Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mascotte Police Department is hosting the Cruiser for the Cause fundraiser today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 121 N. Sunset Avenue (featuring Bingo games starting at 7 p.m., raffles, and live music) to benefit the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. Mayor Sheffield will perform his Big Chop (donating his hair to help children experiencing medical hair loss) during the event. South Lake Tablet
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New dining options are coming soon to Winter Garden and Clermont — Seasons 52 will open in Winter Garden Village at 3251 Daniels Road while Clermont’s Cross Ridge Exchange will welcome Parlor Doughnuts and Another Broken Egg Cafe to offer fresh dishes and creative menus for local food lovers. South Lake Tablet
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Orlando Health South Lake Hospital honored nurse Marissa Green with the prestigious DAISY Award for exceptional, compassionate care in the cardiac intervention unit—an honor given to nurses who exemplify passion, teamwork, and selflessness. South Lake Tablet
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AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival
Saturday, Oct 18th — 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM — Waterfront Park — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate endurance at Florida's premier multisport event in the beautiful Clermont setting.
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Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Victory Pointe — Entry fee applies — Experience a Halloween-themed night run with festive Spook Zones along the course.
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Trunk or Treat Montverde
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Kirk Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening with contests, music, and prizes for best decorations and costumes.
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The Golden Sounds of The Platters
7-8:30 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — $33.50-$64.50 — Relive timeless classic hits with the soulful harmonies of The Platters.
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The Florida Run
7:00-11:00 a.m. — Lake Louisa State Park — Registration fees vary — Experience thrilling trail running in the scenic beauty of Florida's Lake Louisa State Park.
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Salute to America's Veterans
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate and honor veterans through music performed by the Orlando Concert Band.
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Balloon Glow - Drone & Laser Show
5 PM – 11 PM — Wilotree Park — Limited tickets available — Experience a dazzling display of balloons illuminated with a spectacular drone and laser show.
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Piano Men: Generations
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the musical influences of Billy Joel and Elton John with a talented father and son duo.
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45th Horrible-100 Cycling Event
12 AM – 4 PM — Waterfront Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in the iconic cycling challenge that celebrates 45 years of community spirit.
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