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Clermont was selected as one of six American cities to host a Gran Fondo-style cycling event proving, once again, Clermont is the “Choice of Champions.”
City officials and community leaders gathered near the imminent site of Victory Pointe to hear...
Members of The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently officiated at a ribbon cutting to welcome AMD Care Management into the business community. AMD Care Management provides professional concierge service to seniors by helping them understand their choices in a...
Ellen Bachmeyer, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and founder of Aging with Heart, was the recent guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Her presentation was on aging and the associated events that occur in our lives which she referred...
Student-athletes present Congressman Webster with a signed basketball, commemorating an undefeated season and national championship title
Montverde Academy’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball team presented Florida Representative Daniel Webster with a signed basketball. Earlier this year, the team won the 2018 GEICO National...
The Clermont Woman’s Club held its installation of new officers on Tuesday, May 1, at a luncheon at the Outback Restaurant in Clermont.
The General Federation of Women’s Club Seventh District Director, Susan Boreman of Apopka, came and conducted the...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Monday, April 30
The baseball Team defeated Ocoee in the play-in game of the District Tournament by a score of 8 - 7. Anthony Dorak had the game-winning hit in extra innings.
Tuesday, May 1
The baseball...
Terry Moherek, a charter member of Beta Theta, an Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) philanthropic organization, recently presented a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake and Sumter County. Lucy Hage, also a member of Beta Theta, sits...
This month, Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Business of the Month goes to Krispy's Fried Chicken!
For decades, Krispy Fried Chicken, located at 307 E Broad St., Groveland, has been serving mouth-watering fried chicken, chicken livers, wings and sides to...
Clermont Toastmasters (clermonttoastmasters.org), will hold an Open House to meet members, talk about the importance of communication skills in all aspects of life, and learn how Toastmaster’s clubs work.
“Clermont Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women (BSCCW) is using the proceeds from its annual Spring into Fashion lunch and fashion show to support local organizations. The event featured fashions from Dress Barn. Proceeds from the event was presented...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark Clinic to the south Lake community at an official ribbon cutting. The newly opened health-care clinic is located at 910 West Myers St., directly adjacent to SR 50 in...
By Doris Bloodsworth
Although there has not been a Groveland or Clermont High School in south Lake County since 1993, the spirit of the alumni is stronger than ever.
On April 21, the Groveland Greenbacks celebrated their annual reunion, and the...
It was a beautiful morning to take a couple of laps around Lake Hiawatha Preserve for 95 participants in Saturday morning’s 5K parkrun event. Six runners completed the course with new personal bests.
Finishing first was Windermere teen Mason Taylor,...
Are you looking for a teaching opportunity for next school year? Join us at Lake County Schools’ premier hiring event of the year!
We are a friendly district with a hometown feel less than an hour outside of Orlando. To...
During Florida’s rainy season, outdoor activities often go hand-in-hand with the buzz of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Lake County Mosquito & Aquatic Plant Management is reminding residents of the health risks associated with mosquitoes as they become more active in the...
Saturday, May 5 was a fun-filled day in Clermont. The Clermont Trolley, the newest addition to Historic Downtown Clermont, proved to be a tremendous park-and-ride success. For the first time, the trolley traveled along its route down the streets of...
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a strategic initiative in 35 Florida counties that focused on the investigation and subsequent arrest of those manufacturing, delivering or trafficking controlled substances. During this...
The Clermont Woman’s Club honors and thanks Clermont Service workers on “Make a Difference Day” every year.
On April 20th, members of the Woman's Club prepared home-made sandwiches, baked goods and snacks and delivered them to Clermont Fire and Rescue,...
Chaz Williams, Taylor Harpes, and Lisa Gey, owners of Evolv Kitchen, celebrated the grand opening of their customizable meal planning service on Saturday, April 28. Members of The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the official ribbon cutting to...
Epika Salon and Boutique celebrated its grand opening recently with family, friends, patrons and the friendly professionals at the salon. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting to officially welcome the salon into the business community.
The...
Toco is a 6-month-old Labrador and Terrier Blend who is looking for his forever family! Toco will be between 45-55 lbs once he's fully grown, so he's looking for a home with a yard to run and explore. Toco is a very...
Erika Shanoff, owner of Erika's Tea Room and president of the Clermont Downtown Partnership, had a vision and the vision included a trolley.
Clermont's first trolley was introduced to the community on Friday, May 4 by Erika and members of the...
Carol Walker, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, presents a Reed Orchid for display at the Cooper Memorial Library. The Reed Orchid is from a group of orchids that produce clusters of smaller flowers and is probably the...
The Clermont Woman’s Club Activities Committee plans fun social events for its members to enjoy as well as the two annual major fundraisers, the Expo and Fashion Show. Bunco for Charity is played in the Clubhouse on the second...
Coffee with the Mayor was recently held at Urban Attic – Downtown Marketplace, a shop filled with unique items. Urban Attic, located at 639 8thSt. Clermont, was a delightful, cozy setting for coffee and conversation.
What’s Happening In Clermont
Highway 50
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Upcoming Events
May 4th
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose
First Friday is a great way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend. The fun starts at 5:30 pm. in Downtown Clermont. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to the...
Nearly 500 kindergarten and first-grade students at Cypress Ridge, Mascotte, and Groveland Elementary schools enjoyed a change in their schedule yesterday with Agriculture in the Classroom’s Ag Literacy Day. Employees from Cherrylake brought their passion for farming and cartons...
The Groveland Historical Society and city leaders have joined together to honor hometown veterans who died while serving their country by featuring them on banners along eastbound State Road 50.
Seven banners, 30 inches by 84 inches, include a patriotic...
Dr. Ed Pauley was the speaker at the South Lake Rotary club. He told stories of the Australian outback, Fiji, and New Zealand.
Dr. Pauley and his wife, President Anna Rose, recently visited these areas for a month and had...
Ancestry.com has greater than 32,000 databases and if you are only using the global search (all collections), you are only seeing the top 10% of the databases. That's right, almost 29,000 databases are not even used during a global...
The Music Department at Clermont Middle School (CLMS) is holding its annual silent auction to benefit the band and choral programs at the school. The program will feature the nationally-renowned Clermont Middle School "Flight of Sound" Jazz Ensemble performing...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Week in Review (April 23 - April 27)
Tuesday, April 24
The Baseball Team defeated Eustis by a score of 13 - 6. Several of the younger players got to play in their first varsity game.
Wednesday,...
On March 27, The Kiwanis Club of Clermont set aside the 4th Tuesday meeting of each month as an evening meeting.
The first purpose of these evening meetings is to make the club more accessible to its current members who...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce visited Pat the Dog to officiate at a “We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
When looking for a doggie daycare or staycation resort in the Lake County area, consider Pat The Dog. There are few...
Seven years ago your local Genealogical Society decided to help Boy Scouts who are interested in earning their Genealogy Merit Badge. Currently 39 boys have graduated from this 8-week program.
This year Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society is...
Citrus Hearing Clinic hosted an open house to celebrate its grand opening. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting to welcome Dr. Laura Pratesi, founder of the clinic, into the business community. Those...
This week, make it a point to wine, dine, shop, and use the services of the small businesses in your community. Support our local small businesses.
Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National...
Submitted by The Animal League
Are you looking for a friendly, small, fluff ball? We'd like to introduce you to Cardinal! Cardinal is a 7-month-old Chihuahua and Pomeranian ("Pomchi") Blend who weighs just 11 lbs, though he thinks he's much...
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the speakers for their 58th Commencement exercises held on Friday, May 4.
For the first time, LSSC will host both a morning ceremony at the Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center in Leesburg and...
The Boston Marathon has been called the Superbowl of Marathons. Runners only get in by hitting qualification standards in smaller marathons (26.2 miles). Kimberly Grogan, a local mom of two and with her husband Kevin owns and operates Gear...
Ron Heller, a former professional baseball player, entertainer, radio and TV talk host was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Ron is an author of (12) books all written after his 70th year. Ron talked about...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of household hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event in Clermont. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting items...
Congratulate to this week’s Toastmast winners
Dr. Thomas Spencer — Best Table Topics Speaker, Sabrina Mallay - Club President, Terri Wells - Best Speaker, Cheryl Mendo - Most Improved, and Nancy Wilkins - Best Evaluator.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a...
Mark your calendars for a special event on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12.
The Lions Club has been invited to bring its shooting program to an exciting ULTIMATE THREE EVENT PRO-AM TOURNAMENT consisting of pro-ams competing in skiing, shooting, and...
Students from Clermont elementary schools participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont. Students were asked to create a poster on ways to conserve water. The winning artwork was selected for its relevance, creativity,...
MONTVERDE ACADEMY WILL FEATURE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER, MPUMI NOBIVA,
TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Baccalaureate and Commencement will feature performances by David Phelps, Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, and Ben Gulley, award-winning operatic tenor
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Mpumi Nobiva,...
Congratulate to this week’s winners (L-R) Eva Jordan-Johnson — Best Table Topics, Sabrina Mallay - Club President, Jacquie Peterson - Most Improved and Best Speaker and Nancy Wilkins - Best Evaluator.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great...
Other than just an enjoyable gathering of Rotarians and guests, each week the South Lake Rotary Club hosts a different speaker to learn more about the community, culture, and programs.
On Tuesday, April 10th, the club met Marissa Bates from...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, held its 14th annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser and that evening raised more than $17,000. All proceeds from the event will be distributed this year among local charities, non-profit organizations, and local...
The LCO Jazz Orchestra and BigBand from Orlando is hosting the Big Band Benefit Concert to benefit students who were displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and now attending Windy Hill Middle School. “This year we are going BIG! Our...