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Laurel, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Laurel! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Laurel nonprofits are getting the biggest government grants in 2024?
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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Laurel non-profits by government grant revenue in 2024: Florida Conservation Group Inc led local organizations (sarasotareview.com) — Nonprofits based in Laurel, including Florida Conservation Group and Laurel Civic Association, brought in substantial government grant funding in 2024, with Florida Conservation Group leading at more than $515,000. The report compares how much each organization relies on government grants, their total contributions, and how their assets changed over the year, offering a snapshot of local nonprofit finances. 
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🗞 Nearby News
Nokomis
- FIERCE: Reconstructing our community's trust (yoursun.com)
- Sarasota County early voting for primary races begins Aug. 8 (heraldtribune.com)
- Tulare pet store set to close following Tractor Supply announcement (yourcentralvalley.com)
Osprey
- Cops: Keep a U-Haul vehicle, you go to jail (yoursun.com)
Venice
- FOOTBALL: Venice sits ahead of schedule as season approaches (yoursun.com)
- Don't know how to vote? Attend an midterms elections fair (yoursun.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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