Congratulations to this week's winners and Ice Breaker speakers!
Most Improved, Anna Maria Miosky; Best Table Topics, Richard Bisaillon; Best Evaluator, Lisa Yang; Best Speaker, Sabrina K Mallay
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Have you seen Clermont firefighters sporting Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts around town?
Time is running out. Don't miss purchasing your T-shirt for $20 and support the cause. Sizes S-4X available. Stop by Station 3, 2155 Legends...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Mascotte Charter Elementary School is proud to announce this month's Terrific Kids.
Students: Samuel Quintanilla Padilla, Manuel Ortiz, Nicolas...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, Imagine South Lake honored students who had been nominated for Terrific Kid. These...
Coffee with Mayor Gail Ash was recently held at Suncreek Brewery in Downtown Clermont. Exciting new businesses were discussed during the casual hour-long gathering.
The Shoppes at Anderson Hill will soon break ground at U.S. Highway 27 and Anderson Hill...
Want to get know local police officers? From 8 am -10 am on November 1, Clermont Police Department (CPD) will be hosting a Coffee with a Cop community event at Lucky’s Market, 1718 E HWY 50, in Clermont.
Coffee with...
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting a guided bus tour of Lake County’s farms and agricultural attractions during the 9th Annual Lake County Farm Tour, sponsored by the...
Submitted by Grant Mollett, M.ED.
East Ridge High School
Winter Garden (October 26) - The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A District 3 Championships on Friday morning at West Orange High School. West...
Root and Branch Bistro & Bar recently held its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting, officially opening the doors of the stylishly decorated eatery located at 1200 Oakley Seaver Blvd., Clermont.
After years...
Sommer Sports hosted a spooktacular 5K event on Saturday evening in Downtown Clermont. Over 400 costumed participants gathered at Victory Pointe to run/walk the trail to the finish outside Suncreek Brewery.
The age of the runners ranged from 4 years...
Thousands of ghouls, goblins, pumpkins, and princesses enjoyed a beautiful day at the Harvest Festival in Downtown Clermont. One of the favorite events for the children was the First United Methodist Church popular Trunk or Treat. Costumed children and their...
Here are only a few of the many Special Events Happening in Our Community this Halloween (For additional details, click the links where indicated.
Saturday, October 27
Harvest Festival
"Nightmare on the Clermont Trails"
3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Lake Louise State Park (12 pm - 3...
Experience a nighttime hike through the woods of Lake Louisa State Park in the dark, as the terrors of the past come out.
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park are hosting the scary event from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Warning:...
Take advantage of a fun stroll with your family at the Sunday Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market. This weekly event is conveniently located along Montrose Street centered between 7thand 8thStreets. It features over 60 vendors each week selling an assortment...
On Saturday and Sunday, October 27th and 28th, Belk stores will be celebrating their 130th anniversary. Belk started in 1888, in North Carolina with one store. There are now 294 stores in 16 states. It's the largest privately owned...
The 28th Great Floridian Triathlon was held last weekend at Victory Pointe park. Athletes from all over the world gathered to compete in the grueling events. Fred Sommer of Sommersports, Mayor Gail Ash and City Manager Darren Gray kicked off the...
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I am revealing today that I am a political flip-flopper. At different times in my life, I have been a registered Democrat, Independent, or Republican. I have always voted but never voted a straight party...
This year the City of Clermont Events team was, once again, recognized by the Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA) for its creative and technical efforts.
Florida Festivals and Events Association CEO Suzanne Neve presented the awards to members of the...
The Community Foundation of South Lake is partnering with the American Family Feed & Supply (AFFS) to aid our neighbors in the Florida Panhandle devastated by the Category 4 hurricane.
Funds will be used to buy much-needed relief supplies and AFFS has...
The Clermont Woman’s Club hosted its 2018 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, October 20th at the Wesley Center at the First United Methodist Church on 7th St, Clermont. Chef David U. Earl and staff of the Wesley Center...
Submitted by The Animal League
Freddy is a Rottweiler/Hound Blend puppy that is about 5 months old. This sweet pup loves playing and is very smart. Freddy also has 2 brothers who are looking for their forever homes!
Come on out...
Jacob Stein, principal of Mount Dora Middle School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2019-20, and Charles Feld, assistant principal at East Ridge High School, is the district’s new Assistant Principal of the Year.
The announcements...
Candy Keller-Raber, a longtime member of the South Lake County Historical Society and its Board of Directors was the featured presenter at the Society’s October meeting. Candy, a retired teacher, has been using her new-found free time to transfer...
Congratulations to this week's winners and Ice Breaker speakers!
Best Table Topics, Landon Proctor; Best Speaker, Barbara Amato; Best Evaluator, Lisa Yang, Ice Breaker, Jeff Lotter; Ice Breaker, Richard Bisaillon.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to...
On October 9, a conditional use permit was requested to construct Citrus Tower Charter School. The K-8 school would be built on approximately 5 acres, located at the northwest corner of Steves Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard. The single-story, 42,000...
On a recent business trip to Nashville, Tennessee, Jayson Stringfellow, a local resident, and his son were walking through a section of town called Germantown. Established in the 1850s by European immigrants, Historic Germantown was Nashville’s first suburb with...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Clermont is now open. The hotel features 102 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Clermont is nearby the National Training Center, South Lake Hospital and a short distance...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is proud to announce the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit has been awarded by the Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) the Crime Prevention Unit of the Year award. The award will...
Taste of South Lake & Business Expo is expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo on Thursday, November 1, from 5:00 pm...
All creative children, teens, adults, and art aficionados are encouraged to sign up for the annual Clermont Chalk Art Competition which will be held at the 12th Annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival on Saturday, November 3, from 10 am...
Karzy Kandy recently held its grand opening. Family and friends were at the sweet shop to wish the owner success and participate in a ribbon cutting, officiated by The South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Krazy Kandy is located at 648...
Groveland Firefighters are wearing pink and selling pink T-shirts to raise money and awareness for Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation. The nonprofit is dedicated to raising awareness and providing services for women facing treatment for breast cancer.
The Foundation helps...
The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship throughout the school year. This month's Outstanding Student Leader Award was presented to Brian John Braddock, Jr.,...
Greystone Healthcare Management has begun construction on the 10-acre site on the southwest corner of Hooks Street and Citrus Tower Blvd. The 60,250 square-foot nursing facility will include 80 total beds, comprised of 40 private suites, and 20 semi-private rooms.
The...
by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team traveled to Ocala to compete in the Trinity Catholic High School Invitational at Trinity Catholic High School. It had been two years since...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont and New Hope Christian Academy are proud to honor October's terrific kids.
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Mrs. Kathy from...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Here are October's Terrific Kids
Grades K-2
Julian McCurdy, Shannon Tenebruso, Emily Limpus, Maximus McCracken, Brody Hamel, Peyton Muzia, Wyatt...
For the past 14 years, Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, hosts a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser. Last year’s Mardi Gras raised over $17,000. All proceeds were distributed to local high school scholarships and charitable organizations which provide...
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Here are only a few of the many Special Events Happening in Our Community this Halloween (For additional details, click the links where indicated.
Saturday, October 27
Harvest Festival
"Nightmare on the Clermont Trails"
3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Lake Louise State Park (12 pm - 3...
A homecoming celebration in Orlando saluted the first crews to return after their critical deployment to the hardest hit areas of the storm. Clermont Fire Department’s Lt. Jeremiah Plasters was greeted with handshakes, hugs and a welcome poster after...
Sunshine State Superkids is hosting their second Charity Car & Truck Show as their fundraiser. The show will be held at Lake Minneola High School, Hancock Road in Minneola on November 4. The event will start at 9 am...
The Tin Lizzies are returning to Downtown Clermont on November 3 at the South Lake County Historical Society’s Heritage Day Festival. The Festival will be held at Clermont’s Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, from 10 am until 4 pm. ...
The public is invited to vote for their favorite photos of Lake County’s waterbodies, which will be included in the 2019 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar. Online voting is now open at www.lakecountyfl.gov/adoptlake and will close at midnight on Sunday, November 4.
A...
The keys on a manual typewriter were hard to press on and were connected to metal rods. When you pressed the key the rod swung up and struck the page. Between the rod and the page was an ink-soaked...
Special Torah Procession, Mezuzah Ceremony & Kabbalat Service
Congregation Sinai has recently moved into their new location with a special grand opening. Congregation Sinai has successfully been serving the Jewish Community of Clermont and Central Florida since 2003. They have...
At their workshop this afternoon (10/17/2018), members of the Lake County School Board reviewed training materials that will be used to help students prepare for new active shooter safety drills, which are now required by law.
The materials include a...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department is proud to announce that the first theatrical performance of the season titled, “She Loves Me,” based on Joe Masteroff’s book, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock, was nominated for...
Here are only a few of the many Special Events Happening in Our Community (For additional details, click the links where indicated.
October 19th
Saturday, October 20
"Bless My Bloomers" Garden Walk
The Great Floridian Triathlon
Journey To Oz
Corelli's Pantry Wine Stroll in Downtown...
Kids have a special invitation to step into the spotlight this weekend
Never before has a show at the Clermont Performing Arts Center brought the audience onstage to be part of the production. Children will have the opportunity to perform...