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🌱 See which high school bowlers triumphed at Lake Wales’ Kegel Classic.

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which high school bowlers triumphed at Lake Wales' Kegel Classic.

Also on today's calendar: Amateur Cornhole Tournament with $1k cash prize pool and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orangewood volleyball, No. 4 nationally, shines in Las Vegas (miamiherald.com) — Lake Wales' Kegel Training Center just hosted the prestigious Kegel High School Classic, where East River's girls bowling team captured its third straight title and several Central Florida teams posted standout scores. The wider roundup also highlights strong showings by area volleyball, cross-country, and golf programs, underscoring how often top state competitions pass through Lake Wales venues.
   

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    I'm looking for a reliable mobile mechanic who can come to me and take a look at my vehicle. If you're a mobile mechanic or have someone you've… (Nextdoor Hillcrest)
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🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

  • Painting Classes Winter Haven Ceramic Plates (feverup.com)
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  • Which Polk County high school football players top the leaderboard? (newschief.com)

Frostproof

  • 'You're A Monster': Frostproof Driver Convicted Twice In August Nabbed Again On I-4 In Polk County (tampafp.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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