🌱 How a Belleair Bluffs teen found hope after a Hanukkah tragedy

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Belleair Bluffs teen found hope after a Hanukkah tragedy

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jewish community gathers in Clearwater to celebrate Hanukkah after tragic Australia shooting (fox13news.com) — A Belleair Bluffs resident was among those who joined Clearwater’s Jewish community to celebrate Hanukkah just days after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia. Despite heightened security and global fears, participants emphasized standing proud, rejecting antisemitism, and using the “Festival of Lights” to bring more unity, hope, and positivity to friends and neighbors across Pinellas County.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Alice & Ibby - Tues., Dec. 16 - 1-4 PM
  Indian Shores, FL Calendar Indian Shores, FL 33785
  1:00 pm
• Town Commission Meeting
  Belleair, FL Calendar , 901 Ponce de Leon Boulevard , Belleair
  5:30 pm
• Belleair Indoor VB
  Dimmitt Community Center , 918 Osceola Rd , Belleair
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Team Trivia
  Anecdote Brewing Company , 321 Gulf Blvd , Indian Rocks Beach
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• 9:15 AM - Yoga with Tania
  Indian Shores, FL Calendar , 19305 Gulf Blvd. , Indian Shores
  9:15 am
• Maria & Rene - Thurs., Dec. 18 - 1-4- PM
  Indian Shores, FL Calendar Indian Shores, FL 33785
  1:00 pm
• Deck the Paws @ Largo Central Park – December 18, 2025, Largo, FL
  Largo Central Park , 101 Central Park Dr , Largo
  6:00 pm
• YAPPY Hour - The Original Crabby Bills
  The Original Crabby Bill's , 401 Gulf Blvd , Indian Rocks Beach
  6:00 pm
• 6:00 PM - Read & Feed
  Indian Shores, FL Calendar , 19305 Gulf Blvd. , Indian Shores
  6:00 pm
• Music Bingo at Anecdote Brewing Co.
  Anecdote Brewing Company , 321 Gulf Blvd , Indian Rocks Beach
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• 🎹✨ DUELING PIANOS: Every 3rd Friday at Guilty Sea Sports Pub! ✨🎹
  Guilty Sea Sports Pub , 301 Gulf Blvd , Indian Rocks Beach
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Largo. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belleair Bluffs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Largo

• Things to do around Pinellas: Dec. 18-24 (suncoastnews.com)
• Live Grenade Given To Goodwill 2 Killed In DUI Crash: FL Weekend (patch.com)
• Largo police looking for missing elderly man believed to be in danger (wtsp.com)

Clearwater

• $1M-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At FL Grocery Store: Reports (patch.com)

Seminole

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-- The Patch AM Team

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