🌱 How will Zellwood benefit from this brand-new Orange County park?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Zellwood benefit from this brand-new Orange County park?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
• Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange County to develop new park at Sadler Road/Orange Blossom Trail intersection (theapopkachief.com) — Zellwood residents are set to benefit from a new Orange County park planned at Sadler Road and Orange Blossom Trail, designed to serve growing District 2 communities including Zellwood, Apopka, and Tangerine. The 26.1-acre site will feature ballfields, playgrounds, and potentially aquatic facilities, expanding recreation options alongside Trimble and Magnolia parks as northwest Orange County continues to grow.
   

📸 Around Zellwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zellwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  11:00 am
• EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  5:00 pm
• Live Music at Eden Abbey
  Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  11:00 am
• Tea with Santa
  Mission Resort + Club , 10400 County Road 48 , Howey in the Hills
  11:30 am
• Weekend Brunch at Eden Abbey
  Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
  12:00 pm
• EVENING IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  5:00 pm
• Live Music at Eden Abbey
  Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
  The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  11:00 am
• THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
  The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  12:00 pm
• TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
  The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
  2:30 pm
• Live Music at Eden Abbey
  Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Associate in Apopka. Apply here.
• Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Server in Mount Dora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zellwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Apopka

• Audubon aims high for nature center on Lake Apopka (orlandosentinel.com)
• Apopka Parks and Recreation Department announces Winter Camp for children during school break (theapopkavoice.com)
• Free 3-D Breast Screening in Apopka (theapopkavoice.com)

Ocoee

• Windsor Landing home tops Ocoee home sales from Dec. 8 to 14 (orangeobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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