🌱 Deputies detail alleged grocery theft at Clermont’s U.S. 27 Walmart
Clermont, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Clermont! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies detail alleged grocery theft at Clermont’s U.S. 27 Walmart
- How much grant money is coming to a Clermont artist this year?
- How Clermont’s chicken rules helped inspire Eustis’ new hen pilot
Also on today's calendar: Evening Tai Chi and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Which is faster, heat or cold? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pennsylvania woman allegedly tries to steal groceries from Walmart (leesburg-news.com) — A woman was arrested after deputies say she tried to leave the U.S. Hwy. 27 Walmart in Clermont with about $96 in unpaid groceries hidden among scanned items. Store asset protection flagged the alleged theft, and the recovered items led to a retail theft charge and a brief jail stay before bond release. 
• United Arts Invests $150K to Support 30 Artists Across Central Florida (sltablet.com) — A Clermont-based artist, Dawn Viola, is among 30 creatives receiving a share of $150,000 in new United Arts of Central Florida grants, which include Lake County projects. These awards will fund performances, exhibits, and workshops across 2026–2027, bringing more arts programming and educational opportunities within easy reach of Clermont residents.
• Eustis approves backyard chickens in two-year pilot program (prismnews.com) — Clermont is highlighted as one of the Central Florida cities that already allow backyard hens, a model Eustis is now following with a tightly regulated two-year pilot program. Eustis residents face permit caps, application fees, and strict coop and care rules, with the program framed around sustainability, neighborhood compatibility, and small-scale egg production rather than meat birds.
📸 Around Clermont
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Upcoming Events in
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Coffee with the Chamber
South Lake Chamber of Commerce Dunkin' 1110 E Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711
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The Golden Triangle Toastmasters
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 1 W Orange Eustis, 32726
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Music Video Bingo at Whiskey Kitchen
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora Whiskey Kitchen is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atmosphere makes it an id
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Just Keep Rolling Run Club by Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Location Shadrach's Fiery Furnace (Starts and ends at the restaurant) Downtown Mount Dora, FL
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BINGO! Open to public
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 920 S. Highland St Mount Dora
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Trivia at Whiskey Kitchen
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Whiskey Kitchen ? Mount Dora Whiskey Kitchen is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atmosphere makes it an
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BUSINESS @ BREAKFAST - B@B (JULY 2026)
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
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The Content Repurposing System: Create Once, Use Everywhere
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
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Evening Tai Chi →
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S Hwy 27, Clermont
6:00 pm
Monday July 6
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Wednesday July 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mount Dora Village Market
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Sunset Park Downtown Mount Dora
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Sunday Brunch 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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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 Mega-Run
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Start: Becker's Best Shoes, 404 N Donnelly St. Finish: Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
5:30 pm
Sunday July 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to thank a kind man named JOHN, who worked hard in the hot sun this afternoon in the downtown Clermont parking lot to change my tire.
He is a wonderfully kind man and I really appreciate his patience with my tire. He is my hero. (Nextdoor Greater Pines) - These 2 babies are looking for homes ❤️
Full tabby is a female and the other one a male. They are about 8 weeks old (Nextdoor John's Lake Landing)
- McAlister's Deli - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Clermont. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clermont here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 77 years later, Groveland Four descendants to be compensated (mynews13.com)
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Groveland
- Orlando hosts packed July 4 festivities, from theme parks like Disney to Lake Eola fireworks (floridapolitics.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Heat, you can catch cold!! (Thank you Michael S. for sending it in!)
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