Operation Christmas Child provides local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease.
A regional workshop...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
In a proclamation read before City Council, the City of Clermont honored the life of Aurelia Cole for her extraordinary impact on the community. Aurelia Cole, a lifelong resident of Clermont, graduated from Tuskegee University and returned to Clermont...
A little over 1-year ago, the city of Clermont began construction on the 10-acre project called Victory Pointe. On Friday, July 27, Victory Pointe celebrated its grand opening.
City Manager Darren Gray, who has been recognized for his leadership and...
Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
Shooters and friends:
The gun range is the Lion's Club primary means of raising funds for its various charities. The range is open to the public from 8 am - noon, on the second, third and fourth...
Coffee with Clermont Mayor Gail Ash was held at Corelli’s, now opened in Downtown Clermont at 732 Montrose. The Italian Deli serves pizza, deli, soups, salads, wine and beer with an outside eating area.
What’s Happening In Clermont
Mesa 21, located at 2440...
Submitted by the Animal League
Nashville is an 8-week old Chocolate Labrador Blend. We think she will grow up to be around 60+ lbs. Nashville is a playful and adventurous girl who isn't shy at all! She would be great in a family...
Don't miss the Back To School Bash at the Elese Tomlin Community Center this Saturday, July 28 from 10 am - 1 pm.
Free school supplies as well as music, food and fun!
The City of Clermont will hold its grand opening to Victory Pointe on Friday, July 27, at 10 AM.
Much more than a park, this sophisticated, $9.5-million stormwater system and urban park has been called the linchpin to the city's award-winning...
On July 24, the gym at Minneola City Hall was filled with table displays and information from Minneola area schools, their programs and community after-school programs and resources.
Mayor Pat Kelley welcomed attendees and spoke of the value of living...
A referendum on the ballot for the Aug. 28 primary election will ask Lake County voters to consider a school-safety property tax of 0.75 mills, or 75 cents for each $1,000 of taxable property value.
This week, Lake County Schools...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
At a recent meeting, the District Board of Trustees approved a compensation plan to provide a 2% base salary increase to full-time faculty and full- and part-time staff, faculty salary compression adjustments, and additional increases to staff pending a...
The housing program of New Beginnings of Central Florida currently shelters 23 people in pursuit of a life change. Residents commit to the hard work of getting their feet back beneath them.
In addition to providing a case manager, a licensed...
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell
The summer holiday has brought a surge of overseas visitors, youth runners and clubs, and first-time parkrunners to the Clermont Waterfront parkrun along the shores of Lake Minneola. This past weekend, there was a whopping 50...
As the district prepares for the new academic year, which begins August 13, for students, many schools are doing so under the guidance of new leadership. Superintendent Diane Kornegay has announced several administrative appointments in recent weeks.
The newly appointed...
Join the Fun on Saturday, August 4 at Clermont Waterfront Park!
If you build it, it may be able to float. Anyone of 5-years old can compete. Register as a business, a nonprofit, a school, a personal project venture.
Tadpole: Ages 5...
Rain can dampen the spirits but that wasn't the case for the families and friends who traveled to Tallahassee to cheer for the South Lake Little League Juniors. "We couldn’t be more proud of this team, the coaches and...
Harold, a stray Spaniel, was found this week severely neglected in the Fruitland Park area. Lake County Animal Shelter staff removed nearly 6 pounds of matted fur and the 5-year-old pup is already feeling much better. Harold is available...
Local architect Nick Jones recently attended a continuing education seminar for architects, engineers and contractors. He brought back to the community a descriptive Internet of Things (IOT) which are on the market or coming soon.
As with any newly developed...
When 90 youth from throughout the Leesburg Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came together for their annual Youth Conference, they had a clear focus on service. One day of the three-day conference was dedicated...
Belk Store of Clermont, 270 Citrus Tower Blvd., will be holding a Back to School KidsFest on Saturday, July 28, from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Ritter's Frozen Custard will have frozen custard available with different toppings. Pegasus, the miniature horse...
To help parents and guardians prepare students to go back to school, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be extending their immunization clinic hours on July 26 till 6:30 pm at the following locations:
Florida Department...
Submitted by Ray Goodgame, Clermont Councilman, Seat 2
I want to take this opportunity to give you a quick review of the FY 2019 budget.
Clermont citywide budget totals $148,514,879 which is $7,585,809 or 4.86% less than the current year’s budget. The...
Clermont Police Officer David Colon of the Community Policing and Problem Solving Unit (C.O.P.P.S) was presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award for his creative vision and the successful implementation of the Oakhurst Project.
Clinton Pownall, Computer...
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to...
From the director who brought you Leading Ladies and Harvey, Moonlight Players is proud to present: Charley’s Aunt!
Charley and Jack love Amy and Kitty. A wild afternoon of mistaken identity, young love, old love, angry uncles, and one beautiful...
Orlando Health- South Lake Hospital, Joe H. and Loretta Scott Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion, officially opened on July 31. The newly built, state of the art facility is located at 16966 Cagan Ridge Blvd, Clermont.
The 24-hour emergency facility...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
VENDORS WANTED: St. Matthias Episcopal Church is hosting its annual Harvest Vendor Fair on Saturday, October 6.
Vendor applications are presently being accepted for handmade items, home-based sales companies, and non-profits.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church is located in downtown...
Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are encouraged to apply for $33,276 in federal funds awarded to Lake County through the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
A...
“Into the Woods” is a fun and fanciful tale with a lesson of “be careful what you wish for” in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical. This adventure follows the Baker and his wife on a...
Submitted by the Animal League
Rosemary is a 7-year-old Black Lab Blend who weighs about 60 lbs. Rosemary is a wonderful girl with an extremely sweet personality. She gets along with cats and she absolutely adores children. She is extremely gentle, affectionate,...
Therapy dogs, a part of the Sydney Literacy Program, are on a mission to help children read one "tail" at a time.
Be a supporter by visiting the Sydney Book Sale on Saturday, July 21st from 8 am to 2 pm...
Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
Lion Charlie Neville was awarded the Club's highest honor, THE MELVIN JONES AWARD, by King Lion Harper and Past President, Dan Strauss. The award recognizes the outstanding services a Lion has made over the years...
Submitted by Jim Pickering
Saturday morning was a perfect time to do a couple of laps on the trails under the live oaks at Lake Hiawatha Preserve. There were 130 participants at this week’s parkrun with 42 of them being...
Groveland City Council voted unanimously on Monday to fund a certified school resource officer at Groveland Elementary School. The cost to the city will be $38,000 with Lake County Schools funding the remaining $40,000.
The total includes the officer’s salary...
Don’t worry, Cheri Pierce, mothing enthusiast, will safely guide you through the darkness to introduce you to these beautiful, but often misunderstood creatures of the night…The Moths.
Celebrate National Mothing Week with Cheri Pierce at B.B. Brown’s Gardens at the...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, July 23 at a 1:45 pm in Room 108 B. presenting Romeo et Juliette.
Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) is an opera in five...
Mascotte Charter School is hosting a Meet The Teacher for students and their parents Pre-K - 5th Grade Student.
This is a great opportunity to meet your teacher, see your new classroom, learn more about the school's educational technology programs, Mascotte's...
The City of Minneola is hosting a Back-to-School Forum on Tuesday, July 24. Parents can learn more about the vision for Lake County Schools, after-school activities, organizations and other resources.
Updates will be provided by Superintendent of Lake County Schools...
Three Lake County commissioners were honored at the 2018 Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference in Orange County.
Chairman Tim Sullivan and Commissioners Wendy Breeden and Sean Parks were honored with the Presidential Advocate recognition, which is given to...
PNC Bank has been chosen as Groveland CRA’s Business of the month for July. PNC, located at 200 E Broad St, Groveland, has had a longstanding business presence in the South Lake Community.
Learn more about how PNC can assist...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
The Friends of Cooper Memorial Library are holding a 4-day, Semi-Annual Book Sale on July 27 and 28 from 9 am to 1 pm, July 30 from 9 am to 5 pm, and July 31 from 9 am to...
Today in Union Park the South Lake Little League Juniors continued their undefeated postseason with a 10-2 win over St. Cloud and a 20-8 win over Union Park to claim the Section 5 Championship bringing Lake County another banner!...
Submitted by the Animal League
Caterpillar is a sweet, friendly, scruffy boy! Caterpillar is a 2-year-old Schnauzer and Terrier Blend, and he weighs around 30 lbs. Caterpillar loves to play with his humans and most other dog friends. Caterpillar would be a great...
Raising chickens in urban areas across the United States is gaining in popularity. Chickens have been known to make good pets and provide companionship; and unlike a dog or cat, can deliver fresh eggs to the household.
As more urbanites...
Clermont Police Officer Elijah Wells Receives Life Saving Award
And Carlos Baez Receives Citizen Recognition
Clermont Police Officer Elijah Wells Receives Life Saving Award
Officer Elijah Wells was directing traffic at Lost Lake Elementary on March 30 when he was told that...
Join the Lake County Animal Shelter for the hottest event of the summer!
“Hot Dogs, Cool Cats” will be held on the second Saturday of the month on July 14 and Aug. 11 from 11 am to 5 pm at...