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🌱 Patch AM: Could a fake bank alert cost you your life savings?
And check out New York Voices on the Largo Patch calendar

Hi Largo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a fake bank alert cost you your life savings?
Also on today's calendar: GENEALOGY - German Genealogy Special Interest Group (sig) and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Largofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Largofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police say scammers are targeting seniors in new gold-related scheme (mynews13.com) — Largo police are warning local seniors about a fast-growing gold-based scam that has already devastated at least one Largo caregiver’s finances. Officers say scammers pose as bank or federal officials, convincing victims to withdraw large sums and buy gold that couriers quietly collect. Residents are urged to be skeptical of unexpected online notices and anyone asking for remote computer access or large gold purchases.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Largo
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★ Featured events ★
- New York Voices
Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr, Largo
7:30 pm
Wednesday January 14
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Other local events
- GENEALOGY - German Genealogy Special Interest Group (sig)
Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
1:00 pm - GENEALOGY - Ancestry.com: Foundations, Features, and Fixes
Pinellas Genealogy Society, Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL 33771
1:00 pm - GENEALOGY: FamilySearch.org SIG
Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
1:00 pm - GENEALOGY: Program Meeting - All Politics is Local: Researching Your Political Ancestors.
Pinellas Genealogy Society, Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL 33771
11:00 am - St Jerome New Years Blood Drive
St. Jerome Catholic Church Parish Office , 10895 Hamlin Blvd , Largo
7:30 am
Monday January 5
Thursday January 8
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Let's Grow Baby Oh!
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
10:30 am - Open Studio (ART)
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
10:00 am - Indoor Volleyball at Belleair Rec Center
Dimmitt Community Center , 918 Osceola Rd , Belleair
1:00 pm - Super Hero Fun Yoga (Registration Required)
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
4:30 pm - Roll With It: Dungeons And Dragons Group
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
5:00 pm - Sunset on the Roof
Clearwater Main Library , 100 N Osceola Ave , Clearwater
5:30 pm
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good evening to all:
I have found a male maltese wondering around our community @ whispering pines community i feel bad hes wet and scared i can't bring him into my home… (Nextdoor Whispering Pines) - Whispering Pines..
My indoor cat escaped!! He was seen on a ring at 12:28am on Guaya Ave. He is a big boy. A white puffball. He is a Himalayan. He is 5 years old. His… (Nextdoor Whispering Pines)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Largo. Apply here.
- C.S.T. Connection, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Assistant/Team Lead in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.
🗞 Nearby News
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