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Lake Mary, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Lake Mary! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want serious SQL skills without leaving Lake Mary? Here’s your hub.
  • Why a Lake Mary candidate’s company faces a multimillion-dollar safety lawsuit
  • Lake Mary attorney charged in alleged murder plot tied to TikTok star

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SQLOrlando (wordpress.com) — Lake Mary tech professionals can tap into free and low-cost SQL Server training through SQLOrlando, including the annual SQLSaturday held at Seminole State College’s Lake Mary campus. The group also hosts regular Orlando meetups, lunches, and occasional paid classes, all aimed at helping data pros build skills, network locally, and even find job leads.
   

• Central Florida company, owned by congressional candidate, used subpar materials, lawsuit says (orlandosentinel.com) — A Lake Mary resident and congressional candidate, Joe Strada, is being sued along with his home services company over allegedly unsafe electrical wiring installed in thousands of Florida homes. The class-action case claims subpar materials were used during the COVID-19 building boom, potentially leaving homeowners with costly repairs and raising questions as Strada campaigns for Congress.
   

• TikToker Appears in Court After Being Accused of Plotting to Kill Boy Band Member (wideopencountry.com subscription) — A Lake Mary attorney and his daughter, TikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez, are charged in California with allegedly plotting to kill singer Jack Avery amid a custody dispute. Prosecutors say an alleged murder-for-hire scheme unfolded over several years, involving a former boyfriend and an undercover agent posing as a hit man.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Mary

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Monday July 27
  • State of Our Schools →
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Marriott Orlando Lake Mary 1501 International Parkway Lake Mary, FL 32746
    11:30 am
    • Tuesday July 28
  • Lake Mary Council Coffee Club →
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Holy Cross Lutheran Church 780 N. Sun Drive Lake Mary, FL 32746
    7:30 am
  • Texas Roadhouse Sanford Kids Night
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Texas Roadhouse 100 Towne Center Blvd Sanford FL 32771.
    5:00 pm
  • BAILs: Keep you out of Jail - Elle Collective July Event
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1055 AAA Dr, Heathrow, FL 32746
    5:00 pm
  • Bails Keep You Out of Jail - Elle Collective
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1055 AAA Dr. Heathrow, FL 32746
    5:00 pm
  • Chick-fil-A Bingo
    Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 234 W State Rd 436 Altamonte Springs, FL
    6:00 pm
  • Planning & Zoning Board →
    Lake Mary, FL Calendar, 100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm a senior who lives alone with my small service dog, Munchkin.
    He's a sweet, 6lb. 10 yr. old lapbaby. I'm looking for someone experienced in dogsitting at the dog's home, in the event of a health emergency or… (Nextdoor Timacuan)
  • Hi, my yard has gotten away from me.
    Can I please get some recommendations for a good and reliable lawn company? Thank-you (Nextdoor Cardinal Oaks Phase II)
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Attendant in Lake Mary. Apply here.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. posted a job opening for EPC Contracts Manager in Lake Mary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Mary here.

🗞 Nearby News

Longwood

  • Longwood plans budget as possible cuts to property taxes looms (cfpublic.org)
  • What To Look For In Reliable IT Security Services Florida (wordpress.com)
  • Reporter (4 openings in an expanding newsroom!) (clickorlando.com)

Sanford

  • Message aux signataires · Call to Action! Provide input at Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday July 28 9:30AM · Change.org (change.org)
  • Woman driving around Jacksonville rail crossing is killed by train (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
  • Man arrested, accused of drug trafficking after pursuit in Deltona (wesh.com)

Ok Lake Mary! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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