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Spotted on the Largo calendar: Treasure Your Health

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Hello again Largo! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Largo grandmother turned a neighborhood into a foster-care lifeline.
  • Largo man faces felony charge after dog dies outside county shelter.

Also on today's calendar: Treasure Your Health and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas County woman supports foster children through neighborhood donations (baynews9.com) — In Largo's Coastal Ridge neighborhood, resident Gail Brnich has spent 15 years organizing donations of clothes, shoes, and supplies for Pinellas County children entering foster care. Working closely with her grandchildren and groups like Voices for Children, she turns neighborhood "baby showers" into a way for local families—especially grandparents—to support vulnerable kids while bonding across generations.
   

• Largo Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Found Strangled Outside Animal Services (iontb.com) — A 33-year-old Largo resident has been charged with felony animal cruelty after a dog died from strangulation when left chained outside Pinellas County Animal Services on Ulmerton Road. The case, which led to a $5,000 bond, underscores how seriously Florida law treats aggravated cruelty to animals and may concern Largo neighbors who use county services or care about local animal welfare.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Runaway.
    His name is Kyro. He is friendly and my number is on his collar but please text me if you have or see him. (727)252-9593 (Nextdoor Pinebrook Estates)
  • Was giving away some food, some canned, some fresh.
    About 4 grocery bags worth. Can anyone advise the easiest or best way to do this so it gets into the hands of a family in need? I'm located in… (Nextdoor Whisper Highland)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Largo. Apply here.
  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Seminole. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • Week 5 Super 16 Coaches Poll: DeLand, TFA, Jones, West Orange, Seminole still top 5 (orlandosentinel.com)
  • Sanford Police search for suspects in shooting that injured 8 people (orlandosentinel.com)

Clearwater

  • Watch Clearwater's Downtown Transformation Come To Life In New 3D Preview (tampafp.com)
  • Clearwater pedestrian trail project takes next steps this week (baynews9.com)
  • Skater Makes A Strong Super Stock Statement (powerboatnation.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Food Delivery Robots Considered By St. Pete Officials: Reports (patch.com)
  • The Third Place's Community Debate Returns To St. Pete (patch.com)

Ok Largo! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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