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Lake County is leaning hard into fall, from a Frida Kahlo look-alike contest in Mount Dora to a classic car cruise-in under the oaks in Eustis.
Local Events
Viva La Frida Festival | Donnelly Park, Mount Dora | Saturday, Sept 26, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM
A free celebration with live music, dancing, food, a kids' art zone, and a Frida Kahlo look-alike contest.
For: Families
Downtown Cruise-In & Classic Car Show | Ferran Park, 250 Ferran Park Dr, Eustis | Saturday, Sept 26, time TBD
A monthly gathering of roughly 150 classic cars alongside local shops, restaurants, and live music.
For: Families and Adults
Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll & Pup Walk | Downtown Mount Dora | Sunday, Oct 11, 3:00-5:00 PM
A self-guided tasting stroll featuring 25 ice cream flavors at 25 local businesses, and it's pet-friendly.
For: Families
Elon's new company is private. These 3 tickers aren't.
The next Apple may already exist. Insider sources say Elon has spent two years building a secret device inside Tesla's facilities — one he claims will be "10x bigger than the largest product in history."
There's just one problem: the company is private, and unless you know Elon personally, you can't buy a single share. That was true until Guardian's research team found three public ticker symbols sitting in the launch supply chain.
Click here to see all 3 tickers, free of charge.
You won't hear these names on CNBC — Wall Street hasn't published a word on the connection. But when the launch hits September 21, that quiet ends.
Some are already calling this the biggest opportunity since AI. For anyone who missed Apple before the iPhone, this may be a second look at that kind of setup.
Explore Florida
Glass-Bottom Boats in Ocala's Backyard
Silver Springs is one of America's largest springs, and it's also where the glass-bottom boat was invented. Tours still run daily, an easy afternoon out with visiting family or grandkids.
Retirement and Money
Fixed-Income Strategies Worth a Second Look
Investopedia covers bond laddering, Treasuries, and annuities for retirees shifting from growth to income in today's rate environment.
Key Takeaway: A mix of maturities can smooth out returns better than chasing the highest single rate.
Healthy Living
What You Can Do to Slow Hearing Loss as You Age
Health.com rounds up expert-backed ways to protect your hearing and slow age-related loss before it becomes a bigger problem.
Key Takeaway: Small habits now, like lowering the volume, pay off years down the road.
Seasonal / Homeownership
Low-Maintenance Landscaping That Still Looks Great
HGTV's guide to cutting back thirsty lawn space and choosing hardy native plants that hold up in Florida's heat.
Your Florida Home News
Fall is the perfect time for a home checkup, even in Florida. This week Nancy walks through five simple steps that can prevent expensive repairs and lower your utility costs.
Nancy Deichman, Owner/Realtor, RE/MAX Premier Realty | (352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
What's Selling for Under $200K
$60,000 | An Easy Entry Point in Grand Island
2BR / 2BA Grand Island home, a straightforward option for a buyer looking to get in the door.
Listed by Marty Goff.
Room to Grow Under $500K
$400,000 | Life on the Golf Course in Leesburg
3BR / 2BA Leesburg home set right on the golf course, with room to spread out.
Listed by Catherine Garvin-Larive.
Featured Rental
$1,600/month | A Comfortable Rental in Eustis
3BR / 2BA Eustis home available to rent, close to downtown.
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 8/9/26-8/15/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Lake | 238 | 144 | 136 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (8/22/26-9/21/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Lake | $375,000 | $428,715 |
What it means: pending contracts are keeping close pace with what's selling in Lake County, a sign of a market moving at a steady, sustainable clip rather than slowing down.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 8/9/26-8/15/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 8/22/26-9/21/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Lake County.
Sponsor
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Family in town this fall? Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites keeps a room ready minutes from I-75.
Closing
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