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Microchip your Pets: What's up in Land O' Lakes

See what's going on today, August 14, in Land O' Lakes

KEEP PETS SAFE WITH A MICROCHIP

Having a lost pet can be a tragedy for the home, but it can be prevented with a microchip. Microchipping a pet ensures all the pertinent information to get your pet back home is always with them. For more information on getting a microchip for your pet, call Pasco County Animal Services at (813) 929-1212, (727) 834-3216, (352)521-5194 or visit their website at animalservices@pascocountyfl.net.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH A CREAMSICLE

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It’s been hotter than normal (as anyone who’s stepped outside in past couple days can attest to), so why not try cooling off with a creamsicle? Today is the National Creamsicle Day and it couldn’t have come at a better time when we all need to get cooled off a bit. Let us know your favorite flavor in the comments. I’ve always liked the traditional orange!

OMG, Trader Joe's Is Coming To Tampa

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Trader Joe's has officially announced its arrival in Tampa.

Officials from the specialty grocery store chain signed their lease, and are scheduled to go before the city's variance review board today to increase the size of signs near the store, which will be located where Shapes is at 3808 W. Swann Avenue, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The hype around this store is incredible. If you've shopped at a Trader Joe's before, tell us what all of the fuss is about.

$2 Kids Night At The Rays Game

You can bring the kids to the Rays game against the Seattle Mariners tonight for only $2. If you buy a full-price ticket in certain seating areas, you can get up to 3 tickets for the kids for only $2.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Update

 The typical Thursday night City Council meeting in Clearwater has been moved to 6 p.m. tonight. City leaders will discuss terms of an agreement that could allow the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to develop a $160 million facility on the downtown waterfront if approved by residents in a special election Nov. 5.


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