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Good morning Clearwater! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Blippi brings music, dancing and trucks to Clearwater kids
  • Clearwater inmate dies after medical emergency at Pinellas County Jail
  • What forensic evidence is emerging in Clearwater's high-profile murder trial?

Also on today's calendar: Handmade Soap Making Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BE LIKE BLIPPI Tour to Come to Ruth Eckerd Hall in January 2027 (broadwayworld.com) — Families in Clearwater can look ahead to the Be Like Blippi Tour coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall on January 19, 2027, with tickets starting at $33.75. The interactive show for ages 2–7 promises music, dancing, and exploration, and tickets go on sale September 18 through the Ruth Eckerd Hall box office and website.
   

2. Pinellas jail inmate found unresponsive in cell dies in hospital, deputies say (tampabay.com) — An inmate held at the Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater died at a hospital Tuesday, a week after deputies and medical staff found him unresponsive and performed lifesaving measures. Detectives say they have found no evidence of injuries at the jail contributing to his death, and records show he was being held on a parole violation related to a prior case.
   

3. Forensic experts testify about evidence in murder trial against Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon (tampabay28.com) — Court proceedings in Clearwater continued Wednesday in the bench trial of Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon Tomas Kosowski, with forensic experts detailing blood evidence from a Largo law office and the defendant's home. Investigators also described an exhaustive South Florida landfill search, while the judge repeatedly overruled Kosowski's objections as testimony about physical evidence moved forward.
   

4. Review and setlist: Modest Mouse pleases its cult following in Clearwater (tampabay.com) — Modest Mouse's devoted fans packed BayCare Sound in Clearwater on Wednesday for a 20-song, 106-minute set that mixed deep cuts with standout tracks from the band's new album. The review highlights the energy of Isaac Brock's performance, the tribute to late drummer Jeremiah Green, and which beloved songs made – and missed – the Clearwater setlist.
   

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    Saturday September 19
  • John Fogerty →
    The BayCare Sound, 255 Drew St, Clearwater
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My Kiki girl found her way back home last night.
    I would check out on patio about every 30 minutes after dark, and around 11:00 pm there she was , ready to come inside and eat ! Thank you all for… (Nextdoor OTOW Paradise)
  • Looking for a landscape savior to finish the project my ambition started but my free time brutally murdered.
    I fell victim to the "I can totally DIY that this weekend" delusion. I have measured, planned, and already purchased 100% of the materials for two… (Nextdoor Fairfield)
  • SupplyOne, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable - Clearwater, FL in Clearwater. Apply here.
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - Westfield Countryside in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clearwater here.

Ok Clearwater! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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