May rainfall was well below average across the St. Johns River Water Management District, with only a few areas of near-average rainfall in southeast...
by Martin Proctor
The Central Florida Sand Mining Association of Central Florida has withdrawn its request for a comprehensive plan change and rezoning. The withdrawal...
Three Clermont Police Officers were recognized at a recent Clermont City Council Meeting for outstanding service to the community. Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway...
At the Clermont City Council Meeting on June 8, Police Chief Charles Broadway announced Renee Lowe as CPD Citizen of the Year.
Chief Broadway described...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced that the City of Groveland’s Council Member Mike Radzik was recently...
Get in touch with other family historians. On Zoom you can meet others who are also interested in family research. You can share your...
The City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department present the city’s first Pups in the Park event with the help of local business...
Article and Pictures by Linda Charlton
The library system is partnering with the Lake County Animal Shelter to bring both pet and book lovers together....
June has been proclaimed as Save Driving Month in the City of Minneola. Residents are encouraged to sign the Safe Driving Pledge promising to...
The Cagan Crossings Farmer’s Market will move to its seasonal Summer-time hours of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm starting Friday, June 4th. Comprised of...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the reveal of the new Bookmobile for Read to Sydney's “Literacy on the Move”...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Groveland Police, Fire and Public Safety Departments recently launched a series of new outreach initiatives to...
Students, employees and community residents who received the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine last month at middle schools across the county, are...
Red, White & Boom is from 7-10 pm on Sunday, July 4, at Waterfront Park, 300 3rd St. Clermont.
“We’re happy to bring back this...
The Lake County Library System will partner with multiple County departments to celebrate this year’s summer reading program titled “Tails & Tales.”
Adopt a Pet,...
by Linda Charlton
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And for the young performing artists in local schools, there's been...
Mount Dora Middle, South Lake High and Windy Hill Middle schools are among 102 Florida schools chosen to participate in the second phase of...
Clermont Performing Art Center’s (CPAC) Mainstage has been home to legendary acts from Broadway to bluegrass, opera to comedy and legendary stars from the...
Congregation Sinai helps the Central Florida community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and weekly services. Their virtual service events are free and...
Lake County Fire Rescue will promote seven employees during a small ceremony on June 2. Four firefighters were promoted to lieutenant, including Gary Gratz,...
New member Kandi Alexander brings to the Kiwanis Club of Clermont a great deal of experience in the fields of Autism Awareness, Boy Scouts...
Clermont City Council will consider the enactment of an ordinance that will provide regulations for watercraft rental businesses; permits for watercraft rental businesses; and...
National Garden Week is sponsored by the National Garden Club, Inc. from June 6 - 12, 2021. A group of Clermont Garden Club (CGC)...
Article and Pictures by Linda Charlton
Video by Michelle Delaney
Lake County Schools tribute video included
Tuesday was Clermont Middle School Day within the Lake County School...
submitted by the Clermont Historic Society
Now that summer is just around the corner, are you and/or your teenager looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity? ...
Thrive PopUps are designed for teens 13-18 years old. The program offers a safe and fun environment for teens to learn new skills and...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society proudly presents this year's virtual genealogical conference Exploring Brick Walls & Family Secrets. Enjoy this educational conference...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Twisted Sugar recently celebrated its grand opening. Twisted Sugar is a family-friendly, family-owned artisan cookie...
Across the United States, Memorial Day is observed to commemorate the heroes who died serving the country. In Clermont, our fallen heroes have been...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
St. Matthias Episcopal Church was founded in 1947, with its first meetings and services held in a...
Two of the members of the South Lake Art League were at the Clermont Historic Village on a recent Saturday morning busily sketching away...
The Clermont Police Department is working on an Attempted Homicide that occurred May 29, 2021 at approximately 4:07 pm in the 500 block of...
by Josh Castleman, Clermont Triathlon Club
Many members of the Clermont Triathlon Club recently had a very exciting weekend.
Congratulations to Toni Richardson (Clermont), Michelle Craske...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
As a teenager, I used to build balsa and paper model airplanes and as I got a little older,...
At the May meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC), Carol Spaldi, Chairwoman of the CWC Education Committee, presented scholarships and flowers to three very...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance (LPSLA) is proposing a new Center for Education, Arts, and Sports...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4-8 p.m. Thurs., May 27, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a...
Kroger is an American retail company founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the years, it has grown to become one...
Following recommendations from the state’s Blue-Green Algae Task Force with support from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Legislature appropriated fiscal year 2020 grant funding...
The Able Trust program helps high school students with disabilities develop communication and entrepreneurial skills.
The “Condiment Launcher,” designed by East Ridge High School students...
The St. Johns River Water Management District has completed a $2.7 million maintenance and improvement project to the nearly 20-year-old Lake Apopka Marsh Flow-Way,...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Team joined Clermont Mayor Tim Murry in celebrating Burton Realty Group on...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce remembered and honored two long-time members of the South Lake business community.
Hanks Electric, a family-owned and operated business,...
The Lake County Animal Shelter will launch a new trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program named “Every Day Is Caturday” beginning on June 1. The TNVR program...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Once Upon a Creation just celebrated its Grand Opening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hello Friends!
SJB here – aka Sarah Jessica Barker! I am looking for my furever home. I am a 3yr old...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
Mix a dash of the spiritual, a teaspoon of creativity and pour in a heaping cup full of education...
Lance Sewell, President of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, was the guest speaker at the May Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Lance thanked the business community...
Seven Kiwanis Club of Clermont Key Club Members from East Ridge High School, South Lake High School, Hope Preparatory Academy and Montverde Academy will...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Diane Wilson of D & R Kitchen and Bath Remodel just celebrated the grand opening of its...