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🌱 Thinking of a spa day? Try North Port’s 85-degree “Miracle Lake.”
North Port, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readCheers North Port! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of a spa day? Try North Port’s 85-degree “Miracle Lake.”
- How will FPL’s latest storm upgrades affect North Port customers?
- Want free fishing gear for your kids at McKibben Park?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. A 3.5-hour drive from Miami: Florida's only natural warm spring is known as the ‘Miracle Lake' and stays 85 degrees year-round (secretmiami.com) — Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port offers an 85-degree, mineral-rich natural spring that many visitors treat like an outdoor spa. The article explains its geothermal history, wellness appeal, admission cost, daily hours, and exact North Port location, encouraging a tranquil weekend visit while reminding readers to check the park’s website for current hours and capacity limits. 
2. FPL says it is preparing area for storms (yoursun.com) — Florida Power & Light is highlighting new storm-hardening upgrades that include work in North Port, aiming to reduce outages and speed power restoration when hurricanes hit. The company says it’s investing in a stronger, smarter grid across Charlotte, Sarasota and nearby communities to keep service reliable and bills as low as possible for local customers.
3. Area news briefs for May 31, 2026 (yoursun.com) — Families in North Port can look forward to a free Kiwanis and Fish Florida fishing tournament at McKibben Park on June 20, where the first 125 kids get gear, lunch, and prize chances. The brief also highlights volunteer tutor needs at Charlotte County libraries and gardening help available in Port Charlotte.
4. Springs at Lake Pointe Woods received 2-star CMS rating in Sarasota for Q1 2026 (sarasotareview.com) — Sarasota County’s latest federal data shows Springs at Lake Pointe Woods earned a below-average two-star rating, alongside a detailed list of ratings for other area nursing homes, including North Port Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. For North Port residents comparing long-term care options, the report highlights ownership types, fines, bed capacity, and average daily residents across local facilities.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show →
3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
10:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
10:15 am -
Handcrafted Blooms with the Cricut
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
2:00 pm -
Teen Gamers Guild
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
2:00 pm -
Family Game Night
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
5:00 pm -
HUNKS The Show at Scotty's Pub/Kickstart Saloon... →
Scotty's Pub, 14530 S Tamiami Trl, North Port
8:00 pm -
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
10:15 am -
Busy Little Hands Activity Hour
Shannon Staub Public Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289, US
10:30 am -
Summer Learning: Pokémon Club
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
2:00 pm
Tuesday June 2
Wednesday June 3
📣 North Port Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Magic: The Gathering Mondays
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
2:00 pm -
Teen Writers Club
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
4:00 pm -
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
10:15 am -
Teen Gamers Guild
North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287, US
2:00 pm
Monday June 1
Tuesday June 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our Birds of Paradise Blooms have kicked into full gear after getting all this wonderful rain lately 😍🤩.
Last year we got 18 full blooms from the same plant that’s the most ever., this year it is also looking good. (Nextdoor Pan America) - "MISSING" GIZMO IS STILL MISSING AND WE MISS HIM DAILY, IF HE WAS HOME I WOULD OF NEVER FELL YESTERDAY BECAUSE HE LETS ME KNOW WHEN I AM ABOUT TO HAVE A SEIZURE OR A BLACKOUT, HE RUBS AGAINST MY FEET TO WAKE ME UP, SO IF YOU KNOW WHERE HE IS OR IF
YOU HAVE HIM, HE NEEDS TO COME BACK HOME ASAP. (HE NEVER LEAVES HOME LIKE THIS, HSSC DROPPED HIM AND THE OTHER'S OFF ON 4/17/26 AND HE TOOK OFF AND… (Nextdoor SW Florida)
- Applebee's - Apple American Group posted a job opening for Bartender in North Port. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in North Port. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Port here.
Ok North Port! 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: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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