Top Stories: East Lake Freebie, Rat-Sized Snails, New Homes for Sale, Vegan-Friendly Restaurants

1) Try the Y for Free

East Lake residents who are considering membership at the area’s YMCA can get a free guest pass by signing up online.

2) Tarpon Woods Golf Tournament to Benefit 50 Legs Prosthetics Charity

The money raised at Saturday's golf tournament will benefit the charity 50 Legs which is helping victims of two recent tragedies; the Boston bombings and Palm Harbor's Ireland Nugent.

3)  No More Early Release Days for East Lake Students

The Pinellas County School District has decided the end the practice after this school year ends.

4) 3 Vegan Friendly Restaurants Near East Lake

A handy list for Vegan food seekers.

5) New Homes For Sale in East Lake This Week

Find homes for sale in East Lake on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

6) Rat-Sized Snails Invade Florida

Wildlife officials are concerned about the proliferation of the giant African land snail and the risk it poses to crops in the Sunshine State.

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