Keep you pets hydrated with plenty of water this summer.

Here at the pet-friendly apartments in Clermont at the Gardens at Citrus Tower, we want to ensure that you and your pet are happy, healthy, and safe. Here are some safety tips for you and your dog or cat that will help keep everyone safe and comfortable for this upcoming summer:

• Pets can get dehydrated in a hurry during these hot months. Make sure they stay in the apartment during the day, and take them out for their walks during the cooler hours of the morning and evening.
• If you don’t live on the ground floor, make sure your window screens are secured. Leaving the windows open to let the fresh air in is nice, but it’s not so nice if your cat falls out the window!
• When you have a summer party, make sure that your dog or cat doesn’t get any table scraps, as they can cause digestive upset, and some foods can be poisonous to pets.

Following these safety guidelines can assure a longer, healthier, and happier life for your pet. The pet-friendly apartments in Clermont are designed to be just that!

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Swim lessons with the kids at Swim for Life in Clermont are a great way to stay safe when you use the pool at the apartment.

Do you know how to swim? Living at the Gardens at Citrus Tower in Clermont can be a good thing for you since we have a fantastic pool for you to take advantage of all summer long. However, if you don’t know how to swim, it might not be as much fun.

Swim for Life offers swimming lessons for children from infant to age 12. The swimming lessons here are designed, specifically, to enable the child to save himself should he be in danger. The children are taught to flip onto their back and float. Over time, this is accompanied by helping the child to learn to kick or move himself to the side of a pool but regardless, the child can float for an extended period of time if need be.

Lessons are held on various days of the week and are very short lessons. You also have the option to take your child to a series of lessons so you can learn the technique and you can continue to teach your child these life saving skills at the apartment pool.

Swim for Life also offers adult classes for beginners. If you’ve never learned how to swim and want a private lesson, there are many time slots available during the week for you to learn.

Call Swim for Life today to learn more at 407-234-9921.

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Recycling is one of the easiest ways you can live a green life in Clermont.

Living a green lifestyle at your apartment in Clermont is easier than you may think. It helps minimize the destruction to our environment, saves money, and is also healthier for you and your family.

• Car pool – Car pool to work or school whenever possible. Not only does carpooling make traffic lighter, it reduces the amount of gasoline and oil not only used by a vehicle but reduces the waste that burning these products create.
• Public Transportation — Take the bus, train or other form of public transportation as much as possible.
• Clean Green — Use natural cleaning products or products that do not contaminate the air we breathe. Vinegar and baking soda are two very cheap products that can be used for a wide variety of cleaning. Not only are they cheap, they are very effective cleaners.
• Plants – Have plants in your apartment. Plants are a natural air cleaner. Not only do they look nice but they are healthy for the environment.
• Recycle – Have separate containers for your paper, plastic, metal and glass products.

You may be tempted to feel like your effort won’t make much of a difference but it does! If every single person thought that way, we wouldn’t be anywhere. You matter!

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Order out tonight at one of the best pizza places in Clermont.

Whether you’re too tired to cook, or you’re looking for a celebratory meal for a special event, the restaurants in Clermont can rescue you from the kitchen. Read on for some of the tastiest pizzas in town and where to find them.

• Calabria Ristorante & NY Style Pizza – As the name suggests, Calabria serves New York style pizza. The menu also includes parmigiana, stromboli, salads, soups, seafood, and even veal. This restaurants offers dine-in, take-out, and catering.
• RC Italian Bakery and Deli – This restaurants offers a full menu with pizza, subs, wings, soups, salads, breads, and pasta dinners. The pizza selection includes interesting options such as Greek pizza and all-white pizza. Each pizza comes with a magnet. Collect 10 and get a free pizza!
• Spiros Pizza – Spiros pizza is a family favorite in Clermont. This restaurant serves Chicago-style pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches, wraps, wings, pasta, and seafood. Pizza is available any way you like it. The vast topping selection includes spinach, pineapple, eggplant, and banana peppers in addition to your standard fare like sausage and pepperoni.

These great pizza restaurants in Clermont  will provide a family friendly meal any time you want to eat out. Which one have you been to already?

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Separating your trash into piles will help you keep the earth clean and green.

Residents looking for green living tips in Clermont may find that living an eco-friendly life is easier than they thought. Follow these tips to make your daily life greener.

• Set up several small cans instead of a single large trash can in your home. Clearly label leach one for the type of recycling you want to collect. Local recycling centers will accept paper, glass, plastic, aluminum, metal, tin, and steel.
• Rinse out all empty containers when you’re finished with them. This prepares them for reuse or recycling before old food or beverages inside have a chance to spoil.
• Consider each piece of trash for reuse before recycling it. If you’ve been shopping for porch lanterns, consider a tea light inside a clean tin can with holes poked into the side. When you need new planters, consider the potential of half of a milk jug or soda bottle.
• Schedule a regular day of the week to take your recyclables to a local collection site. The Clermont Residential Drop Off accepts a variety of recyclables. Limited collection sites can also be found at churches, schools, and libraries.

These green living tips in Clermont will help you keep your town clean. How will you live a greener life?

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Run in a road race this Memorial Day in Clermont.

Memorial Day weekend in Central Florida is a prime occasion for activities both in and around Clermont. Check out some of these events in Clermont and the surrounding cities.

• Friends of Lake Louisa 5K Run/Walk – Proceeds from this 5K go to support Friends of Lake Louisa State Park Inc. The race will take place on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (May26th). Whether you want to participate or watch, this is an exciting way to kick off a weekend of fun. Runners must register by May 13 to guarantee their shirt size.
• Roots and Branches Genealogy Group – This group meets monthly to discuss history-related projects. They will be having a meeting on Memorial Day at 2 pm in the Tavares Public Library. If you’re celebrating Memorial Day by remembering your own family members who have served, this is a great place to learn more about how you can further your genealogy efforts to learn more.
• Glykeria LIVE! – The BB Kings Blues Club in Orlando will be hosting Glykeria LIVE! on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

Keep your eye on upcoming papers in your local area for more Memorial Day events in Central Florida as they’re announced.

Which one of these events will you participate in this year?

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Celebrate Memorial Day at your Garden at Citrus Tower apartment this year.

Right now is a good time of year to show off your apartment with a gourmet kitchen in Clermont with a Memorial Day Party! Here are some ideas on how you can make your apartment party fun and memorable.

• Food, food, and more food: Make sure you have enough hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken, but also add some vegetarian and vegan options for your guests. The more food, the merrier the party.
• Games and movies: Have some movies or games set up that everyone can play, whether there are separate games for kids, or if it’s going to be all adults, make sure there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
• Full bar or bust: If you don’t want to go through the hassle of a full bar, decide ahead of time if you want to do just pitchers of sangria or margaritas, or have different beers on hand. Also have non-alcoholic beverages on hand such as juice, soda, water, coffee, and tea.

The best thing about the apartments with gourmet kitchens in Clermont is the opportunity to show off what a great place you’ve got, all while having a fun time to kick off the summer!

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Help out your dog this spring by giving them a hair cut at one of the many good groomers in Clermont.

Since you live in the best pet-friendly apartments in Clermont, you know summer’s coming and it’s time to get your pet ready for the hot weather with a good grooming. Here are the best spots to clean up your furry friend in Clermont:

• Pawfection Connection: Located on North Highway 27, this service offers grooming for all dogs and cats of every size, from the tiniest Chihuahua to the Greatest Dane.
• Broadway Pet Grooming & Spa: Located on 8th Street, these groomers have red carpet events for your pets!
• Woof Gang Bakery offers more than treats — great grooming services are available! Located on South Highway 27.
• All Pampered Petz is a great place for grooming — with loving care, pet sitting, and grooming services from loving, caring, and experienced pet people. Located on Vista del Lago Boulevard.

The pet-friendly apartments in Clermont always welcome a well-groomed pooch or fastidious feline. Take your beloved companion to one of these great places for a makeover today!

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Celebrate Earth Day in downtown Clermont this year with the free festival.

Spring time is a great time to live in Clermont! Since you live in the best apartments in Clermont, you have some great activities that you can participate in this spring near your home.

Clermont will host its annual Earth Day 12K and 5K Run/Walk on April 21st. The 12K will be flat and fast around lake Minneola, and the 5K will be out and back on the south lake trail. Live plant awards will be given for the top three over all participants, and awards will also be given to winners in each age division.

The 6th Annual Downtown Clermont Earth Day Celebration will take place April 28th on Montrose street in downtown Clermont. There will be a sidewalk chalk art contest, festival of foods, and entertainment. Earth-friendly vendors will also be on hand.

Florida rock band Somewhat Notable will return to Beef O Bradys on April 25th at 8 P.M. Get a free draft beer or well drink when you bring your motorcycle. Get ready for a rockin’ good time!

Spring will be a great time for Clermont residents, so make sure you get out and enjoy the fun this year!

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Stay safe this year at the pool in our community so we can all have a great summer!

Summer is just around the corner here at The Gardens at Citrus Tower, and the kids can’t wait to get their swim gear on for some cool fun on a hot day. Apartments with a pool in Clermont such as The Gardens offers children a place where they can get outside and splash in the sunshine.

Keep a few common sense safety measures in mind before letting your kids go swimming and everyone will have a safe and fun summer.

1. Keep your children from diving in shallow areas to avoid injury. Only allow them to dive in deeper water when the area indicates that it’s allowed. Sometimes kids miss judge how deep the water is, which can lead to an accident.

2. Tell your kids that it’s not safe to run right along the edge of the pool. They could slip and fall, which sometimes leads to an injury.

3. Watch your kids at all times when they are swimming, especially when at a younger age because they might try to swim out to deeper water without realizing what they’re doing.

Which games are your favorite to play in the pool? Comment below!

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