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🌱 Patch AM: Brandon community mourns the passing of longtime resident Carol Simmons Adcock

Also, don't miss Elite K9 Service on the Brandon Patch calendar

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Hi there, Brandon! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brandon community mourns the passing of longtime resident Carol Simmons Adcock

Also on today's calendar: Elite K9 Service and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituaries 10.08.26 (plantcityobserver.com) — Brandon residents are being notified of the passing of 80-year-old Carol Simmons Adcock of Brandon, who died peacefully surrounded by family. The obituary list also includes several longtime residents from nearby communities such as Duette, Lithia, and Lakeland. Friends and neighbors are invited to share condolences online through the funeral home's website.
   

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Ok Brandon! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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