Submitted by Leesburg Stake Volunteers
Members of the Minneola Ward, Leesburg Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cleared debris from a yard in Port Orange. Leesburg stake teams organized a supply line at the command center...
Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as Clermont Main Street presents the highly anticipated MEGA Food Trucks Event on June 24. Showcasing more than 50 food trucks and vendors, this event will transform downtown Clermont into...
Lake EMS implemented the Handtevy Pediatrics System last November after receiving a generous donation from Orlando Health that was approved by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Handtevy is a pediatric resuscitation system that saves lives and reduces...
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...
On Sunday, July 25, #AuxiliaryCommunityOutreach Chairwoman Letitia Price, Jr. Vice Judy Pape and Chaplain Cathy Thompson volunteered to fill backpacks with school supplies for students at the Charity Across South Lake event. Over 3,000 backpacks were filled that day....
Article and photos by Carl Gordon
“Caution: Exposure to music may cause sudden outbursts of joy, happiness, energy, creativity, awareness and spontaneous healing.”
This is the sign that greets you as you enter into Rick Barclay’s world, otherwise known as the...
Oakland Heritage Day, presented by Orlando Health and in partnership with Healthy West Orange and the Oakland Nature Preserve, returns this month to commemorate Oakland’s 135th anniversary. The time-honored festival will be revitalized with fresh, new experiences tailored for...
The 30th annual Clermont High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 30, in the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 715 W. Juniata Street, Clermont.
Any student who attended CHS, their spouse or guests, as well as...
by Linda Charlton
The first of two Victory Pointe lawsuits has survived a major legal challenge and appears headed for trial. In that lawsuit, filed in May of 2017, Stephen Sprinkles alleges that the City of Clermont took part of...
A group of former professional and Major League Baseball players and coaches joined together to create an unprecedented baseball event for Central Florida. The Prospect Pre-Draft Tournament will be a feasible alternative for potential baseball prospects in the region.
During...
The School Board is focusing on one of seven options for how attendance boundaries will shift in preparation for the opening for two new schools in south Lake. That option, known as “6A,” would greatly relieve crowding at Sawgrass...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of household hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event in Clermont. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting items...
Looking to find that special someone? The Lake County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees in February during its “Meet Your Match” pet adoption promotion.
The shelter is located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares, FL 32778. It is...
Article and Photos by Audrey Davis, South Lake Tablet
Monday, October 2nd - Lake Minneola vs East Ridge
On the night of October 2nd, East Ridge Knights and the Lake Minneola Hawks faced off in a highly anticipated football game. The...
Submitted by The team at Keep Clermont Rural
keepclermontrural@gmail.co
Friends,
This email is longer than usual, with multiple important updates. Please try to read to the end as they are all important and time sensitive.
Lake Nellie project on Lakeshore is coming...
By The Animal League
My name is Knickers and I am the last of my litter waiting to find my forever family. I am such a sweet boy and I love everyone! As I am just 5 months old, I still have...
The Clermont Garden Club will be holding its Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 2 pm at its the Clermont Garden Cub, located at 849 West Avenue, near downtown Clermont.
The sale features plants...
Congratulations to The Bunker Pawn and Gun on its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand to host the ribbon-cutting.
The Bunker Pawn & Gun, located at 1043 W. Hwy 50- Clermont, specializes in pawn transactions,...
By Kendyl Cardwell
As of current forecasts, it seems that central Florida is luckily going to be spared the wrath of Hurricane Dorian. The only thing Florida runners are more used to than 100-degree weather is dealing with hurricanes like...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School Celebrates its Terrific Kids for October
Kindergarten- AJ Ippolito, Cole Bennett, Jace West, Delilah Farzati,...
The public is invited to attend a floral design demonstration and “make & take” at 10:00 am on August 17th at the Clermont Garden Club, located at 849 West Avenue in Clermont. The fee is $20 and checks are...
After the past two years, everyone can use a break, so why not go to the Historic Village and spend a relaxing afternoon? Start with a leisurely stroll on the trail overlooking beautiful Lake Minneola and then tour the...
Lake County Balloon Festival
Yesterday at 9:17 AM ·
Once again, we apologize about the high winds this weekend. As balloons cannot inflate, it was better to postpone rather than have everyone show up to find no balloons on display! If...
Montverde Academy is extremely proud to announce Jiawei (Jery) Chen, an eighth-grade student, has had her drawing, “Fly Higher with Toyota,” earn a Silver Award in Age Category 3 (youth, ages 12-15 years old) of Toyota’s Dream Car USA...
All creative children, teens, adults, and art aficionados are encouraged to sign up for the annual Clermont Chalk Art Competition which will be held at the 12th Annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival on Saturday, November 3, from 10 am...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Clermont couple Brandi and Marc DeVita opened the Clermont Cafe in 2018 and since have served good home-cooked, country-style meals to its diners.
Chef Marc DeVita is originally from Hopedale, Massachusetts, and moved...
Building Blocks Ministries Day Training Program was honored to be chosen by Real Life Christian Academy as one of fourteen organizations throughout Central Florida to participate on Friday, November 18th in the Academy’s SALT Project. (Serving and Learning Together)....
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for another worthy cause in Clermont.
The Clermont Police Department will host Lake County’s annual Break the Silence Stop the Violence 5K to benefit Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will...
by Kevin Grogan, Dash-Sports
Take a ride through Minneola near the new turnpike exit and you will see why many of us have concern. Go for a walk or run on Lakeshore Drive past Palisades and you will feel it. ...
by Marty Proctor
Groveland recently completed painting the water tanks at the City Utilities Sunshine facility on 19 north of 27. City councilman Mike Radzik resoundingly stated, “the tanks are now a beautiful gateway to the City of Groveland.” TJ...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Ukelele, and I am a handsome 8-month-old male Domestic Shorthaired ginger kitty! I am as sweet as can be and I will purr in your ear all day long! My foster mommy...
Members of the Clermont Garden Club recently attended the installation of Gwen Carter as new Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) District VII Director. Gwen (center of photo in white dress) is a member of the Clermont Garden Club. ...
George F. Hixson’s unprecedented contribution to Kiwanis International is the reason the George F. Hixson Fellowship was established on October 1, 1983, and Hixson is the only person in the history of Kiwanis who held the office of President...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue COVID-19 immunizations at the Cooper Memorial Library located at 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont. However, please be aware that tomorrow evening we will close, and operations will be...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces upcoming election worker information sessions.
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work the polls on Election Day, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County Supervisor of...
Aria Sallin, a rising ninth grader at Montverde Academy, has been training in competitive dance since age 3. She recently competed at Nexstar Dance Nationals with her team from The Dance Collective of Winter Garden. For her solo, Aria...
Have you considered a new career for the New Year? Lake Technical College is offering an excellent opportunity for Lake County residents which includes a scholarship that fully covers program tuition, lab fees, books, uniforms and state exam fees. ...
Help register voters. Cecelia Canady from the Lake County Supervisor of Elections office will be leading a class on 3rd party voter registration training for the Lake County Democratic Party. Volunteers who wish to assist the Lake County Dems...
The UF/IFAS Extension in Lake County, the University of Florida’s local Extension campus in Tavares, will be offering a variety of educational programs for the public during the month of August.
Thursday, August 15 from 10 am - 11 am
Diabetes...
We want the world to go back to normal but, it can't as quickly as we would like. It makes me think about what it might have been like during the Spanish Flu. Back in 1918, they didn't have...
The Lake County Board of Commissioners recognized Montverde Academy’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball team with an official Proclamation, presented by Sean Parks, Lake County Commission, District 2, for their outstanding season. Earlier this year, the Eagles team won the 2018...
Written by Kevin Grogan, DASH-SPORTS
One of the true hidden gems in Downtown Clermont is Corelli's Pantry & Italian Restaurant. This amazing shop nestled in the middle of Montrose Street is run by David Affrunti. David and his wife Angelina...
submitted by Lion Nick Jones
CLERMONT—MINNEOLA LIONS CLUB has seen more interest from families coming out to the Lion's shooting range in Groveland, across from Tractor Supply and the new Groveland Safety Complex.
The Lions' gun range has proven to be a...
The Lake County Public Library System is sponsoring a “Food for Fines” food donation campaign in May. At the Minneola Schoolhouse Library donations will be accepted Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 31. All food donated at the Library will...
November is designated as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month to bring awareness about the big problem the less fortunate face in society.
With the upcoming holiday season and lack of food along with rising housing costs, it can be...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Central Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is offering the following free Quit Tobacco Class:
2-Hour Tools to Quit Program
Friday, April 19th from 1:30 pm to 3:30...
Last Saturday, the City of Groveland kicked off its Founders Day celebration with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Groveland Park located on 40-acres on Wilson Lake Parkway.
After the groundbreaking, the celebration continued at Groveland's Downtown Festival Park...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
Darren Gray, Clermont’s City Manager, was the featured speaker at the November meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society.
Assisted by the city’s new Director of Communications, Kathryn Deen, and a power...
Written by Dr. Jeffrey Fitch, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Emergency Department Medical Director
When the siren is wailing and someone is trying to get your vital signs, you do not want the ambulance to have to travel any farther than...
By Marty Proctor
On November 21, the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) hosted a hike and creek viewing at Wolf Branch Sink Preserve. Over 200 members of the public came to visit and hike during the four-hour opening. A one-mile...