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🌱 Patch AM: Why Gino’s remains a go-to Italian staple for Carrollwood families
Coming up: Florida Wind Band Presents "The Storyteller's Lantern" on the Carrollwood Patch calendar
Hi Carrollwood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Gino's remains a go-to Italian staple for Carrollwood families
Also on today's calendar: Florida Wind Band Presents "The Storyteller's Lantern" and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Florida Italian Restaurants Serving Portions Big Enough For Two (takingthekids.com) — A longtime Tampa favorite, Gino's Restaurant & Bar on North Armenia Avenue is highlighted for serving big, shareable Italian portions to the Carrollwood area. The piece praises its family-friendly vibe, classic lasagna and hearty grandma pie, and emphasizes the neighborhood feel that keeps local diners coming back. It's framed within a statewide roundup of generous Italian spots. 
📸 Around Carrollwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carrollwood
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- Florida Wind Band Presents "The Storyteller's Lantern" →
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, 3501 W San Jose St, Tampa
6:00 pm - Community Town Hall Meeting on Half-Penny Promise Referendum @ Gait
Claywell, 16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
6:00 pm - Community Town Hall Meeting on Half-Penny Promise Referendum @ Hill
Claywell, 5000 N Central Ave, Tampa
6:00 pm - Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A
Claywell, 2551 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa - Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
Claywell, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Wednesday October 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chikck-Fil-A Spirit Day
Town and Country Tampa, FL 33634 - Community Town Hall Meeting on Half-Penny Promise Referendum @ Gait
Northwest, 16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
6:00 pm - Picture Day
Town and Country Tampa, FL 33634 - Community Town Hall Meeting on Half-Penny Promise Referendum @ Hill
Northwest, 5000 N Central Ave, Tampa
6:00 pm - Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A
Claywell, 2551 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa - Belmont with 80 ACRES →
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 US-301, Tampa
7:00 pm - Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
Northwest, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
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- Village Presbyterian Church — (813) 961-4115
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🗞 Nearby News
Tampa
- Amtrak's latest fall sale offers 25% off trips from Miami to major East Coast and Midwest cities — but you only have until September 30 to book (secretmiami.com)
Lutz
- For Sale: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air in Lutz, Florida (classiccars.com)
Ok Carrollwood! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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