Sam Worrell served on the board of directors as Treasurer, Co-chaired the annual golf tournament, and headed the high school Interact Club sponsorships. He also worked with the High School students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp...
Saturday, May 5 was a fun-filled day in Clermont. The Clermont Trolley, the newest addition to Historic Downtown Clermont, proved to be a tremendous park-and-ride success. For the first time, the trolley traveled along its route down the streets of...
Montverde Academy appoints a new director to the Educational Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC), Dr. Caryn Long Middle School Science teacher and STEM SAC coordinator. The director of the ETIC provides proactive, collaborative leadership in the identification, development, implementation,...
During the month of April, the Florida Department of Children and Families, along with Prevent Child Abuse, is engaging communities throughout Florida to renew a collaborative commitment to break the cycle of abuse and neglect, to coordinate efforts to...
IMG Citrus, a family-owned, vertically-integrated citrus grower, packer, and shipper in Vero Beach, FL, is celebrating its 40 years of business. Their Florida Citrus business began in 1979 when Michel Sallin, IMG Citrus President, traveled to Florida seeking investment...
On the third Saturday of every month at 10 am, Clermont Mayor Gail Ash meets with interested members of the community for an informal coffee and conversation. The coffees are held in different businesses throughout the community.
The January coffee was...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Teth Adam (Dwayne Johnson) was given the powers of the Gods and used them to stop the tyrannical ruler of Kahndaq. 5,000 years later, he is released from his imprisonment to help modern-day Kahndaq...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports - Week in Review (February 11-17)
Monday, February 12
The Boys Basketball team won their first game in the District Tournament against West Port, 86 – 81.
Tuesday, February 13
The...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Texas Roadhouse located at 2457...
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended An Afternoon Tea Party sponsored by the Women for Hospice. The event was held in The Magnolia Room at Lake Sumter State College in Leesburg.
Women for Hospice is an organization of...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Christian Men in Action-Clermont hosted their 15th Annual Christmas Eve Party to give toys and meals to less fortunate families at McKinney Park in Clermont.
Several hundred children and parents came through an organized...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership has just announced its new 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The CDP is a not-for-profit association of small business owners in and around the downtown Clermont area.
CDP Board: The newly elected CDP Board has Kimberly Grogan...
Lake County Schools is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. All nominations must be submitted online by Thursday, February 28, at 5 pm.
To be considered for induction, nominees must be individuals...
Lake County will host virtual sessions to outline program details regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for landlords and property managers on Thursday, March 11 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. The session will also...
The Clermont Garden Club will present a “Fun with Flowers” workshop on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Join Leslie Thomas, owner of The Seaside Succulent, to create a beautiful galvanized tin container filled with colorful succulents. Perfect for a porch, patio or windowsill!...
The East Lake County Library presents at the Sorrento Elementary School on Tuesday, July 30, at 6:00 pm.
Michele is an author, public speaker, trainer, and security consultant focused on the U.S., Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Her first...
The Clermont Police Department
At the Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 10, Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway addressed the council regarding its hero:
"K-9 Pike has been with the Clermont Police Department since July of 2015. During his seven...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
The new South Lake Non-Profit Think Tank was recently launched by Otis Taylor to help unify all local area non-profit agencies and community organizations as well as to personify the pride and community spirit...
Lake County firefighters have teamed up with the Lake County Animal Shelter for what has become a new tradition to save shelter pets during the holiday season. Together, firefighters and adoptable cats and dogs will grace the pages of...
Six Lake County first responders from the Lake County Office of EMS and Clermont Fire Department are being credited for saving a man’s life after tirelessly performing CPR for more than 40 minutes.
Shabiah Gordon's near-death experience began in the...
Lake County students will demonstrate their expertise in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair next month.
The event, sponsored by Lake County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department, will showcase the...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Michael’s Foundation has been established to support veterans and their families by restoring life of purpose, encouraging empowerment while promoting health and well-being through Farm Fun Day programs and beneficial support services....
The 100th Anniversary of the Lake County Fair, presented by Vann Gannaway Chevrolet, is set to open Thursday, April 8th and will run through April 17th. This 10-day event at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Eustis will feature livestock...
Clermont City Council approved a CUP to allow a 28,700 square-foot single building with associated parking on 2.82 +/- acres in the Tuscany Village Planned Unit Development, located west of the Hammock Ridge Road and US 27 intersection.
The micro-hospital will provide...
The Clermont City Council recently approved the request of the Clermont Historical Society, Inc. to amend their 2013 agreement in order to add the Grace Chapel and replica outhouse to the Clermont Historic Village, located at 490 West Avenue...
Congratulations to The Lake County Office of Emergency Medical Services newest lieutenants, Luis Ramirez, Brandon Smith, Erica Wisniewski, and Robert Dellow. They were promoted during a recent pinning ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
Erica Wisniewski
Erica Wisniewski was born in...
The Civil Air Patrol’s Lake Composite Squadron FL-021 cadets will be assisting with the Liberty Foundation Fly-In at the Leesburg International Airport at Sunair Aviation on February 1 and 2, 2020.
The Liberty Foundation’s new 2020 “Salute to Veterans” tour...
The City of Clermont is offering separate drama programs for pre-teens and teens this summer at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
Drama Kids Summer Camp is open to children ages 6-12, while the Acting...
Sample 20+ wines at the Downtown Clermont Wine Stroll on Saturday, August 20 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Browse the shops in Downtown Clermont
$20 per person. Tickets can be purchased from Optima One Realty beginning at 5:30 pm the day of...
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 Friday, August 13, everyone is invited to take their lunch break to support a good cause at a local musician’s annual Lunchtime Concert. For the 13th year, Steve Ferrell will host the concert to raise funds to help...
BY Derrick Chubbs
For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank?
As Central Florida’s emergency food...
Jacob Stein, principal of Mount Dora Middle School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2019-20, and Charles Feld, assistant principal at East Ridge High School, is the district’s new Assistant Principal of the Year.
The announcements...
Clermont Brewing Company (CBC) has closed temporarily. The closure of the popular, local brewery was announced after two of its employees tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Owner and operator Darren Johnson, a long-time resident of Clermont, said the...
As a kindergarten teacher, Amy Nichols of Clermont knows how important it is to connect with her students, make them feel special, and help them to love learning. Distance learning has made it more challenging, but not impossible.
Nichols, an...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first “Break the Silence - Stop the Violence 5K” to benefit the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will take place on Oct. 6, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located...
On Tuesday, August 9, Clermont City Council addressed concerns regarding an amendment approved in 2021 relating to watercraft rental businesses. The proposed revision would limit the number of Jet Skis available for rent per day and the number of...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evenings of Monday, Feb. 1, Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 3, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in...
The 100th Annual Lake County Fair opens its gates on April 8. The fun continues through April 17.
April 8 gates open at 4:50 pm a Ceremony/Welcome Show with Mayor Ferris Wheeler.
Gates/Carnival Open
Strolling Acts
5:00-11:00 PM
Fritzy Brothers One Man...
Tim Kelley, Senior Pastor of Grace Connection Church located in Saint Petersburg, addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He reflected on and shared with them the day his 20-year-old daughter was accidentally shot in the church and...
Upcoming Events
May 4th
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose
First Friday is a great way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend. The fun starts at 5:30 pm. in Downtown Clermont. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to the...
The Clermont Youth Council is an ongoing program providing students selected from the three south Lake County high schools a chance to learn about city government and many of the city departments. After months of familiarization and interaction with the city,...
Tonight, Tuesday, May 28, the Clermont City Council will meet to consider awarding the bid for the construction of the highly anticipated public boat ramp to Traverse Group, Inc. in the budgeted amount of $2,491,313.73 with $750,000 of approved funding...
Mascotte Charter Elementary School and The Kiwanis Club celebrate Terrific Kids.
Emilee Hill, Aaliyah King, Ariana Luna, Alara Tinch, Lily Haddox, Hailey Olson, Elista Velez, Alison Baez-Guzman, Silas Dollar, Adamari Medellin, Nevaeh White, Alizee Romero, Emilia Dominquez, Eli Barreto, Jadea...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving and will reopen Monday,...
The City of Clermont, HDR Consulting and Lake Sumter MPO are hosting a public forum to share information on the East Avenue Complete Street Study and to receive community feedback. This project spans from Minnehaha Avenue and East Avenue...
On Saturday, May 21, from 12 pm to 4 pm, the Kiwanis Club of South Lake is hosting a concert on the 2nd dock just north of the boat ramp on Lake Minneola. Relax and enjoy music performed by...
Jenkins Hyundai and Jenkins Auto Group has donated a Hyundai Santa Fe to the LSSC Foundation for use on Lake-Sumter State College’s campuses.
“I was talking with Dr. Byrd and she said there was a need for a vehicle for...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark Clinic to the south Lake community at an official ribbon cutting. The newly opened health-care clinic is located at 910 West Myers St., directly adjacent to SR 50 in...
More than 60 restaurants and businesses participated in the 9th Annual Taste of South Lake and Business Expo held last Thursday, November 7, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The event offered samplings of a wide variety of scrumptious appetizers, entrees,...