Run Into The Sunset At The Floridian Sunset Half Marathon,
When: October 22, 2022
Start Times: 6:30 pm
Race Venue: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street, Clermont, FL, 34711
Events & Distances: Half Marathon: 13.1 mile Run/Walk
Course: RUN - The run course is an out and back course on...
Pig On The Pond Community Festival: All the stars aligned this weekend at Clermont Waterfront Park producing fantastic weather, family fun, carnival rides, and all the carnival foods you could possibly imagine, including fried butter, funnel cake, fried ice...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Sawgrass Lake. This is in response to a water sample taken on 10/13/2022. The public should...
Submitted by the East Ridge High School Theatre Group
Frozen Jr. is the Disney movie we love and the songs we know all too well! Come see our 1st musical of the year with all of the hard work from...
Article and Photos by Tracy Smoak
Monarchs touring Central Florida find premiere accommodations in the backyard of Dolores Hale. She set up a protective tent and cultivates milkweed for the dining pleasure of colorful fluttering celebrities.
“I hand-wash aphids off the...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
In 1978, Michael Myers made his on-screen debut in Halloween. Over the last 44 years and 12 movies, Michael Myers has always managed to somehow survive and come back to kill again. This weekend,...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 grant cycle and encourages local registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to apply. Preference will be given to those programs that align with the mission of...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan a plant to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Dave Worthington:
October 15, 2022, Clermont, Florida
The East Ridge High School Girls cross country team competed in the Lake and Sumter Counties Championships on Saturday morning. No long bus rides for the...
Submitted by the Neighborhood Center of South Lake
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake hosted a 50th Anniversary Garden Party Fundraiser on Oct. 8, 2022, at Mission Inn Resort and Club which raised more than $21,000 for the organization. The...
White Cane Day, October 15 - Clermont Mayor Tim Murry proclaimed October 15th as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.
Praising First Responders And City Staff - Clermont...
CLERMONT - Street paving on Section 4A (front of the City Hall) is complete and has moved into section 4B (front of the City Center). Work also continues on the parking lot on 7th Street at Minneola Avenue.
City Center...
CLERMONT – Waterfront Park in Clermont is buzzing with excitement. Tents and carnival rides dot the popular park’s landscape as the 24th annual Pig on the Pond Community Festival is set to kick off today. It’s the largest event...
Terrific Kids is a program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become their absolute best. The character of focus for the month of October was “Enthusiastic.”
The...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Makers Market event on Saturday, October 14 (5 pm -9 pm) and October 15 (9 am - 3 pm) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 720 12th Street. This event...
Submitted by Katie Kunsman, Clermont Ukuleles Club
Trilogy Ukulele Group will be appearing along with Clermont Ukuleles at the Pig on the Pond event, Sat., on Oct. 15, at 10 am at Waterfront Park.
Under the direction of Harold Becton,...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival, presented by AdventHealth, will celebrate its 24th year on Oct. 14-16 at Waterfront Park.
Schedule
Activities and times are subject to change.
Friday, October 14
4:30 PM - All shuttle services begin
5:00 PM - GATES OPEN
5:00 PM...
CuraLeaf Dispensary
After years of neglect, the building on the corner of Hook Street and Hwy 27 is getting a facelift and will be ready to open later this year as a CuraLeaf Dispensary. Curaleaf is a leading medical and...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz welcomes the public for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee will be...
submitted by The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “The Magic of Mendelssohn”, conducted by Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops. They will feature world-renown Konstantin Dimitrov performing one of the most beloved violin concertos...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Trickster, and I am a 17-month-old male Hound/ Terrier blend looking for my furever home! I weigh about 55 pounds. My favorite thing to do is to play fetch, chase my toys,...
The Lake County Supervisor of Elections office would like to alert voters and businesses to phone calls and email communications being made by individuals who are not in any way associated with our office.
These individuals are inquiring about voters’...
Experience the Terrors of the Forest at the Lake Louisa State Park on Saturday, October 22, from 7 pm to 9 pm.
A $5 donation per person for the Haunted Hike will be used for park improvements, programs...
The Hispanics of Lake County Assoc. proudly presents Celebrating Unidad, a FREE event on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. at Puryear Building, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland.
To learn more, visit https://Holca.net/event.
Project Scholars, host of Pig on the Pond Community Festival, and FloDash Events are partnering to bring a 5K race back to the popular festival celebrating its 24th year at Waterfront Park.
Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to register...
Story and Photos by Chuck Seaver
Lake Minneola High School's Shades of Green Jazz Band took center stage to set the festive mood at The Neighborhood Center's 50th Anniversary celebration and Garden Party. The combined celebration and fundraising event was...
The Mascotte Police Department (MPD), held its 3rd Annual “Cruiser for the Cause” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 8th. The purpose of the event was to bring breast cancer awareness and support to the community
During the...
Julie Hanks and Ernie Prado are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of their business, Appliance Parts of Clermont. The celebration was enhanced by members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce presiding over a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Julie and Ernie were formerly...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Werewolf by Night is a new special presentation that just launched on Disney Plus. Monster hunters come from around the world to determine who will be the next hunter to earn the Bloodstone and...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently recognized several volunteers for their contributions to the organization and its mission to fight hunger.
One of the recipients honored at the 2022 Volunteer Awards was Minneola resident, Alfred “Al” Delio, who...
Clermont Main Street, an organization comprised of downtown businesses and community partners passionate about investing in the longstanding heart of Clermont, has named Maritza Rivera as its new Executive Director.
“Maritza brings the energy and firepower of a seasoned events...
Orlando Health is hosting four hiring events the week of October 10, 2022.
When and Where:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
83 W. Miller Street, Orlando, Fl 32806
Classrooms 1 and 2
Recruiting...
On October 9, The Lake County Sheriff's Office vs. Clermont Police Department and the Lake County Fire Department vs. Clermont Fire Department participate in the Commissioner's Cup and First Responders Benefit Game in honor of Master Deputy Richard Barry...
Sixty tables of handmade crafts and gift items from local artisans and small businesses as well as food and book bargains will be available on Saturday, October 8, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Minneola City Hall Gym, located at...
Submitted by Mascotte Police Officer Abru
October 8 from 12 - 4 pm
The Mascotte Police Department (MPD), is holding its 3rd Annual “Cruiser for the Cause” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 8th from 12 pm to 4...
Submitted by Carly Walker, Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club Plant of the month for October 2022 was loaned to the Cooper Memorial Library by member, Carol Walker. The PINK ARROWHEAD VINE (Syngonium Neon Robuta) is a beautiful variety...
by Ted Luebbers
The rescheduled Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In / Drive-In Pancake Breakfast will be held at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 9:00 to 11:30 am.
The original date had been canceled...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Hope Prepartory Academy students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior...
Submitted by the Animal League
Sixty-nine golfers participated in 18 holes of scramble golf at the Green Valley Country Club, raising funds for The Animal League.
The Animal League hosted its seventh Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament at Green Valley Country Club...
Submitted by David Peck
On World Teacher Day, United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) awarded two local early learning center teachers with the Red Apple Award for excellence in teaching on World Teacher Day.
The winners are:
Ms. Brandy Locklin...
by unscrambled-words.com.
New research has revealed the words Americans struggle to pronounce the most, with ‘Acai’ coming out on top.
More than 20,000 searches are made a month by Americans looking for how to pronounce ‘Açaí’
‘Gyro’, ‘Omicron’, and ‘GIF’...
The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont will be holding its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, October 29th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Wesley Center, 715 W Juniata St. The Wesley Center...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
A rainy summer that was capped off by the torrential rainfall of Hurricane Ian has led to swollen water levels at the Johns Lake Boat Ramp located on Lake Avenue, near the Lake and...
The City of Clermont's Planning and Zoning Board was presented for review an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a hotel, Staybridge Suites, to occupy more than 5,000 square feet of total floor space in the Tuscany...
Here are some things coming to the South Lake area:
Staybridge Suites: Plans for construction, located by Chick-Fil-A, on Hwy 27 and Hammock Ridge Road, has been proposed and under consideration by the City of Clermont (follow the Staybridge Suites...
Submitted by The Animal League
These adorable boys are Pink and Floyd and recently lost their home. They are Best Furry Friends (BFF) and must go to their new home together. They are a Pekingese/Dachshund blend and are each 2-3...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
This Friday, a new modern take on the romantic comedy genre hits theaters. Bros is brought to audiences by Universal Studios and it was written by and stars Billy Eichner.
Bros follows Bobby Leiber (Eichner)...
First Friday Food Trucks and Music on Montrose will be held on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. on Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont.
Enjoy live music from Shadow Cabinet plus some great family-fund activities.
Food Truck Extravaganza...
Lake Catherine Blueberries Fall Festival begins October 7th and remains open on Fridays from 6 pm-10 pm, Saturdays from 11 am-10 pm, and Sundays from 11 am-5 pm until October 30th.
If you plan on entering the mazes after dark,...
The owners of the Showcase of Citrus recently announced the new location and reopening of The Showcase of Citrus -- "Same Farm - Different Barn".
"Well, thankfully we were able to move to property we own on the next dirt...