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🌱 Patch AM: How long will South Kings Avenue stay squeezed to one lane?
Also check out Free Dog Training Class on the Bloomingdale Patch calendar

Hi Bloomingdale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How long will South Kings Avenue stay squeezed to one lane?
Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Reminder: 24-hour Lane Closure On S. Kings Ave. Begins Sept. 15 (ospreyobserver.com) — Drivers in the Bloomingdale area should expect the southbound exterior lane of South Kings Avenue near Buckhorn Creek to stay closed around the clock through Friday, with single-lane traffic and access to Denham Road maintained. Starting Saturday, Sept. 19, the lane will reopen at night but daytime closures will continue into early October while crews repair a concrete barrier wall.
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Saturday September 19
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Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Brandon, 169 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon - AHA BLS CPR and AED Class in Brandon - CPR Classes Near Me Brandon, Tampa →
CPR Classes Near Me Brandon, Tampa, 213 N Knights Ave, Brandon - Fall Faves Cookie Decorating Class →
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. - Lithia, 3432 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico - Bullfrog Creek Brewing – Valrico →
Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co, 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico - Hope for Her Pant-Tea Party →
New Hope Church, 121 A N. Knights Ave, Brandon
11:00 am - After The Applause →
508 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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Tampa
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Ok Bloomingdale! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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