Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Downtown Partnership is now in transition to become an exciting part of Main Street America. The new Clermont Main Street program will provide opportunities for increasing community engagement as it...
What are these ladies talking about? The same thing everyone is—the fact that this coming Saturday, November 20th from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM you will have the opportunity to stroll through Clermont’s Historic Village (490 West Avenue) and...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to district employees, community members and eligible students, including those newly eligible students age 5-11, at schools across the county starting next week.
Pfizer boosters will be...
AdventHealth held a Fall-themed Festival to celebrate the grand opening of its new Clermont emergency room on Sunday, November 14. Approximately 500 community residents attended the celebration and enjoyed music from a bluegrass band, free light bites, flowers, and a...
The 4th Annual Minneola Moonlight Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11th at 6 pm starting at Main Ave & Virginia St to W Silverton St.
Questions? Contact Minneola City Clerk’s Office: 352-394-3598 ext. 111 or 112
The South Lake Elks Club is holding its annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 4th at sunset.
Join the South Lake Elks Club in lighting up the Clermont Chain of Lakes with decorated boats. The boat parade starts by...
Hike a unique 154-acre piece of property in Mount Dora hosted by the Lake County Water Authority. Wolf Branch Sink Preserve is famous for its seasonal waterfall and active sinkhole. Because it is not open to the public on a regular...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving and will reopen Monday,...
Everyone who walks in the door of Santiago's Restaurant becomes family. Step inside and you will be greeted with a warm, welcoming smile, and just like family, you'll want to come back for more.
On average, over 350 customers come to Santiago's for...
Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage has been home to legendary acts from Broadway to bluegrass, opera to comedy and legendary stars from the worlds of rock and roll, theater, movies and television. The 1000 seat theater is the largest...
Starting Monday, November 15th, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be offering Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and up at the following locations:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site
located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru...
The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received a $20,000 gift from Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc. (EMEI) to support student scholarships at Lake-Sumter State College.
“We are very appreciative of the continued support from Ernie Morris Enterprises for student scholarships...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont President Chuck Seaver recently welcomed Joy Lehnert and Bill Delaney as new Kiwanians. Both bring community and business experiences with them, said Seaver.
Larry Caul is also a new member bringing civic-oriented experience with him, including...
The Clermont Woman's Club welcomed Michelle Dean, Director-Educational Programs with the United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties to their November meeting, Michelle spoke about the Master Teacher's Program available for early childhood sites in Lake and Sumter Counties. ...
Construction will start soon on the Aurelia Cole Academy K-8, which will open in Fall 2023, replacing Clermont Elementary and Clermont Middle schools and serving students in kindergarten through Grade 8. Lake County Schools is hosting two community open-house...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Minneola Charter School, Home of the Mustangs, this school was the very first school in Minneola. The Lake County School Board agreed to let Minneola Elementary School strike out on its own and convert...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont partners with the Building Blocks Ministries in community service projects and Aktion Club events throughout the year.
"We strive to invest in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by helping out in their current...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) held a meeting in Tavares November 9 to discuss the soon-to-be-released Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes.
The public meeting was well attended by both residents and...
This women's singing group, created in the midst of the pandemic as a way of both combating boredom and avoiding personal depression, continues giving back to its communities.
On Saturday, BL!NG members, under the tutelage of its learned, talented and...
Keep Lake Beautiful encourages the public to vote for their favorite photos of Lake County’s waterbodies, which will be included in the 2022 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar. Online voting is now open at https://lakecountyfl.gov/adopt-a-lake-calendar-contest and will close at midnight Sunday,...
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that encourages kids to become the best version of themselves.
Congratulations to the Real Life Christian Academy Terrific Kids for October!
Andres Rojas (4th Grade), Zaylah Hough (5th grade), Karmen Elliott (4th Grade), Yamaris...
Blueline 360 has recently launched new programs to protect houses of worship as well as organizations that plan community events in South Lake and the greater Orlando Central Florida areas. Blueline 360 is a nationally respected Florida-based security consulting...
Lisa Harris, President and Kathy Henderson, Show Director and Kitty Adler, Youth Art Liaison of the South Lake Art League are pleased to announce the opening of their newest Fall 2021 High School Student Art Show. Students from all...
Federal funds have been allocated through the American Rescue Plan to address the impact the pandemic had on schools.
Lake County Schools has convened a committee of community stakeholders to identify projects that could benefit from federal funds recently allocated...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) is partnering with Lake Sumter State College (LSSC), Lake Cares and Second Harvest of Central Florida for their 2nd annual ThanksGiveAway food distribution event. Lake County and Sumter County residents in...
Comedy Review and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to Steve Solomon’s ‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy’ as a one-man comedy show. Solomon grew up in the diverse...
The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) recently honored over 130 of their donors, non-profit organizations, dignitaries and guests at a breakfast at Clermont's City Center. The keynote speaker for the event was Dave Krepcho, President & CEO of Second Harvest...
Members of The Kiwanis Club of Clermont and volunteers were greeted with chilly weather, drizzle, and gusty winds at Clermont Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, November 6, but that didn't deter those who were determined to carry on the...
Feature Story and Photos by Linda Charlton
As the veterans of WWll rapidly die off, some organizations are making their best effort to make sure that the veterans' stories don't die with them. The National Organization of U.S. Naval Sea...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States--- VFW Post 5277 is proudly celebrating the official historic recognition of their building by the National Historic Registry and the US Department...
The Clermont Police Department is hosting an 80’s themed bicycle safety event on Saturday, November 13th, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm titled “Rad Ride With the Clermont Police.”
The event will be in the parking lot of the Clermont Performing Arts...
The Second Annual AdventHealth Groveland Turkey Trot! will be held on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25. Choose between a 5k or 10k on Thanksgiving morning and run, walk or jog with the family before you sit down to feast.
This year's...
AdventHealth is celebrating the grand opening of its new Clermont emergency room by holding a fall festival on Sunday, November 14 from 1 to 5 pm.
The event will be a fun afternoon of music, caricatures, balloon artists, fall-themed food...
By the Clermont Historical Society
Yes, that’s right! The Tin Lizzies (Model T Fords) will be a part of the Heritage Day Festival again this year. These amazing machines serve as a great reminder of a time when life moved...
Orlando Health’s popular employee benefit, the Preferred Education Program, has expanded. Effective November 10, Orlando Health team members will be able to pursue an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate at Lake Sumter State College or St. Petersburg College without incurring...
Tomorrow, Sunday, November. 7, is the last day to enjoy Golden Corral's endless buffet of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert favorites. The restaurant, located at 1555 Grand Hwy, Clermont, is closing.
The location is expected to become the future site...
Hello friends!
My name is Scooby, and I am a 2 -year-old male Chihuahua/Pekingese mix. I’m not getting much bigger, weighing around 15 pounds but that’s plenty to love! I do well on a leash which will help me potty...
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary Ellen Robertson Chapter, presented a donation to the Lake County Animal Shelter. As Veterans Day approaches, the Lake County Animal Shelter is proud to offer fee-waived pet adoptions for...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
What's In a Name? - Have you ever thought about the origin of your family name? Not like the location or ethnicity, but why does your family have that last name? A family name...
The Clermont Shuffleboard Club meets Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at the Kehlor Park shuffleboard courts at 9:00 am. located at 406 W. Minneola Ave, Clermont
If you’ve played before, we encourage you to join us; if you are a new...
The Town of Oakland reveals its new exhibition, “Places of Worship,” which explores a diverse array of organized religion and individual spirituality, debuting at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland on Thursday,...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is once again honoring U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel during the month of November by offering free passport photos, a savings of $10.
“This is our third year providing...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released a new draft of the Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Okeechobee. The FWC will be hosting these public meetings...
Over 1,200 guests had the opportunity to enjoy samplings from over 60 local restaurants and businesses at the 2021 Taste of South Lake held on November 4 at Waterfront Park, Clermont.
Congratulations to the Taste of South Lake People's Choice...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay surprised Michael Randolph of Leesburg High School on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to tell him he has been named the district's Principal of the Year. Her next stop was Beverly Shores Elementary School, where...
King James I is ready to welcome guests to his 17th-century shire in the woods as the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire returns for its 20th season.
During the first two weekends of November, faire goers will step back into...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties received a grant of $3,000 from the Mount Dora Community Trust to provide rent, mortgage, and/or utilities assistance for residents of Mount Dora who are experiencing hard times. The grant will be...
Post Commander James Nelson was able to get a "Still serving community support" grant from the National VFW in Kansas City Missouri for assisting the school Magic Moments in Clermont with purchasing food and snacks for the 250 children...
Exciting events scheduled to be hosted by the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library
Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 pm, Jazz Trio
Monday, November 15 at 1:45 pm - Opera, Turandot
Thursday, November 18 (TBD)
Thursday, December 9 at 5:30 pm - Concert,...
by Linda Charlton
"The visit from La Grippe is over." So read the November 7, 1918 edition of the Clermont Clarion. The headline wasn't entirely true as La Grippe, better known as the Spanish* flu, did linger a bit; however,...