Good morning, Clermont.

Vale Anoa’i, known as the Minneola Mermaid, is a long-time teacher, artist, and performer in Minneola who inspires locals with creative shows and art events.

She holds mermaid birthday parties, craft classes, and guided meditations that carry on her family legacy—helping community members believe in their own magic.

Lake Technical College has received a $4.9 million funding award from the Florida Legislature to expand its Workforce Education Center South at the former Clermont Elementary School campus—adding classrooms and labs for high-demand programs like healthcare, IT and construction to meet growing student demand.

Guru Indian Restaurant in Clermont celebrated ten years of fine dining when founder Master Chef Uday, who recently turned 70, hosted a free buffet for local police, firefighters, and over 3000 boarding school children from his hometown in India — the event showcased the restaurant’s many awards and reputation as one of Central Florida’s top dining spots. Located on US Highway 27, the restaurant continues to serve authentic Northern Indian cuisine daily.

Kids Day Out @ Ax-Caliber

2-4 p.m. — Ax-Caliber (Clermont) — Cost varies for parents — Decorate donuts and create crazy milkshakes while enjoying axe throwing and virtual range fun.

Clermont Teen Wellness Summit

4-8 p.m. — 620 W Montrose St — Free entry — Engage in hands-on activities and conversations about mental wellness and social pressures.

AdventHealth Floridian 15K and 5K Run and Walk

7 AM - 11 PM — Waterfront Park — Cost info not specified — Participate in a community-focused running event in beautiful Clermont.