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🌱 Patch AM: After two Frenchies die, are Brandon-area dog daycares regulated enough?
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In today's newsletter:
- After two Frenchies die, are Brandon-area dog daycares regulated enough?
- How the new South Hillsborough Pipeline will affect Brandon drivers soon
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Frenchies Die of Heatstroke: Pet owner wants oversight and regulations of dog daycare centers (wgcu.org) — A Plant City dog owner rushed her two French bulldogs to an emergency veterinary center in Brandon after they collapsed from suspected heatstroke at a Hillsborough County dog daycare, but both dogs died. The case exposes how Florida leaves dog daycare oversight to local governments, many of which—including Hillsborough—have no specific licensing or inspection rules. Experts urge owners to thoroughly vet facilities and consider certified operators, especially for heat-sensitive breeds. 
• South Hillsborough Pipeline Makes Significant Progress (ospreyobserver.com) — Brandon residents are seeing major construction progress on the South Hillsborough Pipeline, which will boost the area's drinking water supply by late 2028. Work is underway along South Kings Avenue, State Road 60, and near the Alafia River, bringing detours and traffic changes. Officials urge drivers to use navigation apps, watch for closures, and keep supporting businesses along the construction route.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brandon
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- Labor Day/Non-Student Day
Kingswood Brandon, FL 33511 - College Fair at Sickles High School
Mintz, 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa
6:00 pm - College Fair at Newsome High School
Mintz, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia
6:00 pm
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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North Brandon Family YMCA, 3097 S Kingsway Rd, Seffner
5:30 pm - Parent's Night Out →
North Brandon Family YMCA, 3097 S Kingsway Rd, Seffner
5:30 pm - Labor Day/Non-Student Day
Kingswood Brandon, FL 33511 - College Fair at Sickles High School
Mintz, 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa
6:00 pm - Icon for Hire →
The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
6:00 pm - College Fair at Newsome High School
Mintz, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia
6:00 pm - GIRLS NIGHT OUT LIVE AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER SEFFNER,FL!!! →
Luna Lounge Seffner, 11018 US-92, Seffner
8:00 pm - Time Travelers Vintage Expo →
Expo Hall, 4800 US-301, Tampa
10:00 am - Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy →
The Orpheum, 14802 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa
6:00 pm
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Monday September 28
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🚨 FOUND: Two Huskies in Hickory Woods Community
Two Huskies appear to be lost and are very hot. They're wearing collars, but there are no name tags. If these are your dogs or you recognize them,… (Nextdoor Hickory Woods)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Brandon. Apply here.
- HCA Healthcare posted a job opening for Unit Secretary PRN in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Tampa
- Chef & The Baker to expand with second Tampa location (tampabay.com)
- South Tampa flood relief project moves toward critical vote as businesses fear years of construction (fox13news.com)
- Hillsborough County Deputies Launch Death Investigation After Deadly Plane Crash Off U.S. 301 (tampafp.com)
Valrico
- ECHO Wins, Black Cat 5K, Garage Sale, Gowns For Girls & More (ospreyobserver.com)
- Riverview Man Arrested After Fleeing Motorcycle Crash, Hiding License Plate In Backpack (tampafp.com)
Tampa
- What Tampa Bay's blue economy growth means for local jobs (baynews9.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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