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Eustis throws its monthly Friday night street party downtown this week, and Mount Dora's antique hunters take over Renninger's all weekend long. Here is what is worth your time in Lake County.
Local Events
Eustis Street Party | Downtown Eustis | Friday, Aug 7, 6 to 9 PM
A family-friendly monthly street party with food trucks, vendors, and live music through downtown Eustis. For: Families. Event info
Renninger's Farmers and Flea Market | Mount Dora | Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Weekend treasure hunting through hundreds of vendor stalls, from antiques to fresh produce. For: Families. Plan your visit
Weekends at the Winery | Lakeridge Winery, Clermont | Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 PM
Free admission, live music on the vineyard green, and an outdoor wine bar. Bring lawn chairs for one of the last easy weekends of summer. For: Adults. Plan your visit
Explore Florida
St. Augustine: history, forts, and the oldest city in America
Florida Rambler rounds up a dozen reasons to make the drive: Castillo de San Marcos, the shops along St. George Street, the lighthouse, and enough Spanish colonial charm for a full weekend. About two hours from Lake County, a solid day trip or overnight. Plan your visit
Retirement and Money
Is Florida still the best place to retire? A 2026 gut check
Kiplinger weighs Florida's tax advantages against rising insurance costs and climate risk, useful reading whether you have lived here for years or are still deciding to stay.
Key Takeaway: The tax math still favors Florida, but insurance costs deserve their own line in your retirement budget.
Healthy Living
Can you eat too much protein? Longevity experts weigh in
Real Simple talks to longevity experts about the risks of protein overconsumption, including kidney strain, and what a reasonable daily amount actually looks like.
Key Takeaway: More protein is not automatically better; portion and balance matter more than the trend suggests.
Around the House
Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping that still looks good
HGTV's practical guide to reducing thirsty lawn area, grouping plants by water needs, and choosing hardy shrubs, a smart late-summer project before fall planting season.
Your Florida Home News
One More Move for 1031 Exchange Investors: Cash Out Without the Tax Hit
Nancy adds one more piece to her real estate tax series: a refinance strategy that lets investors pull cash out of a 1031 exchange after the fact, without triggering the tax bill on the gain. Ask your CPA if it fits your situation, then watch the video.
Nancy Deichman
(352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
What's Selling for Under $200K
$173,000 | Space for less in Groveland
3BR / 2BA home priced well below the county median, with room for the whole family. Listed by Rachel Rivera. Have a Look
Room to Grow Under $500K
$425,000 | Plenty of room on Tomato Hill Road
5BR / 3BA Leesburg home with space for a big family or a full house of guests. Listed by Donna Hines. See This Home
Luxury Living
$619,900 | A Gulf-front escape in Indian Shores
2BR / 2BA Gulf-front condo, about 90 minutes from home, a coastal escape or investment opportunity. Listed by Randy Barnes. Explore This Home
Market Pulse
Lake County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
This Year (7/26–8/1/26) | 220 | 181 | 177 |
Last Year (7/27–8/2/25) | 250 | 151 | 150 |
Median sold price, last 30 days (Stellar MLS): $359,900.
Inventory is a little tighter than last year, but pendings and closings are both up, a sign homes priced right are not sitting long.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 7/26/26 through 8/1/26, for Residential in Lake County.
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That is it for this week. Providing the Central Florida community with clear, data-driven home insights.