The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Citrus Grove Road Phase I. The event, which is open to the public, and will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October...
The South Lake Rotary will be holding an event at Kirk Park in Montverde from 4 pm -7 pm for World Polio Day. Join the Rotary Club to raise money and learn about the polio eradication efforts that Rotary...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on Wednesday, October 16th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room) of the...
by Kendyl Cardwell
This past weekend at the Clermont waterfront parkrun, we were happy to see many new faces coming out for the first time. There were 31 first timers this weekend, many of whom were from the local area....
Since 2012, Belk Charity Day Sale has contributed nearly $60 million to local charities in our southern footprint- and we're just getting started. As this school year wraps up. we couldn't miss the opportunity to share the news about...
Submitted By The Animal League
Lucky10-year-oldar old male Jack Russell Terrier Blend that weighs about 23 pounds. Don't let his age fool you! He is still an active little guy who loves to go for walks, just at a little...
Everyone is invited to Minneola’s 9th annual “Kids’ Safe Night Out” event on Thursday, October 31.. This fun, free, family shindig will be held at the Minneola Trailhead Park from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Safe Night Out is an...
Jeff Powell, owner, and president of Powell Studio Architecture, talks about growing up in south Lake, raising a family, and bringing his business to Downtown Clermont.
Growing Up In Clermont
I was born and raised in Clermont. My grandparents lived in...
Lake County is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation to celebrate Mobility Week October 25 through November 1. To help bring awareness to safe, multimodal transportation choices, LakeXpress, the county’s fixed-route public transportation service, is hosting the following...
Join South Lake Connect for its bi-monthly business networking luncheon on Wednesday, October 16 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at The Ridge Restaurant at Sanctuary Ridge (2601 Diamond Club Drive, Clermont).
The guest speaker will be GROVELAND CITY MANAGER...
By Grant Mollett, M. Ed.
East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team traveled to Ocala to competein the Seventh Annual Trinity Catholic High School Celtic Invitational at Trinity Catholic High School. In 2018, the...
The Club welcomed Vice District Governor Harry Williams and his wife Maggie to their pot luck dinner meeting Thursday evening at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, downtown Clermont. The Club meets monthly on the second Thursdays at 6:30 pm. VDG...
Montverde Academy proudly presented the Green Turtle Cay Foundation with a check for $11,000 to help rebuild Green Turtle Cay, one of the smaller Bahamian islands, after the catastrophic Hurricane Dorian that has left many of the tiny island...
It’s Time to Register for the 11th Annual “Howl-O’Ween” Costume Pet Parade Benefiting The Animal League
Event: Howl-O’Ween Costume Pet Parade
Benefitting: The Animal League
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Where: City Hall Park (Downtown Clermont)
7th Street and W....
Clermont Police will be using its newly wrapped pink vehicle to spread breast cancer awareness through traffic stops.
Instead of citations, motorists will receive coupons to some of their favorite local restaurants and have the opportunity to take a picture...
Lake County is hosting the Preferred Alternative Public Meeting for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 24 in the Clermont Room at the Clermont Arts and...
Lake County Fire Rescue received a Grant to correct shift size. The new positions made possible by the grant will provide an opportunity to add an additional firefighter on some of Fire Rescue’s more active units, ultimately improving operational...
After 49 years with the Clermont Fire Department, Clermont’s fire chief Carle Bishop will be retiring and trading his boots and badge for a hunting and fishing license.
His quest to protect the residents of his hometown is inherent but...
October Business Update: Below Are A Few Highlights in South Lake
Fazoli's Quick Service Italian Restaurant chain is bringing a restaurant to Clermont! President and CEO Carl Howard announced that the company has executed an area development agreement to bring three Fazoli's...
Though it will be difficult to fill the boots of Fire Chief Carle Bishop, David Ezell appears to be a good fit. Ezell is a born and raised Floridian who has served more than 25 years rising through the...
The Sons of The American Legion, Post 55, Clermont (an organization that consists of sons and grandsons of veterans that served in wars) and The Read to Sydney, a 501C3 not for profit organization, have collaborated to help the...
Submitted by the Animal League
Miss Mercy is a sweet 6-year-old female Beagle/Chihuahua Blend and weights about 13 pounds. She loves to have her back and belly scratched and likes to be with her people. She is friendly with all people and...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host the Lake Concert Band live in concert with a program of music generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library on Saturday, November 9, at 3:00 pm in Room 108 (first-floor...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event.
The County’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting the items...
UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County is hosting the Homeowner Education Landscape Program (H.E.L.P.), a three-class program that’s part of the Florida Friendly Landscaping Series. The nine-hour educational program will be held from 9 am-noon on October 18, 25 and November...
October Library Plant: Clermont Garden Club member, Teresa Alvarez, (shown with Cooper Librarian Amy Hand) has brought a “Chlorophytum comosum” also known as spider plant, to display at the library this October. This plant is very easy to grow and...
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work the polls on Election Day, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office will be hosting several information sessions over the next several...
J. Brian Miles and his wife Samantha, owners of southlake.tv, celebrated its recent opening by welcoming the business community to its location at the Suites at Hunt Industrial Park, 15430 County Road 565A in Groveland. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is hosting a week-long event to help those with suspended driver licenses get back on the road while saving money on select overdue court.
Dubbed “Operation Green Light,” this coordinated...
America's Mighty Warrior Race, a patriotic event, will be held on Saturdy, October 12th at 10 am at Clermont's Historic Village. Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom and founder of America’s Mighty Warriors charity, will be flying in from Arizona...
Clermont will once again host the Fondo cycling event on Sunday, October 13 beginning at 8 am. This event attracts both recreational and competitive cyclists who choose from one of three distances: 30 miles, 50 miles or 75 miles. While...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its 9th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo Thursday, November 7, from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Waterfront Park in Clermont.
This premier event includes more than 30 of...
Visit the Lake County Library System for some Halloween fun! The library has hundreds of free programs for kids and adults every month listed on their calendar. Check out the top Halloween events below.
Fruitland Park Library
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest &...
Clermont teens, Gaia Porter and Brehana Francis, were recently spotlighted as Clermont Teen Talent.
Gaia Porter is a 14-year-old artist and illustrator. She has been drawing since the age of three. She loves art, dinosaurs and animals. She has found...
Article and pictures by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
This morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Windermere High School Invitational at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont. It had been two years...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center announced its 2019-20 season, IMPRESSIONS IN TIME. The upcoming performances make up a rich tapestry interwoven with classics from the world of theater, music and pop culture. Season packages and individual show tickets are...
The famous Tin Lizzies will be back at the Clermont Historic Village for their annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, November 9th. Heritage Day will run from 10 am until 4 pm, featuring many exciting family activities and classic...
Doris Bloodsworth, a longtime South Lake resident, historian and Pulitzer-nominated writer, will be presenting a preview of the upcoming book, “Clermont: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions,” at the next Clermont Historical Society meeting on Monday,...
Celebrate autumn with the Lake County Library System! Hundreds of free programs for kids and adults are listed every month on their calendar.
Cooper Memorial Library
Lady of the Lakes Ren Faire
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 @ 10am
Age 0-18
Part of the Crafty...
Lake County’s new fiscal year beginning today includes a reduction in millage rates for all County taxpayers. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget that the Board of County Commissioners approved on Sept. 24 funds core services for Lake County’s...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Hope Barton Fine Arts Studio & Gallery recently opened here in Clermont to help celebrate the creative quality of professional local artists and crafters. The Hope Barton Gallery has been established...
In 1981, Michel and Veronique Sallin had a dream to invest in Florida agriculture. After moving to the US from France, they eventually purchased a 260-acre citrus grove among the rolling hills in Lake County. After devastating freezes in...
Students: Arriana Luna, Emilee Hill, Zander VanDenBogaert, Zuellie Gonzalez, Manuel Ortiz, Lily Haddox, Gabriel Rondan Montijo, Carter Ourada, Adamari Medellin, Bryson Leonard, Ximena Navarro, Ivey Smith, Alison Baez-Guzman, Silas Dollar, Jomar Delgado, Carleigh Hall, Payton Taylor, Fabian Ortiz, Demi...
Student Spotlight by Kendyl Cardwell
It might be hard to find East Ridge Senior Reagan Parks in one place. Whether it is racing through the hills of Clermont, commuting between her 5 AP classes, or leading the National Honor Society at...
Lake County Library System’s Marion Baysinger Memorial Library was selected by the City of Groveland as “Business of the Month,” for September 2019.
The library was chosen for demonstrating exceptional customer service, providing a valuable asset to residents and contributing...
Opening 2021 - The new STEM school slated to be built at Four Corners, south 27, Clermont will be the first of its kind in Florida, built to support a curriculum that weaves in the outdoor environment, science, technology,...
Bill Downs, owner of Suncreek Brewery, has been brewing beer since 1997 when he launched his first home brewing experiment The original idea for a brewery was envisioned in 1999 just before he moved to Florida with his wife...
By Marty Proctor
Trilogy Orlando Veterans Association (TOVA) made a donation to South Lake food bank FAITH Neighborhood Center (FNC). TOVA officers visited FNC last week delivering a $1,000 check from the group. “This will feed 100 families of four...
First Friday Food Truck events is planned for Friday, October 4 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. There is something for everyone including a live band, food trucks, craft vendors, entertainment, a bounce house, vintage cars and a rock climbing...
submitted by The Animal League
Miss Junebug is a 10-year-old female Chihuahua blend. Don't let her age fool you, she walks very well on a leash and loves to go for long walks where she can explore along the way. ...