Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 4, local businesses and volunteers honored teachers at the 35th Annual Teacher’s Appreciation Breakfast at the Wesley Center of Living Hope Church (715 West Juniata Street) in Clermont, organized by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC), where middle and high school teachers received a buffet breakfast, high-fives and awards. Tuesday’s event honored kindergarten through 8th grade teachers with a similar celebration. South Lake Tablet
- ➤ Farmer Banks is leading a farm tour on Sunday, August 10 at 9 a.m. where guests can pick and taste fresh produce for $10 with kids free — he will also run free gardening classes on Monday, August 11 at 1 p.m. in Clermont and Monday, August 18 at 2 p.m. in Winter Park. South Lake Tablet
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake County Schools unveiled the new Minneola Horizon Academy today at a meet the teacher event to get parents and students ready for the new school year. The K-8 school is built to ease overcrowding at Grassy Lake Elementary and can hold 1,200 students+about 950 are already enrolled. News 6
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Lake Chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Clermont Eye Institute’s new office at 2400 Hooks Street in Clermont, where founder Dr. Joah Aliancy and community leaders joined to mark the event. The clinic now accepts new patients and specializes in minimally invasive glaucoma, cataract, and anterior segment laser procedures—ensuring advanced care for local residents. South Lake Tablet
- ➤ Local healthcare providers in Central Florida report a noticeable drop in routine childhood vaccinations as students return to school; while almost 89% of kindergartners statewide meet requirements, several counties fall below that mark—experts link the decline to misinformation and parental concerns. News 6
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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.
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Clermont Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Clermont Main Street's Farmers Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh produce, local crafts, and the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Clermont.
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Charcuterie Workshop
6:30-9:00 p.m. — One Utopia - Coffee Shop — Check website for pricing — Create your own charcuterie board while sipping on signature drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
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