🌱 Which Minneola ballplayer just earned national scholar-athlete honors?
Minneola, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Minneola! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Minneola ballplayer just earned national scholar-athlete honors?
- How a $45M lakefront project could change life around Minneola
Also on today's calendar: What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fancher named as NAIA Scholar-Athlete (dcpostgazette.com) — Minneola gets a proud shout-out as baseball player Joshua Schaller, listed from Minneola, Fla., earns NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors for his academic and athletic performance at Peru State College. He’s one of 14 Bobcats recognized, highlighting how local talent is succeeding on a national collegiate stage. 
• Historic CBS Property Is Quickly Becoming Mixed-Use Lumberyard District In Historic Downtown Clermont (sltablet.com) — A major $45 million redevelopment along Lake Minneola in downtown Clermont will turn the old Clermont Builders Supply lumberyard into the new Lumberyard District, adding 392 apartments plus shops, restaurants, and entertainment. With rooftop views over Lake Minneola and new parking, the project could reshape nearby traffic on Lake Minneola Shores and influence housing and nightlife options for Minneola-area residents.
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Red, White & Boom at Waterfront Park Clermont →
Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St, Clermont
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Saturday July 4
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What Orlando Families Must Know to Help Their Child Get Into Top Colleges →
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What Orlando families must know to help their child get into top colleges →
140 E Wilbur Ave, Lake Mary
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Sunday June 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
11:00 am -
Young Professionals Monthly Meeting
South Lake Chamber of Commerce Barrels and Boards 7965 State Road 50 Groveland, FL 34736
11:30 am -
Which Digital Marketing Platforms & Strategies Work in 2026
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
12:00 pm -
EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
5:00 pm -
Artisans June Featured Artists Reception
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Artisans of Mount Dora 139 E. 4th Ave. Mount Dora FL
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Art In The Alley
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Mount Dora N. Royellou Lane (The Alley Betweent 5th & 3rd Ave, use 125 E. 4th Ave to locate alley)
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Live Music at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Saturday Brunch at Eden Abbey
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Public Health Plant Powerful - Pot-Luck Meal Whole Food Plant Based Vegan
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce W.T. Bland Public Library 1995 North Donnelly St. Community Room Mt. Dora 32757 352-735-7180
3:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a reliable Spanish-speaking house cleaner in the Minneola area to clean a small home (approximately 1,200 sq ft) every two weeks.
General cleaning includes bathrooms, kitchen, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and overall upkeep. Flexible schedule preferred. Please message me with… (Nextdoor Reserve At Minneola)
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Part Time in Minneola. Apply here.
- The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Experienced Preschool Teacher in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minneola here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montverde
- Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara, staff on hand for 5-star targets at NBPA Top 100 Camp (insidetheloudhouse.com)
Clermont
- Clermont's Iconic Citrus Tower Celebrates 70 Years with Community Celebration and Special Giveaway (sltablet.com)
- BIBLE STUDY: Forgiving like Jesus (baptistpress.com)
- Lake County Receives Draft Of 2050 Comprehensive Plan (sltablet.com)
Groveland
- SWAT team uncovers cocaine and firearm during warrant execution at Groveland duplex (leesburg-news.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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