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🌱 Why Palatka might be the most surprising stop on Florida’s rails.
Be sure to catch Swing, Savor & Swoon: A Jazz Brunch Affair featuring "Swing & A Miss" on the Palatka Patch calendar
Morning Palatka! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Palatka might be the most surprising stop on Florida's rails.
- Why an 8-2 Palatka volleyball team still isn't playoff-safe
Also on today's calendar: Board of County Commissioners Meeting and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A thunderstorm or two, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Florida Amtrak Day Trips That Turn Every Minute On The Train Into Fun (takingthekids.com) — Palatka gets a starring role in this Amtrak day-trip guide, highlighting its historic depot, downtown murals, riverfront park, and Ravine Gardens State Park as standout stops along the rail line. The piece walks you through what to see within steps of the station, from antique shops and local diners to scenic trails and seasonal azalea blooms, while also outlining nine other Florida cities reachable by train. 
• Column: 8-2 Panthers currently on outside looking in (palatkadailynews.com) — Palatka High's volleyball team is 8-2 with six straight wins, yet early regional rankings still leave the Panthers just outside the current playoff picture. A local columnist breaks down where Palatka and other county teams stand, while also outlining statewide FHSAA rule proposals that could reshape future baseball, flag football, softball, tennis, and track seasons.
📸 Around Palatka
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palatka
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★ Featured events ★
- Swing, Savor & Swoon: A Jazz Brunch Affair featuring "Swing & A Miss" →
Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka
2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Sunset Cruises →
Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Dock 301 River Street, Palatka
7:30 pm - Morning Cruises →
Palatka, FL Calendar, Palatka City Docks 301 River Street, Palatka
10:00 am - Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting →
Palatka, FL Calendar, 201 N 2nd Street 201 N 2nd StreetCity of, Palatka
5:00 pm - Board of County Commissioners Meeting →
Putnam County Government Complex (Suite 100), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 100, Palatka
9:00 am - Embroidery Club →
Miss D's Quilt Shop, 305 St. John's Ave, Palatka
10:00 am - Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting →
Administration Conference Room (Suite 200), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 200, Palatka
4:00 pm - Waterways & Trails →
Planning & Development Conference Room (Suite 300), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 300, Palatka
11:30 am - Contractor Review Board →
Administration Conference Room (Suite 200), 2509 Crill Ave, Suite 200, Palatka
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
📣 Palatka Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SOUNDSTAGE featuring: Stevie Lynne →
Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka
7:00 pm - Hastings Hoedown with Skin & Bonz →
The Venue – Hastings, 301 N. Main Street, Hastings
5:00 pm - 3RD ANNUAL LOW COUNTRY BOIL →
Unit 293, 145 County Rd 315 S, Interlachen
5:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ADT is currently hiring for work from home sales associate.
No outbound or cold calling. Hourly plus commission. All equipment provided. Message if interested (Nextdoor Bardin Johns Rd)
- Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Palatka, FL in Palatka. Apply here.
- BrightSpring Health Services posted a job opening for Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice in Palatka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palatka here.
🗞 Nearby News
Interlachen
- Prep football preview: Rams Ready For New Challenge (palatkadailynews.com)
Crescent City
- Putnam Legal Notices 091626 Free Access (palatkadailynews.com)
- Aldi to open in Daytona Beach Shores soon. Here's where else (news-journalonline.com)
Green Cove Springs
- Mrs. Patricia Eileen (Glynn) Roloff (claytodayonline.com)
Ok Palatka! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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