Coffee with the Mayor was recently held at Urban Attic – Downtown Marketplace, a shop filled with unique items. Urban Attic, located at 639 8thSt. Clermont, was a delightful, cozy setting for coffee and conversation.
What’s Happening In Clermont
Highway 50
At Home, A Home Decor Superstore, former K-Mart location (estimated opening this summer).
Clermont Herb Shoppe has moved from Montrose to a larger shop at 624 West Hwy 50, Clermont, providing expanded retail and professional services including Jennifer Green Massage.
College Station is a commercial development, located at the southwest corner of Hancock Road and State Road 50 (next to Chick-Fil-A). The 11,000 sq. ft. Complex will house restaurants and multiple retail and professional spaces (Est. openings summer/fall)
Below are a few of the businesses expected to open this fall at College Station:
- First Watch, The Daytime Café
- Boardwalk Pizza
- Five Guys
- Charles Schwab, an investment firm
- other retail stores still to be identified
Other business on Hwy 50
Cubesmart – a 20,000 square-foot residential, self-storage facility, located on 5.75+ acres of land on the southeast corner of Hancock Road and Trade Avenue.
Cycling Hub will be moving from Oakley Seaver to Hancock Village.
Evolv Kitchen, offering fully-cooked, individually portioned & customized meals now opened at 1203 West Highway 50, (the previous location of Spiros).
Fit Gourmet (formerly Napoli’s) 151 W SR 50, Clermont.
Ford Quicklane –Ford of Clermont is expanding to add a 12-bay quick service center.
Home2Suites-Clermont, a 100-room hotel located on Hwy 50 near Legends Way (Fall 2018).
Home Goods, modern furniture and décor- located at 1718 SR 50, Clermont. Home Goods will be next door to Lucky’s Market and opening this summer/fall.
Hurricane Grill and Wings– coming to Clermont, East Hwy 50
Mind Immersions, a Virtual Reality Entertainment Center, will be located next to McAllister’s on Hwy. 50. (No opening date).
Mind Masters Escape Room will open soon. A great office team building or family experience. Located on East Highway 50, Clermont (located by Modern Orthodontics).
Paradise Grill – 17330 SR 50, Clermont. Retail (information will be updated)
7–Eleven Gas Station – will be moving into the vacant Mobil Gas Station at 998 SR 50, Clermont, across from Race Trac.
Sherwin Williams will be building on the vacant property located at 840 E. Hwy 50. (next to Wendy’s).
Urgent Care Center (Hancock, near Hwy 50)
Hwy 27
Amish Pretzel Shop (next to Cedar Grill) near Epic Theater (opening in late July)
Boba Tea will locate near Epic Theater.
Chick-Fil-A is coming to Hammock Ridge Road and US 27, Clermont (opening projected Fall/Winter 2018)
Growler Orlando West, located at Clermont Landing near Flippers. Expected to open summer 2018
Planet Fitness is coming to Hwy 27 by Anderson Hill.
Seal Swim School will locate in the Clermont Hillside Terrace Complex. Opening date TBD. http://www.sealswimschool.com
This Honest Foods (Cooking lessons and retail) a store with kitchen/cooking products will be opening next to Kay Jewelers in May/June. Chef/owner has appeared several times on the Food Channel.
Twistee Treat– will locate near Kings Ridge on S. US 27. Specific location is unavailable. Opening date TBD.
Downtown Clermont
Clermont Brewing Co. – Coming to 750 W DeSoto Street. (opening winter of 2018)
Corelli’s Restaurant, located in the K-Mart Shopping Center, is opening a second shop in Downtown Clermont at 732 Montrose, next to Moonlight Players.
Florida Angler, a fishing outfitter, will be opening on Montrose St. this Fall (Merchandise and lessons available.)
RusTeak Restaurant– Coming to the location next to Lilly’s on the Lake. Opening Date TBD.
Solid Rock Martial Arts Academy will be located on 8th Street. Grand Opening scheduled May 26
Suncreek Brewery, Savory Deli, and Michael’s Ali Coal Fired Pizza, located on West Minneola Avenue in Downtown Clermont, will open in mid-July.
Yellow Dogs Eats Cafe – Downtown Clermont (Location currently unknown).
New Projects
Bed & Breakfast w/Boutique at 550 West Street (formerly Pasta Vino Restaurant). Currently in the planning stages.
Victory Pointe Condos – a 17-unit condominium complex overlooking Victory Pointe. Located at the intersection of Montrose and 10. Groundbreaking tentatively scheduled by end of year. Preselling units at $350,000 -$375,000 (subject to change).
VP Skytop – a restaurant with wine and bourbon bar /rooftop lounge. The business will be constructed on property located at 752 W. Montrose (Engel & Volker /across from Hanks Electric). It’s in the planning stages. Groundbreaking by end of year.
Woodwinds Apartments (affordable housing) will begin accepting applications this month. The Woodwinds Community will provide 96 affordable 1,2,3 bedroom apartments. New Beginnings of Central Florida broke ground nearly a year ago on the 10-acre site on South Grand Highway near the intersection of Citrus Tower Boulevard. Keep checking the website for updates.
Just A Few Upcoming Events in Clermont
May 4th – Friday Food Truck and Music On Montrose
May 5th– Sun Games at Legends Way fields
May 5th– Spring Flower Festival in Downtown Clermont from 10 am – 8 pm
May 5th– The Dragon Boat Festival at Waterfront Park, starting at 7:30 am
May 5th–Live In Central Park (Revisited) Simon & Garfunkel at Clermont Performing Arts Center. For Tickets and additional information, Visit ClermontPerformingArtsCenter
May 12th– Sommer Sports Girlz On Fire Triathlon and Health Fest at Waterfront Park
May 16th– Ride of Silence at Waterfront Park at 6:30 pm
May 18th – No Dirty Dishes Wine Walk at Waterfront Park
May 18-19th – Rush Soccer Cup at NTC. 80 Teams, 2,000+ Athletes.
May 19th– Caribbean Jerk Festival from noon to 10 pm at Waterfront Park
May 25-31–NAIA Women’s College (softball) series at Legends Field.
September 30 – Fondo Cycling Circuit USA– 30, 50, and 75 mile-ride options. Clermont is one of only six cities in the United States where this event will be held in 2018.
Progress on the Victory Pointe Project
(information is subject to change)
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