The Clermont Weekend Ritual Locals Won't Give Up

Clermont's Sunday market at Waterfront Park has become the kind of weekly ritual locals build their whole morning around, and Mount Dora's flea market keeps pulling treasure hunters in from across the state. Here's what else is worth your time around Lake County this week.

Clermont Downtown Farmers Market | Waterfront Park | Sunday, Aug 23, 9 AM to 1 PM

Local produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts along the lake, an easy way to start a Sunday downtown.

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Weekends at the Winery | Lakeridge Winery, Clermont | Saturday-Sunday, Aug 22-23, noon to 4 PM

Live music, a food court, and an outdoor wine bar on the vineyard green.

For: Adults. Learn More

Renninger's Flea & Farmers Market | Mount Dora | Saturday-Sunday, Aug 22-23, 8 AM to 4 PM

Hundreds of vendors spread across the show field and antique center, everything from fresh produce to vintage finds.

For: Families. Learn More

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Florida Rambler's love letter to Mount Dora covers the historic Lakeside Inn, Renninger's antiques, the Palm Island boardwalk, and easy side trips to Tavares and Eustis, all in your own backyard.

Kiplinger breaks down how pension income actually gets taxed, federal and state treatment, withholding elections, and how it interacts with Social Security.

Key Takeaway: A quick review of your withholding elections now can prevent a surprise bill later. Ask your CPA before you make changes.

Healthline's practical overview of the habits that matter most after 65, protein intake, hydration, sleep patterns, and staying socially connected.

Key Takeaway: Small, consistent habits do more for long-term health than any single fix.

Standard policies exclude flood damage, and with this many lakes in our corner of Florida, that matters even outside mapped flood zones. Flood coverage is a separate policy and typically has a roughly 30-day waiting period, so the time to buy it is before storm season, not during.

$69,900 | An Easy Entry Point in Grand Island

2BR / 2BA home priced to get you in the door.

Listed by Renee Duncan.

$285,000 | Room to Grow in Leesburg

2BR / 2.5BA home with a comfortable layout and space to spread out.

Listed by Adriana Skoloda.

Did You Know? Owning Lakefront Is Not Always Owning the Lake

In Florida, owning lakefront property does not always mean owning the lake itself. Many lakes are held under public trust, private ownership boundaries can stop right at the water's edge, and the rules around docks, launches, and water use vary lake by lake. Worth checking before you assume full rights to what's out your back door.

Lake County's sold count is up notably from a year ago even with inventory holding close to flat, a sign buyers are following through once the right home shows up.

Median sold price (last 30 days): $365,000 | Average sold price: $401,424

Based on information from Stellar MLS and sourced by RE/MAX Premier Realty for the period August 9 through August 15, 2026, for Residential properties in Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Clermont, and Leesburg. Median and average sold price reflect the last 30 days (July 18 - August 17, 2026).

Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites

Exploring Lake County for the day? Baymont by Wyndham Ocala Suites is an easy home base about 45 minutes away.

That is it for this week. Providing the Lake County community with clear, data-driven home insights.