Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 flew 17 youngsters at a Young Eagles event at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida on Saturday, December 21, just four days before Christmas.
The Young Eagles and...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
The Knights played five games in their third week. Unfortunately, East Ridge dropped two very tight games at the beginning of the week. However, they picked up three consecutive wins at the...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
At Mascotte Charter Elementary, Thursday was the last school day before the holidays, a day to dress festively, to wish each other a happy holiday, and the day for the school's 4th and 5th-grade...
There aren't many times that the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) gets away with truly surprising an award recipient but, this Friday, December 20th, Terry Kracht, was totally stunned as Clermont City Councilwoman Heidi Brishke announced Terry as Clermont's...
Lux Beauty Studio recently celebrated its opening at 450 E. Highway 50, Unit 4, Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to host the ribbon-cutting.
Lux Beauty Studio offers a wide variety of facial, spa, hair and makeup...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The annual Merideth Nagel, PA & Concierge Title Company celebrated the holidays by hosting and sponsoring the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours party of the year.
With a signature top-shelf...
Holiday festivities were kicked off on Friday evening in the city of Groveland. A tree-lighting ceremony was held and Mr. and Mrs. Claus were seen taking pictures with good boys and girls.
On Saturday morning, December 14, people lined the streets...
It's Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters--Frankie (Dawn D. Davidson), Twink (Kristina Cumbie) and Honey Raye (Shelly Linder)--are not exactly in a festive mood.
A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set...
Don’t miss this delightful holiday comedy for the whole family!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows a couple trying to mount a Christmas show for their church, but they can’t get enough kids to come be in the show. Desperate...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
With deep respect, Clermont celebrated Wreaths Across America to remember, honor and teach about our veterans and our proud American history. Every year since 2008, Congress has proclaimed a Saturday in December...
You can't miss the glowing holiday presentation of twinkling lights and holiday magic as you travel on SR 50 and 8th Street in the evening. The traditional display is a part of the welcoming passage into the downtown area...
Congregation Sinai helps the South Lake community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida for the past 16 years. Many services and annual holiday events will...
Clermont Police Department will bring children holiday cheer with a special shopping spree.
Clermont Police will host its annual Heroes and Helpers event at 8:30 am on Friday, December 20 at Target, 2660 East State Road 50.
This program is largely...
Clemont's 31st annual holiday parade featured an amazing variety of floats, bands and characters merrily marching through the streets of historic downtown Clermont.
Special recognition went to
Best Decorated Vehicle
South Lake Hospital
A+ Pediatrics
Native Earth Works
Best Decorated Float
...
Lake County Development Services is pleased to offer One-Stop Permitting, a new and improved workflow that streamlines the services of Lake County’s Office of Building Services and the Office of Planning and Zoning. One-Stop Permitting implements increased staff training,...
Over the next couple of months, all Lake County Schools students in grades 6 through 12 will participate in five hours of Youth Mental Health and Emotional Health Education, as required by Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.094121.
All Florida districts were...
Clermont Fire Department is determined to save as many four-legged lives as possible.
That’s why staff applied for pet oxygen masks from Invisible Fence of Central Florida, a request that was granted Dec. 9 with a special delivery to Station...
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Cypress Ridge Elementary’s Terrific Kids Chosen this November!
Kindergarten: Gabrielle Richards, Christian McCoy, Zeke Glim, Agatha...
Charlie Frost, a retired carpenter, has devoted hours of his retirement time to learning how to make beautifully crafted pens. He is shown above handing one of them to Jim Briggs, president of the Clermont Historical Society. Charlie has...
In the early hours of January 19, 2015, a fire consumed the American Legion Post 55, located at 1063 DeSoto Street, Clermont. Luckily no one was injured, but the building was destroyed.
After years of waiting, American Legion Post 55...
written by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
The Knights played three games in their second week but unfortunately were unable to secure a victory. See below for full game recaps and statistics from week two.
December 10, 2019 - Windermere, Florida
The...
There is something special about an evening parade. The twinkling lights, along with music and a cheering crowd makes floats, marchers, just about everything so much more colorful and mesmerizing.
The 2nd Annual Minneola Moonlight Parade proved just that....It was...
The students at South Lake High School are putting their construction skills where their hearts are and building beds for children in need during the holiday season, in partnership with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). SHP believes...
Formerly known as the South Lake Rotary Santa Fun Run, this year will feel new and improved! The South Lake Rotary Run will be held on December 14th, 2019. This timed race kicks off at 9 am - featuring...
This holiday season, experience Christmas with a Celtic twist when Emmy Award-winner Michael Londra, the voice of Riverdance on Broadway, brings his Celtic Yuletide to the Clermont Mainstage.
December 21 at 7:30 pm - Main Stage
Take a musical journey through...
Celebrate the holidays with this classic ballet at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
The Central Florida Dreamplex (Dreamplex) invites the community to support individuals with disabilities at a special performance of The Nutcracker, December 14, at the Clermont Performing Arts...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High SchoolEast Ridge High School
In their opening week, the Knights hosted three games and finished the week with a record of one loss and two wins. See below for full game recaps, statistics, and...
Annual holiday fundraiser! come meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, Pony/Horse rides, Jen's famous hot dog stand, bake sale, hayrides, face painting, and Kona Ice truck! Buy your last minute gifts at our merchandise and craft store! Buy your favorite...
Woodlands Lutheran Church in Montverde is offering its 28th annual Living Nativity on Wednesday, December 11th, Friday, December 13th, and Saturday, December 14th. Continuous 20-minute walk-through tours of the greatest story ever told begin at 6:30 pm.
This year’s production...
The city of Minneola will present its Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14 at 5:30 pm. The moonlight parade will march down south Main St (Virginia St. to W Silverton St). If you haven't viewed an evening parade,...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will continue their new season on Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13 with their Dreams of Angels concert. The FLSO makes professional classical music accessible and affordable for adults, children and our entire...
Joe Van Zile, the City of Clermont Finance Director, was recognized for his 34 years of service by the city manager, mayor and council during the December 10 council meeting in City Hall.
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“Mr. Van Zile certainly has been a...
The public cast more than 2,000 votes in an online contest, choosing the top 14 photos to be featured in Lake County’s 2020 Adopt-a-Lake Calendar. The top-scoring photograph of Lake Harris submitted by C Kay Johnson is featured on...
An annual tradition for the senior class at Montverde Academy (MVA) is the Senior Retreat which is comprised of team building and memory-making activities. One of those activities is working as a team to decipher instructions and assemble children’s...
Lake County Superintendent Diane Kornegay was recognized for her exemplary leadership by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) today at the 74th annual Joint Conference of Florida School Boards Association and Florida Association of District School Superintendents held...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello everyone! My name is Odin and I am a 3year old, 14 pound, male Norwegian Forest Cat blend. I am one big, handsome ball of fluff! I LOVE to cuddle and love to be...
The 2020-21 school year will begin on Monday, August 10, 2020, for Lake County Schools and will include Veterans Day as a student holiday, five days off at Thanksgiving and a little more than two weeks off for winter...
Eve's Garden-Groveland recently celebrated its opening at 19300 County Rd 33, Groveland and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to host a ribbon-cutting to welcome Eve's Garden to the business community.
Eve's Garden, Inc., established in 1982, is a...
Clermont’s Jennifer Pierce has been named the 2019 Florida Fire Marshal of the Year.
The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association (FFMIA) presented Pierce with the honor during the Florida Fire Prevention Conference on November 4, in Daytona Beach.
Clermont Fire...
Clermont Police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred in the area of North Hancock Rd and West Old Highway 50, Clermont, FL.
At approximately 2:43 pm, Clermont Police Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Units responded...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Dr. Caryn Long, Middle School science teacher, has been selected as one of 39 outstanding educators to join the Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program in 2020, including six international applicants from India,...
The Clermont Police Department will conduct a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint this weekend.
The location of the checkpoint will be the 1100 and 1200 blocks of East State Road 50 for all westbound traffic (the approximate location between ABC Liquor and...
Lake County is proud to receive one of more than 500 electric vehicle charging stations that Duke Energy is installing in the Florida service area.
In August, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Duke Energy...
The 31st annual Light Up Clermont themed event brought more spectators than ever before to historic downtown Clermont. The balmy weather helped to promote the theme, Holiday In Parade.
On Friday evening, December 6, Clermont kicked off its annual hometown...
Daniela Martinez, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, recently celebrated the opening of her new office at 140 E. Highland Avenue, Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting to wish her success and welcome her to the business community.
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Congratulations to...
Save the date for the annual Battle of the Badges.
The Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in a charity basketball game at 6 pm, December 13, at Clermont Elementary School, 680 E. Highland Avenue,...
Special Programs are being hosted at Cooper Memorial Library
LIVE HOLIDAY CONCERT
Thursday, December 12 from 6 pm to 7 pm
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a holiday music program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library on...
Florida Rush Soccer, a leading provider of youth soccer programming, coaching education and tournament management is joining forces with Lake Lacrosse and US Lacrosse (USL) to launch a new youth developmental lacrosse program. Florida Rush Lacrosse (FLRushlax) will be...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Grassy Lake Elementary's Terrific Kids Chosen this November!
Owen Link, Anaya Gonzalez, Brooklyn Flint, Teddy Diebold, Ayden...
The Lake County Education Association (LCEA) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have reached agreement on the details of a state-endorsed bonus plan for instructional personnel that will allow payments to be disbursed to employees by December 20.
“I am...