by Carol Walker, Clermont Garden Club
The plant of the month for October is the ARACEAE plant, (common name; Alocasia Regin) which was loaned to the Cooper Memorial Library by Clermont Garden Club member, Elaine Hogan, a Garden Club member...
Lake County launched a new website on Wednesday, October. 6. The website was developed to provide residents with a more streamlined, user-friendly e-government experience at https://web.lakecountyfl.gov.
Developed internally by the Lake County Office of Communications with support from the Information...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports Review (March 26-March 30)
Tuesday, March 27
Girls Lacrosse team was defeated by Forest.
Both Baseball teams were defeated by Forest.
Both Tennis teams were defeated by West Orange.
Boys...
Congratulate to this week’s winners (L-R) Eva Jordan-Johnson — Best Table Topics, Sabrina Mallay - Club President, Jacquie Peterson - Most Improved and Best Speaker and Nancy Wilkins - Best Evaluator.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great...
Roasted Spirit is expected to open in March. Lots to be done, but come take a peek.
https://youtu.be/x-LGjSVgYUU
Central Florida BeerFest is back by popular demand! It offers an opportunity to sample a collection of the finest craft beers from microbreweries located in Central Florida and is a great chance to meet the brewmasters and discuss their...
Articles and Pictures by Ted Luebbers
If you want to fly into Seaplane-A-Palooza in Tavares, Florida ( FA1 ) and spend three festive days attending this annual splash-in at America’s Seaplane City, you should be making your plans now.
Seaplane-A-Palooza is...
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...
Pastfinders is a small local society nestled in the hills of Clermont. Pastfinders is housed at Cooper Memorial Library where over 1,700 research books are found in a room located at the library. There are 4 computers for public...
Clermont Toastmasters
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. Our club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting...
"Cookies and Cocoa" is set for Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 am in Downtown Clermont. Merchants provide free, yummy cookies and rich, hot chocolate and local entertainers perform at City Hall Park. Be sure to stroll around and see...
Submitted by the Gridiron Club
South Lake High School’s Gridiron Club is hosting the South Lake Football Throw Down on November 11th at Lake Catherine Farms in Groveland. All proceeds from the event will go directly back to the South...
FROM FDOT:
Beginning Tuesday, July 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin shifting traffic on State Road 33 to a temporary bridge in preparation for the demolition of the old Green Swamp Bridge and construction of a replacement...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on December 4 at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. The field of 95 golfers competed for the top three team spots along with closest to the pin,...
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never...
Orlando Cat Café will host a Lunch and Learn Seminar on Friday, February 18th from 11 am – 1 pm. First, speakers from the Cornerstone Hospice Pet Peace of Mind Program will explore the various aspects of planning for...
The Lake County Firefighters Charity Chili Cookoff and BBQ Competition will be held on Saturday, January 19th. The 501C3 charity will be hosting its event for the 6th year at Gator Harley Davidson in Leesburg. The event is a...
The Animal League, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, is very excited to announce the local businesses that are supporting the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”. This exciting...
"Who Says So? Genealogical Documentation" Why are citations important? What needs to be sourced? How do you create a citation? It's scary to some, but it really shouldn't be! Come find out why, what, and how in easy-to-understand terms,...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first “Break the Silence - Stop the Violence 5K” to benefit the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will take place on Oct. 6, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located...
Members of The Kiwanis Club of Clermont and volunteers were greeted with chilly weather, drizzle, and gusty winds at Clermont Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, November 6, but that didn't deter those who were determined to carry on the...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, crafts, and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with masks and safe social distancing for CDP events. There is always...
Groveland’s Future Land Use Map ambitiously designates more than 50% of its land to conservation and agriculture. Out of all the City’s diverse environmental facets being preserved, trees are among the most critical factors in sustaining the vitality of...
Clermont Middle School, located on East Avenue directly across from Cypress Ridge Elementary, will be transitioning to a K-8th grade facility. The school will be named in memory of Aurelia M. Cole, a lifelong resident of Clermont who passed away...
Being a small business owner can be challenging in good economic times – imagine what it’s like in a pandemic.
“Businesses are hurting,” Clermont City Manager Darren Gray said. “We know these hard times won’t last forever, but for many...
Congratulations to Lake Minneola High School HOSA Chapter. HOSA-Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, is a national career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Black Box Theatre in the Clermont Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is host to the '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'. Originally produced and directed on Broadway, the Moonlight Players brought it...
Year after year, Cherrylake looks forward to participating in the Lake County program, Agriculture in the Classroom’s Ag Literacy Day. Cherrylakers volunteer to visit local schools, such as Cypress Ridge, Groveland Elementary and Mascotte Elementary, and read a book...
Three Clermont Police Officers were recognized at a recent Clermont City Council Meeting for outstanding service to the community. Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway presented the distinguished honors to the officers.
Officer Sean Coons and Brian Rebando Receive Life Saving...
The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) is an annual high school competition with the goal of increasing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Schools across the State of Florida competed in a state-level Governor’s Cup. Seven students from East...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is proud to announce the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit has been awarded by the Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) the Crime Prevention Unit of the Year award. The award will...
Out of an abundance of caution for the people of the parish, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is taking the following steps to ensure their protection and assist with our nation’s preventive efforts.
This message is an update to the message...
In 1983, Clermont resident, avid runner and nursery owner Fred Sommer participated in his first triathlon and fell in love with a sport so new it didn't have official rules or distances for each of the three components - swimming,...
Lake County Schools employees will return to work on Monday, Jan. 3, and students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4, as concerns have heightened regarding the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the increasing number of positive cases...
For 27 years the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has honored its friendly, helpful Ambassadors, the people seen in their bright blue jackets welcoming new businesses to the community.
Over 220 local business leaders attended the 27th Annual Ambassador Breakfast...
This year Groveland City Council interviewed five potential candidates for the City Manager position, and in March, Mike Hein was unanimously chosen as the new city manager. It was a sharp move on the part of the council. The new...
Every day is a Mexican celebration at San Jose Original Mexican Restaurant, located at 4315 S. Highway 27, Clermont.
Usually, the restaurant is filled on May 5, with people searching for the perfect Margarita and delicious authentic Mexican food but, due to...
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, September 10 at 9 am – 4 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room of the library)
Mental Health Awareness Program At The Cooper Memorial Library
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a mental health awareness program sponsored...
Lake Emergency Medical Services (Lake EMS) Board recently recognized the President of South Lake Hospital John Moore for his years of service on the Lake EMS Board.
John Moore has served on the Lake EMS Board for seven (7) years...
It was a beautiful morning to take a couple of laps around Lake Hiawatha Preserve for 95 participants in Saturday morning’s 5K parkrun event. Six runners completed the course with new personal bests.
Finishing first was Windermere teen Mason Taylor,...
Article by The Animal League
Hello everyone! My name is Eko and I am a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher and I weigh about 65 pounds. My friends here at The Animal League tell me that I am just a sweetheart and...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) had a working meeting at IHOP to continue to plan their up-coming YARD SALE that will be held at their Clubhouse on Saturday, April 4th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The CWC Clubhouse...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Michael’s Foundation has been established to support veterans and their families by restoring life of purpose, encouraging empowerment while promoting health and well-being through Farm Fun Day programs and beneficial support services....
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have...
The Town of Oakland, in partnership with Healthy West Orange, invites the community to kick off the new year with health and wellness at the forefront.
All are welcome at the Fresh Start Festival and 5K at the Town of...
Disney's Descendants: The Musical will grace the stage of East Ridge High School November 10-13 at 7 pm. A Matinee performance will take place on Saturday, November 13 at 2 pm.
For tickets and additional information, visit ERHStheatre.com
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Disney's Descendants: The...
On Thursday, December 8, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital celebrated the topping out of the new 95-bed patient tower with beam signing and time capsule sealing
Lake County elected officials and community members were there to help celebrate another major...
The Florida sunshine is why people move to Florida. But during the summer months, the heat and sunshine hold major risks, including dehydration and a variety of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stress, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, even heat...