Community cookbooks, commonly known as fundraising cookbooks with plastic comb binding, have been around since the Civil War. They serve as a "city directory" of women, with everything from, names, residences, and in some cases familial relationships and photos....
“Steel Magnolias,” presented in a live radio play format, is coming for one show only at 3 pm on the Mainstage at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
This play remains one of the great stories...
The Annual South Lake Black Achievers gala will be held on Saturday evening, February 15, at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 South Hwy 27, Clermont, beginning at 6:00 PM (social hour is from 5:00-6:00 pm). The theme for this...
The Montverde Academy Class of 2019 participated in team building activities during their Senior Retreat. They worked in teams to decipher instructions and assign tasks to assemble 22 children’s boy’s and girl’s bicycles. The bikes were presented to Sheriff...
The Lake County Education Association (LCEA) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have reached agreement on the details of a state-endorsed bonus plan for instructional personnel that will allow payments to be disbursed to employees by December 20.
“I am...
Groveland Mayor Dina Sweatt, who was recently re-elected to the City Council, arranged with City Manager Mike Hein to display a banner at Veteran's Park showing appreciation to veterans for their service in honor of Veterans Day.
The park, in...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4-8 pm Mon., June 21, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Sonny’s BBQ, 1500 W. Highway 50. This Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit the Special Olympics Florida.
Special Olympics...
As the community continues to emerge from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and return to more normal operations, Lake County Schools is ending virtual public input at School Board meetings and workshops. Starting in July, the district will allow only...
Article by Nick Jones
Clermont-Minneola Lions were the hosts for the District 35-O quarterly meeting held at the FUMC Wesley Center on Saturday, January 18. Club President Cliff Brown welcomed District Governor, Greg Evans and his cabinet of officers and...
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting the following events and programs in June:
Farm to Table Cooking
June 13 from 11 a.m. - noon
Long and Scott Farms, 26216 County...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
Managing a full-service food distribution center is a challenge in the best of times but during skyrocketing food price times, the challenge has become even more stressful for Executive Director Trish Kry and the...
If the proposed memorandum of understanding is ratified, the minimum base salary for teachers will increase to $44,750.
The School Board of Lake County and the Lake County Education Association reached an agreement this week on a $7 million plan...
Mark your calendars, it is almost time for the Minneola Schoolhouse Library’s spring book, bake and yard sale on Saturday, May 12 from 8 am until 2 pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800 US-27, Minneola.
There...
SPECIAL ELECTION: The resignation of a council member from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 was included on the November 3rd ballot. Four candidates qualified to run. A candidate must...
In recent months, Lake County Schools has excitedly announced plans to open two new schools in fast-growing south Lake over the next four years. As signs emerge on the sites and groundbreaking dates draw near, the district is also...
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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...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is encouraged that nearly half of Lake County’s voters have already voted in the General Election either through Vote-by-Mail or during Early Voting. “With Election Day less than a week away it...
This Friday, December 19th starting at 5pm, Santa will be joining the Mascotte Police Department for a special patrol around the city of Mascotte on a "SANTA'S CHRISTMAS PATROL."
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, flashlights, lanterns and watch as Santa...
The keynote speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was Lance Sewell, President of the Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Lance Sewell provides leadership for Orlando Health South Lake Hospital’s 180-acre campus, including 170 patient beds, an ambulatory...
On the third Saturday of each month, Clermont Mayor Gail Ash meets with her constituents at a local business in Clermont to discuss news, new businesses, upcoming events, and local projects. Over a relaxing cup of coffee, residents have...
Bring your family to Lake Felter Park, 1750 Johns Lake Road, Clermont, Saturday, February 25, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, when Clermont’s First Responders go for home runs as the Clermont Police Department takes on the Clermont Fire Department...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is proud to announce the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit has been awarded by the Florida Crime Prevention Association (FCPA) the Crime Prevention Unit of the Year award. The award will...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2nd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on December 4 at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club. The field of 95 golfers competed for the top three team spots along with closest to the pin,...
Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order temporarily restricting visitation to nursing homes, assisted living facilities (ALFs), adult family-care homes, long-term care facilities and adult group homes.
By restricting visitation,...
The Florida Department Of Health In Lake County Wants You To Be Prepared For A Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be joining the Ready Campaign in promoting this...
Orlando Health will host a career expo later this week in Kissimmee to fill a variety of open positions at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and the Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical...
Lake County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Waste Tire Amnesty Day. Residents with photo I.D. and proof of address may dispose of up to 24 passenger car tires...
Nine agricultural projects will share in nearly $779,000 in cost-share funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District to improve water conservation and reduce nutrient loading to area waterways. Projects approved by the District’s Governing Board on Tuesday...
Lake County welcomes the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open to the Harris Chain of Lakes this March 4 – 6. Nearly 450 anglers from the region are expected to compete, including local professional angler Tim Frederick, who is sponsored by...
For seventeen years, the Lake County Water Authority has made grant funds available to municipalities to improve water quality through its Cooperative Stormwater Initiative. The grant program targets municipality/community projects within Lake County that are aimed at enhancing water...
The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland invites you to participate in our 2nd second annual holiday tree decorating campaign, Trees of the Season.
Trees of the Season is your opportunity to showcase your...
WHAT: Miniature Golf Day Celebration at Winter Garden Farmers Market
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Winter Garden Downtown Pavilion
104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden, FL 34787
COST: Free
Miniature The City of Winter Garden will celebrate the national...
Matthew Wheatley and the Wheatley Realty Group recently celebrated their new office in Downtown Clermont on Montrose Street. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate with a ”We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The newly renovated building, located at 664 W. Montrose...
The City of Clermont has suspended charging $5 daily fees to use the city's boat ramp at Waterfront Park and has issued refunds for season pass-holders. Checks for the annual $35 season-pass fees were mailed Monday.
City Manager Darren Gray...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day, as well as Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 in anticipation of severe weather due to...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe officially opened July 3rd at 1615 E. Hwy 50, Suite #300, Clermont, next to Outback Steakhouse. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting to welcome the new business to the community.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers smoothies, toasted...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center recently announced its 2021-2022 season lineup of theater, music and pop culture.
MAINSTAGE
Clermont Performing Arts Center's Mainstage has been home to legendary acts from Broadway to bluegrass, opera to comedy and legendary stars from the...
CLERMONT
FRIDAY, April 7 - First Friday Food Trucks And Music On Montrose- 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Historic Downtown Clermont
CLERMONT-CAGAN CROSSING
Saturday, April 8 Four Corners Easter Event & Kids Business Fair. Cagan Crossing Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont. from...
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Say Hello to Freckles! At only 7 months old and 35 pounds, this sweet little gal is all about being your very best friend. She is great with kids and loves to play with other...
Eli Sweet, a member of Boy Scout Troop 784 of Clermont, recently completed his Eagle Scout Service Project. He and other members of Troop 784 presented 2 "Buddy Benches" at Pine Ridge Elementary in Clermont this July in time...
The Clermont Garden Club has chosen the home of Mrs. Lucy Mir at 10424 Bronson Road as May Yard of the Month.
Mrs. Mir inherited her mother’s love of gardening and has been transforming the gardens since they moved in...
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If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that you should expect the unexpected. Last week, Garmin—a popular multinational technology company and maker of an array of products for athletes—was the victim of a...
Every Monday the charity Muse Fights Hunger takes over the Muse Bar&Bistro, located at 2385 S US-27, Clermont, and invites anyone to come in for a great meal at absolutely no cost to them. Donations are accepted but not required.
A...
There aren't many times that the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) gets away with truly surprising an award recipient but, this Friday, December 20th, Terry Kracht, was totally stunned as Clermont City Councilwoman Heidi Brishke announced Terry as Clermont's...
Nick Jones
Contributing Writer
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Stacy Hutcheson, a senior at South Lake High School. Stacy has been accepted to Tallahassee Community College and has been drafted to play on the girls' softball team. Stacy plays...
For the 18th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Oakland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a...
Cheryl Bedingfield addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on the Police Unity Tour and National Law Enforcement Week. Cheryl said that the Police Unity Tour is a multiagency bike ride with participants from all over the USA. ...
submitted by the Clermont Garden Club
This month’s beautiful yard is at the home of Joanne and Paul Cappolla at 12134 Lake Valley Drive in the Oak Valley neighborhood.
Selected by the Clermont Garden Club, the front yard is filled...
submitted by Clermont-Minneola Lions Club Member Nick Jones
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club hosted Zone 4 inter-club meeting at their regular second Thursday monthly Club dinner meeting held at IHOP in Clermont.
The Club awarded South Lake HS Senior, Emma Jeffries...
On February 25th, the East Ridge HS Knights Boys Soccer Team played the Newsome Wolves for the State Championship and WON, 3-0! The fans went CRAZY and the team proved, once again, that Clermont houses CHAMPIONS.
The ERHS State Champions...