Written by Grant Mollett, M.ED., East Ridge High School
Photos by Dave Worthington
The Villages, Florida - September 19, 2020
The East Ridge High School girls cross...
Article by Donna Digennaro
The Clermont Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) hosted a Fall Social for members and guests on Wednesday, September 16th at The Ridge...
IMPORTANT DATES IN LAKE
September 24th - Vote-by-Mail ballots will be mailed to voters. RETURN COMPLETED BALLOTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure your vote is...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Parker Kruse of Groveland was recently voted FFA Area 3 State Vice President. Parker, a member of the...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is urging residents to contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy to get vaccinated against the flu as...
Submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Have you ever seen one of these before? This is the great-granddaddy of all the different technology that...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners has approved increasing grant award amounts for all qualified for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19.
The...
Pepe's Cantina, a Mexican Grille offering a unique Mexican experience with locations already in Winter Park and Downtown Orlando, is coming to 794 West...
The annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, the most profitable fundraiser for the Education Foundation of Lake County, has been canceled due to...
A "Craft To Go" will be offered to 55+ Seniors for $5 each, which includes all supplies needed to complete one Fall Leaf Lantern.
Orders...
By Jessica Whitehouse
Short Story #2 In The Series of "Life with Jess And Friends"
While digging through the contents of my purse, aka, the Black...
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai classes are open to the general...
Six Lake County students have been named Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. One Semifinalist is from East Ridge High School,...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, would like to remind voters of the October 5th voter registration deadline for the upcoming General Election....
Sarah’s Greek Cuisine is a popular family-owned and operated restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in the Town Center at Cagan Crossings since 2013....
It is not often that the Clermont-Minneola Lions Club has a member that receives the MELVIN JONES AWARD, the highest honor named after the founder...
Ohana is the Hawaiian word for Family and at Ohana Hair Salon the entire family can enjoy all hair care services, from the basic hair...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The exciting City of Clermont Art District is in the final stages, so the Art Walk will...
Clermont Garden Club member, Carol Walker is shown with Cooper Memorial Librarian, Ivanna Villanueva. Carol has brought a Bromeliad Neoregelia (pink mini) to display...
National Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, Grandparents Day is celebrated on Sunday, September 13.
The COVID virus has...
On Hunger Action Day, hundreds of vehicles lined up through the parking lot at the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake Campus, sometimes spilling onto...
September 11 - The Clermont Police Department is investigating what appears to be the drowning death of an adult male. Preliminary investigation has revealed...
It has been 19 years since a series of 4 coordinated terrorist attacks killed a reported 2,996 men and women including 19 terrorist hijackers...
The last day for parents to enroll students in Lake County Virtual School is 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Registration will reopen for the...
Jeremy and Dana Wiseman, owners of Wiseman’s Gourmet Popcorn, located at 763 W. Montrose St., Clermont love popcorn. In fact, they have a passion...
Article from the Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club's choice for September Yard of the Month is located on 213 Compass Rose Drive, Groveland....
Almost all-American families had someone who ran or worked on a farm. Americans made living running farms, producing cattle and crops. Annette Burke Lyttle is...
It has been 19 years since a series of 4 coordinated terrorist attacks killed a reported 2,996 men and women including 19 terrorist hijackers...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Doggy Delights By Allison Fogarty of Clermont has proudly achieved plenty of National media attention. Allison recently appeared...
Coming To Downtown Clermont
Pepe's Cantina, a Mexican Grille offering a unique Mexican experience with locations already in Winter Park and Downtown Orlando, is coming to...
Written by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
A lot of people have visited the beautiful Cooper Memorial Library on the grounds of the Community College. ...
Written by Grant Mollett, M.Ed
East Ridge High School
Lakeland, Florida - September 5
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2020 season...
Lake County students who have a district-issued Chromebook that is broken or no longer in use may return the device from Sept. 9 through...
In August, the Orlando Cat Café participated in NBC & Telemundo stations’ Clear the Shelters™ nationwide pet adoption campaign and on August 27, 2020,...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
To a new or existing company, rebranding or launching a new brand is an exciting time. But you need...
By Jennifer Robertson
When was the last time you went out with your coworkers for lunch? Had a breakfast meeting at your favorite spot? Or...
Erika’s Tea Room wants to help everyone enjoy the perfect cup of tea with fall celebrations! Recently launched with the many COVID-19 pandemic challenges,...
by Marty Proctor
The City of Groveland published their proposed annual operating budget for fiscal year 2021 this week. The $94.7 million budget includes $67.3...
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida plans to observe the Jewish High Holidays with special services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of...
The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) today released the first report from the association's Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change, established in the wake...
The Clermont Exchange, located at 639 8th Street, houses multiple shops, all located under the same roof.
One Utopia: This wonderful stop serves all plant-based drinks...
The eligibility criteria for businesses to obtain funding from the $16 million Lake CARES Small Business Assistance Grant Program will be expanded on Sept....
Lake County Schools has launched a COVID-19 Data Center that shows weekly tallies of positive COVID-19 cases and related quarantine numbers in schools.
Since the...
National Wildlife Day is September 4 but the joy of watching a duck waddle across the lawn, an eagle soar, a visit from a...
submitted by Donna Digannaro, Clermont Historical Society
Are you looking for the perfect little gift and not yet ready to go to one of the...
On September 1, Publix Super Markets Charities presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a check for $225,000 to assist the food...
Local Author Lea Tran's book "I Did Not Miss The Boat" will be offered Free from September 3 (starting at midnight Pacific Daylight Time) to...
From The Suncreek Brewery Team!
We're happy to announce that our taproom and patio have reopened for onsite consumption as of today Sept 1st at...
The Community Foundation of South Lake County is celebrating its 25th anniversary of supporting our community by SERVING, CONNECTING & GIVING . Since 1995,...
By Mary Helen Myers, President of the Groveland Historical Society Museum
On Saturday, August 29, special arrangements were made for Glenn Turner, a veteran of World...