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Cheers St. Petersburg! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where and when you can get a free Helene anniversary meal
  • Why golf pros say St. Petersburg is a dream place to live
  • St. Petersburg family remembers the life of Patricia A. McGrain

Also on today's calendar: All Abilities – One Stage Inclusion Showcase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 79.
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helene anniversary meal planned at damaged Shore Acres church (baynews9.com) — A Shore Acres church in St. Petersburg is hosting a free community meal on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. to mark two years since Hurricane Helene and support neighbors still rebuilding. The Gathering Church's "Food is Love" program especially helps seniors and families whose homes and kitchens remain damaged, even as the church itself continues an expensive, long-term recovery from flooding and roof damage.
   

• 9 Places Where Golfers Should Actually Live, According to the Pros (travelandleisure.com) — St. Petersburg and the broader St. Pete–Clearwater area are praised as one of the top places for golfers to live, with more than 50 nearby courses plus beaches, dining, and spring training baseball. A local golf operations manager touts the region's mix of public and private options and its strong quality of life, comparing its amenities favorably with other golf destinations.
   

• Patricia A McGrain (sent-trib.com) — Longtime educator and theater lover Patricia A. McGrain, 94, who moved to St. Petersburg in 2019 to be near her daughter, has passed away. Her life spanned teaching, real estate, fitness instruction, and performing arts, and she is remembered by children, grandchildren, and extended family. Services and a celebration of life will be held in Ohio next month.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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