The Lake County Education Association (LCEA) will present “Standout and Cookout: The Tour” taking place on the first three Saturdays in May at locations across Lake County. These events are for Lake County teachers in celebration of Teacher Appreciation...
By Marcia Hilty, Circuit Director, 5th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program
Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day. For most of us, it’s a day to honor, celebrate, and thank our Moms for their unconditional love, sacrifices, guidance and patience....
submitted by Lion Nick Jones
CLERMONT—MINNEOLA LIONS CLUB has seen more interest from families coming out to the Lion's shooting range in Groveland, across from Tractor Supply and the new Groveland Safety Complex.
The Lions' gun range has proven to be a...
By Marty Proctor
The City of Groveland officially opened its city-owned splash pad at the south pavilions' section of the downtown Lake David Park. Dozens of excited and wet kids, many city dignitaries, local business people attended the grand opening...
May the fur be with you! The Lake County Animal Shelter will host its “May the Fur Be With You” pet adoption event on May 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include special guests from...
Let Teachers Know You Appreciate Them. Send A “Teachers Rock” Postcard.
Lake County Schools teachers have navigated an incredibly challenging school year. Because of the pandemic, they have had to keep students engaged online and in person, social distance with...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites schedule for the week of May 3rd, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to...
Lake County and the Office of Visit Lake celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week from May 2-8. The annual celebration highlights the contributions of the travel industry, and this year’s theme, titled “The Power of Travel,” spotlights the critical...
Dear Friends of the Community Foundation of South Lake County,
Just over a year ago, all our lives changed due to the pandemic, and much of the change will be long-lasting. As we continue to navigate our "new normal," your...
The Symetra Tour announces the return of the second annual Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. from May 28-30.
“The entire Mission Inn family is so pleased to, once again, be part of the LPGA’s...
Elementary School students participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont. Students were asked to create a poster on ways to conserve water. The winning artwork was selected for its relevance, creativity, and originality,...
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance...
For additional information call 352-394-3500 or email adingman@clermontfl.org
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Red Wing Restaurant is a rustic-style dining delight in a somewhat hidden area of rural Groveland. Owned by Patrick Borsey, Red Wing has been a favorite local staple for many years....
Howey In The Hills is celebrating its 96th annual Founder’s Day Citrus Festival. The event will take place at the Howey Mansion, located at 1001 Citrus Ave in Howey-in-the-Hills on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host a series of meetings in each Commission district in the coming months. The first meeting will be for District 1, which is represented by Commissioner Doug Shields. It will be...
Lake County will host two high-profile sporting events this weekend. The 2021 UANA Tokyo Olympics Swimming Qualifier will take place Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 2 at the Orlando Health National Training Center in Clermont, and the SSAC...
Lake County Schools is celebrating Ashley Ellixson, the first student to complete the four-year teacher preparatory program at the Tavares High School Teaching Academy, with a signing day ceremony to mark the district’s continuing commitment to her throughout her...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that the Upper School’s Team 2 earned first place in the annual ‘Mathlympics’ mathematics competition, hosted virtually by Lake-Sumter State College.
Eleven teams representing high schools in Lake and Sumter Counties, participated in the...
The South Lake Business Leaders (SLBL) is hosting a Boots and Bunny Review 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 1 at Lake Catherine Farms, 5849 Lake Catherine Road to support the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF), a nonprofit whose...
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The Lake County Schools Educational Choice application window for Lake residents opened on Feb. 1 and will close on Friday, April 30. Parents will be notified of the results of applications received during this window around the middle of...
Congratulations to Windy Hill Middle School Principal William Roberts for being chosen as one of three 2021 Principal of the Year Florida Finalists.
The names of all three Florida 2021 Principal of the Year FINALISTS are!
Jennifer Halter,
One Clay
William Roberts,
Lake County Schools
Rafael...
The city of Groveland is celebrating the Grand Opening of its splash pad on Saturday, May 1st, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM near the skate park and Lake David pavilions located at 450 South Lake Avenue in Groveland.
Each guest will...
Submitted by Ann Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive Director
St. Johns River Water Management District
Remember the old adage “April showers bring May flowers?” In Florida, April is typically a dry month when water demands are higher due to springtime planting and low rainfall...
BYOC (bring your own coffee) to Coffee with the Town Manager on Thursday, May 13 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation to learn more about Town news,...
After lengthy and sometimes heated dialogue, First Baptist Church withdrew its request before Clermont City Council to rezone approximately 6 acres of its 38-acre parcel, located on the south side of Clermont at the corner of Hartwood Marsh and...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as a champion for our community. The Chamber was honored to present the...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont HOPE Center is celebrating its grand opening with an open house and tours on Saturday, May 1 starting at noon. Everyone is invited to learn how the Clermont HOPE Center will...
Groveland’s Future Land Use Map ambitiously designates more than 50% of its land to conservation and agriculture. Out of all the City’s diverse environmental facets being preserved, trees are among the most critical factors in sustaining the vitality of...
Pastfinders of South Lake would like to announce this year's conference registration is NOW open to the public. This conference will be virtual, with 3 phenomenal lecturers, a Brick Wall workshop, and 6 amazing prizes that will be randomly...
The Plant of the Month for April 2021 for the Cooper Memorial Library is a Bromelaid.(Bromeliaceae, scientific name)
Bromeliads are a member of the pineapple family. This bromeliad has a beautiful blooms enhanced by greenery around the base. They are...
Congratulations to Thomas Battisto, chosen as Kiwanis Club of Clermont's Member of the Month.
Thom has not only been a huge asset to the club but he also directs and operates his own non-profit organization, Read to Sydney.
Thom has dedicated...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has selected Jennifer Grafton, MBA, CPA, as the hospital’s new chief financial officer effective April 1, 2021. Grafton transitioned to Orlando Health South Lake from Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital.
“We’re excited to welcome Jennifer...
A new non-profit initiative has hit Central Florida. Cast Co-op, located at Cagan Crossings in Clermont, supports hospitality industry workers impacted by the pandemic by offering a place to sell goods, pick up groceries, pet food, or other life...
Sharon Keys and Paula Hoisington of the Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance were guest speakers at a recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting.
The Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance was established as a 501(c)(3) in July 2020 to formalize the efforts...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Culver’s celebrated its grand re-opening on a beautiful spring morning. Its new owners, managers and team members were greeted by lots of well-wishers, which included family, fans, and friends. The South Lake...
Toni Bell Rescoe, Beta Theta's 2020-2021 President, had a memorable year. She was installed on Zoom and held all of the meetings in front of her computer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She will attest to the fact that it...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Brian Broadway founder of Find, Feed & Restore to a recent meeting. A check was presented to him to recognize and support the work and dedication that he and his volunteers are doing for...
Save the date to celebrate Earth Day in Clermont.
The City of Clermont’s annual Clermont Earth Day Lake Clean-Up and Festival is scheduled for Sat., April 24 at Lake Hiawatha Preserve, 450 12th St. The clean-up is from 7:30-10:30 a.m.,...
Lake County will be offering first doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the state-supported immunization site at Lake Square Mall until Tuesday, May 4. The site will remain open from Wednesday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 25 for...
As the district slowly prepares to close out the 2020-21 school year, leaders are also making plans for next school year. That includes administrative changes at several schools.
Brent Frazier, principal of Umatilla Middle School, will serve as principal of...
Pastor Bill Bernoir has experienced a set of emotionally discouraging circumstances which has left him needing the help of his church and community. Last year, Pastor Bernoir lost his wife of 53 years, and currently was notified by his...
Members of the Clermont Historical Society and Historic Village volunteers invite one and all to tour the completely open Village. Since reopening after the mandatory COVID closing, several areas in the Village were roped off and many artifacts in...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Ellen Korbin purchased property in 2005 on Citrus Tower Blvd. and built the Café Boquett Restaurant featuring gourmet foods and coffees from around the world. Unfortunately, when the economy took a downward spiral, she...
Cole Rountree was recently featured in Bassmaster Magazine as one of twelve high school Top Anglers in the country.
Over 300 applications were submitted from 34 states this year, and of those, 47 students were chosen as Bassmaster All-State anglers. After considering...
Lake County Schools has scheduled 2021 high school graduation dates for the end of May and early June. All graduation ceremonies will be face-to-face events. The number of guests allowed per student will vary depending on the number of...
Article and Photos by Carl Gordon
Hit triple 7’s in Vegas and you go home with a jackpot … go to 777 Montrose Street in downtown Clermont and owner Barb Rajcula of The Broom Tree will make you feel like...
Articles and Photos By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 on April 8, announced that EAA National has selected this chapter to award a $ 10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship for the third consecutive year.
EAA Chapter 534 is located at...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Cookie, and I am a 1-year-old female Hound Blend. I am on the smaller side and weigh about 30 pounds. I am not shy or bashful about showing affection and LOVE to give everyone...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Home Instead Senior Care celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Friends, family, local dignitaries and guests attended the celebration. Tours were...