🌱 Patch AM: How new septic tech in Land O' Lakes could save homeowners money

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In today's newsletter:

• How new septic tech in Land O' Lakes could save homeowners money

Also on today's calendar: Tennis Lessons and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 74.
• Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USF students explore eco-friendly, low-cost septic tank solutions (baynews9.com) — USF researchers are testing eco-friendly, lower-cost septic upgrades right in Land O' Lakes, aiming to cut nitrogen pollution without forcing homeowners onto expensive sewer lines. Partnering with ACE Septic & Waste, students are experimenting with materials like zeolite, crushed oyster shells, and biochar to boost treatment performance while keeping systems affordable for the many Florida households still relying on septic tanks.
   

📸 Around Land O' Lakes

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Land O' Lakes

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Rest & Rise: Here to Take You OM- A Sound Journey Concert with Earthroots →
  2250 Knight Road, Land O' Lakes
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Spin and Soul with AJ Hall →
  Babe Coffee Lounge, 5132 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O' Lakes
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Volleyball District Semis [HOME] vs. TBA
  Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  4:00 pm
• Powderpuff Football Game
  Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Tennis Lessons →
  Dupree Lakes Tennis Courts, Land O' Lakes
  3:45 pm
• Volleyball District Semis [HOME] vs. TBA
  Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Rewilding Your Yard →
  Heritage Park (Land O Lakes Community Center), 5401 Land O lakes Blvd (Hwy 41), Land O Lakes
  2:00 pm
• JV Football [HOME] vs. CCreek
  Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  7:00 pm
• Plant Bingo 10/15 @ In The Loop Brewing | Land O' Lakes →
  In the Loop Brewing, 3338 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O' Lakes
  7:00 pm
• Volleyball District Finals [HOME] vs. TBA
  Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• SHINE Medicare Basics Presentation →
  Land O'Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes
  10:00 am
• The 10th Annual Spooktacular BellyDance Show →
  Heritage Park Civic Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Lutz. Apply here.
• Capriotti's Sandwich Shop posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Land O' Lakes here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lutz

• 5 More Great Ideas From Screen Printing's Sept-Oct Edition (screenprintingmag.com)
• 353 Villa Corte Dr Lutz FL (zillow.com)
• Tampa students walk, bike to school as safety takes center stage at campus without buses (fox13news.com)

Wesley Chapel

• MetroLagoons announces upcoming fall and holiday workshops (prlog.org)

Tampa

• Hurricane Isaias Forms As It Churns Across Gulf, Forecasters Say (patch.com)

Ok Land O' Lakes! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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