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🌱 What this Senate upset means for Lake Mary’s voice in Tallahassee.
Lake Mary, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Lake Mary! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What this Senate upset means for Lake Mary’s voice in Tallahassee.
- What Central Florida’s flipped House seats mean for Lake Mary’s clout
Also on today's calendar: Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Democrat John Lowndes defeats incumbent Jason Brodeur to flip SD 10 (floridapolitics.com) — Voters in a state Senate district that includes Lake Mary just helped elect Democrat John Lowndes over incumbent Republican Jason Brodeur, flipping Senate District 10. The change could affect how Tallahassee handles issues like affordability, environmental protections, and rural boundaries that matter to Seminole County communities. Residents can expect new representation and priorities in the next legislative session. 
• Central Florida Democrats flip six seats in state House, help end GOP supermajority (orlandosentinel.com) — Lake Mary is now part of a key Central Florida shift as Democrats flipped House District 36 and several neighboring seats, ending the GOP supermajority in the Florida House. With Darryl Block and other Democrats winning across Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties, your community’s voice in Tallahassee gains more leverage to negotiate on statewide policies and budgets.
📸 Around Lake Mary
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★ Featured events ★
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SPREAD EAGLE Band & SUNSET REBELLION debuts at Lake Mary Pub & Tiki Bar →
Lake Mary Pub & Tiki Bar, 119 West Crystal Lake Avenue, Lake Mary
8:00 pm
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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Altamonte Small Business Networking →
Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Dr, Altamonte Springs
7:30 am -
Downton Abbey Themed High Tea Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee
St Johns Rivership Co, 433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
11:30 am -
MissingLink's Friday Family BINGO (Oviedo)
District Eat & Play Oviedo, 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd, Oviedo
7:00 pm -
Geneva Dark Sky Night
Seminole State's Public Safety Training Complex and Driving Track at the Geneva Center, 2450 Gun Range Rd, Geneva
6:00 pm -
A Night of Inspiration
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary
6:00 pm -
Mother Goose on the Loose - Northwest →
580 Green Way Blvd, Lake Mary
9:30 am -
Elder Affairs Advisory Board →
Lake Mary, FL Calendar, 911 Wallace Ct, Lake Mary
3:00 pm -
Lake Mary Council Coffee Club →
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 780 N. Sun Drive, Lake Mary
7:30 am -
Lessons on Leadership →
Harvest Time International, 225 Harvest Time Dr, Sanford
8:00 am -
Spine Labs Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Spine Labs, 3713 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary
4:00 pm -
Planning & Zoning Board →
Lake Mary, FL Calendar, 100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary
6:00 pm
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Monday November 9
Tuesday November 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found kitten!!!
In MAA Lake Mary phase 2. She is so sweet! We are taking to get her checked for a chip tomorrow but posting here in the meantime. (Nextdoor Colonial Grande) - Had a toilet not flushing and had a large well known company come out and said it would cost $275 to auger the toilet….
i asked about any specials and rep said online special would be $225…..I find this to be absurd…..anyone in the plumbing business willing to give a… (Nextdoor Evansdale Estates)
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. posted a job opening for Director, Quality Management in Lake Mary. Apply here.
- DICK'S Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Sanford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Mary here.
🗞 Nearby News
Longwood
- Aloha! Florida's biggest free family luau, Longwood Luau is happening this weekend! (gottagoorlando.com)
- The Pirate Candy Shop: Discover the Business Registration of a Candy Paradise (orlandoadvocate.com)
- Alliance Cup Charity Scramble to Launch Breakthrough Golf Alliance 2027 Scholarship Campaign (thegolfwire.com)
Sanford
- Project Sanford launches Community Impact Initiative to help save Lives in Sanford (mysanfordherald.com)
- BermudAir Launches Sanford Flights to Bermuda, Adds Belize in December (centralfloridalifestyle.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: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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