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Published September 17Proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment Could Bring Property Tax Relief — and Big Questions for Local Governments
Florida voters may soon have the opportunity to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment that could dramatically reduce property taxes for homeowners and potentially pave the way for eliminating many property taxes on primary residences. Under the proposal, the first…
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Published September 17Best Meats Kitchen Takes Over Former Toast Café Space
A familiar Fruitland Park breakfast spot has new owners and a direct connection to the butcher shop next door. Chris and Leandra Gentry, owners of The Toast Café, have retired, and Best Meats Butcher Shop owners Rob and Suzanne Pond have taken over the restaurant space with Best…
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Published September 17Lake and Sumter Coaches Weigh In on Athlete Transfers
Tavares High School football coach and athletic director Gavin Jones got people talking this summer when he showed up at football media day wearing a T-shirt that read: We Coach. They Poach. “I just like to speak my mind and was ready,” he says. “I had those shirts made in the…
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Published September 17Dozens of Kittens Complete 120-Day Quarantine, Highlighting the Importance of Rabies Prevention
After four months of specialized care and quarantine, the last 33 kittens rescued during the Tavares rabies alert are ready for adoption as Lake County Animal Services prepares to mark World Rabies Day. In April, a cat in Tavares tested positive for rabies, prompting the Florida…
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Published September 16Lake Community Arts Presents Spooky Serenades With Philharmonic Storytime
by Larry Oskin, Lake Community Arts The Howey Music Series is bringing the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to Lake County for the first time with a free children’s concert program. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is providing an exciting Instrument Petting Zoo before and after the…
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Published September 16The Venue’s Premier Wedding Expo Celebrating Successful Weddings, Sweet 16s & Quinceañera
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions The Venue has quickly become Clermont’s newest and most premier event space. The Venue is proud to announce the tremendous success of its first-ever Wedding, Sweet 16 & Quinceañera Expo. This Venue Wedding Expo offered…
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Published September 16Gail Paschall-Brown to MC At The Inaugural Founders’ Gala (Oct 10)
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (TNC), Groveland, announces that Gail Paschall-Brown from WESH 2 News in Orlando, will be the emcee at the Inaugural Founders’ Gala on October 10. Award-winning WESH 2 News anchor/reporter Gail Paschall-Brown has been nominated for an Emmy…
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Published September 15Stoney Tony’s Smashes His Way to Best Burger Win
Stoney Tony’s Smashed Burgers doesn’t have a dining room, a permanent kitchen or even a traditional restaurant address. What it does have is “Stoney’s Magic Buns,” an ever-changing menu, a devoted following and, most recently, the title of “Best Burger” in Style Magazine’s 2026…
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Published September 15Jackson Currie’s Hot Start Gives Eustis Football a Spark
Eustis High junior quarterback Jackson Currie is emerging as one of the top young talents in Central Florida, already putting up big numbers in a season that has tested the Panthers early on. Jackson has thrown for more than 547 yards and six touchdowns through three games,…
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Published September 15Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards Launches New Weekly Farmers Market with Ribbon Cutting Celebration
A new Saturday tradition has arrived in Lake County as Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards officially launches its weekly Farmers Market, creating a destination where residents and visitors can shop local, enjoy award-winning wines, and experience the beauty of Florida wine country. The…
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Published September 14Mayor’s Column September 2026: Remembering, Celebrating and Staying Connected
Champions, September gives us an opportunity to remember where we have been, celebrate who we are, and continue strengthening the connections that make Clermont such a special community. This month, we will come together as the City commemorates the 25th anniversary of September…
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Published September 14Senior Kate Guthrie Leading Mount Dora In The Classroom And On The Court
Kate Guthrie has spent four years making herself indispensable to the Mount Dora High School volleyball program. The senior leads the Hurricanes this season with 64 kills and has added six aces. Over her career she has appeared in more than 200 matches, recently surpassing 322…