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Issue #517
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In this Issue of: Mentor Local Buzz 🐝
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📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!
📰 Local News: 🎉 Mentor’s Summer Events: Art, Music, & Community Fun
🥽 Civic Center and Morton Pools Ready to Welcome Swimmers Today
📅 Mentor Announces Summer Schedule for Council and Public Meetings
📅 Mentor-on-the-Lake City Wide Garage Sale: June 5-7, Annual Trunk Sale - June 7
👨👩👧👦 Real Estate: 🏘️ Lake County Homes Selling $42,633 Over List Price in 5 Days
🏘️ Featured New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)
⚾ Sports: ⚾Ramírez Powers Guards Past Angels as Williams Flirts with No-Hitter
⚾ Captains Let Lead Slip Late in 7-6 Loss to Kernels
🤔 Trivia Question
🤣 Something Funny
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🎉 Mentor’s Summer Events Promise Art, Music, and Community Fun
Summer in Mentor: A Season Full of Events and Community Fun
The City of Mentor is turning up the summer fun with a full lineup of events designed to bring residents together through art, music, food, and festivities. Hosting more than 40 events annually, Mentor continues to be a vibrant destination for all ages. Here’s a look at some of the highlights coming your way this summer.
Wildwood Arts & Wine Fest – June 21
Set against the scenic backdrop of the Wildwood Cultural Center, the Wildwood Arts & Wine Fest returns on Saturday, June 21, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This outdoor celebration features more than 65 gallery-style booths showcasing fine art, crafts, and specialty foods. Guests can enjoy wine from local wineries, live music, and food trucks—all within the charming wooded grounds of Wildwood Park.
Independence Day Celebration – July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Mentor Amphitheater with an evening of music and fireworks. Gates open at 5:30 PM with popular food trucks on hand and drinks available for purchase. At 7:00 PM, ESCAPE takes the stage for a lively concert, leading up to a dazzling 25-minute fireworks show at 9:50 PM. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs, though pets, outside alcohol, and glass containers are not permitted.
Mentor Cruise-In – August 9
Gearheads and casual car lovers alike will enjoy the annual Mentor Cruise-In on Saturday, August 9, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Mentor Civic Center Park. With upwards of 800 unique vehicles and thousands of spectators, this popular event is open to all makes and models—from muscle cars to quirky classics. Admission and parking are free. Note: dogs, alcohol, rollerblades, and bicycles are not allowed.
Mentor CityFest – August 15–16
Wrap up summer with Mentor’s biggest party of the year—Mentor CityFest! Taking place August 15 and 16 at Civic Center Park, this two-day festival offers games, activities, food, and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy tribute bands Def Leggend on Friday night and Queen Nation on Saturday night, along with a full weekend of music, fun, and community spirit. Full details are available at mentorcityfest.com.
For updates and additional events, visit cityofmentor.com/events. Schedules are subject to change.
🥽 Civic Center and Morton Pools Ready to Welcome Swimmers Today
City of Mentor
Get ready to dive into summer—Mentor’s Civic Center Pool and Morton Pool officially open for the season TODAY, Monday, June 2. Both pools will remain open through August 9, offering residents and visitors a perfect way to cool off and enjoy the warm weather.
Whether you’re looking for a day of swimming or planning to visit regularly, both day passes and season passes are available for purchase. The pools offer a range of amenities suited for all ages, making them great spots for families, lap swimmers, and anyone looking to relax by the water.
Details on pool hours, passes, and aquatic programs can be found at cityofmentor.com/aquatics.
***Contact the City of Mentor for the latest updates on pool closures due to the weather***
📅 Mentor Announces Summer Schedule for Council and Public Meetings
The City of Mentor has announced its schedule of public meetings for June through August 2025. Residents are encouraged to attend or tune in to stay informed on local decisions affecting the community.
Summer 2025 Meeting Schedule:
Mentor City Council
Mentor Municipal Center, 5:30 PM
June 3, 17
July 1
August 19
Broadcast live on Spectrum Channel 1024, U-Verse Channel 99, online at thementorchannel.com, and through Roku, Apple, Android, and Fire apps.
Board of Building & Zoning Appeals
Mentor Municipal Center, 6:00 PM
June 10
July 8
August 12
Municipal Planning Commission
Mentor Municipal Center, 7:00 PM
June 12
July 3, 24
August 15
Also broadcast live on all Mentor Channel platforms.
Tree Commission
Mentor Municipal Center, 4:30 PM
June 12
July 10
August 14
Community Arts Commission
Wildwood Cultural Center, 3:30 PM
June 5
July 3
August 7
Additional details and any schedule changes can be found at cityofmentor.com/calendar.
📅 Mentor-on-the-Lake City Wide Garage Sale: June 5-7, Annual Trunk Sale - June 7
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🏘️ Lake County Homes Selling $42,633 Over List Price in Just 5 Days
Kate & Rob Minton
In a housing market where many sellers hope just to get close to asking price, a local father-daughter real estate duo is consistently breaking the mold—closing home sales in just five days and often for well above list price.
Meet Rob and Kate Minton, licensed Realtors with eXp Realty, have officially rolled out their proprietary “5-Day System,” a home-selling strategy that’s proving to be anything but ordinary. Their last three listings—located in Mentor, Eastlake, and Euclid—sold for a combined $127,400 over list price, averaging more than nine offers each.
The results speak for themselves:
Mentor home sold for $48,100 over asking
Eastlake property brought in $35,100 above list
Euclid sale exceeded expectations by $44,200
Their unique system combines strategic listing schedules, transparent offer competition, and psychological buyer engagement to help local homeowners sell their homes in just five days—significantly above asking price. With a 100% success rate and average sale prices coming in more than 36% over list, the Mintons' method is quickly gaining traction as a game-changer in the local real estate scene.
Want to see how local homes are flying off the market in under 5 days—often for tens of thousands over asking? Click to understand more about how the 5-Day System works and how you can see it in action.
🏘️ Featured New Home Listings for Sale in Mentor, Ohio (44060)
7452 Sir Roberts Ct., Mentor, OH. 44060
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2,481 Sqft. 0.43 Acre Lot
Sale Price $447,500
Listed by: Paul Paratto Brokered by Howard Hanna - Willoughby
Link to Property Listing
5641 Cardinal Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 3,220 Sqft. 0.25 Acre Lot
Sale Price $425,000
Listed by: Marcy Whitcomb Feather Brokered by Keller Williams Grt Cleve Ne
Link to Property Listing
5020 Lakeview Dr., Mentor OH 44060
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 1,920 Sqft., 2,953 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $304,999
Listed by: Tim Cline Brokered by Platinum Real Estate
Link to Property Listing
8980 Lake Overlook Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,380 Sqft. 0.33 Acre Lot
Sale Price $264,900
Listed by: Nick Suydam Brokered by Engel & Volkers Distinct Real Estate
Link to Property Listing
7284 Scottsdale Cir., Mentor, OH 44060 (CONDO)
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1,377 Sqft. 7,405 Sqft. Lot
Sale Price $184,900
Listed by: Sara Calo Brokered by Howard Hanna - Chesterland
Link to Property Listing
Link to Other Listings in Zip Code 44060
⚾ Ramírez Powers Guardians Past Angels as Williams Flirts With No-Hitter
The Cleveland Guardians leaned on a powerful fourth inning and a dominant outing from Gavin Williams to secure a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, clinching the weekend series at Progressive Field.
José Ramírez powered the offense with a solo home run to right-center, marking his 11th of the season. His blast opened the scoring in a pivotal fourth inning that saw the Guardians bring in three runs. Nolan Jones followed with a two-run single to extend the lead.
On the mound, Williams was nearly untouchable, taking a no-hitter into the sixth before allowing a single to Zach Neto. The right-hander gave up just one hit over 6 2/3 innings and recorded six strikeouts. Both of the runs scored against him were unearned.
Reliever Emmanuel Clase closed the game with a flawless ninth inning, locking down his 13th save of the season.
The Angels attempted a late push, with Mike Trout contributing an RBI single in the seventh inning. Trout, who had recently returned from a left knee injury, went 5-for-10 over the three-game series.
The win highlighted Ramírez’s impressive consistency at the plate. He extended his on-base streak to 28 games and is hitting .394 over that span with six home runs and a 1.115 OPS.
⚾ Captains Let Lead Slip Late in 7-6 Loss to Kernels
The Lake County Captains couldn’t hold onto a late lead and fell to the Cedar Rapids Kernels in a tightly contested 7-6 loss on Sunday.
Lake County struck first in the opening inning after a chaotic sequence allowed Alfonsin Rosario to score on a throwing error and Ralphy Velazquez to swipe second base. But the Kernels quickly responded in the bottom half, with a pair of doubles from Nate Baez and Danny De Andrade giving Cedar Rapids a 3-1 lead.
The Captains chipped away with a run in the third on a Jacob Cozart double, then continued their push in the fifth with a string of hits. Ralphy Velazquez, Cozart, and Jose Devers each drove in runs, helping Lake County tie the game at five.
In the top of the eighth, the Captains grabbed a 6-5 lead thanks to a fielder’s choice that allowed Jacob Cozart to score. But Cedar Rapids answered in the bottom of the frame, drawing a bases-loaded walk to even the score.
With the game tied in the ninth, the Kernels secured the walk-off win when Brandon Winokur delivered a single to left, plating Payton Eeles and ending the game 7-6.
Lake County's offensive efforts were highlighted by Cozart, who drove in two runs and scored twice. However, it wasn’t enough to fend off Cedar Rapids' timely hitting and late-game persistence.
