The 24th Annual Ambassador Breakfast was held Friday, February 16 at the Wesley Center, Clermont.
The East Ridge High School's Rhythm of the Knight entertained at the Chamber breakfast.
Click: East Ridge High School's Rhythm of the Knight
The Public Service Award...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is now accepting online payments for most fees and fines owed for traffic and criminal cases. Previously, only traffic tickets were available for online payments.
“We are excited to enhance...
Congratulations to the Clermont Environmental Services Team
Mayor Gail Ash and the City Council congratulated the Clermont Environmental Services Director Dennis Westrick and the Water Management Team on receiving the prestigious 2017 Plant Operations Excellence Award from the Florida Department...
It's Friday! Kick-off the weekend by celebrating National Tequila Day.
Tequila is a type of mezcal made using at least 51 percent of the sugars of the blue agave, which is cooked, shredded or mashed, fermented, double distilled, and...
Hiawatha Preserve has been described by the city of Clermont as a “passive park.” It is a place where environmentalist, naturalists, photographers and learning groups will gather to appreciate and learn. Runners, bicyclists, families, and visitors will enjoy a tranquil...
The Clermont Garden Club (CGC) is hosting a workshop that guides you through the creation of a succulent container garden.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 10 am to noon. The CGC is located at 849...
The City of Clermont has suspended charging $5 daily fees to use the city's boat ramp at Waterfront Park and has issued refunds for season pass-holders. Checks for the annual $35 season-pass fees were mailed Monday.
City Manager Darren Gray...
Throughout Lake County, over 42,000 students and 3,000 teachers will, in some way, head Back To School next week. Due to the virus pandemic, students will start the school year with four different learning options:
Full-time traditional, face-to-face learning...
Three South Lake High School 12th grade students officially signed college letters of intent to play ball.
Enthusiastic parents, coaches, and teammates watched the ceremonial signings with great pride. Each of the students has been playing ball for many years...
by Michelle Delaney
National Red Wine Day falls on Friday, April 28. Friday is the beginning of a beautiful weekend and the perfect reason to pour a glass of red wine, relax, and savor the taste.
Personally, I like white wines but...
Weather Forecast for this Evening: A Starry, Balmy Night
It's the perfect evening to get out and enjoy a Movie Under the Stars.
Movie Under the Stars, a free program for families and friends, will be held at Waterfront Park this...
The last day for parents to enroll students in Lake County Virtual School is 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Registration will reopen for the spring term at a later date.
Enrollment requests for Lake County Virtual School soared this year...
Submitted by Delia Ruck, Lake Minneola High School Guidance
Lake Minneola High School recently hosted its third Annual ROTC Induction ceremony to honor those students who decided to join the United States Armed Forces.
On Thursday, April 12th, the Clermont Marine Corps...
Parents do not have to wait until the end of the first nine weeks to make the change. In many cases, it’s better to change sooner rather than later.
Many parents who signed their students up for virtual learning at...
Citrus Hearing Clinic hosted an open house to celebrate its grand opening. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting to welcome Dr. Laura Pratesi, founder of the clinic, into the business community. Those...
Loyal patrons of the annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire will be able to experience what it is like to step back in time to late 17th century England through a day-long series of interactive and educational activities...
The Clermont Woman’s Club held its installation of new officers on Tuesday, May 1, at a luncheon at the Outback Restaurant in Clermont.
The General Federation of Women’s Club Seventh District Director, Susan Boreman of Apopka, came and conducted the...
The Professional Triathletes Organization recently announced that it will provide a $20,000 professional prize purse for the Great Floridian Triathlon on October 24th, 2020 at Clermont in Florida. In addition to this, a spot for the PTO 2020 Championship...
This is the third Saturday of the month and the Lion's gun range will be open for shotguns, both target and skeet shooting. Bring some friends and have some fun. The shoot runs from 8 am to 12 pm. The range is...
Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Lake & Sumter Counties has received $12,000 from the Leadership Lake County Class of 2020. Funds will help provide scholarships to area students to be able to pursue their career dreams.
Take Stock in Children...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Susan Tortora, Dean of External Program Development and Head Coach Track and Field, has been elected to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors.
Ms. Tortora has more than 30...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
I am a 5.5-year-old male border collie. The only dad I knew passed away suddenly and I am now looking for someone to love me. I am a true working dog. I used to...
Clermont Garden Club member Tina Worrell presents a “Crested Elkhorn” (Euphorbia Lactea Cristata) to Kaitlin Canterbury, Library Assistant for display at Cooper Memorial Library. Tina is the chairperson of the Clermont Garden Club’s “Library Plant of the Month” committee. The purpose...
Brian Broadway, pastor of the Living Message Church and founder of Find, Feed And Restore and Shannon Herrera, were recent guest speakers at the Kiwanis Club of South Lake.
Pastor Broadway emotionally described the mission of Find, Feed, and Restore, an...
There are many exciting new businesses coming to the South Lake community and Clermont Mayor Gail Ash held her monthly coffee at Twisted Flavors Baked Bar, located at 763 Montrose St. Clermont to discuss the new projects in the works.
In the...
The City of Clermont’s signature event got a bit of a makeover this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holiday Enchanted Forest is the theme of Clermont's Holiday Celebration. The celebration will begin with Light Up Clermont 2020’s holiday tree lighting,...
Curious about Toastmasters? Visiting 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 by Mary Helen Myers/Photos by Erin Myers
The Groveland Historical Society Museum's float not only took 1st place but also received the prestigious Mayor's Choice Award. The float was awesome and will be remembered for its significance and stirring...
Submitted by the Animal League
Caterpillar is a sweet, friendly, scruffy boy! Caterpillar is a 2-year-old Schnauzer and Terrier Blend, and he weighs around 30 lbs. Caterpillar loves to play with his humans and most other dog friends. Caterpillar would be a great...
The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Community Service Award was developed to honor residents or organizations who are making significant contributions to the South Lake County community through their time, actions, talents and dedication (outside any volunteer work...
Join the Fun on Saturday, August 4 at Clermont Waterfront Park!
If you build it, it may be able to float. Anyone of 5-years old can compete. Register as a business, a nonprofit, a school, a personal project venture.
Tadpole: Ages 5...
With temperatures expected to drop on Saturday, Jan. 9, Lake County will activate a shelter for those vulnerable to cold weather.
LifePointe Church, located at 3551 E. Orange Ave. in Eustis, will open from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. the...
Lake County Transit is changing LakeXpress bus routes 50E and 50W in Clermont to improve efficiency, timeliness, and travel demands to the Walmart at 1450 Johns Lake Road. To ensure the bus’s on-time performance, only LakeXpress Route 50W will...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Pure Barre.
Pure Barre is a franchise with more than 500 studios across North America and an estimated following of 550,000+ clients. The classes feature workouts that focus on...
If you need assistance selecting that perfect bottle of wine, Keith Mullins can guide you through the unique collection of wines at his shop, Bacchus Vino Etcetera, located at 691 W. Montrose St. Clermont.
Keith, a long-time Clermont resident and...
January 28: Lake County 7-day Update on COVID-19
Approximately 1.5 million Floridians have received at least one dose of the vaccine to date but demand still outnumbers supply. Those who received the first dose must get that second dose to be...
Thom Battisto, Sydney and Toby from the local not for profit Read to Sydney and Eagle Scout Elijah Kelly were featured in a recent edition of “Woman’s World Magazine”.
The dynamic duo, Elijah and Toby, joined forces last year as...
Shannon Clark, a fourth grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Eustis Heights Elementary, is the 2022 Lake County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Clark, a Mount Dora resident who has been teaching for seven years, was announced the...