Toxic Truth: Forever Chemicals Found in Tampa Bay Water

Virtual School and "Forever Chemicals"

July 23, 2025

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🖥️ Last Call for Florida Virtual School Enrollment Virtual School enrollment deadline extended

Parents, if you’ve been considering virtual school this year, you’ve got a little more time

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has extended its full-time K–12 enrollment deadline to July 31 at 5 p.m.

FLVS is tuition-free, fully accredited, and offers over 200 courses, including core subjects, AP, electives, and dual enrollment options. It's flexible, 100% online, and perfect for families who want more control over their child’s education.

📅 New Deadline: July 31
🎓 First Day of School: August 18

✅ Apply here: flvs.net

Don’t wait—applications can take time to process, and the school year is right around the corner!

Things to do

🐝 WHAT’S BUZZING AROUND TOWN 🐝

Summertime Sound Bath with LaMor

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Time: 1:15 PM

Relaxing sounds of crystal and copper bowls, chimes, shruti, and guided meditation.

Wednesday Night Gaming

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Time: 5 PM

DND, TCG’s and collectables.

Business After Hours: iSmash and Moonlight Mortgage

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Time: 5 PM

Networking and refreshments.

Voodoo Valrico Cigars and Cars

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025

Time: 6 PM

Cigars and exotic cars.

Open Interviews

Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM

Pet Care Counselor Trainee. Join for an open interview & tour!

SYNR Brings The PARTY to Raccoon’s

Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Time: 9:30 PM

Bring your whole crew.

💧 $21M Settlement Over “Forever Chemicals” in Tampa Bay Water

Tampa Bay Water just agreed to a $21 million class-action settlement after PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” were found in our drinking water.

These chemicals don’t break down, they build up in your body, and they’ve been linked to everything from thyroid issues to cancer. The good news? The settlement means better testing, cleaner water, and long-overdue accountability.

If you live in Brandon and drink tap water, now’s a good time to:

  • Look into a certified water filter

  • Stay tuned for updates from Tampa Bay Water

  • Share this with your neighbors—because safe water matters

This isn’t fear—it’s just being informed. And around here, we take that seriously.

THE BEES KNEES

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Buzzing Bites

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A Final Note

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Until next time,

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