The Lake County Library System and Lake County Animal Shelter have partnered for a special cause. During National Library Week, which spans from April 4-10, adult residents who present their Lake County library card at the Lake County Animal...
Expansion of Production Kitchen and New Warehouse Space Funded by Orange County CARES Act Dollars
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida celebrated the grand opening of its new Mercy Kitchen, which will allow the hunger-relief organization to triple its food production...
The 100th Annual Lake County Fair opens its gates on April 8. The fun continues through April 17.
April 8 gates open at 4:50 pm a Ceremony/Welcome Show with Mayor Ferris Wheeler.
Gates/Carnival Open
Strolling Acts
5:00-11:00 PM
Fritzy Brothers One Man...
Spring Garden Festival:
The Clermont Garden Club will host a Spring Garden Festival on Saturday, May 1, from 10 am - 3 pm. Vendors and businesses representing specialty plant growers, plant nurseries, artisans & crafters of garden art, garden &...
Teacher-recommended, high-quality instructional materials for English Language Arts K-12 and Advanced Placement will be the focus of a special School Board meeting and public hearing on Monday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office, 201 W. Burleigh...
Join the Celebration! The United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is having a Hometown Hero Hoedown. Family Fun and Games, Food Trucks, Entertainment, and Music all part of . the celebration in honor of the Hometown Hero Recipients.
The...
Article and Pictures by Linda Charlton
Highland Avenue, Highlander Building at Waterfront Park, Celtic crosses on a fire truck and boy scouts in kilts. Are we obsessed with the Highlands?
Well ... maybe.
The boy scouts, Clermont's Troop 3, provide the latest...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all employees and to students age 16 and older at high schools across the county starting next week.
Notifications were...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce helps add credibility, awareness, and integrity to your business. Members enjoy increased visibility, educationally-based workshops and plenty of socially safe networking opportunities in our local community like their Business After Hours and First...
Submitted by The Animal League
This sweet Angel came to us very underweight and had various scrapes and skin blemishes. She was sad and scared. With a lot of love and tender care, along with good nutrition and medical care,...
Pastfinders is a small local society nestled in the hills of Clermont. Pastfinders is housed at Cooper Memorial Library where over 1,700 research books are found in a room located at the library. There are 4 computers for public...
The Clermont Historical Society has authentic-sounding train whistles that you can purchase for only $5.00. Visit the Historic Village and purchase the unique gift and while at the Village, take a tour.
The Historic Village is located at 490 West...
Participants Will Learn How to Prepare a Résumé
On Wed., April 7, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers. The latest in a series...
Join Lake County Water Authority Naturalists on a hike of Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis on Sunday, April 11th at 9 am. Be prepared for a strenuous hike since the change in elevation on this property is approximately 105...
The Hope Center is hosting its 1st Annual 5K with its goal of getting 500 participants to run or walk the course. The 5K event is scheduled on May 15 from 8 am to 10 am at Victory Pointe. Registration is...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rheumatology Care Associates and Brijcare Family Medicine celebrated their official double grand openings with two simultaneous ribbon cuttings at a ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Priya Prakash...
Some of the April activities are specifically designed for children who may be struggling with the loss of a loved one.
Cornerstone’s Kids is offering Spring-related activities for children and teens to enjoy throughout April.
Developed by Cornerstone Hospice Children’s Bereavement...
“The World Outside” is a themed celebration to promote and support local arts on April 17. "The World Outside" is part of the Arts in April campaign, hosted by the City of Winter Garden’s Love Local campaign to help local businesses and...
by Lion Nick Jones
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club recently donated toys to the Groveland Police Department for officers to give to children who appear to need comfort. Domestic calls are some of the most demanding calls an officer is likely...
The City of Clermont will be increasing its virtual programs due to popular response! Virtual Bingo is being offered twice a week as well as the introduction of Virtual Chess!
To sign up for either of these virtual programs, please...
The Clermont Youth Council has a heart for the homeless.
The teens serving in the City of Clermont’s program initiated a project to help the local homeless population and recently brought it to the finish line.
Members delivered over 250 toiletry-filled...
The loss of a loved one, feelings of isolation, and uncertainty caused by the pandemic can all cause sadness, stress and anxiety.
Cornerstone Hospice wants the community to know that these feelings are not abnormal and that receiving encouragement and...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites revised schedule for the week of March 29, through April 2nd, 2021:
St. Patrick Catholic Church Site located at 6803 Old Hwy 441, Mt. Dora. Tuesday – 9:00...
Relive Rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men -- the real guys who performed with legendary artists including members of Foreigner, Journey, Styx, The Hooters, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, The Rascals, Alan Parsons, 3 Dog Night, Cream, Grand Funk,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Mascotte Mayor Mike Sykes is not your typical politician or city leader. Mayor Sykes absolutely loves Mascotte as a quiet small community retreat that’s away from the hustle and bustle of a...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, crafts, and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with masks and safe social distancing for CDP events. There is always...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
The new South Lake Non-Profit Think Tank was recently launched by Otis Taylor to help unify all local area non-profit agencies and community organizations as well as to personify the pride and community spirit...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wed., March 31 at Clermont Café, 824...
BYOC (bring your own coffee) to Coffee with the Town Manager on Thursday, April 8 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,...
South Lake High School Psychology Teacher Gayle Dowman found the perfect opportunity to connect a Kiwanis Club of Clermont Community Outreach Project with a lesson in Pro-Social behavior. The students got to experience the intrinsic rewards that come from...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The South Lake community came together this week to help the Easter Bunny fill and distribute Easter gift baskets. Event coordinator Kalena Meyers, with the help of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont,...
"Who Says So? Genealogical Documentation" Why are citations important? What needs to be sourced? How do you create a citation? It's scary to some, but it really shouldn't be! Come find out why, what, and how in easy-to-understand terms,...
Over 40 kids enjoyed exploring, learning and seeing what it takes to protect Clermont’s parks on March 20 at Lake Hiawatha Preserve.
“Our park rangers are Champions for ensuring the safety of park-goers, as well as for providing frontline customer...
The Morgridge Family Foundation has again partnered with the Community Foundation of South Lake to provide an additional $70,000 in funding to nonprofit organizations addressing the growing needs as a result of Covid-19. The following organizations were awarded grants:
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Lake County is hosting a public hearing for the Hooks Street Alternative Corridor Evaluation (Study). The public hearing will be held as an agenda item as part of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled on Tuesday,...
It’s Tee-Time for Ladies! Ladies Fore Education Golf Tournament is May 14
The ever-popular and irreverent fundraiser event for women who golf and women who don’t golf is back.
Foundation of Lake County and the Linda Kohlmeyer Scholarship Fund will be...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Legends Golf Club will finally be re-opening soon after three long years. The Legends Pro Shop and the driving range will open in April. The revitalized Legends Golf Course and...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to Joe Mariano’s nationally celebrated Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp concert this past week. Hundreds of bee-boppin’ fans attended with safe face masks and...
Eligible Lake County venue businesses affected by COVID-19 will soon be able to apply for funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG). The grant program aims to assist entertainment venues, including but not...
The Clermont Garden Club’s choice for March 2021 yard of the month is 11228 Summer Wind Court in the Lake Crescent Hills neighborhood.
The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simon, have installed a foundation of Burford hollies, loropetalum and azaleas. The front walkway leading to the...
There is a south Lake community effort at work to assist the Easter Bunny in his journey to distribute baskets to boys and girls. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Read to Sydney, Christian Men in Actions, Clermont Police Department,...
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, has been a long-time advocate of the South Lake Hospital Foundation and its mission to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in our community.
Recently, the community service organization...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Living Message Church of Downtown Clermont has effectively grown over the past 11 years while helping hundreds of local families here in South Lake County. Pastor Brian Broadway works with his...
Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance proposes a Center for Education, Arts and Sports (CEAS) Center for South Lake County and below is the reason why.
Clermont Elementary School Holds Historic Value: It all began on Martin Luther King Day, January 21,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland celebrated the successful reign of Fire Chief Willie Morgan, who served 44 years as its respected Fire Chief. With a special retirement ceremony held during the Groveland Founder’s Day event, Willi...
As other cities across Florida rapidly sprawl, Groveland has remained focused on strategically planning a thriving city with natural charm.
Groveland City Manager Mike Hein proudly presented the past, present, and future of the City of Groveland, at the March...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization site at the Amazon Distribution Center will be closed permanently at close of business on April 2, 2021 (1:00 p.m.):
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County would...
The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) is an annual high school competition with the goal of increasing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Schools across the State of Florida competed in a state-level Governor’s Cup. Seven students from East...
Ancestry Library Edition is free to access from Home for a limited time
If you ever wanted to start climbing your family tree now is the time. Due to Covid-19 and limited capacity at the library. Ancestry.com
Library Edition is available through...
The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) offers itsSIMA Summer Camp Experience during June and July 2021. Directed by Mike Potempa, SIMA General Manager and Head Coach, the SIMA Summer Camp Experience offers a variety of camp options on...