Clermont City Clerk Tracy Ackroyd Howe announced that the candidates below have officially qualified to run for the following Clermont City Council seats:
Seat 1: Timothy Bates
Seat 3 (Mayor): Gail Ash, Jack Kruse and Keith E. Mullins
Seat 5: Ebo Entsuah...
During the 790 West Minneola Avenue ground-breaking ceremony on August 26, 2017, Bill Downs, owner of Suncreek Brewery told those present that once he spoke with Economic Development Director Shannon Schmidt about the Downtown Master Plan and met with...
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell
It may be summertime, but on Saturday morning, June 16, the 123 Clermont waterfront parkrunners weren’t sleeping in. It was a humid but beautiful morning as runners, joggers, and walkers set off at 7:30 am to...
The Club closed out its fiscal year with the installation of new members: LaShonna Perez, who takes the reins as Club Secretary and her husband, Ruben. LaShonna is a transfer Lion from PA. and works with special needs children.
The Club's...
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) released 2018 statewide standardized assessment results this afternoon.
Eight of the 10 high schools in Lake showed overall gains on the Florida Standards Assessments compared to last year, as did 8 of the 12...
The City of Clermont is making plans for a grand opening of Victory Pointe this summer. The $9.5-million stormwater project and urban, passive park is critical to the success of the City’s award-winning Master Plan aimed at revitalizing the...
Starting today, June 19, and continuing over the next several weeks, the Clermont Police Department & Flippers Pizza Restaurant will be conducting Hero Deliveries throughout the city. Hero Deliveries is an idea inspired by the Clermont Police Department’s Community...
The Great Floridian Marketplace was recently welcomed into the business community at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
The Great Floridian Marketplace, a charming boutique, is located next to Erika's Tea Room, also owned...
Submitted by Michelle Delaney
During the last 12-weeks, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce partnered with the National Training Center to champion a competition where winners were recognized for losing the most weight and pursuing a healthier lifestyle overall.
This past...
On Friday, June 22 at 11 am, the one and only JiggleMan will entertain young and old alike at the Minneola City Hall.
JiggleMan has entertained at countless schools, libraries, and festivals in Florida and has performed numerous times on...
Submitted by Tammy Leger of Houndhaven
Houndhaven, Inc. rescues dogs and puppies from euthanasia at kill shelters. We care for them until they can be placed in loving homes or with another rescue group. We believe that these lives are...
Renee Lowe was born in Milton, Florida. After high school, she attended firefighter/EMT school and worked as an EMT for many years. In 1996 Renee and her husband relocated to Clermont.
Renee has always been involved in community service but,...
The featured speaker at the monthly South Lake Chamber Breakfast was motivational speaker and owner of Booyah Energy Shane Johnson.
The Pink Bow Foundation partnered with Marine Shane Johnson to launch Hike Across America, The Second Chance Tour. The project...
There are many exciting new businesses coming to the South Lake community and Clermont Mayor Gail Ash held her monthly coffee at Twisted Flavors Baked Bar, located at 763 Montrose St. Clermont to discuss the new projects in the works.
In the...
The Lions Club expects a great morning on the range this Saturday.
The Lions Club is a philanthropic organization. Bring canned food to donate when you drop by the shooting range. The Lions will bring it to the Faith...
Don't miss the Mega Food Truck Rally on Montrose St. in Downtown Clermont on Saturday, June 16 from 2 pm - 9 pm.
There will be over 30+ food trucks on Montrose. Browse vendor booths and shops. Bring your lawn...
Lake County Schools are making technology more accessible for students in classrooms and at home.
The 2018-19 school year will be the start of a five-year plan that will provide every student in grades 3 through 12 use of...
City Manager Darren Gray said the public is invited to several upcoming meetings that will provide updates to the City’s Master Plan and other improvements in the downtown-waterfront district. The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback to...
Submitted by the Animal League
This charming puppy is just 2 months old and looking for a forever family. Finnegan is a Beagle Blend, and we think he'll be a medium-sized dog (around 30-35 lbs) once he's fully grown. Finnegan is...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, announced that his office has relocated to 1898 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares. The new location offers voters the convenience of being able to accomplish all voter services in one easily accessible...
The City of Clermont, HDR Consulting and Lake Sumter MPO are hosting a public forum to share information on the East Avenue Complete Street Study and to receive community feedback. This project spans from Minnehaha Avenue and East Avenue...
This year, the City of Groveland is partnering with Lake Catherine Blueberries to host the Star-Spangled Spectacular 4th of July Celebration.
The popular event, normally held at Lake David Park, has changed venue to provide more on-site parking and additional space to...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce and congratulate Hans Hanley (Class of 2014) as he graduates from Princeton, high honor Summa Cum Laude, with his degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in information security and a minor in...
Have you seen the chickens who have come to live at Clermont’s Historic Village? Are you one of the many who bring them food? Have you been known to post on Facebook about their wonderings? Well, if you answered...
The Florida League of Cities announced Thursday afternoon that the City of Clermont won the League’s City Spirit Award. It is the top spot in one of three categories in the 10th Annual Florida Municipal Achievement Awards.
The City Spirit Award...
Mascotte City Manager Jim Gleason believes that although safety is a serious issue and each local government may have a different opinion or belief concerning safety in public schools, the situation needs to be fully addressed and FUNDED by the...
The Lake County School Board voted Monday night to allow eligible school administrators who volunteer and meet training requirements to carry guns on school campuses and serve as armed responders to active shooter incidents.
An informal poll found that 30...
By Kendyl Cardwell
Summertime heat and humidity didn’t stop Parkrun runners, joggers, and walkers from completing the beautiful 3.1 mile course along Lake Minneola this Saturday morning. Parkrun welcomed over 136 participants, with 38 first timers and an impressive 21...
The Mid-Week Farmers Market at Montverde announced that its Summer Vacation is in effect from Wednesday, June 13th through Wednesday, August 29th. The Market, held in Montverde’s Kirk Park since January 10th, 2018, will resume September 5th, the first Wednesday...
Anselmo Gonzalez has been baking for over 50 years. At the young age of 15, Anselmo began his baking apprenticeship in Mexico and, by the time he immigrated to the United States in 1986, he owned several bakeries in...
With over 300 employees, Cherrylake’s family-owned business is recognized for providing an exceptional opportunity for employees to grow and engage with their community.
Cherrylake, located in Groveland, has been named one of the 2018 Best Places to Work by the...
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The South Lake Chamber of Commerce and Pig on the Pond are hosting the 2018 Annual Teachers Appreciation Breakfast to honor our community's teachers, administrators and educators.
Last year, more than 1,400 spirited South Lake elementary, middle and high school...
On Friday, June 15 at 11 am join Magician Todd Kay for magic, juggling and laugh out loud antics. Todd will amaze with his card tricks, circus skills and impressive mime routines.
Every Friday through July 13, children can have...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
Over 130 runners showed up to support the Drive for Men's Health at the weekly parkrun 5k this morning at Hiawatha Park Preserve. The event played host to the conclusion of the week-long drive.
The two...
Submitted by The Lions Club
Shooters and Friends:
The Lions' shooting range is opened Saturdays, 8 am - noon. The cost is $15.00. Bring your own ammunition and you can shoot all morning at the gun range, located in Groveland directly across...
Recent graduates Kerry Wright, Saul Gonzalez and Nander de Sedas, were selected in the draft.
Montverde Academy is proud to announce and congratulate that three recent graduates and varsity baseball players Kerry Wright, Saul Gonzalez and Nander de Sedas, who...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at a collection and community cleanup event in Groveland. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will...
The City of Clermont is gearing up for its annual 4th of July Red, White & Boom celebration at Waterfront Park. The free event runs from 6 pm – 10 pm and will include lots of traditional activities, such...
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting the following events and programs in June:
Farm to Table Cooking
June 13 from 11 a.m. - noon
Long and Scott Farms, 26216 County...
The Lake County Library system has kicked off its annual summer program for children, teens and adults. This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!”
The program boasts more than 1,000 events and activities, all free and open to the public, including...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently held an official ribbon cutting to welcome K9 Crew Cuts into the business community.
K9 Crew Cuts is a full-service dog grooming salon perfect for the pampered pooch or the backyard...
Lake Emergency Medical Services (Lake EMS) Board recently recognized the President of South Lake Hospital John Moore for his years of service on the Lake EMS Board.
John Moore has served on the Lake EMS Board for seven (7) years...
Clermont Garden Club member Tina Worrell presents a “Crested Elkhorn” (Euphorbia Lactea Cristata) to Kaitlin Canterbury, Library Assistant for display at Cooper Memorial Library. Tina is the chairperson of the Clermont Garden Club’s “Library Plant of the Month” committee. The purpose...
Al Arnold, a member of the Villages Honor Flight program, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on May 29. The Villages Honor Flight is part of a national network that flies veterans to Washington, D.C. to...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, June 25, at a 1:45 pm in room 108 B, presenting Amilcare Ponchielli’s opera La Gioconda. La Gioconda is an opera in four acts...
How do you remember someone special after they are gone? What do you get for the man who has everything? These two different yet similar questions can be easily answered by purchasing a memorial brick from the South Lake...
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 June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11 from 11am to 5pm at the...
In an effort to fight childhood hunger and offer relief to families struggling with poverty and homelessness, the Lake County Library System and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida have teamed up to serve free lunches for...
Thrive-Clermont Summer PopUps Series offers enrichment programs to South Lake County teens ages 13-17. Local teens have an opportunity to develop and expand their skills.
Local business owners and professionals who are volunteering their time to connect with and mentor youth...
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The Summer Reading Program, hosted by the Minneola Schoolhouse Library, kicked off its summer series on Friday, June 1, at the Minneola City Hall Gym. This week’s Friday Showtime had some very special guests. Minneola Fire Chief Jan Otero...