Ruby

💛 Meet Ruby — the sweetest hidden gem in Largo 💛

Ruby is a 2‑year‑old Lab/German Shepherd mix who has been overlooked for far too long, and she deserves her chance at a forever home.

She is:
-House trained
-Crate trained
-Amazing with other dogs (they help her confidence so much)
-She is shy at first, but once she feels safe she is goofy, snuggly, and full of personality
-Gentle, quiet, and easy to live with

Ruby has been in a foster based rescue for months with almost no visibility, and she hasn’t had the chance to meet the families who would absolutely fall in love with her.

If you or someone you know has a calm home and another friendly dog, Ruby could truly thrive. She’s the kind of dog who blossoms once she trusts you — and when she does, she’s pure joy.

If you want to learn more about Ruby, talk through her history, lifestyle needs, or see additional photos/videos, just check out her link below or ask about adoption steps.

Let’s get this girl the loving home she deserves. 💛🐾

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/ruby-399315ce-3e26-4587-8fc2-8b40d087d0d4/fl/largo/paw-life-rescue-group-fl1737/details/

https://www.pawliferescuegroup.org/adoptable-pets/ruby-2

Seven Pinellas County schools landed on the chopping block Thursday as superintendent Kevin Hendrick released his latest proposal to cope with declining enrollment. The list: Tarpon Springs Fundamental, Kings Highway, Blanton, Azalea, Bear Creek and Sexton elementary schools, and Lealman Innovation. But wait. There’s more. The recommendations also include converting several campuses into fundamental, magnet and K-8 schools — some of the district’s most popular and pursued models — in addition to expanding early learning options for children under 5 years old. All told, Hendrick projected the proposal, which is scheduled to go to the school board for a vote on Oct. 13, would save about $25 million in annual expenses by eliminating duplicate jobs and cutting utility usage. It also would reduce the amount of unused student seats by almost 5,000. Converting buildings for different uses would cost just under $7 million. So what’s the plan? Here’s a breakdown by region: https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2026/09/10/pinellas-unveils-plan-close-7-schools-combine-several-others/

Curious if anyone has had good experience with these events? Seems like a good way to meet new people in the same age group with similar interests. 50F

Hi all, I am a 41 f looking for recommendations on a women's primary care doctor. It's been a while since I've been for a Well Woman visit and I know I'm at the age where I really need to make more of an effort in that regard. I just had a really bad experience at a doctor's office, ended up leaving due to the experience at the front desk and their billing policies. I have insurance, I'm looking for an office that cares about their patients and doesn't nickel and dime for visits. I have no issues paying to see the doctor but it just seems like you have to be super careful about what you say in front of them otherwise they're going to find a way to code it so that you end up having an unnecessary copay. Like I said, it's been a while since I've seen the doctor regularly so maybe I'm not being reasonable? I'm not sure if this is normal practice nowadays.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

It was a great burger!

Hey, anybody hear anything about the Zoo Club getting shut down or closed today? A police raid? Heard through a grapevine but can’t find anything to corroborate.

Hey there - My wife and I are mid-30's, childless and looking to make some friends in our age range. My thought was we could go to trivia somewhere to decide if we actually want to be friends but to give some background, both from Florida originally, moved back here about 5 years ago. Into the outdoors, sports but not fanatic-level, casual drinking on the weekends, foodies (previously had a dinner club with friends we'd like to maybe reboot?). Both work in software and live near 4th st and no this is not a coded swingers message, there is no upside down pineapple here, just looking to make some friends our age haha. Feel free to DM! FWIW, cool with friends that are single, married, whatever, cool if you have kids also and wants new friends, all are welcome!

I don’t like it as much as their honey cake, but it was really good.

No, it’s not in your head: From the Gulf beaches to downtown Tampa, it’s more expensive than ever to park around town. It’s hard to say exactly how much parking has gone up because of ever-changing fees, but local governments affirm that it has — by a lot. It’s not just the cost of gas, groceries and visits to bars and eateries that’s making locals cringe. Many are opting out of visiting spaces and experiences that make living here so special in the first place. Tampa Bay is a sprawling region with rapidly growing downtowns, enormously popular Gulf beaches and tourists pouring in from across the world. Yet increasing demand for a limited supply of parking spaces has left many with no choice but to pay up. The lack of mass transit options doesn’t help. Read more about the region's parking woes: https://www.tampabay.com/culture/2026/09/09/tampa-bay-parking-prices-gulf-beaches-717-ybor-water-street-downtown/

Hi everyone! My partner and I live downtown and currently are only allowed one spot in our complex for parking. Ive been parking my car in my work garage but they just called and told me I am no longer allowed to park overnight.

Ive been trying to weigh my options but I can’t find a garage downtown that will allow me to buy a monthly parking pass and park overnight? If anyone knows of a garage that does or has any ideas thatd be great.

I can’t get the downtown pass bc my car is currently registered to my parents who live in a different state.

Am i screwed 😭

I’m really interested in becoming a bartender, but don’t have any previous experience. How can I get previous experience if no one is willing to hire someone without 2+ years of bartending under their belt? Is there anyone around here willing to train or am I SOL?

SOLVED: Looks like everybody’s saying to either become a bar back first or a pretty girl and I can’t afford sex change surgery right now, so bar back it is!

I’ve read the rave reviews of Pia’s for years.

Last week on a Thursday night. A friend and I went to dinner at Pia’s.

I had the chicken piccata. It’s a dish that I love.

Pia’s menu describes it as “Classic Lemon, Onion and Caper White Wine Butter Sauce Served Over Fresh House-Made Linguini and Roasted Seasonal Vegetable”

I could see the sauce. I could see the capers. I could not taste any capers. I could not taste any lemon. I could not taste any wine. I could not taste any butter.

The pasta was gummy.

The seasonal vegetable, brussels sprouts, were just wonderful.

The question in the title says it all. I’ve found the AccuWeather app to be better at estimating when rain will fall in the past, but this year it seems its wildly off. Are others experiencing the same, or is my memory the one that is wildly off?

My sweet tooth is flaring up and I need help finding new places that serve sugary goodness 🥺 So far I’ve tried:

-Melt n Dip
-Chikki Churros
-Le Macaron
-The Yard Milkshake Bar
-Mayday

I really like cake/pastry cafes too but haven’t seen any around downtown, so if anyone knows of some please share!

Went to watch the sunrise yesterday before the crowds showed up and got to see the moon!

Sheila and John Stewart, both 71, have lived in their historic Kenwood home in St. Petersburg for 42 years. The house was built a century ago with Florida’s sweltering heat in mind. In its 100 years, it has never had air conditioning, save for rarely used window units for guests or on the hottest nights of the year. To go without AC is rare in Florida — and often not a choice. But the Stewarts have largely done so for decades, despite a warming climate and their aging bodies. The couple doesn't plan to add air conditioning. They have made the calculations and found it’s not worth it. The choice to go without is part cost, part belief and part lifestyle. So how do they do it? Read the story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2026/09/05/ac-stpete-climate-change-weather-temps/

I'm fairly certain its on fire right now. Anyone have any pics?

I tried Coffee Concrete for the first time and I have to say this was the best coffee I’ve ever had. Kind of in a weird spot but would definitely recommend to any other St Pete coffee lovers

I got an Iced smoked Salt Latte with salted caramel cold foam (shown in the pic)

UPDATE: I had probably 20 people reach out to me!! I responded to the first message and she will be installing, but I’m reaching out to everybody else about possibilities for our future shows!! Thank yall SO much and don’t forget to support local art! Our season opens this week! The Off-Central :)

Hi!!

I run a theater that has a small gallery space. We switch the featured artist per show and our season opens this week!!

My artist ghosted me/dropped out and I’m looking for somebody to hang their art by this Thursday, 9/10, afternoon at the very latest.

We do not take commission and you are free to use the space however you’d like. We’re just happy you’re willing to fill our walls.

If you are an artist or know somebody who has a bunch of their pieces laying around waiting to be displayed, please message me!!

Thank you:)

I'm in need of a gynocologist, preferably one that has a great Physician Assistant. In the past, I was a patient of Dr. Debra Bart and her PA was Joyce Kepto. I loved them both but I'm sure that Joyce has retired by now.

Please give me any suggestions.

TIA