On stage
Following an intermission brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent statewide mandated closures, the Clermont Performing Arts Center, Lake County’s largest performance hall located at 3700 S. Highway 27, reopened its doors with a
2021-2022 season jampacked with live stage shows including familiar favorites, as well as new and exciting shows made for the entire family. According to the venue’s website, its staff “is working diligently to maintain the safety
of every guest and will take every precaution to ensure the show goes on,” so when considering a show, watch for special rules or conditions that may apply.
UPCOMING SHOWS
A NEW WAY TO ROCK THE BOAT There’s an old joke in the boating industry. Boat, they say, is an acronym for Break Out Another Thousand. Fortunately, a new trend has emerged that is friendlier on a boater’s wallet because it eliminates unwanted maintenance and repair costs. Instead of purchasing their own vessel, boaters are
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becoming members of boat clubs like Adventure Boat Share in Leesburg. They pay a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues. From there, all club members have to do to enjoy a day on the water is make a reservation and show up at one of the company’s three locations: Venetian Cove Marina, Lake Griffin, and Crystal River.
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“I love getting people out on the water,” says Michael Dolan, owner of Adventure Boat Share. “We cover all the expenses—insurance, dock fees, and cleaning. The only thing we don’t cover is fuel.”
The company’s fleet includes everything from bass boats and sailboats to deck boats and bow riders. Members can boat from sunrise to sunset.
