December 5
Chanukah Family Fun!
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Chanukah Family Fun! at the Cooper Memorial Library on Wednesday, December 5th,...
The day a student-athlete officially signs a National Letter of Intent, declaring his/her intent to attend and play a sport for an academic institution...
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.
Grades K-2
Lillian Manning,...
A 23-year-old rising star snagged Groveland’s Business of the Month for November. Jordan Hilgenberg, a former audition winner on “So You Think You Can...
Official Medical Partner Makes New Synthetic Turf Field Possible For
Hundreds Of Players
Montverde Academy proudly hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 10...
Each small business owner has a dream to become successful by providing a service that is needed, recognized, and appreciated by the consumer.
The responsibilities...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
DaVita Clermont, a new dialysis center, recently opened at 1350 N. Hancock Rd., Clermont. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce held an...
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...
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...
The Montverde Academy Class of 2019 participated in team building activities during their Senior Retreat. They worked in teams to decipher instructions and assign...
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...
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...
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...
Students from across the district are busy decorating themed trees that will be on display throughout the holiday season at the 2018 Festival of...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CLERMONT - During this week's City Council Meeting, Joe Van Zile, Finance Director and his team proudly showed off the prestigious Certificate of Achievement...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Brandon Cummings, Student Library Assistant, welcomes patrons to the Cooper Memorial Library. Gayle Wussick, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, has shared a...
On Tuesday, December 18th, Blessed Sacrament CCW will host its 3rd Annual High Tea at Noon, in the Church Social Hall. This elegantly catered...
Cherrylake Farm Races, which includes a 5k, 10k and duathlon, sold out last year, with participants traveling from as far as Georgia to participate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 12th annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival was successfully held in Downtown Clermont. Talented artists, crafters and vendors inspired and piqued the interest of...
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...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and School Board Member Marc Dodd are inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to...
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...