The vineyard green in Clermont keeps the music going this weekend, and Sunday morning belongs to the downtown farmers market. August is arriving the way it should. Here is what is worth your time this week.
Local Events
Weekends at the Winery | Lakeridge Winery, Clermont | Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4
Free admission, live music on the vineyard green, a food court, and an outdoor wine bar. Bring lawn chairs. For: Adults. Plan your visit
Downtown Clermont Farmers Market | Sunday, August 2, from 9 am
Fresh produce, baked goods, live music, and handmade finds in historic downtown Clermont. For: Families. Market info
Save the date: Lakeridge Harvest Festival | August 21 to 23
The grape stomp returns with 65-plus vendors, a wine bar, and a food court. For: Families. Festival details
Your Florida Home News
Sell an Investment Property Without Handing the Gains to the IRS
Nancy wraps up her vacation rental tax series with the 1031 Exchange: how selling one investment property and rolling into another can defer the tax bill you would otherwise owe at closing. Ask your CPA if a 1031 fits your situation, then watch the video.
Nancy Deichman
(352) 427-5704 | [email protected]
Explore Florida
Twelve things to love about Mount Dora
A longtime Florida travel writer's love letter to the town next door: the Lakeside Inn, Renninger's, the Palm Island boardwalk, and lakefront dining. Worth a read even if you have lived here for years. Read the guide
Retirement and Money
Is your 2026 money plan still on track? A mid-year checkup takes an hour.
Kiplinger lists seven financial moves to review at mid-year: tax withholdings, account contributions, Social Security timing, and emergency planning. July is the right time to catch drift before it costs you.
Key Takeaway: One hour now can save an unpleasant surprise at tax time.
Healthy Living
Too many medications? When your prescriptions start working against you.
Mayo Clinic explains polypharmacy: the interactions and side effects that stack up when multiple prescriptions pile on, and exactly what to ask your doctor at the next visit. Practical and worth five minutes.
Key Takeaway: Bring your full medication list, including supplements, to every appointment.
Around the House
Seven things your homeowners insurance actually covers
Family Handyman rounds up the covered items most people never claim: sheds, first responder damage, even dog bites. Scan it before you pay out of pocket for something your policy already handles.
What's Selling for Under $200K
$174,900 | A shady lane in Grand Island
3BR / 2BA on a street that lives up to its name, at a price that is getting hard to find in Lake County. Listed by Marty Goff. Have a look
Room to Grow Under $400K
$339,000 | Grand Vista living in Leesburg
3BR / 2.5BA close to shopping, dining, and the chain of lakes. Listed by Leah Jackson. See this home
Featured Rental
$1,800 a month | Room for the Whole Crew in Brooksville
No luxury listings this week, so here is a rental worth a look: 4BR / 2BA with space for everyone and a yard to match. Check it out
Market Pulse
Week of July 19 to 25: Active 214 | Pending 185 | Sold 140 | Median Sold Price $365,000
Both pendings and closings are running well ahead of last year, so homes that are priced right are not sitting long. Source: Lake County Stellar MLS.
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Check If You Have Unclaimed Money - Enter Your Name & State
There is over $70B in unclaimed property across the U.S., held by state agencies.
Search public records using your name and state to check for possible matches, including funds from accounts, refunds, or deposits.
That is it for this week. Providing the Central Florida community with clear, data-driven home insights.