On Tuesday, November 10, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building in Tavares.
This year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together,” highlighted the County’s...
It is said that The President’s Hall of Fame has the largest collection of Presidential artifacts in the world. It's also one of Florida's oldest remaining original roadside attractions.
The original President’s Hall of Fame was built in Clermont next...
submitted by The Animal League
Buddy is an adorable 2-year-old Chihuahua blend with the most soulful eyes. He weighs approximately 13 pounds, is super sweet and friendly. He loves to cuddle and play with his people and his fellow dog...
Submitted by The Animal League
This sweet Angel came to us very underweight and had various scrapes and skin blemishes. She was sad and scared. With a lot of love and tender care, along with good nutrition and medical care,...
After over 40 years, the curtain will come down for the last time at the tiny community theater located at 735 W Minneola Avenue in Downtown Clermont where, for decades, countless aspiring actors have had the opportunity to dance, sing, and...
Written by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Bogie may have never said that “famous” line in the movie classic Casablanca, but that won’t stop this piano from playing over and over. You are looking at a vintage player piano; the...
Before Neverland and Lost Boys, before Pixie Dust and Tick Toc Croc, Before Happy Thoughts and The Second Star to the Right and Straight on till Morning….There was a Boy, a Girl, and magical Star Stuff.
This week Lake Minneola...
The summer fun continues at 11 am on Friday, July 12, at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800 US-Hwy27, as the Minneola Library presents the Bucky & Gigi Show! Family audiences around the world have been entertained...
Wendy’s held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, February 12, on its new Groveland restaurant. With revitalized decor, comfortable seating and other amenities, customers will enjoy a stunning new Wendy’s® experience when they visit the new restaurant at 7549 SR-50,...
The Mascotte Police Department is collecting School Supplies and Donations to give away at their 2nd Annual Back 2 School Bash.
Bring donations and school supplies to the Drop Off Locations indicated above between June 27 - July 27.
For further...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Town of Montverde was incorporated on May 18, 1925. A Mayor and five Town Council members were selected and the same town government remains today. The picturesque area is nestled on...
Presented by the Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club have been hard at work planning for their 18th Garden Walk: “Tour Private Home Gardens”. The first Garden Walk was held in 2001 and the tradition has continued....
submitted by Grant Mollett, M.ED and Senior Bryan Lupianez, East Ridge High School
Prior to winter break, East Ridge High School split a win and a loss in its two contests during the last week of school. The Knights played host...
National Dog Day started in 2004, and continues to grow in popularity. Since its beginning, an estimated one million dogs have been saved through adoption in the U.S.
There is a dog out there for everyone! Whether you like big...
by Marty Proctor
The City of Groveland published their proposed annual operating budget for fiscal year 2021 this week. The $94.7 million budget includes $67.3 million expenses and $62.7 million in revenues both excluding reserves and transfers. The budget is...
AdventHealth’s Flight 1 program is undergoing a major expansion with the addition of a second state-of-the-art helicopter and, for the first time, a hangar at the Orlando Executive Airport that will allow the program to react faster to calls...
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ReFranchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
Learn to use the “Lean Canvas” approach to draft a one-page business plan.
Wednesday, Jan 12. 5:30 pm Free Online
Sell Online with Google’s E-Commerce Tools
Learn...
submitted by the Animal League
This handsome boy is an 4-month-old Akita Blend who will be 70-100 lbs. full grown. Oliver is a friendly and personable puppy, who loves attention.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends!...
Benny McLean is a 3rd generation citrus grower in south Lake County. In 1999 he converted 1,500 acres of Florida citrus to organic farming becoming one of the first certified organic citrus growers. Benny McLean is the father of...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
NuWave Health & Wellness recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Clermont Mayor Tim Murry, South Lake Chamber of Commerce President David Colby,...
submitted by Friends of Cooper Memorial Library
Thanks to everyone who turned out to browse and buy, the book sale resulted in over $6,000 in funds to be used by the “Friends” to continue supporting programs and events that otherwise...
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida plans to observe the Jewish High Holidays with special services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. This year, Congregation Sinai will share special prayer sessions with members...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont and Read to Sydney will partner with the Clermont Police Department to host a Pop-Up Library for Children of all ages.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 10 am-Noon. Clermont...
The district has expanded the list of sites where free meals will be offered to students during the extended statewide school closures, now expected to last until at least April 15.
Initially, meals were to be distributed at five locations...
Find your rhythm! Join us for a heartwarming, energizing good time on June 29 at 11 a.m. at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-27.
HeArt Rhythms is a hands-on program for kids, teens and adults. Feel the power...
Submitted by the Animal League
Miss Mercy is a sweet 6-year-old female Beagle/Chihuahua Blend and weights about 13 pounds. She loves to have her back and belly scratched and likes to be with her people. She is friendly with all people and...
By Carl Gordon,
When you visit Montverde, you are reminded of a sleepy little town on Florida’s scenic byway near Lake Apopka…nobody expects a “horror-themed” coffee shop … but just outside Montverde Academy, you will find the Coffee Shop of...
The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont will be holding its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 29th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Wesley Center, 715 W Juniata St. The Wesley Center...
By Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
The South Lake County Historical Society is proud to introduce its Board of Directors for 2019. Officers for the coming year are President-Jim Briggs, Vice President- Devon “Pete” Cole, Treasurer-Karen Miller, Assistant...
The public is invited to vote for their favorite photos of Lake County’s waterbodies, which will be included in the 2019 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar. Online voting is now open at www.lakecountyfl.gov/adoptlake and will close at midnight on Sunday, November 4.
A...
Since 2008, local community leader Samuel Davis Jr. has successfully held the title as CEO and general manager of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, which serves more than 9,000 customers in Lake County (over 3,700 in Clermont alone).
Davis has...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in March including a Cooper Concert Series event, a lecture on the Fiesty Females in Florida History, and the Friends of the Library Opera Club.
As a part of the Cooper Concert...
On Saturday, October 20, the members of the Clermont Garden Club will be selling “homegrown” plants outside the Garden Club which is located at 849 West Avenue near downtown Clermont. Hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Inside...
Minneola council, management team, and staff came together on Monday morning, January 4, to celebrate the official groundbreaking of its newest project, “A NEW FIREHOUSE”. Councilmember Pam Serviss thanked everyone who attended the event and concluded with “Let’s Throw...
submitted by The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “The Magic of Mendelssohn”, conducted by Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops. They will feature world-renown Konstantin Dimitrov performing one of the most beloved violin concertos...
The Hope Center Mobile Block Party and the Mascotte Police Department hs hosting Autism Rocks. Come to the party on Saturday, May 28 at the Mascotte Civic Center, located at 121 N Sunset Ave., Mascotte.
There will be photo opportunities,...
Lake County’s UF/IFAS Extension is inviting the public to experience the region’s vast array of locally grown fresh produce during a farm-to-table Tour on Friday, May 17 from 8 am to 5 pm.
Participants will experience a guided bus tour...
Spend an evening under the stars at the 9th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo on Thursday, November 7, from 5 pm – 8:30 pm at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. With an emphasis on local food and drink,...
The Southern on 8th is a new restaurant coming to Downtown Clermont at the corner of 8th and Montrose (formerly 801 City Grille). The building is currently being renovated.
Local resident and business owners Darren Johnson and partners Richard and...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Sellstate Innovation Realty celebrated the grand opening of its Clermont office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC). Clermont Mayor Tim Murry, SLCC President David Colby and...
Here are only a few of the happenings in South Lake this month. Check out the SLT Calendar of Events for many more upcoming happenings.
Nov 17, 18, 19 at 8 pm and Nov 20 at 3 pm
Munsters...
The 2018-2019 season at the Clermont Performing Arts Center offers an extraordinary variety of performances to match the diverse tastes of its Central Florida community. From “One Night in Memphis” to “Journey to Oz” to “Flamenco Vivo” and “iLuminate,”...
The Clermont Garden Club is pleased to pick the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carroll at 1209 Giovanni Blvd in the Verde Ridge neighborhood (off of old Hwy 50) as the February yard of the month. The Carroll's...
by Marty Proctor
Habitat for Humanity Lake Sumter in coordination with the Construction Academy at South Lake High School (SLHS) is preparing to present the keys to a new home to Cynthia Hernandez and her family in Mascott.
The home was...
by Michelle Delaney
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks attends Clermont City Council and gives a BOCC update.
The main concerns voiced regularly by the residents are roads, traffic, and the county’s failure to keep...
Darren and Karen Johnson, owners of The Clermont Brewing Company (CBC), have a strong stake in the community. Darren has lived in Clermont for over 25 years. His wife Karen (maiden name McGuire) has lived in Clermont her entire...
Clermont - At last Tuesday's City Council Meeting, Tim Murry, a life-long Clermont resident, requested changing the current street name Bloxam Avenue, between Hooks and Division Streets, to Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Blvd. uniting two Clermont communities. Murry plays a vibrant role...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a special showing of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 1:45 pm in room 108. Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera with...
Each year, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) holds a 12-week Wellness Challenge; a competition to see who can lose the most weight and pursue a healthier lifestyle overall.
On Friday, June 21, Cyndi Staudt, Community Wellness Coordinator at the...
Two men suspected of attempted homicide were arrested earlier this afternoon without incident. Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) warrants units with the assistance of Clermont Police detectives took Mr. David Simpson and Mr. Marcus Brown into custody following a...