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Good day Palmetto! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How strict could Palmetto’s proposed juvenile curfew become for teens?
- Need plant help? See what Master Gardeners offer Palmetto residents.
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Find out what's happening in Palmettofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Palmettofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Palmetto City Commission considering juvenile curfew (mysuncoast.com) — Palmetto’s City Commission is weighing a new juvenile curfew ordinance modeled on rules used in Manatee County and Wellen Park, with a first reading set for Monday. If eventually approved, most minors would face tighter restrictions on being out late in city shops, restaurants, and public spaces, though nothing is law yet. 
• Master gardeners plant seeds of wisdom at Lakewood Ranch Library (yourobserver.com) — Palmetto residents can tap into free, science-based gardening help at the UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County office on 17th Street West and through monthly mobile plant clinics at Lakewood Ranch Library. Master Gardener volunteers Karen and Tom Eckert share practical advice on everything from basil on your balcony to rescuing struggling citrus, emphasizing Florida-friendly landscaping that works in our local climate year-round.
📸 Around Palmetto
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palmetto
- City of Palmetto Blood Drive
Palmetto Calendar , 516 8th Avenue West , Palmetto
9:00 am - Family Storytime
Palmetto Branch Library Auditorium,
10:00 am - Musical Motion
Palmetto Branch Library Auditorium,
11:30 am - OneBlood Bus
Palmetto Branch Library Library Grounds,
2:00 pm - Kid's Playgroup
Palmetto Branch Library - Florida Auditorium, Palmetto Branch Library
10:00 am - One-on-One Tech Help
Palmetto Branch Library - Florida Library Grounds, Palmetto Branch Library
11:00 am - The After School Chill
Palmetto Branch Library - Florida Conference Room, Palmetto Branch Library
3:00 pm - Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
Palmetto Calendar , 516 8th Avenue West , Palmetto
5:45 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Palmetto Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Weekly Tai Chi classes for seniors
Discovery Villages Sarasota Bay , 1414 69th Avenue West , Bradenton
10:00 am - SWAT Networking Bradenton Luncheon
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside , 6906 14th St W , Bradenton
11:30 am - Southeast Seminoles vs Manatee Hurricanes
Southeast High School , 1200 37th Ave E , Bradenton
6:00 pm - New Realtor Seminar
Skyway Title Services, LLC , 339 6th Ave. W. , Bradenton
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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
- Hello neighbors, I am a stay at home infant mom here, hoping to make friends and be more involved in the community.
Now, I am not in the business of reporting people, but this has happened enough times that it needs to be addressed. I am happily married, so please… (Nextdoor Willow Walk) - New year New You now is the time to start working on your metabolic health.
We also have a group for accountability to help you stay on track and some great prizes that you can win. Interested? Just message me and I can help… (Nextdoor Palmetto Estates)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Palmetto. Apply here.
- Mr. Electric posted a job opening for Customer Service Dispatcher in Bradenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palmetto here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ellenton
- Paula Cox (thebradentontimes.com)
Cortez
- Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission (yourobserver.com)
Holmes Beach
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-- The Patch AM Team
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