Thursday, April 2 - The Department of Health-Lake announced its first two (2) COVID-19 deaths in Lake County.
As of 11 am, Lake County has 76 cases of COVID-19 across the county, 13 of these cases are hospitalized.
Total Reported COVID-19 cases...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners took the first step today to repealing a tax on businesses in the unincorporated area.
The tax – known as a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) – is currently required for any business to...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Unity. I am a 55 pound, female Labrador Retriever Blend and almost 2 years old! My friends at The Animal League saved me and my young puppies from a rural shelter. My...
Coming off the heels of 2017’s catastrophic Atlantic hurricane season, with 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes, emergency officials are again reminding residents to be vigilant this year.
Experts predict the upcoming hurricane season could be near...
When schools reopen in August, students and teachers will be back in the classroom and they will need the tools to succeed.
The community is encouraged to donate supplies for Lake County Schools teachers and students in person and online.
Red...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Woman’s Club member Debbie Milwee visited the Clermont Historic Village Museum recently with a generous donation from her organization to the Clermont Historical Society. Debbie presented the check to CHS Treasurer Dieter Grube...
Florida restaurants are opening in accordance to Gov. DeSantis Phase 1, Executive Order, which states that restaurants may offer outdoor seating with 6 feet of space between tables and indoor seating at 25 percent capacity.
“As a business-friendly city, restaurants may...
FROM FDOT:
Beginning Tuesday, July 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin shifting traffic on State Road 33 to a temporary bridge in preparation for the demolition of the old Green Swamp Bridge and construction of a replacement...
By Jennifer Robertson
When was the last time you went out with your coworkers for lunch? Had a breakfast meeting at your favorite spot? Or attended an event hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce?
Social events are in short supply...
Now is the time to plant caladium bulbs, and the Clermont Garden Club is the place to buy them! We have several different varieties (pictured is “Florida Cardinal”) for sale this year. Cost is $5.00 for 6 bulbs. Come...
The Clermont Police Department hosted the Lake County leg of the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday, April 25.
Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 67 counties in...
Peggy Haake, National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary, will visit the Clermont VFW and Auxiliary Post 5277 on March 19th at 11 am.
Peggy Haake of Kahului, Hawaii, was elected National President...
On 08/05/22, at approximately 8:15 pm, the Clermont Fire Department and EMS responded to a residence in the 1400 Block of W. Hwy. 50 for a medical call. The call was made by the wife of the subject, who...
The American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden is holding a 2.2 Mile Ruck Walk to help raise money and community awareness of the 22 veteran and active duty suicides happening per day due to PTS. Two WWII vets...
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to...
Join the Celebration! The United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is having a Hometown Hero Hoedown. Family Fun and Games, Food Trucks, Entertainment, and Music all part of . the celebration in honor of the Hometown Hero Recipients.
The...
Dash Sports, FloDash Events and AdventHealth are coming together for a multi-year partnership that will deliver more opportunities for health and wellness to residents across Lake County.
From walkers and runners to elite athletes, Dash Sports provides top brand running...
Everyone wants to help the victims of Hurricane Michael but we need to make sure our help is effective.
There are scammers who will profit off this disaster. Before sending a contribution, do some research. Be sure you give to...
The Kiwanis Division 9 Lt. Governor Alan Garcia conducted the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He reminded the members that the evening meetings, held on the 4thTuesday of the month, are in an out-of-the-box format...
Florida Rush Soccer, a leading provider of youth soccer programming, coaching education and tournament management is joining forces with Lake Lacrosse and US Lacrosse (USL) to launch a new youth developmental lacrosse program. Florida Rush Lacrosse (FLRushlax) will be...
On Thursday, November 2, the Summit Greens Tennis Club will partner with the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) to host a family-friendly fundraiser for the GCCF at Summit Greens Clubhouse Ballroom, 1190 Summit Greens Blvd., Clermont (main entrance is...
The 7th annual Clermont Clay 15k has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 8, due to recent changes to the Lake County construction timeline on Schofield Road. Clermont's 10-mile Loop is a one-of-a-kind clay surface that athletes from all over...
Across the United States, Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11. The day proudly recognizes and honors all military veterans, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
In observance of Veterans Day, members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont...
Clermont Middle School will present STEM Family Night on Thursday, April 11, from 6 to 8 pm at the school.
Students will have opportunities to participate in several “make and takes,” including making a harmonica, creating a mini-density tower and...
For the 19th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. In 2021, Public Works staff oversaw the installation of 2,562 trees, which...
Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will accept book donations again starting Monday, February 1, 2021. Your generous donations will help fund programs for library patrons of all ages. Please consider a donation of gently-used fiction & non-fiction...
Free lunches and breakfasts will continue to be served to children up to age 18 at select Lake County locations throughout the summer.
The distribution schedule will remain the same: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However,...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Hope Barton Fine Arts Studio & Gallery recently opened here in Clermont to help celebrate the creative quality of professional local artists and crafters. The Hope Barton Gallery has been established...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, June 7 from 5:30 to 9 pm. With a live band, food trucks, craft vendors...
By Stuart Wilson, Mango Tree Arts
The Thrive Clermont organization held a Thrive Supporter’s Brunch on Sunday, December 9 at The Lab Hair Studio in Downtown Clermont. This event is an annual thank you to the individuals and organizations that...
Clermont Garden Club Plant - Four fairies playing in the BONSAI FICUS BENJAMINA or (Weeping Fig). The plant likes to be dry with moderate to bright light and it likes to be pot bound. The Ficus does drop its leaves.
Library Assistant,...
Hanover Family Builders celebrated the grand opening of their new Ardmore Reserve community, located at 1321 Blarney St., Minneola on Saturday, February 24. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, family and friends welcomed the residential builders into...
Department of Health-Lake announced that Thursday, January 14 will be the last day the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center will be the COVID-19 immunization site. The location of the new South Lake drive-thru site in Groveland will be announced soon. Date...
Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
Shooters and friends:
The gun range is the Lion's Club primary means of raising funds for its various charities. The range is open to the public from 8 am - noon, on the second, third and fourth...
submitted by LCWA
On Saturday, September 16th, A Lakefront Homeowners Shoreline Forum will be held at the E.L. Puryear Building (243 Lake Ave Groveland, FL 34736) from 9 am to Noon.
Come join the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) in...
Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live! (March 18-19 at 7:30 pm)
Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live returns to Clermont with four classic artists who’ve been around the world but never on stage at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, including...
The deadline to submit an application for Mural Application Phase 3, the final phase, is due January 15, 2023. Local artists that are interested in submitting artwork to be considered for Minneola’s Murals on The Trail Project should visit...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
Join Pastfinders to welcome Mags Gaulden virtually from Ontario, Canada as she teaches us the ins and outs of using our DNA in a project group.
A DNA group Project allows the researchers to...
While Eustis High School may sit at just 100 feet above Sea Level, many of its students this coming year will have their studies aimed several thousand feet higher than that. Through a partnership with the Aircraft Owners and...
For the Rotary year 2019-2020, Rotarians Oscar Brea and Sam Worrell were recognized as Rotarians of the Year.
Oscar is a newer member that has stepped into many leadership roles. He will serve as Treasurer this new rotary year and...
At a recent South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Sheri Lewin of Thrive Clermont brought along a few members to assist her in describing what Thrive Clermont is all about and its importance to teens in the south Lake...
The City of Clermont is launching a new Virtual Bingo program for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Bingo will kick off on September 3 and will continue at 2 p.m. Thursdays on the City of Clermont YouTube channel. This...
The start of the school year can bring uncertainty for many students. They may worry about a new school, new teachers or making new friends. Concerns about COVID-19, in-person classes, and whether to wear a mask certainly can add...
Starting Monday, November 15th, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be offering Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and up at the following locations:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site
located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru...
On June 28, a team of eight will leave on a 30-hour plane ride to Pampanga, Philippines, for nine days of missions work. While there, the team, which includes a school teacher and a school principal, and two certified...
Friday, May 5 from 5:30 pm - 9 pm in Downtown Clermont along Montrose Street.
Saturday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm in the Town of Montverde at Kirk Park (17436 Division St., Montverde.
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May 6 at 6 pm...
Daniel Keel is turning 101 this month and the King's Ridge Men's Club, along with neighbors and friends are celebrating this very special event with him. A neighborhood parade will be held in his honor on September 25th.
Daniel has...
Lake County Commissioner Doug Shields was elected to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors on July 1, during the Association’s Annual Conference and Educational Exhibit held in Orange County, Florida.
“It’s an honor to represent Lake County...
