Lake County Transit is offering a new service to allow riders to purchase fares via a mobile phone app. As part of Lake County’s commitment to providing a better customer experience, the new service will give customers a cashless...
With temperatures expected to drop this evening, two Lake County churches are opening their doors to those vulnerable to the cold weather. LifePointe Church, located at 3551 E. Orange Ave., Eustis, and Trinity Assembly of God, 200 Urick St.,...
Explore Downtown Clermont on St. Patricks Day - The Clermont Downtown Partnership will host its Annual Spring Community Yard Sale in conjunction with Sunday's Farmers Market on March 17 from 9 am - 2 pm. Clean out your garage, gather your...
submitted by Larry Oskin
The Congregation Sinai Sisterhood will host its annual multi-denominational Outreach Program on Thursday, March 21, starting at noon at 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland. Women from 6 local churches along with Congregation Sinai Sisterhood members will...
Kamille Chapman, an 8th-grade math teacher at Mount Dora Middle School has been named Lake County Schools 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. Daniel Dilocker, a technology/robotics teacher at East Ridge Middle School, and Michael Tarquine, a choir and theatre...
Congratulations to all south Lake County students who participated in the VEX Robotics local competitions this year. Great Job!
The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest and fastest growing worldwide robotics program.
During the school year, teams participate in competitions, which...
The Cagan Crossings Spring Carnival returns for rides, food, and fun for the whole family on March 21-24. The carnival is located in front of the Cagan Crossings Community Library, just across from Four Corners Walmart on Highway 27.
Brought...
According to the American Animal Hospital Association, 1-out-of-4 pets would survive, if just one pet first aid technique was applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care. Join the Orlando Cat Café for a Pet CPR and First Aid Class...
Support East Ridge High School’s Rhythm of the Knight and Girls Knight Out on March 28th and 29th as they present their annual Billboard Concert at 7 pm in the auditorium.
This high energy concert will feature the music of...
At a recent conference of the Leesburg Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints new leaders were called to oversee and serve members of the Church in this area.
President Michael Earl Saunders has been called to...
Every school and non-profit organization is interested in raising money. Let Belk stores help you by participating in our upcoming Charity Day Sale event. Start your Spring season off right, plan early to get your 501c3 organization involved in this...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer both life-long learning as well as professional learning courses starting in March 2019.
Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities...
The members of the Mascotte Church are hosting a fundraiser on March 2 to raise money for their building fund. The church building is 114 years old and in need of repair.
Everyone is invited to enjoy great food, entertainment and...
Ashley Lantes of Windy Hill Middle, Dawson Shreiner of Eustis High School, and Cyndee Torgler-Bandy of Cypress Ridge Elementary have been named finalists for Lake County Schools’ 2019-20 Rookie Teacher of the Year.
Also, Gerrie Griswold of Federal Programs; Serita...
Lake County Fire Rescue is proud to name three firefighters as the 2019 Fire Officers of the Year. Lt. Jason Rivera, Lt. Bobby Ford and Lt. Jeff Sacco were recognized by Eustis Elks Lodge 1578 at their annual First...
By Kevin Grogan
The team of Bill Burnett and Jarrod Shoemaker have produced the Draft Legal Challenge for nine years at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida. The two, both with strong Massachusetts multi-sport ties, have made this early...
The Rotary Club of South Lake County held a Santa Fun Run in December 2018. One of the beneficiaries of the Run is the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, a local community organization that helps families and individuals with cancer...
Submitted by Phil MacHarg
A month shy of his 55th birthday, PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke of Clermont defeated top qualifier Jason Belmonte of Australia, 237-219, to win his 39th PBA Tour title in the Go Bowling! PBA Indianapolis...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host Dave DeLuca performing live with Perfectly Frank: The Music of Frank Sinatra, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library on Thursday, March 7th, from 6 pm to 8 pm on...
Pig on the Pond is an annual festival celebrating its 21st Anniversary of bringing fun to the south Lake Community with delicious barbecue, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and fireworks.
Thousands of people attend Pig on the Pond every year....
February was National Children’s Dental Health Month and Dr. Chaz Pike was busily spreading the word.
Doctor Pike and his staff of All Aspects Dental in Oakland visited Cypress Ridge Elementary, Family Christian Center and Oakland Avenue Charter schools to...
by Larry Oskin
The Clermont City Council invited a group of ten local high school teens to make a formal presentation based upon their research and work with City Management over the past year. Shannon Schmidt, Clermont’s Director of Economic...
By Martin Proctor
The Spring Games is one of the largest college softball events founded in 2008 by Dr. Dot Richardson. The Games are a series of college softball games open to all colleges and universities across the USA and...
Submitted by Ruff Times Rescue, "Where Compassion Meets Action"
My name is Arya. I've got the whole package---smart, beautiful, energetic, love to learn and live to please. Go ahead, teach me anything, Sit, stay, balance your checkbook, I am ready to...
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Monday, March 4, 2019 at 8:30 AM EST
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM EST
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Community Foundation of South Lake County
2150 Oakley Seaver Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
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Do you know a Veteran or Veteran's spouse who wants to start...
Clermont Toastmasters held the annual International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest on February 18th. The 1st and 2nd place winners of each contest will go on to compete at the Area Contest which will be held on March...
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Spring was in the air this week as 142 people ran, jogged and walked along the shore of Lake Minneola for Clermont Waterfront Parkrun number 274. There were 29 first timers, and 11 marked new...
Submitted by the Animal League
Nathan is a Boxer Blend that is about 9 weeks old and will be 50-60 pounds full grown. Nathan is lovable and sweet!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are...
The Clermont Women's Club is offering three, one thousand dollar scholarships, to a graduating female from each of the following high schools: East Ridge, Lake Minneola and South Lake.
The application can be downloaded from the Clermont Woman's Club web site Clermontwomansclub.org, or...
Now is the time to plant caladium bulbs, and the Clermont Garden Club is the place to buy them! We have 5 different varieties for sale this year. Cost is $5.00 for 6 bulbs. Come on over to the...
The Montverde Academy Middle and Upper School robotics programs have been competing and doing very well in VEX robotics’ league competitions. Two Middle School, Circuit Breakers and R.O.A.D., and two Upper School teams, 19122A – Loading…, and 19122B MABF,...
The public is invited to witness history as the teens give their first presentation on a bold initiative to enhance the community. They will be first on the agenda under presentations, and the regularly scheduled meeting starts at 6:30...
by Michelle Delaney
Fifteen-year-old Sandie Bowersox lived in Damascus, Maryland with her family. That’s where she met Irv Stacy, a charming Penn State college man. Irv was a few years older than Sandie and her brother’s best friend.
Sandie describes Saturday...
The Clermont Parks and Recreation Department is bringing great movies and awesome family fun for FREE!
May 24 -- "Ralph Breaks the Internet" at 8 p.m.
By Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
The South Lake County Historical Society is proud to introduce its Board of Directors for 2019. Officers for the coming year are President-Jim Briggs, Vice President- Devon “Pete” Cole, Treasurer-Karen Miller, Assistant...
Thirty food trucks lined the streets of downtown Clermont at the recent Mega Food Truck Rally hosted by Clermont Downtown Partnership.
Mega Winners!
Best in Show Award: Willy T’s Crabshack.
The People’s Choice Award: Big Belly’s.
Best Overall Awards:
First Place: Jewels Café
Second Place:...
Most World War II fighter pilots would tell you that the fighter plane they most wanted to fly was the P-51, but not everyone was assigned to one.
In Jack Hallett’s case, he ended up flying primarily the twin-engine P-...
“Steel Magnolias,” presented in a live radio play format, is coming for one show only at 3 pm on the Mainstage at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
This play remains one of the great stories...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night March 1 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. With a live band, food trucks, special...
submitted by Lion Nick Jones
The Lions Club met for its regular February meeting (second Thursdays) at St. Matthias Episcopal Church on Valentines Day and welcomed Clermont Police Officer David Colon to give an address on the Department's efforts in working...
Three years ago, Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway was attending a Navy Sea Cadet ceremony. He was so impressed with what he witnessed that he asked LTJG Gary Schindele if a program such as that could happen in Clermont. Schindele...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s Breakfast is one of the business community’s favorite annual events. It’s where table sponsors compete for best-decorated table and attendees vote by ballot for the best-decorated table. It’s where Chamber Ambassadors are recognized...
On Saturday, March 16, the Clermont Woman's Club is holding a large Estate-Garage Sale at 655 West Broom St. Clermont from 8 am to 2 pm as a fundraiser to help support the many charities that they support, such...
submitted by The Moonlight Players (photo credit: Sabrina Yager)
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town; and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the...
Looking for items other than traditional books?
The Friends of Cooper Memorial Library are holding their semi-annual book sale with a wide variety of books, paperbacks, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and even vinyl records.
Suggested donations for these treasures range from 25 cents...
Attending a Clermont Toastmasters meeting provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. It’s not only educational but it is also...
Read to the Dogs (every first Tuesday of the month)
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4-5 p.m. Drop in anytime during that hour, our next dates are Tuesdays,...
The Pastfinders Genealogy Society will be holding its 8thannual 4-6 week workshop for Scouts seeking their Genealogy Merit Badge. In this class, while the basics of genealogy research are introduced, the joy and inspiration of discovering fascinating ancestors and...
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.
Below are the names of this month's Terrific Kids
Kindergarten: Victoria Harden, Penelope Ferrell, Maddie Mohr, Jedidiah Archer, Henry...
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.
Below are the names of this month's Cypress Ridge Elementary School's Terrific Kids
Grades K-2 Image
Alyssa Duenas, Blake Hoffman,...