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In today's newsletter:

• How a St. Pete kitten survived a 55-foot fall from I-275
• How would a $55 million park under I-275 change St. Pete?
• How a late sacrifice fly lifted the Rays in St. Pete

Also on today's calendar: In The Wake of Life and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 79.
• Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kitten rescued after surviving 55-foot fall from I-275 overpass in St. Pete: FHP (fox13news.com) — Emergency crews in St. Petersburg rushed to save a kitten that survived a 55-foot fall from the I-275 overpass at 3rd Avenue South, leaving it in fair condition and under veterinary care. Florida Highway Patrol, Pinellas County Animal Control, and St. Petersburg Fire Department all responded after a driver reported the stranded animal.
   

• St. Pete wants to build a $55 million park under I-275 (stpetecatalyst.com) — St. Petersburg is exploring a $55 million plan to turn 12 acres under and around I-275 near Central Avenue into Trails Crossing, a park and trail hub with playgrounds, markets, and safer bike and pedestrian connections. The draft master plan is moving to the full City Council, but the city still must renegotiate land use with FDOT and secure funding through grants, city budgets, and private partners.
   

• Rays squeeze out another win over Astros (statenews.net) — Baseball fans in St. Petersburg saw the Rays edge the Astros 3–2 at home, stretching Tampa Bay's division lead behind clutch pitching and a late sacrifice fly. The win at Tropicana Field keeps the Rays four games ahead of the Yankees as the regular season winds down.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• In The Wake of Life →
  3501 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Corey Avenue Sunday Market →
  Corey Avenue, 400 Corey Ave, St Pete Beach
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Free Beginner's Workshops: Japanese Flower Arranging →
  Lealman Exchange Community Center (LEX), 5175 45th Street North, St. Petersburg
• 2026 Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair (September) →
  535 4th Avenue North, St. Petersburg
  10:00 am
• Movement Mondays →
  St. Petersburg FL
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Mad Hatter Tea Party & Treats →
  Imagine Museum
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• "Boyd Hill: Your 245 Acre Back Yard" Free Seminar →
  First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg
  5:30 pm
• Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully →
  Burlington House, 1950 Burlington Ave N, St. Petersburg
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Taste of Grand Central: Cheers to 100 Years →
  Coastal Creative, 2201 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg
  6:00 pm
• Our Lady Of Guadalupe Collection Wine Pairing Dinner →
  Birch & Vine, 340 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Crimson Cardinal: Beginner Stained Glass Workshop in St. Petersburg →
  Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art, 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Free Museum Weekend at Imagine Museum | Arts Alive! St. Petersburg →
  Imagine Museum: Contemporary glass art, 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Gulfport

• The Wine House in Gulfport Announces Abrupt Closure (thegabber.com)
• Explore the hidden charms of Paris on your next trip to the City of Light (tampabay.com)
• Take 'The Gabber Newspaper' to Jost Van Dyke (thegabber.com)

Treasure Island

• Why Treasure Island firefighters walk exactly 3.43 miles to remember 9/11 (fox13news.com)

Seminole

• Astronaut Invitational cross country meet draws hundreds (floridatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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