The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in the south Lake community, who like Ray, serve as champions for the community.
On Friday, October 15 at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting, Sarah Diane Henderson of...
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is hosting the 2021 Visit Lake County Florida World Waterski Championships at Jack Travers Waterski School in Groveland. The biennial event will feature a field of more than 200 elite water skiers...
On Saturday, October 16 at 2:30 pm, a tribute in honor of Cheryl Fishel will be held on stage during the Pig on the Pond Community Festival.
Fishel, the longtime Pig on the Pond Festival event manager, passed away in...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival returns to Waterfront Park Oct. 15-17. The three-day festival, voted one of the most popular in Central Florida, will feature a carnival, barbecue, live music, Kids Zone, racing pigs, games, fireworks and more.
For...
On Saturday, October 16, Kaylin Whitney, a 2020 Gold Medal Olympian and East Ridge High graduate, will be at Pig on the Pond at noon at the Highlander Pavilion to introduce the East Ridge High School Jazz Band. She...
Chavurah South Lake will be forming its new Jewish prayer and social group with a kickoff organizational meeting. This will be a small new group of like-minded Jews who want to assemble for the purposes of facilitating Shabbat and Jewish...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival returns to Waterfront Park Oct. 15-17. The three-day festival, voted one of the most popular in Central Florida, will feature a carnival, barbecue, live music, Kids Zone, racing pigs, games, fireworks and more.
Paul...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners are hosting a series of district meetings and the next meeting will be for District 3, which is represented by Commissioner Kirby Smith. It will be held on Oct. 25, from 1-3...
submitted by the Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club’s Yard of the Month choice for October is 14951 Green Valley Blvd in the Green Valley neighborhood. Patsy and Benny Pederson, and their son, landscaped the entire yard several years...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed new member Brian Carboy to its growing club.
Brian is a real estate agent with Weichert Realty, Clermont and has wasted no time in getting involved with community events.
He was instrumental in placing a Kiwanis...
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting a Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Discovery Gardens, located at the...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will begin holding public hearings for its proposed redistricting map. State law requires that each county examines the need for redistricting after each 10-year census to divide the county into contiguous territory...
The Lake County Office of Elevate Lake is launching a cutting-edge online application to support its strategy for business retention, expansion and attraction.
The GIS app allows businesses, municipal partners and site selectors to search available commercial and industrial properties...
Long-time South Lake resident Robby Walker, age 52, father of six, developed a fever, tested positive for COVID-19 which rapidly progressed into pneumonia in both lungs. His prognosis wasn't good.
His wife Susan wouldn't give up hope. Robby needed ECMO...
Congratulations to our Groveland Elementary September Terrific Kids!
Terrific Kids is a character-building program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club that recognizes students for modifying their behavior.
The program encourages kids to become the best version of themselves. Kids determine what being...
Lake County is hosting the 15th Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 am – 3 pm. at Publix Super Market, located in the Tavares Crossroads at 2042 State Road 19, Tavares.
Over the last...
Exciting events scheduled to be hosted by the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library
Monday, October 25 at 1:45 pm - Opera, Show Boat
Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 pm, Jazz Trio
Monday, November 15 at 1:45 pm - Opera, Turandot
Thursday, November...
Submitted by The Clermont Historical Society
Oh, No! These Need To Line Dry!
Ladies, when clothes shopping, do you check labels to see if items are hand wash/line dry? And then do you think, “I can’t buy this. There is no...
by Grant Mollett, M. ED. East Ridge High School
October 9, 2021 - Montverde, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in the Montverde Eagles Invitational at the campus of Montverde Academy on Saturday morning. This was Montverde’s...
On Saturday, October 8, The Clermont Performing Arts Center kicked off its 2021-22 season with "The 5th Dimension".
Many in the audience were about the same age as Florence LaRue (age 79), an original member of the 5th Dimension. These...
By the Animal League
Hello everyone!
My name is Lucy, and I am a 7-year-old basset/lab mix that’s full of love! I am full grown at 55 pounds, but I promise we’ll both fit on the bed! I am leash trained...
VidaCann, a Florida Cannabis Dispensary, is 100% owned and operated by Floridians, for Floridians. It is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical cannabis, with dispensaries statewide.
On Saturday, VidaCann-Clermont held its grand opening at 2560 FL...
This Saturday, the Clermont Police Department was the site of a Read to Sydney / Kiwanis Club of Clermont Pop-Up Library event. Boys and Girls came to visit, read, and play with Toby the therapy dog and receive free...
by Carol Walker, Clermont Garden Club
The plant of the month for October is the ARACEAE plant, (common name; Alocasia Regin) which was loaned to the Cooper Memorial Library by Clermont Garden Club member, Elaine Hogan, a Garden Club member...
As a part of their ongoing mission for engagement to beautify Lake County, Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is encouraging residents to participate in the Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program 2022 Calendar Contest by submitting original photographs of county waterways.
All photos...
Wingman Nation will present the Full Throttle Men’s Rally at the Lakeland Linder International Airport on October 23. Featured are Author and Coach, Jonathan Rios; Musician, Vocalist, and Comedian, Jonnie W.; and keynote speaker American Hero, Lt. Col. Oliver...
Food Bank’s Social Enterprise Generates Funding for Workforce Training
It’s not every day that shopping for your groceries can make a difference in your community – but Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s A Spoon Full of Hope aims...
On Tuesday, October 5, the city of Clermont hosted "National Night Out", a family-friendly event designed to educate the public on crime prevention, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, create strong bonds, and solidify partnerships between the...
Build a house, win free tickets!
It’s almost time for Lake Idamere Park in Tavares to transform into a forest filled with fantasy as the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire returns for its 20thseason, November 6, 7, 13 and...
Lake County launched a new website on Wednesday, October. 6. The website was developed to provide residents with a more streamlined, user-friendly e-government experience at https://web.lakecountyfl.gov.
Developed internally by the Lake County Office of Communications with support from the Information...
Schofield Road from U.S. 27 to Cook Road will be closed for construction and will remain closed through Oct. 30, 2022. The alternative route is North Bradshaw and Five Mile Road.
The purpose of the project is to construct a...
The Clermont Woman's Club Hearts & Flowers Fashion Show & Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 6, at the Wesley Center, 715 Juniata, Clermont. Fashion by Belk. Doors open at 11:30 am. Tickets are $30.00 pp.
For reservations and...
Beta Theta-ESA is a philanthropic organization supporting local projects, needs and community services.
Beta Theta became a sponsor of the East Ridge dance team when Pat Moore, a member of Beta Theta, visited East Ridge High School to watch the...
"Nation Night Out" is designed to educate the public on crime prevention, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, create strong bonds, and solidify partnerships between the community and local law enforcement.
On Tuesday, October 5, the city of Clermont...
On Saturday, Sept 25, the South Lake Little League celebrated its opening game day with lots of pictures, raffles, bounce houses, dunk tank, vendors, and, of course, baseball!
Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway was among the many rooting for the...
The Lake County Arts and Cultural Alliance is hosting a grant information session featuring Jennifer Evins, the President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida, on Monday, Oct. 11 from 3-4:30 p.m. The session will be held at...
The Animal League
Joey is a male Beagle/German Shepherd mix looking for new playmates! He's only 7-months-old so has a lot of energy. He loves to play fetch and tag with other dogs, but he also likes to cuddle up...
Housing for All of Lake County, an affordable housing advocacy group in Lake County, held its 3rd annual housing forum on Sept 30. The city of Groveland hosted the event which was attended by city, county, government officials and...
Article by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
pictures taken by Dave Worthington.
October 2, 2021 - Mount Dora, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in the Mount Dora Christian Academy Run for the Hills Invitational on Saturday morning....
submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
Sylvia Barto with the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) had the pleasure of delivering a trunk full of donations to Clermont's Head Start Program. Accepting the donations on behalf of Head Start are Ms. Debra...
Ozone Inflatables Rentals celebrated the opening of its local family-owned and operated business at a ribbon-cutting hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
"We strive to provide the newest, cleanest, and overall highest quality inflatable slides and bounce houses at a...
As the Lake County Board of County Commissioners continues to develop a plan of action for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allocated to Lake County, FL pursuant to the American Rescue Plan, businesses are invited to...
For the past 32 years Pastfinders of South Lake County, Genealogical Society has taught the local community how to trace their family lineage at Cooper Memorial Library. Over the past 18 months, the non-profit organization has had to transition...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Footsteps To Wellness is a multi-specialty medical wellness practice providing comprehensive and personalized care for a family’s physical, health, behavioral and wellness needs. On Friday, October 1, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the...
The Marijuana Care Clinic recently celebrated its grand opening. The primary care clinic is a satellite office located at 245 W. Hwy 50, Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting to welcome the business to South Lake.
The...
Celebrate Recovery recently celebrated its 9th year in Clermont.
Celebrate Recovery is for any kind of struggle in our lives. Less than 1/3 of the people who attend Celebrate Recovery struggle with substance abuse; the rest come for anger, marriage struggles, adult...
Police Chief Charles Broadway was challenged by his brother Pastor Brian Broadway to a game of family feud; the challenge was accepted.
On Saturday, September 25, the brothers met at the Wesley Center, located at the First United Methodist Church...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center will host one of the most prolific soul and R&B groups in musical history, "The 5th Dimension", on Friday, October 8.
Original member Florence LaRue and company continue to attract audiences of all ages performing...
First Friday Food Trucks & Music On Montrose will be held on Friday, October 1!. A large array of diverse food trucks and vendors will be available from 5:30 to 9 pm with many of the Downtown Clermont stores...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital officially broke ground on the construction site for its new patient tower. Lake County elected officials and community members joined Orlando Health South Lake team members and clinical staff in celebrating the first milestone of the hospital’s expansion project.
In...