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🌱 Patch AM: Why Brandon’s mosquitoes are so bad right now—and how to fight back

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Brandon's mosquitoes are so bad right now—and how to fight back

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tampa Bay mosquitoes: High humidity and rain drive summer surge (fox13news.com) — Mosquito activity is surging around Brandon and the wider Tampa Bay area thanks to heavy rain and humidity, and Hillsborough County has already logged eight locally acquired dengue cases. A Brandon-based pest control manager explains how standing water fuels breeding and shares simple tips to reduce bites and itching while health officials urge residents to eliminate water around homes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brandon

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    Monday August 24
  • Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
    Brooker Brandon, FL 33511
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Parent Newsletter (September) Sent via Text & Posted Online
    Valrico , FL 33594
    • Thursday August 27
  • Parent Information Night (Times TBA)
    Valrico , FL 33594
    • Friday August 28
  • Neon Spirit Day
    Valrico , FL 33594
    • Monday August 31
  • Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
    Brooker Brandon, FL 33511
  • Art Club Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
    Valrico , FL 33594
    12:55 pm
  • Chorus Begins (4th & 5th Grade)
    Valrico , FL 33594
    12:55 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone near John Moore / Bloomingdale missing a large, tall grey cat?
    I wasn't able to get a picture, but think it may be a Russian Blue. It was trapped in my garage and I tried to feed it, but it didn't seem interested… (Nextdoor Hidden Forest)
  • Hello Brandon Pointe .
    I need someone to put 1 gutter on my house. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Brandon Pointe)
  • Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Expeditor in Brandon. Apply here.
  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Tampa

  • Sunday is National Cuban Sandwich Day, and people are bound to argue about this South Tampa French restaurant's take on the classic (cltampa.com)
  • Florida Republicans Outpace Democrats By Nearly 438,000 Votes In Statewide Primary (tampafp.com)
  • Bobby Fenton And The Free Stretch Make An Appearance At Bucs Camp; We Talk Vita's Contract, The Real Backup QB Situation, And Starters Vs. The Chiefs (joebucsfan.com)

Valrico

Tampa

  • Dengue Cases On The Rise In FL: Health Officials (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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