Community Corner
Alzheimer's Tour, Health Services Closed, Messy Madness
Here's a quick look at some things going on in Largo Thursday, Sept. 19.
Pinellas County Health and Community Services will close its offices on Friday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. for in-service day. All offices, including the Largo location at 8751 Ulmerton Road, will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, and resume normal business hours.
Find out what it feels like to have Alzheimer's or dementia at the Virtual Dementia Tour at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Grand Villa of Largo, 750 Starkey Road. The tour is designed to build awareness and sensitivity for caregivers. Find out more here.
Messy Madness Set for Saturday
The second annual Mother Son Messy Madness from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave NE. Cost is $20 a couple and $8 for an additional son. Register at Highland Rec or call 727-518-3016. Check here for more information.
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Streaker Has a Checkered Past
The 19-year-old Bradenton man arrested for streaking at a Tampa Bay Rays game is no stranger to hijinks-related arrests,according to the Tampa Bay Times. Charles Ross has been arrested in the past for back-flipping over a cop and for handing out wedgies at a movie theater.
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The Big Mac Diet?
Imagine putting away 10 Big Macs a week and not gaining a ton of weight or logging high cholesterol reports at your doctor’s office.According to the Huffington Post, that’s exactly what 64-year-old Dennis Rosenlof has done. He’s reportedly eaten a total of 12,000 Big Macs over a three-decade period.
Experience a Nightmare on Franklin Street
Love your horror old school and on the big screen? Check out the Tampa Theatre’s lineup for October for some great finds. From classic Hitchcock flicks like “Psycho” to cult hits such as “The Blair Witch Project,” the scares span several weeks. There are even a few ghost story tours planned. Check out the Tampa Theatre’s website for details and to get tickets in advance.
MacDill Security Coming Under Review
In the wake of Monday’s deadly shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, the military plans to review security at bases all over the world. That review will include Tampa’s own MacDill Air Force Base, according to The Tampa Tribune. Are you concerned about security at MacDill?
More Stormy Weather Possible
The National Weather Service says Bay area residents have about a 50 percent chance of seeing scattered thunderstorms today, Sept. 19. On the upside, rain chances diminish a bit heading into the weekend.
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