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Celebrating Academic Excellence: College Board Honors 144 Montverde Academy Students With AP Awards
Montverde Academy
We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who have earned awards for their exceptional performance on Advanced Placement (AP)...
EAA Chapter 534 Fall Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast At Leesburg International Airport (Sept 28)
Article and photos by Ted Luebbers
The Fall Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 534 Fly-In/ Drive -In Pancake Breakfast will be held at their hangar at...
2024 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships Heads to Clermont (Nov. 9)
by USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon and Streamline Events recently announced the 2024 Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships will take place on Nov. 9 in Clermont, bringing...
The Animal League Announces Their 9th Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament (Sept 21)
The Animal League
Following the success of last year's event, The Animal League is thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament,...
Free & Open to the Public: Music Remembrance Jazz Quintet Concert (Sept 16)
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of music on Monday, September 16, 2024, as the Music Remembrance Jazz Quintet takes the stage at...
Sips And Salsa’s Community Festive (Sept 21)
As the warm hues of fall descend upon South Lake County, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clermont invite you...
Beyond Names and Dates: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors (Sept 12)
For most of recorded time, women didn't leave much of a paper trail, but they still had remarkable stories to tell. Although it may...
Boys Golf Team Member Divan Eksteen Named Student-Athlete of the Week
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Divan Eksteen, a standout member of the boys golf team, has been named Student-Athlete of the Week...
Family History Research Virtual Session 2
From the Pastfinders of South Lake
Missing the first session is not a problem; each class is designed to stand alone and will guide you...
East Ridge Boys Cross Country Finish Third At Whispering Pines Invitational
by Timothy Farrell, East Ridge High SchoolOn Saturday Morning, the East Ridge Boys Cross Country team competed at a familiar course, Whispering Pines Park...
Spotlight Shines On Los Reyes Mexican Grill –Now Open In A New Location
Los Reyes Mexican Grill, a local Mexican favorite, has officially relocated from its previous spot at 658 West Ave. in downtown Clermont to a...
Bojangles Expands Teacher of the Year Support And Launches Annual Literacy Grant Program
As part of an ongoing commitment to promoting education and literacy across its footprint, The Bojangles Foundation has opened applications to its annual grant...
Girls’ Varsity Cross Country – Aug 31 Knights are Runner Up At Whispering Pines
by Coach Grant Mollett, South Lake Tablet Inverness, Florida (August 31)This morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in their second regular...
National Training Center Serves As Host Venue For Department Of Defense Warrior Games’ Swimming...
Orlando Health- National Training Center (NTC) recently served as the host venue for the swimming event of the Department of Defense (DoD)’s annual adaptive-sports...
Local Bookstore Owners, Beth and Todd Merrick, Combine Team Spirit With Irish Adventures
Local business owners and FSU alumni, Beth and Todd Merrick, recently took a well-deserved break from their bustling lives at Sunshine Book Co., 647...
Lake-Sumter State College appoints Dr. Laura Byrd as Interim President
At its Friday, Aug. 30 meeting, the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Laura Byrd as its...
Business Spotlight Shines On South Lake Tree Service
When a hurricane hits, the high winds can turn untrimmed tree limbs into dangerous projectiles. These flying branches can damage roofs, break windows, and...
South Lake High School Football Game Results/Summary
by Coach Bradley Lord, SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Tavares Stadium: The Tavares Bulldogs jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in the first quarter failing...
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Gives His Monthly Update
Hello Clermont Champions!
School is back in session, football season has kicked off, and we are marching right into fall.
Three public FY 2024-25 Budget workshops...
FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon on MVA Campus to Present Floyd E. Lay Sunshine...
Montverde Academy’s athletics department has added another achievement to its history. Recently, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Executive Director, Craig Damon, visited...
The Healthy West Orange Arts And Heritage Center Presents: The Art of Bird Photography...
The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland invites the community to an extraordinary presentation: "The Art of Bird...
Women’s Giving Alliance Of The Community Foundation Of South Lake County Celebrates 10th Anniversary...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) of the Community Foundation of South Lake County is excited to announce its 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, "Little Black Dress...
Programs for Kids,Teens And Adults At Cooper Memorial Library This September
Baby & Me Storytime
Every Monday | 11 - 11:30 A.M.
Join us in our Story Room for a weekly, baby-friendly storytime. Bond with your baby...
Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony August 28/ Closing Ceremony Sept 8
Article by Jo Gunston, Journalist, Paralympic Games
On Wednesday 28 August, Paris will host its first-ever Paralympic Games, and will begin with a spectacular Opening...
Cherrylake Unveils “Plan(t) for the Future” Mural at Downtown Artwalk
Cherrylake, a family-owned business and a cornerstone of the local economy, proudly unveiled a stunning new mural as part of the Downtown Artwalk. Created...
Haskell Eugene “Gene” Barbour (August 7, 1940 – August 11, 2024)
Haskell Eugene “Gene” Barbour, 84, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.
A Mass for Gene will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at...
Guru Indian Restaurant Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary! Clermont’s Favorite Award-Winning Cuisine
Guru Indian Restaurant is now celebrating 10 wonderful years here in Clermont. Guru offers you a unique local experience in top-quality gourmet Indian dining....
Exploring Ireland’s Emerald Charm: From the Rock of Cashel to the Wild Coastline (Part...
After the FSU vs. Georgia Tech game, LouEllen Combs and Joe Holt set out to explore the rich landscapes of Ireland, starting with the...
Irish + Craic = Fun: Seminole Fans Journey To Dublin For The FSU Vs....
Joe Holt and LouEllen Combs recently embarked on an exciting journey to Dublin, Ireland, for the much-anticipated FSU vs. Georgia Tech game. LouEllen, an...
Building Blocks Ministries To Offer Adult Care Food Program
GROVELAND - Building Blocks Ministries announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be...