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- How a Land O' Lakes teacher turned cosplay into classroom magic
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Land O' Lakesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Innovative teacher at Angeline Academy 'honestly never expected' nomination (tampabeacon.com) β A Land O' Lakes social studies teacher at Angeline Academy of Innovation is a finalist for Pasco County Teacher of the Year, thanks to her immersive, costume-filled history lessons. Her creative βglow-roomβ transformations and long career in special and gifted education have inspired local students, including at Land O' Lakes High, and sheβll learn if she wins at the Jan. 23 S.T.A.R. Awards.
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- English Conversation Corner - Land O Lakes
Land O'Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Girls Soccer [HOME] vs. ZHills (JV + Var - Senior Night)
Sunlake High School Land O Lakes, FL 34638
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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π Events Nearby
- JV & V Boys Basketball @ Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel High School , 30651 Wells Rd , Wesley Chapel
6:00 pm - Wednesday Gathering Meditation & Discussion
Unity of Tampa , 2610 Silver Lake Ave , Tampa
6:30 pm - Winter Performance
Athenian Academy of Technology and the Arts (Grades K-8) , 3118 Seven Springs Blvd , New Port Richey
6:30 pm - Pepin Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Classical Prep
Classical Preparatory School , 12836 Shady Hills Rd , Spring Hill
7:00 pm - Field Trip: The Lemon Orchard Venue on the Lake β Temple Terrace Garden Club
The Lemon orchard venue on the lake , 11291 Knights Griffin Rd , Thonotosassa
9:30 am - Bilingual Story Time
Egypt Lake Partnership Library , 3403 W Lambright St , Tampa
3:30 pm - Matchmaking a Family Tree
Thonotosassa Branch Library , 10715 Main St , Thonotosassa
4:00 pm - Girls Soccer vs Pasco V Only
Wiregrass Ranch High School , 2909 Mansfield Blvd , Wesley Chapel
4:00 pm - Merry Little Mat Pilates & Wine Tasting at The Osprey View
The Osprey View , 11501 Thonotosassa Rd , Thonotosassa
6:00 pm - Girls Basketball V Only @ Berkely Prep
Berkeley Prep
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Polished Casual in Lutz. Apply here.
- Tijuana Flats Tex-Mex posted a job opening for Front of House - Collier Parkway. Operations- Hourly Team Member 165-Collier Parkway23100 S.R. 54Unit 101Lutz, FL 33549, USA +0 more Apr 3, 2023 Part Time in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Land O' Lakes here.
π Nearby News
Lutz
- Farm animals, birthday videos and Principal of the Year (suncoastnews.com)
- Beacon Bites: Food + Beer equals a solid night out and a good time. (tampabeacon.com)
Wesley Chapel
- Florida Troopers Hunt For Driver Who Struck Woman In Wesley Chapel Bike Lane In August (tampafp.com)
- Simpson Channels $25 Million Into Florida Farms To Clean Up State Waterways (tampafp.com)
- Basketball Game Preview: Sports Leadership & Management Spartans vs. Calvary Christian Warriors (maxpreps.com)
University
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