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And check out 9-2-2026 Basic Vegetable Gardening on the Land O' Lakes Patch calendar

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Good morning Land O' Lakes! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sheriff's deputy dies at Land O' Lakes facility; what we know so far

Also on today's calendar: Land O' Lakes Business Exchange and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pasco Sheriff's Office Mourns Deputy Who Died by Suicide in Land O' Lakes (iskynews.com) — A Pasco County sheriff's deputy died by apparent suicide Wednesday morning inside a sheriff's office construction facility off Charles Bo Harrison Way in Land O' Lakes. Officials have not released the deputy's name but emphasize that anyone in crisis can call or text 988 for free, confidential support. The investigation continues and more details may follow.
   

📸 Around Land O' Lakes

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Land O' Lakes

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Other local events
    Friday August 21
  • NHS Induction Ceremony (in gym)
    Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
    6:00 pm
  • Football @ Central
    Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
    7:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Football [HOME] vs. Gainesville
    Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Land O' Lakes Business Exchange →
    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tampa Suncoast Parkway, 16615 Crosspointe Run, Land O' Lakes
    11:30 am
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Angeline Academy of Innovation vs Gulf Buccaneers →
    Angeline Athletic Complex, 9405 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • 9-17-2026: Basic Vegetable Gardening →
    Land O' Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes
    2:00 pm

📣 Land O' Lakes Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Central West Region Pests & Pubs →
    Florida Avenue Brewing Co., 2029 Arrowgrass Dr, Wesley Chapel
    5:30 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • 3rd-5th Grade Fall iReady Makeups
    Hammond Odessa, FL 33556
    7:45 am
    • Monday August 24
  • Spirit Night at Twistee Treat
    Claywell 3846 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, USA
  • Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
    McKitrick Land O' Lakes, FL 33558
    • Tuesday August 25
  • 3rd Grade ELA FAST
    Claywell Tampa, FL 33624

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associates in Lutz. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Sunnyside Retail Store Supervisor in Lutz, FL (masslive.com)
  • Former Bay Area QB Stephen Garcia prepares for surgery, foundation's fundraiser (fox13news.com)

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New Port Richey

  • Oxford Exchange Owners Plan 550-Acre Luxury Retreat At Pasco-Hernando Border (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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