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Hey Clermont, hope your week’s off to a good start! Award-winning emergency care, a 50-foot road collapse, a grand opening with model-home perks and prizes, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Spotlight on expert ER care: Orlando Health’s Lake County freestanding emergency departments received the 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award for patient experience. The 24/7 sites serve Clermont and surrounding communities — get all the details.
Community impact and response: Kroger’s Groveland distribution center near Clermont is set to close in early 2026, affecting about 1,400 workers. A $50,000 donation and retraining workshops aim to ease the impact — read the full story.
Quiet corners worth exploring: A roundup spotlights eight underappreciated Florida towns, including nearby Winter Garden and Winter Park, plus Vero Beach and Steinhatchee, with peaceful waterways, historic streets, nature access, and laid back charm — check out the full roundup.
Detours disrupt daily commutes: A 50-foot-deep depression opened Feb. 2 on Empire Church Road in Groveland, closing a key stretch. About 1,400 drivers use the route daily. Geotechnical analysis is underway — see closure and impact details.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Franchise expands with local owner: That 716 Pizza Joint will open in Leesburg, Lake County, in late February, with an expected debut around February 21 pending final permits and equipment installation. The Buffalo sports-themed spot will serve Buffalo-style pizza, wings, subs, beef on weck, chili cheesesteaks, and pasta. Get all the opening details.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Central Florida chain expands: Huey Magoo’s is coming soon to Clermont with a menu focused on chicken tenders, plus sandwiches, wraps, salads, and signature sauces. Look for it by Chipotle on US 27 near Pacific Dental Services. The brand is known for a simple, quality-focused menu. Get all the details.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Make some noise: Strings running low? Music Store Inc has you covered with fresh gear, friendly guidance, and zero judgment for that guitar you meant to practice. A friendly nudge to dust off the case and make some joyful noise this week.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Built-in glow-up idea: If your living room is still juggling cords and clutter, DTN Project Team Inc. creates custom built-ins, accent walls, closets, and pantries that actually fit your space, meaning less chaos and more ahh. Perfect for the awkward nook that keeps giving you side-eye.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🚜 Here on the Farm Tour @ Here On The Farm | Tuesday (2/10) at 2:00 PM – This guided wander through seven acres of experimental gardens covers 15 plots: veggies, herbs, tea, a Monet corner, shade paths, a food forest, orchard, vineyard, even a pineapple patch. Think botanical tasting menu, just slower, quieter, and delightfully nosy. Your step counter will approve.
💌 February Kit Together Card Class @ The View Clermont | Tuesday (2/10) at 6:30 PM – Break out the good scissors for a relaxed kit-together where you’ll craft nine beautiful cards from an exclusive kit, with simple stamping and layered ephemera. It’s $20 to Vicki via Zelle or Venmo, click Going, then come collect your zen, your glue, and bragging rights.
💕 Galentines @ The Roasted Spirit | Thursday (2/12) at 6:00 PM – Galentines at Roasted Spirit is pouring BOGO margaritas, martinis, and mules, with half-off small plates and live music. An exclusive Valentine menu, plus pop-ups from Orange Blossom Belle Boutique and Bulls and Jewels Co custom hat bar, because friendship looks better in a cute brim.
This weekend
🎂 Valentine’s Day 4th Birthday Party! @ SwaltySisters | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – Skip the prix fixe circus and toast our neighborhood shop’s 4th birthday on Valentine’s Day. Expect cocktails, treats, and a sweet little Valentine for the first 50 through the door. Fewer roses, more real fun, and zero awkward violinists.
✂ Avalon Woods Grand Opening @ Avalon Woods | Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 PM – Curious what Avalon Woods is bringing to the neighborhood? The grand opening lets you snoop through five tricked-out model homes, snag incentives, and sample a food truck, then cross your fingers for those Disney Pixie Dust passes. Ribbon cutting, fresh paint smell, and people-watching included.
🤟 ASL Valentine Family Day @ West Orange Dream Center | Saturday (2/14) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate Valentine’s Day the right way, with a family ASL hangout in Winter Garden for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, signing, and disability-inclusive families. Expect kid-approved crafts, games, and plenty of signing, plus relaxed time to mingle, make new friends, and skip the crowded prix fixe scene.
🎬 “Wuthering Heights” Movie Matinee @ Epic Theatres of Clermont | Sunday (2/15) at 2:30 PM – Trade errands for a cozy matinee as Sunshine Book Co. hosts a private screening of Wuthering Heights, complete with swooning, stormy moors, and collective sighs. Think book club vibes, but with popcorn, better seats, and zero small talk about gutters. Grab a ticket, settle in.
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📻 Clermont report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
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High ceilings and sunlight frame open living and dining flowing to a granite kitchen with wood cabinetry. A split plan features a primary suite, two bedrooms with a shared bath, and an upstairs en-suite. Pocket sliders lead to a travertine porch and heated saltwater pool. Wrought iron fencing, two-car epoxy garage, 2019 roof, 2025 A/C, and community dock access.
Take a peek inside →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we genuinely think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week:
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