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In today's newsletter:
- How could Margate's new year-round utility internships benefit local students?
- What happened during the knife threat at Margate's State Road 7 Denny's?
- Margate man killed in nearby school bus crash raises safety questions
Also on today's calendar: BACCHANAL: TEMPTATION | Celebrating the Birthday of DJ VYBEZSTA and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a shower this morning, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Year-Round DEES Utility Internships (margatenews.net) — Margate city commissioners are weighing whether to turn two temporary utility internships into year-round, paid positions within the city's Environmental and Engineering Services Department. The move could create a steady pipeline of local talent for water and wastewater operations while keeping annual costs under about $80,000, and offering students hands-on experience with modern utility technology. 
• Knife-wielding man threatens rape, murder at Denny's in Margate, police say (local10.com) — A man was arrested after allegedly threatening diners with a knife and making violent sexual threats at the Denny's on State Road 7 in Margate. Police say he was detained at the scene and now faces aggravated assault charges, remaining in Broward Main Jail on bond.
• Alfred Desmandes dies in school bus crash on Northwest 18th Street (newsline.com) — A 69-year-old Margate resident, Alfred Desmandes, died after being hit by a school bus in a Pompano Beach bus lot, highlighting a tragic loss for the community. Investigators say low lighting may have contributed, and the report explains how families can pursue legal options and independent investigations after such crashes.
📸 Around Margate
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Margate
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★ Featured events ★
- FROM J'OUVERT TO COURT DATE: CARIBBEAN CHRONICLES – COMEDY SHOW →
Gold Choice Ballroom, 345 S State Rd 7, Margate
9:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- City Commission Second Budget Hearing →
Margate, FL Calendar, 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate
6:00 pm - Regular City Commission Meeting →
Margate, FL Calendar, 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate
7:00 pm - BACCHANAL: TEMPTATION | Celebrating the Birthday of DJ VYBEZSTA →
1388 Florida 7, Margate - Dinner with New Friends: Margate | Make Connections! →
1043 Florida 7, Margate - XTREME COMEDY SHOW →
5442 West Atlantic Boulevard, Margate - FLAG, FETE & FITNESS →
1695 Banks Rd, Margate
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
📣 Margate Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- IPP® Coral Springs Connection Experience! →
Office Evolution - Coral Springs, FL, 3301 N University Dr Ste 100, Coral Springs
12:20 pm - Watercolor Wonders →
Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
1:30 pm - Vivid Visions: Acrylic Painting →
Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
6:30 pm - Women of substance meeting moved →
Safety Town, 520 Ramblewood Dr, Coral Springs
8:00 pm - Fort Lauderdale Speed Dating for Singles Age 30s/40s ♥ Coconut Creek Fl →
The Penalty Box in Residence Inn by Marriott, 5730 N State Road 7, Coconut Creek
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Coconut Creek
- Women's Club of Coconut Creek Seeks Vendors for Fall Festival (coconutcreektalk.com)
- Coconut Creek Extends Left-Turn Lane at Lyons Road, Atlantic Boulevard (tapinto.net)
- Deadly Deerfield Beach Crash Kills Parkland Motorcyclist and Young Girl, Leaves Five Others Injured (sfl.media)
Coral Springs
- Coral Springs 'Thrills & Chills' Halloween Event Returns Oct. 17 (tapinto.net)
- Schmear Bagel Co. Offers Yom Kippur Catering for Before and After the Fast (tapinto.net)
- Coral Springs school could be renamed after the late Nancy Metayer (wlrn.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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