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🌱 Why Englewood just topped a national list for snowbirds
Also, don't miss Chorus pf the Keys Christmas Show on the Englewood Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why Englewood just topped a national list for snowbirds
Also on today's calendar: Chorus pf the Keys Christmas Show and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Englewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
- Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida beach town named as the 'most affordable' for snowbirds (heraldtribune.com) — Englewood has just been ranked the most affordable U.S. beach town for snowbirds, with winter highs in the 70s and vacation rentals averaging about $64 per person per night. The piece highlights Englewood’s calm Gulf waters and nearby nature spots like Cedar Point Environmental Park and Oyster Creek Regional Park, underscoring the town’s appeal to budget-conscious seasonal visitors.
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📸 Around Englewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Englewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Chorus pf the Keys Christmas Show
Harvest United Methodist Church, 14305 Covenant Way in Lakewood Ranch,
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Fun to be Fit Kids
Elsie Quirk Public Library , 100 W. Dearborn Street , Englewood
10:30 am - Manta Market Fine Arts Crafts Artisanal Foods and More!
Lemon Bay High School , 2201 Placida Rd , Englewood
9:00 am - Scam Artists — Culture Coffee
Culture Coffee , 405 W Dearborn St. , Englewood
10:00 am - Level Up Your Guitar Theory Practice and Recital
Elsie Quirk Public Library , 100 W. Dearborn Street , Englewood
10:30 am - Level Up Your Guitar Theory Practice and Recital
Elsie Quirk Library , 100 W Dearborn St. , Englewood
10:30 am - Breakfast with Santa EFD
599 S Indiana Ave , Englewood
2:00 pm - Katja Dietze — Culture Coffee
Culture Coffee , 405 W Dearborn St. , Englewood
10:00 am - Swingin' Holiday Tunes with Vermont's Easy Street
Elsie Quirk Public Library , 100 W. Dearborn Street , Englewood
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Little Adventures Story Time
Elsie Quirk Public Library , 100 W. Dearborn Street , Englewood
10:30 am - Quirky Knitters
Elsie Quirk Public Library , 100 W. Dearborn Street , Englewood
1:00 pm - 12/11 Trey Wanvig Band
Englewoods On Dearborn Restaurant , 362 W Dearborn St. , Englewood
6:30 pm - Fun to be Fit Kids
Elsie Quirk Public Library , 100 W. Dearborn Street , Englewood
10:30 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I read a post online where someone found a wallet locally the other day and a
Had a considerable amount of cash in it... posted it and was trying to return it... let me see if I can find the post and screen shot it... (Nextdoor Dearborn - Indiana) - ♦️SENIOR♦️
LOST CAT - Domestic Shorthair - PORT CHARLOTTE 33981 LAST SEEN: Wellington Ave & Hoffman PET'S NAME: Harper DESCRIPTION: White with… (Nextdoor Englewood)
- Denny's Inc posted a job opening for Server - Franchise in Englewood. Apply here.
- Aldi, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier/Stocker in Englewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Englewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Venice
- Roaches, rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota area restaurants (news-press.com)
- Punta Gorda mom sues fraternity for son's death after alleged hazing (mysuncoast.com)
- What it's like to compete – and medal – at the taekwon-do world championships as a journalist (kimt.com)
North Port
- North Port city manager faces human resources complaint (fox4now.com)
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