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Light Up Clermont is Almost Here

It wouldn’t be Christmas in Clermont without the annual Light Up Clermont Festival to kick off December. This annual two-day festival is a long honored and anticipated part of the holiday season in Clermont. 2016 marks the 29^th annual Light Up Clermont Festival. All activities are free admission and family-friendly.

Friday night December 2^nd the festival kicks off in City Hall Park on Montrose and 7^th. The Clermont Friday food trucks are open beginning at 5:30 pm so come grab some of the best bites around before the tree lighting.

At 6:30 on Friday night is the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This is one of the newer traditions of the festival. This will be the third year of tree lighting in Clermont. A huge tree is brought in and decorated with lights and a star and officially lit up for the season to usher in the Christmas Cheer. At this time the whole downtown area will light up with animated light sculptures around the lake as well.Following the tree lighting, there will be live holiday music on the main stage in the park.

Ready to let loose and enjoy the weekend? Come to Montrose and 8^th St. to dance the night away with a DJ on the Community Stage.

Take those cute kids of yours to get their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. They will be hanging out across the street from the tree lighting at Clermont City Center located at 620 West Montrose St. from 7 to 9 pm on Friday.

Saturday there will be more live music and entertainment from 10am to 2:30 pm at City Hall Park. You can also check out the crafts fair and food vendors on Montrose and 8^th from 10am to 3pm.

Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock is the much loved Holiday Parade. There will be decorative floats, bands, dance troops, and more all leading up to the arrival of the big guy, Santa and of course his lovely wife Mrs. Claus. Photos are courtesy of the Kiwanis of South Lake.

To finish off the weekend festivities is the annual Lessons and Carols Concert at the Clermont Performing Arts Center located at 3700 South Highway 27. There will be two shows, one at 5pm and one at 8pm.

Clermont is a great place to live especially during the holidays. For more information on living in Clermont or real estate in Clermont and surrounding areas please browse our website or contact us anytime.

Image adapted By Ernst Vikne (Decorating the Christmas tree) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Easter Activities in Clermont Florida

Come do Easter in Clermont, Florida!

Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest

From March 27th through April 4th, come to Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest for an Easter egg hunt, visit with the Easter bunny, and many other activities as well as concessions, face painting, jumping pillow, ziplines, pony rides, petting zoo and more! Admission is free. For more information email joditheelf@gmail.com

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt by Faith Point Church

Come from 5 to 9pm on April 4th to 290 Citurs Tower Blvd in Clermont for a Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, Easter Truck-n-treat, food trucks, candy, prizes, vendors, rock climbing wall, and more! Don’t forget to bring your flashlight! This is a free event for ages 2-12.

Resurrection Sunday Easter Egg Hunt by The Lakeside Church

Join us April 5th from 11 to 2:30 for an egg hunt and Easter Service. The topic/theme this year is “Who is This Man?” This is a free event for ages 2-11. Located at 100 Countyline Court Oakland, Fl.

Arise Easter Egg Hunt by Arise Christian Church

Come to 10306 John Wycliffe Blvd in Orlando on April 5th from 9:30am to 1:15pm for Easter service and an Easter Egg hunt. This event is free and the hunt is for kids aged 1 to 10.

Easter at C/Life by C/Life Orlando Church

Come to 8700 Conroy Windermere Road in Orlando on April 5th from 10am to 1pm for an Easter celebration that includes a helicopter dropping 5,000 eggs on the grounds! This event is free and geared towards those aged 0-18.

Family Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at Park Lake by Park lake Presbyterian Church

This happens April 4th from 10am to 11am at 309 East Colonial Drive in Orlando. The event is free and is for ages 0-12. This annual Easter Egg Hunt also includes crafts, games, the telling of the Easter Story, and more. Please bring your basket and then join us again on Sunday for a pancake breakfast and Easter service.

Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt by Pershing Avenue Christian Church

Come to 2000 Pershing Avenue in Orlando from 9am to 12pm on April 4th for a free pancake breakfast and egg hunt. The hunt will be broken up by age group and is for kids from birth to 13 years old.

The Big Hunt in the Big Field by Reformation Lutheran Church

This happen on March 28th from 10am to 1pm at 800 E. Michigan Street in Orlando. This is a free event for ages 1 to 12 with clowns, face painting, photo booth, kids crafts and games. Please bring your own baskets!

There’s a New Reason to Visit Orlando!

You read that right. There’s yet another fabulous reason to visit Orlando coming in 2015. I-Drive 360 is one of the top new Entertainment Complexes in Central Florida and the Sunshine State and it’s all the buzz. It’s opening is scheduled for the Spring of 2015 and will be home to the long awaited, and anxiously anticipated Orlando Eye Observation Wheel. This Orlando Eye Observation Wheel will be the main attraction to be included in the recent $200 million revitalization of the I-Drive hotel and convention area.

Much sought after Orlando and Clermont real estate is located within a short drive of I-Drive 360. You can choose from desirable communities such as Clermont, Minneola, Regency Hills and Winter Garden.

Are you wondering what else you can do at the I-Drive 360 Entertainment Complex? Well, the Orlando Eye Observation Wheel is just the cherry on a very tasty cake of…

Stuff to keep you busy at the I-Drive 360 Entertainment Complex

The Orlando Eye – Observation Wheel
World’s Tallest Roller Coaster ‘Skyscraper’
Madame Tussaud’s Orlando Wax Museum
Sea Life Aquarium
Yard House Brewery
Dick’s Last Resort
Shake Shack
Outback Steakhouse
Bar Jour Wine Bar
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop
Additional Shops and Restaurants Coming Soon!

For quite some time, I-Drive has been a destination spot for tourists in the Orlando area. It’s close to Central Florida theme parks, and is also home to the Orange County Convention Center, and therefore remains a favorite for visitors and locals. With the coming of 2015, it will be even more of a fan favorite for those who call Orlando home as well as those who are just passing through. Image by InSapphoWeTrust Flickr

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Lake Minneola Scenic Trail

Are you looking for something to do this weekend with your family in Clermont, Florida? How ’bout hitting the trail? You’ll love it and the next time someone tells you to go “take a hike” you’ll be more than happy to and know exactly where to go!

The South Lake Trail mainly known as the Lake Minneola Scenic Trail is only about 20 miles west of Orlando and takes in some of central Florida’s most breathtaking views. This seven mile paved trail is the place where you’ll find the most hills, lakes and wide open vistas in the region. This trail is perfect for biking, walking, inline skating and is also wheel chair accessible.

Additionally, the trail is only five miles from the West Orange Trail and soon there will be plans to connect the two. At the midpoint of the trail, signs point to a 0.25 mile spur for the Minneola trailhead which is a great spot to park your vehicle.

Near Lake Sumter Community College on North Hancock Road is where the trail starts on top of a hill. When the weather is good and the sky is clear you’ll take in spectacular views of the region including the span between the lakes to the Orlando skyline. What could be better? The first two miles of the trail move down hill toward Lake Minneola in Clermont and are pretty easy. Streetlamps allow for good lighting and use of the trail at night time.

The trail skirts the south shore of the lake, providing for excellent scenery. Clermont Public Beach boasts refreshingly cool water and convenient trail side amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and parking. The last mile of the trail wraps around the lake to the western trailhead.

Should you take any of the side streets leading away from the lake, you’ll end up at various shops and restaurants in downtown Clermont.

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Holiday Events in Minneola

Minneola, Florida is a very festive place to be during the winter holidays. Check out these great events in the Minneola area.

Wine and Chocolate Festival happens on December 15th in Clermont at Lakeridge Winery. Enjoy chocolate and wine while local artists and crafters display. Live music by amazing bands can also be heard at this fun event.

New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk® begins at 8:00pm on New Year’s Eve at City Walk at Universal Studio. You’ll enjoy decadent food and astounding entertainment at the party everyone has been waiting all year for! There will be six different party zones and Orlando’s biggest outdoor dance floor! Come ring in the new year right!

Orlando Fashion Square Christmas Parade will be December 15th at 5:30 in historic downtown Orlando. This is their 81st edition of this parade!

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day come to Capone’s Dinner and Show in Kissimmee, Fl. Every paying guest will receive a free etched glass souvenir. You’ll enjoy a holiday dinner buffet, endless Bud Light, and amazing dessert. Price does not include tax or gratuity.

NYE 2014 Party happens New Year’s Eve of course starting at 9:00pm at Howl At The Moon in Orlando. There will be a rocking dueling piano bar and just dance tickets that do not include seating or food package start at $65.

Rosen Plaza Christmas Day Lunch Buffet 2013 will be at 12:00pm at Grand Ballroom at Rosen Plaza Hotel. Give your family the gift of a day out at this exciting event. Holiday favorites will be served as well as some special items. There’s sure to be something for everyone on the menu and you’re sure to love the desserts and complimentary wine!

These are just a few of the amazing events happening during the holidays in the area. Come check some out and have a very merry Christmas.