🌱 Why a Lake Mary honor student can’t land a summer job
Lake Mary, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Lake Mary! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Lake Mary honor student can’t land a summer job
- Lake Mary remembers community servant and St. Peter’s Church founder Bettye Dedman
Also on today's calendar: America's 250th and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 77.
- Monday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eager to work, teens find a frustrating summer job search (seattletimes.com) — A 17-year-old from Lake Mary is among many teens nationwide struggling to land even basic summer jobs despite being willing to do almost any work. The story explores why entry-level positions have dried up, how teens are competing with older workers, and what some young people are doing to cope or create their own opportunities. 
• LuRene Elizabeth ‘Bettye' Dedman Obituary (mysanfordherald.com) — Longtime Lake Mary resident LuRene Elizabeth “Bettye” Dedman, a founding member of St. Peter’s Church and active community volunteer, passed away June 1 at age 95. Raised on Crystal Lake and retired back to Lake Mary after a Navy life abroad, she leaves a large Central Florida family and many friends. A memorial service is set for July 25 at St. Peter’s Church in Lake Mary.
📸 Around Lake Mary
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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America's 250th →
American Legion, Post 53, 2544 Park Dr, Sanford
9:00 am -
What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges →
721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789,
11:00 am -
What Orlando families must know to help their child get into top colleges →
140 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary
3:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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TREKiversary Ride →
Trek Bicycle Lake Mary, 1210 S International Pkwy, Lake Mary
9:30 am -
Brunch at the Cottages
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1305 S. Park Avenue Sanford, FL 32771
10:00 am -
Christian Tech Center's Computing Basics 101 Workshop →
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Shepherd Ministries at The Lighthouse, 400 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
3:00 pm -
Texas Roadhouse Sanford Kids Night
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Texas Roadhouse 100 Towne Center Blvd Sanford FL 32771.
5:00 pm -
Chick-fil-A Bingo
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 234 W State Rd 436 Altamonte Springs, FL
6:00 pm -
Virtually Seminole Council Networking →
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce ZOOM meeting information will be emailed to all those registered prior.
9:30 am -
Italian Buffet Dinner Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce St Johns Rivership Co 433 N Palmetto Ave Sanford, FL 32771 321-441-3030 Free Parking
6:00 pm -
Musical Bingo 3-Hour Lunch Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce St Johns Rivership Co 433 N Palmetto Ave Sanford, Fl 32771 321-441-3030 Free parking
10:30 am
Sunday June 28
Tuesday June 30
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
📣 Lake Mary Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farmers Market →
Reiter Park, 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood
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Summer Bash 2026 at Riverside Landings Plaza sponsored by Synergy Oviedo Chiropractic
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Riverside Landings Plaza (East Broadway St/419 and Lockwood Blvd) in Oviedo
9:00 am -
Brunch at the Cottages
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce 1305 S. Park Avenue Sanford, FL 32771
10:00 am -
Sanford Farmers Market in Historic Downtown Sanford →
Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia, 150 E 1st St, Sanford
10:00 am
Saturday June 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cram the Cruiser is happening today!
Join us from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Walmart, 1601 Rinehart Rd. Donate new school supplies and help local students start the school year ready to… (Nextdoor ) - Come out and see what treasures you will fine.
We have bar stools, glass entry tables (new), bikes, clothes, kids winter jackets, gold accents for home, a roll a way bed, books and much more. (Nextdoor Hampton Park)
- The Reserves Network, Inc. posted a job opening for Welder in Lake Mary. Apply here.
- The ECPI University posted a job opening for Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Evening Hours in Lake Mary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Mary here.
🗞 Nearby News
Longwood
- America's 250th Celebration at Wekiva Island (mysanfordherald.com)
- Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 25 Cases During December 2025 (ussanews.com)
Sanford
- Freedom 5K in Clermont (mycentralfloridafamily.com)
- Man accused of exposing, touching himself in Sanford Walmart (wesh.com)
- New Florida Costco opened early, when and where is the next one? (coralspringsflnews.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: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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