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🌱 Patch AM: Why Lutz’s 33559 ZIP code is suddenly a statewide housing standout
And check out Union West at SouthernEaze on the Lutz Patch calendar
Good morning Lutz! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Lutz's 33559 ZIP code is suddenly a statewide housing standout
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy t-storms this afternoon, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Buyer demand stands out in five ZIP codes spanning the state (floridarealtors.org) — Home shoppers are especially zeroing in on Lutz's 33559 ZIP code, which Realtor.com ranks among Florida's five "hottest" housing markets for 2026. Listings there draw well above-average views and sell in about 53 days, signaling strong demand and relatively brisk movement for local sellers and buyers. 
📸 Around Lutz
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lutz
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★ Featured events ★
- Union West at SouthernEaze →
SouthernEaze Bar and Grill, 18430 Livingston Ave, Lutz
6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
Schwarzkopf Lutz, FL 33548 - Labor Day/Non-Student Day
Schwarzkopf Lutz, FL 33548
Monday August 31
Monday September 7
📣 Lutz Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Early Release Day (Students released 1 hour early)
McKitrick Land O' Lakes, FL 33558 - 3rd Grade Math FAST
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624 - Volleyball [HOME] vs. WChapel
Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
6:00 pm - Skybrooke Football [HOME] vs. Stewart
Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
6:30 pm - School Picture Day
McKitrick 5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz, FL 33558, USA - 4th & 5th Grade Math FAST
Claywell Tampa, FL 33624
8:00 am - 9-2-2026 Basic Vegetable Gardening →
Land O'Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes
6:00 pm - Curriculum Night
McKitrick Land O' Lakes, FL 33558
5:00 pm - Volleyball [HOME] vs. Plant
Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
6:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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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
- Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Lutz. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.
🗞 Nearby News
Land O' Lakes
- Gregory Fuller (federalwaymirror.com)
Temple Terrace
- Man arrested for raping homeless woman (alachuachronicle.com)
Tampa
- Chandler Simpson gets key hit as Rays beat Padres in back-and-forth game (miamiherald.com)
- Local Music Spotlight: The Chandler Brothers (cullmantribune.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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