Community Corner
Dining With Dogs, First Time Homebuying
Here's a look at the events and water-cooler topics Largo residents might be talking about the week of Aug. 5.
Final Vote on Doggie Dining
City leaders are expected to give their final approval on rules that would allow certain business owners the ability to offer dog friendly dining when the City Commission meet Tuesday, Aug. 6. But not all Largo Patch readers have rejoiced. What do you think about the chance to dine with your dog?
First Time Homebuyer Facts
A two-part workshop for first time homebuyers offered by the Pinellas County Housing Authority is Tuesday. Participants find out about down payment assistance programs, the role of a realtor and how to pre-qualify starting at 6 p.m. at 11479 Ulmerton Road. Call (727) 443-7684, ext. 3046 or visit www.csfhome.org
Back-To-School Countdown is On
Today, Aug. 5, marks the start of the last two full weeks of summer for most Tampa Bay area students. With those first bells ringing around the Bay the week of Aug. 19, the scramble to get ready is on.
Are your kids ready to go back? Are you ready to send them?
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A Battle is Brewing in Tampa Bay?
Activists on both sides of the Obamacare issue have staked out Tampa Bay as a battleground in their fight over the legislation.
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Supporters of President Barack Obama’s plan intend to host demonstrations and other events in Florida to “hold Republicans accountable” for wanting to defund the measure, according toTBO.com. As the conservative Heritage Action for America group announced plans for an Aug. 21stop in Tampa on its “Defund Obamacare Town Hall Tour,” the pro-Obamacare folks made a promise to appear, as well.
"If they come to Tampa, you will see us there," said Jackie Lee, who’s heading the pro-Obamacare movement in Florida. "We want to make sure people getting benefits from the act will go and ask these guys why they want to take them away."
Your thoughts on the kerfuffle?
Post Office Going Alcohol Friendly?
Try to ship a bottle of fine wine to a friend right now and the U.S. Postal Service is going to give you a big “no.” Shipping alcohol is restricted by law, but the rules could be changing, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe says allowing alcohol shipments could raise about $50 million a year for his financially strapped agency.
Good idea?
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