š± Could a Confederate statue become Bushnellās next big museum attraction?
Bushnell, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Bushnell! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could a Confederate statue become Bushnellās next big museum attraction?
- How a Packers pioneerās family story ends in Bushnell
- Funeral for Dr. Harry Hopton set at Bushnell national cemetery
Also on today's calendar: STEAM Activity and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Tavares vice mayor battles Florida for custody of Confederate statue (tallahassee.com) ā A proposed Museum of Military History in Bushnellās historic courthouse district is being pitched as the new home for Floridaās controversial Edmund Kirby Smith Confederate statue, now sitting crated in storage. Local historical groups from Lake and Sumter counties have formally asked the state how to move the statue to Bushnell but say theyāve received no clear response from officials. 
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ā¢ Florida biker bar owner married to first Green Bay Packers tackle (coralspringsflnews.com) ā Bushnell gets a brief but meaningful mention as the final resting place of veteran John Daniel Powers at Florida National Cemetery. The wider story traces the colorful life of early Green Bay Packer Sammy Powers, his familyās moves across the country, and the Florida biker bar later owned by his former wife and daughter. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Harry Stephen Spencer Hopton (villages-news.com) ā Bushnellās Florida National Cemetery will host funeral services for Dr. Harry Stephen Spencer Hopton on Tuesday, July 21, giving local residents an opportunity to honor this retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. The longtime Villages resident is remembered for his military service, love of family, and passion for travel and golf. Ā Ā Ā
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Thursday Night Thunder ā
Bushnell Motorsports Park, 5821 Pit Rd, Bushnell
7:30 pm
Thursday July 16
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Other local events
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STEAM Activity ā
Bushnell Library, 402 N Florida St, Bushnell
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Tony the Balloon Guy ā
Bushnell Library, 402 N Florida St, Bushnell
11:00 am -
Ready-Set-Read ā
Bushnell Library, 402 N Florida St, Bushnell
11:00 am -
Krafty Kids ā
Bushnell Library, 402 N Florida St, Bushnell
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Krafty Kids ā
Bushnell Library, 402 N Florida St, Bushnell
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Move & Groove ā
Bushnell Library, 402 N Florida St, Bushnell
11:30 am
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Wednesday July 22
Wednesday July 29
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š Events Nearby
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BOCC Constitutional Officer Budget Workshop ā
Sumter County, FL Calendar, 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, Sumterville
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HCTA BARGAINING SESSION ā
Hernando Brooksville, FL 34601
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Books & Babies ā
Floral City Public Library, 8360 E Orange Ave, Floral City
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Tai Chi & Qigong for Seniors ā
Panasoffkee Community Library, 1500 Co Rd 459, Lake Panasoffkee
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City Council Budget Workshop - General Fund ā
E.L. Puryear Building, 243 S Lake Ave, Groveland
10:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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š Nearby News
Webster
- Marshall Law Addresses Estate Planning Myths Affecting Families in Wildwood, Florida (desmoinesregister.com)
- Elizabeth Cook Ain't No Easy Kind (houstonpress.com)
- Villager allegedly hoses down neighbors gathering evidence of deed compliance violations (villages-news.com)
Wildwood
- Marshall Law Addresses Estate Planning Myths Affecting Families in Wildwood, Florida (commercialappeal.com)
- Central Florida law enforcement focuses on pedestrian safety ahead of school year (wesh.com)
- Storms roll in this afternoon across Central Florida (wesh.com)
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