On Thursday, February 7, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours at Lake Catherine Blueberries. The theme was "Wild West" and many donned their cowboy boots and hats to mix, mingle and enjoy the chili.
Students from Clermont elementary schools participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont. Students were asked to create a poster on ways to conserve water. The winning artwork was selected for its relevance, creativity,...
The Village Goldsmith was ready to celebrate its 26th Anniversary and also being chosen for the 4th consecutive year as "The Best Jewelry Store in South Lake County when along came Covid-19.
Betty, Jose, Matt, Monica and Jim chose to interrupt...
On Friday, May 22, at 11 am, a ceremony was held at the Clermont Police Department to honor the memory of fallen Clermont Officer Conrad Buckley who recently past from complications from the COVID-19 virus.
The Kiwanis Club of South...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Siena at Bella Collina celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. This luxurious new complex located in Montverde includes lakefront condos, adding to...
Participate in Summer Reading Challenges on Beanstack at mylakelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.
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Astor County Library
Cagan Crossings Community Library in Four Corners Clermont
Cooper Memorial Library in Clermont
East Lake County Library in Sorrento
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City Council Denied the Location of a Tire Center on Citrus Tower Boulevard and US Highway 27 After Residents Strongly Objected
Clermont City Council considered a conditional use permit to allow Tire Choice, a tire store with 8 bays on property to...
2019 – 2020 Concert Series Performances:
December 12 and 13 - Holiday performances will feature the Hansel & Greta Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, Adeste Fidelis, What Child Is This, Sleigh Ride and many more Christmas favorites with Aldert Vermeulan as...
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is hosting its 10th Anniversary Open House on Thursday, April 18 between 4 pm - 7 pm. Patrons, neighbors and community residents young and old are invited to gather and enjoy a special musical performance, games,...
Submitted by the Animal League
Meet Rosie!
Hi Friends! My name is Rosie and I am as sweet as my name. I am a 50#, 3-year-old German Shepherd blend and I am looking for my forever family. I came to The Animal...
Olympus, the innovative master-planned community and lifestyle destination encompassing 250 acres in central Florida, is revving up for a 2023 groundbreaking on its dynamic Sports Campus. The campus, uniquely programmed to include a cutting-edge Performance institute, impressive range of...
Lots to do in South Lake
Wednesday, December 5; Friday, December 7; and Saturday, December 8 at Woodlands Lutherans Church
The Living Nativity
Friday, December 7 and December 11 at 7 pm
An Evening of Holiday Music at East Ridge High School Auditorium
Saturday, December 8...
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate weekly Sabbath prayers as well as all Jewish holidays with special events and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the diverse Jewish Community of Central Florida founded 18 years ago in 2003.
Congregation Sinai!...
This Saturday, November 9th the Clermont Historical Society will host the third annual Heritage Day Festival at the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue in Clermont. The Festival will run from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and will feature...
At the Groveland City Council Meeting on Monday, April 3, Mayor Evelyn Wilson signed multiple proclamations for the City of Groveland, each proclamation recognizing the importance of the announcement.
April was proclaimed Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Groveland. This...
Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway and members of the Traffic Unit recently attended the Statewide MADD Law Enforcement Recognition banquet.
The Clermont Police Department was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement, Officer Bell was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Jeanette Lopez – Accounting Operations
Sebastian Ponce De Leon – Auto Collision Technology
Deanna Taylor – Cosmetology
Mason Landon – Diesel Systems Technician
BreeAnn Dunn –...
Clermont Performing Arts Center announces a new date for "You Are Still There: The 100th Anniversary of the Roaring '20s," which was previously postponed!
Join Emmy and Peabody Award winner Charlie Grinker on Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. as...
Beta Theta, a Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, sponsors an annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser donating all proceeds to schools, charities, and organizations serving the south Lake community. The 2018 event raised over $17,000! Because of the success of the...
Olympus Sports and Entertainment unveils 250-acre master plan estimated to create 6,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic impact
Olympus Sports & Entertainment, a visionary brand and development project, said Tuesday night the company plans to build on 250 acres in...
We want the world to go back to normal but, it can't as quickly as we would like. It makes me think about what it might have been like during the Spanish Flu. Back in 1918, they didn't have...
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season which begins on June 1!
2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday, May 29, 2020, and ends on Thursday, June 4, 2020. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to...
The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF), a 501c3 organization, provides free aid and support to community needs-based cancer patients, their immediate families and caregivers in the greater Clermont and surrounding areas. Its mission is to create a less stressful and...
by Gastro MD
Digestive disorders are disorders in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which health professionals categorize between functional GI disorders and organic GI disorders. The most common digestive disorders are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), irritable bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux...
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...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.ED - East Ridge High School
Photos by Dave Worthington
August 28 - Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2021 season today, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at...
Weather Forecast for this Evening: A Starry, Balmy Night
It's the perfect evening to get out and enjoy a Movie Under the Stars.
Movie Under the Stars, a free program for families and friends, will be held at Waterfront Park this...
Attached are the names, of the Terrific Kids from Groveland Elementary School for January 2023.
The students represent the Pre-K, VPK, and Kindergarten through 5th Grade students, who were chosen to represent their class as Terrific Kid for the month...
Kamille Chapman, an 8th-grade math teacher at Mount Dora Middle School has been named Lake County Schools 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. Daniel Dilocker, a technology/robotics teacher at East Ridge Middle School, and Michael Tarquine, a choir and theatre...
The City of Groveland Fire Department held a dedication ceremony to introduce its newest fire engine to Station 94, located at 193 Cherry Valley Trail. Fire Chief Willie Morgan welcomed city officials, firefighters and residents of the community to Station...
Members of Beta Theta-Clermont, a local philanthropic chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, recently attended the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) Gala, Bras For A Cause.
During the runway auction, past president Joan Kyle and member Kathy Bateham presented a check from...
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue has been selected as a beneficiary of the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program for the month of May, 2023. Launched in February 2019, the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community...
Clermont Fire Department’s Lt. Jeremiah Plasters is on his way to the panhandle to help those affected by Hurricane Michael.
Plasters is part of Florida Task Force 4, which is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue...
Housing for All of Lake County, an affordable housing advocacy group in Lake County, held its 3rd annual housing forum on Sept 30. The city of Groveland hosted the event which was attended by city, county, government officials and...
The Animal League
Francine is a 5-year-old female Rottweiler that weighs about 80 pounds. She is a big, happy girl who is very affectionate! She loves to go for walks and lay her head on your lap and fall asleep. She...
Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American military fighters, bombers and airmen who fought in World War II.
The U.S. Armed Forces were segregated in World War II, thus in 1940 the US military selected Tuskegee Institute to train...
Lake County School Board will vote on reopening plans, including new safety protocols, at the Monday, July 20, meeting at 9:30 am.
The school board is extending the parent intent form deadline until July 24. If you've already selected an option...
On Saturday, February 26, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 is hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, including garlic bread, salad and dessert. Eat-in or take out. Drinks are available. Dinner is $8 with all...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2021 Board of Directors.
Officers:
Pat Caracciolo, Pat the Dog Boarding and Grooming – Chair
Aimee Stanley, Optima One Realty – Vice-Chair
Thom Kieft, Lake-Sumter State College – Treasurer
Sheri Olson, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will welcome guest conductor Aldert Vermeulen
Vermeulen arrives from the Netherlands for this very personal and intimate new concert. Vermeulen is the conductor of the Amsterdam Opera. He was a personal friend of the composer Guy...
Educational Choice gives families the flexibility to send their children to any traditional public school, regardless of where in Florida they live, as long as the school has the capacity and the family can provide transportation.
Lake County Schools began...
Recently, members of the Clermont Garden Club enjoyed a “Make & Take” workshop where they created beautiful flower arrangements. In 2019, they are celebrating their 70th anniversary as a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs.
Meetings are...
Looking for a unique gift? B Charmed provides metaphysical, witchcraft, and spiritual items, along with soulful art. The store is filled with eclectic finds. A multitude of items for most belief systems and paths can be found, including books,...
On July 27, 2020, the Orlando Cat Café re-opened its Cat Play/Adoption Area with new COVID-19 safety procedures and a new café partner, Minch Coffee Company. While the café remained open, the Cat Play/Adoption Area closed per Governor DeSantis’s...
by Kendyl Cardwell
November in Florida is a parkrunner’s dream. With beautiful weather and cheery holiday moods, we always end up with many personal records, first-timers, and fun events. This first parkrun of the month was no different: the temperatures...
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.
Cypress Ridge Elementary is proud of its Terrific Kids
Kindergarten: Ben Neel, Therese Stover, Oliver Mendoza, Shayla Palo,...
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,...
It was about 1766 when the British North Americana's Carolina Colonies took up arms against the colonial officials that were viewed as corrupt. The Rebellion that lasted approximately 6 years is believed to have been instrumental as part of...
Bring the family for a night of obstacle courses, entertainment – and to get to know your local law enforcement in Clermont.
On October 1, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) will host its annual 2019 National Night Out celebration. The...