The Florida Department of Education has identified 96 teachers from Lake County Schools as being among teachers with the highest impact on student learning in the state.
The determination was made after an analysis of the teachers’ former students’ performance...
Chelsey McCurdy, a second-grade teacher in her third year of teaching at Lost Lake Elementary School, has been named Lake County Schools’ 2018-19 Rookie Teacher of the Year.
The announcement was made at Lake Sumter State College during a March...
How to use Ancestry.com Free Family Tree Online Program
The Pastfinders Computer Users Group will meet on Wednesday, March 21, 1-3 pm. at Cooper Memorial Library Room 221 to look into the capabilities of Ancestry.com for use as your primary...
A great creative new Clermont marketing opportunity is now being finalized! Sponsors are being sought by the Clermont Downtown Partnership to support their new Trolley as well as all downtown area events and activities.
New CDP Clermont Trolley: The historic...
Residents from Orchard Heights recently had the opportunity to tour the six buildings in Clermont’s Historic Village. They are among the increasing number of groups who are choosing to request tours at times when the Village when is not...
The 4 Corners Clermont Democratic Club hosted an educational workshop to discuss current issues facing Floridians in Clermont. Local candidates attending included Judge Bob Doyel, running for State Senate District 22; and Sheryl Needle Cohn, running for State House District...
Do you have items in your attic or basement that you aren’t sure if you should give away or sell? Did you inherit something that may/may not be of value? Is your grandmother’s jewelry, your grandfather’s clock, or mom’s...
Boat ramp not going to Hiawatha Preserve Site
Submitted by the Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation
A vote to abandon the permit to build a boat ramp at Hiawatha Preserve has been added to the agenda for this week's city...
Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped,...
Lea Tran came to Clermont with her husband via Philadelphia. The two decided to move to the hills of Clermont over two years ago to explore a new life in a warmer climate. Lea says that they miss their...
CLERMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HONOR GOOD SAMARITANS WITH LIFESAVING AWARD FOLLOWING RESCUE
Two south Lake County men are credited with saving a man’s life after rescuing a 60-year-old resident from a house fire in Clermont on Wednesday.
Shortly before 5:30 pm., Brian...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual South Lake Business Awards Gala on April 18 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Bella Collina.
Best of South Lake Awards are presented by the South Lake Chamber...
For years, Fire Chief Carle Bishop kept his eye on the prize; International Fire Accreditation. The coveted rating is the highest recognition a fire department can achieve and requires all members of the department to develop and maintain...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
The United States Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus performed on Sunday afternoon at the South Lake High School Auditorium in Groveland. A large crowd turned out to hear the band and chorus play a wide...
Hiawatha Preserve has been described by the city of Clermont as a “passive park.” It is a place where environmentalist, naturalists, photographers and learning groups will gather to appreciate and learn. Runners, bicyclists, families, and visitors will enjoy a tranquil...
During an annual recognition ceremony, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners honored nearly 50 volunteers who served Lake County by contributing over 19,000 hours of combined time in 2017.
The volunteers made contributions to the Animal Shelter, public libraries,...
Lake County’s 7th Annual Landscape & Garden Fair, a free, botanical-themed festival, will be held Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 at the Lake County Extension Center’s Discovery Gardens, located at 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares. The fair will...
Last year, Clermont Chief of Police Charles Broadway attended a Sea Cadet ceremony. He was so impressed by the high academic, physical and moral value standards maintained by the youth in the program, that he asked if a sea...
Family and Friends gathered at the office of S.A. Peterkin to celebrate the opening of her new location at 835 7th Street, suite 7 in Downtown Clermont. The celebration began with an official ribbon cutting officiated by the South...
The Kindness Palooza Festival 2018 will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 12 pm - 5 pm at Lake Catherine Blueberries Farm (5849 Lake Catherine Rd, Groveland). The event will be filled with Live Local Entertainment including many...
Belk Store-Clermont is holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 17 at noon.
Boys and Girls, 12 years old and under, are invited to join in the hunt throughout the store.
If you have a child or grandchild, bring them...
Lake Minneola High School Sports Review (March 5-10)
Submitted by Hilary Allen
Monday, March 5
The Boys Lacrosse teams played two very strong Winter Park teams.JV baseball team played well ay West Orange. The JV game ended in a 5 –...
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park invite you to attend their annual Nature Fest event on Saturday, March 31 from 9 am – 2 pm on the main beach of Lake Louisa.
Nature Fest is a family-oriented, nature friendly event...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
Montverde Basketball Coach Kevin Boyle is widely recognized as the premier High School Basketball Coach in America. And this year was no different as Coach Boyle was named Naismith National Coach of the Year for the...
Boat ramp not going to Hiawatha Preserve Site
Submitted by the Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation
A vote to abandon the permit to build a boat ramp at Hiawatha Preserve has been added to the agenda for this week's city council...
Submitted by The Animal League
Mikey is a 2-year-old Labrador and Terrier Blend. Mikey is a big boy, over 50lbs! He is very friendly and does well with other dogs, and even appears to be housetrained! Mikey is quite exuberant,...
On February 24 and 25, over 1600 athletes, 62 clubs and 3500 spectators from all around the country gathered at Nathan Benderson Park, the site of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, to launch the spring regatta season.
Members of the...
On Sunday, March 11 at 2 am Daylight Saving Time Begins.
Florida Lawmakers recently passed the Sunshine Protection Act which, if approved by the federal government, the people of Florida will observe daylight saving time year-round. No one in sunny...
Music Artist Collin Raye Will Take The Stage at 4 pm Today (Saturday, March 10th)
At 4 pm, contemporary country music artist Collin Raye will take the stage to perform his hits “On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What...
Clermont Toastmasters held their International Speech and Table Topics contests during their February 26th meeting. The top two contestants from each of these events move on to the Area Contest which will be held Saturday, March 24th in Leesburg.
Contest...
Chefs Trish and Bo Sharon, founders of Lucky’s Market, became friends while attending the cooking program at the Art Institute of Los Angeles. The friendship evolved into a mutual love of food and each other.
In 2002, the Sharon’s were...
Robotics Students Win STEM Research Florida State Championship
with TheirDrone Initiative Project and Fundraise to Provide Donation
Sheriff Peyton Grinnell and members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office accepted the donation of a Phantom 3 drone from Montverde Academy’s robotics team...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
This week the Groveland City Council interviewed the final five potential candidates for the City Manager position. The Council showed solidarity in offering Mike Hein, the position as permanent City Manager in a 5-0 unanimous vote. ...
Submitted by Jim Pickering
This week’s parkrun took place in beautiful bright sunshine and crisp temperatures. Runners got to deal with a rather brisk headwind during their last mile, but there were no complaints, considering what the weather was like...
Hanover Family Builders celebrated the grand opening of their new Ardmore Reserve community, located at 1321 Blarney St., Minneola on Saturday, February 24. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, family and friends welcomed the residential builders into...
February was National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Dr. Chaz Pike was busily spreading the word.
Doctor Pike and his staff of All Aspects Dental in Oakland visited elementary schools in the Central Florida area to teach the students the...
Project Scholars presents the 20th Annual Pig on the Pond Community Festival in Clermont’s Waterfront Park from March 9 – March 11.
Pig On The Pond is an event of Project Scholars, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides educational scholarships...
Elevate Lake, in partnership with Lake County Schools, Lake-Sumter State College, Lake Technical College and Beacon College, is hosting the 5th Annual Partners for Success: Skills Showcase. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28...
Clermont Council Member Ray Goodgame Speaks Out on EMS Ambulance Service
Clermont Residents,
Everyone needs to take notice and if the following information disturbs you, come to the next Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 13 and voice your concern.
Lake...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will hold its last two concerts on March 15-16 and April 19-20.
On Thursday, March 15 in Eustis at the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church and Friday, March 16 in Clermont at the Family Christian Center,...
The City of Groveland continues to be one of the top five safest cities to live where its residents enjoy a lower than average crime rate.
Groveland Police Department
In March of 2017, the city of Groveland proudly named Shawn Ramsey...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership will host an exciting new Downtown Clermont Tin Lizzie event with over 150 Model T Fords and other antique cars assembled from across the USA on Thursday, March 8, from 11 am to 1 pm...
Retired Circuit Judge C. Jeffery Arnold is the grandson of J. Ray Arnold, one of Lake County’s most influential pioneers.
J. Ray founded the largest sawmill in the Southeast United States. During the years the mill ran, nearly around the...
The Clermont Woman’s Club is excited to sponsor its 16th Annual South Lake Family Expo. All proceeds will help raise funds for scholarships in Lake County and local charities.
The fun-filled day includes local vendors, seminars on health and topics of...
Every non-profit organization is interested in raising money. Let Belk stores help you by participating in its upcoming Charity Day Sale event. Start your Spring season off right, plan early, to get your 501c3 organization involved in this exciting event.
The Charity Day Sale is a...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership will be hosting their Annual Spring Clermont Yard Sale in conjunction with their weekly Farmer’s Market on Sunday, March 18, from 9 am to 2 pm on Seventh Street near Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont....
If you are wondering what’s going on at Bubba Catfish House, wonder no more.
Angler’s Alley Fish House & Vintage Bar, a seafood restaurant, will be replacing Bubba’s at 1800 South 27, Clermont.
And, the Wait is Over
Lucky’s Market will...
Congratulations to the Clermont Environmental Services Team
Mayor Gail Ash and the City Council congratulated the Clermont Environmental Services Director Dennis Westrick and the Water Management Team on receiving the prestigious 2017 Plant Operations Excellence Award from the Florida Department...
Highlights of the Clermont City Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 27
First Baptist Church of Clermont
City Council reviewed and approved the request of the First Baptist Church of Clermont to build a church campus on a 38-acre vacant piece of...
Clermont’s Chief of Police Chuck Broadway was a recent guest speaker at the South Lake County Historical Society. The Police Chief was a New York City Police Officer and a first responder during the September 11 terrorist attacks on...