🌱 See where Lake Mary football lands in new national rankings

Coffee in hand, Lake Mary? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See where Lake Mary football lands in new national rankings
• Lake Mary to host celebration of life for Wade Douglas Compton

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 77.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Bishop Gorman (Nevada) moves to No. 1 in first 2026 in-season HSFA 300 national high school football rankings (highschoolfootballamerica.com) — Lake Mary High’s football team is featured in the new High School Football America national rankings, putting the Rams on the map alongside powerhouse programs from across the country. Bishop Gorman of Nevada takes over the No. 1 spot after beating St. John Bosco, while several Florida schools, including Lake Mary, earn recognition for their early-season strength.
   

• Wade Douglas Compton Obituary (mysanfordherald.com) — A celebration of life for Wade Douglas Compton will be held at the Lake Mary Community Center on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, giving neighbors a chance to pay their respects locally. The longtime Longwood resident, marathon runner, and history advocate is remembered for his humor, dedication to preservation, and deep ties across Seminole County.
   

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📸 Around Lake Mary

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Mary

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Tuesday August 25

• 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
• Girls Volleyball - FR/JV/V vs Olympia @ Olympia
  Lake Mary High School Lake Mary, FL 32746
  5:00 pm
• Elle Collective: Micro Pitch & Public Speaking Workshop
  Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1055 AAA Dr, Heathrow, FL 32746
  5:00 pm
• Micro Pitch & Public Speaking - Elle Collective
  Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1055 AAA Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  5:00 pm
• Planning & Zoning Board →
  Lake Mary, FL Calendar, 100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary
  6:00 pm
• Habitat For Humanity Financial Academy
  Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Virtual
  7:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Lunch & Learn: Systems, Processes, Operations, & Scaling Your Business
  Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1055 AAA Dr, Heathrow, FL 32746
  11:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24

• Reserved →
  Longwood, FL Calendar, 200 W Warren Avenue, Longwood
  9:00 am

Tuesday August 25

• Texas Roadhouse Sanford Kids Night
  Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Texas Roadhouse 100 Towne Center Blvd Sanford FL 32771.
  5:00 pm
• Girls Volleyball - FR/JV/V vs Olympia @ Olympia
  Lake Mary High School Lake Mary, FL 32746
  5:00 pm
• Micro Pitch & Public Speaking - Elle Collective
  Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1055 AAA Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Are there any Russian speaking ride share drivers in the area ?
  I have a friend that only speaks Russian and is reluctant to ride unless they can speak with their driver . Thanks (Nextdoor Heathrow)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Lake Mary. Apply here.
• Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Senior Retail Stocking Associate in Casselberry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Mary here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Sanford

• NFL Broadcaster Names Jaguars Player Trayvon Martin During Live TV Broadcast (newyorkbeacon.net)
• Palm Coast woman accused of abandoning dog, cat after eviction (fox35orlando.com)

Winter Springs

• Football Rewind: Lake Nona shocks Evans, St. Cloud upsets Osceola, Bishop Moore falls (orlandosentinel.com)

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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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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