Commissioner Leslie Campione was unanimously chosen as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chairman during a recent board meeting.
Commissioner Campione, District 4, who previously served as Vice Chairman, is serving her third term after she was first elected...
National Garden Week is sponsored by the National Garden Club, Inc. from June 6 - 12, 2021. A group of Clermont Garden Club (CGC) members created this artful window display at the library, which will be featured for the...
Holidays are happier with pets! Surprise your family with the gift that keeps on giving: a shelter cat or dog brought directly to your home by a jolly elf on Christmas Eve!
The Lake County Animal Shelter is hosting “Operation...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will remember the Colonial Patriots who fought for our freedom by dedicating a liberty tree in a public ceremony on June 24 outside of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315...
The Congregation Sinai Sisterhood will host their annual Tu B’shvat holiday celebration service starting at 7:30 pm on Friday night, January 18. Congregation Sinai will host a special Rebbe’s Table service welcoming Shabbat with a special focus on Tu...
Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation is sponsoring a “Three Bridges Lake Cleanup” focusing on Lakes Palatlakaha, Hiawatha and Minneola and the waters connecting them
On Saturday, January 19, you can make a huge difference by spending just a few hours...
Ron Branning was not sure what would happen to his beloved dog Scrat when the time came that he would no longer be able to care for him. The Mount Dora man, who recently came under the care of...
The Florida Department of Health knows that the ability to read, write, and understand numbers is a basic component to maintaining good health and eliminating health disparities. As a result, the public is invited to participate in the Reach...
Award winning cookbook author Chef Warren Caterson will be appearing at the Minneola City Hall Gym on Wednesday, July 21 at 11am. He will share dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges...
On Tuesday, February 12th, Wesley Christian Academy invites the community to our K-4 Elementary School Open House.
Please visit wesleychristianacademy.org and complete the waiting pool form, then attend the Open House on February 12th, at 6:30 pm, in the Sanctuary of First...
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry invites the community to a monthly lunch. Lunches will be held at noon on the first Monday of each month at varying locations. The first Lunch with the Mayor will be at noon Monday, August...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. Our club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
BY Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
OneBlood staff gave an update on OneBlood at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont lunch meeting.
OneBlood representative Wendy Stone emphasized the need for donations of not only whole blood but double red blood cells,...
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...
Members of the South Lake Art League spent one sunny morning at Clermont’s Historic Village sketching and photographing. The five watercolors on display in the Village’s Train Depot are some of the works of art that resulted from that...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
The Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24 looked short on paper when it started, with only two items of unfinished business and one of new business. But a little over three hours...
Lamira Kehlor was the widow of James Kehlor, millionaire flour miller of East St. Louis. She spent her winters in Clermont visiting her sister who lived in Historic Downtown Clermont. During her stay, Lamira devoted her time to local...
Culvers is hosting a FREE First Responders Breakfast on September 11 from 8 am - 10 am. Custard pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns and toast will be served. Culvers is located at 1431 Johns Lake Rd., Clermont.
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Culver’s is a...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gentle Goodbyes Pet Aquamation to the business community at a ribbon cutting this week. Gentle Goodbyes is located at 1504 Max Hooks Road, Suite B, Groveland.
The new business offers Eco-Friendly, Water-Based Alternative...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
OneBlood was established as a not-for-profit organization in 2012. Currently, it distributes more than 1.4 million blood products annually. They partner with more than 250 hospitals across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas to...
Get Money $mart
April 23rd, 10-11:30a, Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont
Participants will learn the three basics of financial literacy: budgeting, saving and credit. Enhance your money management skills and avoid financial pitfalls. Participants will receive a free...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center will host one of the most prolific soul and R&B groups in musical history, "The 5th Dimension", on Friday, October 8.
Original member Florence LaRue and company continue to attract audiences of all ages performing...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is inviting the public to help support a culture of health in the community. Opportunities to participate include upcoming community health improvement plan (CHIP) webinars, team focus group events meetings.
2019 Dates...
Submitted by The Clermont Historical Society
Oh, No! These Need To Line Dry!
Ladies, when clothes shopping, do you check labels to see if items are hand wash/line dry? And then do you think, “I can’t buy this. There is no...
Join members of the Clermont Garden Club on Tuesday, April 23rd as they celebrate “Impact Day” at Lucky’s Market (1720 E. Hwy 50).
Lucky’s will award 10% of net sales that day to the Clermont Garden Club as part of...
submitted by the Pastfinders of SLC
Remember taking that DNA test? You may have learned if you should wear a Lederhosen or a Kilt? But do you know How your DNA Matches are related to you? You may have wondered...
Pastfinders of South Lake Genealogy Society proudly recognized the 2019 "Graduation" class at its annual Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop. The Scout Genealogy Merit Badge is quite challenging. There are now 61 Scouts in the Clermont area wearing the Genealogy...
Kids have a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween this year thanks to the Clermont Police Department.
Clermont Police is hosting a Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 29th in the south parking lot of the Clermont...
After an exciting journey, Mari Jones is coming home to Clermont. She didn't make it through to the next round on THE VOICE but it's doubtful Clermont will be able to keep her for too long. She is destined for...
The South Lake Elks Club is holding its annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 4th at sunset.
Join the South Lake Elks Club in lighting up the Clermont Chain of Lakes with decorated boats. The boat parade starts by...
Mark Douglas Hairdressing has recently expanded to accommodate its growing clientele. The faithful followers won’t have a problem finding the new location which conveniently remains in the same plaza near Walgreens at 4420 S. US 27, Clermont.
During a recent open...
By Elizabeth Santiago
From making new friends to making it to school on time, students have plenty to worry about on a day-to-day basis.
One thing they shouldn’t have to worry about is getting enough to eat. But according to the...
The 6th annual Clermont Waterfront Festival was held on Saturday, May 18th. Ten and twenty paddler teams from across the state competed in 40 ft.-long dragon boats on Lake Minneola. Each team raced three times on a 380-meter course.
In...
By The Animal League
Hello!
My name is Thiago, and I am a 6-month-old male domestic shorthaired cat! I enjoy running around getting exercise by playing, but I’ll be just as content laying by you on the couch. I am litterbox...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the addition of the Paramedic program to the Clermont campus. Lake Tech’s Clermont campus is located at the Lake Sumter State College South Lake Campus. Current EMTs will further their EMS training...
This month, special guest Sant Claus will be attending the VFW Auxiliary monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Dec. 18th from 4-6 pm.
Bring the children and your camera to visit with Santa and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. Dinner includes Spaghetti and...
Now that school is out, you might be looking for something interesting, fun and inexpensive to do with your children. The South Lake County Historical Society would like to suggest a visit to Clermont’s own Historic Village. Located on...
The holiday-themed breakfast hosted by South Lake Chamber of Commerce spotlighted Caribbean-style holiday music from the Lake Steel Orchestra. The seasonal segment featured an interview with The Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC). Members Geneva Hamilton and Daniela...
The Friday Farmers’ Market at Cagan Crossings is moving indoors over the summer months. Located on Highway 27 just one mile north of 192 in the Four Corners region of Lake County, the year-round Farmers Market will take place...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Shaina Keough, Community Event Specialist for Community Health Centers as a guest speaker at its recent meeting. During her presentation, Shaina outlined the mission statement of the organization and defined the high-quality, affordable medical,...
by Nick Jones
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club was, once again, host to the GIVE A DAY FOUNDATION, a youth volunteer organization led by Otis and Sandra Taylor of Clermont.
The Taylors brought 14 young volunteers along with a few parents to the...
Jason Santana from Eustis High School and Mattias Peroni from East Ridge High School have been chosen to represent Lake County Schools in the Sunshine State Scholars Program in Orlando from March 31 through April 2.
Each Florida school district selects...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on a special date of Monday, August 19, at 1:45 pm in room 108 B, presenting the premiere showing of Umberto Giordano’s Andrea Chenier. Andrea Chénier...
The auxiliary is going to have our monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 4 pm - 6 pm at VFW Post, 855 W. Desoto St., Clermont.
The donation is $8.00.
Florida families can save money on school supplies and clothing during the 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday on Friday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 6.
During this period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including certain school supplies selling...
Groveland-based open robotics team, FIRST Robotics Team 8057 All Wired Up received a donation of a $45,000 Stratasys Fortus 250 3D printer this week. The 3D printer is hailed as a benchmark for entry-level 3D production systems. Students and...
COOKING AT THE LIBRARY WITH CHEF WARREN
September 4 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am (room 108)
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Plant-Based Cooking with Chef Warren Caterson. Join Chef Warren as he shows us how a...
On a chilly Saturday evening on February 5, Beta Theta-ESA held "Shots in The Dark", an event to raise money for 3-local high school scholarships for students entering Lake Sumter State College and a scholarship for a student entering...