Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society
Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society is hosting a series of Saturday events at Cooper Memorial Library. These classes will be a special genealogical event once a month on a...
by The Animal League
Francine is a 5-year-old female Rotweiller that weighs about 80 pounds. She has been patiently waiting for her furever family for 390 days and is one of our Forever Hope adoptables. She is the most lovable...
by Marty Proctor
Take Stock In Children (TSIC) held its annual Career Speed Dating event on October 29, at Leesburg High School. A total of 51 local high school students attended to meet with local business and professional career presenters. ...
by Kendyl Cardwell
November in Florida is a parkrunner’s dream. With beautiful weather and cheery holiday moods, we always end up with many personal records, first-timers, and fun events. This first parkrun of the month was no different: the temperatures...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
Gainesville -Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country season came to an end with the conclusion of the Class 4A Region 1 Championships at Santa Fe College in Gainesville....
A "Christmas Tea and Treats" will be hosted by the Clermont Garden Clubhouse at 849 West Avenue, Clermont on Saturday, December 7, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
There will be a Tea Talk by a tea expert; Floral designers demonstrating...
Help register voters. Cecelia Canady from the Lake County Supervisor of Elections office will be leading a class on 3rd party voter registration training for the Lake County Democratic Party. Volunteers who wish to assist the Lake County Dems...
Linda Shepherd-Miller, principal of Lake Minneola High School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2020-21.
Shepherd-Miller, lovingly known by students and staff as “Mama Hawk,” now qualifies to be considered for the statewide Principal Achievement Award...
Coming November 6-9, The East Ridge Theatre Department presents Disney's Little Mermaid. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. To purchase your tickets or for additional information, visit ERHS TICKETS
The Community Foundation of South Lake recently held its 2019 Donor Appreciation Breakfast at Trilogy, Groveland.
Grants totally $82,000 were awarded to six local organizations:
United Way of Lake & Sumter, $10,000
FAITH Neighborhood Center, $16,280
Educational Foundation of Lake, $20,850
New Beginnings of...
The annual Howl-O-ween Costume Pet Parade was held last Sunday, October 27, in downtown Clermont. The annual event was a fur-filled celebration of costumed pets and their owners, all parading down Montrose Street, Clermont while spectators voted for the...
Written by Kendyl Cardwell
One of Clermont’s most disturbing tales began over 100 years ago in 1908 when a couple, Sarah and Isham Stewart, first moved to Lake County. Only 10 years after their arrival, they were murdered in their...
by Kevin Grogan
The 5th running of the Clermont Clay was held Sunday on Bradshaw Road in South Clermont. Extremely muddy and humid conditions saw 500 runners tackle the extremely tough 15k loop; while the 5k had close to 200...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Siena at Bella Collina celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. This luxurious new complex located in Montverde includes lakefront condos, adding to...
By Grand Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
Winter Garden - For the second year in a row, East Ridge girls cross country team is heading to the regional meet for the second year in a row!
The East Ridge High School...
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont recognized former member Carle Bishop, for his dedication and support to the Club and community. Carle was a member of the Kiwanis Club and Clermont Fire Chief for 49 years until his retirement...
Clermont public safety departments are partnering with several local organizations to help raise cancer awareness and funds at an upcoming event.
Code-4 Cancer will be held from 5 pm -9 p.m. November 5 at Gators Dockside, 1200 Oakley Seaver Drive....
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.
Grassy Lake Elementary School Celebrates its Terrific Kids
Claire Reimschiissel, Liliana De La Cruz, Abigail Fitzpatrick, Emily Costa, Lyla...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce featured a panel discussion on Real Estate Trends and Opportunities at its October breakfast meeting. Aimee Stanley of Optima One Realty was the commentator and Kristin Jamieson of Success Mortgage Partners and Michelle...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will launch their new season on Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8 with Scheherazade – Legends and Heroes with Michael Garasi as the special guest conductor.
Scheherazade: The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will perform...
The Third Annual Heritage Day Festival will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Historic Village. The Village is located at 490 West Avenue not far from the Historic Downtown area of...
Women from across Lake County are invited to participate in a free community conversation as part of the Voices of Florida Women project, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm or 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 12,...
In recent months, Lake County Schools has excitedly announced plans to open two new schools in fast-growing south Lake over the next four years. As signs emerge on the sites and groundbreaking dates draw near, the district is also...
The Clermont Garden Club will be holding its Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 2 pm at its the Clermont Garden Cub, located at 849 West Avenue, near downtown Clermont.
The sale features plants...
Lake Technical College’s Adult Education student Josh Thompson was recently recognized at the Adult and Community Educators of Florida Conference Awards Luncheon.
Josh was nominated by his instructor Ms. Colleen Avelli and the Adult Education Coordinator Mr. Art Seidner. Josh...
IMG Citrus, a family-owned, vertically-integrated citrus grower, packer, and shipper in Vero Beach, FL, is celebrating its 40 years of business. Their Florida Citrus business began in 1979 when Michel Sallin, IMG Citrus President, traveled to Florida seeking investment...
Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization approves funding for the City of Groveland’s Downtown State Road 50 Realignment Project.
A major step was taken Wednesday in advancing Lake County’s top transportation priority, as the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) approved the programming...
Lake County has launched a two-year plan to accelerate countywide road resurfacing projects, and immediately address deteriorating roads.
On Oct. 22, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners voted to authorize a $10 million bank loan with a 1.85% interest rate...
It was about 1766 when the British North Americana's Carolina Colonies took up arms against the colonial officials that were viewed as corrupt. The Rebellion that lasted approximately 6 years is believed to have been instrumental as part of...
Don't miss November's spectacular lineup of entertainment complete with music, drama, comedy and entertaining memories. Kicking off the month, a 1964 Beatle Tribute
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm
Experience a Beatles concert the way it was performed in 1964, when...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Citrus Grove Road Phase One on Wednesday, October 23 at the intersection of Citrus Grove Road...
Clermont Woman’s Club member, Ollie Emory, presented a check to the Board of Take Stock in Children at its annual Corporate Spelling Bee Competition in MT. Dora. This is one of the local charities that the CWC supports.
Ms. Emory...
Feature Story and Photos by Linda Charlton
At 89 years old, Hershell Womble of Groveland is still in love with plants and still in love with his wife, Jackie. Hershell's wife of 67 years passed away two years ago, but...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in the South Lake area who like Ray, serve as a champion for the community. The award was presented to Valerie Belvu by Clinton Pownall of Computer Business Consultants at...
The First Responders Relief Fund was recently launched to provide much-needed relief to first responders through advocacy, research, outreach, and education.
At the October 18 Chamber Breakfast, Chamber Board Member, Jim Hamilton the mission of the First Responders Relief Fund...
By Kevin Grogan
Six months after setting the double-amputee World Record at the Boston Marathon (02:42:24), Groveland resident Marko Chesto shattered his own record last week by finishing the Chicago Marathon in 2:37:23, breaking his old record by five minutes....
The Clermont Police Department invites you to participate in the 21st annual Kicks 4 Guns event from 7 am to 2 pm on October 24 at Stormy Hill Harley Davidson, 2480 S. U.S. Highway 27.
This event, sponsored by Crimeline and Real Radio, is held each year to encourage...
NASA has long encouraged citizen scientists and has a variety of programs that support their mission. Montverde Academy sixth grade students are one of six schools in the world who are participating in a program to collect and upload...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
David Ezell was sworn in this past week as the new Clermont Fire Chief at a special city hall installation ceremony. Ezell replaces retiring Fire Chief Carle Bishop, after his stellar 49...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for Legacy 24 Hour Fitness located at 376 E. Myers Blvd in Mascotte.
Visit LEGACY24 to take a virtual tour of all their brand new equipment and drop by to say, Hi!
by Clermont Historical Society
Do Your Kids Complain About Doing Chores? How many times have you said, “Did you do your chores?” Just imagine what it was like 100 years ago before electricity in homes! In the picture above, Dodie King,...
Over 300 people attended the America’s Mighty Warrior Military Run on October 12.
The race began in view of the World War II Museum in Clermont’s Historic Village. Some participants competed in the time Patrol and “Recon” which consisted of...
Doris Bloodsworth, a longtime South Lake resident, historian, Pulitzer-nominated writer, and named Lake County Historian of the Year has been presenting a preview of the upcoming book, "Clermont: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions" to civic...
The National Training Center (NTC) is hosting a coffee and conversation with Clermont Mayor Gail Ash on Saturday, October 19, at 10 am. The relaxed atmosphere gives residents of Clermont an informal opportunity to learn more about the City...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Florida Dermatology & Skin Cancer Centers has successfully grown by offering premier quality professional and cosmetic dermatology with skin cancer treatments here in Central Florida. These comprehensive dermatology centers are growing daily...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy recently celebrated diversity and cultural differences at its annual multicultural festival. The students, grades K-8th, along with their teachers, staff and parent volunteers, selected a country and represented that country the fun way: they displayed cultural artwork,...
2019 – 2020 Concert Series Performances:
December 12 and 13 - Holiday performances will feature the Hansel & Greta Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, Adeste Fidelis, What Child Is This, Sleigh Ride and many more Christmas favorites with Aldert Vermeulan as...
Private Victoria Florea, a 2019 graduate of South Lake High School and Lake County resident, was awarded the Soldier of the Cycle award for D Company for U.S. Army Basic Combat Training in the 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment...
by Kevin Grogan
Each year, between 140 and 160 police officers are killed in the line of duty and their families and co-workers are left to cope with the tragic loss. Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) provides resources to help them...
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.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School Celebrates its Terrific Kids for October
Kindergarten- AJ Ippolito, Cole Bennett, Jace West, Delilah Farzati,...