🌱 Patch AM: Tried the new permanent cornhole boards in Munn Park yet?

Hi Lakeland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Tried the new permanent cornhole boards in Munn Park yet?
• How Lakeland helped launch NASA’s new chief to space leadership

Also on today's calendar: IHOP GRAND OPENING - Lakeland Highlands - FREE BOTTOMLESS PANCAKES.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 62, low: 35.
• Friday: Cool with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Spotted in Munn Park: Cornhole (lkldnow.com) — Downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park now has a permanent cornhole setup tucked under the oak trees along Kentucky Avenue, quietly installed as a test by the city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Early response has been very positive, and officials say the low-cost game could help shape future upgrades like a pavilion and splash pad when funding becomes available.
   

• Who is NASA chief Jared Isaacman (floridatoday.com) — Lakeland plays a key role in NASA chief Jared Isaacman’s story, as he based both his Black Diamond Jet Team and Draken International pilot-training company here. The piece traces his rise from teenage tech entrepreneur to billionaire, private astronaut, and now NASA administrator, highlighting how his Lakeland ventures helped build the world’s largest privately owned fleet of fighter jets.
   

📸 Around Lakeland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeland

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★ Featured events ★

Monday January 19

• IHOP GRAND OPENING - Lakeland Highlands - FREE BOTTOMLESS PANCAKES
  5280 US-98, Lakeland
  6:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday January 20

• IHOP GRAND OPENING - Lakeland Highlands - FREE BOTTOMLESS PANCAKES
  5280 US-98 , Lakeland
  6:00 am

Wednesday January 21

• IHOP GRAND OPENING - Lakeland Highlands - FREE BOTTOMLESS PANCAKES
  5280 US-98 , Lakeland
  6:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Business Builders Roundtable Networking
  OnPoint CoWork Solutions , 1805 James L Redman Pkwy , Plant City
  8:15 am
• Citizen of the Year 2026
  TECO Expo Exhibit Hall , 2301 W. Oak Ave , Plant City
  11:30 am
• Diabetes Support Group
  Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus , 2400 Kathleen Rd , Lakeland
  12:00 pm
• Hong Kong Mahjong at the Library
  Lake Alfred, FL Calendar , 245 N Seminole Avenue , Lake Alfred
  1:30 pm
• Seniors on the Move
  Bartow, FL Calendar Bartow, FL 33830
  2:00 pm
• Lego Club
  Bartow, FL Calendar , 2150 S Broadway Ave. , Bartow
  4:30 pm
• The Authors At Bartow
  Bartow Public Library , 2150 S Broadway Ave , Bartow
  6:00 pm
• Recreation Advisory Committee
  450 N Wilson Ave , Bartow
  10:30 pm

Thursday January 15

• Plant City Toastmasters
  Wesley Centre , 202 W. Reynolds St. , Plant City
  7:30 am
• Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
  Plant City Chamber of Commerce , 118 W. Reynolds St. , Plant City
  9:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ‼️LOST CAT‼️ North Combee Rd / Saddle Creek area.
  Spayed Female Calico. Her name is Dolly and belongs to my 10 year old son. Has a short striped tail, 1 striped arm, and green eyes. #lostcat (Nextdoor Combee)
• We are looking to responsibly rehome our dog.
  She is a female American Terrier — very playful, energetic, and strong. She needs space and an owner who can match her energy level. We have a 1-year… (Nextdoor Stoll Manor)

• Republic Services posted a job opening for Wastewater Operator II in Lakeland. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Auburndale

• Tremendous 10: Weightlifters, basketball players lead list of nominees (theledger.com)
• In Loving Memory of Charles Cloninger (winterhavendaily.com)

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