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...
Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1
Take time this week to prepare
For the next seven days, June 1 – June 7, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax.
Tax Exempt Items include:
Reusable ice (reusable ice...
Coming off the heels of 2017’s catastrophic Atlantic hurricane season, with 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes, emergency officials are again reminding residents to be vigilant this year.
Experts predict the upcoming hurricane season could be near...
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and music. The luncheon matinee performance of “Honky Tonk Laundry” features a couple of country gals who join forces to turn their laundromat into a first-class honky-tonk and manage to get...
On May 24th, the Original Goomba’s Italian Pizzeria celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon cutting officiated by members of The South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The celebration was especially significant because those attending also celebrated with a Red...
Applications for Educational Choice open enrollment in Lake County Schools will again be accepted from June 1 through June 30.
Educational Choice allows students to be enrolled in public schools outside of their attendance boundaries as long as the school...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; GenSoc is hosting a Summer Meet-Up each month on the first Monday, second Tuesday, third Wednesday, and fourth Thursday. Every week except the week of Independence. A Volunteer will be there to assist you...
Have you been waiting to adopt until you found the PERFECT dog? We'd like to introduce you to Lucky! Lucky is a 3-year-old "Heinz 57" Blend, and she weighs around 40 lbs. Lucky is really the total package. She is housetrained,...
Friday, June 1
Kick off the weekend at First Friday on Montrose. The festivities will begin at 5:30 pm. There be a variety of food trucks, the shops will be open late and the Harves Town Band will be playing...
“Triathlete” magazine just named Clermont one of the Top 35 destinations for triathletes in the world. The coveted spot was among exotic locales, such as West Brisbane, Australia; Quebec, Canada and Kato Paphos, Cyprus.
Writers Erin Beresini and Chris Foster...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan.
Former Pro Triathlete and Clermont resident Sara McLarty had a plan as her professional career wound down. The upbeat and enthusiastic swim specialist teamed up with Coach Misty Becerra and began putting together triathlon training groups...
Anyone who has been a resident of South Lake County for any length of time has heard of Lake Catherine Blueberries. It’s the place to pick blueberries, enjoy a spectacular view, and have a good time.
The Tablet recently visited...
Fact: Men go to the doctor less often than women and that has real effects on their health.
The City of Clermont has proclaimed the month of June as Men's Health Month and Dr. Parekattil and Dr. Brahmbhatt are spreading...
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...
It’s time to choose the 2019-20 student calendar! The district’s calendar committee has developed two student calendar options. Parents, students, and community residents are invited to review the two options and vote on the one that is preferred. Public...
The City of Groveland and Groveland's Historical Society hosted a memorial service to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice made by those who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. The service was special to the residents of Groveland because...