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In today's newsletter:

• How Brandon’s new hurricane-ready Habitat homes could help local veterans

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside Habitat for Humanity's hurricane-ready homes in Florida (newsnationnow.com) — New hurricane-hardened Habitat for Humanity homes are rising at Windhorst Commons in Brandon, with priority for veterans, first responders, and families hit by recent hurricanes. State lawmakers are being asked for nearly $1 million to expand these affordable homes, which include reinforced construction, financial education, and HUD-approved counseling for buyers earning under 80% of the area median income.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Shimmering Lights Winter Walk the Lights
  Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
  6:30 pm
• A Course in Miracles 7:15 pm In-person & Zoom
  Unity of Tampa , UT Club House , Tampa
  7:00 pm
• Psychometry & Mediumship Group
  Unity of Tampa , UT Fellowship Hall , Tampa
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Wednesday Gathering Meditation & Discussion
  Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave , Tampa
  6:30 pm
• Ladies Night at The River's Edge Bar & Grill
  6226 Ohio Ave , Gibsonton
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Last Thursday of Every Month at Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille
  Gaspar's Patio Bar & Grille , 8448 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Shimmering Lights Winter Walk-Thru
  Sun-Kissed Acres , 2302 N Dover Rd , Dover
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Swim Lessons - School Age - Intermediate
  North Brandon Family YMCA , 3097 S Kingsway Rd , Seffner
  11:40 am
• The 2026 Freedom Shift: Escape the Trap & Build Your Legacy
  410 N Kingsway Rd , Seffner
  3:45 pm
• Jamie O Acoustic
  The Talking Pint Bar & Bistro , 13418 Boyette Rd , Riverview
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Rusty & Laurie Wright
  Council Oak Steaks & Seafood (in Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) , 5223 Orient Rd , Tampa
  6:00 pm
• Riverview Paint and Sip – Night on the Town
  The Talking Pint Bar & Bistro , 13418 Boyette Rd , Riverview
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone know a place that is open today that will take dogs my neighbors roommate has been gone for days and left with some personal belongings and is not returning back he just left his 3 dogs behind...
  Please keep scrolling if have negative comments thank Yu in advance the female (1st pic) she is a bully she is about 2-3 yrs old her name is Emma … (Nextdoor Timber Pond)
• Who can recommend a reliable service to grade my back yard flat to fix drainage issues and prevent erosion around my house?
  I need someone to assess the situation and provide suggestions, possibly including installing a French Drain. Please share any trusted professionals… (Nextdoor Providence Lakes)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Brandon. Apply here.
• Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Tampa

• Search Underway For Driver Who Fled Deadly Crash On US-92 In Hillsborough County (tampafp.com)

Valrico

• Florida Forest Service warns about wildfires in ‘driest winter' in recent memory (nbcmiami.com)

Seffner

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