The Music Department at Clermont Middle School (CLMS) is holding its annual silent auction to benefit the band and choral programs at the school. The program will feature the nationally-renowned Clermont Middle School "Flight of Sound" Jazz Ensemble performing...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Week in Review (April 23 - April 27)
Tuesday, April 24
The Baseball Team defeated Eustis by a score of 13 - 6. Several of the younger players got to play in their first varsity game.
Wednesday,...
On March 27, The Kiwanis Club of Clermont set aside the 4th Tuesday meeting of each month as an evening meeting.
The first purpose of these evening meetings is to make the club more accessible to its current members who...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce visited Pat the Dog to officiate at a “We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
When looking for a doggie daycare or staycation resort in the Lake County area, consider Pat The Dog. There are few...
Seven years ago your local Genealogical Society decided to help Boy Scouts who are interested in earning their Genealogy Merit Badge. Currently 39 boys have graduated from this 8-week program.
This year Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society is...
Citrus Hearing Clinic hosted an open house to celebrate its grand opening. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting to welcome Dr. Laura Pratesi, founder of the clinic, into the business community. Those...
This week, make it a point to wine, dine, shop, and use the services of the small businesses in your community. Support our local small businesses.
Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National...
Submitted by The Animal League
Are you looking for a friendly, small, fluff ball? We'd like to introduce you to Cardinal! Cardinal is a 7-month-old Chihuahua and Pomeranian ("Pomchi") Blend who weighs just 11 lbs, though he thinks he's much...
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the speakers for their 58th Commencement exercises held on Friday, May 4.
For the first time, LSSC will host both a morning ceremony at the Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center in Leesburg and...
The Boston Marathon has been called the Superbowl of Marathons. Runners only get in by hitting qualification standards in smaller marathons (26.2 miles). Kimberly Grogan, a local mom of two and with her husband Kevin owns and operates Gear...
Ron Heller, a former professional baseball player, entertainer, radio and TV talk host was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Ron is an author of (12) books all written after his 70th year. Ron talked about...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of household hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event in Clermont. The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting items...
Congratulate to this week’s Toastmast winners
Dr. Thomas Spencer — Best Table Topics Speaker, Sabrina Mallay - Club President, Terri Wells - Best Speaker, Cheryl Mendo - Most Improved, and Nancy Wilkins - Best Evaluator.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a...
Mark your calendars for a special event on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12.
The Lions Club has been invited to bring its shooting program to an exciting ULTIMATE THREE EVENT PRO-AM TOURNAMENT consisting of pro-ams competing in skiing, shooting, and...
Students from Clermont elementary schools participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont. Students were asked to create a poster on ways to conserve water. The winning artwork was selected for its relevance, creativity,...
MONTVERDE ACADEMY WILL FEATURE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER, MPUMI NOBIVA,
TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Baccalaureate and Commencement will feature performances by David Phelps, Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, and Ben Gulley, award-winning operatic tenor
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Mpumi Nobiva,...
Congratulate to this week’s winners (L-R) Eva Jordan-Johnson — Best Table Topics, Sabrina Mallay - Club President, Jacquie Peterson - Most Improved and Best Speaker and Nancy Wilkins - Best Evaluator.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great...
Other than just an enjoyable gathering of Rotarians and guests, each week the South Lake Rotary Club hosts a different speaker to learn more about the community, culture, and programs.
On Tuesday, April 10th, the club met Marissa Bates from...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, held its 14th annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser and that evening raised more than $17,000. All proceeds from the event will be distributed this year among local charities, non-profit organizations, and local...
The LCO Jazz Orchestra and BigBand from Orlando is hosting the Big Band Benefit Concert to benefit students who were displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and now attending Windy Hill Middle School. “This year we are going BIG! Our...
The New Friday Farmers’ Market at Cagan Crossings, a community market with an international flavor, kicks off the summer season with a new time, new location and more vendors. Beginning May 4, the year-round Market will take place in...
Lake Emergency Medical Services (Lake EMS) began rolling out new messages this week on all of its ambulances to help reinforce safety throughout the community. The messages, expected to be completely installed over the next several months, will focus...
Clermont parkrun will be celebrating five years of hosting free weekly 5k runs on Saturday, April 28.
This year, Clermont parkrun has established the Personal Best (PB) Award to recognize an individual who has given his/her very best to help...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, family, friends, and patrons welcomed Melissa Savinon, owner of j’adore-Clermont, into the business community. Melissa, a born and raised Florida girl, says she loves family, fun and her new beauty and...
A district-wide survey found that the majority of the Lake County Schools employees, students, parents and community members who responded do not support school personnel having access to a secured weapon on campus during school hours.
The survey link was...
submitted by Glenn Robertson
This week under seasonably mild conditions, 101 people ran, jogged and walked the course along the shore of Lake Minneola. There were 16 first timers and 13 participants recorded new Personal Bests.
The first male to finish...
Clermont City Council approved two major projects which will pave the way for additional growth and vibrancy in Downtown Clermont.
If all goes according to plan, VP Skytop, a wine and bourbon bar with rooftop lounge, will be constructed on...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
Anyone driving on state road 19 between Groveland and the turnpike has seen the activity east of SR19. Cherrylake’s tree farm is expanding. One of the largest employers in South Lake is increasing their production capacity. These...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital welcomed its first patients through the newly expanded emergency room entrance on April 23. The first phase of the expansion is completed, which includes a new, more easily accessible entrance, a larger family-friendly waiting...
From April 5- 8, Lake Minneola High School’s HOSA chapter attended the 2018 Florida State Leadership Conference. The conference was the largest conference in the history of Florida HOSA with over 3,000 competitors. The LMHS HOSA chapter had 11...
Submitted by The Animal League
Sprout is a 3-year-old Retriever Blend who weighs around 50-55 lbs. Sprout is a very sweet and super smart girl! She knows her commands and is also leash trained and house trained. Sprout does great with...
Submitted by Delia Ruck, Lake Minneola High School Guidance
Lake Minneola High School recently hosted its third Annual ROTC Induction ceremony to honor those students who decided to join the United States Armed Forces.
On Thursday, April 12th, the Clermont Marine Corps...
The Montverde Farmers Market hours of 11 am-4 pm are in effect. Held every Wednesday in the Town of Montverde’s Kirk Park, the MidWeek Market’s theme is, “A Community Farmer’s Market with an International Flavor.” The Market offers “Fresh & Unique Every...
The annual Friends of Lake Louisa State Park 5K will take place on Saturday, May 26th. The race begins at 7:30 am and is on a USATF certified course that runs through the park.
Registered participants will receive a finisher medal...
The Annual Community Prayer Breakfast will be sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Clermont on Thursday, May 3, at 7:15 am at Real Life Christian Center, 1501 Steve's Road (Building C), Clermont.
The theme of this year's Prayer Breakfast is...
Clermont Purchasing Director Freddy Suarez will host a seminar titled “How to Do Business with the City,” on Friday, April 27, from 10 am – 12 noon at the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 685 W. Montrose...
Submitted by Alan Garcia, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Former Blue Angels Commanding Officer and Flight Leader Captain Donnie Cochran was their guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Captain Cochran was the first African American Pilot to fly with...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports – Week In Review (April 16-20)
Monday, April 16
Baseball was defeated by Tavares, 14 - 6.
Tuesday, April 17
Boys Lacrosse team won the first round of the District Tournament...
The Clermont Woman’s Club held their 16th annual Expo fundraiser at the Wesley Center in the First United Methodist Church on April 7th.
Sixty-seven local businesses presented their information at tables. Through their generous support, their business gifts, door prizes, gift...
The Clermont Fire Department and the Special Operations Team held a Push-In Ceremony for their newest apparatus, a $748,297 Pierce Ultimate Configuration Heavy Duty Rescue on Monday, April 23.
The Push-In Ceremony is a tradition. The origin of pushing a fire...
Parents are urged to sign up for Family Access to see report cards online
The days of students nervously waiting for the mail carrier to deliver their report cards are going away in Lake County Schools. Effective immediately, the district...
Keep Lake Beautiful, in partnership with the city of Clermont and Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake Program, hosted an Earth Day community cleanup event on Saturday, April 21.
Volunteers came by land and lake to pick up litter in lakes, shorelines and...
Wondering what those dots & dashes are doing between Morse & Code? They stand for the letters A & B in Morse Code. It really wasn’t that long ago when this was the “latest thing in communication!” People all...
Each year, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce organizes a 12-week Wellness Challenge, a competition to see who can lose the most weight and pursue a healthier lifestyle overall. Justin Allender of First Green Bank, Glenn Holcomb of Mighty...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce, friends, and associates welcomed Palisades by Regal Park Homes to the area at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
An open house was held at 16218 Oak Breeze Court to showcase the new homes that will be...
Don't miss Charlie Grinker Presents: What Made America Laugh on Friday, April 27 at 2 pm.
Join EMMY Award-winning Television Producer and Interviewer Charlie Grinker, as he relives his past experiences with some of the most well-known people through stories, images,...
This past year Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) which was used to purchase a competitive 8+ racing shell.
On Friday, April 20, LCRA’s Youth Team hosted a ceremony,...
You’ve Learned! You’ve Grown! You Will Achieve! says the teachers at Mascotte Charter.
In preparation for FSA testing, the students were reminded by their teachers to get a good night’s rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive on time and,...
The Community Foundation of South Lake in partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce formed the Foundations for Education Program which provides $1,000 scholarships to five deserving high school students during the school year.
Senninger Irrigation sponsored April’s Outstanding...
Lake-Sumter State College has ranked third best in a recent ranking of the 28 Florida College System colleges by Schools.com.
“Lake-Sumter State College is known for providing quality learning experiences at affordable rates,” said Dr. Stanley Sidor, president of LSSC....