NASA has long encouraged citizen scientists and has a variety of programs that support their mission. Montverde Academy sixth grade students are one of six schools in the world who are participating in a program to collect and upload...
written by Michelle Delaney and Larry Oskin
Ebo Entsuah's efforts paid off on Tuesday evening when voters elected him to Clermont City Council Seat 4.
After Heidi Brishke resigned from Clermont City Council, a special election was included on the November 3rd...
Thousands of local workers have been impacted by job cuts, lost hours or furloughs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the metro Orlando area’s unemployment rate higher than the state’s, Goodwill’s job connection services continue...
The Mascotte Police Department presents Trunk -or-Treat on October 29 from 5 pm to 7 pm at 671 E. Myers Blvd, Mascotte.
The fun-event is FREE.
For more information, call 352-492-3341.
Paladin Healthcare®, LLC, headquartered in Oakland Florida has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Headwalls with Premier Inc. Effective May 1, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms...
submitted by the Groveland Historical Society
The following is the schedule for the March Founders Day events.
Sock Hop https://fb.me/e/2MBg1WyHU
Date: 2nd Friday, March 10th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Lake David Community Center
Costumes are optional, but encouraged.
Saturday, March 18th from 2:00 to...
Modern Art Madness! offers an in-depth look at the “why” behind Modern Art’s varied art movements. We will explore the many “-isms” that fall under the umbrella of Modern Art, like Cubism, Expressionism, Fauvism and Abstract Expressionism. We will...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont are seeking local businesses and community events to host their "Literacy On The Move" Popup Library events. Every week, the Read to Sydney Bookmobile will be set up at a...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to The Hit Men performing many top rock and roll hits from the 60’s to today. The Hit Men came here to Clermont for...
The VFW Auxilliary Post 5277 received a check from Plant Food Systems Inc. in Zellwood to help veterans, active military and their families. Member Susan Abbott said that the Auxilliary expressed thanks to the company for the generous gift.
Members of the Building Blocks Ministries Training Program (Kiwanis AKTION) is managing a Diaper Bank located at the Faith Neighborhood Center. Drop by any of the Diapers Dropoff locations to leave any size diapers.
Building Blocks Ministries
548 S. Hwy 27,...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
Calling all Corona Angels - The Faith Neighborhood Center in Groveland has a hard row to hoe these days, but some corona angels are helping ease the way. Still, more help is needed at...
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray, the visionary leader responsible for the city’s rebranding and the Downtown-Waterfront Master Plan, has announced his resignation.
Gray accepted a new position as deputy county administrator for neighboring Orange County Government starting Dec. 14.
“It has...
Along with the promise of higher-paying jobs, Kroger’s entry into Central Florida will also help hungry students and families at Windy Hill Middle School in Clermont.
At the groundbreaking for its customer fulfillment center in Groveland today, Kroger representatives presented...
Public Natural Gas Utility Partners with Heart of Florida United Way to Support Customers in Need
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has partnered with Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) to launch the utility’s first-ever customer assistance program: LANGD’s...
The Clermont Police Department will conduct a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint this weekend.
The location of the checkpoint will be the 1100 and 1200 blocks of East State Road 50 for all westbound traffic (the approximate location between ABC Liquor and...
By Cris Coniglio
Women in Aviation International hosts a Girl’s In Aviation Day each year across the country in coordination with each of their Chapters around the world. This is a day to inspire and educate female students who seek...
The Clermont Triathlon Club in partnership with Clermont Police Dept, City of Clermont and Sommer Sports is holding a 2-miler to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida--South Lake Branch.
The event will be held on January 15 beginning at 10 am at Waterfront Park,...
Montverde Academy is set to host its annual Montverde Academy Invitational Softball Tournament (MAIST) this weekend as the Eagles welcome in seven elite high school softball teams from different parts of the state of Florida. The tournament is being...
On Dec. 10, the Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in an annual holiday basketball game for a good cause. The game is set to start at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00...
On Friday, January 11, two years after the Groveland City Council issued a proclamation and resolution calling upon the State of Florida to pardon the men who became known as the Groveland Four, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Executive Clemency...
Lake County - Earlier this week, Orlando Health awarded Tina Mumley their first-ever Stork Award for using her quick thinking and communication skills to help a laboring mother deliver her baby. The resident called 911 in active labor while her...
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...
Community leaders and business owners came together to lead nearly 100 BSA scouts at Family Christian Center in Merit Badges sharing expertise in their fields. The day was hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 998 girls, the only all-female BSA...
Montverde Ballet Center recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting officiated by The South Lake Chamber Of Commerce.
The Ballet Center is a ballet-focused school that offers a year-round classical ballet, contemporary jazz, and tap curriculum. Classes are available for...
Sunny the Therapy Pup 2023 tour kicks off in early June. Sunny will be visiting local businesses to brighten everyone’s day and bring goodies everywhere he goes.
Watch for Sunny’s pop-up library events and ice cream socials. Follow SunnytheTherapyPup on...
Erika’s Tea Room in Downtown Clermont will host a leisurely dinner and tea experience for those who want to attend the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Friday night, March 20 concert. Their special pre-concert menu will include a presentation of...
Recent National Breast Cancer Foundation studies have shown that a staggering one in eight women will test positive for breast cancer, and a man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 833. As far as Groveland is...
by Michelle Delaney
I am white, my friend is black. I was born in the United States, my friends were born in China, Vietnam, India, Ireland, Mexico, Italy, Hungry, Serbia, Africa, South America...... I enjoy foods and cultures from around...
Lake-Sumter State College students have a new transfer opportunity after completing their associate in arts degree – New College of Florida in Sarasota, the state’s Honors College.
New College is a member of the State University System of Florida.
Through this...
Pastfinders of South Lake County is a genealogical society. In the 1980s a group of Clermont residents took classes on Genealogy and found it extremely exciting. They wanted to pass on the knowledge they had to others. They decided to...
Sara Echavarria (9th grade) and Lyla Langley (7th grade), both students of Dr. Caryn Long at Montverde Academy, were invited by Marilé Colón Robles, Project Scientist for NASA GLOBE Clouds, to attend a celebration at NASA Langley Research Center...
by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Society
The year 1916 was a big one for Clermont and Minneola. That was the year that the very first multi-classroom school opened here. Not only did it house multiple classrooms, it also had two...
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.
Congratulations to Grassy Lake Elementary's Terrific Kids Chosen this November!
Owen Link, Anaya Gonzalez, Brooklyn Flint, Teddy Diebold, Ayden...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay surprised Michael Randolph of Leesburg High School on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to tell him he has been named the district's Principal of the Year. Her next stop was Beverly Shores Elementary School, where...
The members of Clermont Woman's Club contributed a carload of toys to the children of Headstart and a carload of nonperishables to the local food pantry at Faith Neighborhood Center.
The Clermont Woman's Club invites prospective members to meetings at...
Six Lake County students have been named Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. One Semifinalist is from East Ridge High School, two are from Eustis High School and three are from Montverde Academy.
The six Semifinalists are...
The City of Groveland announced Dan Murphy, an international economic-development specialist with broad marketing experience, is the city’s new Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) manager and economic development project manager.
In his new position, Murphy will manage Groveland’s 1,000-acre CRA district,...
The City of Clermont is offering Goodge Art Classes this summer for ages 5-12 at the Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27. Children will learn basic drawing and painting skills while exploring various art techniques.
Classes start...
By Terah Barrios
With inflation impacting many household budgets, healthy menu planning can feel extremely daunting these days.
But that doesn’t have to be the case: It is possible to build a balanced diet that’s easy, economical and delicious.
After all, what we...
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell
It may be summertime, but on Saturday morning, June 16, the 123 Clermont waterfront parkrunners weren’t sleeping in. It was a humid but beautiful morning as runners, joggers, and walkers set off at 7:30 am to...
Shalom Y'All is a fundraiser featuring over 50 vendors offering products for all ages. Bring your friends, neighbors, family, and people from your groups to come out to shop our various crafters, vendors, bakers, beauty products, jewelry and many...
Across the United States, Memorial Day is observed to commemorate the heroes who died serving the country. In Clermont, our fallen heroes have been solemnly recognized at Oak Hill Cemetary by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Early Saturday morning,...
The City of Clermont will hold its grand opening to Victory Pointe on Friday, July 27, at 10 AM.
Much more than a park, this sophisticated, $9.5-million stormwater system and urban park has been called the linchpin to the city's award-winning...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
OneBlood was established as a not-for-profit organization in 2012. Currently, it distributes more than 1.4 million blood products annually. They partner with more than 250 hospitals across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas to...
Bring the whole family to Family Game Night on Tuesday, July 10 from 6 pm -7:30 pm at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. You bring the fun, the pizza and drinks will be provided as well as the games: Bananagrams, Scrabble,...
The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 29 at Suncreek Brewery, 790 W. Minneola Ave.
Coffee with a Cop is a nationwide program that reinforces good relationships between the...
The Clermont Arts & Recreation Center has been selected as one of two winning projects in the 2021 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest from Niagara Bottling in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
The Perk Your Park...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello there!
My name is Oreo just like those delicious people cookies! I am 4 years old and have been at the rescue for 781 days. They think I am a Dalmatian Blend but who knows! I bet...
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...