Business owners in the greater South Lake area are invited to schedule first and second vaccinations at their facilities.
The Clermont Fire Department and the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) are partnering to help vaccinate local business...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all employees, students and community residents age 16 and older at high schools across the...
At the April South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, board chairmember Pat Caracciolo of Pat the Dog welcomed attendees. This month's host was Sonny's BBQ.
Trish Kry of Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) was recognized for the amazing work that FNC has been providing...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites revised schedule for the week of April 19th, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m....
The Clermont Police Department invites the public to its first department updates presentation.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Mon., April 19 at the Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose St., in downtown Clermont. The Clermont Police Department will provide...
IMG Citrus, a family-owned, vertically integrated citrus grower, packer, and shipper in Vero Beach, FL, announced the acquisition of a large citrus grove in Charlotte County. The 2,500-acre grove increases their control of citrus land management in Florida by...
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Lake County’s fertilizer ordinance is intended to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes by adding application restrictions while utilizing Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles. The ordinance, recommended by the Keep Lake Beautiful Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners...
The Clermont High School Alumni Scholarship Committee and the CHS Reunion Committee are excited to announce two $1,000 scholarship recipients for 2020-21. Congratulations to Hailey Bladek and Ellexandria Schmidt! Both recipients demonstrated a strong commitment to their community, dedication...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Kari Vargas to its board of directors.
Vargas is AdventHealth’s Market CEO for the West Orange and South Lake Counties, and serves as CEO of AdventHealth Winter Garden.
“Research shows food insecurity...
~ District has funded more than 225 ag cost-share projects since 2012 ~
Fifteen agricultural projects will share in cost-share funds from two different funding programs of the St. Johns River Water Management District to assist farmers and growers on...
The Lake County Office of Housing and Human Services is requesting grant applications to provide as much as $25,000 in support of youth intervention/prevention programs and other human services programs. Grant applications will be accepted beginning Friday, April 16. Applicants...
A group of former professional and Major League Baseball players and coaches joined together to create an unprecedented baseball event for Central Florida. The Prospect Pre-Draft Tournament will be a feasible alternative for potential baseball prospects in the region.
During...
Feature Story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
Precision Integrative Medicine celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Clermont Mayor Tim Murry, South Lake Chamber of Commerce President David Colby,...
Lake County will be accepting walk-in appointments for the first and second dose Pfizer vaccine beginning Monday, April 19, at the Lake Square Mall immunization site. Walk-ins will be accepted between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Monday and...
It’s teatime! Treat mom to a uniquely British tradition this Mother’s Day at the Orlando Cat Café on Sunday, May 9. During this two-hour experience, guests will enjoy an amazing spread of sweet and savory treats and a variety...
Looking back since my last update, I am even more proud to represent the great people of Lake County. We’ve banded together in our efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating the strength, unity and resilience of this great community.
This...
Article and Photos by Carl Gordon
Montverde’s Kirk Park is one of the best-kept secrets in Lake County, featuring plenty of shade trees with Spanish moss for cover during the hot months of the year and now, featuring its own...
Lake County and the Florida Region of USA Volleyball will host the nation’s largest collegiate beach volleyball tournament at the Hickory Point Beach sand volleyball complex this weekend, beginning today and running through April 18. Matches begin at 8...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Sunshine Book Co. recently opened at 647 Lake Avenue in Downtown Clermont, across from the Clermont City Center. The new book store celebrated its grand opening with the support of family, friends, local...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Arts Center is host to the Moonlight Players’ performances of Godspell on April 16-18. This musical was originally composed by Stephen Schwartz with the book by John-Michael Tebelak. The...
Tomoka Chapter held its April meeting at the American Legion building on West DeSoto Street. Martha Nolte conducted the meeting in the absence of Regent Beverly Oyler.
Guest speaker for the event was Kathryn Deen, Director of Communications for the City...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Charity Across South Lake is now actively working to bring our entire community together to share complimentary backpacks full of school supplies for next fall. Their first goal was to help 1000...
On Thursday, April 22, two sessions will be held by ZOOM for parents of incoming kindergarten students.
Sessions will be held at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Roundup will include
Enrollment information
Campus Tour
School Information Overview
Meeting link below
https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/94881639716?pwd=VjdZakdBbk1TaU1VNE43ZWNhOWJyUT09
Department of Education asks students, staff to wear purple on April 21 in support of military children
April is recognized nationally as the Month of the Military Child. This special recognition, established by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Jack's BBQ was a local favorite for over 70 years -- since 1952. The previous owners retired and closed the restaurant. Their old Highway 27 sign will soon change to add the...
A groundbreaking ceremony officially kicked off construction on the state-of-the-art Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (FCS) in Clermont. The building will be located at 1350 N. Hancock Rd. and will replace the existing FCS location at 1920 Don Wickham...
Annual Conrad Buckley 5K is being held to support the Conrad Buckley Scholarship Fund and is jointly sponsored between the Clermont Police Department and the Kiwanis Club of South Lake with event support from FloDash.
Each runner will receive a race...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Town of Montverde was incorporated on May 18, 1925. A Mayor and five Town Council members were selected and the same town government remains today. The picturesque area is nestled on...
East Ridge High Theater Department presents Legally Blonde: The Musical on the main stage of its campus, located at 13322 Excalibur Road, Clermont. Performances are scheduled on April 14-17 at 7:00 pm (with a 2:00 pm matinee on April 17th),
Tickets are...
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce a COVID-19 vaccination event for its students and employees on April 14-15. This is event is being offered in coordination with the Florida Department of Health and vaccinations administered by the Clermont Fire Department.
“We...
In preparation for about 400 new students who will start 6th grade at Windy Hill Middle School in the fall, the school has scheduled in-person orientation sessions to introduce students to Windy Hill and to showcase the many enrichment...
"Godspell", a timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love, based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, will be performed by the Moonlight Players, a local theater group.
Tickets are on sale at the Clermont Performing Arts Center (CPAC), 3700...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
Seaplane-A-Palooza for 2021 began on Friday, April 9, 2021, with much promise for the weekend but Mother Nature intervened and blew it away on Saturday afternoon and Sunday with heavy winds and rain.
Seaplane-A-Palooza is...
submitted by the Animal League
Meet SNOWMAN! She is a 5-month-old gray tabby and is the last of her liter looking for her forever home. She has the softest, silkiest fur and has the sweetest little voice when she “talks”...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont recognizes New Hope Christian Academy's Terrific Kids recipients for March: Congratulations to Kevin, Emma, Kiara, Dale, and Kaylen
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior. The program encourages kids to become...
Clermont boasts many colorful people who have lived great lives and deserving of honor from the local community. Certainly, there is none more deserving than Don Tracy who has been a resident of Clermont for over 57 years and...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Full Force Dance Academy (FFDA) recently held its grand opening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) hosted a ribbon-cutting to welcome owner Paige Grimes to the business community. Family, friends, South Lake...
Articles and Pictures by Ted Luebbers
If you want to fly into Seaplane-A-Palooza in Tavares, Florida ( FA1 ) and spend three festive days attending this annual splash-in at America’s Seaplane City, you should be making your plans now.
Seaplane-A-Palooza is...
More than 300 Lake County Schools bus drivers and transportation aides will receive training on how "to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
The course is called Youth Mental Health First...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to The Hit Men performing many top rock and roll hits from the 60’s to today. The Hit Men came here to Clermont for...
Lake County will be accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lake Square Mall immunization site. A second dose appointment will be scheduled on-site for those receiving their first...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Black Box Theatre continues to host ‘You Are Still There’ as a popular monthly matinee series by Charlie Grinker.
Joy of Flight: Armed with awesome old films, stories...
The ANNUAL FASHION SHOW is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th. More details to follow as the date gets closer.
At the April meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club, the members learned about the Central Florida Hope Center. Scott Chevalier, Director of...
Although Groveland’s Second Friday Farmers Market was originally scheduled to discontinue in March, the event has become so popular amongst its participants that the City will be extending the monthly market until the end of the year! The City...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization site at the St. Patrick Catholic Church will be closed permanently at the close of business on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 (1:00 p.m.).
DOH-Lake would like to thank St....
A ceremonial Yom HaShoah service will be held by Congregation Sinai on Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember and honor all of those who perished. This memorial service will be open to the entire community.
Never Again! While the traditional international...
Feature Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
If you are looking for something unique and fun to do, the Showcase of Citrus is the place to be – any and every day of the year. It offers a variety of...
To help keep history alive, Helen Cooney a member of the Clermont Woman's Club, recently presented a donation to the Clermont Historical Society. Accepting on behalf of the Historical Society was Society President Jim Briggs and Board Member Dieter...
Lake County Schools will offer two instructional options next year:
Traditional Learning - face to face in brick and mortar school buildings,
Full-Time Online Learning through Lake County Virtual School.
Which option do you prefer for your child?
The survey is NOT an...