🌱 Patch AM: How new K-8 plans could change Tarpon Springs school options

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In today's newsletter:

• How new K-8 plans could change Tarpon Springs school options

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 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas County Schools recommends closing 7 schools as part of $25M cost-saving plan (tampabay28.com) — Pinellas County Schools is weighing a $25 million cost‑saving plan that could repurpose campuses to create new K‑8 options serving Tarpon Springs families, along with closing seven other schools. District leaders say no teachers will lose jobs, and parents will be able to give feedback at school meetings, public hearings, and via an online school locator tool before any decisions are finalized.
   

📸 Around Tarpon Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tarpon Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• 9/11 Memorial Ceremony →
  Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
  10:00 am
• 9/11 Memorial Lights in Palm Harbor →
  Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• The Rare Plant Network & Garden Club of St. Pete Rain or Shine Plant Sale Saturday 9/12/26, 9-1pm →
  The Rare Plant Network,

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• FSC 2026 Sep Tarpon Springs Scenic Drive & Lunch →
  Tarpon Springs FL
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Tarpon Springs Ghost Tour: Haunted History and True Crime →
  , Tarpon Springs
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Sales and Service Technician in Palm Harbor. Apply here.
• Extra Space Storage posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in New Port Richey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tarpon Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

• iAnthus Dispensary Associate - GrowHealthy (Palm Harbor) in Palm Harbor, FL (mlive.com)
• Florida High School Football Week 4: Sarasota, Manatee game previews (heraldtribune.com)
• Stoney & Stratos LLC (bestlawyers.com)

New Port Richey

• Man Shoots Self, Dies After Apartment Standoff With Deputies: Pasco Sheriff (patch.com)
• Lightning Strike Sparked Apartment Fire, 34 Displaced In Hernando County (patch.com)

Dunedin

• Finding Healing: How two retired FDNY Firefighters Honor Fallen Brothers in Florida (fox13news.com)

Ok Tarpon Springs! 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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