🌱 Patch AM: Why Moreno Bakery just landed on DoorDash’s national Top 50 list

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• Why Moreno Bakery just landed on DoorDash’s national Top 50 list

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Tampa Bay Bakeries Earn Spot in DoorDash's Top 50 U.S. Dessert Shops (myq105.com) — Brandon’s own Moreno Bakery on Brandon Blvd has been named one of DoorDash’s Top 50 local dessert shops in the entire country, based on stellar customer ratings. The list also honors Gretchen’s Goodies in nearby Riverview, spotlighting both small, family-run bakeries during the busy holiday dessert season.
   

📸 Around Brandon

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• City Council Meeting
  Temple Terrace, FL Calendar Temple Terrace, FL 33617
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Wednesday Gathering Meditation & Discussion
  Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave , Tampa
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Field Trip: The Lemon Orchard Venue on the Lake — Temple Terrace Garden Club
  The Lemon orchard venue on the lake , 11291 Knights Griffin Rd , Thonotosassa
  9:30 am
• Book Discussion
  Seffner-Mango Branch Library , 410 N Kingsway Rd , Seffner
  11:00 am
• Matchmaking a Family Tree
  Thonotosassa Branch Library , 10715 Main St , Thonotosassa
  4:00 pm
• Merry Little Mat Pilates & Wine Tasting at The Osprey View
  The Osprey View , 11501 Thonotosassa Rd , Thonotosassa
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Parent's Night Out - Gibsonton, FL 2025
  Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road , 9650 Old Big Bend Rd , Riverview
  6:00 pm
• Inclusive Dance Party at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. West Florida
  Greater Tampa Showmen's Association , 12350 N 56th St , Temple Terrace
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winthrop Pop Up Market @ Winthrop Town Centre – December 20, 2025, Riverview, FL
  Winthrop Town Centre , 6108 Ave , Riverview
  9:00 am
• Beagle Meet Up @ Mango Dog Park – December 20, 2025, Seffner, FL
  Mango Dog Park , 11717 Clay Pit Rd , Seffner
  9:30 am
• STEAM Time: Snow Globe
  78th Street Community Library , 7625 Palm River Rd , Tampa
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors!
  Thank you so much to those that have donated clothing for the homeless! I am doing one last call for men’s clothing. If anybody has anything that can… (Nextdoor Shadow Bay)
• Need a plumber today asap!
  Both sides of my kitchen sink are filling up with water when I wash dishes (Nextdoor Lakeview Village Brandon)

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Walmart Merchandiser in Brandon. Apply here.
• ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Evening Commercial Cleaner in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Valrico

• Eye On Business — Valrico, December 2025 (ospreyobserver.com)
• Holiday Activities For The Entire Family To Enjoy — Valrico, December 2025 (ospreyobserver.com)

Seffner

• Soccer Recap: Seffner Christian Snags Third Victory in Last Four Games (maxpreps.com)
• Lutz couple's dream RV grounded after registration delays (wfla.com)

Tampa

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-- The Patch AM Team

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