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🌱 Patch AM: How detectives traced $36,000 in missing Palmetto Bay jewelry
Also, don't miss Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk on the Palmetto Bay Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Palmetto Bay? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How detectives traced $36,000 in missing Palmetto Bay jewelry
Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 78.
- Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Housekeeper accused of stealing, pawning $36K in jewelry from longtime employer (wsvn.com) — A longtime housekeeper is accused of stealing high-end jewelry from a Palmetto Bay home and pawning items over several years, according to investigators. Detectives say more than $36,000 in watches and jewelry were taken, with many pieces traced through pawn records. The suspect was questioned at the Palmetto Bay Policing Unit, admitted to the thefts, and later released on bond.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palmetto Bay
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Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
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Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Let's Puzzle Together
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9:30 am - READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement
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10:30 am - Plarning Club
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3:30 pm - Online Event: Live, Learn, Grow with Ligia Houben
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4:00 pm - Knitting and Crochet Club
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4:30 pm - Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
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4:30 pm - Boldly Read: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Star Trek
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9:30 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
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11:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Drop-in Coloring Fun!
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9:30 am - Board Gamer Club
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9:30 am - Puzzle Club
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9:30 am - Sidewalk Storybook Chalk Art
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9:30 am
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking to hire a gardener in North Palmetto Bay.
I need someone who will dedicate around two hours to the task every other week, has references and charges decent rates. Appreciate your… (Nextdoor Northeast Palmetto Bay) - Hi everyone does anyone know a person that can fix a problem with sprinkler systems a broken pipe I think.
Someone that can speak English and is reasonable. Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Palmetto Bay North)
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Ok Palmetto Bay! 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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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