Twenty-six years ago, on June 14, 1994, Jim Johnson opened The Village Goldsmith under the same oak tree, that remains next to his business to this day.
The three on-site master goldsmiths, Jim Johnson, the owner; Jose Carpio, who worked in the...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
In boxing, they say it's the punch you don't see coming that knocks you out. Let’s face it, 2020 has kept the punches coming, and if you own a business, chances are you have...
The Lake County School Board will meet next week to vote on Superintendent Diane Kornegay’s proposal that would require students and staff at schools with the highest percentage of positive COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of...
Lake Minneola High School HOSA (Future Health Professionals) won 1st place in Nursing Assisting for the second year in a row. HOSA is the largest international organization for middle school, high school, and postsecondary/collegiate students with an interest in the...
Vex Robotics is an international program that allows students from elementary schools through college to design, build, program, and drive robots in competitions around the world. In Lake County, alone, there are hundreds of students who participate on teams...
Banks Helfrich, Lake County Soil And Water Conservation District Seat 1/Chairperson, spends his summers as JiggleMan.
Helfrich as JiggleMan has kept kids of all ages laughing long after the show has ended. He has performed at countless schools, libraries and festivals...
The much-anticipated free event will offer the community all things SALSA!
A display of cultural cuisine through a variety of exquisite dishes along with live salsa music and dancing. Lots of activities for the whole family including Chihuahua races, Domino...
Clermont City Council recently approved the city's 2019 budget. The millage rate remains the same, 4.2061, which is the rate used for the past three years. The city-wide budget is $148.8 million, which is $7.3 less than the current...
The City of Groveland is excited to celebrate 100 years of natural charm with locals and friends from across South Lake County! February's celebration will focus on the years 1922-1972. Each weekend festival day will include games, a kids’...
by Marty Proctor
The South Lake Dixie Youth Baseball League (SLDYB) had its opening day on Saturday morning March 7. The event kicked off at 9:30 am with team pictures followed by a series of opening games. Vice Mayor Mike...
Three Montverde Academy students enjoyed the amazing opportunity of performing with Yo Yo Ma, the world’s most celebrated cellists, and Colin Jacobsen, violinist and composer.
Montverde Academy was invited by The Orlando Philharmonic to send three representatives from our MVA...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Ember Simpkins - Administrative Office Specialist
Rachel Ornelaz – Adult Education
Jacoby Johnson - Auto Collision Technology
Chardeon Jackson – Baking & Pastry
Alicia Charlton -...
Submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
On Tuesday, September 6, the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC), District 7, held its first meeting under the direction of its new officers. Members were asked to bring donations for Head Start which is...
Submitted by Animal League
This handsome and spunky boy is a 2-month-old Heeler and Labrador Blend. Dallas will possibly grow up to be around 45-50lbs. He's a very good boy who loves to play with his toys, siblings, and humans. Dallas is...
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The information below is intended as a “guide” to businesses interested in applying for a loan under the extended Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as provided for in the Economic Aid Act. It is just a guide. There are specific provisions...
Leaping lizards! Let our insects, arachnids, reptiles, and amphibians teach and entertain you on Friday, July 15 at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-Hwy 27.
Zoo Mom Science is a true Florida, family business with...
This year, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) was involved in many programs, projects and public events, including the planning/preparation of two peaceful protests; implementing COVID protocols; executing a BODY Cam program and a new ONLINE reporting system, and maintaining...
President Biden's goal of 70 percent of adults receiving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine by the 4th of July wasn't achieved but Americans are still in better shape than there were last year. However, The U.S...
submitted by GastroMD
World Baking Day is May 17th, 2022, a day to celebrate the fun of making a sweet treat. When we think of baked goods, we think of tasty items like cakes, cookies, dessert rolls, pies, muffins, and...
Florida Family Furniture, located at 20180 US 27 N, Clermont, celebrated its rebranding on Friday, April 19. Family and friends came to help celebrate the event and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
Owner...
The Lake County Tax Collector is the only official provider of registration renewals for Lake County. There are many ‘unofficial’ websites on the internet that offer tag renewal services. Using these websites can result in paying extra fees beyond...
The Clermont Woman’s Club held its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on October 25th at Gabby’s Banquet Facility. Women were seen in their most stylish hats at the "Hats Off To Fashion" event. "Successful events like this are made possible...
Starting Monday, the district will close 11 meal distribution sites where fewer students have been picking up free breakfasts and lunches. Those sites will be consolidated with nearby locations.
Since the statewide announcement of schools closing until April 15 as...
Silkia Gonzalez, a graduating student at East Ridge High School, received a $1,500 Beta Theta Sisters Memorial Scholarship from Beta Theta member Joan Kyle.
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, hosts an annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser. This year...
Every day, 100 Americans are killed with guns. The gun homicide rate in the U.S. is 25 times higher than that of other developed countries, but research shows that common-sense public safety laws can reduce gun violence and save...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society is celebrating 30 years of educating and assisting others to find their lineage. Pastfinders is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 by a small group of like-minded people interested in helping others...
Wendy Proctor of Camp Boggy Creek, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South Lake.
Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis FL, provides one-week camping experiences and family retreats for children with serious medical conditions. The camp, staffed...
The Nation is still losing first responders from exposure to the dangerous toxins at ground zero over the days and months following the horrific event. Americans should never forget the brave men and women who responded to the attack...
Clermont’s Jennifer Pierce has been named the 2019 Florida Fire Marshal of the Year.
The Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association (FFMIA) presented Pierce with the honor during the Florida Fire Prevention Conference on November 4, in Daytona Beach.
Clermont Fire...
The Animal League, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, is very excited to announce the local businesses that are supporting the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”. This exciting...
Submitted by The Animal League
Dara is a female Terrier Blend that is about 8 years old and is 42 pounds. Dara loves stuffed toys, other dogs, and people. She will quickly become your "shadow"!
Come on out and adopt me...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a publishing lecture for aspiring writers and a concert as part of the Cooper Concert Series in August.
On Saturday, August 5, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., come watch a recently released blockbuster movie and...
Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) has added evening hours on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The Center will be open to clients for food pick up from 5 pm - 7 pm. The evening hours are in...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont President Chuck Seaver recently welcomed Joy Lehnert and Bill Delaney as new Kiwanians. Both bring community and business experiences with them, said Seaver.
Larry Caul is also a new member bringing civic-oriented experience with him, including...
It's official! Lake County's newest public school, serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade in the Four Corners area, will be called Lake Pointe Academy. The School Board unanimously approved the name at the Oct. 12 meeting.
Lake Pointe Academy,...
Early Monday morning, traffic on Hwy 27 was heavy as cars headed to the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center (CPAC). The automobiles held drivers and passengers hoping to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
People were not permitted to line up at the...
Find Feed & Restore is proud to announce that Shannon Herrera has joined the organization as Vice President/Executive Director. She joins Brian Broadway, President/Founder, in the organization’s mission of giving hope and housing to families in Lake County. She...
Lamira Kehlor was the widow of James Kehlor, millionaire flour miller of East St. Louis. She spent her winters in Clermont visiting her sister who lived in Historic Downtown Clermont. During her stay, Lamira devoted her time to local...
There are many exciting new businesses coming to the South Lake community and Clermont Mayor Gail Ash held her monthly coffee at Twisted Flavors Baked Bar, located at 763 Montrose St. Clermont to discuss the new projects in the works.
In the...
The VFW Post #5277 Auxiliary hosts a spaghetti dinner event every month. The next event is on Saturday, April 23rd from 4 pm - 6 pm.
Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert.
Dine-in or take out for a donation...
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,...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
It was a great 2018 for Clermont’s Historic Village and the South Lake County Historical Society. Many people visited the Village, not only from Clermont, Lake County, Florida or even the...
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,...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Clermont Brewing Company
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Live music from Nicole Equerme
5:00 pm -7:00 pm - Live DJ spinning all the Irish favorites
7:30 pm -10:30 pm - Steven Cardwell and the Neon Drifters
Make sure to...
by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students at Real Life Christian Academy from kindergarten through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is inviting the public to help support a culture of health in the community. Opportunities to participate include upcoming community health improvement plan (CHIP) webinars, team focus group events meetings.
2019 Date...
by Ruff Times Rescue,
My name is Axel. I have been hanging out with an awesome foster family in hopes that my original family would come to take me back home. I guess they don’t miss me, therefore, I am now...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is holding a HUGE Rummage and Bake Sale in the social hall at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (720 12th Street, Clermont)
Choose from a HUGE selection of Clothes, Tools, Electronics, Kitchen Items and lots...
Sweet Nothings Marketplace, located on 856 W. Myers Blvd., Mascotte, has something for everyone. Browse a wide collection of Farmhouse, Shabby Chic, Primitive, Country, and Antiques. Shop graphic tees, enamelware, furniture, candles, seasonal decor, Simply Southern Mudpie, Bridgewater Candles,...
The Hope Center is hosting its 1st Annual 5K with its goal of getting 500 participants to run or walk the course. The 5K event is scheduled on May 15 from 8 am to 10 am at Victory Pointe. Registration is...