On Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8, the following Lake County libraries will be closed to the public while staff performs an all day, in-house assessment of their inventories and collections to ensure smoother checkouts for patrons:
Astor County Library
Cagan Crossings Community...
Over 1,400 LSSC students received a $500 surprise when they opened their email inbox yesterday. Lake-Sumter State College’s next round of COVID-19 relief assistance funds were released into student accounts.
"Despite economic challenges, our students continue to invest in their...
Airbnb today substantially expanded the activation zone for its Open Homes Program to aid residents of the Southeast forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with Hurricane Michael, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance.
In the...
"Who Says So? Genealogical Documentation" Why are citations important? What needs to be sourced? How do you create a citation? It's scary to some, but it really shouldn't be! Come find out why, what, and how in easy-to-understand terms,...
At their workshop this afternoon (10/17/2018), members of the Lake County School Board reviewed training materials that will be used to help students prepare for new active shooter safety drills, which are now required by law.
The materials include a...
To help keep history alive, Helen Cooney a member of the Clermont Woman's Club, recently presented a donation to the Clermont Historical Society. Accepting on behalf of the Historical Society was Society President Jim Briggs and Board Member Dieter...
On Saturday and Sunday, October 27th and 28th, Belk stores will be celebrating their 130th anniversary. Belk started in 1888, in North Carolina with one store. There are now 294 stores in 16 states. It's the largest privately owned...
Article and Photos by Carl Gordon
Montverde’s Kirk Park is one of the best-kept secrets in Lake County, featuring plenty of shade trees with Spanish moss for cover during the hot months of the year and now, featuring its own...
The East Ridge High School Theatre Department presents Once Upon a Mattress, the story of a princess and a pea…only with a twist.
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.
The show...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has selected Jennifer Grafton, MBA, CPA, as the hospital’s new chief financial officer effective April 1, 2021. Grafton transitioned to Orlando Health South Lake from Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital.
“We’re excited to welcome Jennifer...
Armistice Day (Veterans Day) is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany on 11/11/1918.
This Sunday marked the 100 anniversary of the WWI cease-fire, and hosting the memorial...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, crafts and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with masks and safe social distancing for CDP events. There is always...
Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
As the 2019 college basketball season gets underway, it seemed like a perfect time to check-in with Clermont's favorite NBA legend; former UF Gator great Andrew Declercq. A longtime resident of south Lake County, Declercq is...
By Nancy Brumbaugh
With nearly 10 million Americans actively looking for work, some employers face a surprising challenge: No one is applying for jobs. In small towns and sprawling metropolises alike, countless restaurants, hotels, construction sites and more are “now...
Grant Mollett, M.ED - East Ridge High School
Minneola (November 30) The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team opened up its 2018-19 season this past Friday against district rival Lake Minneola High School. The Hawks of Minneola played host...
Get ready for hot summer fun on the streets of Downtown Clermont. The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, crafts and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets...
The City of Minneola will host its very First Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 pm. The Parade route encompasses South Main Avenue and Lake Minneola to the end of North Main Avenue. This festive,...
Lake County Fire Rescue will promote seven employees during a small ceremony on June 2. Four firefighters were promoted to lieutenant, including Gary Gratz, Jennifer Seda, Rolando Torres and Michael Yamin. Three lieutenants were promoted to battalion chief, including...
As you gather around the table with family and friends to share a meal and celebrate the holidays, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County reminds you to practice food safety to ensure a safe and healthy holiday...
1,401 students continuing to work on their future goals by enrolling in summer semester courses received up to $1,000 in economic aid from Lake-Sumter State College for a total distribution of $836,350.
“Our students continue to show their resiliency and...
Rocky DeStefano is celebrating the opening of his second Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3365 Hammock Ridge Road, Clermont on Wednesday, January 9 and is inviting residents to join in the opening festivities and register to participate in the Chick-fil-A First...
Just Love Coffee Cafe celebrated its grand opening on June 26. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
Mayor Tim Murry and Clermont Police Department Rep were there to welcome Chris "CJ2K" Johnson, owner of Just Love Coffee...
Lake County Commissioners, County Animal Shelter staff, volunteers, pets, community leaders, residents, supporters, just about every segment of the Lake County Community were at the site of the anticipated Lake County Animal Shelter to celebrate at the groundbreaking ceremony.
After...
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation a $170,500 grant in support of a new associate degree (AS) in Medical Lab Technology.
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity forecasts hundreds of job...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the City of Groveland and Osborn Airfield are feeling the love – for flying.
On Saturday, February 16, between 9 am and 3 pm, Jon and Darlene Osborn, the airport owners, are...
Enjoy the end of summer with kids’ storytime in the park.
Join the City of Clermont for Park Tales at 10 a.m. Tuesdays July 20 through Aug. 3 at Palatlakaha Park, 1250 12th St.
This new, free event for preschoolers and...
Lake County Schools’ Educational Choice gives families the flexibility to send their children to any traditional public school, regardless of where in Florida they live, as long as the school has the capacity (room for out of zone students)...
Clermont Police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 8:30-10:30 am, Thurs., July 29 at Citrus Coffee Co. located at the...
This past Tuesday, the Rotary Club of South Lake County met three fellow Rotarians from Trinidad and Tobago.
As a Rotarian, you can visit any club in the world and be welcomed as their own. The fellowship, diversity, networking and...
Submitted by Chuck Seaver, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The South Lake High School Kiwanis Key Club students wasted no time in welcoming the incoming freshmen with welcome gifts.
The students received a care package consisting of school supplies, treats,...
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...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Romeo and I am a 10 yr old Beagle/Foxhound Blend and I weigh about 30pounds. I may be an older fella, but please don’t let that scare you away! I still have a...
submitted by the Animal League
This handsome boy is an 4-month-old Akita Blend who will be 70-100 lbs. full grown. Oliver is a friendly and personable puppy, who loves attention.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends!...
Florida’s Lake County Historical Society kicked off the Lake County Citrus Label Tour with dedication ceremonies at 12 locations in nine cities from Aug. 23rd through 26th.
At each of the 12 locations on the tour, large two-sided signs feature...
Below are exciting upcoming events at Cooper Memorial Library
Wednesday, March 20
FREE SEMINAR ON HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO WELLNESS
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on...
To honor the hard work and dedication of first responders, Kroger Delivery provided a variety of grocery items to the Groveland Fire and Police Departments, Clermont Fire and Police Departments, and Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Two Kroger Delivery vans...
On the third Saturday of each month, Clermont Mayor Gail Ash meets with her constituents in various business locations in Clermont to discuss news, new businesses, upcoming events, and local projects. Over a relaxing cup of coffee, residents have...
submitted by the Clermont Garden Club
The plant of the month of September is the DRACAENA Angustifolia. There are many different species of the Dracaena plant. The Angustifolia is an evergreen, and must be kept in moist soil, but never...
The Rotary Club of South Lake County is keeping a stretch of Hartwood Marsh Rd. clean as a community service project. Each quarter the club meets on a Saturday morning and cleans up the road with help from not...
by Clermont Historical Society
Is your club or organization looking for a fun, inexpensive, & educational activity? Why not take a hint from these happy people who just finished touring the Clermont Historic Village? They drove all the way from...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Central Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is offering the following free Quit Tobacco Class:
2-Hour Tools to Quit Program
Friday, April 19th from 1:30 pm to 3:30...
Long-time South Lake resident Robby Walker, age 52, father of six, developed a fever, tested positive for COVID-19 which rapidly progressed into pneumonia in both lungs. His prognosis wasn't good.
His wife Susan wouldn't give up hope. Robby needed ECMO...
Keri Lyttle, program specialist of the Lake County Library System, spent some time recently with the Rotary Club of South Lake County. She works to educate the community on the programs and benefits of our local library system. The...
Athletes from across the U.S. will converge in Clermont this weekend for the AdventHealth Great Floridian Triathlon. The 2021 USA Triathlon National Ultra- Distance Championship. An ultra-distance triathlon, or full distance triathlon as it is often called, features a...
by Ruff Times Rescue,
My name is Axel. I have been hanging out with an awesome foster family in hopes that my original family would come to take me back home. I guess they don’t miss me, therefore, I am now...
Journey Williams, a senior at South Lake High School, is one of 12 finalists for the prestigious Leaders for Life Fellowship.
The Leaders for Life (L4L) fellowship was created by the Asofsky Family Foundation in partnership with Take Stock in...
The Technique Academy consists of 5 individual clinic sessions over five days to improve ALL ASPECTS of participants’ racing. This is an “Elite” Academy which means that each session is limited to no more than 36 participants. Sign up...
The 4th Annual Minneola Moonlight Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11th at 6 pm starting at Main Ave & Virginia St to W Silverton St.
Questions? Contact Minneola City Clerk’s Office: 352-394-3598 ext. 111 or 112
Drs. Saranita and Paez of South Lake Pain Institute of Clermont and Orlando recently broke ground on a multidisciplinary out-patient surgical center in partnership with Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. The opening of this new out-patient surgical care facility...
By Marty Proctor
Mascotte Coffee With A Cop was held on November 11 from 9-11 am. The event was held at The Rainbow Restaurant, 704 E Myers Blvd.,Mascotte and hosted by owner Linda Johnson.
Many of the Mascotte Police Department (MPD)...