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Water Restrictions Eased, Spotlight on Seminole, Green Benches

Spotlight on Seminole

Are you familiar with the Tampa Bay Moms Blog? It is a group of women raising kids in the area who share their thoughts and encourage other moms in the community. Feel like sharing your own blog with other Largo Patch readers too? It's free and easy, just click here to get started.

Water Restrictions Less Restrictive

Recent rain has improved aquifer conditions. Pinellas County water customers return to twice a week watering. Car washing and hand watering are no longer restricted as well. However, watering still is not allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check here to find out what your allowable watering days are. 

Where Did St. Pete's Green Benches Go?

The city of St. Petersburg was once known for its famous green benches that lined the sidewalks downtown and served as popular hangout spots for natives and tourists. Although they were all removed back in 1969, a local craftsman started making replicas that can be found all around Tampa Bay including at Busch Gardens, Tropicana Field and the Florida Aquarium. Read more about the man behind the replicas and find out how you canget your own. 

Better Run To Hallmark, Or Not

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Today is national Father-In-Law Day. While it may not be a shock that here isn't much of a push for this particular holiday, there’s probably a card and a keepsake bottle opener out there somewhere. Although a quick internet search only turned up this rundown of ideas for celebrating, not any themed gifts. Go ahead wish him Happy Father-In-Law Day. He probably has no idea it exists, so the look on his face might be worth it.

Now That’s Messed Up

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home surveillance video shows a woman just walking up to car in someone’s driveway, opening the door and looking for stuff to steal, according to authorities.

This is a must-watch video. It can help you realize how important it is to keep your doors locked, even in your driveway. Plus, even though the video is from Valrico, perhaps you recognize the people in the video. If you do, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office would love to hear from you. 


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