The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center is hosting a special exhibit running June 29 through September 1, 2023.
Please join us for the opening reception on, Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at 126 W. Petris Ave.,...
June 16 - Downtown Clermont
Opening of the West End Plaza
West End Plaza (formerly Galleria Soma) will celebrate its opening with Live Music, Food Trucks, and More. The festivities will begin after a ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon at...
On Wednesday, June 14, Sunshine Book Co. held a Boozy Book Fair from 6 pm to 8 pm at Clermont Brewing Company (CBC) at 750 West DeSoto Street.
A line of enthusiastic fans started forming outside CBC on West DeSoto...
Visit a Family Food Truck Night at The Citrus Tower (141 US Hwy 27, Clermont) on June 16th from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Shop for crafts while enjoying a variety of food trucks. Entertainment by TC & SASS.
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris Bloodsworth and past/present members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It’s a great read and an awesome gift.
Approximately 40 years ago,...
On Friday, June 16, West End Plaza (formerly Galleria SOMA) will officially reopen with a new owner, new shops, and a newly paved parking lot!
Located at 821 West Minneola Ave., Clermont, The West End Plaza will celebrate its reopening...
Pick up a wine glass and map between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm.on Friday, June 16 at Wheatley Realty Group (664 W. Montrose St., Clermont). Cost is $25 pp. The wine stroll begins at 6:30 pm
Stroll along Montrose St...
The City of Groveland is partnering with Be Free Lake to host the community’s Third Annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 16, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave. The special event...
Orlando Health has opened the 2024 cycle of the Orlando Health Community Grant Program. As part of its ongoing commitment to Central Florida, the program offers competitive grants to assist local organizations and Orlando Health team members in their...
Submitted by St. Matthias Episcopal Church
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, located at 574 W Montrose, Clermont, will be holding a free Vacation Bible School program June 19-23 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Youngsters who are rising kindergarteners through rising...
by Linda Charlton
There are more than 200 people buried in Groveland's first black cemetery, substantially abandoned for about 80 years. Currently under restoration, the cemetery is known as Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville.* All of the dead...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Lake Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol learned about possible career paths that aviation might offer when it comes time for them to decide on a vocation.
Members of the CAP visited the...
Article by Reed Markham, Assistant Director, Communication Council Leesburg Florida Stake
On Thursday, June 8th, a large group of teens from Lake County, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began a three-day Pioneer Handcart Trek through Desert Ranch.
The...
By: Dr. Donna Powell and Dr. Renee M. Marchioni Beery
As we celebrate Men's Health Week from June 13th through June 19th, it's essential to focus on digestive health, a crucial aspect of men's overall well-being. Gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such...
Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as Clermont Main Street presents the highly anticipated MEGA Food Trucks Event on June 24. Showcasing more than 50 food trucks and vendors, this event will transform downtown Clermont into...
The General Election of the City of Clermont shall be held on the 7th day of November 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. EST at suchprecinct locations as determined and noticed by the Lake County...
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with a United States flag that has become faded, worn or torn, the Clermont Fire Department has your answer.
Thanks to the partnering of the fire department with the Veteran of Foreign Wars...
Enjoy Community Night on Friday, June 9 from 5-8 pm in Montverde.
Support Montverde Local Businesses.
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
The Salt Shack has recently signed a long-term lease and will be taking the restaurant space at the location formerly known as Lilly's on the Lake (located on Lake Minneola at 846 W Osceola...
Date: Monday, June 5, 2023 - 11am
Library of Congress
Speaker: Librarian Sheree Budge
Discussion: This Gen Chat will be an orientation of the Library of Congress website and some of the ways that it can be utilized in genealogical resources. Sheree...
Clermont Main Street
The Clermont Farmer's Market is proud to announce an exciting update for residents and visitors alike. With new summer hours starting this week from 9 am to 1 pm every Sunday, the market is extending an invitation...
Terry Moherek was recently installed as the 2023-24 Beta Theta-ESA president. Her board members included vice president, Toni Bell; secretary, Patricia Moore, co-treasurer, Rosetta Shobe; educational director, Ellen Combs; and parliamentarian, Donna Graham. (Not Pictured: Treasurer Diann Lovette and...
Join friends and family on Saturday, June 17 at Waterfront Park (100 3rd St., Clermont) for JUNEteenth Freedom Day. Enjoy a cultural and educational celebration of freedom from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended a program at the Cooper Memorial Library.
Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar presented Feisty Females in Florida History, about the women who helped build, form, shape, and develop our state, and whose lives...
Hello Clermont Champions and welcome to summer!
School is out and everyone is excited about getting outside and having fun.
I encourage you to take a few minutes and talk about safety with your family. Whether you are at a pool,...
50+ Food Trucks will converge in Downtown Clermont by City Hall on Saturday, June 24 between 4 pm and 9 pm.
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The sales tax holiday begins Saturday, May 27 and extends through Friday, June 9.
A second exemption period will begin Saturday, August...
submitted by Clermont Historical Society
If you are like a lot of people, you remember when everyone made fun of “home remedies.” Herbs were Grandma’s idea of medicine, not at all like the “real” things we got from doctors and...
By Chuck Seaver
Cayden Cork, a recent nomination recipient for appointment to the prestigious West Point Military Academy in New York, and a 2023 Lake Minneola High School (LMHS) graduate, is no ordinary graduate. At 18, Cayden has his vision...
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...
BY Derrick Chubbs
For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank?
As Central Florida’s emergency food...
Leaping lizards! Let our insects, arachnids, reptiles, and amphibians teach and entertain you on Friday, June 9 at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-Hwy 27.
Zoo Mom Science is a true Florida, family business with...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Theo, a sweet and lovable Russian Blue blend who is looking for his forever home!
At 2 years old, Theo can't wait to find a family who will give him all the love and attention...
Join the City of Groveland for a JUNETeenth Celebration at Lake David Park (450 S. Lake Ave. Groveland) on June 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
There will be Cultural Dance/Stepping Performances/ Dance Competition/ Entertainment/ Vendors /BBQ Competition...
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue was selected as a beneficiary of the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program for the month of May 2023. Launched in February 2019, the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support...
Below is Cooper Memorial Library's Summer Programs
Monday, June 5 at 3 p.m. - Fiesty Females in Florida History lecture presented by Carrie Sue Ayvar
Thursday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m. - Cooper Concert Series: Nathi Gcabashe (Afro Pop, R&B,...
Hagen Azevedo a Boy Scout in Troop 784 did his Eagle Scout project in November 2022.
The project involved a section of hallowed ground where the ashes of retired American flags are buried behind the VFW Building at 855 W...
Lake & Sumter Counties, FL – Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter opens accepting applications for seven new homes being built throughout Lake and Sumter Counties (this round of applications does not include homes in the 55+ neighborhood, The Cottages...
Tonight in Central Florida, one in five children is at risk of going to bed hungry. A $1 million grant from Wawa to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to change that statistic by increasing the amount...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections is pleased to announce he is running for re-election.
Hays stated “I’ve had the honor and pleasure to serve the voters of Lake County these past 6 years in this capacity. During my...
On Saturday, May 27, Chuck Seaver, a retired Police Officer and a fifth-generation resident of Clermont met with members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, along with family, friends and community leaders at Oak Hill Cemetary to place flags...
The Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is being held today, Saturday, June 3, from 12 to 9 p.m. The Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC) is hosting the free, family-friendly cultural event at Clermont’s Waterfront Park (330 3rd Street,...
Celebrate and get free donuts (while supplies last) at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and many other makers of donuts, or "doughnuts," if you prefer.
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June. It began in 1938 to honor...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Jeanette Lopez – Accounting Operations
Sebastian Ponce De Leon – Auto Collision Technology
Deanna Taylor – Cosmetology
Mason Landon – Diesel Systems Technician
BreeAnn Dunn –...
In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1 and closing November 30 – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) team is encouraging our Florida communities to get ahead of potential storms. With the impact felt by hurricanes...
Four Corners at Cagan Crossing will be hosting a Food Truck Event on Saturday, June 3 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
The event will be held by the Cagan Crossing Community Library at 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont.
For more...
Are you looking to relieve stress? Are you needing some kitten kisses? Or are you just needing some snuggles? Then we have the event for you.
SPCA Florida in partnership with the Orlando Cat Café, are hosting Kitten Cuddle &...
On average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.
Increase your chance of survival...
On May 29, Clermont celebrated Veterans Day by recognizing those who died protecting the freedoms of America. A special program was held featuring guest speaker Winter Park resident and Rollins College student Benjamin Mack-Johnson, musical tributes, a rifle salute,...