Lake County Schools’ graduation rate jumped 6.3 percentage points, increasing from 77.8 percent in 2016-17 to 84.1 percent in 2017-18, according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education.
Seven of the district’s eight high schools saw an...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Mascotte Charter Elementary School's Terrific Kids for December:
Cambrey Nelson, Zander VanDenBogaert, Nakah Connelly, Gabi Taveras, Johnny Aguilar, Joshua...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of ESA, was chartered nearly 40 years ago when some of the Delta Nu-Clermont sisters decided another ESA chapter was needed in Clermont. Four of the offspring: Toni Bell, Eleanor Lofgren, Betty Meadows, and Terry...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
Darren Gray, Clermont’s City Manager, was the featured speaker at the November meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society.
Assisted by the city’s new Director of Communications, Kathryn Deen, and a power...
Chef Vincent Asocolese and his wife Elaine are excited to announce the opening of their new business, Chefing It Up Pizza Café & Catering, at 115 South Lake Ave, Groveland.
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the occasion. Members of...
Board Members of Cooper Memorial Library Association met on Wednesday, December 12. This was the last business meeting of the year and a reason to celebrate the many successes at the library.
Highlights: In FY 2018, The Friends of the Library...
The Clermont Police Department recently welcomed Annie-Marie Cyr as a volunteer in the Quartermaster’s office.
Annie is with Bishop Grady Villas, a local 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization, whose mission is to support persons with disabilities to achieve greater independence in...
The Clermont Police Department participated in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers event on December 21 at Target-Clermont. The program is a Target corporate event that each year helps children across the country shop with a first-responder for Christmas....
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held at Bella Collina Country Club on Friday, December 21st.
The Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC) sponsored the breakfast. CFSLC Board Member Jim Hamilton and Kathy Smith, Director of Donor Relations provided...
Holidays are happier with pets! Surprise your family with the gift that keeps on giving: a shelter cat or dog brought directly to your home by a jolly elf on Christmas Eve!
The Lake County Animal Shelter is hosting “Operation...
As you gather around the table with family and friends to share a meal and celebrate the holidays, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County reminds you to practice food safety to ensure a safe and healthy holiday...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as Monday, December...
Meredith Nagel, P.A. hosted December's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at her offices located at 1201 W. Highway 50 Clermont.
Business members dressed in holiday garb and gathered to network and celebrate the popular end of the...
Pastfinders; Genealogical Society would like to ring in the New Year with James N. Jackson. Mr. Jackson will be taking a light-hearted look at Research that made him laugh. When Attorneys, Clerks, Enumerators, sextons and Church staff get mixed...
submitted by Donna Digennaro
Joanne Apel, long-time member of the Clermont Woman’s Club & a former president, is shown above giving a check for $250.00 from the Woman’s Club to Jim Briggs, president of the South Lake County Historical Society. ...
Matlack’s Outlet Garden Center and Tree Farm on C.R. 561, south of Hwy. 50, has been chosen as the Clermont Garden Clubs’ “Holiday Yard of the Month”.
You will find acres of quality trees, bushes, and flowers to turn...
If you haven't begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, you are late.
Save time. Consider shopping South Lake
There are still some great events before the end of the year.
Wednesday, December 19 at 6 pm
Saturday, December 22
Sleigh
The Clermont Performing Arts Center
During the...
Submitted by The Animal League
Brigadier is a Boxer/Pointer Blend that is about 2 years old and is 65 pounds. Brigadier is very playful and outgoing.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on average...
On December 4, the Clermont Police Department released a video on its social media outlets challenging first responders and the community to participate in the “Adopt a Soldier” program.
The program began after Clermont Detective Melissa France mentioned that she...
By Larry Oskin
The Florida Angler recently opened at 786 West Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont. The co-owners, Ashley "Ash" D. Condon and Jonathan Acosta wanted to bring a unique new specialty shop to the charming little downtown area. They were also...
More than 660 runners, many of them dressed in holiday festive attire, were greeted at the finish line by Santa at SommerSports Twilight 5K holiday-themed run in Downtown Clermont last Saturday, December 15.
Jeremy Arguelles, Mascotte, was the first over...
The VFW Auxilliary Post 5277 received a check from Plant Food Systems Inc. in Zellwood to help veterans, active military and their families. Member Susan Abbott said that the Auxilliary expressed thanks to the company for the generous gift.
Battle of the Badges, a crowd favorite, is back for another fun rivalry for charity.
On December 18, the Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in this annual holiday basketball game for a good cause....
By Grant Mollett
Mount Dora - December 11
The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Mount Dora High School this past Tuesday to play in its fourth game of the season. The Hurricanes of Mount Dora played host...
This season the Caponi's Cannolis School of the Arts presented Meredith Willson's The Music Man Jr. on December 15th.
The young cast worked very hard on their characterizations, choreography and vocals and the results: a standing ovation.
Cast Members:
Joy Allen, Lucas...
If you haven't begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, you are late.
Save time. Consider shopping South Lake
Saturday, December 22
Sleigh
The Clermont Performing Arts Center
During the busy holiday season, don't forget to save some quality time for family and friends and give...
The City of Minneola was filled with twinkling lights and sounds of holiday merriment on Saturday, December 15.
Main Street was lined with people eagerly awaiting the first sirens which would signal the beginning of the parade. Kids wore glow sticks and collected...
Acts of Kindness
The children and staff of the South Lake Montessori School have been filling backpacks with toys and the American Legion Post #55 have been collecting toys, games and clothing. This week the children carried the backpacks to the...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
This month's Terrific Kids at Cypress Ridge Elementary School are
Grades K-2
Connor Goff, Leila Rios, Tyler Crotty, Liam Jones,...
Nearly 400 students earned a degree or certificate from Lake-Sumter State College on Saturday, December 8, at the 59th Commencement ceremony.
“I am proud of this semester’s graduates whose achievements through hard work, perseverance, and commitment to gaining knowledge will...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the community. edibles gifts and treats, located at 2413 S. Hwy 27, Clermont (near Epic Theater), celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon cutting on December 11.
If you...
by Martin Proctor
Groveland's Downtown Festival Park is a temporary use of existing City property that will ultimately become part of the highway 50 realignment/bypass project. Until then, the park can be used for events. Another progressive change is the...
The Clermont Police Department looks forward to participating in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers event at 9 am December 21 at Target, 2660 E. Highway 50. The program is a Target corporate event that each year helps children...
The City of Minneola will host its very First Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 pm. The Parade route encompasses South Main Avenue and Lake Minneola to the end of North Main Avenue. This festive,...
Groveland residents turned out in the thousands to see the annual holiday parade, which was one of many seasonal activities the city-sponsored on Saturday. The day started with the debut of the Elf Run 5K, which started and ended...
submitted by Bill Post
It is beginning to feel a little more like Winter here at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun and along with that came ideal running conditions for a total of 100 participants who ran, jogged and walked the...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Evan!
Evan is a German Shepherd/Lab Blend that is about 12 weeks old and will be 75-85 lbs. full grown. Evan is soft and sweet. He hopes you pick him!
Come on out and adopt me...
Commissioner Leslie Campione was unanimously chosen as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chairman during a recent board meeting.
Commissioner Campione, District 4, who previously served as Vice Chairman, is serving her third term after she was first elected...
By Stuart Wilson, Mango Tree Arts
The Thrive Clermont organization held a Thrive Supporter’s Brunch on Sunday, December 9 at The Lab Hair Studio in Downtown Clermont. This event is an annual thank you to the individuals and organizations that...
Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
Clermont Garden Club member Arline Jelly presented a beautiful Poinsettia for display to the Cooper Memorial Public Library.
An interesting fact about this plant: The Poinsettia flower is very small, it is the leaves that are so colorful. If you have...
By Larry Oskin
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. Numerous services and annual events will be open...
Jingle jangle all the way to Minneola for the smooth sounds of the Osceola Arts Big Band, back by popular demand! Hear their live, FREE Christmas concert on Sunday, December 16 from 3 pm -4 pm at the Minneola...
Santa Claus spread extra holiday cheer today in Clermont
The man in the big red suit could be seen greeting people at Clermont Fire Station #1 on U.S. Highway 50 while Marine Corps League volunteers distributed gifts through Toys for...
Winter Landscapes and Gardens
Dec. 15 from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m., Lake County Extension Center, 1951 Woodlea Road., Tavares
The Winter Landscapes and Gardens class is offered as part of the Saturday in the Gardens Speaker Series. Topics include planting...
Get a special delivery on Christmas Eve…. Your precious pet!
Holidays are happier with pets! Surprise your family with the gift that keeps on giving: a shelter cat or dog brought directly to your home by a jolly elf...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Terrific Kids at Imagine South Lake Charter School
Kindergarten: William Yunker, Marilia Silva, Camyron Leckie, Ramsey Gorgone, Audrey Lockhart,...
by Donna Digennaro, South Lake Historical Society
The South Lake County Historical Society invites you to come by the Historic Village any time during the holiday season. Of course, they would prefer that you come on a Friday when the...
Only a few more weeks until Christmas and lots of holiday to-dos to help get into the holiday spirit.
December 14 at 6:30 pm and December 15 at 1:30 pm in East Ridge High School Auditorium
Saturday, December 15 at Twilight
Santa's...
You may have noticed holiday elves running along Crittenden, Sampey Roads and Hwy 50 in Groveland last Saturday around 8 am. The elves were competing in the Elf Run/Walk which kicked off the day's festivities in the city of...