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Spotted on the St. Petersburg calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

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Good day St. Petersburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police probe mysterious death after body found near St. Petersburg Pier
  • How soon will ferries start running from downtown St. Pete to Tampa?
  • How St. Petersburg can celebrate SPC Day and support local students

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 79.
  • Sunday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Found Dead in Water Near St. Petersburg Pier – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Police are investigating after a man's body was found Tuesday afternoon in the water near the St. Petersburg Pier, a popular waterfront spot for many locals. Marine Patrol officers recovered the body and turned it over to the medical examiner, who will determine the cause of death as authorities work to identify the man and piece together what happened.
   

2. Rep. Luna Gets Firsthand Look at New PSTA Ferry (aptapassengertransport.com) — A new PSTA ferry service will soon connect downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa using two refurbished vessels, the Bay Clipper and Bay Breeze. U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna recently toured the Bay Clipper in Tarpon Springs, highlighting how federal funding and local marine businesses are helping bring this cross-bay transit option closer to launch.
   

3. Celebrating 99 Years with St. Pete College (tampabay28.com) — St. Petersburg residents are invited to mark SPC Day on September 12, celebrating 99 years since the community founded St. Petersburg College as Florida's first public two-year institution. The college is encouraging supporters to give to The Titan Fund, helping expand scholarships and programs that keep higher education accessible for local students and families.
   

4. Places This Week: Tierra Verde half-acre estate lists for $7.2 million (stpetecatalyst.com) — High-end real estate activity around St. Petersburg includes a $7.2 million Tierra Verde estate, new Bay Pines construction listed at $3 million, and a $4.1 million marina apartment portfolio in the city. Additional notable deals span Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, and Tarpon Springs, offering a snapshot of current prices and investment opportunities near St. Pete.
   

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Ok St. Petersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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