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🌱 2026 Bartow Together and 11 more events
Spotted on the Ona calendar: 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Hi there, Ona! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 72.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Bartow Together
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
11:30 am - 2026 Professional Growth Class September
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow
8:00 am - Special Master Hearing →
Administration Building, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia
11:00 am - DES-Movie for Adults
DeSoto County Library, 125 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia
1:00 pm - Tour de Tow Cycling Event
Front Page Brewing Company, 190 S. Florida Avenue, Bartow
7:00 am - Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center
Polk County History Center, 100 East Main Street, Homeland
11:00 am - 7th Annual Bulls and Bands →
Mosaic Rodeo Arena, Arcadia
3:00 pm - Horse & Tack Auction →
Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2260 NE Roan St, Arcadia - Circus Of Scream (Arcadia FL) →
Turner Agri Civic Center, 2250 Northeast Roan Street, Arcadia - Board of County Commissioners Meeting →
Administration Building, 201 East Oak ST, Arcadia
3:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Desoto County School District, 530 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia
5:30 pm - Budget Hearing →
Administration Building, 201 East Oak Street, Arcadia
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Mosaic Company posted a job opening for Water Resource Technician in Bowling Green. Apply here.
- Inframark, LLC posted a job opening for Water/Wastewater Operator II in Bowling Green. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauchula
- Florida's citrus acreage keeps disappearing as storms, disease, and development take a toll (thecooldown.com)
Arcadia
- Local professionals excel at state public relations awards summit (heraldtribune.com)
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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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