Lake County, Florida
Issue #4 · March 14, 2026 · Every Thursday
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Hey Lake County 👋
Big one this weekend — a farm stroll in Mount Dora, Pups in the Park in Clermont, a Sports Complex ribbon cutting in Mascotte, and a Spring Concert at Snooky Park in Lady Lake. Something going on in every corner of the county.
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🌊 The Ripple
The One Story Worth Knowing
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Mascotte just opened a brand new Sports Complex — and most of Lake County doesn't know about it yet.
The ribbon cutting is Saturday, March 21 at 10 AM. It's the kind of thing small cities pour years of energy into, and it deserves a crowd. If you're in the south Lake area, show up. These moments matter. See details →
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This Week's Picks
What to Do This Weekend
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Family
Shamrock Stroll — Open Farm Event
📅 Sat Mar 14📍 Lil' Bit of Life Farm, Mount Dora💵 Free
Walk the farm, meet the animals, enjoy the outdoors for St. Patrick's weekend. One of those Lake County gems that doesn't get enough attention — perfect family Saturday morning.
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Outdoor
Pups in the Park
📅 Sat Mar 21📍 Lake Hiawatha Preserve, Clermont💵 Free
Bring your dog to one of Clermont's best parks. Free event, great trail, beautiful lake views — the kind of laid-back Saturday morning Lake County does best.
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Live Music
Spring Concert Series at Snooky Park
📅 Sat Mar 21 · 11 AM – 2 PM📍 Snooky Park, Lady Lake💵 Free
Lady Lake's free outdoor concert series kicks off for spring. Grab a blanket, bring the family, and enjoy live music at one of the county's most underrated parks.
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Community
Mascotte Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting
📅 Sat Mar 21 · 10 AM – 1 PM📍 Mascotte💵 Free
Mascotte opens its brand new sports complex — a big deal for a small city. Worth showing up to support and see what's been built. Free event, family friendly.
See details →
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Food & Drink
Lakeridge Winery Weekend Tours
📅 Sat & Sun · 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM📍 Clermont💵 Free
Florida's largest winery runs free guided tours and tastings every single weekend. Vineyard views, live music, food trucks. If you haven't been, this is the weekend.
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Quick Hits
Also Worth Knowing
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Mount DoraVillage Market — Sun Mar 15, local vendors, fresh produce, handmade goods. Free, 10 AM – 3 PM downtown.
County-Wide
Spring weather locked in — mid-70s, low humidity all week. Get outside before summer heat arrives.
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Hidden Gem of the Week
The Spot Worth Knowing
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🗺️ Hidden Gem
Venetian Gardens, Leesburg
One of the most underrated spots in the county. A lakeside park that most people outside Leesburg have never heard of — gorgeous pavilion, walking paths right on the water, and a small beach. The kind of place you bring out-of-town guests just to watch their face light up. Free, always open. Get directions →
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📣 Shoutout
A Local Worth Knowing
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Lakeridge Winery — Clermont's best-kept open secret
Florida's largest winery has been quietly making wine in Clermont since 1989. Free tours, free tastings, vineyard views, live music on weekends. 37 years in and still going strong. If you've never taken the 45-minute tour, this is the week to fix that. lakeridgewinery.com →
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📊 Lake Numbers
One Surprising Fact About Lake County
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1,400+
Lakes in Lake County, Florida — more than any other county in the state. You live somewhere genuinely remarkable. Get on the water this weekend.
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🌤 This weekend: highs 74–77°F, low humidity, light breeze. Perfect Lake County Saturday weather — get outside.
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