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What's up Lutz! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lutz's Stephen Garcia faces cancer while helping others get screened
  • See who's being honored at Pasco's big economic awards night
  • How Lutz seniors can plug into Hillsborough's active senior centers

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stephen Garcia's wife gives update on former South Carolina QB's cancer battle (greenvilleonline.com) — Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia, a Lutz resident, is recovering in intensive care after surgery in his ongoing battle with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. His family's new foundation, Quarterback Your Health, is already funding colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and at‑risk people around Tampa Bay, and recent updates say his treatment journey will continue with close surveillance.
   

• Pasco EDC honoring Sierra with 2026 Leadership Award (lakerlutznews.com) — Lutz readers are at the center of Pasco EDC's 2026 Leadership Award announcement, with Michael J. Sierra being honored Oct. 1 for decades of work shaping Pasco's growth, including Cypress Creek Town Center. The event at Pasco-Hernando State College's Instructional Performing Arts Center will feature a video tribute, and residents can register online to attend.
   

• Brandon Senior Center Crowns First-ever Beauty Pageant Queen (ospreyobserver.com) — Lutz seniors are served by one of seven Hillsborough County senior centers offering daily activities, classes, and free lunches for residents 60 and older. A recent beauty pageant at the Brandon Senior Center highlighted how these programs keep older adults social, active, and confident, with more celebrations like a countywide senior prom planned this month.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on September 23, 2026 in Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 near Beeyond Play on Shumard Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Lakes Edge Ln)
  • My pool pavers need to be cleaned and I have mold growing between some of them.
    I guess I need to have them cleaned and sealed. Any recommendations? Thanks! (Nextdoor Calusa)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lutz. Apply here.
  • Maximus posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative Bilingual Spanish, Healthcare (Part Time) in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Tampa, Columbus lead CoStar's small-bay industrial performance ranking (ajot.com)
  • WWE Announces Full 2026 Holiday Tour With Ten New House Show Dates & Locations - eWrestling (ewrestling.com)

Ok Lutz! 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 for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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