Morning Palmetto! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Palmetto PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: A Quiet Room For The Exhausted - Sound Bath, Thu 9/17 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Palmetto Moves to Halt Data Center Development for One Year (tbbwmag.com) — Palmetto officials are considering a one-year freeze on new data centers while they study how the massive facilities could strain the city's water, wastewater, and electric systems. Commissioners will review a draft moratorium that could shape where, or even whether, data centers are allowed in Palmetto going forward.
2. Palmetto Weighs One-Year Pause on New Smoke Shops: What It Means for 8th Avenue - WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — Palmetto leaders are weighing a 365-day pause on new smoke shops, a move that could shape the future look and feel of 8th Avenue and nearby neighborhoods. With only three shops now, staff are studying zoning, definitions, and possible distance rules from schools and churches before any formal vote is scheduled.
3. VOTE: CFBHN/Herald-Tribune Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-12 (heraldtribune.com) — A standout performance by Palmetto High's quarterback recently powered a 34-28 win over Riverview and earned him Boys Athlete of the Week honors. Now, local fans can vote again in the Herald-Tribune's latest weekly poll highlighting top Sarasota and Manatee County athletes from Sept. 7-12.
4. Frick Brothers Bring Wrestling and a Veteran Mission to Palmetto – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — A veteran-led wrestling school has moved its training program to Elite Legacy Martial Arts in Palmetto, offering local kids and veterans a place to build strength, resilience, and community. Run by brothers and Iraq War veterans Nick and Eric Frick, the program also supports a foundation helping 9/11 families and veterans facing PTSD and addiction.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Palmetto! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Palmetto Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.