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🌱 Patch AM: Why Palm Harbor is now a priority zone for dengue mosquito spraying.
Spotted on the Palm Harbor calendar: Palm Harbor Museum
What's up Palm Harbor! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Palm Harbor is now a priority zone for dengue mosquito spraying.
- Teen struck near Palm Harbor University High—what troopers say happened.
Also on today's calendar: Palm Harbor Museum Presents author-historian Robert Jacob with PIRATES OF THE FLORIDA COAST, Sept 2 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bay Area dengue cases rise to 33 as mosquito spraying ramps up (fox13news.com) — Palm Harbor neighborhoods are seeing stepped-up mosquito inspections and daytime fogging as Pinellas County responds to locally acquired dengue cases in the region. With 33 infections confirmed across the Bay Area, officials urge residents to dump standing water, use repellent, and wear protective clothing to help stop local transmission while coordinated spraying continues in Palm Harbor and beyond. 
• Teen Hospitalized After Being Struck By SUV Near Palm Harbor High School (tampafp.com) — A 16-year-old girl was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by an SUV Tuesday afternoon near Palm Harbor University High School on Omaha Street. Florida Highway Patrol says the teen stepped into the vehicle's path as a 74-year-old Palm Harbor woman drove southbound, and the incident remains under routine review while authorities withhold the names of those involved.
📸 Around Palm Harbor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Harbor
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★ Featured events ★
- Palm Harbor Museum →
Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
- Palm Harbor Museum Presents author-historian Robert Jacob with PIRATES OF THE FLORIDA COAST, Sept 2 →
Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor
6:30 pm - Community Coffee Hour at Palm Harbor Library
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Palm Harbor Library 2330 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor, FL
7:30 am - Business Success Series
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Palm Harbor Library 2330 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor, FL 34683
11:30 am - Divine Liturgy
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce 1100 Riviere Road
9:45 am - Ambassador/Volunteer Committee Meeting
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 1151 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor FL 34683
10:30 am - The Rollin Drones - A Whisky Tasting →
Scottish Cultural Center, 917 Louden Ave, Dunedin
7:00 pm - Tarpon Springs Chamber Car Show! →
Ferman Chevrolet, 43520 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs
10:00 am - Divine Liturgy
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 1100 Riviere Road, Palm Harbor
9:45 am - CNCN Property Tax Amendment Forum →
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy, 35209 US-19, Palm Harbor
7:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 21
📣 Palm Harbor Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Baby Sign Language →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
11:00 am - Kids LEGO Club →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
3:30 pm - Band Booster Mtg.
Dunedin Highland Middle Band Room
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors,
I am looking for a reputable contractor for yard maintenance: cutting grass and managing weeds. Ideally, we also would like our gutters cleaned once… (Nextdoor South Palm Harbor Middle)
- JEM Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Palm Harbor. Apply here.
- Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Palm Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dunedin
- Dunedin officials meeting again on halting some causeway watercraft launches (baynews9.com)
- Lotto Players Share $333k Prizes as Powerball Rolls Over to $25M (time.news)
Tarpon Springs
- Best high schools in Florida (pasconewsonline.com)
- It's all Greek to me (observer-reporter.com)
- Insults fly at Tarpon Springs commission meeting (stpetecatalyst.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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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