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π± Patch AM: Why an Aventura Raiders fan is quietly hoping his team loses
And on the Aventura Patch calendar - Chess Club for Tweens and Teens

Hey there, Aventura! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Why an Aventura Raiders fan is quietly hoping his team loses
Today's riddle: Iβm trying to think of a new cloud joke. π€ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ When Losing Feels Like Winning: As Raiders and Giants Face Off, Fans Root Most for No. 1 Pick (nysun.com) β An Aventura resident, longtime Raiders fan Mike Naso, is among those openly rooting for his struggling team to secure the NFLβs No. 1 draft pick as the 2-13 Raiders face the equally downtrodden Giants. The story explores how fans in Aventura and across the country are torn between wanting a win now and hoping a strategic loss leads to a franchise-changing quarterback or trade haul in Aprilβs draft.
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πΈ Around Aventura
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π Upcoming Events in Aventura
- Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
4:00 pm - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
4:30 pm - New Yearβs Eve
Aventura, FL Calendar Aventura, FL 33180 - New Year's Day
Aventura, FL Calendar Aventura, FL 33180 - Furry Tales
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
11:00 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
11:00 am - Chess Club
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
4:00 pm - Literary Discussions
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
11:00 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
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π Events Nearby
- Miracle at Carousel Club Final Sunday Celebration
Carousel Club , 901 S Federal Hwy , Hallandale Beach
12:00 pm - Food Truck Festival
41 William Rd , West Park
3:00 pm - THE SNOWMAN NEW YEAR ADVENTURE in Hallandale Beach
Cultural Community Center , 410 SE 3rd St , Hallandale Beach
2:00 pm - Adult Computer Literacy Program
North Miami, FL Calendar , 12500 NW 13 Avenue , North Miami
4:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- An abandoned building near Heron Bay Boulevard in Coral Springs collapsed due to an early-morning fire, which was brought under control by crews, with the cause under investigation.
8:28AM on Dec 27: An abandoned building in Coral Springs collapsed due to a fire, with the cause under investigation. (Nextdoor ) - A crash on Florida's Turnpike North before Mile Marker 51 has the right lane blocked, and a crash on 95 Express South at I-595 has all lanes closed.
4:09AM on Dec 27: A crash on Florida's Turnpike North before Mile Marker 51 has the right lane blocked, and all lanes on I-95 Express South at I-595β¦ (Nextdoor )
π Nearby News
Sunny Isles Beach
- Can you swim nude at the beach? Smoke or drink? See the rules in Miami (miamiherald.com)
North Miami
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