by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team traveled to Ocala to compete in the Trinity Catholic High School Invitational at Trinity Catholic High School. It had been two years since...
More than 300 Lake County Schools bus drivers and transportation aides will receive training on how "to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
The course is called Youth Mental Health First...
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.
On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, Imagine South Lake honored students who had been nominated for Terrific Kid. These...
The Clermont High School Alumni Scholarship Committee and the CHS Reunion Committee are excited to announce two $1,000 scholarship recipients for 2020-21. Congratulations to Hailey Bladek and Ellexandria Schmidt! Both recipients demonstrated a strong commitment to their community, dedication...
Dr. John Neff, Keystone Chiropractic, recently celebrated the opening of his office at 244 Highland Avenue, Clermont.
Family and friends gathered along with representatives of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce to welcome the doctor to his Clermont practice at...
The Symetra Tour announces the return of the second annual Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. from May 28-30.
“The entire Mission Inn family is so pleased to, once again, be part of the LPGA’s...
Last Sunday marked the 100 anniversary of the WWI cease-fire. The community honored veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony at Waterfront Park (see Never Forget).
Specifically recognized were our local WWII veterans:
Marty Caplan
Frank Chafel
Anthony De Marco
Frank Klum Sr.
Charles Konsler
Samuel Lane
David Lorfgren (Clermont...
Students in four Leesburg public schools received personal copies of Home, Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein, the featured book for the 2021 One Book, One Community program that encourages Central Florida children and the adults in their lives to...
Kenia Abreu Is Sworn In As Mascotte Police Officer
On November 25th Kenia Abreu, the newest addition to the Mascotte Police Department was sworn in as a Mascotte Police Officer. The ceremony took place at Better Life Worship Center where she...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as a champion for our community. The Chamber was honored to present the...
The City of Clermont has announced the winners of the 2018 Light Up Clermont parade.
Best Performing Group
First Place - Shooting Stars School of Performing Arts
Second Place - Clermont Academy of Dance
Best Decorated Float
First Place - Lake County Rowing Association/Cardboard...
The Lake County Animal Shelter will launch a new trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program named “Every Day Is Caturday” beginning on June 1. The TNVR program provides a humane and proactive approach to reducing the free-roaming cat population. Online scheduling will...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the community. edibles gifts and treats, located at 2413 S. Hwy 27, Clermont (near Epic Theater), celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon cutting on December 11.
If you...
Article and Pictures by Linda Charlton
The library system is partnering with the Lake County Animal Shelter to bring both pet and book lovers together. Throughout June and July, the shelter’s pet adoption trailer will visit each of the 16...
submitted by The Animal League
Odette is an Akita Blend that is about 9 weeks old and will be 70-100 pounds full grown. Odette is a fun-loving puppy that loves to play!
Visit and adopt me or one of my friends!...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a series of meetings in each Commission district throughout the coming months. The next meeting will be for District 2, which is represented by Commission Chairman Sean Parks. It will...
The shutdown of the Federal Government impacts about 20% of Federal Departments. The City of Mascotte will not disconnect or charge a late fee for any resident that works for one of the closed Federal Agencies.
Residents will need to...
Things are moving quickly for the newly approved Grace Chapel at Clermont’s Historic Village. Just this past week an anonymous donor came forward with the offer to purchase eight 6-foot-long pews for the new building. The best news is...
Tuesday, February 12
Cooking with Chef Warren at the Cooper Library - A Perfect Valentine’s Day Celebration – Can it be Fast, Frugal and Fun? YOU BET! And Award-Winning Author Chef Warren Shows You How!
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library...
Enjoy iced tea and pleasant conversation with Mascotte Police Chief Eric Pederson and the Mascotte. Police Department on July 17 from 10 am to Noon. The event will be hosted by Royal. Attraction Nutrition, 376 E. Myers Blvd. Ste....
By Larry Oskin
With almost 600 dogs successfully rescued since its opening three years ago, Polka Dogz Pet Rescue is looking to expand from their current Winter Garden facility into a new home. Your support by adopting, fostering, volunteering and...
Real Life Church & Academy of Clermont strives to help real people find real faith! With the dramatic recent rise in mass shootings and hate crimes, Real Life has become one of the very first Clermont churches and schools...
Clermont Fire Marshal Jennifer Pierce, Lt. Jeremiah Plasters, Engineer Lt. Bryan Bull, Engineer Blake McCorkle, Engineer Kenny Thompson, Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Padgett, Firefighter/EMT Michael Rock were deployed to the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael. Each left the comfort of his/her home,...
by Linda Charlton
Back in 1924, there was a lot of construction going on in downtown Clermont. One of the structures that went up that year was a little building near the West Avenue/Montrose Street intersection. In 1982 Wayne Weatherbee...
Sandra and Jeffrey Cagan of the Orlando Cat Café presented Shelly Thayer, Executive Director of SPCA Florida, with a donation of $12,455.35.
Established in 2016, The Orlando Cat Café officially partnered with SPCA Florida in May of 2018 as their...
The Rotary Club of South Lake County held a Santa Fun Run in December 2018. One of the beneficiaries of the Run is the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, a local community organization that helps families and individuals with cancer...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4-8 pm on Thurs., Sept. 23, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Texas Roadhouse, 2457 S. U.S. Highway 27. This Tip-A-Cop...
Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2019-2020 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes section 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before...
submitted by The Animal League
Hi Everyone!
Our names are Cupcake and Lily and we are a bonded mother-daughter pair, meaning we would need to go to our forever homes together. We are adorable, petite chihuahua blends and we each weigh...
The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship each school year. The third scholarship this year was sponsored by CEMEX.
Najee Rodriguez, a student at East...
In an effort to improve direct communication with families, Lake County Schools launched a weekly video series called “Super Sunday with Superintendent Diane Kornegay.” The first video, “The Top 5 Things You Need to Know for Back-to-School,” was shared...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro
Everyone can agree that the weather lately has been crazy! It can be 80 degrees one day and cold and rainy the next. But even that cannot dampen the enthusiasm of Historical Society volunteer, Domenick Molinaro. ...
Life's Choices Women's Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its second location at 1580 Hooks Street, Suite A, Clermont on September 22. The South Lake Chamber Of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the. non-profit, faith-based organization.
Life's Choices Women's Clinic of...
IMG Enterprises, a diversified agri-business in Groveland, FL made up of three operational entities: Cherrylake, IMG Citrus, and Cherrylake Real Estate, announced the acquisition of one of the largest grapefruit groves in St. Lucie County. The 4,000-acre grove increases their...
Housing for All of Lake County, an affordable housing advocacy group in Lake County, held its 3rd annual housing forum on Sept 30. The city of Groveland hosted the event which was attended by city, county, government officials and...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 5-9 p.m on April 16, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Outback Steakhouse, 1625 E. Highway 50. This Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit the Special Olympics Florida.
Special Olympics...
On Saturday, October 16, Kaylin Whitney, a 2020 Gold Medal Olympian and East Ridge High graduate, will be at Pig on the Pond at noon at the Highlander Pavilion to introduce the East Ridge High School Jazz Band. She...
submitted by Larry Oskin
‘Ballade In Blue’ will be the gala 2018-2019 season finale on April 25 and 26 with a Tribute to Guy Saint-Clair sharing his original compositions and arrangements. This concert will also include Mysterious Isles, Onedin Line,...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
A fun day with the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County and their annual Day in the Park festival was a huge success after a two-year break due to Covid. The event was...
Submitted by The Keep Clermont Rural Team
Friends,
On Tuesday, October 26, the County Commission will be considering a “settlement agreement” to grant the Boutros Family and Pillar homes the right to build 102 homes on Lakeshore at Suggs Road.
This project...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host its inaugural chess tournament on Saturday, May 4, at 9 am on the first floor in room 108. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
“We’re excited to host this tournament, ranked by the U.S....
Thanksgiving approaches on November 24th, it’s important to remember that some foods can be dangerous for pets. Veterinarian Jamie Freyer (DVM) shares her advice on safe food for pets during this holiday season:
Safe alternatives:
Green beans (raw)
Carrots (unseasoned)
...
Everyone who walks in the door of Santiago's Restaurant becomes family. Step inside and you will be greeted with a warm, welcoming smile, and just like family, you'll want to come back for more.
On average, over 350 customers come to Santiago's for...
Keller Williams Realty is raising money for the Hannah Grace House and KW Cares by holding a 5K Race on May 9, at Clermont Waterfront Park. Become a sponsor, register to run/walk ($25 entry fee) or get additional information...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) has appointed Helen G. Sneed, Principal Partner of Drive The Goal, LLC, to serve as interim CEO.
Sneed will work with the UWLS Executive Leadership and staff to design a senior management talent...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) held a meeting in Tavares November 9 to discuss the soon-to-be-released Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes.
The public meeting was well attended by both residents and...
The Lake County Public Library System is sponsoring a “Food for Fines” food donation campaign in May. At the Minneola Schoolhouse Library donations will be accepted Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 31. All food donated at the Library will...
Tuesday, November 29, began a new phase in Clermont City Government. At the City Council meeting, Timothy Bates left his position as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member after 10 years of service to the city; Michael Gonzalez, a...
The holidays will be a little brighter this year for thousands of children and families in south Lake County thanks to a massive toy donation drive kicking off this week.
Charity Across South Lake, a local umbrella organization, has agreements...