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Largo Soldier Honored, Pet Sales at the Flea Market and More on Patch

Busy week? Allow us to catch you up on some of the highlights.

1. Β U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton, a 2004 Indian Rocks Christian graduate, was killed in Afghanistan last week. Friday, his body received an honor escort from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to his hometown of Largo.

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2.Β Β A puppy seller at Wagon Wheel Flea Market takes issue with the protests from some local residents who are opposed to his business. What do you think?

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3.Β .Β The first of eight foreclosed single family homes purchased by the City of Largo through a federal program was sold recently.

4.Β .Β Construction work has started on the McDonald's by the Pinellas Trail and the new McDonald's by US 19 will open in a couple of days.

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5.Β .Β The roadwork on the CSX rail crossing will last about a week, according to a state news release.

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