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🌱 Why Bok Tower Gardens belongs on every Lake Wales resident’s history list

Lake Wales, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Lake Wales! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bok Tower Gardens belongs on every Lake Wales resident’s history list

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Historic Spots In Florida Where You'll Learn More Than Any Textbook Could Teach (everafterinthewoods.com) — Lake Wales gets a proud spotlight here through Bok Tower Gardens, highlighted as a serene historic sanctuary atop Iron Mountain with its famous Singing Tower carillon and landscaped grounds. The broader piece tours ten historic Florida sites, from St. Augustine forts to Ybor City and Key West, encouraging readers to explore the state’s deeper stories beyond beaches and theme parks.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • He got out again around 7:47 Monday morning 5/11/26, on Sherwood dr he doesn’t bite and is very friendly.
    His name is Ice/ Houdini and he just wants to play. If you see him around please contact me at 813-510-0738 #lostdog (Nextdoor Woodland Hills)
  • I currently live in a camper and the bathroom/shower is out of commission.
    Does anybody know how to fix a camper‘s bathroom for cheap? Cheap I hate having to find somewhere to go. Located by the behind mall. (Nextdoor Lake Wales West)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Wales. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Winter Haven's South Lake Howard Nature Park Continues Transformation — Featured (dailyridge.com)
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  • Here's how Polk County hospitals placed in latest safety rankings (theledger.com)

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  • Here are the top 10 football players from Polk County (theledger.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Wales

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.