🌱 Did you see the late-night fireball over Windermere?

Hello Windermere! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Did you see the late-night fireball over Windermere?
• Where does Windermere football stand in this week's Super 16?

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Oakland and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 76.
• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Andy's Astronomy: Space Telescope Headed Back to Earth (hhjonline.com) — A bright fireball streaked over Windermere at 2:29 a.m. on Aug. 21, with residents as far as Valdosta and Palm Bay also reporting the meteor. The column explains how often such fireballs occur, why Swift space telescope debris is unlikely to pose danger, and how families here can use apps and reporting tools to enjoy safe, educational skywatching.
   

• Super 16 Coaches Poll: DeLand football returns to unanimous No. 1 status (orlandosentinel.com) — Orlando's Super 16 high school football poll keeps DeLand firmly at No. 1 while Edgewater's win over Windermere, 42–28, helps solidify its top-five spot. Windermere also appears among teams receiving votes, signaling growing regional respect and setting up intriguing Thursday and Friday matchups that could further shake up the standings.
   

📸 Around Windermere

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Windermere

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Oakland →
  15708 W Colonial Dr, Oakland
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Music Bingo →
  Gator's Windermere, 6516 Old Brick Rd, Windermere
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Thriller Dance Class - Windermere →
  Resonance Yoga, 13796 Bridgewater Crossings Boulevard, Windermere
Friday September 11
• Windermere Farmers Market at Town Square Park →
  Town Square, W 6th Ave, Windermere
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Exclusive Med Aesthetics & Hair Restoration - Open House →
  13704 Village Lakeview Ave suite 250, Windermere
Saturday September 26
• Discover Your Italian Heritage →
  Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St, Windermere
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Windermere Brewing Company →
  Windermere Brewing Company, 111 W 5th Ave, Windermere
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• FS8 Windermere x Caryoli: FREE Community Yoga Class for Women →
  FS8 Windermere, 7798 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere
Monday October 5
• Annual Golf Tournament →
  Golden Bear Club, 6300 Jack Nicklaus Pkwy, Windermere
  7:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 9
• Remembrance 9/11 Tribute 25th Anniversary Exhibit →
  City Hall Chambers, 300 W Plant Street, Winter Garden
  3:00 pm
• Brewing Up Business →
  Winter Garden FL
  4:00 pm
• Brewing Up Business | Crooked Can Winter Garden 09.09.2026 →
  Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W Plant St, Winter Garden
  4:00 pm
• Spiritual Formation Class →
  Crossline Fieldhouse, 17936 Old YMCA Rd, Winter Garden
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🚨 LOST DOG — REBEL 🚨
  My friend's dog Rebel is missing. He is a small white Maltese mix. Last seen: Camden Park Drive Time: Around 5:00 PM I've attached two recent photos… (Nextdoor Keene's Pointe Fl)

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Housekeeping Professional in Winter Garden. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Home Team Supervisor in Winter Garden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windermere here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Garden

• 6 Takeaways from the West Orange Property Tax Town Hall (wintergardenvox.com)
• 17019 Haggerty Hollow Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (redfin.com)
• Grower to Grower Podcast: Trends in the Tropicals and Foliage Market With Chris Rocheleau (greenhousegrower.com)

Ocoee

• Central Florida Labor Day likely to be a wet one, NWS says (orlandosentinel.com)

Ok Windermere! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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