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Clermont, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Clermont! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Clermont schools become your safest refuge when a hurricane hits?
- Clermont community grieves beloved East Ridge alum Jalen Terrell
Also on today's calendar: Paint and Sip: From Sea to Shining Sea and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
- Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The City Of Groveland Urges Preparedness This Hurricane Season (sltablet.com) — Clermont residents are urged to prepare now for hurricanes, with East Ridge High, East Ridge Middle, and Lost Lake Elementary in Clermont designated as key Lake County shelters during major storms. The piece walks you through building a solid emergency kit, checking which shelters are open, and safely handling post-storm debris so local crews can clear roads and neighborhoods efficiently. 
• Florida Community Mourns Ex-Football Player Who Died After ‘Courageous Battle' With Rare Bone Cancer (people.com) — Clermont is mourning 20‑year‑old East Ridge High graduate and former football standout Jalen Terrell, remembered as a gentle, compassionate presence who battled a rare bone cancer. Friends, coaches, and neighbors are sharing tributes to his impact on and off the field, with a celebration of life giving the community a chance to honor his legacy together.
📸 Around Clermont
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Downtown Clermont Farmers Market →
Historic Downtown Clermont, 670 W Montrose St, Clermont
9:00 am
Sunday July 26
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Other local events
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Mount Dora Village Market
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Sunset Park Downtown Mount Dora
10:00 am -
Sunday Brunch at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
12:00 pm -
ALL SHOOK UP at the IceHouse Theatre
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse 1100 N Unser Street Mount Dora, FL 32757
2:00 pm -
Paint and Sip: From Sea to Shining Sea →
Painting with a Twist, 2411 S Hwy 27, Clermont
2:00 pm -
The Ladies Table: Tiki Bar (Clermont) →
Tiki Bar & Grill, 508 S Main Ave, Minneola
5:00 pm -
Live Music at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
5:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
📣 Clermont Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Name Above All Names Night of Worship →
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S Hwy 27, Clermont
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Summer Ceviche →
The Ancient Olive Gourmet of Winter Garden, 125 W Plant St, Winter Garden
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Women’s Downtown Clermont Sunset Sip & Stroll →
Roasted Spirit, 756 W Montrose St, Clermont
6:30 pm -
Kick Off Classic: Lake Minneola Hawks vs Leesburg Yellow Jackets →
H7JJ+9V Lake Minneola High School, 101 N Hancock Rd, Minneola
7:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Friday July 31
Friday August 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wondering if a cat person would take care of this little guy.
He’s 8 weeks old, I found him underneath my car yesterday and I took him straight to the vet. He received his first FVRCP vaccine, a topical flea… (Nextdoor Sawgrass Bay) - Good morning everyone !
Today is the day ! Job and Career Fair at Cagan’s Crossings ! From 10 am to 2pm Looking for a job ?? Several employers will be there to taking … (Nextdoor Cagan Crossing)
- Bayonet Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning posted a job opening for Plumbing Warehouse Associate in Clermont. Apply here.
- PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Grocery Retail Coverage Merchandiser - PT in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clermont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minneola
- Meet Houston's First Commit of the 2027 Class (yardbarker.com)
- 9 things to do in Lake & Sumter plus a look ahead (dailycommercial.com)
Montverde
- Groveland Community Update: School Supplies, Holiday Giving & City Budget Workshops (sltablet.com)
- Scientists Are Turning Empty Roadsides Into Butterfly Habitats (scitechdaily.com)
- Groveland police sergeant suspended after report says he used emergency lights, drove more than 100 mph to work (clickorlando.com)
Ok Clermont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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