🌱 Which Margate classrooms are asking for your help right now?

Coffee in hand, Margate? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Margate classrooms are asking for your help right now?
• Could a fake ‘U.S. Marshal’ target Margate residents next?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 80.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 80 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Margate Classrooms Seek Donations (margatenews.net) — Margate teachers are asking residents to help fund 14 DonorsChoose classroom projects that provide books, hands-on math tools, sensory supports, flexible seating, and even athletic and e-sports resources. Community members can browse each Margate project online and contribute any amount, directly helping local students feel more prepared, comfortable, and engaged when they return to school.
   

• Alleged U.S. Marshal Scam Suspect Arrested After Senior Loses More Than $300,000 (tamaractalk.com) — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives warn residents, including those in Margate, about a sophisticated phone scam where callers pose as U.S. Marshals and demand victims convert savings into gold. A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested, but investigators believe more victims are out there. Officials stress that law enforcement will never call to demand money or banking details.
   

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📸 Around Margate

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Margate

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 12

• Bowling at AMF Margate →
  AMF Margate Lanes, 2020 N State Rd 7, Margate
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Margate Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Freshman Fast Pass Event
  Monarch High Pompano Beach, FL 33073
  8:00 am

Friday August 7

• Back to School
  Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
• CSCCR Chamber Voices (Toastmasters Club)
  Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Motherhood Village 2902 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
  12:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Sensory Saturdays | Coral Springs Museum of Art | Coral Springs, FL →
  Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855A Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• City Commission Workshop →
  Tamarac, FL Calendar, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac
  10:00 am
• IPP® Virtual Connection Experience! →
  Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Virtual
  12:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• The Monarchs CRG
  Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
  11:45 am
• IPP® Coral Springs Connection Experience! →
  Office Evolution - Coral Springs, FL, Coral Springs
  12:20 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Professional Women's Alliance (PWA) Luncheon Presented by Baptist Health
  Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant Promenade at Coconut Creek 4473 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
  11:30 am
• Lunchtime Leaders →
  Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
  12:00 pm
• City Commission Meeting →
  Tamarac, FL Calendar, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Margate PatchAM possible:

• ENT - Coral Springs FL | Sinus & Allergy – Dr. David Kasle — (954) 796-0400
  Dr. David Kasle ENT & allergy appointments in Coral Springs

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND KITTEN — Coral Bay / Bayfront Drive, Margate
  A small, young kitten was found today, August 4, near 6623 Bayfront Drive, Margate, FL 33063, in The Cape HOA in Coral Bay community. The kitten… (Nextdoor Coral Bay)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Margate. Apply here.
• EZCORP, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Margate. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Margate here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Coconut Creek

• Coconut Creek High Welcomes Linda Bailey to Leadership Team (coconutcreektalk.com)
• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001018164-26-000068 (sec.gov)
• Coconut Creek man considers suing condo association over unaddressed house fire (wsvn.com)

Coral Springs

• Harmony Indian Cuisine in Coral Springs Offers 5% Off for New Customers This Month (tapinto.net)
• Deco dives into the best places to beat the heat in Broward (wsvn.com)
• Book Pet Care Services in Coral Springs, FL with Yessivell O. from $20/hr (care.com)

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Ok Margate! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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