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🌱 Patch AM: Which Carrollwood Day School alum just joined FGCU women’s soccer?
Also, don't miss Wednesday Walk & Brunch on the Carrollwood Patch calendar

Good morning Carrollwood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Carrollwood Day School alum just joined FGCU women’s soccer?
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Blankenship inks five transfer signees (fgcuathletics.com) — A former Carrollwood Day School standout is among five transfers joining Florida Gulf Coast University’s women’s soccer team, highlighting the strong pipeline from local high school programs to Division I play. The detailed announcement showcases each player’s college stats and honors, underscoring how Tampa Bay–area talent, including Carrollwood, continues to shape FGCU’s roster.
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Find out what's happening in Carrollwood-Northdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wednesday Walk & Brunch
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
8:00 am - Baby Sign Language
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
11:00 am - Winter Group Connection
Children's Board Family Resource Centers in Temple Terrace , 5892 E Fowler Ave , Temple Terrace
12:00 pm - Kids LEGO Club
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
3:30 pm - Hip Hop
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
6:30 pm - Wednesday Gathering Meditation & Discussion
Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave , Tampa
6:30 pm - Drawing & Cartooning
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Avenue North , Oldsmar
6:30 pm - Advanced Theater Dance
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
7:30 pm - Preschool Play
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
10:00 am - Toddler Time with Mr Anthony
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
10:00 am - Preschool Storytime with Mr Anthony
Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
3:30 pm - Centennial Celebration Committee
Temple Terrace, FL Calendar Temple Terrace, FL 33617
4:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
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🗞 Nearby News
University
- Somto Cyril's ejection paves way for Florida's frontcourt's dominance against Georgia - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org)
Tampa
- Tampa Police Department rolls out AI technology to help officers, dispatchers (fox13news.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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