🌱 Groveland retail worker’s autism discrimination lawsuit moves forward in federal court
Groveland, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Groveland? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Groveland retail worker’s autism discrimination lawsuit moves forward in federal court
Also on today's calendar: Friends Of The Marion Baysinger Memorial Library Membership Meeting and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman claims autism diagnosis at center of discrimination (blackchronicle.com) — A former part-time worker at a Groveland retail store is suing Tractor Supply, claiming the company failed to provide key accommodations for her autism and other disabilities and then slashed her hours. She alleges the reduced schedule cost her health insurance and created a hostile environment, and she’s now seeking back pay, damages, and other relief in federal court. 
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Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting →
E.L. Puryear Building, 243 S Lake Ave, Groveland
10:30 am
Tuesday May 26
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Other local events
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Friends Of The Marion Baysinger Memorial Library Membership Meeting →
The Groveland Exchange, 132 W Broad St, Groveland
4:30 pm -
First Aid/CPR Training →
Tedder / Thomas Civic Center Playground, 121 N Sunset Avenue, Mascotte
10:00 am -
City Council Meeting →
Groveland, FL Calendar, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
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City Council Workshop →
Groveland, FL Calendar, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BUSINESS @ BREAKFAST - B@B (MAY 2026)
First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, 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
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20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting - Dash Sports
Dash Sports, 741 W Montrose St, Clermont
4:30 pm -
Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community, 405 S. Highland St., Mount Dora
6:30 pm -
TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
2:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We lost our CHEPE.
Last time seeing in TRILOGY he was on Alcove Dr. please call us at 8636704417 or 8636704407 Thanks. (Nextdoor Cascades Of Groveland) - Update: Pet Reunited
Bear, a dog who went missing in Clermont, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 35 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help us find… (Nextdoor Park Central Cir)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Groveland. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Groveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groveland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minneola
- Multiple transfers won't define Will Jackson, Jaelyn Powell (orlandosentinel.com)
- Coral Springs Police Helped Stop Three Women Accused of Stealing $95K in Cosmetics From CVS and Walgreens Across South Florida (tapinto.net)
Clermont
- Kiwanis Club of Clermont Hosts Annual Prayer Day Event Supporting Love Groveland Food Bank (sltablet.com)
- Darwin Earl Dunham (leesburg-news.com)
- Read the Winning Essays From the Scout Life 2025 Reading Contest (scoutlife.org)
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