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Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the October Chamber Breakfast, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated reaching 1,000 business members—Hills City Center is the latest addition, a milestone that showed strong community collaboration in South Lake. President and CEO David Colby said the milestone reflects steady growth and increased programs that benefit local businesses. South Lake Tablet
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Adam Townsend of Montverde Academy was named the October recipient of the $1,000 Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award — given to a top student in the South Lake area for academic excellence, leadership and community service. He holds a 4.43 GPA, leads both the Jewish Student Union and the Arts and Athletics Leadership Committee, and volunteers at Arnold Palmer Hospital. South Lake Tablet
- ➤ Lake Technical College recognized its September Students of the Month — chosen for their outstanding academic effort and community involvement — with certificates, a balloon arrangement, and a prepared lunch; the honorees include nominees such as Myah Seraphin, Catherine Carter, Taylor Wolf, Rebecca Hicks, Adolfo Rodriguez, Billy McKinney, and Diego Silguero. South Lake Tablet
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake County Fire Rescue received a $7.5 million SAFER grant from FEMA to add 36 new firefighters — the grant will cover most salary costs for three years. LCFR will begin onboarding new hires in the coming months — aiming to improve response times and meet national safety standards. South Lake Tablet
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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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