submitted by the Groveland Historical Society
The following is the schedule for the March Founders Day events.
Sock Hop https://fb.me/e/2MBg1WyHU
Date: 2nd Friday, March 10th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Lake David Community Center
Costumes are optional, but encouraged.
Saturday, March 18th from 2:00 to...
When wealthy widow Mrs. Tottenham hosts the wedding of the year, she gets a lot more than a write-up in the society pages: Janet Van de Graaff, the glittering starlet of Feldzieg’s Follies, is leaving the stage for love,...
I never considered becoming vegan until now.
Outpost Vegan Kitchen recently opened at 1504 Max Hooks Rd., Groveland. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new business with a congratulatory ribbon cutting. It didn't take the local Kitchen long...
To honor the hard work and dedication of first responders, Kroger Delivery provided a variety of grocery items to the Groveland Fire and Police Departments, Clermont Fire and Police Departments, and Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Two Kroger Delivery vans...
Lake County Clerk’s Office to help persons wishing to pay outstanding fees and fines
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host a week-long event to help those with suspended driver licenses, those nearing a suspension,...
Saw palmetto berries grow wild in Florida and are critical to the survival of many native wildlife species, particularly the Florida black bear. This bear was spotted on the Lake Apopka North Shore.
There are a lot of “dos” when...
The 30th annual Clermont High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 30, in the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 715 W. Juniata Street, Clermont.
Any student who attended CHS, their spouse or guests, as well as...
Recent National Breast Cancer Foundation studies have shown that a staggering one in eight women will test positive for breast cancer, and a man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 833. As far as Groveland is...
submitted by the Animal League
Almond is a 3.5-year-old Schipperke blend that weighs about 42 pounds. She has been with the Animal League for just over 12 months. She has come such a long way since she first arrived and...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) presented its 11th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo at Clermont’s Waterfront Park on Thursday, November 3rd.
Those attending the sold-out event were able to enjoy perfect weather, local tastes of...
submitted by Grant Mollett, M.ED and Senior Bryan Lupianez, East Ridge High School
Prior to winter break, East Ridge High School split a win and a loss in its two contests during the last week of school. The Knights played host...
Article submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Why are these people so happy? What is all the dancing about? They want to share the excitement and invite one and all to come down to the Historic Village located at...
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently recognized 46 communities as 2018 Healthy Community Champions. This is the third year in a row that Clermont has earned this designation and the only Lake County city to do so this...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont congratulates February's Terrific Kids at New Hope Christian Academy in Minneola.
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior. The program encourages kids to become the best version of themselves....
Join Lake County Water Authority Naturalists on a hike of Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis on Sunday, April 11th at 9 am. Be prepared for a strenuous hike since the change in elevation on this property is approximately 105...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners took the first step today to repealing a tax on businesses in the unincorporated area.
The tax – known as a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) – is currently required for any business to...
Clermont Performing Art Center’s (CPAC) Mainstage has been home to legendary acts from Broadway to bluegrass, opera to comedy and legendary stars from the worlds of rock and roll, theater, movies and television. The 1000 seat theater is the...
As other cities across Florida rapidly sprawl, Groveland has remained focused on strategically planning a thriving city with natural charm.
Groveland City Manager Mike Hein proudly presented the past, present, and future of the City of Groveland, at the March...
Umatilla - December 3
The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Umatilla High School this past Monday to play in its second game of the season. The Bulldogs of Umatilla played host to the Knights for the...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont remains a truly unique and valuable treasure trove of American history. Sadly the founders, John Zweifel and his wife Jan, recently passed away.
Their six children...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces upcoming election worker information sessions.
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work the polls on Election Day, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County Supervisor of...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Building Blocks Ministries of South Lake held their 2019 Annual Achievement Celebration Awards to recognize the absolutely inspiring work of their clients with developmental disabilities, their parents, staff and our community. With...
submitted by The Animal League
Mayweather is a male Domestic Long Hair kitten. This exuberant and playful boy has several brothers and sisters also seeking adoption!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on average...
Clermont – The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a Special Event Showing of the ballet Spartacus on Monday, September 10, at 1:45 pm in Room 108 B.
Spartacus is a ballet by Aram Khachaturian. The work follows the...
Dear Lake County residents:
I wanted to let you know that we will be launching several new efforts in the coming days to help our residents and businesses as we navigate the COVID-19 situation. Your leaders in Lake County are...
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...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The annual Merideth Nagel, PA & Concierge Title Company celebrated the holidays by hosting and sponsoring the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours party of the year.
With a signature top-shelf...
Representatives of the Walt Disney World Resort made a surprise visit to East Ridge High School on Friday, September 13, with a $20,000 gift from Mickey. The check will help to support the band program after a fire damaged...
To kick off the new year, the Clermont Woman's Club invited Jeff Burke, Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Clermont to do a presentation at our January meeting. Jeff brought along re-enforcements! Also attending was Adam Swanson, Water...
Dial "M" For Murder is a stage thriller written by Frederick Major Paull Knott.
Ex‑tennis pro, Tony Wendice wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot, murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with...
My name is Otis and I am a 4-month-old Border Collie/Spaniel Blend. I am such a fun guy! I do love a good belly rub, but then again, who doesn’t? They make me soooo sleepy that I doze off...
This Monday will start a new school year in south Lake County. The transition from a summer of late nights and sleep-ins to a structured lifestyle can be stressful and filled with anticipation and anxiety. It’s no wonder parents,...
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently toured Clermont’s Historic Village.
Guided by volunteers from the South Lake County Historical Society, the ladies were able to walk through the various buildings located in the Village...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with AgeWave Solutions, Inc will dedicate the first Habitat home of 2022 on Monday, January 10th from 1-2 pm
AgeWave Solutions, Inc is the presenting sponsor for the Women Build project in May...
Tickets are on sale for extraordinary entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Main Stage performances, Friday Night Shows at the Black Box and Charlie Grinker's "Favorite Monents are all part of CPAC season's line up.
Enjoy an evening out....
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The National Kayak Bass Fishing Pro Tournament was here at the Clermont area Chain of Lakes this past week to celebrate all of the wonderful lake fishing opportunities here in South Lake...
Justin Nichols, Marketing Director for Chick-Fil-A Clermont, was recently awarded the Lake County Sheriff's Gold Star Award in honor of his years of support in providing lunches to the LCSO Teen Driver Challenge.
Chick-fil-A has two restaurants in the City...
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on Superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools with the highest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of...
Clermont Fish House is known for the best fish & chips in Central Florida. The family-owned and operated restaurant, located at 110 W. Highway 50, offers authentic fish & chips, as well as other delicious fish dishes, meat pies,...
Don’t miss your chance to camp out at Waterfront Park.
Registration is now open for the City of Clermont’s third annual Great Clermont Campout. The event goes from 11 am Saturday, February 2, to 11 am Sunday, February 3 at...
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...
Article and Photo by Ted Luebbers
What do EAA and AOPA mean? There are all sorts of these acronyms in the aviation world and their meanings can be confusing for those who may have just a casual interest or are...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Clermont couple Brandi and Marc DeVita opened the Clermont Cafe in 2018 and since have served good home-cooked, country-style meals to its diners.
Chef Marc DeVita is originally from Hopedale, Massachusetts, and moved...
Clermont is hosting its first-ever Creepy Clermont Campout on October 28 and 29.
Spaces are extremely limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Cost for a family of four is $40 plus tax and $5 per additional...
This week, people across Florida were busily picking up debris left by Hurricane Ian. Luckily, south Lake County wasn't hit as badly as some of the neighboring counties but, nonetheless, had a lot of damage and debris left from...
by Kimberly Grogan. Kimberly and her husband Kevin are owners of Dash-Sports. She is an athlete and active in the sports and business community.
Let me start by saying that the situation of schooling from home at the end of last...
Run Into The Sunset At The Floridian Sunset Half Marathon,
When: October 22, 2022
Start Times: 6:30 pm
Race Venue: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street, Clermont, FL, 34711
Events & Distances: Half Marathon: 13.1 mile Run/Walk
Course: RUN - The run course is an out and back course on...
Feature Story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
This June 5-12, 2022, Florida will host the 50th Anniversary Special Olympics USA Games in Central Florida, bringing more than 5,000 athletes along with around 125,000 families and fans from across the...
"The Town of Oakland’s Historic African American Cemetery is being recommended for Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $25,000. The Town’s is the top-ranking project of the 58 recommended proposals statewide.
The cemetery is the resting place of...