Good morning, Clermont.

Over the weekend, a crash on State Road 33 in South Lake took the lives of two South Lake High School students—17-year-old Jose Ivan and his 16-year-old girlfriend Jade—when the car lost control in a no-passing zone; two adults and two young passengers in an SUV survived, with one 6-year-old still hospitalized from a fractured lumbar.

Tabla Indian Restaurant had its grand opening on Monday, November 10 at 2447 S.

Hwy. 27 in Clermont—welcomed by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce to bring new Indian cuisine to South Lake. The restaurant offers a mix of North and South Indian dishes in a family-friendly setting.

Bricks & Minifigs Clermont opened its new toy store on November 11 at 16215 State Road 50 in Clermont, where a South Lake Chamber of Commerce member cut the ribbon to welcome LEGO® fans.

The store offers a place to buy, sell & trade LEGO® products and invites locals to bring their collections for a unique shopping experience.

Montverde Academy held its HoopsMania celebration on Saturday afternoon where family, students, and local fans enjoyed live music by The School of Rock of Clermont, a choir performance of the Star-Spangled Banner, and exciting basketball contests—both teams will start their regular season with the girls opening their game today at 6:00 p.m. against Lake Highland Prep and the boys set to play Southeastern Prep on November 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Sophia Picciano of Pinecrest Lakes Prep made local history by signing a letter of intent with West Virginia University to start her college rowing career this fall.

She has strong grades and won a state rowing title, and her signing marks the first time a student has reached Division I— a first for her school.

Clermont Most Magical Night Celebration

2-8 p.m. — Downtown Clermont — Free entry — A joyful celebration with snow, Santa sightings, and local vendors to kick off the holiday season.

The Great Turkey Trot 5K

8-9:15 a.m. — Southern Hill Farms — Registration required — A family-friendly 5K race with fun awards and fall festival activities.

Turkey Day 5K Clermont

9 AM – 1 PM — Waterfront Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run for the whole family.

SAK Comedy Lab Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — Ticket Prices Vary — Enjoy an evening of audience-interactive improvisational comedy from Central Florida's favorite troupe.

The Nutcracker

Dec 5-24, 7:30 p.m. — Steinmetz Hall — Prices vary — Celebrate the holidays with enchanting performances and family-friendly activities in this timeless ballet classic.

Clermont Annual Lighted Boat Parade

6-8 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a dazzling display of lighted boats on the water.

Breakfast with Santa

8-10 a.m. — Outback Steakhouse — Cost TBD — Enjoy a festive breakfast and meet Santa in Clermont.