DNA testing has exploded onto the genealogy scene in recent years and is now one of the most important tools available to advance family tree research. In order to successfully use DNA testing for genealogy, it’s essential to combine...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Keller Williams Elite Partners III Realty. Realtor Nicholas Whitehouse cut the ribbon while the Keller Williams professional team cheered him on.
Nicholas specializes in selling/buying single-family homes, new construction,...
Virtual Coffee with the Town Manager will be held on Thursday, March 10 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him virtually for coffee and conversation to learn more about Town news, services,...
Are you interested in learning about the Clermont Garden Club? President Marilyn Paone and Membership Chair Elaine Hogan are hosting an orientation for prospective and new members on Thursday, September 26 at 10 am. at the Garden Club building...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Hailey Bladek, life-long resident of South Lake, has recently been crowned as Ms. Lake County and will soon move on to represent Lake County in state pageants. Bladek already has plans to represent...
The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Sips and Salsa Festival on Saturday. There were intermittent rains which only seemed to make the festival even more "HOT, HOT, HOT".
People were dancing in...
Clermont Main Street hosts exciting events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment in Downtown Clermont. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone. Hundreds of visitors will pack Downtown Clermont streets to celebrate the spring season.
April...
In July of this year, the community lost Ray Goodgame, a passionate, dedicated and tenacious community leader. Ray embodied the same qualities that will help make the community's young people into the leaders of tomorrow. Thus the South Lake...
New Hope Christian Academy recently celebrated its Terrific Kids for April!
This month's terrific kids are Beca, Matthew, Rebecca, Marco and Reese.
Kiwanian Kathy Scherer distributed the awards.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
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...
South Lake Art League President Lisa Harris and Show Director Kathy Henderson opened their newest Spring 2022 Member Art Show. This new show will be on display through May 15. Harris says, "The community is invited to stop by...
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...
Students from Leesburg High, South Lake High, Eustis High, and the Villages Charter High School graduate from the Youth Construction Academy and build 4 homes for future homeowners.
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with Leesburg High School, South...
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...
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the Clermont Woman's Club held a luncheon at which they announced and hosted the 2022 scholarship recipients and their proud parents. One Thousand Dollar scholarships were awarded to Isabella White, Lake Minneola HS. She...
Lake County Veterans Services will host its first Stand Down event on Saturday, November 16 from 10 am – 5 pm at 101 East Maud St. in Tavares. Services provided will include health/dental care, meals, basic hygiene care, employment...
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World Baking Day is May 17th, 2022, a day to celebrate the fun of making a sweet treat. When we think of baked goods, we think of tasty items like cakes, cookies, dessert rolls, pies, muffins, and...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) is pleased to announce it has awarded a $30,910 grant to Be Free Lake. The grant, announced at Wednesday’s annual grant awards dinner for the Women’s Giving Alliance, will go towards preventive educational programs for...
Eustis, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously.
On May 12, 2022, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo sent a letter to U.S. Food...
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:
Nora Hackett, Keaton Allred, Zara Wheatley, Leila Cardenas, Riley...
CLERMONT - Celebrate Women Veterans Day with FREE food, inspiring guest speakers, and yard games for the whole family at Michael’s Foundation on June 11th, 2022. Women Veterans Day commemorates President Truman’s signing into law the Women’s Armed Services...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host the annual State of the County presentation at 9 am on Tuesday, December 3 in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main...
Steve Smith, Executive Director and Founder Of the New Beginnings of Central Florida
After searching for years to secure land for affordable housing in the Four Corners area, New Beginnings of Central Florida found a willing land seller.
A year ago,...
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...
People want to get outside, celebrate and socialize and the 4th of July is a great time to enjoy time together. There will be lots of firework displays, concerts, picnics, and neighborhood Bar-B-Qs on the weekend. However, while enjoying...
Members of the Clermont Garden Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are preparing for the upcoming “Mardi Gras” Flower and Horticulture Show. It will include flower arrangements, photographs, and a display of many local plants and flowers. This event will...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To register for a course, visit LSSC.edu/CE or contact Continuing Education at...
The Lake County Division of Solid Waste’s vendor for residential trash and recycling collection, Waste Pro, is experiencing severe staffing shortages in the unincorporated South Lake County area and is diligently working to hire and train new staff as...
Events by S&G will host our 10th Annual Healthy Living Expo at First United Methodist Church, Wesley Center on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Healthy Living Expo: Back by popular demand, the Expo features free screenings by...
submitted by Jennifer Ganley, the Kiwanis Club Of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) was pleased to welcome Amarilys Ortega to our July 27 meeting. Amarilys presented the club with information about the Guardian ad Litem program in...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Molly Smith, senior, has been selected by the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation as one of the 15 recipients of the 2020 Cameron Impact Scholarship, and one of three from the state of...
Written by Alexa Cazenave and Lincoln Baptiste
Volunteering at camp is an incredibly rewarding experience. The camp consists of activities held all throughout the Montverde Academy campus. Each week has a variety of fun themes, such as water fun, creation...
The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had 65 students compete at the district level and 44 of these students made it to the DECA Career Development Conference (State Competition).
“The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had a medal...
Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents.
“I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College....
The South Lake Marine Corps League will host Clermont’s popular chief of police, Charles “Chuck” Broadway at its February 18 at 6:30 pm detachment meeting at the Clermont Fire House Number No. 1 on State Road 50, Clermont.
The meeting...
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar is hosting the Cellar Door Comedy Series; and on Thursday, September 8, comedians Frankie Paul and Kevin White will entertain in the cellar room of the restaurant.
Drinks and light bites will be available...
Article by Kevin Grogan
The State of Florida is truly a hotbed for Professional Wrestling, and Minneola is lucky enough to have one of the very best of all-time amongst us. WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa'i...
Sara Echavarria (9th grade) and Lyla Langley (7th grade), both students of Dr. Caryn Long at Montverde Academy, were invited by Marilé Colón Robles, Project Scientist for NASA GLOBE Clouds, to attend a celebration at NASA Langley Research Center...
by Marty Proctor
On November 4, 2019, former Councilman Jeff Shoobridge officially resigned as the City of Groveland’s District 5 Representative, to accept a job offer out of state. Randolph Waite was named as interim councilman.
The City of Groveland called...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its 97th Installation of Officers, that's correct 97th Installation, at its September meeting. The Installation and dinner were held at Green Valley Country Club and Grill. Past Kiwanian Florida Governor C Todd Smith presided...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department is proud to announce that the musical performance of, “Mamma Mia,” featuring the iconic ABBA music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, was nominated for 16 Applause Awards. The Dr. Phillips Center...
The Clermont Police Department continues to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host several Coffee with a Cop events to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day. This day is part of the...
In an effort to protect its valued community from the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the City of Groveland will be closing all of its non-Public Safety facilities effective Monday, March 23, 2020. Residents are directed to utilize...
White Cane Day, October 15 - Clermont Mayor Tim Murry proclaimed October 15th as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.
Praising First Responders And City Staff - Clermont...
Lake-Sumter State College has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremonies due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
"As a college community, we are facing unprecedented challenges that we could never have predicted even a few...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Wind and I am the last of my siblings waiting to find my forever family. I am a Doberman Pinscher/Terrier blend and am almost 9 months old. I weigh about 35 pounds...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County WIC program continues to welcome families. In order to limit exposure and help prevent the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some Lake County WIC clients may now receive services over...
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise and death rates increase, Lake County continues to expand its drive-thru testing locations. Today COVID-19 testing began in south Lake County in the parking lot of Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr.,...
Clermont Fish House is known for the best fish & chips in Central Florida. The family-owned and operated restaurant, located at 110 W. Highway 50, offers authentic fish & chips, as well as other delicious fish dishes, meat pies,...