Mount Dora High School has one of “Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters,” according to an announcement released today by Florida FFA. It was the only...
Students in four Leesburg public schools received personal copies of Home, Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein, the featured book for the 2021 One Book,...
by Marty Proctor
Over the past couple of months, 8-year-old Mia Hall has been on a mission. The Minneola Charter School second-grader was home with...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont HOPE Center hosted its Grand Opening/Open House with tours, refreshments and entertainment. The South Lake...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet SNOWMAN! I am a 7-month-old tabby and am looking for my forever family. I am the COOLEST kitty...I LOVE...
by Michelle Delaney
Searching for the perfect Margarita and authentic Mexican food to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? Search no more. Visit San Jose Original Mexican...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The South Lake Business Leaders recently hosted a Boots & Bunny Review fundraiser for The Greater Clermont...
Clermont citizens are welcome to file reports for nine types of incidents on the City of Clermont’s website. Visit www.ClermontFL.gov/departments/police-department/ and select Online Incident...
Lake County will only offer second doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine at the state-supported immunization site at Lake Square Mall from Wednesday, May...
Seniors in the Class of 2021 at Montverde Academy have been accepted into some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United...
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
As the proud husband of an educator who continues, as First Lady, to teach writing at a community college, I have seen firsthand...
The Lake County Education Association (LCEA) will present “Standout and Cookout: The Tour” taking place on the first three Saturdays in May at locations...
By Marcia Hilty, Circuit Director, 5th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program
Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day. For most of us, it’s a day...
submitted by Lion Nick Jones
CLERMONT—MINNEOLA LIONS CLUB has seen more interest from families coming out to the Lion's shooting range in Groveland, across from Tractor...
By Marty Proctor
The City of Groveland officially opened its city-owned splash pad at the south pavilions' section of the downtown Lake David Park. Dozens...
May the fur be with you! The Lake County Animal Shelter will host its “May the Fur Be With You” pet adoption event on...
Let Teachers Know You Appreciate Them. Send A “Teachers Rock” Postcard.
Lake County Schools teachers have navigated an incredibly challenging school year. Because of the...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites schedule for the week of May 3rd, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community...
Lake County and the Office of Visit Lake celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week from May 2-8. The annual celebration highlights the contributions of...
Dear Friends of the Community Foundation of South Lake County,
Just over a year ago, all our lives changed due to the pandemic, and much...
The Symetra Tour announces the return of the second annual Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. from May 28-30.
“The...
Elementary School students participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont. Students were asked to create a poster on...
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and...
For additional information call 352-394-3500 or email adingman@clermontfl.org
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Red Wing Restaurant is a rustic-style dining delight in a somewhat hidden area of rural Groveland....
Howey In The Hills is celebrating its 96th annual Founder’s Day Citrus Festival. The event will take place at the Howey Mansion, located at...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host a series of meetings in each Commission district in the coming months. The first meeting...
Lake County will host two high-profile sporting events this weekend. The 2021 UANA Tokyo Olympics Swimming Qualifier will take place Thursday, April 29 –...
Lake County Schools is celebrating Ashley Ellixson, the first student to complete the four-year teacher preparatory program at the Tavares High School Teaching Academy,...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that the Upper School’s Team 2 earned first place in the annual ‘Mathlympics’ mathematics competition, hosted virtually by...
The South Lake Business Leaders (SLBL) is hosting a Boots and Bunny Review 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 1 at Lake Catherine Farms,...
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The Lake County Schools Educational Choice application window for Lake residents opened on Feb. 1 and will close on Friday, April 30. Parents will...
Congratulations to Windy Hill Middle School Principal William Roberts for being chosen as one of three 2021 Principal of the Year Florida Finalists.
The names of...
The city of Groveland is celebrating the Grand Opening of its splash pad on Saturday, May 1st, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM near the skate...
Submitted by Ann Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive Director
St. Johns River Water Management District
Remember the old adage “April showers bring May flowers?” In Florida, April is typically...
BYOC (bring your own coffee) to Coffee with the Town Manager on Thursday, May 13 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz...
After lengthy and sometimes heated dialogue, First Baptist Church withdrew its request before Clermont City Council to rezone approximately 6 acres of its 38-acre...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont HOPE Center is celebrating its grand opening with an open house and tours on Saturday,...
Groveland’s Future Land Use Map ambitiously designates more than 50% of its land to conservation and agriculture. Out of all the City’s diverse environmental...
Pastfinders of South Lake would like to announce this year's conference registration is NOW open to the public. This conference will be virtual, with...
The Plant of the Month for April 2021 for the Cooper Memorial Library is a Bromelaid.(Bromeliaceae, scientific name)
Bromeliads are a member of the pineapple...
Congratulations to Thomas Battisto, chosen as Kiwanis Club of Clermont's Member of the Month.
Thom has not only been a huge asset to the club...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has selected Jennifer Grafton, MBA, CPA, as the hospital’s new chief financial officer effective April 1, 2021. Grafton transitioned...
A new non-profit initiative has hit Central Florida. Cast Co-op, located at Cagan Crossings in Clermont, supports hospitality industry workers impacted by the pandemic...
Sharon Keys and Paula Hoisington of the Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance were guest speakers at a recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting.
The Lincoln...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Culver’s celebrated its grand re-opening on a beautiful spring morning. Its new owners, managers and team...
Toni Bell Rescoe, Beta Theta's 2020-2021 President, had a memorable year. She was installed on Zoom and held all of the meetings in front of...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Brian Broadway founder of Find, Feed & Restore to a recent meeting. A check was presented to him to...
Save the date to celebrate Earth Day in Clermont.
The City of Clermont’s annual Clermont Earth Day Lake Clean-Up and Festival is scheduled for Sat.,...