The City of Groveland will kick off its big 4th of July celebration on Tuesday, July 4, from 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at popular Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave. in downtown Groveland.
There will be festival food...
A bigger and better Red, White & BOOM will lift spirits and light up July Fourth as Clermont celebrates America.
The free, family event will be filled with fun activities, tasty foods and live entertainment at Waterfront Park, 330 Third...
Submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club recently awarded $1,500.00 scholarships to three graduates from our South Lake area high schools. Recipients are Lauren Mickens-Lake Minneola High School, Natalie Ferguson-East Ridge Hig School and Grace Flynn-South Lake...
On Friday, June 30 at 11 am enjoy the one and only JiggleMan! He has performed at countless schools, libraries and festivals in Florida and has even shined numerous times on the David Letterman Show. JiggleMan is a funny...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
Managing a full-service food distribution center is a challenge in the best of times but during skyrocketing food price times, the challenge has become even more stressful for Executive Director Trish Kry and the...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
Superior Residences of Clermont, 1600 Hunt Trace Boulevard, Clermont and Vitas Healthcare teamed up to give the residents of Superior Residence an afternoon of fun on Wednesday, June 21st by providing a car show...
Looking for something fun AND delicious to do? Beginning at 11 am today, Sunday, June 25, visit the Reggae Cafe, located on Lake David at 302 W. Orange Street in Groveland, for a Reggae Brunch. Chef Dameon Brown of...
This year, The Neighborhood Center of South Lake celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
The Center, located at 14727 Timber Village Rd., Groveland, assists 350 to 400 families from South Lake County each week, providing each with the resources they need to...
The Florida League of Cities announced today that the City of Groveland is this year’s winner of the Environmental Stewardship Award, one of four coveted awards hosted by the League.
The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes a city program that promotes...
Don’t miss the hilarious antics of the talented mime, Maks Annaev on Friday, June 23 at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym. Maks incorporates juggling, spinning plates, visual & physical comedy, and audience participation in his laugh-out-loud...
Comic Controllers is a one-stop shop for unique Pop Culture and Video Game themed items. It's a boutique comic and gaming company specializing in custom one-of-a-kind video game and pop culture products.
Special Dates:
Saturday, July 8 - Join the Celebration,...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has rolled out a new and innovative technology to enhance infant security and safety through their hospital stay and beyond. Replacing the traditional ink and paper method for collecting a baby’s footprint, the new CertaScan...
Southern Cuisine - Can it be Fast, Frugal, Healthy and Fun? You Bet! Join Florida Chef Warren Caterson on Thursday, June 29 at 1pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym. Chef Warren will prepare a healthy entrée that anyone...
Join presenter Kathy Mendoza on Wednesday, June 28 at 1pm at the Minneola Library for “Top Ten Essential Oils”. You will learn how to use the most common essential oils, integrate them into your life, and learn some great...
The Groveland Historical Society is hosting a Daddy & Daughter Dance on Saturday, June 24 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Lake David Community Center (450 S. Lake Ave., Groveland).
Dads bring your daughters for a night of...
Included in the 23-24 State Budget, the Town of Oakland was awarded a $2 million legislative appropriation for an innovative alternative water project. The appropriation will pay for a large portion of the project, with the Town also committing...
by the Community Foundation of South Lake
Summer is a time for relaxation for many of us, but many parents and children throughout South Lake will spend their summer worrying about where their next meal will come from. Out of the...
Orlando Health is hosting a virtual hiring event on Tuesday, June 27, from 7 am to 4 pm.
Registered Nurses will be recruited for the following departments/units:
· Cardiac Interventional Unit
· Clinical Decision Unit
· Emergency Department
· Medical...
Join Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway, his team, and the community as they honor and remember loved ones living with or lost to Alzheimer's Disease.
The Fun 5K will begin at Waterfront Park at 6:21 pm. All proceeds will...
Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Thanks to a grant obtained through the Florida Kiwanis Foundation and an added monetary gift from the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, the club was able to recently donate $2500 to the Building Blocks...
The keynote speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was Lance Sewell, President of the Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Lance Sewell provides leadership for Orlando Health South Lake Hospital’s 180-acre campus, including 170 patient beds, an ambulatory...
The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Community Service Award honors residents or organizations that contribute to the South Lake community; they lend their time, efforts, and talents outside any volunteer work done for their employer.
The month's Ann Dupee...
Summer PopUps will be held on Wednesday, June 21st at Lake David Park at 6pm!
Students (Teens ages 13-18) have a behind-the-scenes look during 'A Day in the Life of a Firefighter' activity!
Register at www.thriveclermont.org/events-
Final Activity lineup June 21 in...
The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center is hosting a special exhibit running June 29 through September 1, 2023.
Please join us for the opening reception on, Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at 126 W. Petris Ave.,...
June 16 - Downtown Clermont
Opening of the West End Plaza
West End Plaza (formerly Galleria Soma) will celebrate its opening with Live Music, Food Trucks, and More. The festivities will begin after a ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon at...
On Wednesday, June 14, Sunshine Book Co. held a Boozy Book Fair from 6 pm to 8 pm at Clermont Brewing Company (CBC) at 750 West DeSoto Street.
A line of enthusiastic fans started forming outside CBC on West DeSoto...
Visit a Family Food Truck Night at The Citrus Tower (141 US Hwy 27, Clermont) on June 16th from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Shop for crafts while enjoying a variety of food trucks. Entertainment by TC & SASS.
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris Bloodsworth and past/present members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It’s a great read and an awesome gift.
Clermont: Gem of the...
On Friday, June 16, West End Plaza (formerly Galleria SOMA) will officially reopen with a new owner, new shops, and a newly paved parking lot!
Located at 821 West Minneola Ave., Clermont, The West End Plaza will celebrate its reopening...
Pick up a wine glass and map between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm.on Friday, June 16 at Wheatley Realty Group (664 W. Montrose St., Clermont). Cost is $25 pp. The wine stroll begins at 6:30 pm
Stroll along Montrose St...
Join us for a foot-stomping, hand clapping good time with guitar playing Mr. Harley. Mr. Harley knows all the classic children’s songs, but it’s his original compositions that get the biggest applause. He gives an engaging interactive performance with...
The City of Groveland is partnering with Be Free Lake to host the community’s Third Annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 16, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave. The special event...
Orlando Health has opened the 2024 cycle of the Orlando Health Community Grant Program. As part of its ongoing commitment to Central Florida, the program offers competitive grants to assist local organizations and Orlando Health team members in their...
Submitted by St. Matthias Episcopal Church
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, located at 574 W Montrose, Clermont, will be holding a free Vacation Bible School program June 19-23 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Youngsters who are rising kindergarteners through rising...
by Linda Charlton
There are more than 200 people buried in Groveland's first black cemetery, substantially abandoned for about 80 years. Currently under restoration, the cemetery is known as Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville.* All of the dead...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Lake Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol learned about possible career paths that aviation might offer when it comes time for them to decide on a vocation.
Members of the CAP visited the...
Article by Reed Markham, Assistant Director, Communication Council Leesburg Florida Stake
On Thursday, June 8th, a large group of teens from Lake County, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began a three-day Pioneer Handcart Trek through Desert Ranch.
The...
By: Dr. Donna Powell and Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery
As we celebrate Men's Health Week from June 13th through June 19th, it's essential to focus on digestive health, a crucial aspect of men's overall well-being. Gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such...
Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as Clermont Main Street presents the highly anticipated MEGA Food Trucks Event on June 24. Showcasing more than 50 food trucks and vendors, this event will transform downtown Clermont into...
Enjoy Community Night on Friday, June 9 from 5-8 pm in Montverde.
Support Montverde Local Businesses.
Date: Monday, June 5, 2023 - 11am
Library of Congress
Speaker: Librarian Sheree Budge
Discussion: This Gen Chat will be an orientation of the Library of Congress website and some of the ways that it can be utilized in genealogical resources. Sheree...
Clermont Main Street
The Clermont Farmer's Market is proud to announce an exciting update for residents and visitors alike. With new summer hours starting this week from 9 am to 1 pm every Sunday, the market is extending an invitation...
Join friends and family on Saturday, June 17 at Waterfront Park (100 3rd St., Clermont) for JUNEteenth Freedom Day. Enjoy a cultural and educational celebration of freedom from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended a program at the Cooper Memorial Library.
Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar presented Feisty Females in Florida History, about the women who helped build, form, shape, and develop our state, and whose lives...
Hello Clermont Champions and welcome to summer!
School is out and everyone is excited about getting outside and having fun.
I encourage you to take a few minutes and talk about safety with your family. Whether you are at a pool,...
50+ Food Trucks will converge in Downtown Clermont by City Hall on Saturday, June 24 between 4 pm and 9 pm.
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The sales tax holiday begins Saturday, May 27 and extends through Friday, June 9.
A second exemption period will begin Saturday, August...
submitted by Keisha Cornelius, Program & Outreach Coordinator
Registration is now open for Thrive Clermont’s Summer PopUps. These events take place on Tuesday, June 6th and June 13th in Downtown Clermont and June 21st at Lake David in Groveland.
Summer PopUps...
submitted by Clermont Historical Society
If you are like a lot of people, you remember when everyone made fun of “home remedies.” Herbs were Grandma’s idea of medicine, not at all like the “real” things we got from doctors and...