Community Corner
🌱 How South Lake’s home game in Groveland turned into a 42-0 rout
Make time for Hispanic Heritage Latin Festival on the Groveland Patch calendar

Hello Groveland! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How South Lake's home game in Groveland turned into a 42-0 rout
Also on today's calendar: HUGE Library Book Sale Sept 17-19 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• TFA blasts South Lake to remain unbeaten at 4-0 (miamiherald.com) — A visiting First Academy football squad came to Groveland and handed South Lake a lopsided 42-0 home loss, despite weather delays stretching the matchup over two days. The story highlights big plays, key performers, and what the defeat means for South Lake's challenging season ahead.
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📸 Around Groveland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Groveland
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★ Featured events ★
- Hispanic Heritage Latin Festival →
Lake David Park, 450 S Lake Ave, Groveland
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- First Public Budget Hearing →
E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
6:00 pm - HUGE Library Book Sale Sept 17-19 →
Marion Baysinger Memorial Library, 756 W Broad St, Groveland
10:00 am - City Council Workshop →
E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
10:00 am - Legends for Youth Clinic →
South Lake Regional Park, 13989 Max Hooks Rd., Groveland
10:00 am - Final Public Budget Hearing →
E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
6:30 pm - Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting →
E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland
6:30 pm - Groveland Friday Block Party →
Groveland's Downtown Festival Park, Groveland
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Monday September 28
Friday October 9
📣 Groveland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting - VyStar Credit Union
South Lake Chamber of Commerce, 4601 Collina Terrace, Clermont
10:30 am - Every Business Has A Story â Business Playbook Lunch Series
Community Foundation of South Lake, 2150 Oakley Seaver Dr, Clermont
11:30 am - NTC Swim Practice →
National Training Center, Clermont
12:00 pm - Clermont City Council Workshop →
Clermont City Hall, 685 W. Montrose Street, Clermont
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Love Publix!
Good food, fresh produce, great prices, best chicken wings! My dads favorite store! (Nextdoor Park Central Cir) - Looking for a reliable thorough housecleaning
crew for 3- bdr home in the Village of Dabney (newer section near the turnpike entrance/Leesburg/Lake Denham). (Nextdoor Okahumpka)
- Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Driver-Non CDL Delivery in Groveland. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groveland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minneola
- Swimming Sweeps Quad Meet on Saturday Morning (fooshya.com)
- Why Quality Continues to Drive Orlando's Retail Investment Market (rebusinessonline.com)
Clermont
- Central Florida Eye Specialists Celebrates New Clermont Office (sltablet.com)
- South Lake County FCA Heart And Soul Golf Tournament Readies 3rd Year of Support for Student Athletes (sltablet.com)
- orange juice - Page 1 (bevindustry.com)
Ok Groveland! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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