Just because animals have fur doesn’t mean they can withstand cold temperatures. In cold weather, keep pets inside, both during the day and night. Pets left to fend for themselves in cold weather are susceptible to injury and death.
When...
Lake County students will continue to receive free breakfasts and lunches this school year, regardless of household income.
The free meals are a result of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federal program that allows schools serving predominantly low-income communities...
Information shared by Jackie Phillips Polk
The East Ridge High School Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Team traveled to the University of Florida for the State High School Competitive Cheerleading Competition.
After a long day, the team took 1st Place in the State...
Would you like to trace your family history? Come learn the details on doing it right with Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society. Pastfinders offer educational classes and lectors From September to May. These events are free and open...
For 27 years the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has honored its friendly, helpful Ambassadors, the people seen in their bright blue jackets welcoming new businesses to the community.
Over 220 local business leaders attended the 27th Annual Ambassador Breakfast...
Do you have a Dog? Wish You Had A Dog? Considered Getting A Dog? Or Just Like Being Around Dogs? Today could be the day that your life might change forever. Today is National Dog Day.
National Dog Day's goal...
submitted by Marty Proctor,
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing the treatment of Lake Apopka for hydrilla. Lake Apopka is a 30,000-acre lake in both Orange and south Lake counties. The primary outflow of this lake...
To honor our fallen heroes of 9/11, the public is invited to a memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. September 11 at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
Join us as we hear from Clermont Mayor...
Dr. Steve Asmann visited second graders at Real Life Christian Academy, bringing them stories of Clermont in days gone by. Dr. Asmann is a member of the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. The club has created a coloring and...
This weekend, come walk or run in Downtown Clermont to support an important cause.
Clermont Police Department and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Central Florida will host their annual Walk Like MADD fundraiser at the beautiful Victory Pointe, 938...
The Animal League
Pumpkin is a loveable 2-year-old male, Great Dane/Labrador Retriever blend weighing about 80 pounds. He is a very sweet boy who would love to be your best friend on hikes, walks, or even on the couch. He...
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care recently held its 15th Annual King and Queen Luncheon at the Mission Inn Resort & Club.
Approximately 30 assisted living facilities from across Lake and Sumter counties participated in the event. Each facility selected a...
Feature Story And Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Michael’s Foundation is a non-profit program where horses empower military veterans and their families. Founded by President Kriss Titus and supported by Board Chairman Mark Miller, the organization proudly provides free veteran...
Lake County School Board members gave Superintendent Diane Kornegay high marks in her most recent evaluation, which they approved in a meeting today. Collectively, they gave her a total average rating of 4.61 out of 5.0.
A 4.0 rating means...
Lake County received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Lake County Office of Management and Budget received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation as being primarily responsible for...
After 49 years with the Clermont Fire Department, Clermont’s fire chief Carle Bishop will be retiring and trading his boots and badge for a hunting and fishing license.
His quest to protect the residents of his hometown is inherent but...
Celebrate International Jazz Day with a free concert at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. Spend the afternoon enjoying jazz trio The Eighth Note Collective on the Center porch from 3 - 6 p.m. on Friday, April...
The First Responders Relief Fund was recently launched to provide much-needed relief to first responders through advocacy, research, outreach, and education.
At the October 18 Chamber Breakfast, Chamber Board Member, Jim Hamilton the mission of the First Responders Relief Fund...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Legends All-Stars Bar & Grill Restaurant recently opened under new management. The restaurant features a sports theme décor where sports events can be seen on a series of walled TVs. A state-of-the-art...
The Tomoka Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and South Lake County’s I.W. Hatcher, Jr. Marine Corps League (MCL) Detachment 1120 have partnered with the City of Clermont and other local service organizations to honor veterans...
Michael’s Foundation is a non-profit 501-c3, established in 2019 to support veterans and their families by restoring life of purpose, encouraging empowerment and promoting well-being through programs and services. It offers no-cost, impactful resources to U.S Veterans that truly...
The Clermont Historical Society thanked all those who helped make the Third Annual Heritage Day Festival a great success. The young volunteers from Give A Day Foundation, the members and friends of the Clermont Historical Society, Sponsors, and Participants...
CLERMONT - After a delivery delay of key structures caused by the national supply chain shortage, work will soon begin on the third phase of Clermont’s downtown Streetscape project along West Montrose Street from West Avenue to Lake Avenue...
Formerly known as the South Lake Rotary Santa Fun Run, this year will feel new and improved! The South Lake Rotary Run will be held on December 14th, 2019. This timed race kicks off at 9 am - featuring...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the Oakland Nature Preserve. Coffee will be served in the museum, located at 747...
In recognition and appreciation for their dedicated services to the community and the City of Groveland, Enhance Mobility has been selected by the city as ‘Business of the Month’ for November 2019. Evelyn Wilson, Mayor of Groveland, together with...
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), the safety of our customers and field workers are always top priority. We emphasize the importance of safety 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and pride ourselves on safe delivery...
Lake County Superintendent Diane Kornegay was recognized for her exemplary leadership by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) today at the 74th annual Joint Conference of Florida School Boards Association and Florida Association of District School Superintendents held...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont President’s Hall of Fame and miniature White House replica are a wonderfully valuable treasure trove of American history. Outside, you will be greeted by miniature replicas of Mount Rushmore and the...
MVA Lower School’s Liliana Parker recently took first place at the Malibu Rider Experience. The Malibu Rider Experience is a water sports-filled weekend for all abilities with family-friendly instruction and competition. Liliana, who is in grade 4, beat out the competition in...
By Marty Proctor - Coffee with a Cop organized by the Mascotte Police Department and Chief Pedersen. The well attended event was held Friday January 10 from 9-11 at the Rainbow Restaurant 704 E. Myers Boulevard, Mascotte, FL. Many...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed newest team members Trish Kry and
Banks
Trish comes to Kiwanis with a vast amount of experience and knowledge in the South Lake special needs community as well as first-hand service to those who struggle...
Submitted by Steve Smith
President, Housing for All Lake County
It is estimated that $387 million has been collected from real estate sales that is intended to be used for affordable housing.
The House Appropriations Chair said that there other pressing non...
submitted By Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Come to the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, this coming Saturday, August 6thfrom 1:00 to 3:00 PM to join the young and the young at heart for the third annual People’s Choice...
Singer, songwriter and actor, Alex Boyé (pronounced boy-yay) will present his “Bend Not Break” concert Saturday, February 1st at 6 pm at the Family Christian Center, 2500 S. Hwy 27, Clermont. The free concert is sponsored by Carlyle Holder...
Aria Sallin, a rising ninth grader at Montverde Academy, has been training in competitive dance since age 3. She recently competed at Nexstar Dance Nationals with her team from The Dance Collective of Winter Garden. For her solo, Aria...
By Ted Luebbers
Kevin Lacey, television personality and pilot, visited the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
He is known as a star of the Discovery Channel’s popular “Airplane Repo”....
On August 19, the South Lake Community came together to honor their First Responders at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Table and medal sponsors, as well as volunteers...
The Clermont Garden Club will present a “Fun with Flowers” workshop on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Join Leslie Thomas, owner of The Seaside Succulent, to create a beautiful galvanized tin container filled with colorful succulents. Perfect for a porch, patio or windowsill!...
Opening reception to be held Sept. 15 featuring music by the Don Soledad Group
OAKLAND, FL – The Town of Oakland is excited to announce its new combination art and history exhibition “La Florida: Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage” at the...
Each year the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Ambassadors Breakfast. The event is FREE and always well attended. This year was no exception. The fun-filled event was held at the Wesley Center on February 21.
The theme...
Submitted by The Animal League
My name is Duchess and I am a 1-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. My friends at the Animal League took me in when I was very pregnant and was only with them 14 days and had...
You took a DNA test and now what does all these matches mean? How do I decided how they are related to me? These are the things that confuse most of us when looking at the DNA database. Pastfinders...
Early Saturday morning, September 17, the Honor Flight Central Florida prepared to honor 25 men and women who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by flying them to Washington DC to thank them...
Today, the City of Clermont announced that it is canceling all city-run events and programs through the end of March as a preventative measure against the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Canceled March city events include Friday Night at...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
This Friday, a new modern take on the romantic comedy genre hits theaters. Bros is brought to audiences by Universal Studios and it was written by and stars Billy Eichner.
Bros follows Bobby Leiber (Eichner)...
As the members of the Clermont Historical Society tell visitors to the Historic Village, “The Village is a partnership between the city of Clermont and the Historical Society. The City owns the buildings…” In keeping with this statement, the...
Downtown Clermont presents Candy Cane Lane from 10 am to 4 pm. on Saturday, November 12. Come check out the Holiday Craft and Gift Show and enjoy music, food trucks, sweets and treats, shopping, dining, and your Pictures with...
The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week.
Governor...