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Good morning Lake Wales! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Lake Wales home prices compare across Polk County now
  • How Lake Wales teens can explore real hospital careers this fall

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Lakeland metro area (pasconewsonline.com) — Lake Wales homeowners will want to note that typical home values sit around $243,000, down slightly over the past year but still more than 22% higher than five years ago. The ranking compares Lake Wales with 19 other Polk County communities in the Lakeland–Winter Haven metro. It's a quick snapshot of how your neighborhood's prices stack up regionally.
   

• AdventHealth Explorers Program Graduates Fifteen Pursuing Health Care Careers (lakewalesnews.net) — Young adults from around the area just wrapped up AdventHealth's Explorers program, which included hands-on experiences at AdventHealth Lake Wales and a graduation ceremony at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. Participants explored more than 10 medical fields, learned youth mental health skills, and built mentoring relationships with local healthcare professionals. Another open house this fall will invite new Lake Wales teens to apply.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors,
    Hi have a rather weird demand… My dog just turned 15 years old. I brought her back from South America where she was a feral dog that got hit badly… (Nextdoor Cypress Lake)
  • Neighbors, please join our new community group!
    It's a place for residents and property owners to share local news, discuss concerns, suggest improvements, and work together to protect and improve… (Nextdoor Lake Pierce Ranchettes)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Lake Wales. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LAKE WALES, FL S19890 in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

Haines City

  • Florida city holds property taxes flat, cuts fire fee, and says homeowners could save $250 (thecooldown.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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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