The Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Visit Lake and The Florida Region of USA Volleyball are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony of The Hickory Point Beach Athletics Center. The event, which is open to the public, will be held...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
Bo here, and I am looking for a new place to call my forever home. I am a HANDSOME 4.5yr old Labrador Retriever/Staffordshire Terrier Blend and weigh about 56 pounds. I have the most gorgeous black...
On April 25, Police Chief Broadway and staff presented awards and citations to several Police Officers and civilians for their exemplary efforts during the calendar year of 2022.
Police Chief Broadway proudly described the reasons why the following people were...
One in three American adults has pre-diabetes. To help combat this growing epidemic, The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting the National Diabetes Program: Prevent T2, beginning at 4...
The Lake County Office of Fire Rescue has just hired 12 new firefighters, nine of which were obtained with $1.76 million in grant funding received from the Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER).
The...
Lake-Sumter State College and the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation are pleased to announce the 2018 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award winners.
This year’s award winners will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony...
Congratulations to Happy Troll Games on its grand opening, Monday, May 21. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting and welcomed the owners to the business community. The specialty store, located at 155 US Hwy 27...
Read to Sydney, a non-profit organization based in central Florida that helps children read one ‘tail’ at a time, is excited to introduce “Sunny,” a lovable and very huggable Pomeranian/Husky mix. While Sunny is in training to earn his...
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees declared a Public Health Emergency to address the increase in Hepatitis A cases in Florida due to the current national outbreak. The declaration builds upon the Public Health Advisory that was issued by the...
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...
Starting this year, The Clermont Police Department has placed School Resource Officers (SRO) at Clermont Elementary, Cypress Ridge Elementary, Lost Lake Elementary, and South Lake Imagine Charter.
Let's welcome our newest SROs.
Clermont Elementary School
SRO Wilson Delgado has been with the...
In the early hours of January 19, 2015, a fire consumed the American Legion Post 55, located at 1063 DeSoto Street, Clermont. Luckily no one was injured, but the building was destroyed.
After years of waiting, American Legion Post 55...
Submitted by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society
Land records contain a wealth of genealogical information and can be useful at any stage of your research. Using records like these, you can learn when your ancestors first came to...
Harold, a stray Spaniel, was found this week severely neglected in the Fruitland Park area. Lake County Animal Shelter staff removed nearly 6 pounds of matted fur and the 5-year-old pup is already feeling much better. Harold is available...
New Beginnings of Central Florida's 13TH annual Gala is just around the corner and is creating a lot of buzz in the community. Over 400 people are anticipated to attend. The 2023 Dancing Under the Stars Gala has 8...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department proudly announces the season’s line-up for the 2020-21 theatre season. This season will feature memorable theatrical presentations, spotlighting the Academy’s award-winning student performers who bring the characters to life with spectacular sets and outstanding...
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...
Enjoy an evening of fun, as Belk Store celebrates “Girls Night Out”, Thursday, April 11th, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at 270 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont.
Work with Belk stylists to find fresh spring looks while you enjoy light refreshments...
Two Lake County genealogical societies are participating in FamilySearch International’s nationwide project to proofread computer-generated indexes of 1950 US Census entries for the county.
Kinseekers Genealogical Society, based in Leesburg, and Pastfinders of South Lake County, based in Clermont, are...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
These young penguins and their mama are marching to Clermont’s Historic Village to be with all their friends and family and see the Christmas decorations. Located at 490 West Ave., not...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
David Ezell was sworn in this past week as the new Clermont Fire Chief at a special city hall installation ceremony. Ezell replaces retiring Fire Chief Carle Bishop, after his stellar 49...
Clermont Woman’s Club held its annual purse auction at its February meeting at the Clubhouse on 655 W.Broome Street Clermont. Members shopped, collected and donated over 50 purses to be auctioned for charity.
The Clermont Woman’s Club has been contributing...
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...
Lake County will begin administering immunizations for the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 12. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has supplied the County with a limited number of vaccines to be distributed in accordance with...
Building Blocks Ministries recently held its Annual Achievement Celebration to recognize the accomplishment of over 65 individuals attending the day training program.
Each individual received a certificate and lapel pin honoring their accomplishment. A special surprise included t-shirts from the...
submitted by the Animal League
Meet SNOWMAN! She is a 5-month-old gray tabby and is the last of her liter looking for her forever home. She has the softest, silkiest fur and has the sweetest little voice when she “talks”...
Since 1997, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont has organized Christmas displays around Center Lake, Clermont. This fundraiser is held with all proceeds going to fund community youth projects in the South Lake County area. This year, Kiwanis members began...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 13, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in Fruitland Park and LifePointe Church, located at...
Lake & Sumter Counties - Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter opens applications for four homes being built through Habitat’s Youth Construction Academy program.
The four new homes will be located in Wildwood, Leesburg, Mascotte, and Eustis, Florida.
To learn more about Habitat’s...
The Mid-Week Farmers Market at Montverde announced that its Summer Vacation is in effect from Wednesday, June 13th through Wednesday, August 29th. The Market, held in Montverde’s Kirk Park since January 10th, 2018, will resume September 5th, the first Wednesday...
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell:
Parkrunners took advantage of the ever-so-slightly cooler temperatures this Saturday at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun, totaling up an impressive 27 personal bests. 143 people ran, jogged and walked the 3.1 mile course, of whom 34 were...
The award-winning Salt Shack has leased restaurant space at the location formerly known as Lilly's on the Lake and will open a Caribbean-themed, fine-dining restaurant.
Salt Shack’s founders said they are excited to bring the “rustic-refined” eatery featuring fresh seafood,...
submitted by the team at Keep Clermont Rural
Friends,
Your Board of County Commissioners heard the request yesterday, February 23, 2021, to amend the Comprehensive Plan to eliminate open space requirements for sand mining in the Green Swamp.
As expected, Commissioner Shields...
March 20 - To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. s of 6 pm, there are...
Run Into The Sunset At The Floridian Sunset Half Marathon,
When: October 22, 2022
Start Times: 6:30 pm
Race Venue: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street, Clermont, FL, 34711
Events & Distances: Half Marathon: 13.1 mile Run/Walk
Course: RUN - The run course is an out and back course on...
Participants Will Learn How to Prepare a Résumé
On Wed., April 7, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers. The latest in a series...
The city has been exploring the sale or long-term ground lease of a 0.9 acres site, located next to Lilly’s on the Lake Restaurant on Osceola Street, and part of the Waterfront Activation Zone in the city’s https://www.clermontfl.gov/MasterPlan/
Late last...
On Sunday, December 5th, eighty of Santa's Helpers gathered at Hope Center in Clermont, to pack 1,000 bags of food for distribution to needy families. Santa's Helpers came from various organizations, as well as students from Pinecrest Middle-High, East Ridge...
Two of the members of the South Lake Art League were at the Clermont Historic Village on a recent Saturday morning busily sketching away while other members were taking advantage of the beautiful sunny day to take pictures of...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 5277 has been working with their neighbor, Clermont Magic Moments Learning Centers to honor veterans throughout the year. The children usually create Christmas and...
Article and Photos by Carl Gordon
Montverde’s Kirk Park is one of the best-kept secrets in Lake County, featuring plenty of shade trees with Spanish moss for cover during the hot months of the year and now, featuring its own...
by Larry Oskin
By Larry Oskin
Congratulations to Michaela McLean of Clermont, for being crowned our new Miss Florida 2019! McLean ran in this statewide competition against 40 other women as the current Miss Florida Citrus, where she was just crowned...
The Caribbean American Association of Lake County presents the Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival funding for scholarships and the Lake Steel Band each summer. The 9th Annual Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 4th at Waterfront Park. This...
On Monday, Lake County declared a local state of emergency. Signed by Lake County Commission Chairman Leslie Campione, the local state of emergency, named Resolution 2020-29, waives the following procedures and formalities required by the County by law or...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Mascotte Mayor Mike Sykes is not your typical politician or city leader. Mayor Sykes absolutely loves Mascotte as a quiet small community retreat that’s away from the hustle and bustle of a...
By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach
NORFOLK, Va. – Lt. Cmdr. Charles Marshall, a native of Clermont, Florida, serves aboard the Navy’s newest warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, was...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
Ha-row dare! My name is Ben Franklin and I am a LOVEABLE and HANDSOME Labrador Retriever/Pointer Blend and am looking for my forever family.
I am a very sweet boy with lots of energy! I have to...
The city of Clermont gave away 700 free Slash Pine tree seedlings with instructions on how to care for them. Clermont Garden Club members, Gwen Carter and Debra Smidt assisted the city employees, Amy Digman and Diane Sauer by...
Clerbrook RV Resort residents would not let a pandemic stop them from holding their annual Hospice Week fundraiser. This year’s event, held January 16-23, raised $22,000 for the Mike Conley Hospice House, located at 2100 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont.
Activities,...