Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson, city officials and community leaders will gather in the field east of the Tractor Supply on State Road 50, on Wednesday, July 3, at 4:00 pm to celebrate the official ground-breaking of the long-awaited Public Safety...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is partnering with several local churches and businesses for a neighborhood beautification project.
From July 9-11, volunteers will provide some TLC to Oakhurst Townhomes in the Lincoln Park community. The neighborhood historically has seen some...
From A Long-Time Small Business Owner
Each small business owner has a dream to become successful by providing a service that is needed, recognized, and appreciated by the consumer.
The responsibilities of the small business owner are overwhelming. Things can go...
Clermont Performing Arts Center presents My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy. Steve Solomon, the star and author of the one-man show, brings to the stage dozens of wild characters. The audience follows along on this wonderfully funny...
God is about to do something awesome at First United Methodist Church Of Clermont (FUMC) of Clermont! Join us on Friday, June 25th at 6:00 pm for an amazing free Christian outdoor concert and the chance to be in the...
Building Blocks Ministries recently held its Annual Achievement Celebration to recognize the accomplishment of over 65 individuals attending the day training program.
Each individual received a certificate and lapel pin honoring their accomplishment. A special surprise included t-shirts from the...
On Thursday, July 28, Peyton C. Grinnell, Lake County Sheriff; Diane Kornegay, Lake County Schools Superintendent; and Joseph Mabry, Supervisor of Safety and Security will be at Lake Minneola City Hall to speak on school safety.
Come and hear the...
Clermont Highlander Dragons bring home medals
On March 10th, the Clermont Highland Dragons dragon boat team competed at the Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival in Tavares. The Highlander Dragons paddled in the Premier Mixed Club division against strong competition and...
submitted by Mid Florida Homeless Coalition
We are facing an unprecedented time of uncertainty, and we must act with caution and compassion for everyone. We are witnessing the COVID-19 pandemic change the very routines of our community.
The primary focus of...
Clermont Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Broadway recently addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont where he thanked veterans for their service and proudly spoke of the Clermont Police department.
Chief Broadway worked as a detective in New York City...
The Moonlight Players Theatre is bringing to life all of your
favorite Dr. Seuss characters in the fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, "Seussical the Musical!" Oh, the thinks you can think... when you think about SEUSS," Director Lavonte Rogers notes.
"From books to...
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and music. The luncheon matinee performance of “Honky Tonk Laundry” features a couple of country gals who join forces to turn their laundromat into a first-class honky-tonk and manage to get...
~ District has funded more than 225 ag cost-share projects since 2012 ~
Fifteen agricultural projects will share in cost-share funds from two different funding programs of the St. Johns River Water Management District to assist farmers and growers on...
For further information, visit Job Fair
Jared Fullerton has fond memories of his years as a student at South Lake High School, where he took particular interest in the construction program. A natural with a hammer and nail, he built forts and skateboard ramps in...
submitted by Donna Digennaro
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Before you know it, May 25th, 26th and 27th will be upon us. This is the day, more than any other, when we should set aside time to...
Visit the Lake County Library System for some Halloween fun! The library has hundreds of free programs for kids and adults every month listed on their calendar. Check out the top Halloween events below.
Fruitland Park Library
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest &...
Everyone has a special gift. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care seeks South Lake County area volunteers who want to share their gifts with others at the Mike Conley Hospice House.
Cornerstone Hospice volunteers may sit with a patient for friendly...
In an effort to ensure that all Floridians have access to licensed health care providers, the Florida Department of Health will temporarily reactivate unencumbered inactive licenses for those who make a request through the Department as provided for in...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and Florida Health in Lake County encourages women to visit their healthcare provider to be screened for cervical cancer and learn more about preventing cervical cancer through lifestyle change and vaccination.
“It’s important for...
The Clermont Police Department is investigating a crash with serious bodily injuries. Initial investigation indicates that a vehicle struck two passengers after they had exited their vehicle. Both were transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
At approximately...
Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, and educated. The Red Nose Campaign brings people together to laugh and have fun while raising life-changing cash for...
Kick-off your holiday shopping in Minneola this October! Grab your friends and check out the Library’s Fall Book, Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, October 23 from 8 am until 2 pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located...
Twenty-four projects will share in nearly $10.6 million from the St. Johns River Water Management District for construction of water supply and water conservation, water quality improvement, natural systems restoration and flood protection projects. The District’s Governing Board on...
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont and Read To Sydney hopped around South Lake celebrating the coming of Easter.
In 4-Corners - Hands of Hope America held a community outreach Easter event. Attendees enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, barbecue and a time...
It's important to stay prepared before and after a storm.
Get A Plan!
A key way to cope with a disaster is to have a plan. Following an emergency or disaster, you may lose access to basic services, such as power...
Steve Smith of the advocacy group Housing for All of Lake County hosted a recent meeting at the South Lake Community Foundation with the Mayors and County Commissioners in south Lake County to discuss solutions to the growing affordable...
Submitted by the Animal League
This is one handsome boy! This 3-year-old, 65 lbs, Labrador/Golden Retriever Blend is ready to steal your heart! Himalaya is playful, smart, and outgoing. He does great with other dogs, walks well on a leash,...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host the October Mountain Washtub Band live in concert with a program of folk and patriotic music generously sponsored by our Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library on Tuesday, July 2, at 6 pm...
On May16, the Seventh Annual Clermont Ride of Silence will take place at Waterfront Park starting at 6:30 pm. The mission of the Ride of Silence is to honor bicyclists killed by motorists, promote sharing the road and provide...
Participate in Summer Reading Challenges on Beanstack at mylakelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.
Click the library name below to open their calendar.
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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United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties received a grant of $3,000 from the Mount Dora Community Trust to provide rent, mortgage, and/or utilities assistance for residents of Mount Dora who are experiencing hard times. The grant will be...
by the Community Foundation of South Lake
Summer is a time for relaxation for many of us, but many parents and children throughout South Lake will spend their summer worrying about where their next meal will come from. Out of the...
On Sunday, December 5th, eighty of Santa's Helpers gathered at Hope Center in Clermont, to pack 1,000 bags of food for distribution to needy families. Santa's Helpers came from various organizations, as well as students from Pinecrest Middle-High, East Ridge...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a series of meetings in each Commission district throughout the coming months. The next meeting will be for District 2, which is represented by Commission Chairman Sean Parks. It will...
Citrus Tower will be bringing back the Christmas Light Show thanks to the outpouring of community support. Special support was provided by Chick-fil-A who rallied to the cause and provided 20-free chicken sandwich vouchers included with each membership. Learn more...
Earlier this year, Clermont was chosen as one of five cities to host a Fondo Cycling Circuit USA (FCCUSA) event in which both recreational and competitive cyclists can compete in one of three distances: 30 miles, 50 miles or...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is gearing up to compete against public safety teams across Central Florida for a good cause.
This Saturday, January 12, four members of the Clermont Police Department including Chief Charles Broadway will participate in the...
Clermont Garden Club will present its 2nd Annual Spring Garden Festival on Saturday, May 2, from 9 am -2 pm. We are seeking vendors and crafters of plant, garden, nature, garden décor, horticulture, and gardening materials.
Interested vendors may download...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Team joined Clermont Mayor Tim Murry in celebrating Burton Realty Group on its 2ndAnniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its main office at 4323 South Highway 27...
The Boston Marathon has been called the Superbowl of Marathons. Runners only get in by hitting qualification standards in smaller marathons (26.2 miles). Kimberly Grogan, a local mom of two and with her husband Kevin owns and operates Gear...
Below are exciting upcoming events at Cooper Memorial Library
Wednesday, March 20
FREE SEMINAR ON HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO WELLNESS
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Legends Golf Club re-opened with a grand re-opening celebration held by the Legends HOA. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Patrick Maloney, Legends' HOA President, led...
by Basha Schlazer
We're excited to tell you about an amazing way to support local causes, including yours.
Since 2012, Belk Charity Day Sale has contributed nearly $60 million to local charities in our southern footprint- and we're just getting started. Before...
Beta Theta-ESA Clermont proudly installed its newest member LouEllen Combs-Holt. LouEllen was pledged by Beta Theta in 2022. She is a long-standing friend and supporter of Beta Theta. LouEllen was sponsored by Michelle Delaney, Beta Theta President and sworn...
Clermont Toastmasters was founded 9 years ago in Lake County and has been one of the top Toastmasters clubs in the area. Every year since its inception, Clermont Toastmasters Club has excelled in growth, Smedley Awards, Beat the Clock...
The city of Groveland is proud to announce a groundbreaking ceremony at Lake David Park on Monday, June 17, at 6 pm.
The groundbreaking marks the beginning of the long-awaited and highly-anticipated project improvements to Lake David Park that will include a...
Did you know that only about 26 percent of the paved roads that wind and turn through Clermont are owned and maintained by the City of Clermont?
The City owns and maintains 106 miles or about 26 percent of the...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “Les Solistes” once again in their Spring concerts “off-season” finale. This smaller group of talented musicians will perform a special repertoire of virtuoso classical and popular music on April 7 and 8,...
By Ted Luebbers
The City of Tavares, FL, Americas Seaplane City, is already planning for the 2020 Seaplane -A-Palooza at its seaplane base on Lake Dora (FA1). This exciting aviation event will take place on March 28 and 29, 2020.
This...