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🌱 Patch AM: How new K-8 plans could change Tarpon Springs school options

Coming up on the Tarpon Springs Patch calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

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In today's newsletter:

  • How new K-8 plans could change Tarpon Springs school options

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas County Schools recommends closing 7 schools as part of $25M cost-saving plan (tampabay28.com) — Pinellas County Schools is weighing a $25 million cost‑saving plan that could repurpose campuses to create new K‑8 options serving Tarpon Springs families, along with closing seven other schools. District leaders say no teachers will lose jobs, and parents will be able to give feedback at school meetings, public hearings, and via an online school locator tool before any decisions are finalized.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Palm Harbor

  • iAnthus Dispensary Associate - GrowHealthy (Palm Harbor) in Palm Harbor, FL (mlive.com)
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  • Stoney & Stratos LLC (bestlawyers.com)

New Port Richey

  • Man Shoots Self, Dies After Apartment Standoff With Deputies: Pasco Sheriff (patch.com)
  • Lightning Strike Sparked Apartment Fire, 34 Displaced In Hernando County (patch.com)

Dunedin

  • Finding Healing: How two retired FDNY Firefighters Honor Fallen Brothers in Florida (fox13news.com)

Ok Tarpon Springs! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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