The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “Les Solistes” once again in their Spring concerts “off-season” finale. This smaller group of talented musicians will perform a special repertoire of virtuoso classical and popular music on April 7 and 8,...
Sunshine Book Co. is approaching its one-year anniversary. On Sunday, April 3, from 12 pm - 4 pm, a celebration/customer appreciation event will be held.
A character meet-n-greet, a dress-up contest, and an author meet n greet/book signing will be...
April 1st is fast approaching...it is the deadline for graduating females from the local high schools, East Ridge, South Lake and Minneola, to apply for the $1,000.00 scholarships offered at each school. Applications can be downloaded from www.clermontwomansclub.org or...
Perhaps you have already spent time on one of the notable family research websites. You may think you understand what the materials you have found mean, or maybe you are unsure what to do with what you have found....
Over 2.4 million men and women served in the Army Air Forces during WWII. This class provides strategies and methods for discovering their stories, whether they served on air crews or in support units. Learn what individual and unit...
The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Commissioner Joseph McMullen, Seat 4, with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award for this hard work and advocacy efforts...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host a week-long event to help those with suspended driver licenses, those nearing a suspension, or persons in past-due collections, save money on select delinquent fines and fees.
Dubbed...
The 30th annual Clermont High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 30, in the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 715 W. Juniata Street, Clermont.
Any student who attended CHS, their spouse or guests, as well as...
Wheatley Realty Group recently revealed their newly constructed facility in Downtown Clermont. They plan to service new and existing residents in the South Lake community.
Wheatley Realty Group is owned and operated by local resident Matt Wheatley. To celebrate the opening...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) in partnership with the Pinecrest Lakes Academy Key Club, provided free coloring pages at a recent First Friday Food Truck event in downtown Clermont.
The coloring pages are from the activity book, Colorful...
Lake Technical College is thankful for the generous donation of $30,000 to assist students as they train for their future careers. Recently, Dr. William V. Zeller, a resident of Eustis and well-known general physician in the area, visited Lake...
Lake County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller was recently notified by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) that his office had received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting...
Planning for college? Or perhaps you’re ready to start a new career or take your current one to the next level? Lake-Sumter State College invites current students, prospective students, their families, and the community to a Campus Block Party...
Members of the Building Blocks Ministries Training Program (Kiwanis AKTION) is managing a Diaper Bank located at the Faith Neighborhood Center. Drop by any of the Diapers Dropoff locations to leave any size diapers.
Building Blocks Ministries
548 S. Hwy 27,...
Wendy Proctor of Camp Boggy Creek, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South Lake.
Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis FL, provides one-week camping experiences and family retreats for children with serious medical conditions. The camp, staffed...
Lake County Schools’ College and Career Readiness Department is partnering with the community to address the immediate labor shortage and to provide career opportunities to our students upon graduation.
To address these needs, a series of job fairs are being...
submitted by the Animal League
Almond is a 3.5-year-old Schipperke blend that weighs about 42 pounds. She has been with the Animal League for just over 12 months. She has come such a long way since she first arrived and...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a detailed account of Clermont's past. The book was compiled by members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. Currently, two of the books are being distributed by the Association...
Lake Technical College invites you to attend the annual Career TechXpo at multiple events in April. The purpose of TechXpo is to showcase the 30 plus programs we offer in workforce training. Hands-on demonstrations in high-demand career fields will...
By 1st Lt Cris Coniglio, PAO
Congratulations to Cadet Sargent David Jaros from the Civil Air Patrol’s Lake Composite Squadron in Leesburg, Florida for winning First Place in both the local and district levels for the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen...
After the past two years, everyone can use a break, so why not go to the Historic Village and spend a relaxing afternoon? Start with a leisurely stroll on the trail overlooking beautiful Lake Minneola and then tour the...
South Lake Art League will be hosting a photography show with an opening reception on March 5 and will run through April 2. The sponsor for the show is Becker Funeral Home.
Registration forms are available at Southlakeartleague.com or at the...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a lecture and music performance entitled Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement as part of the Cooper Concert Series.
Local musician, Galen, will host the presentation at Cooper Memorial Library on Thursday, April 21,...
The Cooper Memorial Library is hosting a special poetry reading in April to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Four poets will perform a poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month on Monday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 108....
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake is hosting its 13th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on April 29 at the Champions Gate Golf Resort. They are partnering with local businesses to raise money for local programs and charities.
Sponsorships start...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor
Groveland/Mascotte American Legion recently added Auxiliary Unit 239 to its Post. Ellen Cruz is the new Commander of the Auxiliary, she is also a Mascotte City Council member. The Auxiliary will support the Legionnaires...
On Saturday, February 26, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 is hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, including garlic bread, salad and dessert. Eat-in or take out. Drinks are available. Dinner is $8 with all...
Picture the scene, you have everything you need for your wedding day—bride, check; groom, check; flowers, check; officiant, check; family, check. Wait, you don’t have a venue! Then you get a call from your officiant—come to 490 West Avenue...
The Animal League
Pumpkin is a loveable 2-year-old male, Great Dane/Labrador Retriever blend weighing about 80 pounds. He is a very sweet boy who would love to be your best friend on hikes, walks, or even on the couch. He...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
On March 2, 2022, eighteen-year-old Rosie Rivera, a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534, earned her Private Pilot’s License and can now enjoy the wonders of personal flight on her own.
After completing her...
The Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) voted unanimously to name Dr. Heather Bigard as the College’s 7th president at its meeting last night.
The DBOT also appointed Bigard into an Interim President role through June 30th before...
Groveland-based FIRST robotics team All Wired Up competed in the Orlando Regionals FIRST Robotics competition March 10-12. The competition was held at the Addition Financial Arena on the UCF campus in east Orlando. There were 57 teams representing the...
Groveland City Manager Mike Hein was the featured speaker at the South Lake Chamber Breakfast on March 18. The early morning breakfast brought business and community leaders from across south Lake to the E.L. Puryear Building in Groveland to...
Michael’s Foundation is a non-profit 501-c3, established in 2019 to support veterans and their families by restoring life of purpose, encouraging empowerment and promoting well-being through programs and services. It offers no-cost, impactful resources to U.S Veterans that truly...
Submitted by the Friends of Minneola Schoolhouse Library
Grab your friends and check out the Library’s Spring Book, Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, March 26 from 8 am until 2 pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800...
A dispute resulting in litigation between VP Development Enterprises, The Art District, and the City of Clermont has resulted in misunderstandings and hard feelings. On March 22, the Clermont City Council members unanimously voted to resolve litigations and reach...
Blushin' Bubbles is celebrating its first anniversary and friends, family and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce gathered at the shop to help commemorate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting.
Last year, Blushin' Bubbles and Sugar Mama's Candy Bar combined resources...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
For over 42 years, Kyle Promotions has provided promotional products and business printing to the South Lake community.
Cathy Kyle moved to Clermont in 1979, opening Kyle Promotions in 1980. After her first...
The City of Groveland is excited to host part II of its centennial celebration series, Saturday, March 26th, and Sunday, March 27th, beginning at 11:00 am! This weekend’s celebration will highlight the years 1973-2022. February's celebration focused on the...
Thrive Clermont was one of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast sponsors on March 18. Sheri Lewin and members of Thrive provided a presentation to those attending explaining the mission and programs available to local youth in the south...
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...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Caponi Cannolis School of the Arts has been providing a musical and theatre performance outlet for children since 2005.
Founders Jennifer and Angelo Caponi share their passion to teach students not only how to...
Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays is alerting Lake County voters to unofficial mailings from parties NOT affiliated with the Lake County Supervisor of Elections office. In the coming days, two organizations will have mailed information to voters, which may...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake would like to thank Mandy Cooke for providing our club with a presentation on Take Stock in Children (TSIC). TSIC is a scholarship and mentoring program for high school students from financially disadvantaged...
Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-American military fighters, bombers and airmen who fought in World War II.
The U.S. Armed Forces were segregated in World War II, thus in 1940 the US military selected Tuskegee Institute to train...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Clermont Brewing Company
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Live music from Nicole Equerme
5:00 pm -7:00 pm - Live DJ spinning all the Irish favorites
7:30 pm -10:30 pm - Steven Cardwell and the Neon Drifters
Make sure to...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit Collection event. The event will take...
On Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 pm, Stars of the Sixties return to Clermont Performing Arts Center with even more of the top hit-makers from the greatest era of rock and roll.
Jay & the Americans are back with a...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Hailey Bladek, life-long resident of South Lake, has recently been crowned as Ms. Lake County and will soon move on to represent Lake County in state pageants. Bladek already has plans to represent...
Now in its tenth year of existence, Orlando Health Network’s accountable care organization (ACO) achieved success once more by saving the federal government’s Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and other commercial insurers approximately $19.5 million in healthcare costs through...