Richard R. Gerard (EN1(SS) of South Lake Florida Base who served on USS Charr (SS-328) and the USS George Washington (SSBN-589) was awarded "Quilt of Valor Award” on February 10. Richard was on board the USS Charr during October...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host three musical events in March as part of its Cooper Concert Series.
Dave DeLuca will perform at the Library on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DeLuca pays tribute to...
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days. According to the bible, the 40 days represent the time that Jesus spent in the desert fending off the temptation of the Devil. Though not every person observes Ash Wednesday and...
Submitted by The team at Keep Clermont Rural
keepclermontrural@gmail.co
Friends,
This email is longer than usual, with multiple important updates. Please try to read to the end as they are all important and time sensitive.
Lake Nellie project on Lakeshore is coming...
Dash Sports, FloDash Events and AdventHealth are coming together for a multi-year partnership that will deliver more opportunities for health and wellness to residents across Lake County.
From walkers and runners to elite athletes, Dash Sports provides top brand running...
Lake EMS implemented the Handtevy Pediatrics System last November after receiving a generous donation from Orlando Health that was approved by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Handtevy is a pediatric resuscitation system that saves lives and reduces...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently recognized Real Life Christian Academy's Terrific Kids.
Congratulations to Real Life Christian Academy February Terrific Kids!
Ella Haber (5th Grade); Lily Maddox (5th Grade); Natalia Cardenas (5th Grade); Chloe Wooten (4th Grade): Abadiyah Simpson (4th...
Clermont Main Street
Clermont Main Street always hosts exciting Downtown Clermont events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment. It’s time to celebrate the warming spring season. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone! Hundreds of visitors...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Once a small agricultural and sawmill town, Groveland is now one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida. The City With Natural Charm is blessed with bass-filled lakes, pine forests, wild game and a...
Article and Photos by Michelle Delaney
About 5-years ago, when visiting a boba tea shop for the first time, Juliana Green tried boba tea. She not only found the tea to be uniquely delicious but, you might say, it changed her life.
She...
Members of The Kiwanis Key Club of Pinecrest Lakes Academy held a blanket and coat drive collecting dozens of warm coats and blankets for neighbors in need this winter. From there, they were delivered to the Faith Neighborhood Center by the...
On Saturday, March 5, at 8 am, Lake Sumter State College will be holding its annual Shamrock Shuffle; a St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K.
Beginning at the Lake-Sumter State College, South Lake Campus, this family-friendly race runs around the South Lake...
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club had Lion Vivian Henegar, 2nd Vice District 35-O Governor present the Melvin Jones Award posthumously to Toni Bell Rescoe, the wife of the deceased Lion Larry Rescoe. This is the Club’s highest award given by any...
The City of Groveland is excited to celebrate 100 years of natural charm with locals and friends from across South Lake County! February's celebration will focus on the years 1922-1972. Each weekend festival day will include games, a kids’...
Clermont Spring Forward Festival hosted by Clermont Main Street, will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 26 at City Hall Park on Montrose and 7th Streets.
Entertainment will be provided by the Full Force Dance...
Tuesday, February 1st through Friday, February 11th, ‘Spruce up the Block’ parties were happening throughout South Lake, Umatilla, and Mount Dora serving more than 40 families and 3 faith-based community centers.
The Block Parties are community-focused initiatives that provide local...
For 27 years the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has honored its friendly, helpful Ambassadors, the people seen in their bright blue jackets welcoming new businesses to the community.
Over 220 local business leaders attended the 27th Annual Ambassador Breakfast...
Roasted Spirit is expected to open in March. Lots to be done, but come take a peek.
https://youtu.be/x-LGjSVgYUU
Congratulations to New Hope Christian Academy's Terrific Kids this January!
Grant, Zachary, Triston, Yssabelle, Kevin, Jayden, Liam
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Clermont’s new City Manager Brian Bulthuis was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Clermont Historical Society.
Brian discussed his goal which is to partner with local merchants, the Clermont Historic Village,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Historic Village hosted the February South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders After Hours event. Many attendees came dressed in historic costumes to mix and mingle and party like it...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host two musical events in February.
Monday, February 28 from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm
The Friends Opera Club presents Mussorgsky: Boris Gudonov. The Friends Opera Club invites students and the public to attend educational programs, classes,...
School Board member Kristi Burns, Ph.D., is resigning from her elected position, effective May 1, she announced at the board meeting Monday night.
“When I started on this board in 2016, it was really important to me that our board...
Women seeking spiritual renewal, inspiring messages, and Christian fellowship will not want to miss “Redeemed” presented by Unforsaken Women Corp. This engaging event will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Clermont...
Project Scholars announced that the nonprofit organization will award a new scholarship this year to pay tribute to its longtime event manager Cheryl Fishel, who died in July 2020. The Cheryl Fishel Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for the...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed Patricia Kry, Executive Director of the FAITH Neighborhood Center as a guest speaker.
FAITH Neighborhood Center provides a food bank and service center for the South Lake Community. People who have found themselves...
The Clermont Garden Club is pleased to pick the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carroll at 1209 Giovanni Blvd in the Verde Ridge neighborhood (off of old Hwy 50) as the February yard of the month. The Carroll's...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1236 based at Love’s Landing, a gated flying community, in Weirsdale, Florida donated $ 3,000 to EAA Chapter 534’s aviation youth program called Squadron 534. This was done at their January 8, 2022...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Ukelele, and I am a handsome 8-month-old male Domestic Shorthaired ginger kitty! I am as sweet as can be and I will purr in your ear all day long! My foster mommy...
OneBlood hosts around 650 blood drives a week to meet the needs of our local hospitals.
Feb 14: Orlando Health South Lake Hospital 10:30-4:30
Feb 14: Epic Theatres 12-6
Feb 16: Lake County Tax Collector’s Office 9-2
Feb 16: ...
Clermont Garden Club Plant - Four fairies playing in the BONSAI FICUS BENJAMINA or (Weeping Fig). The plant likes to be dry with moderate to bright light and it likes to be pot bound. The Ficus does drop its leaves.
Library Assistant,...
Gloria Puerto Ebey, the Community Educator with Vitas Home Care, provided an informative and "lively" presentation at February's meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club. Gloria discussed Hospice and the caregiver's need to care for themselves. She had the women...
Submitted by Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD)
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil the people you love most in your life. From delicious candies and cakes, to thoughtful gifts and flowers, people across the world go above...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 13, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in Fruitland Park and LifePointe Church, located at...
Mascotte Charter School Open Application for Enrollment is available online from January 24 to February 28. The application is open to new students to Mascotte Charter entering Kindergarten to 5th Grade for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Mascotte Charter is a...
The Community Foundation of South Lake has scholarships available to high school seniors attending any of the five high schools in South Lake County. (East Ridge, Lake Minneola, South Lake, Real Life Academy & Montverde Academy). Students complete one...
Sunshine Book Co., located at 647 Lake Avenue in Downtown Clermont, was recently voted Best of South Lake - Retail Business, an event sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
It has been less than a year since Sunshine Book...
Feature Story And Photos by Larry H. Oskin
This past week, the Clermont Flag Coffee Corner opened its doors in Downtown Clermont to chilly guests seeking hot cocoa, specialty coffee or a piping hot cup of tea. Its owners Gustavo,...
Information shared by Marty Proctor
Just Stop Tire Shop is sponsoring a First Responders Appreciation Day Across Lake County at the Mascotte Civic Center pavilion on February 19 from 12 - 3 pm. The Tedder/Thomas Civic Center is located at...
On a chilly Saturday evening on February 5, Beta Theta-ESA held "Shots in The Dark", an event to raise money for 3-local high school scholarships for students entering Lake Sumter State College and a scholarship for a student entering...
Daniela Martinez, President of the CWC and Carol Spaldi, Scholarship Chairman have announced the Clermont Woman's Club is offering three, one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships to a graduating female from each of the local South Lake high schools, East...
Orlando Cat Café will host a Lunch and Learn Seminar on Friday, February 18th from 11 am – 1 pm. First, speakers from the Cornerstone Hospice Pet Peace of Mind Program will explore the various aspects of planning for...
Information shared by Jackie Phillips Polk
The East Ridge High School Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Team traveled to the University of Florida for the State High School Competitive Cheerleading Competition.
After a long day, the team took 1st Place in the State...
Information shared by Marty Proctor
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting on Feb 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 137 E. Cherry Street, Groveland. The meeting will be in regards to...
The district’s calendar committee, composed of employees and parents, has developed two student calendar options. A survey will be sent to employees on Feb. 9 asking their preference between the two. The same survey then will be sent to...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay has asked state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran for an extension of “grace and compassion” this year as the district continues to struggle with chronic absenteeism among students and teachers, resulting in significant student...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland celebrated diversity with a Cultural Food Festival. This special event included food trucks, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment at Lake David Park.
Savor The Flavors! Locals and out-of-area guests spent the day learning...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their Saint Valentine’s tribute concerts entitled “Romance & Roses” with an appearance of “Soloists of the Orchestra”. This will be a smaller group of talented musicians who will passionately play a special...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with AgeWave Solutions, Inc recently dedicated the first Habitat home of 2022.
AgeWave Solutions, Inc was the presenting sponsor for the Women Build project in May 2021, which aims to build and repair...
Starting February 7, 2022, a partial road closure will be in effect for West Don Wickham Drive starting at the intersection of Citrus Tower Boulevard as Orlando Health South Lake Hospital continues with the first phase of its...