The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in April including a Poetry reading, an introduction to the art of zentangles, a lecture on the Roots of Antisemitism, a Cooper Concert Series Event and the Friends of the Library...
Third grade students in Lake surpassed the state average on the language arts section of the 2018 Florida Standards Assessment.
According to data released by the state Department of Education late Thursday, 61 percent of Lake’s third-graders scored at Level...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA traveled to East Ridge High School to present a check to Robert Walker, the music/choir director, for the school's music program. His talented students have been performing for organizations and benefits throughout the years and...
Congregation Sinai continues to help our Central Florida community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational workshops, special holiday programs and weekly services. Congregation Sinai classes are open to the general public. With the current pandemic, all educational...
Sunny the Therapy Pup 2023 tour kicks off in early June. Sunny will be visiting local businesses to brighten everyone’s day and bring goodies everywhere he goes.
Watch for Sunny’s pop-up library events and ice cream socials. Follow SunnytheTherapyPup on...
Today, face masks have become an absolute necessity to protect ourselves, friends, families and co-workers. The challenge is to remember them and to always keep them handy. The local Congregation Sinai Sisterhood is selling a much-needed product for our...
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...
South Lake High School Track and Field had 7 girls qualify for the 4A Region 1 track meet in Jacksonville on Friday night. These girls will be competing for a spot at the 4A State Track Championship on May...
Orlando Health has named Lance Sewell as the new president of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, promoting him from his role as chief financial officer at Orlando Health South Lake.
Sewell joined the hospital in 2006 as director of finance...
Curious about Toastmasters? Visiting 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...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Larry Thompson, Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, has joined the Enrollment Management team and Logan Troutman, Media Arts Instructor, has joined the Media Arts faculty.
Larry Thompson joins the Enrollment Management team as...
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...
The 2020 pandemic has resulted in the extensive needs of many individuals and families. In South Lake County the FAITH Neighborhood Center, whose goal is to feed and instruct the needy, is addressing the challenge with food and other...
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...
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or...
Lake Minneola High School had the greatest percentage of their eligible students register or pre-register to vote in this year’s challenge!
Lake County Supervisor Of Elections Alan Hays presented the Award to the 2020 High School Voter Registration Challenge Winner...
by the Community Foundation of South Lake
Summer is a time for relaxation for many of us, but many parents and children throughout South Lake will spend their summer worrying about where their next meal will come from. Out of the...
The Cagan Crossings Farmer’s Market will kick-off the New Year with new Spring-time hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Comprised of professional vendors throughout Central Florida, the Market takes place year-round every Friday in the area between the...
If you need assistance selecting that perfect bottle of wine, Keith Mullins can guide you through the unique collection of wines at his shop, Bacchus Vino Etcetera, located at 691 W. Montrose St. Clermont.
Keith, a long-time Clermont resident and...
While Supplies Last - Students, receive a backpack and school supplies at the Lake County Sheriff's Office 15855 SR 50, Clermont.
Lots of Activities and Dunk A Deputy from 9 am to 12 pm
The St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications Jan. 14–Feb. 19 for both its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Districtwide Cost-Share Program and its FY 2021-2022 funding program for Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) communities and innovative technology. Through...
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club has opened their shooting range to accommodate 22 cal. rifles. 22's are not allowed on shotgun Saturdays that are exclusive for skeet and "turkey" shoots - third Saturday of each month. Rains have begun to...
Article by Chuck Seaver
Clermont Police Chief Charles “Chuck” Broadway began his law enforcement career as a New York City Police Officer in 1996. Twenty-seven years later, Broadway will be appointed as the Florida Police Chief’s Association (FPCA) President, an...
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently recognized 46 communities as 2018 Healthy Community Champions. This is the third year in a row that Clermont has earned this designation and the only Lake County city to do so this...
Congratulations to Joe Holt, Beta Theta’s Olympic Champion! Great Job!
After competing in a series of competitive games, such as corn hole, Joe Holt was recognized as the 2023 Beta Theta-ESA Olympic Champion! When asked how he prepared for the...
submitted by the Team At Keep Clermont Rural
Friends,
The Green swamp is facing its greatest threat yet and we need your help!
In two days, this Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Central Florida Sand Mining Association will be back again in front of...
submitted by Friends of Cooper Memorial Library
Thanks to everyone who turned out to browse and buy, the book sale resulted in over $6,000 in funds to be used by the “Friends” to continue supporting programs and events that otherwise...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller held its first call in a year for jurors today. Criminal and civil jury trials were paused by an administrative order issued by the Florida Supreme Court on March...
On October 2, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) will host its Annual 2018 National Night Out celebration. The event will be held at Waterfront Park at 100 3rd St, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
National Night Out is a...
By Anabella Munoz, Senior at Montverde Academy, Founder and Leader of the First High School Lifestyle Medicine Club in the United States
Our generation has always heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” which suggests that...
Lake County will host virtual sessions to outline program details regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for landlords and property managers on Thursday, March 11 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. The session will also...
Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death to children in the United States. The majority of children don’t lose their battle because of cancer but because of the treatment.
Brandy de Oliveira is a childhood cancer advocate and as...
Employers are invited to participate in a career fair to hire talent for open positions. Meet and interview potential employees on Wednesday, Sept 20 from 10 am to 1 pm at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 S. Hwy...
A ceremonial Yom HaShoah service will be held by Congregation Sinai on Holocaust Remembrance Day to remember and honor all of those who perished. This memorial service will be open to the entire community.
Never Again! While the traditional international...
The Second Annual Heritage Day Festival will be held at Clermont’s Historic Village on Saturday, November 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at The Village, located at 490 West Avenue, right on the shores of beautiful Lake Minneola. ...
Article and photos by Donna Wong, LMHS XC Parent
It was a gorgeous morning on the Hill this past Saturday as the Lake Minneola Hawks hosted the 13th Annual Hawks on the Hill XC Open. More than 16 teams participated...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, crafts, and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with masks and safe social distancing for CDP events. There is always...
The public is invited to vote for their favorite photos of Lake County’s waterbodies, which will be included in the 2019 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar. Online voting is now open at www.lakecountyfl.gov/adoptlake and will close at midnight on Sunday, November 4.
A...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to The Hit Men performing many top rock and roll hits from the 60’s to today. The Hit Men came here to Clermont for...
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting a guided bus tour of Lake County’s farms and agricultural attractions during the 9th Annual Lake County Farm Tour, sponsored by the...
~ District has funded more than 225 ag cost-share projects since 2012 ~
Fifteen agricultural projects will share in cost-share funds from two different funding programs of the St. Johns River Water Management District to assist farmers and growers on...
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) students, faculty, and staff will be honoring local Vets at a Veterans’ Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 9th, at 8:45 am under the P.E. pavilion.
The morning will start off at 8:30 am with light...
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the professional symphony orchestra of Lake County composed of 40 to 60 musicians from all over the world. The FLSO was established in 2005 by European composer and pianist, Guy Saint-Clair and his wife,...
After lengthy and sometimes heated dialogue, First Baptist Church withdrew its request before Clermont City Council to rezone approximately 6 acres of its 38-acre parcel, located on the south side of Clermont at the corner of Hartwood Marsh and...
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 with any toy you can imagine!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Lonnie is an 18-wk-old girl Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 7 lbs. She is a happy, playful, lovable girl who enjoys running in the yard with her friends and playing with her toys. She...
Students in four Leesburg public schools received personal copies of Home, Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein, the featured book for the 2021 One Book, One Community program that encourages Central Florida children and the adults in their lives to...
The Aspen Institute has named Lake-Sumter State College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges....
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as a champion for our community. The Chamber was honored to present the...