🟠 Clermont’s Future Plan & A Real-Life Hero Auction

Happy Sunday South Laker!

It’s a beautiful morning to grab a coffee and look out over Lake Minneola before the week kicks into high gear. With Spring Break starting for many of our students tomorrow, the energy around town is definitely shifting into fun mode.

Now, in today's edition:

Let’s get to it.

— Charlie Ferrer

🏢 Clermont Maps Out the Next 20 Years: The City of Clermont is currently knee-deep in its "Comprehensive Plan Update," a long-term roadmap for how our city will develop through 2050. This week, city leaders are wrapping up a series of planning charrettes where they’ve been gathering resident input on housing, infrastructure, and parks. This matters because the decisions made now will dictate the traffic patterns and green spaces our kids will deal with in a decade.

🛣️ Groveland’s Lane Closures: Beginning Sunday, March 15, and continuing through Friday, March 20, motorists should expect nightly rotating northbound and southbound lane closures along S.R. 33 between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These overnight closures will occur near Edgewood Boys Ranch Road, Pine Island Road, and Groveland Airport Road, as well as the stretch from Domenico Court to Parkwood Street. These disruptions are necessary for essential work activities, including milling, resurfacing, and paving.

🌊 Groveland’s Lake David Splash Pad Reopens: Just in time for the rising March temperatures, the City of Groveland has officially reopened the Lake David Splash Pad. After some scheduled maintenance, the community favorite is back in action to help local families cool off during Spring Break. The park serves as a central hub for Groveland residents and continues to receive steady improvements as part of the city's "Natural Charm" initiative.

SECO/Groveland/Lake County Meeting | Groveland
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Groveland City Council Meeting | Groveland
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Clermont City Council Workshop | Clermont
📍 City Hall
🕰️ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Minneola City Council Meeting | Minneola
📍 City Hall
🕰️ Starting at 6:30 PM

Smoke Alarm Battery Replacements | Clermont
📍 Clermont Fire Department
🕰️ All Day
🔗 Sign up

Neighborhood Center Board Meeting | Groveland
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bilingual Resource Fair | Mascotte
📍 Tedder / Thomas Civic Center Playground
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Groveland City Council Workshop | Groveland
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Absolute Queen | Clermont
📍 Clermont Fire Department
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🔗 Get Tickets

March Wine Stroll | Clermont
📍 756 West Montrose Street
🕰️ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Pups in the Park | Clermont
📍 Lake Hiawatha
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting | Mascotte
📍 Park Road Complex
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Magic Market | Mount Dora
📍 Magical Meat Boutique
🕰️ March 18th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Meditation in the Garden Series | Tavares
📍 Discovery Gardens
🕰️ March 18th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lake County Farmers Market | Eustis
📍 Lake County Fairgrounds
🕰️ March 19th, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

City of Leesburg's Home Run Flicks | Leesburg
📍 Pat Thomas Stadium
🕰️ March 20th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

If you’re hunting for that perfect, crispy-pressed Cuban sandwich without having to drive all the way to Tampa or Miami, El Cerro is your spot. This place is the definition of a local hidden gem. They take their cuban traditions seriously by using fresh-baked Cuban bread. It’s authentic, fast, and exactly the kind of small business that makes our food scene so vibrant.

South Lake is growing! As our community continues to grow, so do the opportunities to find your perfect spot.

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Get ready for South Lake County’s most spirited fundraiser! The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) is hosting its 17th Annual Bras for the Cause and Boxers too! runway show and live auction.

This isn't your average fashion show; it features our local law enforcement and fire department members hitting the runway to compete for a cause. It’s a night of friendly competition designed to raise vital funds for local cancer patients and their caregivers.

This cornbread recipe is a staple in my kitchen because it perfectly balances that rustic, Southern crunch with a hint of sweetness that reminds me of Sunday dinners at my grandma's house. Using a cast-iron skillet gives it that authentic "crust" that you just can't get any other way.

It’s simple, nostalgic, and the best companion for a bowl of chili or some fresh-caught catfish. If you want a true taste of Old Florida heritage, this is the one to master.

She’s 100% feline, 100% diva, and 200% heart.

Puppy is a spirited soul who didn't just come to live in your home; she came to headline it. She’s the perfect blend of a dedicated cuddlebug and a high-fashion icon who knows exactly how she likes things done.

Puppy is spayed and waiting for her forever home at the Lake County Animal Shelter. Come meet this spirited cat today!

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