🌱 How one Pine Island neighbor’s repair nightmare became a six-figure warning
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In today's newsletter:
- How one Pine Island neighbor’s repair nightmare became a six-figure warning
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Variable clouds, p.m. showers, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hurricane season warning from Saint James City woman still rebuilding (winknews.com) — With the main road to Pine Island once washed out and repairs still unfinished, a longtime Saint James City resident is warning neighbors to be extra cautious this hurricane season. Her drawn-out battle over mitigation work and insurance shows how quickly post-storm decisions can become expensive legal headaches, and experts urge residents to document damage carefully and get multiple quotes before signing anything. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BROOKSVILLE MATTERS
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce The Bistro 10 S. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601
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Hernando Beach Front Porch Art Walk →
Silver Dolphin Restaurant, 4036 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach
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HC - Family Fun: Pizza & Paint Night - Spring... →
Hernando County YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill
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Beach Bash at Buccaneer Bay →
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill
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The Supply Chain →
Marker 48 Brewing, 12147 Cortez Blvd, Spring Hill
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LIVE MUSIC ON THE RIVER at Mary’s Fish Camp →
Mary's Fish Camp, 8092 Marys Fish Camp Rd, Spring Hill
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B2B Networking Event
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce 15588 Aviation Loop Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604
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Ambassador Lunch
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce 15588 Aviation Loop Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604
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SPRING HILL COMEDY NIGHT: From HBO - Dean... →
Stage West Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill
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Saturday Night Stand-Up – June 2026 →
Stage West Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill
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Laffs2Go Comedy Show - Dean Napolitano
Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Stage West Playhouse 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd Spring Hill, FL 34606
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rip -Real estate Industry Professionals networking... →
Bagelicious & More Spring Hill, 11147 County Line Rd, Spring Hill
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🗞 Nearby News
Weeki Wachee
- Florida Has A Splashy Summer Stop That Belongs On Every Family Day Trip List (everafterinthewoods.com)
- Seven Quirky Hotel Perks Making Check-In More Fun (gardenandgun.com)
Spring Hill
- Brooksville Woman Killed In Midday SR-50 Crash, Spring Hill Man Injured (tampafp.com)
- Asked and Answered: June 2 (steelers.com)
- Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Top 9.1 Billion mg of THC in 2026, Smokable Sales Surpass 3 Million Ounces (themarijuanaherald.com)
Hudson
- 8512 Longboat Ln, Hudson, FL 34667 (realtor.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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