🌱 Patch AM: How a Carrollwood Day alum is ending his college career in Tampa

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Carrollwood Day alum is ending his college career in Tampa

Also on today's calendar: 46th Annual Live Nativity.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tampa Native Bringing The ‘Belly Rub' Home For Gasparilla Bowl Finale (tampafp.com) — A former Carrollwood Day School standout is closing his college football career back home in Tampa, playing for NC State in Friday’s Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Brandon Cleveland, who grew up locally and now leads community service efforts in Raleigh, hopes to celebrate with his trademark “belly rub” sack celebration in front of family, friends, and Bucs fans.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carrollwood

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Friday December 19

• 46th Annual Live Nativity
  Village Presbyterian Church , 13115 S Village Dr , Tampa
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Candlelight Christmas Eve service
  Village Presbyterian Church , 13115 S Village Dr , Tampa
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Indoor Pickleball
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  9:30 am
• Senior Socials
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 127 State Street West , Oldsmar
  10:00 am
• Basketball Drop-In 16 & Under
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  4:00 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
• SALSA POWER VEN A PASARLA DIFERENTE DJ ECHENIQUE - EIKER BAND LIVE!
  Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill , 4235 W Waters Ave , Tampa
  9:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Keystone Motor Club Free Car Show
  Yellow Bird Studio North , 16921 Gunn Hwy B , Odessa
  9:00 am
• T'ai Chi Chih Advanced
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  9:30 am
• Seijaku: Advanced T’ai Chi Chih and Maximizing Chi
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
  9:30 am
• SOLD OUT! The Beach Buoys
  Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center , 12118 Lake Blanche Dr , Odessa
  10:00 am
• Holiday Market at Keystone Ranch Dec 20th
  Keystone Ranch , 18404 Indiana Ave , Odessa
  10:00 am

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• Write Around Tampa —Rachel Remick Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

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• Olivier Rioux scores first collegiate field goal, Florida dominates Saint Francis - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org)
• Young adults do not feel prepared to 'adult' in Florida (wuft.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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