🌱 What could new St. Pete investors do with this downtown Art Deco gem?

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

In today's newsletter:

• What could new St. Pete investors do with this downtown Art Deco gem?
• Lake Wales community mourns the passing of beloved nurse Bonnie Ann Prince.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A stray t-shower; not as warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
• Friday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Downtown Art Deco Building Sold to St. Pete Investors (lakewalesnews.net) — A landmark Art Deco building at Park Avenue and First Street in downtown Lake Wales has been sold to a well-known St. Petersburg redevelopment team, signaling fresh investment interest near the Walesbilt Hotel. The three-story former Friedlanders’ store, bought for a reported $450,000, could become a key piece of the Lake Wales Connected streetscape as nearby properties and St. James Park continue to evolve.
   

• Bonnie Ann Prince, 1973-2026 (lakewalesnews.net) — Lake Wales residents are mourning the passing of 53-year-old nurse Bonnie Ann Prince, remembered for her deep compassion and bright, comforting presence. A devoted animal lover and beloved wife, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, she leaves a large, close-knit family. No service is planned at this time, but condolences may be shared online with her family.
   

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📸 Around Lake Wales

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Wales

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Thursday June 4

• Fort Meade - Silent Reading Club
  Lake Wales Public Library Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
• Central Florida Health Care Food Distribution →
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar, 315 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Lake Wales
  7:00 am
• Lake Alfred - Crafts and Chat (Adults)
  Lake Wales Public Library Lake Alfred Public Library, 245 N Seminole Ave, Lake Alfred, FL
  10:30 am
• Blooms & Brushes: Flying Tissue Paper Butterfly
  Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales, FL 33853
  10:30 am

Friday June 5

• Needlework Arts Group - 9:30 AM →
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  9:30 am
• Jigsaw Puzzle Club - 10:30 AM →
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  10:30 am
• Fort Meade - Fairy Tale Interactive Films
  Lake Wales Public Library Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
  11:00 am
• Genealogy at the Library - 11:30 AM →
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  11:30 am

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📣 Lake Wales Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Sandyâs Junior MusicGirls Camp: Ages 6-9.
  Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council Lake Wales Arts Council, 1099 State Rd 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 338
  9:00 am
• Speech Savvy Therapy Services Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
  Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Council SPEECH SAVVY THERAPY SERVICES, LLC, 19200 US-27, Lake Wales, F
  10:00 am
• Fort Meade - Chilling w/ Quilling Facilitated by Ms. Sharon
  Lake Wales Public Library Fort Meade Public Library, 75 E Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 338
  10:00 am
• Chair Yoga - 12 PM →
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  12:00 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

• I donated some hospital linens to a dog shelter/boarding place...
  but still have more. They are in very good condition... anybody would like them for their personal use? (Nextdoor North Pointe)
• Good Morning.
  I am looking for recommendations on a guy who will work as a day labor, MUST HAVE OWN CAR, OWN TOOLS, RESPONSIBLE, SPEAK ENGLISH. I don't care if it… (Nextdoor Polk)

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Wales. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Winter Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

• In Loving Memory of Bertha 'Bert' Lee Belford (winterhavendaily.com)
• Winter Haven Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Thornhill Road Tuesday Morning (winterhavendaily.com)
• Polk County Marine veteran finds new mission in hospice care (wftv.com)

Haines City

• 339 Ashley Dr, Haines City, FL 33844 (zillow.com)

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Ok Lake Wales! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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