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Clermont
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clermont has changed from orange groves to a bustling city as its population nearly doubled over the past decade, replacing fruit farms with new homes and chain stores—residents worry about longer drives and heavy traffic. Local officials are updating development codes to better manage growth and protect water resources. News 6
- ➤ Downtown Clermont has become a bustling hub with new bars and restaurants attracting locals and visitors — however, parking remains a serious challenge during special events. City leaders plan to explore solutions such as a new parking garage to ease the congestion even though the project may cost up to $15 million and take years to complete. News 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Comcast Business provided free frozen yogurt and a $2,500 donation at Yummis Frozen Yogurt Café in historic downtown Clermont on May 8 to kick off the Education Foundation's Red for Ed school supply drive. The company will also install new fiber optic lines in downtown Clermont as it works with the City to protect recent roadway improvements—ensuring better online options for local businesses and residents. South Lake Tablet
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clermont leaders are planning new roads to ease heavy traffic on US 27 by building a 4.4 mile toll road SR 516 and a business corridor called Wellness Way that will bring local jobs and shorten commutes — county officials will meet soon to discuss funding a $710 million plan to update the roads. News 6
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Free Medicare 101 Breakfast Seminar
10 AM – 12 PM — IHOP Clermont — Free to attend — Learn about Medicare options over a complimentary breakfast gathering.
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Nashville Writers Round with Jordan Mohr
6-9 p.m. — The View at Clermont National — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music featuring six talented artists in a cozy setting.
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Clermont Reggae Festival
5 PM – 1 AM — 9117 Jack Underwood Rd, Clermont, FL — Details to be announced — Celebrate reggae music and culture by the lake at this festive event.
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Ax-Caliber Clermont Last Fridays with Pop-Up Market
6-9 p.m. — Ax-Caliber Clermont — $50 vendor fee — Enjoy axe throwing, food trucks, and live music at this family-friendly outdoor market.
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Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival
12-10 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Fundraiser support for scholarships — Experience vibrant Caribbean culture through food and music.
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Family History Research Workshop
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Cooper Memorial Library — Free entry — Discover how to trace your genealogy using online resources from the comfort of home.
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