🌱 Patch AM: What’s replacing Lutz’s Bahama Breeze in Darden’s big shake-up?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's replacing Lutz's Bahama Breeze in Darden's big shake-up?
• Lutz teen still missing—do you recognize Morgan Renee Fairley?

Also on today's calendar: Baby Café - Tampa Family Health Center (Lutz) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Monday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Olive Garden sister restaurant confirms October closures of two restaurants – and there are more to come (newsbreak.com) — Bahama Breeze is shutting down all its locations, including the one in Lutz, and converting many into Yard House or Chuy's restaurants as part of a national overhaul. While exact dates aren't given for the Lutz change, residents should expect that location to close and reopen under a new brand by 2027 as part of a multi-state conversion plan.
   

• If You See These Missing Black Girls, Call For Help! (allusanewshub.com) — A 16-year-old girl from Lutz, Morgan Renee Fairley, has been missing since January 15, and authorities are still asking for the public's help. Her case is highlighted among many missing Black girls nationwide, underscoring a broader crisis. Anyone in the Lutz area with information is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office immediately.
   

📸 Around Lutz

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lutz

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Union West at SouthernEaze →
  SouthernEaze Bar and Grill, 18430 Livingston Ave, Lutz
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Baby Café - Tampa Family Health Center (Lutz) →
  Tampa Family Health Centers – Bearss Ave, 1212 E. Bearss Ave, Lutz
  10:00 am
• Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
  Schwarzkopf, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Heart Medicine : A Ceremonial Cacao Circle | Raíces que Viajan →
  East Lake Burrell Drive, Lutz
Wednesday October 14
• Baby Café - Tampa Family Health Center (Lutz) →
  Tampa Family Health Centers – Bearss Ave, 1212 E. Bearss Ave, Lutz
  10:00 am
Friday October 16
• Seminar: Help! We're Going on a Short-Term Trip! →
  311 Newberger Rd, Lutz
• Intro To Epoxy Training - Tampa FL →
  Epoxy Depot Tampa, 16011 N Nebraska Avenue Suite 107, Lutz
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• 2026 Watermelon Swim Annual Fall Festival →
  19509 Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz
• Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) →
  Lutz Boy Scout Troop 12, 205 2nd Ave SE, Lutz
  8:00 am
• Fearless Women's Summit- Tampa 2026 →
  Sierra Conference Center, 26000 Sierra Center Boulevard, Lutz
  8:00 am
Wednesday October 21
• Baby Café - Tampa Family Health Center (Lutz) →
  Tampa Family Health Centers – Bearss Ave, 1212 E. Bearss Ave, Lutz
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Cross Country @ FL Runners in Lakeland
  Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning.
  Does anyone have any suggestions for pet insurance ? We had 2 kittens walk into our lives and have just started getting their required vaccinations. … (Nextdoor Livingston Ave)
• Congratulations to Dr.
  Leslie Hernandez on her recent retirement you earned it. You will be missed. Enjoy and thank you for making our lives better. (Nextdoor Turtle Lakes)

• Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Lutz. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.

🗞 Nearby News

Land O' Lakes

• Chipotle Opens Restaurant With Drive-through Pickup Lane (ospreyobserver.com)

Temple Terrace

• Streetcar Live Music Returns On Select Friday Nights (ospreyobserver.com)

Ok Lutz! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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