🌱 Lake County Card Show and 10 more events

Hey there, Minneola! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Kick Off Classic: Lake Minneola Hawks vs Leesburg Yellow Jackets
• First Day of Classes 2026-2027 at Minneola Charter
• Lake County Card Show at Minneola City Hall

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

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📸 Around Minneola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minneola

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 14

• Kick Off Classic: Lake Minneola Hawks vs Leesburg Yellow Jackets →
  H7JJ+9V Lake Minneola High School, 101 N Hancock Rd, Minneola
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 10

• First Day of Classes 2026-2027
  Minneola Charter Clermont, FL 34715

Saturday August 22

• Lake County Card Show →
  Minneola City Hall, 800 US-27, Minneola
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Networking Works
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
  8:00 am
• AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  11:00 am
• THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  12:00 pm
• TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  2:30 pm
• 2nd/3rd Grades (A-L) Meet The Teacher
  Minneola Charter Clermont, FL 34715
  4:00 pm
• RIBBON CUTTING: Plugged Into Electronics (RadioShack Authorized Dealer)
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  4:30 pm
• Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Location Description: Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora Whiskey Kitchen is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atm
  5:00 pm
• 2nd/3rd Grades (M-Z) Meet The Teacher
  Minneola Charter Clermont, FL 34715
  5:00 pm
• Live Piano at Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Came across this saying, and thought it was worth posting, it struck me to the core with logic, and I love logic!
  WHEN YOU FINALLY LEARN YOUR PLACE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES, YOUR FEELINGS WON'T GET HURT. This, along with my favorite saying which is: FOCUS ON THE… (Nextdoor Lakewood Ridge)
• Does anyone know a dependable person or company for rental property management around here?
  I need help with tasks and am looking for someone reliable who offers fair rates. If you fit that description or have recommendations, please text me… (Nextdoor Highland Ridge / Park Ridge)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Clermont. Apply here.
• McAlister's Deli - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minneola here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Montverde

• Florida Rebels, Cayden Daughtry shine as Nike basketball Peach Jam champs (orlandosentinel.com)

Clermont

• ‘Meatball' no more: Marine recruit drops over 100 pounds for boot camp (militarytimes.com)
• Lake Technical College Announces $3.7 Million State Investment For Lake Tech South (sltablet.com)
• Uber passenger nabbed with 5 kilo bundles of prepackaged cocaine (leesburg-news.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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