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Hi Bloomingdale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this week's helicopter spraying could affect your Bloomingdale neighborhood
  • Can Bloomingdale volleyball keep its hot streak going at Riverview?

Also on today's calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Helicopters to spray for mosquitoes in East Tampa, Bloomingdale as dengue concerns grow (tampabay28.com) — Helicopters will be flying low over parts of Bloomingdale this week as Hillsborough County conducts daytime mosquito-control spraying Oct. 5–9 in the Palm River/West Bloomingdale area. Crews will use a targeted larvicide considered safe for people and pets after dengue virus activity was detected, and residents are urged to wear repellent, cover up, and remove standing water around their homes.
   

• Volleyball Recap: Bloomingdale Now 4-2 Since Losing 4 Straight (maxpreps.com) — Bloomingdale High's volleyball team has bounced back, now 10–8 after a strong tournament showing that included a straight-sets win over Largo. The Bulls, 4–2 since ending a four-game skid, next travel to face Riverview on Monday night, giving local fans another chance to see if this turnaround continues.
   

📸 Around Bloomingdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomingdale

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    Wednesday October 7
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event →
    BayCare Medical Group at St. Joseph's Hospital-South, 6901 Simmons Loop, Suite 202, Riverview
    5:00 pm
  • Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
    Brooker, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 13
  • PTA Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
    Valrico, 1504 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 14
  • Financial Aid Night @ Wharton High School
    Brooker, 20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🗞 Nearby News

Riverview

  • Kathy Castor raises $2.5M in Q3, more than her first six quarters combined (floridapolitics.com)
  • Riverview Man Arrested After Deputies Uncover Alleged Hallucinogen Sales Business on Facebook Marketplace – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Brandon

  • ReEmployAbility Named Courage Sponsor of The Spring of Tampa Bay's 36th Annual Gift of Peace Lunch (workerscompensation.com)
  • Teen Charged for Shooting Death at Shopping Mall in Central Florida (westorlandonews.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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