Lots to do in South Lake
December 1 at sunset
Clermont Boat Parade
Starting at Sunset on Lake Minnehaha. It will take, at least, an hour or more to get to Lake Minneola. Don`t forget to drop an unwrapped toy at The...
Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
As the 2019 college basketball season gets underway, it seemed like a perfect time to check-in with Clermont's favorite NBA legend; former UF Gator great Andrew Declercq. A longtime resident of south Lake County, Declercq is...
The City of Clermont's Stitch & Chat group made and donated 119 hats and a sweater to comfort premature newborn babies at South Lake Hospital.
The group meets from 10 am to noon on Fridays at the Clermont Performing Arts Center...
LSSC On Saturday, Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball fell to Catawba Valley Community College (N.C.) after 4 sets in round three at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va.
The Lakehawks will finish tied for 11th at the Division...
The City of Groveland will hold its annual 2018 Light Up Groveland festivities on Saturday, December 8. This year’s event will include new activities that will center around a new venue, called Groveland’s Downtown Festival Park, which will debut...
DaVita Clermont, a new dialysis center, recently opened at 1350 N. Hancock Rd., Clermont. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting to welcome the kidney care facility to the community. Learn more at...
Pastfinders of South Lake County, Genealogical Society would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Gathering with relatives is a great time to take photos, scan and preserve family pictures, Share recipes, record and tell family...
Mickey recently celebrated 90 years of Magic; and since the Walt Disney Company's earliest days, a tradition of community service and "being a good neighbor" has been integral to the Company's culture.
At November's South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast,...
The Montverde Academy Class of 2019 participated in team building activities during their Senior Retreat. They worked in teams to decipher instructions and assign tasks to assemble 22 children’s boy’s and girl’s bicycles. The bikes were presented to Sheriff...
Submitted by The Animal League
Compass is a female Pit Bull Blend that is about 1 year old and is 30 pounds. Compass does well on a leash and loves going for long walks. She adores people and other dogs,...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, The South Lake County Historical Society
Who were the Timucua Indians, what set them apart of other Native Americans, what became of them, and what can we learn of them? These are just a few of...
Tis’ the season for enjoy the fun at Minneola Schoolhouse Library’s Holiday Market on Saturday, December 1 from 8 am until 2 pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800 US-27, Minneola.
The Friends of the Minneola Schoolhouse Library sponsor...
Students from across the district are busy decorating themed trees that will be on display throughout the holiday season at the 2018 Festival of Trees at The Lake Square Mall. In December, they will be auctioned off to the...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) awarded a $15,500 grant to Be Free Lake and $31,749 to E3 Family Solutions. Both organizations will be addressing mental health and prevention of “at-risk” behaviors for middle and high school students.
“It’s pretty incredible to work...
Clermont - At last Tuesday's City Council Meeting, Tim Murry, a life-long Clermont resident, requested changing the current street name Bloxam Avenue, between Hooks and Division Streets, to Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Blvd. uniting two Clermont communities. Murry plays a vibrant role...
JetSurf Academy-Orlando/Clermont recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest extreme watersports training center in Central Florida. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting.
Jetsurf is the latest trend in water sports and The Jetsurf Academy,...
In 2018 in the United States, approximately 2,426 teens were killed or injured due to gun violence. Since the 2012 tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School where 20 young children were gunned down, there have been approximately 1,896 mass...
By Larry Oskin
contributing writer & photographer
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. Numerous services and annual events will be...
Volunteers in Building Blocks Ministries
"Exploring Work" class recognized
Patricia Kry, Executive Director of FAITH Neighborhood Center in Groveland, recognized the hard work and dedication of volunteers in Building Blocks Ministries’ Exploring Work class. At Building Blocks recent Annual Achievement Celebration, Mrs....
Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball defeated Oakland Community College (MI) in round two at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va.
The Lakehawks defeated the OCC Raiders 3-0 in today’s match-up for the team’s first-ever win at Nationals.
Today...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball fell to Lincoln Land Community College in the opening round match in three sets at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va.
The loss knocks the Lakehawks out of National Championship contention, but...
Clermont– There was a lot of drama only hours before this week’s council meeting. The Moonlight Players and their patrons were spreading the word that there was a threat that future access to the theater would be lost. They...
CLERMONT - During this week's City Council Meeting, Joe Van Zile, Finance Director and his team proudly showed off the prestigious Certificate of Achievement Award for Financial Reporting recently awarded to the city's Finance department.
"The Certificate of Achievement is...
Last Sunday marked the 100 anniversary of the WWI cease-fire. The community honored veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony at Waterfront Park (see Never Forget).
Specifically recognized were our local WWII veterans:
Marty Caplan
Frank Chafel
Anthony De Marco
Frank Klum Sr.
Charles Konsler
Samuel Lane
David Lorfgren (Clermont...
LEESBURG, Fla. – Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball team arrived in Charleston, W.Va., for the NJCAA Division II National Championship.
The Lakehawks’ first match is Thursday, Nov. 15 at 9 am against Lincoln Land Community College from Illinois, ranked No....
The Lake County Clerk and Comptroller, Gary Cooney, has appointed Terri Freeman as Inspector General for the Clerk’s Office.
“The Inspector General role is key within the organization,” said Gary Cooney. “Terri’s background in accounting and auditing is extensive, and...
Nick Jones
Contributing Writer
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Stacy Hutcheson, a senior at South Lake High School. Stacy has been accepted to Tallahassee Community College and has been drafted to play on the girls' softball team. Stacy plays...
The community is invited to sign up to receive holiday toys for their children through the Marine Toys for Tots Program.
Here's the sign-up schedule for the next two weekends at the Winn-Dixie parking lot in the South Lake Plaza,...
Everyone looks forward to Montverde's annual 2-day event offering food, entertainment, carnival rides, and everything that makes a community festival a BIG success.
Last Saturday's festival was no exception. Maybe better than ever
The Animal League
Bran is a handsome 27 pound Beagle Blend. Bran is a sweet and playful guy, and loves kids! He loves playing fetch with any toy you can imagine!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my...
Brandon Cummings, Student Library Assistant, welcomes patrons to the Cooper Memorial Library. Gayle Wussick, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, has shared a chrysanthemum with the library for the month of November. It is a great time to...
On Tuesday, December 18th, Blessed Sacrament CCW will host its 3rd Annual High Tea at Noon, in the Church Social Hall. This elegantly catered affair is sure to be an exciting afternoon for all who attend. Tickets are $25...
Cherrylake Farm Races, which includes a 5k, 10k and duathlon, sold out last year, with participants traveling from as far as Georgia to participate in the races. This year, the organizers have increased the capacity of the venue to...
Groveland Mayor Dina Sweatt, who was recently re-elected to the City Council, arranged with City Manager Mike Hein to display a banner at Veteran's Park showing appreciation to veterans for their service in honor of Veterans Day.
The park, in...
Building Blocks Ministries recently held its Annual Achievement Celebration to recognize the accomplishment of over 65 individuals attending the day training program.
Each individual received a certificate and lapel pin honoring their accomplishment. A special surprise included t-shirts from the...
Anointed Community Services is planning a Thanksgiving Basket Give Away for the residents in Groveland. There are about 25 low-income and homeless families in the area and it would like to bless them with a food basket. Anointed Community...
Over thirty elementary and middle school teams gathered at Clermont Middle School to play the 2018-2019 VEX IQ Challenge Next Level hosted by Cypress Ridge Elementary. Teams were able to participate in practice rounds and skills challenges with their custom-built...
Armistice Day (Veterans Day) is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany on 11/11/1918.
This Sunday marked the 100 anniversary of the WWI cease-fire, and hosting the memorial...
Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
After Hurricane Michael hammered the Gulf Coast, the 20th edition of the Ironman Florida Triathlon was relocated. What was scheduled in Panama City Beach was quickly shifted by a day to Haines City, Florida; which is about...
South Lake Medical Center has been taking care of patients’ health for close to 12 years and now has expanded its services and opened a new office, South Lake Aesthetics at 1950 Hospital View Way, Clermont.
South Lake Aesthetics offers a wide range...
The 12th annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival was successfully held in Downtown Clermont. Talented artists, crafters and vendors inspired and piqued the interest of all visitors. Participating fine artists competed for cash prizes across five distinct categories of work:...
Friday morning was filled with pride and patriotism as Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) students, faculty and staff hosted a Veterans' Day ceremony.
Student greeters welcomed local veterans and provided refreshments in the media center while the rest of the...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and School Board Member Marc Dodd are inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8 am -10 am at World Class Tae...
On November 10, elementary and middle school students from central Florida will descend upon Clermont Middle School Cafeteria from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. to play the 2018-2019 VEX IQ Challenge Next Level. Practice rounds and skills challenges are scheduled between...
The Lake Minneola girls bowling team under be the guidance of coach Paul and coach Heidi took 2nd place in district and are going to state. It was a hard fought win to get to 2nd place. The team lost its first game in...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host an investiture ceremony and reception on Tuesday, November 20 at 9 am in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
Having...
By Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
Clermont resident Tami Ritchie, a native of Bloomington, Minnesota, was the first female to break the tape in a time of 10 hours 20 minutes 22 seconds (2.4 mile swim-112 mile bike-26.2mile run) last Sunday...
Friday, November 9 (4 pm - 10 pm) and Saturday, November 10 (9 am - 10 pm)
39th Annual Montverde Day
Sunday, November 11
Veterans Day -The Veterans Day observance will be held on Sunday, November 11, at 11 am at the waterfront...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, Nov. 12 in honor of Veterans Day.
Lake County Solid Waste residential trash collection services will operate normally...
Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Event number 256
The first Clermont Waterfront parkrun of November was a successful one. The weather was crisp and cool, perfect for an early morning 5k race!
For the first time this season, it was chilly enough to celebrate...