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Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Business Funding, Korean Rice Hotdogs & US-27 Roadwork

Sep 14, 2026

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🟠 Business Funding, Korean Rice Hotdogs & US-27 Roadwork

Plus: 1M meals packed, night closures on US-27, and Mochiry's arrival.

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Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Help us make The South Laker 10x better (2-min survey)

Aug 19, 2026

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🟠 Help us make The South Laker 10x better (2-min survey)

Plus: What’s missing from your inbox?

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🟠 Primary Day is Tomorrow & Torched Salmon Fusion

Aug 17, 2026

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3 min read

🟠 Primary Day is Tomorrow & Torched Salmon Fusion

Plus: Final voting precinct check, $3.7M Lake Tech South debut, and luxury night at Bella Collina

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 20+ Downtown Wine Stops & Weekend Live Music

Aug 14, 2026

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3 min read

🟠 20+ Downtown Wine Stops & Weekend Live Music

Plus: Your Clermont Wine Stroll game plan, Minneola outdoor movies, and hidden lakeside tiki drinks.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 August Heat Warning & A Fast-casual Churrasco in Minneola

Aug 12, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 August Heat Warning & A Fast-casual Churrasco in Minneola

Plus: Extreme heat warnings, back-to-school traffic reality, and charcuterie goals

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Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Back-to-School Guide, Detroit-style Pizza, and AI Moratorium Poll Results

Aug 10, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 Back-to-School Guide, Detroit-style Pizza, and AI Moratorium Poll Results

Plus: Meet sweet Mary Todd, a new LSSC food pantry, and local locksmith pros.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 AI Data Center Brakes, Kizuna Sushi Rolls, and Workforce Training Results

Aug 7, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 AI Data Center Brakes, Kizuna Sushi Rolls, and Workforce Training Results

Plus: Meet Betsy the pup, Wellness Way plans, and trusted auto repairs in Minneola.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 $3.7M for Lake Tech South, Philly Cheesesteaks, and Early Voting

Aug 5, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 $3.7M for Lake Tech South, Philly Cheesesteaks, and Early Voting

Plus: Property tax poll results, a gold medal veteran, and local printing.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Clermont Cuts Tax Rates, Authentic Greek Gyros, and Healthcare Expansion

Aug 3, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 Clermont Cuts Tax Rates, Authentic Greek Gyros, and Healthcare Expansion

Plus: Early voting details, window tinting highlights, and local events.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Search for Missing Teen, Lake County’s First NICU, and Brazilian BBQ

Jul 31, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Search for Missing Teen, Lake County’s First NICU, and Brazilian BBQ

Plus: School bus safety poll results, local bookstore charm, and weekend events.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 School Bus Cameras, Wellness Way Expansion, and Indian Fusion Eats

Jul 29, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 School Bus Cameras, Wellness Way Expansion, and Indian Fusion Eats

Plus: License plate camera pushback, eco-friendly hair care, and local events.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 The $77M Tax Proposal, Authentic NY Pizza, and License Plate Camera Maps

Jul 27, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 The $77M Tax Proposal, Authentic NY Pizza, and License Plate Camera Maps

Plus: Hurricane prep poll results, pet grooming highlights, and local events.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Storm Prep, Fresh Sushi Rolls, and Managing Local Growth

Jul 24, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Storm Prep, Fresh Sushi Rolls, and Managing Local Growth

Plus: Meet a sweet pup named Fiona and new downtown Clermont projects.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Minneola’s Big Shift, Wellness Reset, and Brazilian Bites

Jul 22, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 Minneola’s Big Shift, Wellness Reset, and Brazilian Bites

Plus: Meet a sponsored pup named Toast and local restaurant inspection updates.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Good Deeds, Fresh Donuts, and Early Voting Strategies

Jul 20, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 Good Deeds, Fresh Donuts, and Early Voting Strategies

Plus: A local 20-year milestone and a sweet cat named Rain

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Don't Lose Your Vote & First NICU Breaks Ground

Jul 16, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Don't Lose Your Vote & First NICU Breaks Ground

PLUS: Meet Marley the senior pup, tour $500k+ Minneola homes, and plan your weekend.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Summer Produce Safety & The Best Ramen In Clermont

Jul 12, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Summer Produce Safety & The Best Ramen In Clermont

Plus: What health officials say about washing fresh summer staples, a look inside Orochi Ramen, and a free holiday celebration.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Massive Minneola Brewery Updates, Local Homes, & Meeting Truffle

Jul 9, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Massive Minneola Brewery Updates, Local Homes, & Meeting Truffle

PLUS: A critical community poll result, local drought updates, and your weekend event shortlist.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Fire Trucks, Historic Justice, and A Massive Plantain Feast

Jul 5, 2026

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6 min read

🟠 Fire Trucks, Historic Justice, and A Massive Plantain Feast

Plus: Breaking down what’s happening around South Lake this week

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Clermont’s $1.1M HOA Battle & 4-Scoop Tropical Ice Cream

Jul 2, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Clermont’s $1.1M HOA Battle & 4-Scoop Tropical Ice Cream

PLUS: State investigators audit local neighborhood accounts, Lake County Schools earn back-to-back "A" grades, and your July 4th guide.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Severe Summer Storms & July 4th Celebrations

Jun 28, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 Severe Summer Storms & July 4th Celebrations

Plus: Red, White, and Boom in Clermont, Huarike Peruvian Cuisine’s best dish, and this week’s top events

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Lake County's Decision on AI Data Centers & Unbeatable Seared Steak Tacos

Jun 25, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Lake County's Decision on AI Data Centers & Unbeatable Seared Steak Tacos

PLUS: Emergency tech moratorium passes, Minneola's big-box plans officially collapse, Clermont's discolored water backlash

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 The Massive 12-acre District & The Perfect Crunchy Roll

Jun 21, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 The Massive 12-acre District & The Perfect Crunchy Roll

Plus: Clermont roadwork updates, Mascotte's new youth summer camp, and July 4th festivities kick off early

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Groveland's BBQ Showdown & Clermont's Best Tripleta

Jun 18, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Groveland's BBQ Showdown & Clermont's Best Tripleta

PLUS: The local gas tax hike gets officially canceled, community events, and weekend fun.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Lake County Rejects Gas Tax & Groveland's Smoked Pork Ramen

Jun 14, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Lake County Rejects Gas Tax & Groveland's Smoked Pork Ramen

Plus: A Downtown Clermont overhaul, Juneteenth celebrations approach, and this week's top home listings.

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