submitted by GastroMD
World Baking Day is May 17th, 2022, a day to celebrate the fun of making a sweet treat. When we think of baked goods, we think of tasty items like cakes, cookies, dessert rolls, pies, muffins, and...
As temperatures soar, it’s imperative that we keep our pets cool and safe, so here are 7 hot weather safety tips to help you do just that.
Avoid burnt paws. If the pavement is too hot for your bare...
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Join us at 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2022 for The Sounds of Soul: Celebrating the Music of Motown and Beyond. The Sounds of Soul is a...
attended a recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting to plan for next year's Kiwanis Builders Club at Gray Middle. The program is mentored by school faculty advisors and Kiwanis member advisors.
Kiwanis Builders Club empowers middle school youth as they...
by Marty Proctor
Habitat for Humanity Lake Sumter in coordination with the Construction Academy at South Lake High School (SLHS) is preparing to present the keys to a new home to Cynthia Hernandez and her family in Mascott.
The home was...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
The Clermont Historical Society proudly announces the upcoming dedication of the newly constructed Chapel at the Historic Village. The beautiful Chapel was designed to resemble the early churches built by the pioneer settlers of...
Clermont – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital received the highest recognition for patient safety and quality for Spring 2022 from The Leapfrog Group, a national independent organization committed to healthcare quality and patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade...
Michael’s Foundation is a non-profit 501-c3, established in 2019 to support veterans and their families by restoring life of purpose, encouraging empowerment and promoting well-being through programs and services. It offers no-cost, impactful resources to U.S Veterans that truly...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of South Lake
Eight members of The Kiwanis Club of South Lake toured Camp Boggy Creek and presented a $2,500 check to sponsor a child’s camp experience.
Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis FL, provides one-week...
by Marty Proctor
Groveland recently completed painting the water tanks at the City Utilities Sunshine facility on 19 north of 27. City councilman Mike Radzik resoundingly stated, “the tanks are now a beautiful gateway to the City of Groveland.” TJ...
The Clermont Police Department
At the Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 10, Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway addressed the council regarding its hero:
"K-9 Pike has been with the Clermont Police Department since July of 2015. During his seven...
Each and every day the Clermont Police Department works tirelessly to protect its citizens and once a year, recognizes those who exemplify the standards and values of the department. The CORE values are Courage, Honor, Integrity, Professionalism and Service Above Self.
The Clermont Police Department...
The Drop Saver Program was created in 1998 by the American Water Works Association as part of its larger initiative to help educate young people on the importance of conserving and protecting the most valuable natural resource on Earth...
The City of Groveland is hosting its Second Friday Farmers Market on May 13 at Lake David Park. The market provides local, farm-fresh produce and products.
Second Friday Farmer’s Market is a monthly staple in the community filled with local shopping,...
The Lake County Office of Parks and Trails will be resurfacing and widening a section of the South Lake Trail in Clermont from east of Camelot Loop (Mile Marker 2.0) to Greater Hills Boulevard (Mile Marker 3.0). The improvements...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
At just 10 years old, Anna Maria Padoan has recently emerged as a successful locally published author and artist. Inspired by her parents as well as her grandparents Arthur and Judy Padoan...
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) celebrated, 'Another Day In Paradise', its 71st ESA Florida State Council Convention at The Renaissance Orlando. Sigma Phi, Clermont was the conference host.
On Friday evening, April 29, members were welcomed at a meet and greet...
CLERMONT - When Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis selected his six picks to replenish the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board earlier this week, Clermont’s Building Official Mark Grenier was on that list.
“Mark is very knowledgeable and has tons...
Article by Sharon Ward Keeble
A Groveland rehabilitation facility for horses recently welcomed home six United States-born thoroughbred racehorses from the Caribbean Island of St Thomas.
The horses were abandoned on the island after hurricanes Irma and Maria both tore apart the...
Written by Dr. Jeffrey Fitch, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Emergency Department Medical Director
When the siren is wailing and someone is trying to get your vital signs, you do not want the ambulance to have to travel any farther than...
Calling all Foodies. On May 11 from 1 pm - 2 pm, An AdventHealth Cooking Demonstration will be held at 1919 Florida Highway 50, Clermont.
Chef Edwin will demonstrate how to cook this delicious Moroccan spiced brown rice recipe. This...
Orlando Health Air Care Team's Miles Morgan was recently recognized with the 2022 Liberty Shield Award from the Orange County Bar Association. The award recognizes a first responder who demonstrates exemplary services to the health or safety of the...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Cailyn Moore, author of A Dream Too Big: The Story of an Improbable Journey from Compton to Oxford, will deliver the Baccalaureate speech for the Class of 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony.
The Commencement address...
Two out of five college students drop out of school for financial reasons. With this and other reasons in mind, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college...
OAKLAND, FL —Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation at 9 am on Thursday, May 12, at Prairie House Coffee Co., located at 4 S. Tubb St., Oakland.
Participants are welcome to purchase...
Family Tree Maker is a genealogy program that helps the family historian to stay organized. This program will track information gathered from other family members and on various Web sites. The items collected during research can be used to...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis of Clermont have teamed up in an effort to make reading not only fun, but convenient as well.
Take a book and return it when you’re finished. Or you can keep the book, it’s...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) recently hosted its 2nd annual Hometown Hero Hoedown and awarded 4 winners including two individuals in Sumter County and two individuals in Lake County. The winners were:
Mrs. Linda Mobley –...
Central Florida Dreamplex Glow Dance Party will be held Friday, May 13 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Clermont City Center. This fun for all ages, make-up party was originally planned for April 2, but rains dampened...
submitted by the Animal League
Say Hello to Freckles! At only 7 months old and 35 pounds, this sweet little gal is all about being your very best friend. She is great with kids and loves to play with other...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Read to Sydney and the Clermont Police Department will be partnering together to provide a free, Pop-Up Library book giveaway on May 14, from 9 am - noon.
The event will take place at the...
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The students of New Hope Christian Academy were recently recognized after being selected by their teachers and other school staff.
May Terrific Kids are: Ezekiel, Faith, Lady, Liam, Terrell
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that...
To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, all the women in the world who have made a positive impact on the people they love.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Submitted by Doris Bloodsworth
In 1993, Clermont and Groveland High Schools graduated their last classes before the two communities merged their 9th through 12th grades to form South Lake High School.
Groveland and Clermont alumni continue to honor the memories of...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Roasted Spirit recently opened in Downtown Clermont and is quickly becoming a popular place for a special dining experience with friends. It features lively entertainment and a scratch kitchen where everything is...
Rod Barnes and Teresa Woodard
of America in Bloom Advisor
Our thanks and admiration go to Groveland for its participation in the America in Bloom awards program. Special thanks go to Wilma Nicholas, Water Conservation & Landscape Specialist for the...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Galleria at SOMA officially opened on Friday, April 22, in Downtown Clermont. Family, friends, and community leaders celebrated the opening and The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The...
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the Clermont Woman's Club held a luncheon at which they announced and hosted the 2022 scholarship recipients and their proud parents. One Thousand Dollar scholarships were awarded to Isabella White, Lake Minneola HS. She...
Submitted by Clermont Main Street
Clermont Main Street continues to host exciting family events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment in Downtown Clermont. There will always be something fresh, new, delicious and entertaining for everyone! Hundreds of visitors...
AdventHealth’s Flight 1 program is undergoing a major expansion with the addition of a second state-of-the-art helicopter and, for the first time, a hangar at the Orlando Executive Airport that will allow the program to react faster to calls...
On May 5, a prayer breakfast, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, was held at Gabby's Banquet and Event Facility. Lorrie of Goodwine Creations catered the breakfast.
Citizens, Community Leaders, as well as Law Enforcement, came together for the morning...
The 2022 National Senior Games, presented by Humana, will be held in the Greater Fort Lauderdale Area, with over 11,000 athletes registered to compete. Among those athletes, there is a total of 1,656 Florida Senior Games athletes competing in...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Legends All-Stars Bar & Grill Restaurant recently opened under new management. The restaurant features a sports theme décor where sports events can be seen on a series of walled TVs. A state-of-the-art...
Clermont Garden Club's Spring Garden Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9 am - 1 pm. at 849 W. DeSoto and Center Lake.
The Dark Side turned a bit brighter for a special occasion at AdventHealth for Women, as Darth Vader and some dedicated Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion greeted newborn babies and families in celebration of May 4 – “Star Wars Day.”
Members...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Minneola Artworx recently celebrated its "Murals on the Trail" Field Day with plenty of exciting art, crafts, foods, games, music, live entertainment, workshops and activities at Minneola Trailhead Park. Activities included old-fashioned...
It’s time to head outdoors and dust off the grill! Grilling is the secret weapon for effortless healthy eating and low-maintenance entertaining. Chef Mareya Ibrahim, a Lifestyle and Nutrition Expert seen on The Food Network, doesn’t want you to...
First International Title - Clermont recently celebrated the opening of its Clermont office located at 215 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont. Everyone was invited and those who came enjoyed food, fun, and spirits from around the World. The South Lake...
Lake County will assist eligible households with past due mortgage payments through the Lake County Coronavirus (CV-1) Mortgage Assistance Program. Eligible households can receive up to $5,000 for past-due mortgage payments (excluding escrowed real estate property taxes) for expenses...
Submitted by The Kiwanis Club of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) is pleased to be partnering with the Clermont Police Department and the City of Clermont to present the first annual Conrad Buckley Memorial Golf Tournament. ...