🌱 Tavares’ AdventHealth Waterman just earned a coveted five-star national rating

Hi there, Tavares! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Tavares’ AdventHealth Waterman just earned a coveted five-star national rating
• How Tavares star Izayia Williams became a top national linebacker

Also on today's calendar: Tavares Art Show Dec 13 2025 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 29 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — Residents in Tavares can take pride that AdventHealth Waterman earned a five-star rating in Forbes’ new national Top Hospitals list, placing it among the best in Florida. The ranking evaluates outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, with Waterman joining 28 other top-performing Florida hospitals recognized for high-quality care.
   

• Where the top linebacker recruits in the 2026 class signed (on3.com subscription) — Tavares football fans will notice hometown standout linebacker Izayia Williams listed among the nation’s top 2026 recruits after signing with Florida State. The article breaks down his impressive stats, athleticism, and hard-hitting style, placing his Tavares High School performance on a national recruiting stage.
   

📸 Around Tavares

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tavares

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Tavares Art Wine Music Stroll - hosted by Tranquiliti Healing Arts & Wellness, sponsored by City of Tavares
  Wooton Park, 100 E Ruby St, Tavares
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Tavares Art Show Dec 13 2025
  Wooton Park , 100 E Ruby St , Tavares
  11:00 am
• Tavares Art Wine Music Stroll - hosted by Tranquiliti Healing Arts & Wellness
  Wooton Park , 100 E. Ruby Street , Tavares
  12:00 pm
• Kids Movie Night: The Polar Express, Santa & Create Your Own Pizza
  Deer Island Country Club , 18000 Eagles Club House Way , Tavares
  5:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Lake County FL Christmas Party!!
  424 N Duncan Dr , Tavares
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Tavares Health & Wellness Ribbon Cuttng
  Tavares Health & Wellness , 915 E. Alfred St , Tavares
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Multi Ribbon Cutting
  Graceway Church
• City Council Meeting
  Tavares City Hall , 201 E Main St , Tavares
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Lake County Schools - Career Expo
  Clermont Arts and Recreation Center , 3700 US-27 , Clermont
  8:00 am
• Needle Arts Group (Embroiders Guild)
  Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
  9:30 am
• Preschool Story Time Stay & Play
  Mount Dora, FL Calendar , 1995 N Donnelly St , Mount Dora
  10:00 am
• AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I live on Waltham Forest drive and yesterday when I got home from work I found one of my packages in my mailbox, opened and no product.
  You can clearly see the bag was sliced opened and placed back in my mailbox. Please be aware that we apparently have mail thieves in the area. And… (Nextdoor Chelsea Oaks)
• I cannot find a recent post where someone was looking for help for an injured animal.
  I located Little Bit Wildlife Rescue Mt. Dora on line. Contact # 561-270-9328. (Nextdoor Lake Jem-Shirley Shores)

• Lake County, FL posted a job opening for Day Custodian in Tavares. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Tavares. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tavares here.

🗞 Nearby News

Eustis

• Silver Lake announces closure; future unclear (lakevillejournal.com)
• Shoreline work, dredging, algae prevention part of state's 2026 lake restoration plan (corydontimes.com)

Mount Dora

• Victim of Eustis fire identified as beloved member of business community (dailycommercial.com)
• Zero boys basketball unbeatens; Miss Volleyball; TFA honors (orlandosentinel.com)
• New Christmas Parade to Lead the Fun at Eustis Winter Fest (lakeandsumterstyle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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