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🌱 How close-to-home Alexander Springs stacks up against Florida’s famous swimming holes

Altoona, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Altoona! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close-to-home Alexander Springs stacks up against Florida’s famous swimming holes

Also on today's calendar: What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best Florida Springs to Visit with Kids: A Central Florida Family Guide to Staying Cool (mycentralfloridafamily.com) — Families in Altoona can cool off close to home at Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest, where clear water, turtles, and easy paddling make for a kid-friendly day trip. This Central Florida guide also maps out dozens of other springs within driving distance, from Rainbow Springs to Weeki Wachee and Ichetucknee, with tips on swimming, tubing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It’s a handy starting point for planning affordable summer escapes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 16
  • Cheerleading on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5-7pm
    Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
    5:00 pm
  • FFA State Convention June 15-19th: State officer candidates will be
    Umatilla High Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821\
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • Cheerleading on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5-7pm
    Umatilla High Umatilla, FL 32784
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday June 20
  • Dungeons & Dragons →
    Umatilla Public Library, 412 Hatfield Dr, Umatilla
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday June 27
  • Live Music in the Backyard →
    Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora, 315 N Highland St, Mt Dora
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Eustis. Apply here.
  • Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Eustis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Umatilla

Eustis

Ok Altoona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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