The South Lake Chamber of Commerce accepted two SunSational Awards at the 25th Annual Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA) Conference this week. FFEA's annual conference and tradeshow promotes and strengthens the festival, event and fair industry in Florida and...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, September 6 from 5:30 to 9 pm. With an exciting new live band, food trucks,...
September 5 is the deadline to make reservations for the March 12 – 20, 2020, trip to Panama - the land between the seas. It is not a cruise. This trip includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, round...
EOC to Activate to Level 1 – Full Activation
Hurricane Dorian is now a Category 5 Hurricane. The hurricane is expected to move closer to the Florida east coast late Monday through Tuesday night.
“Dorian is of Category 5 intensity and...
Lake-Sumter State College will close all campus locations and cancel all classes, including online classes, and activities beginning at 5pm on Saturday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 4.
During this time there will be no access to any facilities on...
The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) is excited to introduce the Aguiluchos Elite Training Program for student-athletes aged 5-12 years old who are passionate soccer players. The program is hosting a final Open ID Session before the start...
The National Endowment for the Arts is awarding Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. a grant of $10,000 to support the 2019-2020 George O. Pringle Performing Arts Series.
“All Americans should have access to the arts,” said Mary Anne Carter, acting...
In an effort to fulfill the organization's vision of inclusion and participation of individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of the community, Building Blocks Ministries Community Involvement Class participates in Support Our Troops ‘Troopon Project”. Each week individuals in...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day, as well as Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 in anticipation of severe weather due to...
by Marty Proctor
Coffee and Conversations (C&C) is an opportunity to speak one on one with your elected representatives. Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks hosted a recent C&C on Thursday, August 29, at the new Mountaineer Coffee inside the Citrus...
Community leaders and business owners came together to lead nearly 100 BSA scouts at Family Christian Center in Merit Badges sharing expertise in their fields. The day was hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 998 girls, the only all-female BSA...
Once upon a time radios were actually pieces of art, beautifully crafted and designed to please the eye. These two art deco beauties and the amazing speakers on the top shelf are just part of the collection of antique...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
Heading into the weekend, many nearby school districts opted to cancel athletic events and transportation to and from distant athletic events due to the looming presence of Hurricane Dorian. However, in Lake County,...
Gerald and Andrea Sell of Summit Greens, Clermont celebrated their 50th anniversary on August 30th.
Congratulations, Wishing you many more years of love.
The public can pick up free sandbags from 8 am to 8 pm on Aug. 29 and 30, as well as from 8 am to noon on August 31 at West Park, 658 12th St. The park is located...
It's important to stay prepared before and after a storm.
Get A Plan!
A key way to cope with a disaster is to have a plan. Following an emergency or disaster, you may lose access to basic services, such as power...
The Animal League
Francine is a 5-year-old female Rottweiler that weighs about 80 pounds. She is a big, happy girl who is very affectionate! She loves to go for walks and lay her head on your lap and fall asleep. She...
Lake County Emergency Management is carefully tracking Hurricane Dorian’s forecast as it moves toward Florida. The Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently at Level 3 – Monitoring. Staff is communicating with the National Weather Service for the...
Lake County Solid Waste is suspending bulk trash pickup due to Hurricane Dorian.
Residents who have bulk trash are asked to secure it for later disposal when normal business resumes. Those wishing to dispose of bulk items before the storm...
Local business owner and author, Grace Diaz, has published her new children's book, "Rudy Howls at the Moon". It is an inspirational story about a rooster who wants more than anything to be “normal” and fit in. However, he discovers...
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Our next dates are Tuesday, September 3. Drop-in anytime during that hour.
PAWS Therapy Dogs provide compassionate...
Students Grades 9-12
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is holding a Patriotic Audio & Essay competition, Voice of Democracy. This year's theme is "What Makes America Great".
A Grand Prize of $30,000.00 is available to the winning student.
Deadline to submit an...
Kevin Taylor Smith, the new Director of Theatre at East Ridge High School Theatre Department, recently announced its 2019-2020 season of music, comedy and drama.
Kevin Taylor Smith took the role of director bringing lots of experience with him having...
It affects more Americans than diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined. It can result in extremely long and costly hospital stays and a decreased ability in daily functioning.
Acute and chronic pain is a sad fact of...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Keller Williams Elite Partners III Realty. Realtor Nicholas Whitehouse cut the ribbon while the Keller Williams professional team cheered him on.
Nicholas specializes in selling/buying single-family homes, new construction,...
FREE conference! In an effort to connect individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, caregivers or guardians, with Government Agencies to secure the services they need, Building Blocks Ministries will be hosting a conference open to the community on...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Paladin Healthcare LLC, located at 940 W. Oakland Avenue in Oakland.
Paladin Healthcare manufactures and distributes Fairfield-style medical equipment management rail and accessories, med gas headwall units, and triage/transport carts....
Jared Fullerton has fond memories of his years as a student at South Lake High School, where he took particular interest in the construction program. A natural with a hammer and nail, he built forts and skateboard ramps in...
by Marty Proctor
Leesburg High School Construction Academy will be working with local professional builders and Habitat For Humanity Lake-Sumter to build a home at 107 North 12th Street, Leesburg. “The LHS Construction Academy is part of the school’s mission...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. received a $115,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create powerful communities in Lake & Sumter Counties through the College’s Energy Utility Institute located in Sumter County.
Lake-Sumter State College is one of 18...
On August 25, the Clermont Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 584 W. Juniata St. in Downtown Clermont. Upon arrival at approximately 2:42 am., firefighters found a multi-family dwelling with heavy smoke and flames visible.
Due to...
Join the fun at City Hall for the Minneola Schoolhouse Library's weekly Story Time. Move and groove and sing and swing every Friday at 11 am, beginning Friday, August 30 and running through December 6, 2019. A half-hour of...
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, September 10 at 9 am – 4 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room of the library)
Mental Health Awareness Program At The Cooper Memorial Library
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a mental health awareness program sponsored...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have made significant contributions to the improvement of...
The UF/IFAS Lake County Extension will host the 2019-2020 4-H Kick-off Party on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 am - 1 pm at the UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Office, located at 1951 Woodlea Rd. in Tavares. The annual party...
Genealogy is an adventure in learning and preserving your family history. While doing research you will stumble upon questionable documents and roadblocks.
Sometimes it helps to have a second set of eyes to help figure it all out. Volunteers of...
On September 8, the Orlando Cat Café celebrates its third anniversary of saving lives, and an official proclaimed “Orlando Cat Café Day.” The celebration will take place from noon to 2:00 pm with prizes, food, refreshments, and, of course,...
Do you have a Dog? Wish You Had A Dog? Considered Getting A Dog? Or Just Like Being Around Dogs? Today could be the day that your life might change forever. Today is National Dog Day.
National Dog Day's goal...
Champagne flowed, music played, and, an array of appetizers, beer and wine provided a festive atmosphere to celebrate the official opening of the Lofts at South Lake.
Lofts at South Lake is the newest luxury apartment complex in Clermont, offering...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed. East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2019 season, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. It was a clear,...
The Clermont Woman’s Club is preparing for the “Hats Off to Fashion Show and Luncheon “ to be held on Friday, October 25th at Gabby’s, 699 US Hwy 27 at 11 am. Tickets are available now for $35. This...
Read to Sydney is a non-profit organization helping kids to read "one tail at a time". Sydney's friends can be found at Cagan Crossing, Cooper Memorial, East Lake County, and The Winter Garden Libraries
Thom, a south Lake County resident, adopted...
Montverde Academy starts the school year with an inaugural “Vocal Salon,” hosted by the Vocal Music Conservatory students. The salon setting of a 1940s inspired nightclub provides the intimate space to share performances that spotlight the "Great American Songbook,"...
All eight of its members participated in the Youth Council Summit at the Florida League of Cities’ (FLC) annual conference on Aug. 17 in Orlando.
“We’re proud of our young Champions,” Clermont City Manager Darren Gray said. “They represent our...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) emphasizes the importance of protecting against mosquito-borne diseases. DOH-Lake works with partner agencies, including the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, mosquito control...
School bells ringing means reading assignments for students and more time for mom and dad to start a new book The monthly Friends of the Cagan Crossings Library Book sale is Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. at...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is warning residents of fraudulent calls being made that claim payment must be made to avoid being arrested for missed jury duty.
The callers may be identifying themselves as...
Submitted by the Animal Shelter
Myrtle is a 3-year-old American Pitbull Terrier Blend who weighs 67 pounds. She is a VERY sweet and goofy girl who loves to be with people! AND...she is even house trained! She is currently undergoing treatment...
State and local elected officials, business leaders and community residents are invited to celebrate a new partnership between Leesburg High School Construction Academy students and Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, as the two break ground on a home...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 8 am to 10 am. August 22 at McDonald’s, 4307 S. U.S. Highway 27, in...