submitted by The Animal League
Trixie is a 10-month-old, female, Hound blend looking for her furever home! She is expected to weigh approximately 35-45# when full grown. Her energetic personality can easily win your heart as she zooms through the...
Assistant Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Bob Bridgeman, announced the winner of the 2021 High School Voter Registration Challenge for all Lake County Public High Schools during the bi-weekly meeting of the Lake County School Board. Mt. Dora High...
By Marty Proctor,
On February 25, the City of Mascotte Police Department (MPD) held their Coffee with a Cop event and introduced the new City Manager at the Rainbow Family Restaurant, located at 704 E Myers Blvd, Mascotte. The event...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry Oskin /Videos by Michelle Delaney
This year, Groveland is celebrating its Centennial with festivals, tours, concerts, historic happenings and lots more.
Friday, February 25 - Friday evening was a Blast From The Past! Guests arrived...
submitted by Marty Proctor,
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing the treatment of Lake Apopka for hydrilla. Lake Apopka is a 30,000-acre lake in both Orange and south Lake counties. The primary outflow of this lake...
Upper School students from Montverde Academy volunteered at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) by assisting with the lunch service for the family section of the program. They helped organize and clean the kitchen as well as prepare the...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
New Clermont City Manager Brian Bulthuis has gotten a very quick jump start to guide Clermont into the future. Bulthuis has actively met with residents, City Council, the Mayor, the Police and...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Thrive Clermont members as guest speakers at a recent meeting.
Founder Sheri Lewin presented a detailed plan of the organization's 2022 teen life skills training, career and college readiness and leadership programs.
Thrive is a...
On February 27, 2022, Pastors Johnathan and Annette Brinkley and the Vision Church congregation in Groveland, honored two first history-makers: Mayor Tim Murry, the first Black Mayor of Clermont and Councilwoman Barbara Gaines, the first Black woman to serve on...
The African American Book Club of Clermont has honored Black History Month by donating over thirty-five brand new children’s books by black authors to the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Included in the donation are picture books, children’s fiction, junior biographies...
Ms. Neleh Johnson of Girl Scout troop 4699 constructed and donated an American Flag retirement box to be placed in front of VFW Post 5277 so the community could bring their torn and faded flags to our post any...
On Sunday, March 6, from 1 pm to 5 pm, Clermont Health Park, located at 1919 East Hwy 50, Clermont is celebrating its Grand Opening. Meet the Health Care Team and enjoy Free Food, U-Pick Citrus, Tours, Family Fun and...
A Bats Hike will be held on March 11, from 6 pm to 9 pm to watch bats take flight and explore the fields at Flat Island Preserve in Leesburg. The group will also enjoy a short night hike to try and...
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded Lake-Sumter State College through the LSSC Foundation a $2 million grant to expand the College’s healthcare education and training programs.
In 2022, LSSC’s AS Nursing program will expand through the adoption...
April 1st is fast approaching...it is the deadline for graduating females from the local high schools, East Ridge, South Lake and Minneola, to apply for the $1,000.00 scholarships offered at each school. Applications can be downloaded from www.clermontwomansclub.org or...
Richard R. Gerard (EN1(SS) of South Lake Florida Base who served on USS Charr (SS-328) and the USS George Washington (SSBN-589) was awarded "Quilt of Valor Award” on February 10. Richard was on board the USS Charr during October...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host three musical events in March as part of its Cooper Concert Series.
Dave DeLuca will perform at the Library on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DeLuca pays tribute to...
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days. According to the bible, the 40 days represent the time that Jesus spent in the desert fending off the temptation of the Devil. Though not every person observes Ash Wednesday and...
Submitted by The team at Keep Clermont Rural
keepclermontrural@gmail.co
Friends,
This email is longer than usual, with multiple important updates. Please try to read to the end as they are all important and time sensitive.
Lake Nellie project on Lakeshore is coming...
Dash Sports, FloDash Events and AdventHealth are coming together for a multi-year partnership that will deliver more opportunities for health and wellness to residents across Lake County.
From walkers and runners to elite athletes, Dash Sports provides top brand running...
Lake EMS implemented the Handtevy Pediatrics System last November after receiving a generous donation from Orlando Health that was approved by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Handtevy is a pediatric resuscitation system that saves lives and reduces...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently recognized Real Life Christian Academy's Terrific Kids.
Congratulations to Real Life Christian Academy February Terrific Kids!
Ella Haber (5th Grade); Lily Maddox (5th Grade); Natalia Cardenas (5th Grade); Chloe Wooten (4th Grade): Abadiyah Simpson (4th...
Clermont Main Street
Clermont Main Street always hosts exciting Downtown Clermont events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment. It’s time to celebrate the warming spring season. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone! Hundreds of visitors...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Once a small agricultural and sawmill town, Groveland is now one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida. The City With Natural Charm is blessed with bass-filled lakes, pine forests, wild game and a...
Article and Photos by Michelle Delaney
About 5-years ago, when visiting a boba tea shop for the first time, Juliana Green tried boba tea. She not only found the tea to be uniquely delicious but, you might say, it changed her life.
She...
Members of The Kiwanis Key Club of Pinecrest Lakes Academy held a blanket and coat drive collecting dozens of warm coats and blankets for neighbors in need this winter. From there, they were delivered to the Faith Neighborhood Center by the...
On Saturday, March 5, at 8 am, Lake Sumter State College will be holding its annual Shamrock Shuffle; a St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K.
Beginning at the Lake-Sumter State College, South Lake Campus, this family-friendly race runs around the South Lake...
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club had Lion Vivian Henegar, 2nd Vice District 35-O Governor present the Melvin Jones Award posthumously to Toni Bell Rescoe, the wife of the deceased Lion Larry Rescoe. This is the Club’s highest award given by any...
The City of Groveland is excited to celebrate 100 years of natural charm with locals and friends from across South Lake County! February's celebration will focus on the years 1922-1972. Each weekend festival day will include games, a kids’...
Clermont Spring Forward Festival hosted by Clermont Main Street, will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 26 at City Hall Park on Montrose and 7th Streets.
Entertainment will be provided by the Full Force Dance...
Tuesday, February 1st through Friday, February 11th, ‘Spruce up the Block’ parties were happening throughout South Lake, Umatilla, and Mount Dora serving more than 40 families and 3 faith-based community centers.
The Block Parties are community-focused initiatives that provide local...
For 27 years the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has honored its friendly, helpful Ambassadors, the people seen in their bright blue jackets welcoming new businesses to the community.
Over 220 local business leaders attended the 27th Annual Ambassador Breakfast...
Roasted Spirit is expected to open in March. Lots to be done, but come take a peek.
https://youtu.be/x-LGjSVgYUU
Congratulations to New Hope Christian Academy's Terrific Kids this January!
Grant, Zachary, Triston, Yssabelle, Kevin, Jayden, Liam
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Clermont’s new City Manager Brian Bulthuis was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Clermont Historical Society.
Brian discussed his goal which is to partner with local merchants, the Clermont Historic Village,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Historic Village hosted the February South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders After Hours event. Many attendees came dressed in historic costumes to mix and mingle and party like it...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host two musical events in February.
Monday, February 28 from 1:45 pm to 5:00 pm
The Friends Opera Club presents Mussorgsky: Boris Gudonov. The Friends Opera Club invites students and the public to attend educational programs, classes,...
School Board member Kristi Burns, Ph.D., is resigning from her elected position, effective May 1, she announced at the board meeting Monday night.
“When I started on this board in 2016, it was really important to me that our board...
Women seeking spiritual renewal, inspiring messages, and Christian fellowship will not want to miss “Redeemed” presented by Unforsaken Women Corp. This engaging event will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Clermont...
Project Scholars announced that the nonprofit organization will award a new scholarship this year to pay tribute to its longtime event manager Cheryl Fishel, who died in July 2020. The Cheryl Fishel Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for the...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed Patricia Kry, Executive Director of the FAITH Neighborhood Center as a guest speaker.
FAITH Neighborhood Center provides a food bank and service center for the South Lake Community. People who have found themselves...
The Clermont Garden Club is pleased to pick the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carroll at 1209 Giovanni Blvd in the Verde Ridge neighborhood (off of old Hwy 50) as the February yard of the month. The Carroll's...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1236 based at Love’s Landing, a gated flying community, in Weirsdale, Florida donated $ 3,000 to EAA Chapter 534’s aviation youth program called Squadron 534. This was done at their January 8, 2022...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Ukelele, and I am a handsome 8-month-old male Domestic Shorthaired ginger kitty! I am as sweet as can be and I will purr in your ear all day long! My foster mommy...
OneBlood hosts around 650 blood drives a week to meet the needs of our local hospitals.
Feb 14: Orlando Health South Lake Hospital 10:30-4:30
Feb 14: Epic Theatres 12-6
Feb 16: Lake County Tax Collector’s Office 9-2
Feb 16: ...
Clermont Garden Club Plant - Four fairies playing in the BONSAI FICUS BENJAMINA or (Weeping Fig). The plant likes to be dry with moderate to bright light and it likes to be pot bound. The Ficus does drop its leaves.
Library Assistant,...
Gloria Puerto Ebey, the Community Educator with Vitas Home Care, provided an informative and "lively" presentation at February's meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club. Gloria discussed Hospice and the caregiver's need to care for themselves. She had the women...
Submitted by Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD)
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil the people you love most in your life. From delicious candies and cakes, to thoughtful gifts and flowers, people across the world go above...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 13, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in Fruitland Park and LifePointe Church, located at...
Mascotte Charter School Open Application for Enrollment is available online from January 24 to February 28. The application is open to new students to Mascotte Charter entering Kindergarten to 5th Grade for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Mascotte Charter is a...