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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.

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 A County Gas Tax Hike & Authentic NY-style Pizza

Jun 11, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 A County Gas Tax Hike & Authentic NY-style Pizza

PLUS: The 2050 master blueprint, a local tech repair shortlist, and celebrating 70 years of the Citrus Tower

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 A Special Community Celebration & The Best Cuban Sandwich

Jun 7, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 A Special Community Celebration & The Best Cuban Sandwich

Plus: A Contested Minneola Annexation, Tax Code Overhaul in Lake County, and Martini Night

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Jerk Festival Returns, The Best Local Pizza Spots, & Weekend Fun

Jun 3, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Jerk Festival Returns, The Best Local Pizza Spots, & Weekend Fun

PLUS: Surging water bills, local homes on the market, and meet Kelp!

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Road Expansions, Japanese-Brazilian Fusion & A Murder Mystery

May 31, 2026

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4 min read

🟠 Road Expansions, Japanese-Brazilian Fusion & A Murder Mystery

Plus: Hartwood Marsh gets the green light to fight gridlock, Kingdom Sushi hits Clermont, and 12+ local events

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 $1,000 Fines & Roman Pizza in South Lake

May 28, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 $1,000 Fines & Roman Pizza in South Lake

PLUS: Why code violation penalties might skyrocket, where to find the best coffee, and a 72-hour fermented crust you have to try

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

Newsletter

🟠 Lake County's Largest New Park & Elite Gas Station Tacos

May 24, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Lake County's Largest New Park & Elite Gas Station Tacos

Plus: South Lake Regional Park grand opening, Hidden gem Mexican food at Los Hachones, Local Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies and weekend events

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Honoring the Fallen, Al Pastor Tacos & Winery Tunes

May 21, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Honoring the Fallen, Al Pastor Tacos & Winery Tunes

PLUS: Lake County's 2050 growth blueprint, an end of an era in Minneola, and holiday berry picking

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 The Ride of Silence & Scratch-Made Bagels

May 17, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 The Ride of Silence & Scratch-Made Bagels

Plus: Emergency water restrictions declared, new Clermont homes, and unique leftover trail race

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer

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🟠 Lake County Drought Drills & Oxtail Thrills

May 14, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Lake County Drought Drills & Oxtail Thrills

PLUS: Phase III Water Shortage Order, Clermont Wine Stroll, Ocho Rios Jamaican Restaurant

Charlie Ferrer
Charlie Ferrer
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