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🌱 Patch AM: How this South Kings Avenue lane closure could disrupt your commute
You won't want to miss Free Dog Training Class on the Bloomingdale Patch calendar

Greetings Bloomingdale! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How this South Kings Avenue lane closure could disrupt your commute
Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Reminder: 24-hour Lane Closure On S. Kings Ave. Begins Sept. 15 (ospreyobserver.com) — Drivers in the Bloomingdale area should expect the southbound exterior lane of South Kings Avenue near the Buckhorn Creek bridge to stay closed around the clock through Friday, with nightly closures continuing into early October. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, but access to Denham Road remains open, so plan extra time and use caution if you drive, bike, or walk through this work zone.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomingdale
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Dog Training Class →
2502 Leaning Pine Ln, Plant City
9:30 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- PTA Skate Night
Valrico, 750 W Robertson St, Brandon
5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BSE Fun Run
Boyette Springs Riverview, FL 33569
8:00 am - Pepin Academies Community Engagement Tour (Riverview) →
Riverview FL
10:00 am - Strike After Dark Presents: Virgo Bash & R&B Bingo Night →
10221 Big Bend Road, Riverview - Riverglen Board monthly meeting →
Riverview FL - What If Your Next Move Built More Than a Paycheck? →
4328 Garden Vista Dr, Riverview - Spirit Night @ Texas Roadhouse
Summerfield Crossings, 13006 US-301, Riverview
3:00 pm - PTA Skate Night
Valrico, 750 W Robertson St, Brandon
5:00 pm - Math Homework Hotline (MHH)
Sessums Riverview, FL 33569
6:00 pm - Parents Night Out →
Creative Junk Therapy, 772 West Lumsden Road, Brandon - Sip Now, Sweat Later: St. Jude Marathon Benefit Night →
Voodoo Brewing Co - Valrico, FL, 3432 Florida 60, Valrico - Tax Tour 2026: Tampa, FL – Live Tax Education Event →
Holiday Inn Express Tampa-Brandon, an IHG Hotel, 510 Grand Regency Boulevard, Brandon
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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- Santini Personal Injury & Car Accident Law — (813) 576-3209
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🗞 Nearby News
Valrico
- Tampa firefighters rally around captain recovering from medical emergency (fox13news.com)
- Trim Brothers rally to win Florida Mid-Amateur Four-Ball North (amateurgolf.com)
Riverview
- From tragedy to triumph: A Riverview mom turned her worst day into a mission to save children (fox13news.com)
- Fed up with AI interviews, some job seekers are dropping out as candidates and blacklisting companies from consideration (cnbc.com)
- Ford's Garage Shifts Into the Carolinas as Themed Dining Chain Plots Multi-State Push (webpronews.com)
Tampa
- 1,000+ Child Porn Files Found On Man's Device: Hillsborough Sheriff (patch.com)
Ok Bloomingdale! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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