Women own 42% of small businesses in the US which accounts for over 11 million businesses. Ellen Korbin, owner of Ellie Lou's Brews and...
What’s for dinner? It’s an easy question for students at Windy Hill Middle School (WHMS), because many times they are the ones bringing home...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, advises voters to beware of misinformation and voter intimidation campaigns designed to create confusion or distrust in...
by Marty Proctor, Article and Photos
It all started with concerned citizens Lisa Holland Martinez and Mascotte City Council candidate Pamela Terry complaining about the...
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club gratefully accepted Micki Blackburn Nagel’s recent offer to hold their recent meeting in her conference room until such time as...
By Michelle Delaney
Since March 2020, over 220,000 souls have been lost due to the COVID-19 virus and it is estimated that many more lives...
Articles and Photos by Ted Luebbers
Lee Helfer, from The Villages in Florida, an Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 member and pilot, donated $500 to...
submitted by Mary Helen Myers, Groveland Historical Society Museum
Jean Charron, a 97-year-old Groveland WWII veteran, was honored last week by the Groveland Historical Society...
Summer is coming to a close, fall is just ahead, and while we look forward to a vaccine for Covid-19, there’s no better time...
The Clermont City Council approved the request of Clermont Downtown Partnership to bring many of their events back to the Downtown area, beginning with...
Article and Pictures by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
Kissimmee, Florida - October 16, 2020
The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team...
by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Everyone’s favorite Ghost, Casper, is visiting Clermont’s Historic Village for the month of October. Why not bring the kids...
Friday, October 16 - South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Highlights
Attending as Honored Guests: Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway and Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt
Clermont Police...
Florida has entered phase 3; however, meeting in person is still not possible. Cooper Memorial Library has limited capacity in the Genealogy Room until further...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Montrose Street Market, located at 793 West Montrose Street and 8th Street, just opened in Downtown Clermont. Stop by...
Law enforcement and fire rescue are once again deploying a fleet of pink-wrapped vehicles this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Eight Lake County law...
Forty-eight educators celebrated for their commitment to excellence in teaching.
They share a love of teaching and a commitment to their students, even during a...
The Professional Triathletes Organization recently announced that it will provide a $20,000 professional prize purse for the Great Floridian Triathlon on October 24th, 2020...
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, which means it is time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere. Women own 42% of small businesses in...
by Marty Proctor
Mascotte City Council elects four council members and a mayor at-large. The entire City votes for each candidate.
Early voting starts October 19...
By Marty Proctor
Mascotte City Council elects four council members and a mayor at-large. The entire City votes for each candidate.
Early voting starts October 19...
by Marty Proctor
Groveland City Council candidates each represent one of four districts except District 1 which is the at-large Mayor. The entire City votes...
by Marty Proctor
Groveland City Council candidates each represent one of 5 districts. The entire City votes for each candidate regardless of their district of...
by Larry Oskin
Debbie Flinn was born in the Orlando area and raised in Winter Garden. She is a true local native. She is married...
General Election is less than a month away. We are right on schedule with our preparations. Our election worker training is completed, our Early Voting...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
Incumbent Tim Bates And Joa Macnalie campaign For Seat 1, Clermont City Council
Incumbent Timothy Bates was born in Birmingham,...
Articles and Photos by Larry Oskin
Candidates Tim Murry and Diane Travis vying for Clermont City Council Mayor -- Seat 3
Tim Murry is a native...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
Michele Barnard Pines and Bill Garbarino Compete for Clermont City Council -- Seat 5
Michele Barnard Pines moved to Clermont...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
SPECIAL ELECTION: Councilmember Heidi Brishke’s resignation from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for...
CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, recently announced that it has been selected by Olympus, “a game-changing development project...
During a recent COVID-19 press conference in The Villages, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management is distributing BinaxNOW rapid...
By Kim Praniewicz
It’s scary to think, but Halloween will soon be upon us – and after a turbulent year, we can all look forward...
Lake Technical College (LTC) and Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) are excited to join forces with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). Get ThereFlorida highlights...
So many people entered 2020 with high hopes and dreams. In fact, as the New Year’s ball dropped, they vowed to make this the...
The Central Florida Dreamplex invites you and your family to attend a free virtual event on the evening of Thursday, November 5th!
The event will...
It's official! Lake County's newest public school, serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade in the Four Corners area, will be called Lake Pointe...
A female manatee named “Leesburg” first visited the Harris Chain of Lakes in 2015. She had the distinction of being the first recorded manatee...
My name is Harper and I am a 1.5yr old kitty! I am a little spitfire! I love to run through the house as...
Written by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Bogie may have never said that “famous” line in the movie classic Casablanca, but that won’t stop this...
East Ridge High School presents its first show of the season, ALL SHOOK UP, a fun crazy musical. Tickets will be available Monday, October...
Lake-Sumter State College and the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation announced the 2020 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award winners.
This year’s winners represent a...
Erika’s Tea Room wants to help everyone enjoy the perfect cup of tea with each of your fall holidays and family celebrations! Erika’s Tea...
The Clermont Garden Club is hosting a Fall Plant Sale and More on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 from 9 am to 2 pm at the...
Article by Kevin Grogan, Dash-Sports
Hope Barton opened her fine arts studio and gallery in downtown Clermont after 6 months of renovation on a house...
Lake County is hosting Public Hearing No. 2 for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The public hearing will be...
With the U.S. Department of State's recent announcement that they have resumed processing routine and expedited passport applications, the Lake County Clerk of the...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival, south Lake County’s largest outdoor event, will move from spring to fall for 2021. The Board of Directors...
Join Groveland's Second Friday Farmer’s Market on October 9 from 5 pm -9 pm at Lake David Park, 450 S Lake Avenue., Groveland.
Watch Live...
The Southern on 8th is a new restaurant coming to Downtown Clermont at the corner of 8th and Montrose (formerly 801 City Grille). The...
On October 1, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce announced that Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway was chosen as the 2020 Citizen of the...