The Lions Club expects a great morning on the range this Saturday.
The Lions Club is a philanthropic organization. Bring canned food to donate when you drop by the shooting range. The Lions will bring it to the Faith...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has earned its 10th consecutive ‘A’ grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming, socially distant, holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 29th annual celebration theme is Hometown Heroes Christmas, geared to honor first responders and war veterans. In...
Lake County is continuing its bear-resistant garbage cart program and has received another batch of specialized carts available for county residents living in areas with the most reported human-bear interactions.
The carts, purchased through a $85,508 Florida Fish & Wildlife...
Clermont Main Street
The Clermont Farmer's Market is proud to announce an exciting update for residents and visitors alike. With new summer hours starting this week from 9 am to 1 pm every Sunday, the market is extending an invitation...
EUSTIS -- Cars piled up along Huff Road just as the sun was going down. Students and their families were eager to drive through the “Snowman Village” set up at Seminole Springs Elementary School.
Lights twinkled and holiday songs blared...
Join the Lake County Animal Shelter for the hottest event of the summer!
“Hot Dogs, Cool Cats” will be held on the second Saturday of the month on July 14 and Aug. 11 from 11 am to 5 pm at...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Theo, a sweet and lovable Russian Blue blend who is looking for his forever home!
At 2 years old, Theo can't wait to find a family who will give him all the love and attention...
The Clermont Police Department is investigating a crash with serious bodily injuries. Initial investigation indicates that a vehicle struck two passengers after they had exited their vehicle. Both were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
At approximately...
Rain can dampen the spirits but that wasn't the case for the families and friends who traveled to Tallahassee to cheer for the South Lake Little League Juniors. "We couldn’t be more proud of this team, the coaches and...
This year, The Neighborhood Center of South Lake celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
The Center, located at 14727 Timber Village Rd., Groveland, assists 350 to 400 families from South Lake County each week, providing each with the resources they need to...
Students at South Lake High School, Umatilla High School and Leesburg High School will benefit from a statewide grant from the AT&T Foundation this year, one that seeks to increase understanding of how classroom curriculum translates into STEM (science,...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Central Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to offer the following free Quit Tobacco Class:
2-Hour Tools to Quit Program
Thursday, August 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00...
Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will be holding their Summer Book Sale on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 from 9 am to 3 pm and Monday, July 31 from 9 am to 5 pm at Cooper...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will accept book donations again starting Monday, February 1, 2021. Your generous donations will help fund programs for library patrons of all ages. Please consider a donation of gently-used fiction & non-fiction...
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...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
There are many awesome pets at "A Forever Pet Animal Rescue". Meet three of the cutest:
Justin
Justin is a 14-week-old Jack Russell mix weighing approximately 6 pounds. We expect him to be around 15...
The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park is a trail run for everyone and takes place on Saturday, January 30. Lake Louisa State Park offers amazing beauty, vast terrain, rolling hills, lakes, and wildlife for this half marathon,...
Houndhaven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Minneola that has saved over 1,350 dog lives so far. Houndhaven is run solely by volunteers, and solely on donations and grants. If you would like to help save more dog lives...
submitted by the Animal League
Scrabble is an adorable 3 ½ year old male Rat Terrier/Chihuahua blend weighing in around 22 pounds. He is so sweet and friendly, comes running to you with literally a big smile on his face. ...
The Clermont Police Department will host from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 10, in partnership with Cheeser’s Palace, located at 707 West Montrose Street.
Coffee with a Cop is a nationwide program that reinforces good relations between the community...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first “Break the Silence - Stop the Violence 5K” to benefit the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will take place on Oct. 6, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located...
The Clermont Youth Council has a heart for the homeless.
The teens serving in the City of Clermont’s program initiated a project to help the local homeless population and recently brought it to the finish line.
Members delivered over 250 toiletry-filled...
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...
Clermont’s annual “Light Up Clermont” is well underway with lots of holiday activities and cheer for the entire family.
Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 pm with the official, tree-lighting ceremony. Mayor Tim Murry will “light” the...
The Clermont Police Department implemented a Chaplain program several years ago. Chaplains volunteer several hours as the agency’s spiritual advisors, mentors, confidants and provide advice and support for the Clermont Police Department and their community.
Each chaplain has extensive training in...
Clermont City Council recently approved the city's 2019 budget. The millage rate remains the same, 4.2061, which is the rate used for the past three years. The city-wide budget is $148.8 million, which is $7.3 less than the current...
Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Jessica Hayes of Clermont just launched the grand opening of Orlando Web Solutions. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Clermont City Councilmember Tim Bates and numerous local business dignitaries...
The South Lake County Historical Society is pleased to announce its second annual Heritage Day Festival will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at Clermont’s Historic Village. Beginning at 10 am and ending at 4 pm the event is...
St. Patrick's Day takes place on the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland (March 17). At the age of 16, St. Patrick was kidnapped from Roman Britain and taken to Ireland to be...
The Clermont Woman's Club started the new season with its first guest speaker.
Dr. Holly Saunders, Radiologist and Director of the South Lake Women Center at South Lake Hospital spoke about the importance of mammograms and the different methods used to...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The South Lake community came together this week to help the Easter Bunny fill and distribute Easter gift baskets. Event coordinator Kalena Meyers, with the help of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont,...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department is proud to announce that the first theatrical performance of the season titled, “She Loves Me,” based on Joe Masteroff’s book, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock, was nominated for...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Black Box Theatre continues to host ‘You Are Still There’ as a popular monthly matinee series by Charlie Grinker.
Joy of Flight: Armed with awesome old films, stories...
Friday, November 2
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose - TC & the Troublemakers Band will play a variety of rock, country and 80's music with a free concert in City Hall Park starting at 5:30 pm. Food...
Looking back since my last update, I am even more proud to represent the great people of Lake County. We’ve banded together in our efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating the strength, unity and resilience of this great community.
This...
There is a lot on the ballot and if you aren't prepared it may take a while to get through it.
Be prepared. Read your ballot before entering the voter's booth.
There are 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that will...
Congratulations to Thomas Battisto, chosen as Kiwanis Club of Clermont's Member of the Month.
Thom has not only been a huge asset to the club but he also directs and operates his own non-profit organization, Read to Sydney.
Thom has dedicated...
Building Blocks Ministries recently held its Annual Achievement Celebration to recognize the accomplishment of over 65 individuals attending the day training program.
Each individual received a certificate and lapel pin honoring their accomplishment. A special surprise included t-shirts from the...
Seniors in the Class of 2021 at Montverde Academy have been accepted into some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States, earning more than $315,000 in scholarships to pursue their passions. A Fine Arts Signing...
The City of Clermont's Stitch & Chat group made and donated 119 hats and a sweater to comfort premature newborn babies at South Lake Hospital.
The group meets from 10 am to noon on Fridays at the Clermont Performing Arts Center...
To promote and encourage efficient use of reclaimed water, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board on Tuesday approved a resolution proclaiming May 16–22 as Water Reuse Week.
“Florida is a national leader in water reuse, with almost...
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.
November's Terrific Kids are Jalissa Solomon, Isamari Bizarron, Rebekah Segura Naut, Skylar Shepard, Brooke Gibson, Marco Gonzalez Lopez,...
More than 90 graduating Lake County Schools’ seniors are getting a financial boost toward their post-high school education thanks to the Education Foundation of Lake County.
A total of $427,700 in scholarships has been awarded to the students to be...
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...