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🌱 What we know so far about the fiery Pasadena Drive standoff.
Spotted on the Englewood calendar: Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
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In today's newsletter:
- What we know so far about the fiery Pasadena Drive standoff.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 80.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect in Custody After 10-Hour Fiery Barricade Standoff on Pasadena Drive (englewoodreview.com) — A violent 10-hour barricade situation on Pasadena Drive ended when deputies arrested a man who allegedly threatened his family and law enforcement, set his car on fire, and exchanged gunfire with officers. The suspect, wounded in the hand, faces multiple charges and possible federal immigration consequences, while investigators continue assessing the damaged, hazardous home. Englewood Review will share further verified updates. 
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- Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:15 am - Matter of Balance, week 7
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:15 am - Introduction to Italian, week 2
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
1:30 pm - Hand Sew a DIY Book Cover
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
4:45 pm - Quirky Mahjong
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:15 am - Tech Navigator
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
2:00 pm - Let's Pretend Day
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:30 am - Open Sewing Lab
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
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Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Create Beeswax Candles with a Candle Holder
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:30 am - Quirky Knitters
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
1:00 pm - Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:15 am - Matter of Balance, week 7
Elsie Quirk Public Library 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL, 34223, US
10:15 am
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just picked up some lovely large tomatoes at a stand just past Sunfresh Vegetable Market in front of the lumberyard in Englewood.
They have a very nice selection of produce. They are only there on Tuesdays until 3:30. It's nice since Sunfresh is only open Thursday Friday… (Nextdoor Mobile Gardens)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Englewood. Apply here.
- Dunkin' - Purple Square Management Company posted a job opening for Crew Member in Englewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Englewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Venice
- Venice Theatre's 'Four Old Broads' Brings Big Sass and Comedic Chaos to the Stage (englewoodreview.com)
- VOLLEYBALL: Venice opens regular season with win over Parrish Community (yoursun.com)
- Benderson Development acquires three retail properties in region (businessobserverfl.com)
North Port
- Trulieve Dispensary Associate - Part Time in North Port, FL (cleveland.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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