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🌱 What’s planned for Davenport’s July 4 bash at Lewis Matthews?

Davenport, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s planned for Davenport’s July 4 bash at Lewis Matthews?
  • Why Davenport stood nearly alone on Polk County Pride proclamations this June

Also on today's calendar: Church / Place of Worship Security Team CCWL Class and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The ultimate guide to celebrating America's 250th in Polk County (theledger.com) — Davenport is hosting a big Fourth of July celebration at the Lewis Matthews Sports Complex, with festivities starting at 4 p.m., a ribbon-cutting for the new complex at 7 p.m., and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Families can enjoy live music from the Josh Blevins Band, a kid zone, and more, while nearby Polk County cities offer their own fireworks, concerts, and patriotic activities.
   

• LGBTQ Pride proclamations decline among Polk municipalities (newschief.com) — Davenport is one of only two Polk County cities that issued an LGBTQ Pride Month proclamation this year, even as many other local governments backed away. The story explains how Polk Pride’s requests have declined in success, why some cities changed course, and how Lake Wales leaders instead promoted a new “Faith and Family Month” proclamation.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • #REUNITED
    — My sister has her, but can’t keep her due to the fact she already has two dogs that are not friendly with other dogs. Older female lab found Loma… (Nextdoor Loma Del Sol)
  • So I put something we were selling and we're delighted that someone wanted to "buy" it.
    They were going to zelle the money and it turned out to be a scam. O will not be accepting zelle sales anymore. Be aware and be safe. (Nextdoor Florida Pines)
  • Ritchie Bros. posted a job opening for Yard Staff- Part-Time in Davenport. Apply here.
  • MasterCorp posted a job opening for Houseperson - Grill Cleaner - Villatel Solara in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davenport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haines City

  • 32-Year-Old Polk County Deputy Killed in Off-Duty I-4 Crash Near Haines City (iskynews.com)
  • Flood advisory affecting Polk County Wednesday evening triggered by prolonged downpours (tampabay.com)
  • 1303 Mottled Duck Ln, Lakeland, FL 33811 (zillow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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