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🌱 Patch AM: Why Hooters is closing statewide but opening a new spot in Lutz.
Happening soon: Heart Medicine : A Ceremonial Cacao Circle | RaÃces que Viajan on the Lutz Patch calendar
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:
- Why Hooters is closing statewide but opening a new spot in Lutz.
Also on today's calendar: Contractors & Cigars and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 71.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Hooters restaurants keep disappearing as iconic chain loses longtime locations in founding state (foxnews.com) — Lutz residents can expect a new Hooters restaurant to open nearby, even as the chain shutters longtime locations across Florida and other states after bankruptcy restructuring. The story explains how closures in Jacksonville, Panama City Beach, Boca Raton and beyond fit into Hooters' new franchise-focused strategy, while noting that Lutz and The Villages are key parts of its Florida comeback. 
📸 Around Lutz
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lutz
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★ Featured events ★
- Heart Medicine : A Ceremonial Cacao Circle | Raíces que Viajan →
East Lake Burrell Drive, Lutz
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Contractors & Cigars →
Cigars International Superstore, 2691 Creek Grass Way, Lutz
6:00 pm - Women Impact Network Wesley Chapel. Free Admission →
Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel, 26000 Sierra Center Boulevard, Lutz
6:30 pm - Thriving Kids Workshop: ADHD, Anxiety, Sensory & Behavior →
Full Life Chiropractic, 21754 SR 54, Lutz
7:00 pm - Baby Café - Tampa Family Health Center (Lutz) →
Tampa Family Health Centers – Bearss Ave, 1212 E. Bearss Ave., Lutz
10:00 am - Sunlake Academy Discovery Nights: Map Your Student's Future! →
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
6:00 pm - Seminar: Help! We're Going on a Short-Term Trip! →
Creekside Church, 311 Newberger Rd, Lutz
9:00 am - Seminar: Help! We're Going on a Short-Term Trip! • Tampa, FL • Oct 16-17 →
Creekside Church, 311 Newberger Rd, Lutz
9:00 am - Intro To Epoxy Training - Tampa FL →
Epoxy Depot Tampa, 16011 N Nebraska Avenue Suite 107, Lutz
9:00 am - Psalms Night: An Evening with Love Is Ministry →
Revelations Cafe, 17808 North Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz
6:00 pm - Mosaics in Lutz →
Auzalu's Artisan Market and Pottery Studio, 16116 Hanna Road, Lutz
6:00 pm - Fearless Women's Summit- Tampa 2026 →
26000 Sierra Center Boulevard, Lutz
8:00 am
Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Lutz Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lutz PatchAM possible:
- Chewy Vet Care — (813) 517-8343
- Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness — (813) 575-2805
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet my extremely handsome foster, Moxie!
He is around 6 months old, neutered and fully vetted with all vaccinations. Moxie loves to play and actually plays fetch! Once he is comfortable… (Nextdoor Brant Shores)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lutz. Apply here.
- JCPenney posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.
🗞 Nearby News
Land O' Lakes
- Land O' Lakes locals concerned over FDOT plans for busy US 41 and SR 54 intersection (tampabay28.com)
- Bishop McLaughlin to host Halloween-themed Black Flag XC Meet (lakerlutznews.com)
- Business Digest: Liquor Depot raises $18K for Alstott foundation (lakerlutznews.com)
Temple Terrace
- Temple Terrace residents face bigger water bills. So does the city (tampabay.com)
Tampa
- 31 Can't-Miss Fall Events In Tampa Bay: Oktoberfest, Halloween On Central (patch.com)
- Father Arrested After 5 Children Found Unattended In Tampa Home: Sheriff (patch.com)
- Tropical Depression 9 Forms In Gulf, Forecasters Say (patch.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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