Good day Bowling Green! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 96, low: 75.
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday July 16
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2026 Professional Growth Class: Trauma Informed Care
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
8:00 am
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Songs & Stories →
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
11:00 am
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Trivia 303 — Depot 303 →
Depot 303, 303 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry
6:30 pm
Friday July 17
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2026 Legislative Wrap-Up
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Bartow Civic Center 2250 S Floral Ave. Bartow, FL 33830
7:30 am
Saturday July 18
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Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Polk County History Center 100 East Main Street
11:00 am
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Hamilton Singalong →
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
1:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
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Get Moving! →
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
9:30 am
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Bingo 303 — Depot 303 →
Depot 303, 303 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry
6:30 pm
Thursday July 23
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Dungeons & Dragons at the Library →
Bartow Public Library, 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow
5:30 pm
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2026 Cryin' Towel dinner →
City of Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S Floral Ave, Bartow
6:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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Absolute Queen →
Circle Theatre, 202 Circle Park Dr, Sebring
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 4
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FLORIDA PRO WRESTLING - at Front Page Brewing-Bartow →
Front Page Brewing Company, 190 S Florida Ave, Bartow
8:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have some turkeys and chickens that need new coops .
Turkeys are 6 months old and chickens range from 8 weeks to 1 year (Nextdoor Wauchula)
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Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Wauchula. Apply here.
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Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Restaurant posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Wauchula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bowling Green here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauchula
- Citrus industry sees end-of-season bump, but still at historic lows (wuwf.org)
Bartow
- Mercedes, Mask, And Mountain Of Charges: Traffic Stop Snags Bartow Woman Linked To Store Theft (tampafp.com)
- Polk County court expanding to better serve growing population (baynews9.com)
- Polk County Takes Step Toward Four-Shift Fire Schedule Which Could Benefit Firefighters and the Communities They Serve — Local News (dailyridge.com)
Ok Bowling Green! 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 letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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