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🌱 A new Sugarloaf Mountain neighborhood opens its doors Saturday
Minneola, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Minneola! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- A new Sugarloaf Mountain neighborhood opens its doors Saturday
- Bill Mathias leaves school board as District 1 prepares for transition
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Some brightening; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tri Pointe Homes set to debut new residential community atop Sugarloaf Mountain in Minneola (growthspotter.com) — A 178-home neighborhood near the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in Minneola will open its model homes Saturday, with sales expected as soon as December. Tri Pointe Homes’ Pine Ridge development, along Hancock Road, lists starting prices from $475,990 to $769,000 across 12 floor plans. 
• Bill Mathias Concludes 14 Years on Lake County School Board (lakeandsumterstyle.com) — Bill Mathias has ended 14 years on the Lake County School Board, leaving the District 1 seat that includes Lake Minneola High. An advocate for reducing district debt and increasing state funding, he chose not to seek re-election. Newly elected representative Pat Kelley will be sworn in Nov. 17.
📸 Around Minneola
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Nicole Equerme at Crooked Can →
Crooked Can, Minneola
6:00 pm
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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No Class- Annie Jr
Caponi's Cannolis, 305 US-27, Clermont
6:15 pm -
Annie Kids Performance
Caponi's Cannolis, 305 US-27, Clermont
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Annie Kids Performance
Caponi's Cannolis, 305 US-27, Clermont
7:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veterans Day Ceremony →
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
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Data Centers - Sorting through the Noise. →
Clermont City Center, 620 West Montrose Street, Clermont
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Love & Light Yoga →
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center Room 2, 3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
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Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
Whiskey Kitchen Location Description: Mount Dora 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 atm
6:00 pm -
Sarah Costello Irish Dance →
Clermont Arts and Recreation Center - Rehearsal Room, 3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
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Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community, 405 S. Highland St., Mount Dora
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Tai Chi for Health →
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center Gymnasium, 3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
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Zumba Gold →
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center Gymnasium, 3700 S Highway 27, Clermont
11:30 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone missing the beautiful gray cat with green eyes?
He’s definitely belongs to someone. I think he’s declawed and he’s housebroken. (Nextdoor Highland Ridge / Park Ridge)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Clermont. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minneola here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montverde
- Preseason 2026-27 SOUTHEAST Region Top 20 Rankings (ballislife.com)
Clermont
- Wellness Way Earns Statewide Recognition (sltablet.com)
- Clermont's Enchanted Forest of Trees Returns November 21 With More Than 100 Holiday Displays (sltablet.com)
- Clermont to Celebrate the Holiday Season With '80s-Inspired 'Christmas Rewind' Tree Lighting (sltablet.com)
Ok Minneola! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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