🌱 Patch AM: Lutz home was Rocky Johnson’s final residence

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• Lutz home was Rocky Johnson’s final residence

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 59 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Reflects On Regretful Final Conversation He Had With His Father Rocky Johnson Before He Died (wrestlingheadlines.com) — Lutz quietly figures into Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s story, as his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, died at a home in Lutz that his son bought for him. Johnson reflects on their strained relationship and a bitter 2019 Christmas argument that became their final conversation, a regret he’s now sharing publicly on a podcast.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Harvest Market at The Grove
  The Grove at Wesley Chapel , Wesley Grove Blvd , Wesley Chapel
  11:00 am
• Interactive Christmas Adventure Outdoor Quest in Trinity
  T&T Trinity Arcade Bar , 1338 Epiphany Wy N-105 , Trinity
  1:00 pm
• Union West at Stonewater Grill
  Stonewater Grill , 4422 Land O' Lakes Blvd , Land O' Lakes
  5:00 pm
• Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning
  Benchmark International Arena , 401 Channelside Dr , Tampa
  5:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Centro Asturiano de Tampa , 1913 N Nebraska Ave , Tampa
  9:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Star-Spangled Art Exhibit
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 100 State St W , Oldsmar
• Winter Youth Camp Week II
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:00 am
• Adult Open Hockey
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 3120 Tampa Road , Oldsmar
  6:00 pm
• OPAL Theater
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 400 St. Petersburg Drive East , Oldsmar
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball Play & Learn
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  6:30 pm
• Yoga
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:00 pm
• Volleyball Semi-Private Instruction
  Oldsmar, FL Calendar , 650 Pine Ave N , Oldsmar
  7:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• He is back!
  Thanks everyone. My name is Boris. I accidentally left my house today at 6 am and I’m lost. I’m a tall kitty. 3 years old. I pee everywhere. I will… (Nextdoor Vandervort / Clement)
• Anyone missing this orange kitty?
  It's wandering around Cheval East near Wimbledon Circle. (Nextdoor Cheval East)

• Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Lutz. Apply here.
• Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Command Center Associate in Lutz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lutz here.

🗞 Nearby News

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

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-- The Patch AM Team

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