Back to school can be a tough time for families.
Central Florida Chem Dry, OPEX South Lake, and myGSPN wanted to help so have arranged to hold a school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 11th, from 11 am to 2 pm...
The South Lake Junior Women's Club will be holding its annual Meet And Greet on Thursday, August 16 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Clermont Woman’s Clubhouse, 655 W. Broome Street, Clermont
Drop by the Meet and Greet...
This is your chance to meet local and state candidates and learn about the candidates' positions on key issues that can impact you.
On Monday, August 13, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, attendees will have an opportunity to meet...
MUSICAL ICON B.J. THOMAS TO KICK OFF 2018 SEASON
With 70-million records and five Grammys to his credit, B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”) will kick off the 2018 season for the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Oct....
Sasha Grossi was recently selected as Clermont’s Police Department Crime Scene Investigator and Property and Evidence Coordinator. Sasha comes to the Police Department from the Human Resources Department where she worked as an HR Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant...
submitted by Kendyl Cardwell
This past Saturday’s parkrun was one for the record books. The 214 people in attendance tied the Clermont waterfront parkrun record. Along with the record numbers, there were also a lot of record times.
Out of the...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 3, and runs through Sunday, August 5.
During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items...
Several washouts have appeared between the South Lake Trail and Lake Minneola at the north end of Victory Pointe. This is likely due to the heavy rains experienced during the last few days.
On Wednesday morning, city staff is meeting with...
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1st through August 7th in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. With no additional burden on household income, breastfeeding is...
The Lake County Animal Shelter is launching a new program to help decrease the feral cat population countywide. “Operation Community Caturday,” a partnership between the shelter and LEASH, Inc., will seek to sterilize up to 600 free-roaming cats per...
The First Friday Food Truck and Music on Montrose will be held this Friday night, August 3 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Josh Gilbert Band will hold a free concert in City Hall Park, so bring your blankets...
The City of Groveland announced Dan Murphy, an international economic-development specialist with broad marketing experience, is the city’s new Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) manager and economic development project manager.
In his new position, Murphy will manage Groveland’s 1,000-acre CRA district,...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; GenSoc is hosting a Summer Meet-Up each month on the first Monday, second Tuesday, third Wednesday, and fourth Thursday. A Volunteer will be there to assist you on Aug 6th, 14th, 22nd, and...
Operation Christmas Child provides local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease.
A regional workshop...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
In a proclamation read before City Council, the City of Clermont honored the life of Aurelia Cole for her extraordinary impact on the community. Aurelia Cole, a lifelong resident of Clermont, graduated from Tuskegee University and returned to Clermont...
A little over 1-year ago, the city of Clermont began construction on the 10-acre project called Victory Pointe. On Friday, July 27, Victory Pointe celebrated its grand opening.
City Manager Darren Gray, who has been recognized for his leadership and...
Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
Shooters and friends:
The gun range is the Lion's Club primary means of raising funds for its various charities. The range is open to the public from 8 am - noon, on the second, third and fourth...
Coffee with Clermont Mayor Gail Ash was held at Corelli’s, now opened in Downtown Clermont at 732 Montrose. The Italian Deli serves pizza, deli, soups, salads, wine and beer with an outside eating area.
What’s Happening In Clermont
Mesa 21, located at 2440...
Submitted by the Animal League
Nashville is an 8-week old Chocolate Labrador Blend. We think she will grow up to be around 60+ lbs. Nashville is a playful and adventurous girl who isn't shy at all! She would be great in a family...
Don't miss the Back To School Bash at the Elese Tomlin Community Center this Saturday, July 28 from 10 am - 1 pm.
Free school supplies as well as music, food and fun!
The City of Clermont will hold its grand opening to Victory Pointe on Friday, July 27, at 10 AM.
Much more than a park, this sophisticated, $9.5-million stormwater system and urban park has been called the linchpin to the city's award-winning...
On July 24, the gym at Minneola City Hall was filled with table displays and information from Minneola area schools, their programs and community after-school programs and resources.
Mayor Pat Kelley welcomed attendees and spoke of the value of living...
A referendum on the ballot for the Aug. 28 primary election will ask Lake County voters to consider a school-safety property tax of 0.75 mills, or 75 cents for each $1,000 of taxable property value.
This week, Lake County Schools...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
At a recent meeting, the District Board of Trustees approved a compensation plan to provide a 2% base salary increase to full-time faculty and full- and part-time staff, faculty salary compression adjustments, and additional increases to staff pending a...
The housing program of New Beginnings of Central Florida currently shelters 23 people in pursuit of a life change. Residents commit to the hard work of getting their feet back beneath them.
In addition to providing a case manager, a licensed...
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell
The summer holiday has brought a surge of overseas visitors, youth runners and clubs, and first-time parkrunners to the Clermont Waterfront parkrun along the shores of Lake Minneola. This past weekend, there was a whopping 50...
As the district prepares for the new academic year, which begins August 13, for students, many schools are doing so under the guidance of new leadership. Superintendent Diane Kornegay has announced several administrative appointments in recent weeks.
The newly appointed...
Join the Fun on Saturday, August 4 at Clermont Waterfront Park!
If you build it, it may be able to float. Anyone of 5-years old can compete. Register as a business, a nonprofit, a school, a personal project venture.
Tadpole: Ages 5...
Rain can dampen the spirits but that wasn't the case for the families and friends who traveled to Tallahassee to cheer for the South Lake Little League Juniors. "We couldn’t be more proud of this team, the coaches and...
Harold, a stray Spaniel, was found this week severely neglected in the Fruitland Park area. Lake County Animal Shelter staff removed nearly 6 pounds of matted fur and the 5-year-old pup is already feeling much better. Harold is available...
Local architect Nick Jones recently attended a continuing education seminar for architects, engineers and contractors. He brought back to the community a descriptive Internet of Things (IOT) which are on the market or coming soon.
As with any newly developed...
When 90 youth from throughout the Leesburg Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came together for their annual Youth Conference, they had a clear focus on service. One day of the three-day conference was dedicated...
Belk Store of Clermont, 270 Citrus Tower Blvd., will be holding a Back to School KidsFest on Saturday, July 28, from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Ritter's Frozen Custard will have frozen custard available with different toppings. Pegasus, the miniature horse...
To help parents and guardians prepare students to go back to school, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be extending their immunization clinic hours on July 26 till 6:30 pm at the following locations:
Florida Department...
Submitted by Ray Goodgame, Clermont Councilman, Seat 2
I want to take this opportunity to give you a quick review of the FY 2019 budget.
Clermont citywide budget totals $148,514,879 which is $7,585,809 or 4.86% less than the current year’s budget. The...
Clermont Police Officer David Colon of the Community Policing and Problem Solving Unit (C.O.P.P.S) was presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award for his creative vision and the successful implementation of the Oakhurst Project.
Clinton Pownall, Computer...
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to...
From the director who brought you Leading Ladies and Harvey, Moonlight Players is proud to present: Charley’s Aunt!
Charley and Jack love Amy and Kitty. A wild afternoon of mistaken identity, young love, old love, angry uncles, and one beautiful...
Orlando Health- South Lake Hospital, Joe H. and Loretta Scott Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion, officially opened on July 31. The newly built, state of the art facility is located at 16966 Cagan Ridge Blvd, Clermont.
The 24-hour emergency facility...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
VENDORS WANTED: St. Matthias Episcopal Church is hosting its annual Harvest Vendor Fair on Saturday, October 6.
Vendor applications are presently being accepted for handmade items, home-based sales companies, and non-profits.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church is located in downtown...
Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are encouraged to apply for $33,276 in federal funds awarded to Lake County through the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
A...
“Into the Woods” is a fun and fanciful tale with a lesson of “be careful what you wish for” in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical. This adventure follows the Baker and his wife on a...
Submitted by the Animal League
Rosemary is a 7-year-old Black Lab Blend who weighs about 60 lbs. Rosemary is a wonderful girl with an extremely sweet personality. She gets along with cats and she absolutely adores children. She is extremely gentle, affectionate,...
Therapy dogs, a part of the Sydney Literacy Program, are on a mission to help children read one "tail" at a time.
Be a supporter by visiting the Sydney Book Sale on Saturday, July 21st from 8 am to 2 pm...
Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
Lion Charlie Neville was awarded the Club's highest honor, THE MELVIN JONES AWARD, by King Lion Harper and Past President, Dan Strauss. The award recognizes the outstanding services a Lion has made over the years...
Submitted by Jim Pickering
Saturday morning was a perfect time to do a couple of laps on the trails under the live oaks at Lake Hiawatha Preserve. There were 130 participants at this week’s parkrun with 42 of them being...
Groveland City Council voted unanimously on Monday to fund a certified school resource officer at Groveland Elementary School. The cost to the city will be $38,000 with Lake County Schools funding the remaining $40,000.
The total includes the officer’s salary...