🌱 Patch AM: How a “bad date” scam may be targeting Aventura watch owners

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In today's newsletter:

• How a "bad date" scam may be targeting Aventura watch owners

Also on today's calendar: Faena's Annual 3 Day Ultimate Wellness™ Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 88, low: 78.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman accused of drugging man she met at Gulfstream Park to steal $98K Rolex, cops say (nbcmiami.com) — Aventura residents should know a woman is accused in multiple Miami-Dade "bad date" thefts, including an active case linked to Aventura, where victims are allegedly drugged and robbed of high-end watches and valuables. Police say she targets people wearing expensive watches at bars and clubs, using a sedative that can rapidly cause confusion and memory loss when mixed with alcohol.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aventura

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• End of Summer Festa, Meet Me At Eataly →
  Eataly Aventura, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Falun Gong Meditation and Exercise
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  10:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  11:00 am
• Overcoming Stress & Anxiety with Meditation
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Conference Room
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Creative Kids
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  4:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Sunset Live: Music & Vibe →
  Hilton Aventura Miami, 2885 Northeast 191st Street, Aventura
• AVA LIVE ON THE ROOFTOP YOUR FAVORITE HITS — REIMAGINED IN UNIQUE COVER VE →
  Hilton Miami Aventura, 2885 Northeast 191st Street, Aventura
• Women of Influence 2026 | Mujeres de Influencia 2026 →
  JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Auditorium
  9:30 am
• Arts in Aventura Board Meeting →
  Aventura, FL Calendar, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Find Your Strength - Fitness Scavenger Hunt! →
  The Abbey at Aventura, 19505 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura
Thursday September 24
• Faena's Annual 3 Day Ultimate Wellness™ Conference →
  Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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North Miami

• 16-Story Mixed-Use 'Aurevia' to Occupy Site at 1590 NE 123rd St, North Miami, FL (floridayimby.com)
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• DeSantis sets execution date for north Miami murder (tampabay.com)

Miami Gardens

• Miami Gardens Police K-9 found safe nearly a week after going missing, officials say (wsvn.com)

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