Miriam Johnson and Rosemary Young decided to write a book as part of Clermont’s 100th anniversary of its 1884 founding.
Johnson, a member of the Centennial Planning Committee, spent countless hours with a tape recorder in hand, researching South Lake...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Minneola celebrated its first annual Murals on the Trail Festival with plenty of exciting art, crafts, foods, music, live entertainment, workshops and activities at Minneola Trailhead Park (315 Madison St). Everyone was...
On 08/05/22, at approximately 8:15 pm, the Clermont Fire Department and EMS responded to a residence in the 1400 Block of W. Hwy. 50 for a medical call. The call was made by the wife of the subject, who...
Make a reservation for Kitten Academy’s Back to School Donation Bash on Sunday, August 12th and children can enjoy a fun-filled day of crafts, coloring and of course, spending time with adoptable cats and kittens!
Bring a donation of scoopable cat...
On a chilly December 4, The South Lake Elks Club's annual Lighted Boat Parade was held on Clermont's Chain of Lakes. The floating parade began at sunset and circled Lake Minnehaha and then Lake Minneola.
Parade organizer Mendy Bacon noted,...
Enjoy an evening out on November 4, 2021, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park, complete with food tasting from more than 30 local restaurants, and business samplings from more than 20 local business leaders. Admission to the event provides guests with...
Jim Briggs, Clermont Historical Society President and board members Larry Rescoe and Dieter Grube have finished setting a new sign on the grounds of the Clermont Historic Village. The sign is one of many that are showing up all...
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...
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Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Hailey Bladek, life-long resident of South Lake, has recently been crowned as Ms. Lake County and will soon move on to represent Lake County in state pageants. Bladek already has plans to represent...
CuraLeaf Dispensary
After years of neglect, the building on the corner of Hook Street and Hwy 27 is getting a facelift and will be ready to open later this year as a CuraLeaf Dispensary. Curaleaf is a leading medical and...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Team joined Clermont Mayor Tim Murry in celebrating Burton Realty Group on its 2ndAnniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its main office at 4323 South Highway 27...
Darren Gray, Clermont’s award-winning City Manager, will be the featured speaker at the February 10th meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. The meeting will be held in the Train Depot in the Historic Village and will begin at 6:00...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 3, and runs through Sunday, August 5.
During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items...
By Larry Oskin
contributing writer & photographer
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. Numerous services and annual events will be...
A new and free program in North Central Florida helps fathers increase their awareness and knowledge about what it takes to be a good father. T.E.A.M. Dad, which stands for Teaching, Empowering, Advocating for and Mentoring men on their fatherhood...
After 10 years of ministry, New Beginnings of Central Florida has a new leader, Stephanie Harris. “Looking back,” Harris says, “I believe God has been preparing me, in my career and life, for my current role as Executive Director...
Kick-off the weekend this Friday, August 6, beginning at 5:30 pm and ending at 9:00 pm.
No need to eat at home. A wide variety of food trucks will line Montrose including Bell's Kitchen, App's Food Truck, Sugar Rush Marshmallows,...
Congregation Sinai continues to help our Central Florida community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational workshops, special holiday programs and weekly services. Congregation Sinai classes are open to the general public. With the current pandemic, all educational...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center is proud to announce “On Golden Pond” is coming to the Center’s Main Stage on March 31 at 8 pm.
Many are familiar with the story through the Academy Award-winning film starring father-and-daughter legends, Henry...
Last Saturday, November 23, an event called Share Day 2019, rallied volunteers from multiple organizations to help with the distribution of food to families needing a little help over the Thanksgiving holiday. Included in the day's food distribution efforts at...
Lake Minneola High School graduate Michaela Gonzalez was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Beta Theta to attend Lake Sumter State College this fall.
Beta Theta, ESA awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Lake Minneola High School graduate Rudenick Villard. This fall,...
by The Animal League
Bordeaux is a Basset Hound Blend that is about 6 years old and is 50 pounds. This sweet guy loves squeaky toys and does well with other dogs.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont HOPE Center is celebrating its grand opening with an open house and tours on Saturday, May 1 starting at noon. Everyone is invited to learn how the Clermont HOPE Center will...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 grant cycle and encourages local registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to apply. Preference will be given to those programs that align with the mission of...
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 6:30 PM, the internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir will be performing at Hope International Church, 13806 State Rd 33, Groveland FL, 34736.
The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming...
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...
Orlando Health is hosting four hiring events the week of October 10, 2022.
When and Where:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
83 W. Miller Street, Orlando, Fl 32806
Classrooms 1 and 2
Recruiting...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Savannah, and I am so excited to find my new fur-ever home! I am an 8-year-old female chihuahua blend who loves to sit on laps and get all the cuddles I...
Two out of five college students drop out of school for financial reasons. With this and other reasons in mind, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college...
The annual Battle of the Badges basketball game has been canceled for the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was made to ensure the well-being of all during this time of health concerns regarding...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
The Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24 looked short on paper when it started, with only two items of unfinished business and one of new business. But a little over three hours...
By Ted Luebbers
Members of the Experimental Aviation Association do their best to look out for each other in times of distress. An example of this took place on November 7, when a Piper Cherokee aircraft pulled up in front...
By 2nd Lt. Cris Coniglio -
United Airline pilot, Captain Pam Perdue was the highly anticipated virtual guest speaker for the Lake County Composite Squadron’s cadets this month. Captain Perdue is a pilot for United Airlines and is a member...
Out of an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Lake County temporarily closed some of its buildings – including the County Administration Building located at 315 W. Main St. in Tavares – to...
Feature Story and Photos by: Larry H. Oskin
The Legends Homeowners Association worked closely with the City of Clermont to re-purchase the Legends Golf Course and Country Club from the previous owners. Legends is located on Highway 27 in Clermont,...
With 2022 officially in the books and the New Year underway, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are looking forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to build on recent growth. Since 1959, LANGD has provided...
GROVELAND, FL - In preparation for and in anticipation of inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the City of Groveland offices will be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022, and Friday, November 11, 2022, in observation and recognition of...
For the 20th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. In 2022, Public Works staff oversaw the installation of approximately 500 new...
Montverde Academy is pleased to announce that Dawei Shen has been hired as Head Indoor Volleyball Coach. He brings more than 18 years of coaching experience as well as 18 years of professional playing experience to the position.
Coach Shen...
On Saturday, May 27, Chuck Seaver, a retired Police Officer and a fifth-generation resident of Clermont met with members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, along with family, friends and community leaders at Oak Hill Cemetary to place flags...
Just in time to celebrate the commencement of Spring here in beautiful Lake County, and in honor of the beginning of new life and the passing down of family traditions and our love for family, “Pastfinders Presents: A Cultural...
by The Animal League
Coconut is a 6-year-old male Chihuahua that weighs just 6 pounds. Isn't his blue color unique? Coconut is just a sweet little guy. He just loves attention and loves, even more, to be held. And he is good...
On Tuesday, April 12, the Clermont Woman's Club held an open house to celebrate its 95th year of affiliation with the Florida Federation of Woman's Clubs. In 1921, a group of Clermont women formed the Clermont Civic Club. In...
The Craft Beer Association will be hosting a craft beer sampling event at Waterfront Park between 3rd and 4th St on June 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The pre-paid passport/punch book will entitle guests to sample each...
Licorice is a Labrador Retriever Blend that is 4 months old and will be 55-65 pounds full grown. Licorice is a very playful and fun loving puppy.
Meet Your Best Friend
Not everyone is blessed to find his/her forever best friend....
Belk's Charity Day Sale
We getting our sweaters and coats ready, as the cooler weather is coming and the holiday season approaches. We’re also excited to about an amazing way to support local causes, including yours.
Since 2012, Belk Charity Day...
Groveland City Council Members appeared uncertain how to move forward on project improvements to Lake David and Wilson Lake Parkway Park. They were especially hesitant about limited parking in the Downtown area. If the Splash Park is constructed at...
Lake County Schools purchased 24 regular transportation buses at $107,550 per bus, and three buses for special-needs students at $113,993 per bus for a total of $2.9 million for all 27. The buses will be placed into service once...