White Cane Day, October 15 - Clermont Mayor Tim Murry proclaimed October 15th as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.
Praising First Responders And City Staff - Clermont...
CLERMONT - Street paving on Section 4A (front of the City Hall) is complete and has moved into section 4B (front of the City Center). Work also continues on the parking lot on 7th Street at Minneola Avenue.
City Center...
CLERMONT – Waterfront Park in Clermont is buzzing with excitement. Tents and carnival rides dot the popular park’s landscape as the 24th annual Pig on the Pond Community Festival is set to kick off today. It’s the largest event...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Makers Market event on Saturday, October 14 (5 pm -9 pm) and October 15 (9 am - 3 pm) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 720 12th Street. This event...
Submitted by Katie Kunsman, Clermont Ukuleles Club
Trilogy Ukulele Group will be appearing along with Clermont Ukuleles at the Pig on the Pond event, Sat., on Oct. 15, at 10 am at Waterfront Park.
Under the direction of Harold Becton,...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival, presented by AdventHealth, will celebrate its 24th year on Oct. 14-16 at Waterfront Park.
Schedule
Activities and times are subject to change.
Friday, October 14
4:30 PM - All shuttle services begin
5:00 PM - GATES OPEN
5:00 PM...
CuraLeaf Dispensary
After years of neglect, the building on the corner of Hook Street and Hwy 27 is getting a facelift and will be ready to open later this year as a CuraLeaf Dispensary. Curaleaf is a leading medical and...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz welcomes the public for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee will be...
submitted by The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “The Magic of Mendelssohn”, conducted by Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops. They will feature world-renown Konstantin Dimitrov performing one of the most beloved violin concertos...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Trickster, and I am a 17-month-old male Hound/ Terrier blend looking for my furever home! I weigh about 55 pounds. My favorite thing to do is to play fetch, chase my toys,...
The Lake County Supervisor of Elections office would like to alert voters and businesses to phone calls and email communications being made by individuals who are not in any way associated with our office.
These individuals are inquiring about voters’...
Experience the Terrors of the Forest at the Lake Louisa State Park on Saturday, October 22, from 7 pm to 9 pm.
A $5 donation per person for the Haunted Hike will be used for park improvements, programs...
The Hispanics of Lake County Assoc. proudly presents Celebrating Unidad, a FREE event on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. at Puryear Building, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland.
To learn more, visit https://Holca.net/event.
Project Scholars, host of Pig on the Pond Community Festival, and FloDash Events are partnering to bring a 5K race back to the popular festival celebrating its 24th year at Waterfront Park.
Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to register...
The Mascotte Police Department (MPD), held its 3rd Annual “Cruiser for the Cause” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 8th. The purpose of the event was to bring breast cancer awareness and support to the community
During the...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Werewolf by Night is a new special presentation that just launched on Disney Plus. Monster hunters come from around the world to determine who will be the next hunter to earn the Bloodstone and...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently recognized several volunteers for their contributions to the organization and its mission to fight hunger.
One of the recipients honored at the 2022 Volunteer Awards was Minneola resident, Alfred “Al” Delio, who...
Clermont Main Street, an organization comprised of downtown businesses and community partners passionate about investing in the longstanding heart of Clermont, has named Maritza Rivera as its new Executive Director.
“Maritza brings the energy and firepower of a seasoned events...
Orlando Health is hosting four hiring events the week of October 10, 2022.
When and Where:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
83 W. Miller Street, Orlando, Fl 32806
Classrooms 1 and 2
Recruiting...
On October 9, The Lake County Sheriff's Office vs. Clermont Police Department and the Lake County Fire Department vs. Clermont Fire Department participate in the Commissioner's Cup and First Responders Benefit Game in honor of Master Deputy Richard Barry...
Sixty tables of handmade crafts and gift items from local artisans and small businesses as well as food and book bargains will be available on Saturday, October 8, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Minneola City Hall Gym, located at...
Submitted by Mascotte Police Officer Abru
October 8 from 12 - 4 pm
The Mascotte Police Department (MPD), is holding its 3rd Annual “Cruiser for the Cause” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 8th from 12 pm to 4...
Submitted by Carly Walker, Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club Plant of the month for October 2022 was loaned to the Cooper Memorial Library by member, Carol Walker. The PINK ARROWHEAD VINE (Syngonium Neon Robuta) is a beautiful variety...
by Ted Luebbers
The rescheduled Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In / Drive-In Pancake Breakfast will be held at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 9:00 to 11:30 am.
The original date had been canceled...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Hope Prepartory Academy students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior...
Submitted by the Animal League
Sixty-nine golfers participated in 18 holes of scramble golf at the Green Valley Country Club, raising funds for The Animal League.
The Animal League hosted its seventh Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament at Green Valley Country Club...
Submitted by David Peck
On World Teacher Day, United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) awarded two local early learning center teachers with the Red Apple Award for excellence in teaching on World Teacher Day.
The winners are:
Ms. Brandy Locklin...
by unscrambled-words.com.
New research has revealed the words Americans struggle to pronounce the most, with ‘Acai’ coming out on top.
More than 20,000 searches are made a month by Americans looking for how to pronounce ‘Açaí’
‘Gyro’, ‘Omicron’, and ‘GIF’...
The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont will be holding its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 29th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Wesley Center, 715 W Juniata St. The Wesley Center...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
A rainy summer that was capped off by the torrential rainfall of Hurricane Ian has led to swollen water levels at the Johns Lake Boat Ramp located on Lake Avenue, near the Lake and...
Here are some things coming to the South Lake area:
Staybridge Suites: Plans for construction, located by Chick-Fil-A, on Hwy 27 and Hammock Ridge Road, has been proposed and under consideration by the City of Clermont (follow the Staybridge Suites...
Submitted by The Animal League
These adorable boys are Pink and Floyd and recently lost their home. They are Best Furry Friends (BFF) and must go to their new home together. They are a Pekingese/Dachshund blend and are each 2-3...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
This Friday, a new modern take on the romantic comedy genre hits theaters. Bros is brought to audiences by Universal Studios and it was written by and stars Billy Eichner.
Bros follows Bobby Leiber (Eichner)...
First Friday Food Trucks and Music on Montrose will be held on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. on Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont.
Enjoy live music from Shadow Cabinet plus some great family-fund activities.
Food Truck Extravaganza...
Lake Catherine Blueberries Fall Festival begins October 7th and remains open on Fridays from 6 pm-10 pm, Saturdays from 11 am-10 pm, and Sundays from 11 am-5 pm until October 30th.
If you plan on entering the mazes after dark,...
The owners of the Showcase of Citrus recently announced the new location and reopening of The Showcase of Citrus -- "Same Farm - Different Barn".
"Well, thankfully we were able to move to property we own on the next dirt...
On Tuesday, October 4, thousands of people attended the community's Annual National Night Out at Waterfront Park. The national event was first introduced in 1984 and now includes more than 400 communities in 23 states. Each year, the free,...
By the Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club have been hard at work over the summer months planning for their 18th Garden Walk: “A Harvest of Home Gardens”. The first Garden Walk was held in 2001 and...
Deadline dates are fast approaching. Have you registered to vote? Do you need to make a change to your voter record--name, address, signature, or party affiliation?
Important Dates to Remember
Sept. 20th--VBM Counter Pickups
Sept. 30th--Initial Mailout for Outstanding VBM Requests
Oct....
This week, people across Florida were busily picking up debris left by Hurricane Ian. Luckily, south Lake County wasn't hit as badly as some of the neighboring counties but, nonetheless, had a lot of damage and debris left from...
The Clermont Police Department continues to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host several Coffee with a Cop events to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day. This day is part of the...
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022-23 season of extraordinary entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center". Main Stage performances, Friday Night shows at the Black Box and Charlie Grinker's "Favorite Moments" are part of this season's line...
The goal of this year's golf event is to raise money to help pay for new scoreboards for the State Runner-Up softball team and the baseball team.
The four-person team scramble tournament will start at 1 pm on October 8th...
On Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 pm, the Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance will host a Town Hall Meeting at Clermont Elementary, 680 E. Highland Avenue, Clermont. Representatives of the Lake County School Board, Lake Technical College and Lake...
Clermont - A long-standing national event to strengthen relationships and build partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve will be celebrated in Clermont Tuesday, Oct. 4.
National Night Out, a free, family-friendly evening will be held at Waterfront...
What To Do After Hurricane Ian:
Remain in a secure location until you are notified it is safe to leave.
Do not drive unless necessary
Do not drink tap water until authorities say it's safe.
Stay away from waterways...
By Isabella Salvatori, '23, Montverde Academy
The Class of 2023 began their busy senior retreat weekend on Friday, September 16. The retreat, an annual event that takes place early in the school year, celebrates the start of a new class...
Hurricane Ian blew across Center Florida and left a mess but it could have been worse. The sustaining winds and torrential rains left a lot of broken branches, fallen trees and electrical outages.
A look at the Trail at...
submitted by Reed Markham, Assistant Director ...
Provided by Lake County Schools
HBCU Week, which highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is hosting a College Fair at Disney Wide World of Sports (DWWS). The event will be on October 7, 2022, from 7:30 am-1:30 pm. Students will...