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🌱 How Wekiva Island plans to light up Longwood’s July 2 celebration

Longwood, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Longwood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Wekiva Island plans to light up Longwood’s July 2 celebration

Also on today's calendar: America's 250th and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 94 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 76.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• America's 250th Celebration at Wekiva Island (mysanfordherald.com) — A big patriotic waterfront party is coming to Wekiva Island in Longwood on Thursday, July 2, with live Americana music, gourmet hot dogs, and a red-white-and-blue outfit contest. Veterans and active military can pick up free paddle-sport rental vouchers, and the evening also features a local-heroes recognition campaign and an art opening at Gallery CERO.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Come visit with our sweet babies during the week at
    PetSmart Casselberry located on Hwy 17-92 and show some love. Looking for that purrfect companion? Apply www.cattailcorneradoptions.org (Nextdoor Casselberry/Longwood)
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Casselberry. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaners Needed / Molly Maid / GREAT Hours / Paid Training / Company Car / Nights & Weekends OFF! in Altamonte Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Casselberry

  • Soraya - 1485 Ash Cir Casselberry FL (2 units available) (zillow.com)
  • AHEPA Announces 2026 Hellenic Athletics Hall of Fame Selectees (hellenicnews.com)
  • Surf City appoints William Nas as new police chief (wnct.com)

Lake Mary

Ok Longwood! 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: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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