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Tavares, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Tavares! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lake County’s new schools chief could reshape Tavares classrooms and staffing.
  • Tavares community notes the passing of Therese Christine Heeschen, 92.
  • What a Tavares practitioner says is the real secret to longevity

Also on today's calendar: Story Time at Tavares Public Library (Ages 0–5) and 4 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jeanette H.!

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lake County's next superintendent targets declining enrollment, says staffing adjustments may be needed (clickorlando.com) — Lake County’s incoming school superintendent is signaling possible staffing adjustments while pushing to reverse declining enrollment, a shift that will directly affect Tavares students and schools. Speaking to the School Board, he outlined a transition plan focused on enrollment, financial stability, and better communication, while a Tavares graduate at Wooton Park urged smaller classes and more transparency to win families back from charters and private schools.
   

2. Therese Christine Heeschen (leesburg-news.com) — Tavares residents are noting the passing of 92-year-old Therese Christine “Terry” Heeschen, who died in Tavares after a life devoted to family and teaching. Remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, and 69-year marriage to her husband Dick, she leaves five children and ten grandchildren who carry forward her legacy of advocacy, welcome, and unconditional love.
   

3. The Longevity Blueprint: Leading Experts Share Strategies to Maximize Your Health (lakeandsumterstyle.com) — A Tavares-based nurse practitioner, Gretta Ellis of Ellis Integrative Medicine, is among several local experts sharing practical longevity tips for every age, from early cancer screening awareness to stress management and staying active. Their advice emphasizes root-cause medicine, healthy daily habits, social connection and purpose, offering Tavares residents concrete ways to feel better now and age well later.
   

4. FL Boys Week Two Recap: Sallault Owns Sole Sub-16:00 (milesplit.com) — A standout Tavares High junior, Liam Ilea, clocked a 16:00.60 5K at Whispering Pines, earning the second-fastest boys’ time in Florida’s Week Two cross country results. His performance ranks him among the top underclassmen statewide and highlights Tavares on the state running map as the season’s early leaders emerge.
   

📸 Around Tavares

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📸 Tubing. They had a blast! —Jeanette H. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have a new Whirlpool fridge, just over 1 year old and the ice maker quit working.
    Whirlpool will not provide assistance as their warranty was for 1 year and we did not purchase the extended warranty. Has anyone had similar issues… (Nextdoor Lake Jem-Shirley Shores)
  • With August being National Water Quality Month, can you spot the small changes that could be made in this first photo to improve and help conserve water quality?
    Leave your guesses in the comments below before finding the answers in the next photo. (Nextdoor )
  • ABC Supply Company, Inc. posted a job opening for CDL Delivery Truck Driver (506) in Tavares. Apply here.
  • Blue Rhino posted a job opening for Production Specialist I 2nd Shift in Eustis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tavares here.

Ok Tavares! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Tavares

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.