Lake County will host virtual sessions to outline program details regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for landlords and property managers on Thursday, March...
Article by Marty Proctor
The Great Groveland Barefoot Laps Challenge, an all-new take on the classic barefoot lap endurance contest, has been added to the...
Lake County History Day, a competition that annually involves teachers and students throughout the county, was held virtually on March 5, 2021. Several area...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee – and this time, one slice of pizza – at a time.
The Clermont...
There is a professional soccer program in town that has been training at the NTC for the last 5 weeks. On March 12, Soccer...
submitted by The Animal League
Howdy Folks!
My name is Dasher, and I am a handsome 5-month-old Domestic Shorthair Blend. I am a bashful guy at first...
Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Jessica Hayes of Clermont just launched the grand opening of Orlando Web Solutions. The South Lake Chamber of...
A "trunk" full of donations was recently delivered by Liz Martinez to the FAITH Neighborhood Center. The donations of cash and food were collected...
To know if you do, try to trace your family's lineage back to the homeland. There are all kinds of reasons why the Irish...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious...
VFW Commander Ron Chappo, Quartermaster Bob Farrell and Honor guardsman Fred Thomas recently attended an awards ceremony at the main firehouse in Clermont.
Fireman of...
Orlando Health has appointed Quibulah “Quib” Graham, MSPH, BSN, LHRM to the role of corporate director of diversity and minority business development.
With more than 23 years of healthcare experience, Graham has held leadership positions at Beth Israel Medical Center and...
BL!NG Was Bitten By The Love Bug! Fortunately, that meant more than 35 folks in various sites around Clermont were entertained briefly by BL!NG’s talented singers...
The City of Groveland will host a series of anniversary events in recognition of Founders Week.
Providing residents and guests with safe celebrations the whole...
Clermont Sailing Center, located at 1050 Victory Way (City of Clermont Boathouse, 0ff West Minneola Ave on Lake Minneola)
Can we get any coverage on...
Hot air balloons glowing at dusk, tethered rides, food vendors, retail vendors and activities for the whole family. The event will be held at...
Weekly Sunday Clermont Farmer’s Markets are back in action for spring and growing bigger each week with dozens of safely spaced-out food, craft and...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Rabbi Moshe, wife Chavi and their baby Mendel Dubinsky of the new South Lake Chabad Lubavitch hosted...
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will resume operations in south Lake County at its new South Lake Branch Office, now located at 290 Citrus...
Article submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Did you ever hear someone refer to their kitchen zinc and immediately think they were mispronouncing “sink?” ...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont congratulates February's Terrific Kids at New Hope Christian Academy in Minneola.
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students...
Article and photos by Carl Gordon
“Caution: Exposure to music may cause sudden outbursts of joy, happiness, energy, creativity, awareness and spontaneous healing.”
This is the...
Each month, the Clermont Garden Club displays a plant at Cooper Memorial Library for the enjoyment and appreciation of its visitors. For March, the...
On Wednesday (March 3), Goodwill Industries is hosting a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clermont location (1855 S. Grand...
Aktion Club Week, March 5-9, recognizes people of all abilities who join to help their community. Aktion Club – a Kiwanis International program –...
The Clermont Police Department implemented a Chaplain program several years ago. Chaplains volunteer several hours as the agency’s spiritual advisors, mentors, confidants and provide advice...
Funds will support literacy, STEM and Career and Technical Education classroom programs.
The Education Foundation of Lake County has awarded more than $13,000 in grant...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson is proud to be a part of the Groveland City Council and city...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to district- and school-based employees 50 years...
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him on Zoom for coffee and conversation on March 11 at 9 am via Zoom...
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-LAKE
Since February 11, 2021, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has partnered with over 15 local churches of all...
Leesburg High School culinary students celebrated Black History Month with a tribute to the food and culture of the Gullah people (also known as...
Submitted by Friends of the LMHS Baseball Team
Last year the Minneola High School Baseball season was brought to a complete halt due to COVID-19...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller held its first call in a year for jurors today. Criminal and civil jury...
Article and Photo by Ted Luebbers
What do EAA and AOPA mean? There are all sorts of these acronyms in the aviation world and their...
by Michelle Delaney
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks attends Clermont City Council and gives a BOCC update.
The main...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently added a new student-led Kiwanis Key Club to its growing list of Key Clubs in the South Lake...
A Pre-opening tour of the new Groveland Public Safety Complex (PSC) was given this week and Marty Proctor was fortunate to receive the grand...
by Michelle Delaney
Over 505,945 people have lost their lives due to the Coronavirus pandemic since the United States began counting deaths in March 2020....
Pat Kelley, the Mayor of Minneola, was the key speaker at February's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at Minneola City Hall on...
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs outside in the Library garden on Tuesday, March 2 from 4-5 p.m. Every child...
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar, located at 801 West Montrose and 8th Streets, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. Ambassadors...
The streets of Downtown Clermont will be buzzing with safe and socially distanced vendors, crafters, home decor, home repair and gardening from 10 am...
Lake County welcomes the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open to the Harris Chain of Lakes this March 4 – 6. Nearly 450 anglers from the...
Live races continue in 2021! FloDash has announced its race schedule for the year, and it includes two brand new races and the return...
submitted by the team at Keep Clermont Rural
Friends,
Your Board of County Commissioners heard the request yesterday, February 23, 2021, to amend the Comprehensive Plan...
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) will present a one-hour video conference workshop at 11 am on Wednesday, February 24. The workshop discussions will include how light...
Get ready for an epic weekend of racing in Clermont with two of Florida's longest-running triathlons, the 38th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon, and the 37th...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces scholarships available through the Florida
Supervisors of Elections (FSE). Local college or university students may apply for...
submitted by the Clermont Historic Society
Are you looking for the perfect spot to hold a special occasion? Why not consider Clermont’s own Historic Village. ...