🌱 Patch AM: How The Rock remembers his father’s final days in Lutz

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In today's newsletter:

• How The Rock remembers his father’s final days in Lutz

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Rock recalls emotional final conversation with father (f4wonline.com) — A WWE Hall of Famer’s final days have a direct Lutz connection, as Rocky Johnson died in 2020 at his Lutz home that his son, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, bought for him. In a recent podcast, The Rock opened up about their difficult relationship, a major argument just before his father’s death, and how those unresolved feelings still affect him today.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Comics Night Out
  Side Splitters Comedy Club - Wesley Chapel , 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd Theater , Unit 7 , Wesley Chapel
  4:30 pm
• Pick Your Project Workshop (ages 16 & up)
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Wesley Chapel , Next to Pasta Di Guy , 4843 Bruce B Downs Blvd , Wesley Chapel
  6:30 pm
• Davis Coen Trio
  Shuffle , 2612 N Tampa St , Tampa
  7:00 pm
• Michael Winslow
  Side Splitters Comedy Club - Wesley Chapel , 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd Theater , Unit 7 , Wesley Chapel
  7:30 pm
• Michael Winslow at Side Splitters at The Grove
  Side Splitters Comedy Club - Wesley Chapel , 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd Theater , Unit 7 , Wesley Chapel
  7:30 pm
• White Room we're back!
  White Room Bar & Lounge , 6472 Land O' Lakes Blvd , Land O' Lakes
  8:30 pm
• EL POZON DE TAMPA
  Casa 21 Restaurant Bar & Grill , 4235 W Waters Ave , Tampa
  9:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Harvest Market at The Grove
  The Grove at Wesley Chapel , Wesley Grove Blvd , Wesley Chapel
  11:00 am
• Union West at Stonewater Grill
  Stonewater Grill , 4422 Land O' Lakes Blvd , Land O' Lakes
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Friends of the Library Book Sale on the Patio
  Land O'Lakes Library , 2818 Collier Pkwy , Land O' Lakes
  10:00 am
• Countdown to 2026 Storytime
  Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center , 12118 Lake Blanche Dr , Odessa
  10:15 am

Thursday January 1

• Centennial Celebration Committee
  Temple Terrace City Council - Temple Terrace FL 33617
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• May your Christmas be filled with peace and the simple moments that make this day feel special.
  Whether you’re relaxing at home or gathered with family and friends, I hope today brings comfort, joy, and the kind of memories that stay with you. … (Nextdoor Land O Lakes)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Grinchy was LOST on December 10, 2025 in Lutz, FL 33549 near Westwood & southwood drive lutz Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Lakes Edge Ln)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Lutz. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Service Deli Clerk in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.

🗞 Nearby News

Land O' Lakes

• Sports Notebook: Central boys basketball team is a perfect 10-0 (hernandosun.com)

Temple Terrace

• What's New in Tampa Bay: January/February 2026 (tampamagazines.com)

Tampa

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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