Below are only a few of the recently opened or coming soon businesses to the South Lake Community
SR 50
Bella Italian Bakery next to Beef O’Brady’s. The bakery will be using generational recipes and baking onsite.
Five Guys – located at Hancock and SR50, near First Watch now opened. Learn more about the owner and business at Five Guys Update
Mind Masters Escape Room –. Opening in early spring. A great office team building or family experience. Located on East Highway 50, Clermont (located by Modern Orthodontics).
The Outpouring – a nonprofit coffee shop, located off Hancock and SR 50 (2560 E. SR50 Suite 107) benefitting Lake County families and the African country of Malawi living here in Clermont. Opening in May.
Southern Nutrition – 600 Hancock Rd Suite 102, Clermont, next to 5 Guys. Specializing in vitamins, supplements, and weight loss products for a healthier lifestyle. Opening soon.
Wendy’s – Groveland (now hiring). It will be located on Hwy 50, next to Taco Bell.
Hwy 27
Burgerim Restaurant- opening at Clermont Landing near Epic Theater.
Chef-O’s Bakery and Café – 1800 South US 27, Spanish America buffet and bakery (building near Holiday Inn Express)
Citrus Tower– Mountaineer Coffee, Happy Troll Games, and Retro Bar Arcade will be housed in the Citrus Tower. A restaurant is also being considered at the location.
Dunkin Donuts – located near Citrus Tower Blvd. and Hwy 27 (near Chick-fil-A). Expected to open in summer 2019
Planet Fitness is coming to Hwy 27 by Anderson Hill Road. The building is being completely refurbished. Near Planet Fitness, Shoppes at Anderson Hill will have businesses/restaurants lining Hwy 27. Presently Rita’s Italian Ice, Clean Eats and Smoothie King will open businesses at that location.
DOWNTOWN CLERMONT
Chef O’s Farmers Table Restaurant – located on Minneola and 8thSt., now opened The full-service bar and restaurant offers lunch and dinner.
Clermont Brewing Co. – Coming to 750 W DeSoto Street. (Opening April). The CBC will offer onsite brewed craft beer, artisanal food, and live entertainment. It will have covered porches complete with furniture groupings and fire pits, a beautiful backyard and a fully air-conditioned tap room.
Les Reyes Mexican Grille – located at 658 West Avenue. Just opened.
Montrose Market, located on the corner on Montrose and 8thStreet, will open soon. It will house Sir Benji Donuts, More Than Cheese, Back to Basics, Oxygen Bar, Golden Hills Coffee and Tea, a Clothing Boutique, Sodu Sushi, Jour de Crepe, Box Grill, Roaster’s Café, Twisted Flavors Baked Bar, as well as a wine bar. Planned for April opening.
Big Project in South Lake County
Clermont – Olympus – Olympus was created by Olympus Sports & Entertainment Group, a private development organization, whose unique vision is estimated to produce over $1 billion in economic impact and over 5,000 jobs. Olympus Master Plan features innovative development earmarked for Sports Training and Competition, Sports Medicine and Performance, Health and Wellness, Entertainment and Hospitality, Business Innovation and Growth.
Groveland – The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado, one of the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailers, announced Groveland as the location for one of their Customer Fulfillment Centers (CFC). The CFC will be located at U.S. Highway 27 and American Way. The CFC will occupy 375,000 square feet and bring 400 jobs to the area. The CFC is scheduled to break ground later this year and be operational in 2021.
