🌱 How a Belleview High senior just made STEM history for Marion County
Hello Belleview! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Belleview High senior just made STEM history for Marion County
- Belleview firefighters join major response after Ocala veteran’s home destroyed
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunshine and remaining warm, temps: high: 91, low: 62.
- Sunday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Belleview's Briana Stephens Makes STEM History (voiceofsouthmarion.com) — A Belleview High School senior just made local STEM history, becoming the first Marion County Public Schools student to earn a Grand Award Ying Scholar honor at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair. Her innovative ear-surgery project also brought extra funding to Belleview High’s science program and highlighted the strength of the district’s Big Springs STEM students, who collected numerous awards and scholarships. 
• Veteran displaced after mobile home in Ocala destroyed by fire (ocala-news.com) — Firefighters from multiple Marion County stations, including Belleview Station #18, helped battle a fast-moving blaze that destroyed a veteran’s mobile home in Ocala this week. Crews quickly contained the fire without injuries, and the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced resident while investigators work to determine the cause.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
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Social Shuffle
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
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Pokemon Trading Event
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
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EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
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The Invitation
Silver Springs Shores Community Center , 590 Silver Rd , Ocala
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
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Spring Concert Series
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 120 W Lady Lake Boulevard , Lady Lake
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Sounds of Spring VIP
Snooky Park , 120 W Lady Lake Blvd , Lady Lake
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Weekend Brunch at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
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Children's Craft Kits
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake -
Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 250 Rolling Acres Road , Lady Lake
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Tiny Tots
Lady Lake, FL Calendar , 225 W Guava St. , Lady Lake
10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I wanted to thank everyone for your prayers and comments on power of attorney.
Brain surgery went great. I just got home. If anyone ever needs a good hospital, HCA Ocala on 441. I have had the best care from Dr's and Nurses !!!! (Nextdoor Belleview)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Belleview. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Belleview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belleview here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocala
- Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission Approves Recommendation Request for Vision 2050 Plan (352today.com)
- Better Together, Ocala Church to Host Nationwide Days of Second Chances Job Fair (352today.com)
- Hooters Ocala to close after decade of operations (ocala.com)
The Villages
- Bogus $100 bills turn up at Magnolia Plaza in The Villages (villages-news.com)
Ok Belleview! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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