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Pinellas County superintendent Kevin Hendrick proposed closing six elementary schools and one combined school to save ($25 million) a year and cut nearly 5,000 unused seats amid falling enrollment.

Community meetings begin Monday and public comment is set in Largo on Sept. 22 with a vote expected on Oct. 13.

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City preservation commissioners approved fiber-cement shingles for the Bayboro House, a historic Queen Anne landmark over Lassing Park, in place of failing vinyl siding.

The commission mandated the shingles be individually installed & match the original wood pattern to protect the building’s character and ease future upkeep.

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The Rays announced postseason tickets and packages will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET at Tropicana Field.

Presale access starts Tuesday for season-ticket members — all tickets will be mobile-only so fans must download the MLB Ballpark app.

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The Rays are expected to call up pitching prospect Brody Hopkins from Triple-A Durham as they add velocity ahead of an upcoming game at Tropicana Field against the Astros.

Hopkins impressed with a 102 mph fastball during a recent relief outing, but the club has not confirmed the move.

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USF came back from a 10-point gap to win 28-24 over Army on Saturday — Michael Van Buren Jr. threw a 38-yard TD pass on fourth down with 19 seconds left.

The Bulls will play Delaware State next week at Raymond James Stadium.

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Bryan Baker earned his 40th save Saturday night at Tropicana Field in the Rays’ 3-2 win over the Astros, helping his team in their AL East chase — manager Kevin Cash praised his ability to close games despite recent fatigue.

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