Veterans' Day is not just a day off from school, it's the day that citizens honor those who served in the military protecting and preserving our way of life.
Veterans Day 2019 was observed on November 11 at Clermont Waterfront...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Darron Holmes – Administrative Office Specialist
Shirley Sargent – Cloud Computing & Virtualization
Nayette Robledo – Cosmetology
Michael Bumpus – CNC Machining Specialist
Mark O’Rourke –...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions start to ease, we look back at scenes from a pandemic. Some are totally normal, others are normal only when seen through the lens of a global health crisis....
Join us for a foot-stomping, hand clapping good time with guitar playing Mr. Harley. Mr. Harley knows all the classic children’s songs, but it’s his original compositions that get the biggest applause. He gives an engaging interactive performance with...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Alison Strange is a very successful nationally recognized Clermont woman, who has achieved her dreams and aspirations in life, athletics, family, career and business. While now living here in Clermont, she grew up...
By Kendyl Cardwell
As of current forecasts, it seems that central Florida is luckily going to be spared the wrath of Hurricane Dorian. The only thing Florida runners are more used to than 100-degree weather is dealing with hurricanes like...
Here are highlights of What's Happening In South Lake this weekend
Thursday, March 9 & Friday, March 10th
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present its March Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert on March 9 & 10. Florida Lakes Symphony. On Thursday,...
MONTVERDE ACADEMY WILL FEATURE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER, MPUMI NOBIVA,
TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Baccalaureate and Commencement will feature performances by David Phelps, Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, and Ben Gulley, award-winning operatic tenor
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Mpumi Nobiva,...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
The Knights played five games in their third week. Unfortunately, East Ridge dropped two very tight games at the beginning of the week. However, they picked up three consecutive wins at the...
Suntoberfest is Suncreek Brewery’s take on Oktoberfest where they release their Deutschland Perle Seasonal. This is a full-street event with live music, and special German-inspired food. Join the fun.
Vendor inquiries are welcome. Contact the brewery at 407-850-8810 for more...
The Clermont Garden Club has chosen the home of Mrs. Lucy Mir at 10424 Bronson Road as May Yard of the Month.
Mrs. Mir inherited her mother’s love of gardening and has been transforming the gardens since they moved in...
Building Blocks Ministries has been serving the community since 2006 working daily to fulfill their mission, “serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to dream, believe, and achieve through advocacy, coalition building, job and life skills training in a...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners previously approved a plan to offer scheduled immunization in response to residents’ concerns. With support from DOH-Lake, the County was able to provide an appointment-based option alongside the health department’s first come,...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is inviting the public to help support a culture of health in the community. Opportunities to participate include upcoming community health improvement plan (CHIP) webinars, team focus group events meetings.
2019 Dates...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to district employees, community members and eligible students at middle schools across the county starting next week.
Pfizer boosters will be available for eligible participants as well....
Six years ago, the Caracciolo-Clayton family became part of the south Lake Community and recently Kyle and his wife Jesenia opened the brick and mortar location of Lion Heart Floors at 376 E. Myers Blvd, Unit C, Mascotte. The South Lake Chamber of...
submitted by Tracy L. Hauserman, Lake County Water Authority
The Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) invites you to join us for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting at Scrub Point Preserve. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting will begin at...
The Clermont Police Department is encouraging Clermont citizens to focus on the importance of roadway safety with a new traffic campaign. The Police Department will be posting a series of videos, and information on their social media along with...
Doris Bloodsworth, author, and local historian was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on May 8, 2018. Doris, who was accompanied by Clermont City Manager, Darren Gray, gave a presentation about the upcoming book “Clermont from...
The City of Clermont’s Environmental Services Department recently earned a prestigious state award for its drinking water plant, making it one of just 0.5 percent of all plants in the state.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recognized the...
Several CWC members, including President Helen Cooney, recently attended the General Federation of Woman's Clubs District 7 Meeting held in Orlando. We were fortunate to share our table with members of the GFWC South Lake Jr. Woman's Club. Thank...
Candidates are vying for Seats 1, 3, and 5 on the Clermont City Council.
Primary Election - August 18
Seat 3 (Mayor): Three candidates are vying for the position of Mayor - Stephen A. Franklin, Tim Murry, Diane Travis
Because there are more than...
Last night Clermont City Council unanimously approved an amendment that will allow medical marijuana dispensaries as a permitted use in designated zoning districts that include C-1 Light Commercial, C-2 General Commercial and M-1 Industrial and certain Planned Unit Development...
You won’t want to miss the Clermont Performing Arts Center’s (CPAC) special December lineup.
Two-holiday shows, an Emmy-winning producer and Clermont’s first-ever dueling piano show are coming to Lake County’s largest event venue this month. Mark your calendars and invite...
Clermont Resident Noah Lyles received a bronze medal and Kenny Bednarek (trains in Clermont) wins silver for the 200-meter dash finals on Aug. 4 at the 2021 Olympic Games
Noah Lyles
Sport: Track and Field
Event(s): 200-meter
Height: 5-11
DOB: 7/18/1997
Birthplace: Alexandria, Va.
Hometown: Clermont,...
Keep Lake Beautiful, A Keep America Beautiful Affiliate, is seeking residents and volunteers to participate in the Lake County Countywide Cleanup on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help cleanup along roadways and...
By Kevin Grogan
The team of Bill Burnett and Jarrod Shoemaker have produced the Draft Legal Challenge for nine years at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida. The two, both with strong Massachusetts multi-sport ties, have made this early...
AdventHealth Clermont will host Chef Edwin on Wednesday, June 8 from 10:30 am-11:30 am. Chef Edwin will demonstrate how to cook a delicious and healthy Saute French Eggplant, Squash and Pepper Ratatouille recipe. At the event, you'll be able to...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
For over 42 years, Kyle Promotions has provided promotional products and business printing to the South Lake community.
Cathy Kyle moved to Clermont in 1979, opening Kyle Promotions in 1980. After her first...
Article submitted by Sharon Wagner
Aspiring entrepreneurs who also care deeply about the future of the planet have a unique opportunity to create a thriving enterprise that is also sustainable. If you have been thinking about starting your own business...
The 10th annual Clermont Ride of Silence took place on May 19, 2021.
This year hundreds of cyclists of all ages gathered at Waterfront Park and rode in a silent 8 mile, slow-paced ride around Lake Minneola. The reason for the...
Friday, December 3, Clermont's annual holiday event kicks off with the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony, food and crafts vendors and so much more.
Saturday, December 4, the Hometown Parade will be held with decorated floats, bands, organizations and businesses. This year's Parade Grand...
Kevin Boyle, Head Coach of the Montverde Academy Boys Varsity Basketball team, was presented with the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Coach of the Year award for 2020. This is the third time Coach Boyle has earned this prestigious...
Central Florida Dreamplex celebrated its Terrific Kids for December. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont provided certificates and goodies to the honorees. Ritter's Frozen Custard and Chick-fil-A contributed the goodies.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and...
Real Life Christian Academy selected students from kindergarten through the 5th grade were recently recognized with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become...
Burgerim Restaurant is now open at 2337 S. Hwy 27, Clermont Landing near Epic Theater. The restaurant offers "millions of possibilities and endless combinations." Select from Classic, BIG or specialty burgers (Angus Beef, Spanish Beef, Greek Lamb, Grilled or Crispy Chicken,...
Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
As the 2019 college basketball season gets underway, it seemed like a perfect time to check-in with Clermont's favorite NBA legend; former UF Gator great Andrew Declercq. A longtime resident of south Lake County, Declercq is...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
October 29, 2022 - Gainesville, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A Region 1 Championships on Saturday morning at Santa Fe State College in Gainesville. The...
The South Lake Rotary Club hosted an annual membership sponsored School Supply drive over the last month.
Jennifer Gedraitis of Clermont Elementary visited the club on Tuesday, August 21, to receive the boxes of supplies collected for their school.
To learn...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays has determined that fraudulent Florida Voter Registration Application forms were submitted to his office and is advising voters to review their voter file, which is available on the Lake County election website,...
Included in the 23-24 State Budget, the Town of Oakland was awarded a $2 million legislative appropriation for an innovative alternative water project. The appropriation will pay for a large portion of the project, with the Town also committing...
Battle of the Badges basketball game, a crowd favorite, is back. This is a great event to enjoy a friendly rivalry and support a local charity.
On Dec. 10, the Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s...
Grovelands' annual firecracker pageant has become a Groveland tradition. Since the early 1960s, the fun, family-oriented pageant has taken place every fourth of July for ages 3 months to 14 years of age (8th-grade/middle school). Winners from the pageant will...
by Kevin Grogan
The 5th running of the Clermont Clay was held Sunday on Bradshaw Road in South Clermont. Extremely muddy and humid conditions saw 500 runners tackle the extremely tough 15k loop; while the 5k had close to 200...
On Saturday, October 21 from 7 pm to 9 pm, experience Lake Louisa at night when the terrors of the forest come out.
A $5 donation per person for the Haunted Hike will be used for park improvements, programs...
Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents.
“I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College....
The Florida Region of USA Volleyball will host the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Small College Beach Championships presented by the United States Marine Corps from April 14–16 at Hickory Point Beach, 27345 SR 19 in Tavares. This tournament...
Terrific Kids is a program sponsored by the Kiwanis of Clermont that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become their absolute best.
The character of focus for the month of March was “Friendly.”
Below are the...
Submitted by Bill Post
A beautiful sunrise and perfect Spring temperatures greeted 98 runners, walkers and joggers at this week’s Clermont parkrun. This week our entire group was extremely motivated, and that showed all 98 participants finished the course in...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, announces polling place changes which will be in effect for the upcoming General Election scheduled for . He is advising all voters to double check their voter information cards for current precinct...