October kicks off with a movie night on a ball field, a food truck rally in Clermont, and one of Mount Dora's longest-running traditions. Grab your calendar. There's a lot to love around Lake County this month.
Local Events
Home Run Flicks | Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg | Friday, Oct 2
A free outdoor movie night right on the baseball field, so bring chairs and blankets.
For: Families and Kids
Family Food Fest and Downtown Cruise | Montrose Street, Downtown Clermont | Saturday, Oct 3, 4:00-8:00 PM
Food trucks, live music, and classic and exotic cars cruising through downtown.
For: Families
52nd Annual Cycle Mount Dora | 310 S. Tremain St., Mount Dora | Saturday-Sunday, Oct 10-11
Ride routes for every level, including a 10-mile family ride, with kids 15 and under free alongside a registered adult.
For: Families and Adults
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Explore Florida
Ormond Beach, an Easy Drive to the Coast
Ormond Beach is a laid-back stretch of Atlantic coastline with a relaxed pace and year-round outdoor living. It makes an easy day trip whenever you're craving salt air.
Grab Your Quarter: This Week's ALDI Deals
Fresh produce, weekly meat specials, and those fun ALDI Finds you didn't know you needed.
Retirement and Money
The Grandparents' Guide to 529 Plans
Kiplinger explains how grandparents can use 529 plans to help with a grandchild's college or private school costs, including smart options for any unused funds.
Key Takeaway: A 529 can be a tax-smart way to help with tuition without writing checks every semester.
Healthy Living
What Your Eyes May Reveal About How You're Aging
A large study of nearly 30,000 eye scans links a "retinal age gap" to faster aging, tied to everyday factors like diabetes and smoking.
Key Takeaway: Your yearly eye exam may be checking more than your vision.
Seasonal / Homeownership
$5.2 Million Grant Headed to Eustis
Lake-Sumter State College received a $5.2 million federal grant to help build the Eustis Education and Training Center, a regional workforce training hub. More local training options can mean more good jobs close to home for Lake County families.
Your Florida Home News
Real estate commissions are always negotiable.
Some homes sit for months while others go under contract in the first week. Nancy walks through the five steps that make the difference, including one slightly controversial tactic that appeals to buyers feeling the pinch of higher rates.
Thinking about selling? Call Nancy Deichman at (352) 427-5704 or email [email protected].
Luxury Living
$639,900 | Space to Host in Tavares
4BR / 4BA Tavares home with a bathroom for every bedroom and plenty of room for friends and family to gather.
Listed by Christie Larson.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 9/20/26-9/26/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Lake | 193 | 151 | 141 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (8/29/26-9/28/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Lake | $370,000 | $431,448 |
What it means: Lake County homes sold for about 99% of list price this past month and typically went under contract in about seven weeks, so sellers who price realistically are getting close to asking.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 9/20/26-9/26/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 8/29/26-9/28/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Lake County.
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Closing
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