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...
The School Board is focusing on one of seven options for how attendance boundaries will shift in preparation for the opening for two new schools in south Lake. That option, known as “6A,” would greatly relieve crowding at Sawgrass...
EchoStar 25 (Jupiter 3) will be the heaviest geostationary satellite ever launched, at just over 9 metric tons.
Space Systems/Loral (SSL) announced in August 2017 that it was selected by Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation,...
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is a food pantry providing services for those needing assistance in the south Lake Community.
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake's refrigerated truck is in need of costly repairs. A GoFundMe page has been...
In 1954-55 land was purchased on the east side of East Avenue and it was there that Clermont High School (CHS) was built. By 1960, the campus had a football/athletic field and bleachers, a gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium and band...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 31st annual celebration theme is Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years, dedicated to highlighting Groveland’s seasonal traditions as part of...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has rolled out a new and innovative technology to enhance infant security and safety through their hospital stay and beyond. Replacing the traditional ink and paper method for collecting a baby’s footprint, the new CertaScan...
The second event of the 2020 season for the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, professional bass fishing’s premier five-fish limit tournament series, kicks off next week, February 20-23 with the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at the Harris Chain of Lakes...
The Moonlight Players’ Warehouse Theater is a non-profit performing arts organization located in Historic Downtown Clermont at 735 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont.
This spring the Moonlight Players will be presenting:
First Date
April 26th-May 12th, 2019
Aaron is a "blind date virgin," while...
Curl Up & Dye, located at 792 W. Montrose in Downtown Clermont, is a full-service hair salon recently opened and ready to provide a day of pampering.
On Mondays, the salon also offers an exclusive pamper day just to spoil...
April marks the switch to seasonally adjusted hours for the MidWeek Market at Montverde, the area’s new Farmer’s Market held each Wednesday in the Town of Montverde’s Kirk Park. The event is now 11:00am–4:00pm every Wednesday. The new hours...
On May 22, Raft and Relax off the shore of Lake Minneola by the 2nd dock, just north of the Clermont Boat Ramp. Listen to Music featuring Rob Nichols from 1 pm to 4 pm. The event will be held to...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Clermont Brewing Company
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Live music from Nicole Equerme
5:00 pm -7:00 pm - Live DJ spinning all the Irish favorites
7:30 pm -10:30 pm - Steven Cardwell and the Neon Drifters
Make sure to...
The newly created, Live Well Foundation of South Lake, Inc., announces that Donna Marino Kirtland has been appointed as the Executive Director following a national search. The Foundation is a new grant-making organization, officially incorporated in September 2018, formed...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Fifty West, a Class A Office Building, is now open and available for leasing at 17011 East Highway 50 in the Plaza Collina Development Center of Clermont. Plans include for a complete retail, professional...
by Kevin Grogan
Lance Brauman, the high profile coach behind what is arguably the very best sprint group in the World, calls South Lake home. For a decade, the Adidas Pure Athletics Professional Track Group has trained out of the National...
CLERMONT - When Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis selected his six picks to replenish the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board earlier this week, Clermont’s Building Official Mark Grenier was on that list.
“Mark is very knowledgeable and has tons...
The monthly Wine Stroll, presented by Wheatley Realty Group, returns on April 22. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased in advance at https://bit.ly/AprilWineStroll23 or in person at Wheatley Realty Group beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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.
Grades K-2
Roman Daniel, Mason Merrick, Elise Whyte, Eleni Harper, William McGuire, Jackson Micklos, Xavier Cappellano, Regan Bradshaw,...
Grace Young, a rising fifth grader at Montverde Academy is a competitive figure skater who represents the Figure Skating Club of Osceola. The club’s home rink is in Kissimmee, Florida. Grace competed in her first national competition this past weekend,...
"Since the Lake County Animal Shelter transitioned to a no-kill facility, the current shelter has struggled with overcrowding. The new facility will allow us to better serve the pets as they wait for new homes," said Lake County Animal...
Not everyone is an athlete but the Pinecrest Lakes Academy Eagles played not to win but to be part of the game. "All of our students participated even our little pre-k eaglets!", said Patricia Delaney, a member of the...
That’s right! The People’s Choice Dessert and Summer Drinks Challenge is happening on Saturday, August 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Clermont’s Historic Village. Once again local vendors will be on hand to share their wonderful desserts and...
Join the City of Groveland for a JUNETeenth Celebration at Lake David Park (450 S. Lake Ave. Groveland) on June 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
There will be Cultural Dance/Stepping Performances/ Dance Competition/ Entertainment/ Vendors /BBQ Competition...
Zapp's Rolling Stove LLC has recently opened on the campus of Lake Sumter State College-Clermont. The family-owned and operated business is located at 1250 North Hancock Road, Clermont at the Dupee Cafe.
MEET TYRE AND BRITTANY JONES (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/DgOLxNHw8Cc
The South Lake...
Cindy Simon, former President of the Clermont Garden Club accepts “ The Deep South Unified Project Award”. The award is given to garden clubs that increase awareness in their community/neighborhood of the benefits of planting native plants, flowers, trees and...
The Lake County Commissioners will host the annual State of the County presentation at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
This year’s...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Roasted Spirit recently opened in Downtown Clermont and is quickly becoming a popular place for a special dining experience with friends. It features lively entertainment and a scratch kitchen where everything is...
The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Community Service Award honors residents or organizations that contribute to the South Lake community; they lend their time, efforts, and talents outside any volunteer work done for their employer.
The month's Ann Dupee...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce visited Pat the Dog to officiate at a “We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
When looking for a doggie daycare or staycation resort in the Lake County area, consider Pat The Dog. There are few...
Article by Kevin Grogan, Dash-Sports
Hope Barton opened her fine arts studio and gallery in downtown Clermont after 6 months of renovation on a house built in 1915 located at 647 Lake Avenue, Clermont.
She reminisces that growing up in Coral...
The Club welcomed Vice District Governor Harry Williams and his wife Maggie to their pot luck dinner meeting Thursday evening at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, downtown Clermont. The Club meets monthly on the second Thursdays at 6:30 pm. VDG...
Ancestry Library Edition is free to access from Home for a limited time
If you ever wanted to start climbing your family tree now is the time. Due to Covid-19 and limited capacity at the library. Ancestry.com
Library Edition is available through...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a series of meetings in each Commission district, and the next meeting will be for District 3, which is represented by Commissioner Kirby Smith. It will be held on August...
Clermont Toastmasters (clermonttoastmasters.org), will hold an Open House to meet members, talk about the importance of communication skills in all aspects of life, and learn how Toastmaster’s clubs work.
“Clermont Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have...
Cynthia Burton, RN, BSHS, MHA, CHPCA has joined Cornerstone Hospice and will oversee operations in Lake and Sumter counties, including The Villages.
Burton, who has more than 21 years of experience as a hospice nurse and administrator, is responsible for...
The award-winning Salt Shack has leased restaurant space at the location formerly known as Lilly's on the Lake and will open a Caribbean-themed, fine-dining restaurant.
Salt Shack’s founders said they are excited to bring the “rustic-refined” eatery featuring fresh seafood,...
Lake Technical College is now in Open Registration for the Fall 2019 semester. Registration will remain open through August 8, or until the program is full. In addition to our general open enrollment, the Career Dual Enrollment application period...
Santa Claus spread extra holiday cheer today in Clermont
The man in the big red suit could be seen greeting people at Clermont Fire Station #1 on U.S. Highway 50 while Marine Corps League volunteers distributed gifts through Toys for...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
Incumbent Tim Bates And Joa Macnalie campaign For Seat 1, Clermont City Council
Incumbent Timothy Bates was born in Birmingham, AL, and raised in the Orlando area. He and his wife moved to Clermont 17...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
To a new or existing company, rebranding or launching a new brand is an exciting time. But you need to make sure your legal bases are covered. While most business owners tend to focus...
Come out and support the East Ridge High School Choral Program with their final spring concert of the year “Kids in America!” next Monday, April 16th at 7 pm at ERHS, 13322 Excalibur Rd., Clermont.
The Concert will feature ERHS show...
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year holiday. It is a time to rejoice as well as for serious introspection. It is a time to celebrate the completion of another year while taking stock of one’s life. These two...
Local robotics team All Wired Up is hosting an open house on Saturday, January 25, from 11 am to 3 pm in the team workshop at 320 Crittenden Street in downtown Groveland. The team invites all local residents, especially...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello everyone!
My name is Oakley and I am a female Catahoula Leopard Dog/Pointer Dog mix. I am 5-years-old and full grown at around 50 pounds, which means there is plenty of me to love! I’m...
Wekiva Youth Camp in Apopka, FL is a residential nature camp sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (FFGC) for the purpose of instilling a love and respect for the REAL, NATURAL Florida in our youth through nature study, conservation...
On April 25, Police Chief Broadway and staff presented awards and citations to several Police Officers and civilians for their exemplary efforts during the calendar year of 2022.
Police Chief Broadway proudly described the reasons why the following people were...
Darren and Karen Johnson, owners of The Clermont Brewing Company (CBC), have a strong stake in the community. Darren has lived in Clermont for over 25 years. His wife Karen (maiden name McGuire) has lived in Clermont her entire...
Written by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
A lot of people have visited the beautiful Cooper Memorial Library on the grounds of the Community College. But how many know what the original library looked like, how it got its name...
The annual Florida Back to School sales tax days will be held from Saturday, July 31 through Monday, August 9, 2021. During this period, buyers will be exempt from the state's 6% sales tax on certain school supplies, which include:
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