Members of the Clermont Woman’s Club are preparing for the 16th Annual South Lake Family Expo on April 7th. You are invited to attend the free Expo to check out the tables set up by local businesses with free
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Montverde Academy is proud to announce that student Molly Smith is a finalist in two categories in the Palm Beach International Film Festival’s Student Showcase of Films (SSOF), the largest student film competition in Florida. Her submissions in the...
Project Scholars officials announced today that EventFest, a company noted for producing some of the state’s largest and most popular events, will manage the March 5-7, 2021, Pig on the Pond Community Festival. EventFest produces the Tampa Pig Jig,...
On Sunday, March 11 at 2 am Daylight Saving Time Begins.
Florida Lawmakers recently passed the Sunshine Protection Act which, if approved by the federal government, the people of Florida will observe daylight saving time year-round. No one in sunny...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday, July 31 at 11:15 a.m. to discuss Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding.
The meeting will be held virtually; access to the agenda and...
Central Florida Dreamplex recently held its 2nd annual flag football 4-day clinic at the Cruyff Court at Montverde Academy. Dreamplex partnered with the Community Foundation of South Lake and Montverde Academy to host the four clinics. During the series,...
Under 1% of the nation’s public departments hold the distinction of Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and the Clermont Fire Department did it!
“This is an incredible milestone for the Choice of Champions,”...
Council To Discuss the Location of the City's Boat Ramp on Tuesday, April 10
Clermont City Council will review possible locations for the city's boat ramp at its regularly-scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be...
What is a SIG? SIG stands for a Special Interest Group. It is a group of people who have an interest in learning, helping, and mentoring one another on a particular topic or subject. A Special Interest Group could...
The Lake Minneola High School Marching Green and Gold has been invited to perform in the 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Festival in Atlanta, GA! This will be the band's first trip out of state! The Festival includes marching, concert,...
Today is National Read A Book Day! If you don't have the time to read a book today, choose a book you'd like to read, then visit your local library or book store.
Many of the Lake County Libraries presently...
Lake-Sumter State College has ranked third best in a recent ranking of the 28 Florida College System colleges by Schools.com.
“Lake-Sumter State College is known for providing quality learning experiences at affordable rates,” said Dr. Stanley Sidor, president of LSSC....
Submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Have you ever seen one of these before? This is the great-granddaddy of all the different technology that you listen to today. What you see here is a windup gramophone that was used...
Other than just an enjoyable gathering of Rotarians and guests, each week the South Lake Rotary Club hosts a different speaker to learn more about the community, culture, and programs.
On Tuesday, April 10th, the club met Marissa Bates from...
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Oakley Seaver Special Service Award (presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce)
The Oakley Seaver Special Service Award, named after a beloved South Lake figure who dedicated his life to community service, recognizes a nonprofit business,...
Saturday, May 5 was a fun-filled day in Clermont. The Clermont Trolley, the newest addition to Historic Downtown Clermont, proved to be a tremendous park-and-ride success. For the first time, the trolley traveled along its route down the streets of...
It's official! Lake County's newest public school, serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade in the Four Corners area, will be called Lake Pointe Academy. The School Board unanimously approved the name at the Oct. 12 meeting.
Lake Pointe Academy,...
On May16, the Seventh Annual Clermont Ride of Silence will take place at Waterfront Park starting at 6:30 pm. The mission of the Ride of Silence is to honor bicyclists killed by motorists, promote sharing the road and provide...
Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
National Women's Small Business Month takes place each year during the month of October. This is a time to recognize the myriad achievements of our country's female entrepreneurs and the positive impact they...
Starting on the South Lake Campus in August 2018, Lake-Sumter State College is partnering with Redd Ash Technologies to provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in programming, digital/IP security, network engineering, and IT infrastructure.
“Student interns will...
For seventeen years, the Lake County Water Authority has made grant funds available to municipalities to improve water quality through its Cooperative Stormwater Initiative. The grant program targets municipality/community projects within Lake County that are aimed at enhancing water...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; GenSoc is hosting a Summer Meet-Up each month on the first Monday, second Tuesday, third Wednesday, and fourth Thursday. Every week except the week of Independence. A Volunteer will be there to assist you...
On a recent rainy Sunday morning, the Kiwanis Club of South Lake County teamed up with Papa's Diner to host a fundraiser for the Officer Conrad Buckley scholarship fund. Clermont Police Officer Buckley tragically died earlier this year from...
The featured speaker at the monthly South Lake Chamber Breakfast was motivational speaker and owner of Booyah Energy Shane Johnson.
The Pink Bow Foundation partnered with Marine Shane Johnson to launch Hike Across America, The Second Chance Tour. The project...
Article and photos by Carl Gordon
Yummi's Frozen Yogurt and Cafe: It all starts when you grab a cup, fill it up, choose toppings and proceed to enjoy a sweet treat. The creamy, frozen flavors tickle the “taste buds” ending...
The Village Goldsmith was voted “Best Jewelry Store in South Lake” by a poll of south Lake County residents. The results of the poll were announced at the “Best of South Lake”, an annual event sponsored by the South...
Article by Kendyl Cardwell
Five years ago, I stood with my teammates in the crowd at the awards ceremony for the Class 2A cross country championships. As we watched the top two teams receive their award, we promised each other...
It's hard to believe but the countdown has begun. Kids will be heading back to school in about 5 weeks.
On Saturday, July 14, from 10 am – 1 pm, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Charities is hosting its 5th Annual...
Last Thursday, the Lake Minneola High School’s football team traveled to Tallahassee with high expectations of becoming this year’s state champions. The next afternoon, the Hawks (11-2) played Miami Central (7-1) for the state title at Bobby Bowden Field-Doak...
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...
REACH Programs is a community outreach program developed by and located at Imagine South Lake Charter School in Clermont.
R.E.A.C.H stands for Responsibility, Excellence, Accomplishment, Character, and Heart and was created to further serve the South Lake community with a...
This is your chance to meet local and state candidates and learn about the candidates' positions on key issues that can impact you.
On Monday, August 13, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, attendees will have an opportunity to meet...
Spring 2021 Little League Season registration is OPEN! Register online anytime at www.southlakell.com. Returning registrant, DO NOT need to create a new profile but will need to log into their existing profile. Read all information on the registration page before...
submitted by Kevin Grogan
In July 2016, Josephus Lyles and his older brother Noah turned professional and signed with Adidas. They soon joined our professional sprint group, Pure Athletics, here at the National Training Center in Clermont that boasts close to twenty professional...
Caryl Harris was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Bushnell, IL. She arrived in Clermont in 2001 after retiring from the public library in Princeton, IL. With 21 years of experience in the library system and serving as...
MelindaJoy Miller, the author of Shamanic Gardening and a member of the Clermont Garden Club, is shown here with Amy Hand at the Cooper Memorial Library. Members of the Garden Club share a plant with the public every month. ...
As of yesterday afternoon, 4,173 appointments had been administered at the State-supported immunization site since its soft launch last Wednesday. Today, we added second dose appointments. We have received a lot of positive feedback about the site and will...
Special Torah Procession, Mezuzah Ceremony & Kabbalat Service
Congregation Sinai has now moved into their new location with a special grand opening Torah procession, a ceremonial Mezuzah placement, and a Kabbalat Shabbat service. With over 100 members and guests attending,...
Articles and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Florida Aviation Network paid a visit to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida on January 30, 2021 to shoot a television show about their aviation youth...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at a ribbon cutting on Friday, September 7, to celebrate Montverde Academy’s New Science Building Expansion.
Montverde Academy, located in Montverde, is a private non-profit college-preparatory school that serves grades PK3-12. The...
submitted by the Clermont Historic Society
Are you looking for the perfect spot to hold a special occasion? Why not consider Clermont’s own Historic Village. Just like Stephanie and Ethan, you can host an intimate gathering of family and friends...
Be a “Reader of the Pack” at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 pm. Drop in anytime during that hour, our next date is...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Fazoli’s celebrated its grand opening on March 16, a beautiful sunny day in Clermont. South Lake Chamber of Commerce president Dave Colby and the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors kicked off the opening...
Lake County Public Works is reminding residents to keep their storm drains clean to help minimize flooding and protect property.
Storm drains are designed to channel excess precipitation, in the form of runoff, away from the road and into the...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor
A bizarre incident has occurred in Mascotte. Park equipment has been removed but the removal of the equipment has not been discussed at Mascotte City Council. In fact, a stunned council member alerted me...
On the first Sunday of each month, the Clermont-Minneola Lions can be found at the Downtown Clermont Farmer’s Market selling brooms made by the blind. It’s a source of fundraising that supports the blind as well as people with...
There is a south Lake community effort at work to assist the Easter Bunny in his journey to distribute baskets to boys and girls. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Read to Sydney, Christian Men in Actions, Clermont Police Department,...
One in three American adults has pre-diabetes. To help combat this growing epidemic, The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting the National Diabetes Program: Prevent T2, beginning at 4...
Participants Will Learn How to Prepare a Résumé
On Wed., April 7, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers. The latest in a series...
Candy Keller-Raber, a longtime member of the South Lake County Historical Society and its Board of Directors was the featured presenter at the Society’s October meeting. Candy, a retired teacher, has been using her new-found free time to transfer...