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When Clermont's Citrus Tower opened in 1956, the view from 226 feet up looked out over miles of orange groves. Freezes in the 1980s wiped out most of them, so today you see lakes and rooftops instead. This week: a fall farm festival, a classic car cruise-in, and good news for drivers on Britt Road.
Local Events
Fresh Market at Ferran | Ferran Park, Eustis | Wednesday, Oct 21, 5:00-8:00 PM
Local vendors, live music, and a sunset over Lake Eustis, all on a weeknight.
For: Adults and Families
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms | Southern Hill Farms, Clermont | Thursday-Sunday, Oct 22-25
A corn maze, wagon rides, a petting zoo, and the pumpkin patch, with tickets sold online only.
For: Families and Kids
Downtown Cruise-In and Classic Car Show | Ferran Park, Eustis | Saturday, Oct 24, 2:00-5:00 PM
About 150 classic cars roll into downtown Eustis, and it's free to stroll and admire.
For: Seniors and Families
Save the Date: BOO! Festival | Downtown Tavares | Friday, Oct 30, 6:00-9:00 PM
Trunk-or-treating and Halloween fun for the whole family, and it's free.
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For anyone pursuing that luminous glass-skin look through sweater season, Carrara adds a beauty upgrade to a habit they already love.
Explore Florida
Watch Your Car Roll Uphill at Spook Hill
About 90 minutes south in Lake Wales, Spook Hill is a free "gravity hill" where your car seems to roll uphill all on its own. Pair it with Bok Tower Gardens, or go this weekend for the free Lake Wales Pioneer Days festival on Oct 24-25.
This Week's Grocery Savings: ALDI Specials and Publix BOGOs
Stock up on Halloween candy and cozy fall finds at ALDI, plus this week's Publix BOGO deals. Two easy ways to stretch the grocery budget.
Front Porch Riddle
I'm full of holes, yet I hold water. What am I?
Find the answer at the bottom of this email!
Scam Alerts
Know a Real DMV Letter From a Fake
The state is mailing letters to drivers whose records may have been exposed in a September data breach, with a free year of identity monitoring. Scammers are expected to piggyback with fake texts and calls, so here are the red flags to watch for.
Key Takeaway: If anyone asks you to pay for the "free" monitoring, it's a scam. Go straight to flhsmv.gov/data-breach.
Watch: The Jury Duty Scam Call Nancy Almost Fell For
A caller posing as local police told Nancy Deichman she had missed a grand jury summons and had a warrant out for her arrest, then handed her off to a fake "lieutenant" with a badge number. She shares how she caught on, and the simple move that can save you if a call like this ever comes your way.
Questions? Call Nancy Deichman, RE/MAX Premier Realty, at (352) 427-5704 or email [email protected].
Healthy Living
The Afternoon Habit That May Be Bugging Your Gut
EatingWell explains how one common afternoon habit can throw off your digestion. The fixes are simple: a little more fiber, water, and fermented foods.
Key Takeaway: Small afternoon swaps can add up to a happier gut.
Around Town
Britt Road Is Finally Open Again
Britt Road in Lake County has reopened nearly two years after Hurricane Milton washed it out. If it's part of your drive, your detour days are over, though trucks over 10 tons face limits while drainage work wraps up.
Room to Grow Under $500K
$313,000 | Lake Access Without the Yard Work
3BR / 3BA Clermont townhome in gated Magnolia Pointe, with a private screened courtyard and a handy office nook off the kitchen. The HOA covers exterior upkeep, and residents get a pool, fitness center, and a private boat ramp on Johns Lake.
Listed by Shelley Anderson.
Guess the Price: The Answer
Last week's Leesburg lakefront pool home, with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly three-quarters of an acre on the water, sold in November 2021 for $975,000. Sold by Lynn Bartlett. How close was your guess?
Market Pulse
Active / Pending / Sold, week of 10/11/26-10/17/26:
County | Active | Pending | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
Lake | 197 | 134 | 106 |
Median and average SOLD price, last 30 days (9/19/26-10/19/26 MLS report):
County | Median Sold Price | Average Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
Lake | $364,900 | $408,869 |
What it means: Lake County homes that sold this past month closed at about 99% of list price in roughly six and a half weeks, and with more new listings than contracts this week, buyers have plenty of options.
Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period 10/11/26-10/17/26 (Active/Pending/Sold) and 9/19/26-10/19/26 (median and average sold price), for Residential properties in Lake County.
Front Porch Riddle Answer: A sponge. Tarpon Springs made me famous.
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Closing
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