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In today's newsletter:

• How could expiring Obamacare subsidies hit Palm Harbor families’ wallets?

Also on today's calendar: Pool Pets - Photo Contest Fundraiser for Suncoast Animal League and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
• Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida leads the country in Obamacare subsidy impacts (wfla.com) — Palm Harbor residents are directly represented in a new fight over Affordable Care Act subsidies, as Rep. Gus Bilirakis voices concern about rising healthcare costs but opposes the current extension plan. With millions of Floridians relying on enhanced subsidies, experts warn that expiring aid could trigger steep premium hikes, especially for older adults not yet on Medicare.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• NPJG - Parent's Night Out for ages 5-12
  John Geigle YMCA, 4550 Village Center Dr, Palm Harbor
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Jingle Bell Jog
  Curlew Creek Elementary Palm Harbor, FL 34684
  8:45 am
• Boys Basketball - A - Seminole
  Seminole High School
  6:30 pm
• Girls Basketball - H - Tampa Plant
  Palm Harbor University High School , 1900 Omaha St , Palm Harbor
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Divine Liturgy
  Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce , 1100 Riviere Road , Palm Harbor
  9:45 am

Monday December 22

• Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
  Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce , 1151 Nebraska Ave , Palm Harbor

Friday December 26

• Patrick Garrity Comedy
  Snappers Grill & Comedy Club , 36657 US Hwy 19 N , Palm Harbor
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Pool Pets - Photo Contest Fundraiser for Suncoast Animal League

Wednesday January 14

• NPJG - Pre-Swim Team Stroke Mechanics for ages 5-16 - Palm Harbor, FL 2026
  John Geigle YMCA , 4550 Village Center Dr , Palm Harbor
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Toddler Time with Mr Anthony
  Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
  10:00 am
• W-FA574 Tex-Mex Double Stacker Tacos with Chef Tara Valle
  Dunedin Fine Art Center , 1143 Michigan Blvd , Dunedin
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• A Course in Miracles
  Unity Community Church , 1315 Bayshore Boulevard , Dunedin
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Dunedin Saturday Market
  Dunedin Downtown Market , 420 Main St , Dunedin
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meet twelve year old Fritz, he is 34 of pure love.
  His owner sadly had to move into a nursing home. The owners vet’s office called our rescue No Dog Forgotten asking for help. This sweet senior is… (Nextdoor Lansbrook)
• Tiger is a gentle giant with an even larger heart of gold.
  His owner had some life changes and some health issues . Now he needs a new loving home ! He has had a lot of training under his belt. He loves… (Nextdoor Lansbrook)

• Cava posted a job opening for Team Member in Palm Harbor. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Dunedin

• Dunedin transportation plan targets trail safety, walkability gaps (tbnweekly.com)
• SBJ Unpacks: Labor talks loom over MLB free agency (sportsbusinessjournal.com)

Tarpon Springs

• North River District firefighters raise funds for mental health with yearly calendar (fox13news.com)
• ‘Tis The Season for Giving: Giving Machine Comes to Clearwater Florida (tampabayparenting.com)
• Obituaries 12.17.2025 (bartonchronicle.com)

Clearwater

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