Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Historic Downtown Clermont
Shopping
Fresh finds, hometown vibes: Historic Downtown Clermont is where historic charm meets real-deal local life, with historic buildings, local shops and restaurants, and a farmers market that actually feels neighborly.
Proper pub cravings? Family owned and proudly British, Best of British Pub nails the comfort classics all day breakfast, toasties, hearty pies, and traditional afternoon tea, plus a tap list with Old Speckled Hen, Tennents, Wrexham Lager, Guinness, Kilkenny, Stella and more.
Sip among the vines: Whether you’re into crisp whites or sweet Muscadines, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards keeps it local with tours, guided tastings, and weekend festivals on a sprawling vineyard green.
Nine small businesses at Clermont's Downtown Exchange have been told to leave their leases under a termination-of-convenience clause in their agreements by the end of the month.
Aaron and Clare Walenga, a husband and wife who work at the Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida, were hit by lightning on a hiking trail on Wednesday night.