The Dark Side turned a bit brighter for a special occasion at AdventHealth for Women, as Darth Vader and some dedicated Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion greeted newborn babies and families in celebration of May 4 – “Star Wars Day.”
Members...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
SPECIAL ELECTION: Councilmember Heidi Brishke’s resignation from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 was included on the November 3rd ballot. Clermont residents who were interested...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Citrus Tower is hosting a special Christmas Lighting Event and a big toy drive this year. Managed by Scott and Heather Homan, the Citrus Tower remains a tourist attraction and landmark...
By Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
South Lake County is quite lucky to have such a plethora of athletes of all ages. The neat part about that, is they all have a story about where they came from and why they...
MUSICAL ICON B.J. THOMAS TO KICK OFF 2018 SEASON
With 70-million records and five Grammys to his credit, B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”) will kick off the 2018 season for the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Oct....
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting Options for the Presidential Preference Primary Election. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be sent to your home is March...
At the Clermont Woman's Club October meeting, Wendy Proctor, Major Gift Officer with Camp Boggy Creek, gave a presentation to the members. Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis, is a year-round medical camp for children with serious illnesses. Co-founded...
On Saturday, October 10th from 1 pm to 3 pm, the Mascotte Police Department is hosting a "Cruiser for the Cause" fundraising event for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Make sure to stop by the Mascotte Police Department at 527 East Myers...
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday in Florida will be held July 25th through August 7th, 2022
This means No sales tax on school supplies, clothing, footwear, computers and computer accessories—all have spending limits and MUST be purchased in Florida
FOR DETAILS go...
Lake County Fire Rescue recently promoted three employees, taking effect March 29. Firefighter Shane Helton was promoted to lieutenant, Lieutenant Kraig Gilligan was promoted to training captain and Lieutenant Glenn Bidwell was promoted to battalion chief.
These three employees endured...
Cereal Drive & Shred Event will impact Community & Assist Nonprofit
The REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties is overjoyed to organize a cereal drive to benefit the local nonprofit, Lake Cares Food Pantry. RALSC, who recently opened a...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To register for a course, visit LSSC.edu/CE or contact Continuing Education at...
Submitted by Michelle Delaney
During the last 12-weeks, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce partnered with the National Training Center to champion a competition where winners were recognized for losing the most weight and pursuing a healthier lifestyle overall.
This past...
By Nichole Smith
On the night of the Montverde Academy Middle School theatre’s production of “The Nephew/Son’s Revenge,” audience members lined up for popcorn in the concession area. Some of them would be eating the popcorn during the show, but...
submitted by the Clermont Historical Society, Donna Digennaro
It’s that time of year again! The summer’s heat is upon us, the sales tax holiday has begun, families are getting ready for the start of school and it’s time for the...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival returns to Waterfront Park Oct. 15-17. The three-day festival, voted one of the most popular in Central Florida, will feature a carnival, barbecue, live music, Kids Zone, racing pigs, games, fireworks and more.
For...
Pig on the Pond is an annual festival celebrating its 21st Anniversary of bringing fun to the south Lake Community with delicious barbecue, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and fireworks.
Thousands of people attend Pig on the Pond every year....
The City of Minneola is hosting a free food distribution event at Minneola City Hall, 800 N. Highway 27, Minneola, on Friday, June 19th, from 10 am until 2:00 pm. or until supplies run out.
Participants should enter using the...
The United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated (USSVI) is the premier Submarine Veterans Organization. USSVI exists for the purposes of Remembrance, Fellowship and Compassion. The organization remembers its departed shipmates who honorably served in submarines. It meets and participates in...
You still have time to sign your 501c3 school club and/or organizations up to take part in this year's Belk Charity Day. Tickets will be coming in soon and you don’t want to be left out.
Since 2012, Belk Charity Day Sale...
By Mr. Alex Griffiths, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
This past fall semester, seventh graders at Montverde Academy learned about Europeans exploring other continents, ending the semester with how England came to control land in North America between the Mississippi...
The Orlando Cat Café proudly announces its new partnership with SPCA Florida, a highly regarded 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. A welcoming celebration will take place on Thursday, June 7th from 12 pm to 6...
South Lake County Primary Results
Clermont City Council (Seat 3)
Stephen Franklin (21.02%)
* Tim Murry (37.58%)
* Diane Travis (41.40%)
Because there were more than 2 candidates running for Clermont City Council (Mayor - Seat 3), the candidate receiving the majority vote (over...
The South Lake Democratic Club’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3, beginning at 7 pm, at the Kehlor Building, 466 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont. The meeting will feature guest speaker Eileen Tramontana from the Trout Lake...
Curious about Toastmasters? The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. See why spending Monday nights at Clermont Toastmasters...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office was recently awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2019 budget. This...
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own...
Hundreds of law enforcement and fire service vehicles are being outfitted with new radios, allowing emergency personnel to better communicate with other agencies in the field. A total of 3,397 Motorola radios are being distributed to all municipal and...
CLERMONT - When Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis selected his six picks to replenish the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board earlier this week, Clermont’s Building Official Mark Grenier was on that list.
“Mark is very knowledgeable and has tons...
Sixty tables of handmade crafts and gift items from local artisans and small businesses as well as food and book bargains will be available on Saturday, October 8, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Minneola City Hall Gym, located at...
Pig On The Pond Community Festival: All the stars aligned this weekend at Clermont Waterfront Park producing fantastic weather, family fun, carnival rides, and all the carnival foods you could possibly imagine, including fried butter, funnel cake, fried ice...
Clermont Woman's Club members recently attended the GFWC-Florida District 7 Summer Meeting hosted by Jean Brown, District Director and Carla Connelly, Jr. District Director.
The meeting was held in Tangerine and attended by members from the 15 GFWC clubs...
Emergency Management officials urge weather awareness as Tropical Storm Alberto forms; Sandbags are available at five locations
The Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently at Level 3 – Monitoring as officials track the potential for severe weather this...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is once again honoring U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel during November by offering free passport photos, a savings of $12.
“This is our fourth year providing free photos to...
City residents are invited to apply to the new and improved Clermont Citizens Academy (CCA). The CCA is a free, 7-week, civics educational program that provides the opportunity to explore various departments for a better understanding of how the City...
By: Larry Oskin
Twistee Treat celebrated its Grand Opening this week with plenty of fun, prizes, cheerleaders and special guests. Friends, family and devout ice cream lovers attended the event.
Ryan Glaze, the marketing manager from the Twistee Treat Corporate Office and...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in April including a Poetry reading, an introduction to the art of zentangles, a lecture on the Roots of Antisemitism, a Cooper Concert Series Event and the Friends of the Library...
CLERMONT (May 17, 2022) - Shovels of dirt were symbolically turned on a construction site off Hancock Road Monday morning in a groundbreaking event celebrating Clermont’s new Public Works Facility just in time for National Public Works Week.
“This new...
There aren't many times that the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) gets away with truly surprising an award recipient but, this Friday, December 20th, Terry Kracht, was totally stunned as Clermont City Councilwoman Heidi Brishke announced Terry as Clermont's...
Looking back since my last update, I am even more proud to represent the great people of Lake County. We’ve banded together in our efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating the strength, unity and resilience of this great community.
This...
Lake Minneola is part of the Clermont Chain of Lakes and is designated as one of the Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW). An OFW is a water body designated worthy of special protection because of its natural attributes. In addition,...
Johnsons Village Marketplace
The new boutique market experience is more than shopping, Johnsons Village Marketplace will offer fresh and fun food experiences for the whole family. The spacious, air-conditioned barn is set within a large plaza with umbrella-shaded tables. Across...
Cheeser's Palace Cafe, located at 707 West Montrose St., is open for business and welcoming its guests to a friendly and healthy environment.
Since 1976, Cheeser's Place Cafe has been serving breakfast and lunch as well as offering catering and...
Out of an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Lake County temporarily closed some of its buildings – including the County Administration Building located at 315 W. Main St. in Tavares – to...
In 2022
Moonlight Beach Run - 13.1-15K-10K-5K (Jan. 1, 2022)
Orange Blossom Half Marathon-10K-5K (March 5, 2022)
39th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon (March 12, 2022)
38th Annual Florida Challenge Intimidator Triathlon (March 12, 2022)
Lake Minneola Half Marathon-10K-5K (March 26, 2022)
Earth Day 5...
The eligibility criteria for businesses to obtain funding from the $16 million Lake CARES Small Business Assistance Grant Program will be expanded on Sept. 8 as the program moves into Phase II.
In addition to accepting applications from qualifying for-profit...
February is a prime time to discover the lives of ancestors you wish you knew!
Research family members you’ve heard stories about through the years. Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society has Family Research Classes free, worldwide to...
submitted by the Animal League
Hello Friends!
SJB here – aka Sarah Jessica Barker! I am looking for my furever home. I am a 3yr old Chihuahua Blend and weigh about 9 pounds. I think that I would really like a...
The Hispanics of Lake County Association (HOLCA) and Groveland Works announced today they will host what is believed to be the first Bilingual College and Job Fair in Lake County. The event will be held on Jan. 26, from 4...