The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation has (GCCF) is taking the recent Coronavirus health scare seriously. After much deliberation, the Board of GCCF has decided to reschedule the Bras for the Cause and Boxers too event for June 13, 2020.
GCCF Director...
David Colby, President and CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) and SLCC Chair Pat Caracciolo of Pat the Dog welcomed business and community members to the monthly Chamber Breakfast.
Guest Speakers and Sponsors:
Blueline360: James Billig shared information...
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.
Here are October's Terrific Kids
Grades K-2
Julian McCurdy, Shannon Tenebruso, Emily Limpus, Maximus McCracken, Brody Hamel, Peyton Muzia, Wyatt...
Below are exciting upcoming events at Cooper Memorial Library
Wednesday, March 20
FREE SEMINAR ON HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO WELLNESS
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on...
Members and guests enjoyed the first meeting of the Clermont Garden Club on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
The current president, Gwen Carter, outlined the Club goals and discussed events that generate camper scholarships for Wekiva Youth Camp (3-8th graders) and...
Santa's Enchanted Forest is back once again at Lake Catherine Blueberries. The farm will be open every Friday and Saturday night from November 27 through December 19. Advance tickets are available now.
Catherine's Nightmare Before Christmas Maze returns as well with...
Lake County Schools are making technology more accessible for students in classrooms and at home.
The 2018-19 school year will be the start of a five-year plan that will provide every student in grades 3 through 12 use of...
IMG Citrus, a family-owned, vertically-integrated citrus grower, packer, and shipper in Vero Beach, FL, is reintroducing white grapefruit to the U.S. market. Most white grapefruit is exported directly from the U.S. to its primary market in Japan where it...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
A group of eleven ladies from the Dora Pines community in Mt. Dora, and one understanding husband visited Clermont’s Historic Village on Friday, January 25th. They were guided through the buildings...
Article and Photo submitted by SCORE/Mid-Florida
The Cottage Food Law allows food entrepreneurs to operate small food businesses and produce a variety of food products that are low risk from a food safety standpoint if prepared properly in an unlicensed...
Clermont Police Chief Charles (Chuck) Broadway recently challenged Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks to an on-stage team competition similar to the game show "Password". And on Saturday, September 24, at the Wesley Center, opposing teams squared off in the...
Friday, November 9 (4 pm - 10 pm) and Saturday, November 10 (9 am - 10 pm)
39th Annual Montverde Day
Sunday, November 11
Veterans Day -The Veterans Day observance will be held on Sunday, November 11, at 11 am at the waterfront...
Each small business owner has a dream to become successful by providing a service that is needed, recognized, and appreciated by the consumer.
The responsibilities of the small business owner are overwhelming. Things can go wrong, even when everything is...
submitted by Clermont Historical Society
If you are like a lot of people, you remember when everyone made fun of “home remedies.” Herbs were Grandma’s idea of medicine, not at all like the “real” things we got from doctors and...
The Lake County Library System forgave $2,633.92 in overdue library fines in exchange for 2,446 food and hygiene items during its annual Food for Fines drive.
Food for Fines, held May 19 - June 1 of this year, has become...
LSSC President Dr. Stan Sidor has announced changes to the Fall 2021 course schedule to reduce the campus population density in response to impacts from COVID-19.
“At Lake-Sumter State College, we remain committed to the health and safety of all...
With the holiday season fast approaching, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is encouraging Floridians to keep food safe by practicing basic food safety measures while preparing meals this Thanksgiving.
Many of the reported cases of foodborne...
The Lake County Animal Shelter, in partnership with the Lake County Office of Emergency Management, Lake County Fire Rescue, Lake EMS, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake), and more, is inviting residents to...
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversations.
Coffee with the Town Manager will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Sean M. Parks is a well-respected Lake County Commissioner from District 2. As Chairman of the South Lake area, Parks loves to work with community service organizations and is deservedly proud of...
March 2023
Hello Clermont Champions!
I am always amazed at how fast time seems to fly and March looks to be no different as it is filled with many events and activities.
The “Movies Under the Stars” series returns on March 3...
The Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is being held today, Saturday, June 3, from 12 to 9 p.m. The Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC) is hosting the free, family-friendly cultural event at Clermont’s Waterfront Park (330 3rd Street,...
The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) is an annual high school competition with the goal of increasing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Schools across the State of Florida competed in a state-level Governor’s Cup. Seven students from East...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is again alerting citizens of Lake County about misleading materials they may be receiving in the mail. The mail-outs are a request to receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
These mailers originate from the Center...
On June 12, 1948, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was signed by President Truman. It allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the military. To commemorate the historical moment, Michael's Foundation is hosting a "Woman's Veterans Day"...
The Clermont Police and Fire Departments are sponsoring Lights and Ladders, an Annual Community Event held at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, located at 2510 S. U.S. 27 in Clermont.
Admission is free along with FREE 30 Min Jump Sessions
FREE Outdoor...
The community will memorialize Dr. King’s advocacy for peace and togetherness through a series of commemorative live performances, educational tributes, parades and more.
On Sunday, January 15th - Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 12:30...
A new school planned for south Lake County will be the first of its kind in Florida, built to support a curriculum that weaves in the outdoor environment, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as part of everyday studies...
For those recording official documents, the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office is adding an additional, more convenient location beginning Tuesday, October 1 at the Lake County Clerk’s Records Storage Facility, 313 S. Bloxham Ave.,...
The City of Groveland is holding Summer Splash, a Wacky Waterday, at Groveland Downtown Festival Park.
Stay Cool and join the family fun including live music and free hot dogs on Saturday, May 25th from 11 am - 3 pm.
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Things are moving quickly for the newly approved Grace Chapel at Clermont’s Historic Village. Just this past week an anonymous donor came forward with the offer to purchase eight 6-foot-long pews for the new building. The best news is...
Chelsey McCurdy, a second-grade teacher in her third year of teaching at Lost Lake Elementary School, has been named Lake County Schools’ 2018-19 Rookie Teacher of the Year.
The announcement was made at Lake Sumter State College during a March...
Registration is now open for the new January 27th and February 24th start dates in the following programs:
Accounting Operations
Administrative Office Specialist
Automotive Collision Technology Technician
Automotive Service Technology
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Registration will remain...
Lake County Fire Rescue received a Grant to correct shift size. The new positions made possible by the grant will provide an opportunity to add an additional firefighter on some of Fire Rescue’s more active units, ultimately improving operational...
As Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) hosts its 3rd Annual Lakehawk Service Day on Friday, October 22, members of the local community are invited to the Leesburg Campus for a drive-through food pantry.
Food distribution will begin at 9:30 am on...
Story and Photos by Marty Proctor
FAITH Neighborhood Center operates as a food pantry in South Lake County. It has been serving the community continuously since 1972. The pantry is located at 14727 Timber Village Road in Groveland. It is...
On May 29, 2019 Groveland Works hosted a reception to honor Kevin Thibault, the Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation. He was named Secretary of the FDOT by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 18.
Secretary Thibault most recently served...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rheumatology Care Associates and Brijcare Family Medicine celebrated their official double grand openings with two simultaneous ribbon cuttings at a ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Priya Prakash...
The Hills of Minneola will be one of the most significant developments in South Lake County. The 1,834 (+/-) acre master planned community will be occupying all four quadrants of the newest section of the Florida Turnpike interchange near...
Clermont Purchasing Director Freddy Suarez will host a seminar titled “How to Do Business with the City,” on Friday, April 27, from 10 am – 12 noon at the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 685 W. Montrose...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as champions for our community.
Isabelle Millman, a South Lake High Student, was awarded the $1,000 SLCC Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader...
Tommy's-Florida recently celebrated its brand new state of the art location at 16212 E. SR 50 only yards away from its previous site. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting at the grand opening.
About Tommy's - After years...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital earned its seventh consecutive A grade and was designated as a "Straight A’s Hospital" by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization committed to healthcare quality and patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rates hospitals based on how well they prioritize and actively work to...
Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society will be hosting Gena Philibert-Ortega on Thursday, February 23 at Cooper Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. There will be a short Meet and Greet, future programs announcements and Gena will start at 5:00 PM.
Topic: Women Research...
Article and Photos by Sanvhi Gandhi, ’28, SGA Historian
Montverde Academy Middle School's SGA held its fall-themed social. There were a variety of activities including watching themed movies, eating s’mores, dancing, doing some fun-themed art, and even a MUMMY WRAP! A...
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...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The exciting City of Clermont Art Walk is rapidly moving toward its opening later this fall. The unique Art Walk partnership has been created with local area developers and a Nashville resource to...
Jeremy and Dana Wiseman, owners of Wiseman’s Gourmet Popcorn, located at 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont love popcorn. In fact, they have a passion for popcorn.
They had a gourmet popcorn bar at their wedding and have been popping corn ever...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closing of the Veterans' Administration (VA), VFW Post 5277 service officers were having problems getting claims placed into the system for veterans. So The William A Suggs Memorial VFW Post 5277 invited two...