🌱 Clermont veterans: see how Orlando VA is spotlighting healthy relationships in October.

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In today's newsletter:

• Clermont veterans: see how Orlando VA is spotlighting healthy relationships in October.
• Regional arrest report includes a suspect listing a Clermont home address
• See why Clermont's sunflower fields rank near the top nationwide

Also on today's calendar: NTC Swim Practice and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
• Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orlando VA Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Events Focused on Healthy Relationships, Safety (va.gov) — Local veterans in Clermont are served by a nearby VA community clinic that's part of the Orlando VA Healthcare System, which is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month with workshops and wellness events in October. A key event at Lake Nona will focus on personal safety, healthy relationships and yoga-based self-care, with resources from VA programs and community partners. Clermont veterans can participate and access confidential support year-round.
   

• Arrests in Brevard County: September 15, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — A Brevard County arrest log for September 15 includes numerous suspects, among them a person listing a Clermont address who was booked on a domestic battery-related charge. While the arrests occurred on the Space Coast, the listing underscores how legal troubles elsewhere can still involve Clermont residents, and all named individuals remain presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
   

• Rutledge-Wilson Farm named top sunflower festival in the US (ozarksfirst.com) — Southern Hill Farms in Clermont has been ranked the No. 2 sunflower festival in the United States, according to a new list from rental company SIXT. The ranking highlights the farm's 35 acres of sunflowers, strong Google reviews, and reasonable ticket prices, putting Clermont alongside major agritourism destinations nationwide and underscoring its growing appeal to flower-loving visitors.
   

📸 Around Clermont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clermont

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Kpop Dream Fantasy (Clermont FL) →
  Clermont City Center, 620 West Montrose Street, Clermont

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• NTC Swim Practice →
  National Training Center, 1701 Vale Dr, Clermont
  6:00 am
• September Wine Stroll →
  756 West Montrose Street, Clermont
  6:30 pm
• Dish Rack Comedy →
  Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 Rob Curry Pancake Pentathlon →
  National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont
• Fall Into Wellness 2026 | A Community Wellness Experience →
  Victory Pointe Park, 1050 Victory Way, Clermont
• SLAP Super Saturday Swim & Run Training →
  Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St, Clermont
  7:00 am
• parkrun →
  Lake Hiawatha Preserve, 450 12th St, Clermont
  7:30 am
• *parkrun - 7:30a →
  Lake Hiawatha Preserve, 450 12th St, Clermont
  7:30 am
• Sips and Salsa →
  Waterfront Park, 100 3rd Street, Clermont
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Wizards & Wonders Market →
  Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 South Highway 27, Clermont
Monday September 21
• NTC Swim Practice →
  National Training Center, 1701 Vale Dr, Clermont
  6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE: Owners found!
  Two golden retrievers were found in sanctuary. If these are your dogs please call 347-852-3020 (Nextdoor The Sanctuary)
• Hey neighbors!
  Do you have any suggestions on places to take used books preferably not goodwill (Nextdoor Tradd's Landing)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Dunkin' Experienced Assistant Manager in Clermont. Apply here.
• City of Clermont Florida posted a job opening for Fire Marshal in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clermont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Minneola

• Which Florida Boys Classification Is No. 1? (milesplit.com)
• CityArts: 3rd Thursday kicks off mural festival, 'Hidden Florida' and 'Guatemala' exhibitions (orlandosentinel.com)
• Osceola approves new projects that could add 9,500+ homes south of Lake Toho (growthspotter.com)

Montverde

• WVU Basketball: Ross Hodge and the Mountaineers Favorites to Land TWO MORE Four Star Recruits • The Voice Of Motown (voiceofmotown.com)

Groveland

• Gail Paschall-Brown to MC At The Inaugural Founders' Gala (Oct 10) (sltablet.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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