At the CWC March, meeting Carolyn Pankalla with Serenity Orchards spoke about the horrors of human trafficking. It is modern-day slavery and unfortunately, Florida...
DNA testing has exploded onto the genealogy scene in recent years and is now one of the most important tools available to advance family...
By 1st Lt. Cris Coniglio, PAO
The Daughters of the American Revolution have shared their passion for educating children and supporting those who serve our...
The Clermont Garden Club is proud of the addition of the Purple Martin Bird House to the clubhouse ground. This was donated by Denise...
Virtual Coffee with the Town Manager will be held on Thursday, March 10 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you...
The Clermont Police Department hosted a sunset run on Saturday, March 5. The 5K started and finished at Suncreek Brewery in downtown Clermont.
The Fallen...
A Cat Call Regatta, aka Hobie Midwinters East, was recently brought to Clermont. The three-day Regatta was held on Lake Minneola beginning on Friday,...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their Saint Patrick’s themed concerts entitled “Irish Eyes” with an appearance of “Soloists of the Orchestra”. This...
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...
Assistant Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Bob Bridgeman, announced the winner of the 2021 High School Voter Registration Challenge for all Lake County Public...
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...
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...
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...
Upper School students from Montverde Academy volunteered at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) by assisting with the lunch service for the family section...
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 Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Thrive Clermont members as guest speakers at a recent meeting.
Founder Sheri Lewin presented a detailed plan of the...
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...
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...
Ms. Neleh Johnson of Girl Scout troop 4699 constructed and donated an American Flag retirement box to be placed in front of VFW Post...
On Sunday, March 6, from 1 pm to 5 pm, Clermont Health Park, located at 1919 East Hwy 50, Clermont is celebrating its Grand...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Submitted by The team at Keep Clermont Rural
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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...
Lake EMS implemented the Handtevy Pediatrics System last November after receiving a generous donation from Orlando Health that was approved by the Lake County...
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);...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Clermont Spring Forward Festival hosted by Clermont Main Street, will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 26 at City...
Tuesday, February 1st through Friday, February 11th, ‘Spruce up the Block’ parties were happening throughout South Lake, Umatilla, and Mount Dora serving more than...
For 27 years the South Lake Chamber of Commerce has honored its friendly, helpful Ambassadors, the people seen in their bright blue jackets welcoming...
Roasted Spirit is expected to open in March. Lots to be done, but come take a peek.
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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...
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...
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....
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:...
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...
Women seeking spiritual renewal, inspiring messages, and Christian fellowship will not want to miss “Redeemed” presented by Unforsaken Women Corp. This engaging event will...
Project Scholars announced that the nonprofit organization will award a new scholarship this year to pay tribute to its longtime event manager Cheryl Fishel,...
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...
The Clermont Garden Club is pleased to pick the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carroll at 1209 Giovanni Blvd in the Verde Ridge...