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🌱 Patch AM: Palm Harbor man among 15 arrested in child exploitation sting
Also check out John Carfi Comedy on the Palm Harbor Patch calendar
Good morning Palm Harbor! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Palm Harbor man among 15 arrested in child exploitation sting
Also on today's calendar: Growing Together Yoga 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!)
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pinellas County deputies arrest 15 men in Operation Cyber Shield, cracking down on child sex crimes (fox13news.com) — A Palm Harbor man is among 15 suspects arrested in a Pinellas County undercover sting targeting child sex crimes, with charges that include traveling to meet minors. Deputies say child pornography and exploitation cases have surged countywide, with about 200 related arrests in the past year. Authorities are warning local families to stay vigilant as investigations continue. 
📸 Around Palm Harbor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Harbor
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★ Featured events ★
- John Carfi Comedy →
36657 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor
7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Growing Together Yoga →
1500 16th St, Palm Harbor
4:30 pm - Razed By Wolves Band →
36657 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor
8:30 pm - John Carfi Comedy →
36657 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor
9:30 pm - A Morning of Prayer →
St. Alfreds Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
9:30 am - Downtown Community Market →
Palm Harbor FL
10:00 am - Seat at the Table →
Lutheran Church of the Palms, 2250 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor
5:30 pm - CNCN Property Tax Amendment Forum →
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy, 35209 US-19, Palm Harbor
7:30 pm - Caregivers Support Group →
St. Alfreds Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
11:00 am - Laughter Wellness Group →
1500 16th St, Palm Harbor
10:30 am - Sound Bath Meditation →
1500 16th St, Palm Harbor
6:30 pm - GriefShare Support Group →
St. Alfreds Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
10:00 am
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two beautiful pit mix pups found roaming Curlew and US 19.
Extremely friendly, large, no collars. They are safe. If you are missing these pups please text 727-482-6522. (Nextdoor Innisbrook) - My 1 year old kitty got out of the house at 3 am and I haven't seen her since.
This is very uncharacteristic of her. She has a collar and a chip. I live in Tarpon Lakeview mobile home park, so if y'all could be on the lookout I… (Nextdoor Palm Harbor FL)
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Store Customer Service Specialist in Palm Harbor. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dunedin
- Pedal for a purpose at the Gulf Coast Bike Trek in Dunedin this October (ilovetheburg.com)
- Business Digest: Chewy Vet Care opens Lutz location (lakerlutznews.com)
Tarpon Springs
- Pinellas school leaders gather feedback on campus consolidations, closures (wfla.com)
- Officers testify on day two of trial for plastic surgeon charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney (fox13news.com)
- Tampa Travel Guide (airbnb.com)
New Port Richey
- 4 Injured, Including 1 Child, In Pasco Crash Involving School Bus: FL Troopers (patch.com)
Ok Palm Harbor! 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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