The VFW Post #5277 Auxiliary hosts a spaghetti dinner event every month. The next event is on Saturday, April 23rd from 4 pm - 6 pm.
Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert.
Dine-in or take out for a donation...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Michael’s Foundation has been established to support veterans and their families by restoring life of purpose, encouraging empowerment while promoting health and well-being through Farm Fun Day programs and beneficial support services....
On Saturday, April 16, families gathered at Lake David Park to enjoy a beautiful sunny day, visit the Easter Bunny, and collect some Easter eggs.
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A wonderful day for all.
Submitted by The Minneola Artworx
We’re having a “Field Day” to celebrate the “Murals on the Trail” project in Minneola. Join us on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am - 4 pm for a family fun day of Olympix style...
submitted by Mary Helen Myer, The Tuscanooga Baptist Church
On “Good Friday,” from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, the community was able to enjoy live reenactments of the Risen Christ in an impressive way! Displays build on the church grounds depicted...
Show Mother Nature some love on Saturday, April 23 at Clermont’s Earth Day and Lake Clean-Up Festival at Lake Hiawatha Preserve.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 on about 2,000 college campuses to promote ecology and respect for...
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vies for the spelling championship of a lifetime in The Moonlight Players Theatre production of "The 25' Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
This riotous ride, complete with audience participation, is sure to be nothing short of a...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its monthly breakfast at the Clermont City Center on Friday, April 15. More than 150 local business leaders attended the informational gathering.
The Main Event sponsors of the breakfast were Find, Feed & Restore...
British author Sharon Ward Keeble has written the best-selling book, 'My Rescue Pet Rescued Me', which celebrates humans and the animals they have rescued.
The author who resides in Clermont was inspired by her daughter’s bond with her rescue dog....
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
GP Construction recently celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Groveland. GP Construction was formerly located in Clermont. Family, friends, and leaders in the community came to help them celebrate....
Surterra Wellness medical marijuana dispensary, located at 1495 State Road 50 in Clermont, held its grand opening on Thursday, April 14th. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon cutting and family and friends were there to...
by Marty Proctor
Annamarie Reno was approved as city manager for Mascotte effective January 26, after an extended executive search by the city. Finance Director Dolly Miller had been the interim city manager for the last several months. Annamarie is...
Article and pictures by Larry Oskin and Michelle Delaney
This is the second in the series dedicated to the people whose names appear on the plaques appearing along the brick walkway between West and Minneola Streets in Downtown Clermont. The plaques...
The Clermont Police Department is hosting the 39th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Thursday, April 21, and would like to invite all of you to participate by walking, running, or cheering.
The torch run raises funds and...
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District proudly celebrates Florida Water Conservation Month by sponsoring The Lake Regional Envirothon. On April 12, 2022, over 200 middle and high school students ascended on Hickory Point Recreation Park. The competition included...
Orlando Health will host a career expo later this week in Kissimmee to fill a variety of open positions at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and the Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical...
On Friday, April 15, Kenia Abreu of the Masscotte Police Department received the Public Service Award at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Kenia is a valued member of the Mascotte Police Department. Mascotte Police Chief Eric Pedersen...
South Lake Art League President Lisa Harris and Show Director Kathy Henderson opened their newest Spring 2022 Member Art Show. This new show will be on display through May 15. Harris says, "The community is invited to stop by...
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 10-16), Kroger Delivery provided a wide variety of frozen individual meals and ice cream treats to stock the freezers in the Lake County Emergency Management Department to recognize the hard...
Join the MPD on April 16 from 10 am to 1 pm for an Easter Celebration. The event is to raise awareness of Autism, behavioral and developmental needs. Easter egg hunt at noon.
April’s choice for Yard of the Month is at 473 Heather Hills Drive in Highlander Estates. The homeowner, Marva Marrs, does all of her yard work herself. She has created multiple seating areas where she can relax and enjoy...
On Tuesday, April 12, the Clermont Woman's Club held an open house to celebrate its 95th year of affiliation with the Florida Federation of Woman's Clubs. In 1921, a group of Clermont women formed the Clermont Civic Club. In...
Walter Hamilton of Clermont has won the VFW Post 5277's latest raffle. His prize was a 9MM Ruger handgun with Ammo from the Gun Dog Armory in Clermont.
Money raised from these raffles is used to assist Veterans, as well...
Adults with developmental disabilities attending Building Blocks Ministries Community Involvement class have been managing a Diaper Bank at FAITH Neighborhood Center in Groveland with the support of their Community/Classroom Trainer for the last year.
Building Blocks Community Aktion Club with...
Lake County received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Lake County Office of Management and Budget received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation as being primarily responsible for...
The Florida Region of USA Volleyball will host the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Small College Beach Championships presented by the United States Marine Corps from April 14–16 at Hickory Point Beach, 27345 SR 19 in Tavares. This tournament...
Article submitted by Florida Main Street. Photos by Larry Oskin
Exciting things are happening in historic Downtown Clermont as residents, downtown business owners and community leaders joined City officials to celebrate the area’s designation as a Florida Main Street Community and learn...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to a virtual behind-the-scenes look at its facilities to learn more about hunger in our community and the ways that the nonprofit is meeting this critical need.
On Thursday,...
Feature Story And Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Michael’s Foundation is a non-profit program where horses empower military veterans and their families. Founded by President Kriss Titus and supported by Board Chairman Mark Miller, the organization proudly provides free veteran...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake welcomed Lt. Gary Schindele, USNSCC Commanding Officer, to speak at the meeting, after which the club presented him with a check to help support the Clermont Battalion of the Navy Sea Cadets.
The US...
The Sisters of Sound chorus, like many others, had to make adjustments and sacrifices over the past two years as they navigated the ever changing pandemic. Rehearsals initially moved on line to Zoom, then to the parking lot of...
Feature Story and photos by Larry H. Oskin and Michelle Delaney
Thirty bronze plaques have been placed along the entire brick walkway between West Montrose and West Minneola Streets in Downtown Clermont. The plaques were dedicated by individuals, organizations, and...
Clermont Main Street hosts exciting events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment in Downtown Clermont. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone. Hundreds of visitors will pack Downtown Clermont streets to celebrate the spring season.
April...
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Better negotiation skills lead to better sales results. Everyone negotiates but some are more successful. Learns tricks of the trade that will improve your abilities in this...
For the month of April, Clermont Garden Club displayed a Gnome Garden at Clermont City Hall. The Gnome Garden will be at the Garden Club Plant Fair on May 7th to be raffled. In the Gnome Garden is a...
South Lake Nonprofit Think Tank creates a place where local nonprofits can come together and discuss best practices and innovative solutions for operating and funding successful nonprofits. The group explores common solutions to solve problems as well as to work to...
Lake Technical College is hosting an Open House at our Institute of Public Safety on Tuesday, April 12thfrom 4pm – 6pm at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, FL 32778
Programs offered at The Institute of Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT Combo
Law Enforcement...
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Clermont Woman's Club will be hosting an open house to celebrate its 95 years of service to the South Lake Communities. The event will be held at...
By the Animal League
This little man is a 4-month-old Domestic Shorthaired brown tabby. He is very curious and inquisitive about everyone and everything. He loves the company of humans and loves the attention. Figgy loves an assortment of toys and is fun...
With the help of the Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) Advisory Committee, Lake County has become the first county-wide host chapter of America in Bloom (AIB), a non-profit organization that promotes nationwide beautification through community involvement by encouraging the use...
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease.
Thus far, the number of cases...
by Kiwanis Club of South Lake
On March 5, 2022, the Clermont Police Department in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL), was proud to host the second annual Clermont Honoring the Fallen 5K in beautiful downtown Clermont. ...
Two Lake County genealogical societies are participating in FamilySearch International’s nationwide project to proofread computer-generated indexes of 1950 US Census entries for the county.
Kinseekers Genealogical Society, based in Leesburg, and Pastfinders of South Lake County, based in Clermont, are...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont are seeking local businesses and community events to host their "Literacy On The Move" Popup Library events. Every week, the Read to Sydney Bookmobile will be set up at a...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
South Lake Technology Resource Center (SLTRC) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sterling and Benita Reed of Vibrantek partnered with Evelisse Bookhout at Hands of Hope America to open South...
The Town of Oakland’s Celebration Among the Oaks event is returning to bring the community together for a springtime festival with exciting new experiences.
Now with an expanded footprint throughout the Historic Downtown area from VanderLey Park to the Healthy...
DreamCatcher Horse Rescue is having an open house and fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 from 10 am - 2 pm. at 10639 Toad Rd, Clermont. Parking and admission are free. Tours of the ranch will be offered, as well as...
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never...
New Hope Christian Academy recently celebrated its Terrific Kids for April!
This month's terrific kids are Beca, Matthew, Rebecca, Marco and Reese.
Kiwanian Kathy Scherer distributed the awards.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
Spring is for gardening! Refresh your garden and help support the dreams of Building Blocks Ministries and its clients.
All plants have been planted and cared for by individuals in the Building Blocks Gardening Program. Prices vary from plant and...