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🌱 Tavares junior’s 16:00 run shakes up Florida cross-country rankings
Tavares, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Tavares! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Tavares junior’s 16:00 run shakes up Florida cross-country rankings
Also on today's calendar: Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5) and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
- Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Muller, Sallault Headline Florida's Week Two Top-10 Movers (milesplit.com) — A standout performance by Tavares High junior Liam Ilea put the city on Florida’s cross-country map this week, as he finished second at Whispering Pines in 16:00.60 to rank No. 16 statewide. The article also spotlights several other top boys and girls runners reshaping Florida’s early-season rankings. 
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Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5) →
Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares
10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting →
Tavares Calendar, City Hall - Council Chambers 201 E. Main Street, Tavares
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City Council Public Hearing - First Reading of Tentative Millage Rate and Budget Resolutions for FY 2026-2027 →
Tavares Calendar, 201 E. Main Street, Tavares
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ToastMasters of Tavares →
Tavares Chamber of Commerce 300 E. Main St. Tavares FL, 32778
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Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5) →
Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares
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Meditation in the Garden →
Discovery Gardens, 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares
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Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5) →
Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave #3099, Tavares
10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drop-In Crochet Class →
Mount Dora, FL Calendar, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
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Bibliobop →
Mount Dora, FL Calendar, 1995 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora
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The Golden Triangle Toastmasters
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 1 W Orange Eustis, 32726
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Soccer Match @ Roberto Clemente Middle School
Arbor Ridge K-8 6000 Roberto Clemente Rd, Orlando, FL 32807
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Music Video Bingo at Whiskey Kitchen
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora Whiskey Kitchen is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atmosphere makes it an id
7:00 pm
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whoever owns that sweet little cat that hangs out on Waters Gate Drive, please be a responsible owner and bring him/her inside.
The poor thing is desperate for attention and love. Looks hungry as well. I have seen the cat almost get run over numerous times. If I wasn't… (Nextdoor Oak Bend) - Does your yard need a little TLC?
Call garden guru 352-459-8100. Affordable and reliable (Nextdoor Dead River Road)
- Tavares High School posted a job opening for Lay Coach - Flag Football Coach in Tavares. Apply here.
- City of Eustis Florida posted a job opening for Wastewater Operator C in Eustis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tavares here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eustis
- Eustis, FL Author Takes Young Readers on an A-to-Z Space Adventure (prleap.com)
- U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.2 Million in Lake-Sumter State College Workforce Training Center (sltablet.com)
- Helen Lucy Mazur (leesburg-news.com)
Mount Dora
- Lori Beth Hobson (leesburg-news.com)
- Curaleaf Processing Lab Technician - Night Shift in Mount Dora, FL (mlive.com)
Leesburg
- Speeding Leesburg motorcyclist stopped with revoked license (leesburg-news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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