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Good morning to you Lake Mary! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Mary deli briefly shut after roach violations, now back open
  • How a Lake Mary credit union is boosting students' career opportunities
  • How Lake Mary teams stacked up in this week's prep sports action

Also on today's calendar: City Commission Meeting and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 7 Central Florida eateries were shut down over health issues last week (clickorlando.com) — A Lake Mary favorite, Jax 5th Ave Deli & Ale House on Greenwood Boulevard, was temporarily shut down last week after inspectors found 11 live roaches, but it met standards and reopened the same day. The report also details similar short-term closures at several other Central Florida eateries for roaches, rodents, and storage issues.
   

• Addition Financial Credit Union announces partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (cuinsight.com) — A Lake Mary–headquartered credit union is putting $30,000 toward Embry-Riddle's Career Assistance Fund, helping students afford internships, co-ops, and interviews that can launch their careers. Addition Financial is also rolling out money-management workshops for students and staff, underscoring Lake Mary's growing role in Central Florida's higher-education and workforce pipeline.
   

• Open Division uncertainty clouds Orangewood volleyball playoff picture (orlandosentinel.com) — Lake Mary athletes get several shout-outs in this wide-ranging Central Florida high school sports roundup, including the boys golf team placing fifth at a major tournament and the bowling team improving to 6-1 behind a strong game from Jasiah Mathurin. You'll also find updates on volleyball playoff changes, cross country standouts, and other nearby schools' performances.
   

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