South Lake Art League President Lisa Harris and Show Director Kathy Henderson opened their newest Spring 2022 Member Art Show. This new show will be on display through May 15. Harris says, "The community is invited to stop by...
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 10-16), Kroger Delivery provided a wide variety of frozen individual meals and ice cream treats to stock the freezers in the Lake County Emergency Management Department to recognize the hard...
Join the MPD on April 16 from 10 am to 1 pm for an Easter Celebration. The event is to raise awareness of Autism, behavioral and developmental needs. Easter egg hunt at noon.
April’s choice for Yard of the Month is at 473 Heather Hills Drive in Highlander Estates. The homeowner, Marva Marrs, does all of her yard work herself. She has created multiple seating areas where she can relax and enjoy...
On Tuesday, April 12, the Clermont Woman's Club held an open house to celebrate its 95th year of affiliation with the Florida Federation of Woman's Clubs. In 1921, a group of Clermont women formed the Clermont Civic Club. In...
Walter Hamilton of Clermont has won the VFW Post 5277's latest raffle. His prize was a 9MM Ruger handgun with Ammo from the Gun Dog Armory in Clermont.
Money raised from these raffles is used to assist Veterans, as well...
Adults with developmental disabilities attending Building Blocks Ministries Community Involvement class have been managing a Diaper Bank at FAITH Neighborhood Center in Groveland with the support of their Community/Classroom Trainer for the last year.
Building Blocks Community Aktion Club with...
Lake County received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Lake County Office of Management and Budget received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation as being primarily responsible for...
The Florida Region of USA Volleyball will host the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Small College Beach Championships presented by the United States Marine Corps from April 14–16 at Hickory Point Beach, 27345 SR 19 in Tavares. This tournament...
Article submitted by Florida Main Street. Photos by Larry Oskin
Exciting things are happening in historic Downtown Clermont as residents, downtown business owners and community leaders joined City officials to celebrate the area’s designation as a Florida Main Street Community and learn...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to a virtual behind-the-scenes look at its facilities to learn more about hunger in our community and the ways that the nonprofit is meeting this critical need.
On Thursday,...
Feature Story And Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Michael’s Foundation is a non-profit program where horses empower military veterans and their families. Founded by President Kriss Titus and supported by Board Chairman Mark Miller, the organization proudly provides free veteran...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake welcomed Lt. Gary Schindele, USNSCC Commanding Officer, to speak at the meeting, after which the club presented him with a check to help support the Clermont Battalion of the Navy Sea Cadets.
The US...
The Sisters of Sound chorus, like many others, had to make adjustments and sacrifices over the past two years as they navigated the ever changing pandemic. Rehearsals initially moved on line to Zoom, then to the parking lot of...
Feature Story and photos by Larry H. Oskin and Michelle Delaney
Thirty bronze plaques have been placed along the entire brick walkway between West Montrose and West Minneola Streets in Downtown Clermont. The plaques were dedicated by individuals, organizations, and...
Clermont Main Street hosts exciting events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment in Downtown Clermont. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone. Hundreds of visitors will pack Downtown Clermont streets to celebrate the spring season.
April...
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Better negotiation skills lead to better sales results. Everyone negotiates but some are more successful. Learns tricks of the trade that will improve your abilities in this...
For the month of April, Clermont Garden Club displayed a Gnome Garden at Clermont City Hall. The Gnome Garden will be at the Garden Club Plant Fair on May 7th to be raffled. In the Gnome Garden is a...
South Lake Nonprofit Think Tank creates a place where local nonprofits can come together and discuss best practices and innovative solutions for operating and funding successful nonprofits. The group explores common solutions to solve problems as well as to work to...
Lake Technical College is hosting an Open House at our Institute of Public Safety on Tuesday, April 12thfrom 4pm – 6pm at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, FL 32778
Programs offered at The Institute of Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT Combo
Law Enforcement...
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Clermont Woman's Club will be hosting an open house to celebrate its 95 years of service to the South Lake Communities. The event will be held at...
By the Animal League
This little man is a 4-month-old Domestic Shorthaired brown tabby. He is very curious and inquisitive about everyone and everything. He loves the company of humans and loves the attention. Figgy loves an assortment of toys and is fun...
With the help of the Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) Advisory Committee, Lake County has become the first county-wide host chapter of America in Bloom (AIB), a non-profit organization that promotes nationwide beautification through community involvement by encouraging the use...
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease.
Thus far, the number of cases...
by Kiwanis Club of South Lake
On March 5, 2022, the Clermont Police Department in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL), was proud to host the second annual Clermont Honoring the Fallen 5K in beautiful downtown Clermont. ...
Two Lake County genealogical societies are participating in FamilySearch International’s nationwide project to proofread computer-generated indexes of 1950 US Census entries for the county.
Kinseekers Genealogical Society, based in Leesburg, and Pastfinders of South Lake County, based in Clermont, are...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont are seeking local businesses and community events to host their "Literacy On The Move" Popup Library events. Every week, the Read to Sydney Bookmobile will be set up at a...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
South Lake Technology Resource Center (SLTRC) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sterling and Benita Reed of Vibrantek partnered with Evelisse Bookhout at Hands of Hope America to open South...
The Town of Oakland’s Celebration Among the Oaks event is returning to bring the community together for a springtime festival with exciting new experiences.
Now with an expanded footprint throughout the Historic Downtown area from VanderLey Park to the Healthy...
DreamCatcher Horse Rescue is having an open house and fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 from 10 am - 2 pm. at 10639 Toad Rd, Clermont. Parking and admission are free. Tours of the ranch will be offered, as well as...
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never...
New Hope Christian Academy recently celebrated its Terrific Kids for April!
This month's terrific kids are Beca, Matthew, Rebecca, Marco and Reese.
Kiwanian Kathy Scherer distributed the awards.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
Spring is for gardening! Refresh your garden and help support the dreams of Building Blocks Ministries and its clients.
All plants have been planted and cared for by individuals in the Building Blocks Gardening Program. Prices vary from plant and...
Art and history exhibit opens at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center on
Friday, April 1
Discover Oakland during its heyday as the headquarters of the Orange Belt Railroad with a thriving business district and opera house and learn...
Although the rains came down, the bad weather couldn't damper the spirits of those who attended Illuminate For Inclusion. Severe thunderstorms resulted in quick changes having to be made at the event, which brought a smaller venue and a...
The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF), a 501c3 organization, provides free aid and support to community needs-based cancer patients, their immediate families and caregivers in the greater Clermont and surrounding areas. Its mission is to create a less stressful and...
By Terah Barrios
With inflation impacting many household budgets, healthy menu planning can feel extremely daunting these days.
But that doesn’t have to be the case: It is possible to build a balanced diet that’s easy, economical and delicious.
After all, what we...
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. If you are growing a new business, it helps to think carefully about your optimal organizational structure.
For...
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. If you are growing a new business, it helps to think carefully about your optimal organizational structure.
This...
In celebration of World Art Day, the Winter Garden Art Association, in conjunction with the City of Winter Garden, will host Arts in April, a series of FREE events throughout the month for the community to celebrate, explore, and...
In celebration of World Art Day, the Winter Garden Art Association, in conjunction with the City of Winter Garden, will host Arts in April, a series of FREE events throughout the month for the community to celebrate, explore, and...
Article and Photo by Ted Luebbers
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The City of Groveland and its partners receive funding for community wellness initiatives.
On January 18, 2022, the City of Groveland along with two of its local community partners, participated in an awards presentation given by the Live Well...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The fourteenth annual Seaplane -A-Palooza will take place in America’s Seaplane City, Tavares, Florida, at their seaplane base on the shore of Lake Dora. (FA1)
This fly-in spectacular titled, Planes, Tunes & BBQ, will begin...
On Saturday, April 2, Central Florida Dreamplex hosted its Spring fundraiser, Illuminate For Inclusion, celebrating the inclusion of all people, regardless of ability for sport, recreation, therapy and employment. The event will be held at Waterfront Park, 330 Third Ave.,...
Beta Theta-ESA is offering a scholarship to three deserving graduating seniors from East Ridge, Lake Minneola and South Lake High Schools who plan to attend Lake Sumter State College by the 2022 Fall semester.
In order to be considered for...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
South Lake Technology Resource Center (STRC) founders Sterling and Benita Reed have just opened their first SLTRC location housed within Hands of Hope America, Four Corners Community Center, located at 16605 Sunrise...
Highlights for this month:
Snacks & Facts
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, April 13
Florida Estate Planning
Presented by
Attorney Patrick Smith
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The East Ridge High School (ERHS) Theatre Department’s production of Sister Act promises to be a fun musical adaptation of Whoopi Goldberg’s Sister Act! Come support this awesome group of performers and technicians in just 3 weeks; April 6-9...
Enriched Life Counseling & Consulting is Central Florida’s premier group psychology practice for children, teens, and young adults. A ribbon-cutting was held recently to welcome Dr. Treshonda Baucom and staff to the community. Family, friends, as well as members...