submitted by the Lake County Animal Shelter
The Lake County Animal Shelter is teaming up with NBCUniversal Local to participate in the Clear the Shelters™
2022 pet adoption campaign that will take place Aug. 1 – Aug. 31. This partnership features...
Retired Circuit Judge C. Jeffery Arnold is the grandson of J. Ray Arnold, one of Lake County’s most influential pioneers.
J. Ray founded the largest sawmill in the Southeast United States. During the years the mill ran, nearly around the...
The East Ridge High School Theatre Department presents Once Upon a Mattress, the story of a princess and a pea…only with a twist.
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.
The show...
The Friends of Cooper Memorial Library will host Dave DeLuca live with a program of Perfectly Frank. The Music of Frank Sinatra will be held on Tuesday, December 21st, at 5:30 p.m. at Cooper Memorial Library.
Come fly away with Dave...
The Lake County Animal Shelter will launch a new trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program named “Every Day Is Caturday” beginning on June 1. The TNVR program provides a humane and proactive approach to reducing the free-roaming cat population. Online scheduling will...
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) released 2018 statewide standardized assessment results this afternoon.
Eight of the 10 high schools in Lake showed overall gains on the Florida Standards Assessments compared to last year, as did 8 of the 12...
In the 1940s, Bernard Bickel's Lake Susan Lodge and Cottages became a favorite among fishermen and vacationers. In the 1970s - '80s, the Lodge extended its venue to include seafood dining, and entertainment, making it a weekend hotspot in south...
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they are.
This month Chuck Seaver, president of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont visited Central Florida Dreamplex...
This is the 3rd race of the Cool Sommer Mornings Series. Each race features a unique theme. This race features a Love Boat Nautical Theme and a sprint and intermediate distance triathlon, a sprint duathlon, an intermediate aquabike, and...
Many people in the unincorporated area of South Lake County are waiting weeks to have their trash picked up.
Response from Lake County: The Lake County Division of Solid Waste’s vendor for residential trash and recycling collection, Waste Pro,...
The Clermont Police Department and Women’s Council of Realtors will co-host a charity auction to benefit a new quality-of-life initiative started by the Clermont Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving Unit (COPPS).
The auction will be held Thursday, May...
Weekly Sunday Clermont Farmer’s Markets are back in action for spring and growing bigger each week with dozens of safely spaced-out food, craft and specialty vendors each Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Farm fresh organic produce, seafood,...
This time of the year is all about the family. Even though we cannot be together in person, we are in spirit. Remember to share the family stories over Zoom, Email the favorite recipes, and enjoy a toast to loved...
The Animal League Thrift Shop has expanded shopper options with a recent store renovation by adding a department for upscale clothing resale and vintage treasures.
The Animal League, a registered non-profit dog and cat rescue, has come up with...
The City of Orlando’s After-School All-Stars program received a $5,000 donation from Kroger Delivery to help the organization continue its mission while strengthening the current programming and making a positive impact on the youth served in the Orlando area.
“This...
The Coronavirus has been responsible for many changes in BETA THETA, a chapter of ESA but one thing remains certain: The sisterhood remains focused on the community's well-being. Chartered in 1979 (nearly 43 years young) it has given contributions and...
On Saturday, November 7th, from 9 am-2 pm the Clermont Garden Club will hold its Fall Plant Sale and More!.
Available for Sale: Beautiful plants grown by Garden Club members will be sold at a very reasonable price. Also included in...
OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland invites visitors to explore its new joint history and art exhibition: “Old Town Road” and “Land, Water, Air” at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. An open house will be...
Windy Hill Middle School, located at 3575 Hancock Rd, Clermont, is partnering with Food Providers of South Lake to offer food to families in need from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, November 23.
The event is called Share...
Montverde – Recipients of the AP Capstone Diploma Award at Montverde Academy are, from left to right, Larissa Fox, Zachary Hobson, Maria Pesciotta, and Junyu Zhou. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association ( EAA ) Chapter 534 will host a fly-in/drive-in Pancake Breakfast at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport, Leesburg, on October 1, from 9:00 am. until 11:30 am.
The menu includes: ...
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...
Ms. Neleh Johnson of Girl Scout troop 4699 constructed and donated an American Flag retirement box to be placed in front of VFW Post 5277 so the community could bring their torn and faded flags to our post any...
The Clermont Garden Club is proud of the addition of the Purple Martin Bird House to the clubhouse ground. This was donated by Denise Palermo, 2nd Vice President and member of the club. The birdhouse was added to the...
It Started with Steve and Linda Smith
Steve Smith (Acknowledgement)
On a cool Sunday morning in January 2007 following church service in Clermont, Florida, my wife, Linda, and I met a man who would transform our lives forever.
Linda and I...
Perhaps you have already spent time on one of the notable family research websites. You may think you understand what the materials you have found mean, or maybe you are unsure what to do with what you have found....
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
VFW Post 5277 believes in good citizenship to help foster patriotism. That is why they annually participate in a national program to encourage young students to examine our nation’s history along with...
Each year Clermont honors the memories of the victims and heroic first-responders who died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and a thwarted attack on the Capitol.
On Tuesday, September 11 at 10 am, Clermont Fire...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera at the Library on Monday, April 23 at 1:45 pm in room 108, presenting Vincenzo Bellini’s opera I Capuleti e I Montecchi (The Capulets and the Montagues).
I Capuleti e...
Three Lake County commissioners were honored at the 2018 Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference in Orange County.
Chairman Tim Sullivan and Commissioners Wendy Breeden and Sean Parks were honored with the Presidential Advocate recognition, which is given to...
submitted by Larry Oskin
Choice Of Concert Champions! Lake County’s own Symphony Orchestra has concerts planned for this spring with ‘Northern Lights’ to be performed on March 21 & 22. This concert will include the Beethoven Violin Concerto with soloist Konstantin...
The Animal League, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, is excited to announce the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”. This exciting fundraising event, that offers something for...
submitted by The Animal League
Mayweather is a male Domestic Long Hair kitten. This exuberant and playful boy has several brothers and sisters also seeking adoption!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on average...
The Lake County Adult Literacy Program is designed to help learners improve their skills and meet goals such as being able to read the label on a prescription bottle, communicate with their child’s teacher, pass the GED, or complete...
by Kevin Grogan
The sixth edition of the Drive for Men's Health got underway on Saturday morning's Clermont parkrun. The weekly parkrun takes place every Saturday at Hiawatha Park on the west side of Lake Minneola and was the perfect...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Kari Vargas to its board of directors.
Vargas is AdventHealth’s Market CEO for the West Orange and South Lake Counties, and serves as CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden.
“Research shows food insecurity...
Public May Submit Questions, Watch Live Online
The City of Clermont is launching semi-virtual city council meetings until further notice.
The first meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tues., April 14. The meetings will be hosted via Zoom video conferencing and...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Otis Taylor personifies the pride and community spirit that is regularly displayed in the South Lake Community! By founding the Give A Day Foundation, Otis has made hundreds of volunteers into everyday...
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...
Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson is hosting a Chili Cookoff on January 16 from 11 am - 2 pm. Prizes will be given for the top 3 and Best Theme.
$20 per Chili to Enter / $5 to be taster/Judge. Pay registration...
This Saturday, the Clermont Police Department was the site of a Read to Sydney / Kiwanis Club of Clermont Pop-Up Library event. Boys and Girls came to visit, read, and play with Toby the therapy dog and receive free...
On Saturday, December 18, from 10 am-noon, the City of Groveland and its partners will host the 9th Annual Elese Tomlin Community Center Christmas Breakfast and Gift Explosion for families with children in Groveland.
REGISTRATION is required. Call (352) 404-7898...
By Anita, The Passionista, Torres
In my own personal growth journey, I never imagined how much I could learn by living one of my passions: mountain bike riding on nature trails.Here are 5 key lessons learned as a mountain biker...
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that encourages kids to become the best version of themselves.
TERRIFIC:T - Thoughtful, E - Enthusiastic, R - Respectful, R - Responsible, I - Inclusive, F - Friendly, I - Inquisitive, C - Capable
Congratulations to the Mascotte Charter School Terrific...
David W. Jordan announced today, under the authority Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-52 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and declaration of state of emergency, the extension and waiving of delinquency fees of certain licenses. Emergency Order 041320...
After adopting a brand new Community Development Code (CDC), the City of Groveland is tentatively scheduled to hold a special virtual Wednesday Workshop on Wednesday, August 12th, at 10 am. This Zoom conference will demonstrate the code in its...
Dear Friends of the Community Foundation of South Lake County,
Just over a year ago, all our lives changed due to the pandemic, and much of the change will be long-lasting. As we continue to navigate our "new normal," your...
Congregation Sinai will host an exciting Spring Oldie’s Concert with music from the 50's, 60's and 70's starting at 7 pm on Saturday night, May 18 at 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland, FL 34736. This concert is open to...
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado (LSE: OCDO), one of the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailers, announced Groveland, as the second location for one of their Customer Fulfillment Centers (CFC).
“Kroger is incredibly excited...
Tomorrow, Sunday, November. 7, is the last day to enjoy Golden Corral's endless buffet of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert favorites. The restaurant, located at 1555 Grand Hwy, Clermont, is closing.
The location is expected to become the future site...