🌱 Patch AM: Tech Help and 11 more events

Hey there, Gulfport! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• Tech Help
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Story Time
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  10:00 am
• Topics in American History: From Empire to Independence
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  3:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Pre-Bid Meeting - Boca Ciega Bay Stormwater Outfall Improvements RFB
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
  10:00 am
• Technical Review Committee
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar
  10:00 am
• Donut Happy Hour
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  11:00 am
• Pre-Bid Meeting - Don Cesar and Boca Ciega Area Resiliency Adaptation RFP
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
  2:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• AARP Smart Driver Course (Must register in advance)
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  10:00 am
• New Member Orientation
  Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce , 5851 Park Blvd N , Pinellas Park
  10:00 am
• Historic Preservation Board
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar
  2:30 pm

Friday January 9

• All About Growth Networking Group
  Barbara S. Ponce Public Library , 7770 52nd St. N , Pinellas Park
  10:00 am
• Feature Film: Caught Stealing
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar , 365 73rd Ave , St. Pete Beach
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Baby Alligator at Hillsborough River State Park.
  This is my first time seeing a baby out in nature. Highlight of the day. Note the water clarity. 1/3/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
• American Robin!
  I saw a group of them high in the trees at Hillsborough River State Park. 1/3/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)

🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

• The non-suicidal self-injury behaviour and its influencing factors in adolescents (springer.com)

St. Petersburg

• Brush to canvas: News from the art community (stpetecatalyst.com)
• Restaurant roundup: What's on the menu for St. Pete? (stpetecatalyst.com)
• ‘Future Ready:' Tampa Bay EDC outlines catalyst initiatives (stpetecatalyst.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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