🌱 How a Trinity family’s gift is reshaping student recovery at Saint Leo
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Trinity family’s gift is reshaping student recovery at Saint Leo
- Trinity’s own top draft pick is headed to the Yankees
Also on today's calendar: Golden Hour Market July and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 79.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A $1 Million Gift Creates New Path for Students in Recovery at Saint Leo (naturecoaster.com) — A new $1 million gift to Saint Leo University is launching a residential recovery program inspired by Derek Mitchell, a high-achieving Trinity native who struggled with addiction. Starting fall 2026, students in recovery will have sober housing, counseling, and community support just a short drive from Trinity, offering local families a new option for young people rebuilding their lives. 
• Yankees, first-round pick Dietz agree to terms on deal (mlb.com) — A standout left-handed pitcher who grew up in Trinity has just signed with the New York Yankees as their top MLB Draft pick, capping a breakout season at the University of Arkansas. Local fans can now follow his journey as he reports to the Yankees’ development complex in Tampa, where coaches will decide how quickly he moves into game action.
📸 Around Trinity
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning – Trinity →
IHOP, 10740 FL-54, Trinity
2:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
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Other local events
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Golden Hour Market July →
The Collective at Escape Brewing Company, 11495 Trinity Blvd, Trinity
6:00 pm -
Starkey Market – Trinity →
Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity
10:00 am -
GPCC YPG Coffee Connections →
Starkey Market, 3460 Starkey Blvd, Trinity
9:30 am
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Friday July 31
📣 Trinity Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Time with Mr Anthony →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
10:00 am -
Mr Brad's Music for Kids →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - TECO Hall - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East Oldsm
2:00 pm -
Dig Into Creature Calligraphy →
East Lake Community Library, 4125 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor
2:00 pm -
Melting Pot Story Spot at South Holiday Library →
Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Rd, Holiday
10:15 am -
Baby Sign Language →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
11:00 am -
Tech Help by Appointment →
Centennial Park Branch Library, 5740 Moog Rd, Holiday
3:00 pm -
Kids LEGO Club →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
3:30 pm -
Telling Florida Food Stories →
East Lake Community Library, 4125 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor
6:00 pm
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dear Friends and Neighbors!
When you post of needing help with cats, dogs, rehoming, etc., you are reaching out to a very loving and helpful community. PLEASE answer texts and… (Nextdoor Heritage Springs)
🗞 Nearby News
New Port Richey
- Utility Pole Crash On US-19 Ends In DUI, Drug Charges For New Port Richey Driver (tampafp.com)
- The Seger Experience at Richey Suncoast Theatre Sarasota (Aug 22, 2026) (broadwayworld.com)
Hudson
- Signs It's Time to Call a Siding and Soffit Expert (wordpress.com)
Land O' Lakes
- Ex-ransomware negotiator gets 70 months for betraying clients to hackers (washingtontimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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