🟠 The Ride of Silence & Scratch-Made Bagels

Happy Sunday South Laker! Our community is preparing for a deeply moving local tradition. A reminder that we’re all humans that share this world as we live in today. And those who are not here with us, we will remember with every story we share and every step we take together into a better tomorrow.

Let’s dive in.

— Charlie Ferrer

A moving global tradition is returning to Lake Minneola this week, and it serves as a reminder of how deeply interconnected our South Lake community truly is. On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, cyclists from across Central Florida will gather at Clermont Waterfront Park for the 2026 Central Florida Ride of Silence.

This isn’t a competitive race. It is a funeral-style, completely silent group ride dedicated to honoring cyclists who have been injured or killed on public roadways, while promoting safety and mutual respect between drivers and riders. The event carries a deep local legacy, continuing the tradition established by Clermont’s original Ride of Silence events held from 2012 through 2023.

Whether you are a serious triathlete training in Clermont, a casual trail rider from Minneola or Groveland, or a daily commuter who navigates these roads, this event matters to all of us.

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Unique Leftover Trail Race
The Florida Run is hosting its annual LEFTOVER Trail Race at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont on June 13, 2026 and offering both 4-mile and 8-mile courses. Participants will receive a nostalgic assortment of throwback medals, bibs, and extra swag accumulated from the racing series over the past decade.

Lake County Hurricane Expo
The Lake County Office of Emergency Management hosted its annual Hurricane Expo on May 16 at the local fairgrounds to boost community storm preparedness. The free event provided residents with safety resources, expert guidance, and emergency supply kit preparation strategies ahead of the June 1 start date.

Extreme Water Shortage Declared
Lake County has been placed under mandatory Phase III Extreme Water Shortage restrictions due to a severe, prolonged regional drought. Under these emergency measures, residential and commercial property owners must limit landscape irrigation to just one day per week.

Community Native Planting Event
Keep Lake Beautiful partnered with the Lake & Hills Garden Club on May 16 to host a volunteer landscaping event at Chautauqua Park in Mount Dora. Participants used grant funding to plant Florida native species in patriotic patterns around the park's Blue Star Memorial to honor veterans.

Jeff’s Bagel Run is redefining Clermont's morning routine with fresh, scratch-made batches that honor a strict "Always Boiled, Never Toasted" rule. When a bagel is fresh, putting it in a toaster is practically a crime. You’ll come in with plenty of mix and match bold options like Roasted Jalapeño and Cannoli cream cheese. If you’re in SR-50, stop by and grab a fresh dozen for this weekend.

Best Signature Dish: Grab a Asiago Everything Bagel with their their plain cream cheese. If you're leaning sweet, pair a Blueberry Bagel with Strawberry cream cheese.

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Bunco Ladies Night | Clermont
📍 Panera Bread
🕰️ 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Marvel Trivia | Clermont
📍 Suncreek Brewery & Distillery
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Spring U-Pick | Clermont
📍 Southern Hill Farms
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2026 Central Florida Ride of Silence | Clermont
📍 Clermont Waterfront Park
🕰️ Starts at 7:00 PM

Wednesday Social Bike Ride | Clermont
📍 1675 Hancock Rd.
🕰️ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Run Clermont | Clermont
📍 Suncreek Brewery & Distillery
🕰️ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Karoake Wednesdays | Clermont
📍 Mullets Sports Bar
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Off Beat Bingo | Clermont
📍 Gators Dockside
🕰️ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Big Bucks Bingo Night | Groveland
📍 Barrels and Boards
🕰️ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Master Gardener Library Talks | Groveland
📍 Marion Baysinger Memorial Library
🕰️ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Spring U-Pick | Clermont
📍 Southern Hill Farms
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Spring U-Pick | Clermont
📍 Southern Hill Farms
🕰️ Starts at 8:00 PM

Craft Cocktail Dinner | Clermont
📍 Suncreek Brewery & Distillery
🕰️ Starts at 8:00 PM

Salsa Night | Clermont
📍 The View Clermont
🕰️ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Miniature Golf Event | Clermont
📍 1600 Hunt Trace Blvd.
🕰️ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Off Beat Bingo | Clermont
📍 Gators Dockside
🕰️ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Legacy Concert | Montverde
📍 Sandra O. Stephens Auditorium
🕰️ Starts at 6:00 PM

High Stax Poker Night | Groveland
📍 Barrels and Boards
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Spring U-Pick | Clermont
📍 Southern Hill Farms
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Blueberry U-Pick | Clermont
📍 Blueberry Hill Farm
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Grand Opening VIP Party | Clermont
📍 Pups Pub Clermont
🕰️ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Beer Tasting Night | Groveland
📍 Barrels and Boards
🕰️ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Spring U-Pick + Fun Zone | Clermont
📍 Southern Hill Farms
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Blueberry U-Pick | Clermont
📍 Blueberry Hill Farm
🕰️ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday Social Bike Ride | Clermont
📍 1675 Hancock Rd.
🕰️ 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Rob Hazen - LIVE Music | Minneola
📍 Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
🕰️ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ladies Technique & Body Movement Workshop | Minneola
📍 540 S Hwy 27 Unit B
🕰️ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

City of Groveland Memorial Day Breakfast | Groveland
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Karaoke Night with DJ Manser | Groveland
📍 Barrels and Boards
🕰️ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Voice your concerns!

Clermont

Code Enforcement Board
📍 Clermont City Hall
🕰️ May 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📖 Link to Agenda

Clermont City Council Budget Workshop
📍 Clermont City Hall
🕰️ May 19, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Smoke Alarm Battery Replacements
📍 Clermont Fire Department
🕰️ All Day

Minneola

City Council Meeting
📍 Minneola City Hall
🕰️ May 19, Starts at 6:30 PM

Groveland

City Council Meeting
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ May 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

City Council Workshop
📍 E. L. Puryear Building / Community Center
🕰️ May 21, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Montverde

Town Council Special Meeting
📍 Town Hall
🕰️ May 19, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📖 Link to Agenda

Mascotte

Council Meeting
📍 Tedder / Thomas Civic Center Playground
🕰️ May 23, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Citizen Firearm Safety Course
📍 Tedder / Thomas Civic Center Playground
🕰️ May 23, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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