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...
Clermont Performing Arts Center presents My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy. Steve Solomon, the star and author of the one-man show, brings to the stage dozens of wild characters. The audience follows along on this wonderfully funny...
by Marty Proctor
FAITH Neighborhood Center (FNC) is a food pantry serving south Lake County residents. Every year the Center provides hundreds of holiday meals to food insecure and other deserving families. FNC executive director Trish Kry says, “this year we...
Journey Williams, a senior at South Lake High School, is one of 12 finalists for the prestigious Leaders for Life Fellowship.
The Leaders for Life (L4L) fellowship was created by the Asofsky Family Foundation in partnership with Take Stock in...
On October 26, 2021, at about 8:40 am, the Groveland Police Department responded to South Lake High School (15600 Silver Eagle Rd. Groveland, FL 34736) in reference to a bomb threat.
Groveland Police Department’s priority is life and to ensure everyone’s...
Candy Cane Lane: This exciting holiday season event will be fun for the entire family. Open from 10 am to 4 pm, there will be over 150 vendors. Downtown Clermont will be decorated and Santa will be there to...
Disney's Descendants: The Musical will grace the stage of East Ridge High School November 10-13 at 7 pm. A Matinee performance will take place on Saturday, November 13 at 2 pm.
For tickets and additional information, visit ERHStheatre.com
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Disney's Descendants: The...
submitted by the Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club is holding its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, November 6, from 9 am - 2 pm at the Clermont Garden Club, located at 849 West Avenue, Clermont.
There will be plants grown...
Lake County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Waste Tire Amnesty Day. Residents with photo I.D. and proof of address may dispose of up to 24 passenger car tires...
November 6 - In celebration of Winter Garden’s founding 118 years ago, the City of Winter Garden and the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation will host a daylong celebration of the community’s historic roots with old-fashioned family fun. Exhibits and...
Enjoy a 3-day, fun-filled community event Nov 5th - 7th at Kirk Park, Montverde.
In 2015 a Downtown Clermont master plan was adopted and a parking garage was listed as one of the projects that would be needed eventually. The implementation of the master plan was very successful and resulted in additional shops,...
Kids have a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween this year thanks to the Clermont Police Department.
Clermont Police is hosting a Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 29th in the south parking lot of the Clermont...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership is hosting the 7th Annual Clermont Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 30, from 10 am to 4 pm on Montrose Street in downtown Clermont.
Costumes are encouraged. There will be a Halloween Parade and Costume Contest starting...
The Senior Saints Ministry of New Jacobs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Rte. 50, Clermont, is sponsoring a 7-days, 6-nights bus trip to Cincinnati, Ohio on June 26-July 2, 2022 to visit the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and National...
Painting, crafts, movies, games and a dance party are just some of the activities lined up for children, ages 5-17, participating in Cornerstone’s Kids, a free program designed to foster fun, friendship and support to area students who may...
In 1954-55 land was purchased on the east side of East Avenue and it was there that Clermont High School (CHS) was built. By 1960, the campus had a football/athletic field and bleachers, a gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium and band...
Feature story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Showcase of Citrus is hosting its 3rd annual Pumpkin Ponderosa now through November 28, from 9 am - 7 pm.
Families are invited to pick their perfect pumpkins, make arts and crafts,...
The Animal League
Whoever said 13 is unlucky? The Animal League is extremely happy to announce that its favorite Halloween tradition, the “Howl-O-ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest”, is being held on Halloween (October 31). This highly anticipated parade is...
submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Have you ever wondered how Florida Crackers got their name? It really is an interesting story. A very long time ago when Florida was a Spanish colony, some cattlemen from the Carolinas moved into...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) hosted the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Florida on Tuesday, October 26, at the Special Olympics Florida Headquarters, 1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont.
The symbolic torch was brought in from overseas...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Team leaders, coaches and student athletes of South Lake Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) have been very busy touching hearts and changing lives.
For almost 70 years, the FCA has been supporting the challenges...
Enjoy an evening out on November 4, 2021, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park, complete with food tasting from more than 30 local restaurants, and business samplings from more than 20 local business leaders. Admission to the event provides guests with...
VFW Auxiliary Post 5277 is hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner on Saturday, October 30 from 4 pm - 6 pm.
On October 30, All are invited to join the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 at 855 W. Desoto Street, Clermont to enjoy a...
WINTER GARDEN HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 22-31
Downtown Winter Garden, 300 W. Plant Street (Free Event)
Halloween Light Shows, Pop-Up Street Performers, Moonlight Movie, Hay Maze, Holiday-Themed Photo Stations, Halloween Decorations & Light Displays, and more!
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HALLOWEEN LIGHT SHOW
OCTOBER 22, 23, 24,...
by the Animal League
Hello!
My name is Tarra, and I am a 6-month-old domestic shorthaired cat! I enjoy running around getting exercise by playing, but I’ll be just as content laying by you on the couch. I am litterbox trained...
Recent National Breast Cancer Foundation studies have shown that a staggering one in eight women will test positive for breast cancer, and a man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 833. As far as Groveland is...
"Great things are happening at Minneola Charter School and our brand new gym will surely be a hub of activity now and in the future!", said School Principal Sharry Watts.
Principal Watts continued, "I am so excited about this addition...
It’s National Red Ribbon Week, a drug-use prevention campaign that started Oct. 23 and continues through Oct. 31 and is observed by schools and organizations across the country, including Lake County Schools. This year’s national theme is “Drug Free...
On Saturday, October 23, the city of Mascotte went pink thanks to Mascotte Police Chief Eric Pederson and his team. The MPD hosted the second, very successful "Cruiser for the Cause" fundraiser in support of the Greater Clermont Cancer...
by Coach Grant Mollett, M. Ed.
East Ridge High School Varsity Girls Cross Country Team
Winter Park - October 13, 2021
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in their last regular season meet at the Trinity Prep Wednesday...
This year the Clermont Police Department will be hosting the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Florida on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the Special Olympics Florida Headquarters, 1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont.
Registration will begin in...
submitted by the Pastfinders of SLC
Remember taking that DNA test? You may have learned if you should wear a Lederhosen or a Kilt? But do you know How your DNA Matches are related to you? You may have wondered...
Submitted by The Keep Clermont Rural Team
Friends,
On Tuesday, October 26, the County Commission will be considering a “settlement agreement” to grant the Boutros Family and Pillar homes the right to build 102 homes on Lakeshore at Suggs Road.
This project...
Remember taking that DNA test? You may have learned if you should wear a Lederhosen or a Kilt? But do you know How your DNA Matches are related to you? You may have wondered how to find out more...
Skincore celebrated the opening of its new location at 533 Cagan Pak Ave., suite 310, Clermont on October 21. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce kicked-off the celebration with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Skincore owner Jadira is a graduate of the...
The Town of Oakland is hosting its first-ever holiday tree decorating contest, “Trees of the Season,” at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. The Town and the Center invite families, schools, non-profits organizations or businesses, to participate...
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 October 7, 2021. The...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival was held October 15-17 at Waterfront Park, Clermont.
The 3-day event is the largest, most popular event in South Lake. Residents, Businesses, and Organizations come out in full force to enjoy and support the...
Sassy Yard Cards is under new ownership and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated its new owner Tiffany Addison at a ribbon-cutting.
Sassy Yard Cards creates the perfect custom yard greeting for all celebrations. Addison explains that they do all...
As Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) hosts its 3rd Annual Lakehawk Service Day on Friday, October 22, members of the local community are invited to the Leesburg Campus for a drive-through food pantry.
Food distribution will begin at 9:30 am on...
The Clermont Arts & Recreation Center has been selected as one of two winning projects in the 2021 Niagara Perk Your Park Contest from Niagara Bottling in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
The Perk Your Park...
Athletes from across the U.S. will converge in Clermont this weekend for the AdventHealth Great Floridian Triathlon. The 2021 USA Triathlon National Ultra- Distance Championship. An ultra-distance triathlon, or full distance triathlon as it is often called, features a...
The City of Groveland Parks and Community Services presents a FREE Spooktacular event! There will be trunk or treating, music and food followed by a movie in the park.
Friday, October 22nd dress in your Halloween best and head over to...
Shop the outdoor racks of sale and fall merchandise at the stores of Historic Downtown while enjoying the Halloween Experience decorations and festivities on October 23.
It is a great time to purchase for the new season while getting a...
by the Animal League
Hello friends!
I’m Chloe, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair blend, who would love to go to a quiet home of my own. I am currently in foster with one of my kittens (who is now 7 months!) that...
The Oakland Avenue Charter School is proud to partner with Bloom & Grow in support of their Monarch Preservation Program.
Over the last few years, club members have become increasingly aware of the plight of the Monarch butterfly, the numbers...
Individually, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian Brigham and Brandon Brigham were originally brought together as The Four Seasons by the legendary Frankie Valli. For well over a decade, they’ve wowed audiences worldwide as the four voices alongside...
Join the Mascotte Police Department on Saturday, October 23 from 1-3 pm as they bring breast cancer awareness to the community. Support the Cruiser for the Cause Fundraiser... buy a pink shirt and take a picture with the pink...
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior.
The program encourages kids to become the best version of themselves. Kids determine what being terrific means to them, then develop their own goals and use peer...