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In today's newsletter:

• See which new hangouts are coming to Bowen Yard West
• Winter Haven man charged after deadly US 27 hit-and-run.

Also on today's calendar: Amateur Cornhole Tournament with $1k cash prize pool and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 66.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who's moving in to Bowen Yard West in Winter Haven? (miramarflnews.com) — New businesses are headed to Bowen Yard West in downtown Winter Haven, where a major redevelopment of four vacant buildings will bring golf simulators, a retro arcade, stained glass shop, and indoor play café over the next year. Backed by a city tax-increment deal, the project also adds a new pizzeria and indoor seating, expanding options for local families and downtown visitors.
   

• Winter Haven man arrested in connection with deadly hit-and-run on US 27 in Hendry County (winknews.com) — A man from Winter Haven has been arrested in connection with a deadly June hit-and-run on US 27 in Hendry County, following an investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say he allegedly struck a pedestrian, fled, then left his truck at a Polk County RV park and briefly listed it for sale online. The case remains under investigation.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winter Haven

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• DOWNTOWN: Chair Yoga & Standing Balance →
  Winter Haven Public Library Multipurpose Room, 325 AVE A NW, Winter Haven
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• WHRCC BRANCH: PlayStation Party! →
  WHRCC Branch Technology Lab, 801 MLK Blvd NE, Winter Haven
  3:30 pm
• Laugh Out Lounge →
  Laugh Out Lounge, 19 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven
  8:00 pm
• Stephen Henry at Laugh Out Lounge →
  Laugh Out Lounge, 19 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• The Whimsy & Rage Apothecary: Poisons & Potions →
  Hibiscus Belle Vintage Shop, 303 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven
• Blue Star Welcome Week 2026 - LEGOLAND Chance Event →
  1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven
  8:00 am
• DOWNTOWN: Haunte Couture - Creating Your Own Costumes →
  Winter Haven Public Library Multipurpose Room, 325 AVE A NW, Winter Haven
  12:00 pm
• DOWNTOWN: Board Game Meet →
  Winter Haven Public Library Multipurpose Room, 325 AVE A NW, Winter Haven
  2:30 pm
• Stephen Henry at Laugh Out Lounge →
  Laugh Out Lounge, 19 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven
  8:00 pm
• Laugh Out Lounge →
  Laugh Out Lounge, 19 3rd Street Northwest, Winter Haven
  8:00 pm
Monday September 28
• DOWNTOWN: Traditional Chinese Mahjong →
  Winter Haven Public Library Multipurpose Room, 325 AVE A NW, Winter Haven
  1:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Amateur Cornhole Tournament with $1k cash prize pool →
  RP FUNDING CENTER, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Beautiful Wednesday to all
  We need to be thankful for another day of life, Today don't let anything dim your joy or Make you lose sight of what truly Matters. Today is a… (Nextdoor Cypress Gardens)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Winter Haven. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for General Manager (03859) - 5622 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Auburndale

• Florida high school football Super 10 rankings: Columbia leads Class 4A (theledger.com)
• Trucking's Silent Toll: 16 Carriers File for Bankruptcy in Weeks as Fuel Costs and Weak Demand Bite (webpronews.com)
• Auburndale Police Department Celebrates Retirement of Pat O'Neal After More Than 25 Years of Service — Auburndale (dailyridge.com)

Haines City

• Haines City Helps Revive Polk State College Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program — Haines City (dailyridge.com)
• 1918 Rocky St, Haines City, FL 33844 (zillow.com)
• Dundee Mayor Says He Won't Support Nearly $30,000 Pay Increase For Town Clerk Ahead Of Tonight's Vote — Dundee (dailyridge.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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