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🌱 How a top Canadian phenom could elevate Montverde Academy’s hoops dominance

Montverde, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a top Canadian phenom could elevate Montverde Academy’s hoops dominance

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Report: Elite 2028 hoops recruit Isaiah Hamilton transferring to Florida powerhouse (on3.com subscription) — Montverde residents will see Montverde Academy’s nationally known basketball program add elite 2028 recruit Isaiah Hamilton, a 6-foot-6 Canadian standout transferring from Crestwood Prep. Already a top-10 national prospect with major college offers, he’ll join a roster packed with top-100 talent, further cementing the Montverde school’s status as a powerhouse and point of pride for the local community.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • BUSINESS @ BREAKFAST - B@B (MAY 2026)
    First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, 1000 E 1st Avenue, Mount Dora
    7:00 am
  • 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
  • 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
  • Thursday May 14
  • 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
  • Junie B Wed
    Caponi's Cannolis, 305 US-27, Clermont
    5:30 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
  • Friday May 15
  • Chamber Breakfast
    Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose St., Clermont
    7:15 am
  • EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Clermont. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03870) - 240 CITRUS TOWER BLVD in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montverde 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)

Ok Montverde! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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