🌱 How a new women’s food alliance could boost Clermont’s hospitality scene
Clermont, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Clermont! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new women’s food alliance could boost Clermont’s hospitality scene
- How a late-night traffic stop led to charges for a Clermont bar owner
- How deputies say a late-night Clermont crash turned into an arrest
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Food Alliance Chapter Brings Business Leaders Together in Lake County (lakeandsumterstyle.com) — A new Women’s Food Alliance chapter is bringing Lake County’s food and hospitality professionals together, with Clermont’s Orange Blossom Market Co. owner helping lead the effort. Monthly gatherings across the region aim to connect chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and makers, opening doors for collaborations that can boost Clermont-area businesses and deepen community ties. 
2. Owner of popular bar in Clermont arrested on drunk driving charge (leesburg-news.com) — A Clermont bar owner faces DUI and related charges after police say they observed erratic, high-speed driving on State Road 50 and U.S. 27 before a late-night traffic stop near Brogden Road. The driver, who had just left his own downtown Clermont bar, allegedly showed signs of impairment, refused a breath test, and was later released on bond from the Lake County facility.
3. Uber driver involved in hit-and-run crash tells cops he was carjacked (leesburg-news.com) — A Minneola man delivering for Uber is accused of fleeing a high-speed traffic stop and crash in a Clermont neighborhood, then later falsely reporting his car was stolen at gunpoint. Lake County deputies used Clermont roadway radar, neighborhood witnesses, and local surveillance footage to secure a warrant, leading to charges including fleeing to elude and filing a false report.
4. Clermont Woman's Club Installation Event (sltablet.com) — Clermont residents have new leadership at the Clermont Woman’s Club, with officers installed at the May meeting and regular gatherings resuming in September at the clubhouse on W. Broome Street. This long-standing service organization raises funds year-round to support charities from the local level to international causes.
5. Planting Knowledge in the Community, May2026: Plants for Cooper Memorial Library And Clermont City Hall (sltablet.com) — Clermont Garden Club members are brightening Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall this May with rare and easy-care houseplants on public display. Diane Wilson’s Starfish Snake Plant and Pam Molesky’s Monstera Burle Marx’s Flame showcase horticulture while inviting residents to learn more about the club’s programs and rentable historic downtown clubhouse.
📸 Around Clermont
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Upcoming Events in
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Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community, 405 S. Highland St., Mount Dora
6:30 pm -
AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
11:00 am -
THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
12:00 pm -
TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
2:30 pm -
Business After Hours - South Lake Business Leaders
The Citrus Tower, 141 N. Hwy. 27, Clermont
5:00 pm -
Chef Danny's Cooking Class
Grove House Restaurant, 10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills
6:00 pm -
Live Music at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community, 405 S. Highland St., Mount Dora
6:30 pm -
Chamber Breakfast
Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose St., Clermont
7:15 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BUSINESS @ BREAKFAST - B@B (MAY 2026)
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 1000 E 1st Avenue, Mount Dora
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
11:00 am -
May Meeting 2026 →
The Club at Bella Collina, 15920 County Rd 455, Montverde
11:30 am -
THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST DOG — Please Help
My dog hope must have gotten out and I’m desperately trying to find her. She is older and is going deaf and blind, so she may be scared or confused… (Nextdoor Regency Hills) - Update: Reunited 👍
Found dog!!! Picked up on N Hancock and north ridge Blvd. Near sky ridge Valley neighborhood. (Nextdoor Johns Lake Estates)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Clermont. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clermont here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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