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šŸŒ± See why a former president is now immortalized in Lake Wales

What's up Lake Wales! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • See why a former president is now immortalized in Lake Wales
  • Have you tried letting your car ā€œroll uphillā€ in Lake Wales?
  • Lake Wales mourns the passing of native daughter Joyce Lilea Miller.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Some sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Florida road trip? Check out these statues during 250th anniversary (usatoday.com) ā€” Lake Walesā€™ own Bok Tower Gardens just gained a new Calvin Coolidge statue, honoring the president who dedicated the sanctuary here in 1929. The piece is part of Floridaā€™s America250FL monuments celebrating the nationā€™s 250th birthday, giving locals another reason to revisit the historic gardens and share their cityā€™s presidential connection with visiting friends and family.
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ā€¢ 12 Wonderfully Weird Roadside Attractions In Florida That Will Make You Do A Double Take (familydestinationsguide.com) ā€” One of Floridaā€™s weirdest roadside stops is right in Lake Wales at Spook Hill, where your car seems to roll uphill thanks to a famous optical illusion. This roundup of quirky attractions across the state spotlights the Lake Wales site alongside tiny post offices, monkey islands, giant lobsters, and more, offering fun road-trip ideas if youā€™re up for exploring beyond town.
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ā€¢ Joyce Lilea Miller Dies At 64 (blogspot.com) ā€” Lake Wales readers are remembering Joyce Lilea Miller, who was born in Lake Wales in 1961 and passed away April 12 at age 64. Family and friends recall her warmth, humor, and years serving students as cafeteria manager at LaBelle High School, as well as her deep love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this doggo today on Canal Rd near the horse boarding place- no collar.
    I have him now, but Animal Control has been called. (Nextdoor Lake Pierce Heights)
  • I'm looking for someone to clean up a property that is located in auburndale.
    This place needs to be mowed, weedeated and all debris picked up. FYI: if you don't have the equipment To do this work, this might not be for youā€¦ (Nextdoor Camp Mack Road)
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Lake Wales Chili's - No Experience Required in Lake Wales. Apply here.
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Commission selects Loyd Stewart as Interim City Manager ā€” Haines City (dailyridge.com)

Ok Lake Wales! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Wales

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lake Wales

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.