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AMERICA’S MIGHTY WARRIORS MILITARY RACE
The 2ndAnnual America’s Mighty Warriors Military Race will be taking place on Sunday, November 4th at 3 pm at Clermont Historic Village WWII Museum.
Kris DeRocker (who served 10 years...
All Fine Artists and Fine Crafters are invited to submit applications with digital samples of your artwork for the 12th Annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival. This November 3 and 4, 2018 DCAF juried fine art show is themed “Champions...
On Saturday, October 20, the Clermont Garden Club will be presenting its 17th annual Garden Walk, this year called: “Bless My Bloomers”. The highlight of the event is the tour of private residential gardens.
Tour cost is just $15 and...
Groveland CRA Director Dan Murphy is inviting business owners to the first merchant meeting this Thursday, October 18, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, at the Puryear Building, at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland.
The meeting with be an open...
Submitted by the Animal League
Frogger is a female Domestic Short Hair Blend kitten. This sweet girl is a bit shy but is coming out of her shell with some gentle encouragement. She loves napping in the warm sunshine.
Come on out...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
On Saturday, October 14, South Lake Multisport Events (SLME), a local 501(c)3, presented their donation of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) unit to the City of Clermont. Clermont Fire Marshal William Harrison and representatives of the...
It’s Tuesday evening, and while most folks are winding down, members of Sisters of Sound are just warming up. Months of hard work, rehearsal, and preparation paid off for members of this Lake County women’s a cappella chorus, as...
For a limited time, Daughters of the American Revolutions (DAR) Mondays are back at Cooper Memorial Library. A representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the library on October 22, 29, November 19, and 26th...
3rd Place Evaluation Winner, Edna Mckenzie David;
2nd Place Evaluation Winner, Jay Cohen;
1st Place Evaluation Winner, Regina Cruz-Morales
3rd Place Humorous Speech Winner, Vern Conner;
2ndPlace Humorous Speech Winner, Elin Mayer;
1st Place...
On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, parkrun will be hosting a free 5K at 7:30 am at the trail near Lake Hiawatha Preserve. What better way to start a Thanksgiving morning!
Congressman Daniel Webster recently honored Groveland City Council Member John Griffin who will be retiring from public office after his term expires in November after serving 17 years as a city council member.
Webster presented Griffin with a flag that...
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...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy teachers found an educational and fun way to teach their students about different countries and cultures.
The students in each classroom were given a country to represent and they did so with some of the best parent...
Jim Gleason, Mascotte’s City Manager, has been with the city of Mascotte for nearly 8 years and during that time, the city has successfully had 5 tax cuts in the past 5 years with the last 3 tax cuts...
Linda Cruz, a teacher at Minneola Charter, along with her students held a fundraiser to bring awareness of Childhood Cancer. "We held a pajama/hat day plus sold 450 baked goods that the students baked themselves in the classroom", said Ms....
Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is collecting donations to be transported to the panhandle this Wednesday. They will continue to accept donations after Wednesday and will make a second delivery in roughly a week. If the donations continue, LCSO...
Mark your calendars! Everyone is invited to “Kids’ Safe Night Out” on Wednesday, October 31. This fun, free family event will be held at the Minneola Trailhead Park from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
This is an opportunity for families...
Clermont Garden Club member Ruth Webb is shown here with a Bromeliad that she brought to the Cooper Public Library. Few families in the plant kingdom surpass bromeliads with their wide variation in size, shape and foliage color. They have...
Clermont has come to the rescue in an unusual but important way in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
The City of Clermont today helped restore about 200 Florida law enforcement agencies’ access to a critical software they use to file...
submitted by Grant Mollett, M.Ed, East Ridge High School
Sebastian (October 13) For the first time this season the weather conditions made it feel like a fall morning. The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team traveled to...
The 28th Annual Sommer Sports Great Floridian Triathlon will take place on Saturday, October 20th. Over 1,000 athletes and spectators are anticipated to visit downtown Clermont during the weekend.
The event begins at Victory Pointe Park and finishes on Minneola Ave...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote By Mail and Early Voting Options for the General Election on November 6th.
“Due to the lengthy ballot, we are encouraging voters to take advantage...
Looking to try something different this weekend? New restaurants have recently opened and are definitely worth a try.
Root and Branch Restaurant and Bar is now opened. It is located at 1200 Oakley Seaver Blvd, next to Gators Dockside Restaurant. The...
The Second Annual Heritage Day Festival will be held at Clermont’s Historic Village on Saturday, November 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at The Village, located at 490 West Avenue, right on the shores of beautiful Lake Minneola. ...
submitted by the Animal League
Peppermint Patty is a female Corgi/Heeler Blend that is about 2 years old and is 32 pounds. This shy girl likes other dogs but prefers the company of adults over children.
Come on out and adopt...
Congratulations to this week's winners and Ice Breaker speakers!
Jeff Lotter, Best Table Topics; Vern Conner, Most Improved; Juanita Benedict, Best Speaker; Lisa Yang, Best Evaluator
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all...
The Clermont Woman's Club started the new season with its first guest speaker.
Dr. Holly Saunders, Radiologist and Director of the South Lake Women Center at South Lake Hospital spoke about the importance of mammograms and the different methods used to...
submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Clermont Waterfront parkrun - Event number 252
For many runners, the beginning of fall often signifies perfect jogs in cool, crisp weather as vivid autumn leaves crunch with every step. This, sadly, is usually not the case...
Airbnb today substantially expanded the activation zone for its Open Homes Program to aid residents of the Southeast forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with Hurricane Michael, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance.
In the...
Fire Marshal Jennifer Pierce is scheduled to deploy to the State of Florida’s Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. She will relieve agency members currently working in the center as part of the Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
Clermont Fire...
The Solis Bravo Band, Grammy Award Winning Musicians, will host a concert in honor of the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. This is a FREE concert, however, donations are greatly appreciated at the door.
A food truck will begin serving at 5:30...
If you head to the polls on election day, Tuesday, November 6, without taking the time to review your ballot, it may take a while for you to cast your vote.
There are 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution...
On Saturday, October 20, the members of the Clermont Garden Club will be selling “homegrown” plants outside the Garden Club which is located at 849 West Avenue near downtown Clermont. Hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Inside...
Everyone wants to help the victims of Hurricane Michael but we need to make sure our help is effective.
There are scammers who will profit off this disaster. Before sending a contribution, do some research. Be sure you give to...
Clermont Fire Department’s Lt. Jeremiah Plasters is on his way to the panhandle to help those affected by Hurricane Michael.
Plasters is part of Florida Task Force 4, which is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue...
The Amish Pretzel Shop will hold its grand opening Friday, Oct 12th.
The first 100 customers (1pp) will receive a Free Soft Pretzel on Friday and Saturday.
The new Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Pretzel, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, as well as the many traditional...
The Tomoka Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Clermont is pleased to sponsor an American Essay Contest for grades 5-12 in public schools, charter schools, parochial schools, and home schools in South Lake County. This...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks said you'll soon see dirt start moving at the site of the long-anticipated South Lake Regional Park, located on 141-acres near Max Hooks Road in Groveland. The project will be completed in stages, Phase...
Churandy Martina, a four-time Olympian who lives and trains in Clermont, was given a gold key to the city by Mayor Gail Ash at Tuesday’s council meeting. The key is a symbolic gesture given by a city to well-regarded residents...
On the first Sunday of each month, the Clermont-Minneola Lions can be found at the Downtown Clermont Farmer’s Market selling brooms made by the blind. It’s a source of fundraising that supports the blind as well as people with...
Don’t miss the tenth annual Howl-O’Ween Pet Costume Contest and Parade on Sunday, October 28 during the Clermont Farmer’s Market. The event will benefit the life-saving efforts of The Animal League. LNC Plumbing and All Care Animal Hospital are...
The Clermont Garden Club has chosen “Kim's Cabbage Patch” as Yard of the Month for October. It is at the corner of Rt. 50 and Fifth St in Clermont, and is owned by Suzi Basting and Kim Fielding, who...
East Ridge High School DECA Chapter will be hosting a college fair on October 23rd from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm. The college fair will be located in the ERHS cafeteria with booths set up representing various colleges, nation and statewide....
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...
There are 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that will be on the General Election ballot. That's a lot of research to do in order to make an educated decision! TV, WEB or newsprint may not be the...
Mascotte Charter Elementary School and The Kiwanis Club celebrate Terrific Kids.
Emilee Hill, Aaliyah King, Ariana Luna, Alara Tinch, Lily Haddox, Hailey Olson, Elista Velez, Alison Baez-Guzman, Silas Dollar, Adamari Medellin, Nevaeh White, Alizee Romero, Emilia Dominquez, Eli Barreto, Jadea...
Read to the Dogs
Be a “Reader of the Pack” at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4:30-5:30 pm. Drop in anytime during that hour,...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County will observe National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), October 15. Free HIV Testing will be offered at The Florida Department of Health Umatilla located at 249 E. Collins Street from 1...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, October 15, at 1:45 pm in room 108 B, presenting Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico (tragic opera)...
The 2018-2019 season for the Clermont Performing Arts Center began on October 6 at 7:30 pm with An Evening with B.J. Thomas. The Grammy winner performed many of his pop, country, contemporary hits including his Oscar-winning song “Raindrops Keep...