Good morning, Clermont.

The City of Clermont in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of South Lake and the Live Well Foundation broke ground on a new inclusive playground at Lake Felter Park near Lost Lake Elementary School.

The grand opening will take place in five weeks after the project secured $25,000 from a contest win and additional grant funding.

Several homeowners said they paid thousands to Presidential Pools for projects that remain unfinished, with liens added after work stalled.

At least two lawsuits have been filed against owner Philip Lelle, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is investigating+ some customers have hired other companies to complete their pools.

Lake-Sumter State College surpassed its goal of serving over 10,000 students last school year and today begins fall with its largest incoming credit-seeking class of 7,146 students—an 18% increase from last fall—and shows steady growth in programs that meet local workforce needs.

South Lake High School's football team opened its season on August 22 with a 27-6 win against Nature Coast—Coach Lord said the team will work on improvements before its home opener at 7 p.m. on August 29.

The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed at the Cecil Field Summer Classic last Friday at the New World Sports Complex in Jacksonville and earned sixth place in the elite division with several runners setting new personal bests—showing clear improvement in their times. The team will next race at Whispering Pines Park on August 30 to continue their season.

Oysters and Friendship Meetup

6-8 p.m. — Clermont Oyster Bar — Enjoy a diverse menu — Connect with new friends in a lively atmosphere.

AdventHealth Cool Sommer Mornings Triathlon & 5K Series #4

7-11 a.m. — Waterfront Park — Registration required — Dive into the excitement of the 40th Annual Cool Sommer Mornings Triathlon & 5K Series in Clermont.

Anime Night Market

4-8 p.m. — 752 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL — Free admission — Experience a vibrant anime night with unique vendors and exciting cosplay.