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🌱 What 9/11 survivor will share his story in Windermere this year?

Windermere, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Windermere! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What 9/11 survivor will share his story in Windermere this year?
  • How will Windermere Prep replace two injured quarterbacks this season?

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Oakland and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 77.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local retired first responders share stories of survival 25 years after 9/11 (orangeobserver.com) — Windermere residents will hear powerful first-hand 9/11 stories this year as survivor Jimmy Brown speaks at the town’s remembrance ceremony, joined in spirit by local retired paramedic Raul Perez. Both men, now living in West Orange communities, describe harrowing escapes, ongoing health struggles, and survivor’s guilt while continuing to honor victims through annual tributes and community events.
   

• Windermere Prep prepares to regroup after injury-filled season opener (orangeobserver.com) — Windermere Preparatory School’s football team is scrambling after losing both its starting and backup quarterbacks to injuries in the Sept. 4 season opener, just a year after winning a state title. Coaches are now turning to versatile sophomore Carter Pucci and senior leader Colton Berry as they reshuffle positions and lean on a strong Class of 2029 to keep the Lakers’ championship hopes alive.
   

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  • AECOM Corporation posted a job opening for Graphic Designer in Ocoee. Apply here.
  • City of Orlando Florida posted a job opening for Recreation Worker (Jackson Recreation Center) in Orlando. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Windermere here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Garden

  • Overlook 2 at Hamlin estate tops Horizon West home sales from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 (orangeobserver.com)
  • 6 Takeaways from the West Orange Property Tax Town Hall (wintergardenvox.com)
  • Central Florida 9/11 remembrance events to mark 25 years since deadly attacks (wesh.com)

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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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