The New Friday Farmers’ Market at Cagan Crossings, a community market with an international flavor, kicks off the summer season with a new time, new location and more vendors. Beginning May 4, the year-round Market will take place in...
Lake Emergency Medical Services (Lake EMS) began rolling out new messages this week on all of its ambulances to help reinforce safety throughout the community. The messages, expected to be completely installed over the next several months, will focus...
Clermont parkrun will be celebrating five years of hosting free weekly 5k runs on Saturday, April 28.
This year, Clermont parkrun has established the Personal Best (PB) Award to recognize an individual who has given his/her very best to help...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, family, friends, and patrons welcomed Melissa Savinon, owner of j’adore-Clermont, into the business community. Melissa, a born and raised Florida girl, says she loves family, fun and her new beauty and...
A district-wide survey found that the majority of the Lake County Schools employees, students, parents and community members who responded do not support school personnel having access to a secured weapon on campus during school hours.
The survey link was...
submitted by Glenn Robertson
This week under seasonably mild conditions, 101 people ran, jogged and walked the course along the shore of Lake Minneola. There were 16 first timers and 13 participants recorded new Personal Bests.
The first male to finish...
Clermont City Council approved two major projects which will pave the way for additional growth and vibrancy in Downtown Clermont.
If all goes according to plan, VP Skytop, a wine and bourbon bar with rooftop lounge, will be constructed on...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
Anyone driving on state road 19 between Groveland and the turnpike has seen the activity east of SR19. Cherrylake’s tree farm is expanding. One of the largest employers in South Lake is increasing their production capacity. These...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital welcomed its first patients through the newly expanded emergency room entrance on April 23. The first phase of the expansion is completed, which includes a new, more easily accessible entrance, a larger family-friendly waiting...
From April 5- 8, Lake Minneola High School’s HOSA chapter attended the 2018 Florida State Leadership Conference. The conference was the largest conference in the history of Florida HOSA with over 3,000 competitors. The LMHS HOSA chapter had 11...
Submitted by The Animal League
Sprout is a 3-year-old Retriever Blend who weighs around 50-55 lbs. Sprout is a very sweet and super smart girl! She knows her commands and is also leash trained and house trained. Sprout does great with...
Submitted by Delia Ruck, Lake Minneola High School Guidance
Lake Minneola High School recently hosted its third Annual ROTC Induction ceremony to honor those students who decided to join the United States Armed Forces.
On Thursday, April 12th, the Clermont Marine Corps...
The Montverde Farmers Market hours of 11 am-4 pm are in effect. Held every Wednesday in the Town of Montverde’s Kirk Park, the MidWeek Market’s theme is, “A Community Farmer’s Market with an International Flavor.” The Market offers “Fresh & Unique Every...
The annual Friends of Lake Louisa State Park 5K will take place on Saturday, May 26th. The race begins at 7:30 am and is on a USATF certified course that runs through the park.
Registered participants will receive a finisher medal...
The Annual Community Prayer Breakfast will be sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Clermont on Thursday, May 3, at 7:15 am at Real Life Christian Center, 1501 Steve's Road (Building C), Clermont.
The theme of this year's Prayer Breakfast is...
Clermont Purchasing Director Freddy Suarez will host a seminar titled “How to Do Business with the City,” on Friday, April 27, from 10 am – 12 noon at the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 685 W. Montrose...
Submitted by Alan Garcia, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Former Blue Angels Commanding Officer and Flight Leader Captain Donnie Cochran was their guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Captain Cochran was the first African American Pilot to fly with...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports – Week In Review (April 16-20)
Monday, April 16
Baseball was defeated by Tavares, 14 - 6.
Tuesday, April 17
Boys Lacrosse team won the first round of the District Tournament...
The Clermont Woman’s Club held their 16th annual Expo fundraiser at the Wesley Center in the First United Methodist Church on April 7th.
Sixty-seven local businesses presented their information at tables. Through their generous support, their business gifts, door prizes, gift...
The Clermont Fire Department and the Special Operations Team held a Push-In Ceremony for their newest apparatus, a $748,297 Pierce Ultimate Configuration Heavy Duty Rescue on Monday, April 23.
The Push-In Ceremony is a tradition. The origin of pushing a fire...
Parents are urged to sign up for Family Access to see report cards online
The days of students nervously waiting for the mail carrier to deliver their report cards are going away in Lake County Schools. Effective immediately, the district...
Keep Lake Beautiful, in partnership with the city of Clermont and Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake Program, hosted an Earth Day community cleanup event on Saturday, April 21.
Volunteers came by land and lake to pick up litter in lakes, shorelines and...
Wondering what those dots & dashes are doing between Morse & Code? They stand for the letters A & B in Morse Code. It really wasn’t that long ago when this was the “latest thing in communication!” People all...
Each year, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce organizes a 12-week Wellness Challenge, a competition to see who can lose the most weight and pursue a healthier lifestyle overall. Justin Allender of First Green Bank, Glenn Holcomb of Mighty...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce, friends, and associates welcomed Palisades by Regal Park Homes to the area at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
An open house was held at 16218 Oak Breeze Court to showcase the new homes that will be...
Don't miss Charlie Grinker Presents: What Made America Laugh on Friday, April 27 at 2 pm.
Join EMMY Award-winning Television Producer and Interviewer Charlie Grinker, as he relives his past experiences with some of the most well-known people through stories, images,...
This past year Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) which was used to purchase a competitive 8+ racing shell.
On Friday, April 20, LCRA’s Youth Team hosted a ceremony,...
You’ve Learned! You’ve Grown! You Will Achieve! says the teachers at Mascotte Charter.
In preparation for FSA testing, the students were reminded by their teachers to get a good night’s rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive on time and,...
The Community Foundation of South Lake in partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce formed the Foundations for Education Program which provides $1,000 scholarships to five deserving high school students during the school year.
Senninger Irrigation sponsored April’s Outstanding...
Lake-Sumter State College has ranked third best in a recent ranking of the 28 Florida College System colleges by Schools.com.
“Lake-Sumter State College is known for providing quality learning experiences at affordable rates,” said Dr. Stanley Sidor, president of LSSC....
Carol Kosakoski has been named the Lake County Schools 2018-19 Volunteer of the Year, Michelle Rosenbaum is the district’s new School-Related Employee of the Year, and The Lake County Tourism and Development Council is the Business Partner of the...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera at the Library on Monday, April 23 at 1:45 pm in room 108, presenting Vincenzo Bellini’s opera I Capuleti e I Montecchi (The Capulets and the Montagues).
I Capuleti e...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual South Lake Business Awards Gala on April 18 at Bella Collina....AND THE WINNERS ARE
JOHN MOORE - Citizen of the Year Award. This award honors a person who displays extraordinary...
Earth Day and Lake Clean Up – April 21
Volunteers will meet at Lake Hiawatha Preserve at 7:30 am and pick up trash from the nearby lake until 10:30 am. Environmentally-themed activities will be hosted from 10 am – 2...
In the early hours of January 19, 2015, a fire consumed American Legion Post 55, located at 1063 DeSoto Street, Clermont. Luckily no one was injured, but the building was destroyed.
American Legion Post 55-Clermont has a new home and...
Kim E’s Flowers has brought smiles to the South Lake Community for over 20 years. This month Groveland CRA has returned a smile by recognizing Kim E Flowers as the business of the month for April.
Kim Jamison, the owner...
In celebration of 10 years of service to south Lake County and the completion of the recent $800,000 renovation of the Mike Conley Hospice House, Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care recently held an open house. The South Lake Chamber...
Submitted by the Animal League
Meet Peyton!
This gorgeous girl is a German Shepherd Blend who just turned 1! Peyton is a big girl, weighing over 60 lbs, and she'll probably fill out a little more. Peyton is friendly and sweet,...
Sophomore’s screenplay selected as best among 600 entries in Palm Beach
International Film Festival’s Student Showcase of Films
Molly Smith, Montverde Academy sophomore, has won the Nellie and Fred Chasin Screenwriting award for her submission of “Words to Speak, Stories to...
Prior South Lake Historical Society members Jeff and Barbara Krull visited the Historic Village on Monday, April 9th. Former Mayor Jeff Krull served two terms as Mascotte’s mayor, and Mayor Barbara Krull is the current Mayor. They were longtime members...
The City of Clermont Fire Department recently became Lake County’s first department to earn the Commission on Fire Accreditation International’s accreditation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The coveted achievement is the gold standard among fire departments nationwide.
Accreditation...
Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB), in partnership with the city of Clermont and Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake Program, is hosting a community cleanup event to coincide with Earth Day. The Clermont Earth Day Lake Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April...
Submitted by Hilary Allen
Lake Minneola High School Sports Week In Review (April 9-14)
Monday, April 9
The Varsity Softball Team was defeated by South Lake High, 12 - 9.
Wednesday, April 11
The Hawks Baseball Team beat East Ridge High 3...
Mascotte Charter invites the community to its campus for two events.
Event #1: Mascotte Charter School Showcase
Parents and the Community are Invited to Attend Sessions on:
- Preventing Summer Learning Loss.
- Using Skyward Parent Access.
- Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten.
-...
Come out and support the East Ridge High School Choral Program with their final spring concert of the year “Kids in America!” next Monday, April 16th at 7 pm at ERHS, 13322 Excalibur Rd., Clermont.
The Concert will feature ERHS show...
The Clermont Police and Wounded Officers Initiative are hosting a gala on Saturday, April 28, from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
The Wounded Officers initiative is a non-profit whose mission is to develop and...
Congratulations to Clermont Toastmasters Juanita Benedict and DTM Monty Ray Davidson for placing 2nd and 3rd respectively at the Division G International Speech Competition on April 8th in Ocala.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity...
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This year the Clermont Police Department will host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Florida on Thursday, April 19. The Special Olympics Torch Run is founded on the special bond of respect and appreciation that...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) recently held its awards ceremony and installations of officers at the Village Green Clubhouse at Green Valley Country Club. Beta Theta has been active in the south Lake community since it...