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🌱 How Eustis High just scored $5,000 for its football facilities

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Good morning Eustis! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Eustis High just scored $5,000 for its football facilities
  • See how Japan Festival Eustis just earned statewide tourism recognition

Also on today's calendar: ENJOY A FUN SUNDAY AFTERNOON with The DIVAS of The 70s & 80s Show and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Bay Haven, Mosley win T-Mobile Friday Night Lights competition (newsherald.com) — Eustis High School has been named one of six Florida winners in T‑Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition, earning $5,000 for football field and facility upgrades. The statewide program supports small‑town schools and could lead to a $1 million grand‑prize stadium transformation, with applications open until Sept. 18 and public voting scheduled in October and November.
   

• Florida Tourism Industry Announces 2026 Flagler Award Winners (centralfloridalifestyle.com) — Florida's tourism industry has honored dozens of marketing campaigns, including a Bronze Flagler Award for the Arching Oaks Arts and Culture Center's Japan Festival Eustis, spotlighting Eustis on the statewide tourism map. From digital ads to special events, the awards highlight how destinations across Florida creatively promote local experiences and attract visitors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For anyone looking to adopt, don't miss out on all the wonderful dogs and cats available at the Sumter County Animal Shelter.
    Here's one -- adorable, playful, intelligent, affectionate Boone. His beautiful eyes will melt your heart! https://www.facebook.com/share/p… (Nextdoor Citrus Ave.)
  • Good Morning.
    Apologies for the rather insignificant rant. I completely understand progress and the fact that utility work has to be done. I believe the digging in… (Nextdoor Crooked Lake)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Mount Dora. Apply here.
  • Strada Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Plumbing Installer in Tavares. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eustis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Dora

  • Jurors see bloody knife, surveillance video in trial of woman accused of killing Mount Dora couple (clickorlando.com)
  • Osceola approves new projects that could add 9,500+ homes south of Lake Toho (growthspotter.com)

Umatilla

Tavares

  • Rabies-quarantined kittens in Lake County ready for adoption (wftv.com)
  • Iconic Howey Mansion in Lake County awarded state historical marker (mynews13.com)
  • FL Boys Week Four Recap: Sallault Claims the Weeks Top Spot (milesplit.com)

Ok Eustis! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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