Clermont has been chosen as one of 15 Best Lake Towns in the U.S From Maine To California by Travel+Leisure.
Maya Kachroo-Levine, a writer for the publication, lists 15 lake towns that she notes are not only right on the waterfront...
The installation of the Clermont Garden Club Executive Officers was held on May 19th, 2021 at its End of Year Luncheon at the clubhouse. A general meeting was held followed by a buffet lunch, installation ceremony and member recognition.
The...
Cynthia Burton, RN, BSHS, MHA, CHPCA has joined Cornerstone Hospice and will oversee operations in Lake and Sumter counties, including The Villages.
Burton, who has more than 21 years of experience as a hospice nurse and administrator, is responsible for...
The Education Foundation of Lake County is proud to announce that Take Stock in Children (TSIC) of Lake and Sumter has received the Luminary Award from the TSIC state office by earning a Gold rating and meeting or exceeding...
While Eustis High School may sit at just 100 feet above Sea Level, many of its students this coming year will have their studies aimed several thousand feet higher than that. Through a partnership with the Aircraft Owners and...
The Town of Oakland has been awarded Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $25,000 to kick off its preservation and management plan for the Historic African American Cemetery. The Small Matching Grant from the Department of State’s...
One Blood, a bloodmobile, will be at Epic Movie Theatre, 2405 US-27 N, Clermont on June 26 from 1 pm to 7 pm; Read To Sydney, the literacy On the Move Program, will join One Blood from 5 pm...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Duke and I am a 4yr old male Labrador Retriever blend and I weigh about 80 pounds. I am a big, loveable guy who is happy doing whatever you are doing. If...
1,401 students continuing to work on their future goals by enrolling in summer semester courses received up to $1,000 in economic aid from Lake-Sumter State College for a total distribution of $836,350.
“Our students continue to show their resiliency and...
Submitted by The Team at Keep Clermont Rural
Most of you are aware that the sand mining industry filed for a comp plan amendment to expand their operations in the Green Swamp. We have some good news on that issue, but first, we...
Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the liberation of all African American slaves in the United States, was hosted by the city of Groveland on June 19 in Lake David Park.
“Juneteenth marks a significant day in history for our...
Smokin' Jacks Bar-B-Q has been completely remodeled and celebrated its official grand opening on June 18th. Ambassadors and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
The building was once the site of Jack's Bar-B-Q, a...
The members of Beta Theta enjoyed a homemade breakfast social hosted at the home of Rosetta and Bob Shobe. During the breakfast, Beta Theta President Sandie Stacy announced that Bill Delaney was selected by the members as this year’s Zeus; an...
Thanks to generous gifts from the Mount Dora Community Trust and the W.T. Bland Jr. Charitable Trust, 20 children from the Guardian ad Litem program in Lake County will be able to attend Lake-Sumter State College’s Kids College this...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a series of meetings in each Commission district throughout the coming months. The next meeting will be for District 2, which is represented by Commission Chairman Sean Parks. It will...
To beat the summer heat, spend an hour a week chatting with other family historians on Zoom. You can exchange knowledge and discuss a scheduled genealogical topic in a friendly informal setting.
The Pastfinders Genealogy Society has chosen a topic...
On Saturday, June 12th, Girl Scout Troop #9220 performed community service at the VFW Post #5277 Flag Pole.
After slight neglect, the base of the Flag pole needed a makeover. The girls weeded the area and replanted flowers to brighten...
The City of Groveland continually strives to provide educational opportunities for residents and guests to appreciate its diverse community. In honor of Juneteenth, Groveland will join in with numerous other cities across the nation in celebrating the historically monumental...
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening in Downtown Clermont. This Saturday, June 19th from 4 pm to 9 pm, over 25 food trucks will line the streets of Montrose. This will be a MEGA Food Truck Event.
Bring a...
Article and Pictures by Larry Oskin
Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Minneola, the Clermont Historic Village has long been a special gem with plenty of exciting memories and a rich local history to share for every new generation.
Led...
The Clermont City Council recently approved the request of the Clermont Historical Society, Inc. to amend their 2013 agreement in order to add the Grace Chapel and replica outhouse to the Clermont Historic Village, located at 490 West Avenue...
Article by Carl Gordon
As the hot real estate market continues to see no end and housing values rise, Micki Blackburn Realty continues to be one of the leaders in the south Lake County area.
Located prominently at 450 East Highway...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4-8 pm Mon., June 21, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Sonny’s BBQ, 1500 W. Highway 50. This Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit the Special Olympics Florida.
Special Olympics...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will remember the Colonial Patriots who fought for our freedom by dedicating a liberty tree in a public ceremony on June 24 outside of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315...
Article submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Why are these people so happy? What is all the dancing about? They want to share the excitement and invite one and all to come down to the Historic Village located at...
Below is the June schedule of activities at Clermont's Kehlor Recreation Center and Clermont's Arts and Recreation Center.
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites schedule for the week of June 14, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site
located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00...
The Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Free Florida program in Lake County would like to educate employers on the importance of adopting a Tobacco/Smokefree Grounds Policy including Electronic Vapor Products (EVP) - also known as electronic cigarettes or personal...
Lake-Sumter State College (LSCC) is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before their...
Submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Princess Peach and I am a 15-month old female kitty and am looking for my forever family! I am a gorgeous girl! My green eyes are so bright and beautiful. My...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Dead River – residential canal S of US 441. This is in response to a...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) recently held a "Make A Difference Day". Snack items were collected from CWC members and distributed to two police departments, the sheriff's department, eight fire rescue stations and the Clermont Maintenance Department. "It's our...
Submitted by the South Lake Tablet Pup-arazzi
On Saturday morning, June 12, the City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department presented their first Pups in the Park event, with the help of local business sponsors Pat the Dog and...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Kim’s Cabbage Patch held a touching tribute to honor the 49 Pulse Nightclub angels that were massacred 5-years ago today (June 12, 2016) and the survivors, families and friends who grieve their loss.
The...
God is about to do something awesome at First United Methodist Church Of Clermont (FUMC) of Clermont! Join us on Friday, June 25th at 6:00 pm for an amazing free Christian outdoor concert and the chance to be in the...
With many Central Floridians still unemployed and unsure of how they will find their next job opportunity, Goodwill’s Job Connection services are a valuable resource to the community. As you know, the nonprofit has been hosting free webinars for...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Whiskers and I am a very special and lucky little lady. You see, I am not able to tell my friends what happened, but I survived an incident that left my jaw misaligned,...
The Town of Oakland is proud to announce that $500,000 has been earmarked in the 2021-22 State of Florida budget for the Oakland South Lake Apopka Initiative.
The state funding will help pay for the design and construction of the...
May rainfall was well below average across the St. Johns River Water Management District, with only a few areas of near-average rainfall in southeast Orange, northern Brevard and southeast Marion counties.
A full report outlining May’s hydrologic conditions was presented...
by Martin Proctor
The Central Florida Sand Mining Association of Central Florida has withdrawn its request for a comprehensive plan change and rezoning. The withdrawal of the request was reported by Lake County District 1 Commissioner Doug Shields.
At the February...
Three Clermont Police Officers were recognized at a recent Clermont City Council Meeting for outstanding service to the community. Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway presented the distinguished honors to the officers.
Officer Sean Coons and Brian Rebando Receive Life Saving...
At the Clermont City Council Meeting on June 8, Police Chief Charles Broadway announced Renee Lowe as CPD Citizen of the Year.
Chief Broadway described Renee as essential in bringing not just individuals, but local organizations in Clermont and South...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced that the City of Groveland’s Council Member Mike Radzik was recently appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2021-2022 Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee,...
Get in touch with other family historians. On Zoom you can meet others who are also interested in family research. You can share your knowledge and discuss a genealogical topic in an informal manner.
Pastfinders Genealogy Society has chosen a...
The City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department present the city’s first Pups in the Park event with the help of local business sponsors Pat the Dog and Foxtail Coffee Co.
“We invite the community to create special memories...
Article and Pictures by Linda Charlton
The library system is partnering with the Lake County Animal Shelter to bring both pet and book lovers together. Throughout June and July, the shelter’s pet adoption trailer will visit each of the 16...
June has been proclaimed as Save Driving Month in the City of Minneola. Residents are encouraged to sign the Safe Driving Pledge promising to focus on driving safely all month long. Obeying the speed limit, stopping at stop signs,...
The Cagan Crossings Farmer’s Market will move to its seasonal Summer-time hours of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm starting Friday, June 4th. Comprised of professional vendors throughout Central Florida, the Market takes place year-round every Friday in the area...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the reveal of the new Bookmobile for Read to Sydney's “Literacy on the Move” program. The new Cargo Van is wrapped in colorful graphics, can transport several hundred books,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Groveland Police, Fire and Public Safety Departments recently launched a series of new outreach initiatives to build better relationships with all residents, businesses, government representatives and the entire community.
Groveland Public Safety...