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...
Keep Lake Beautiful has created a new self-directed clean-up program intended for individual volunteers and small volunteer groups of six people or less. Volunteers...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has been awarded a $69,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to provide hunger relief to local families....
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Tuesday, September 1st and Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is announcing a need for additional Election...
The Golden Touch of Central Florida, Inc. is a first-class Adult Day Training (ADT) facility service that is committed to fostering compassion and improving...
On August 11th, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, by unanimous vote proclaimed September 8, 2020, as “Orlando Cat Café Day” in Lake...
Article and Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
In 1948, Jack Underwood converted a grove equipment barn into a barbeque restaurant. Jack sold the business to...
Second Harvest Food Bank in partnership with Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) will continue to feed the children of south Lake.
Faith Neighborhood Center has 600...
One in Six Central Floridians May Struggle with Hunger This Year
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is accustomed to providing tens of millions...
by Michelle Delaney
National Red Wine Day falls on Friday, April 28. Friday is the beginning of a beautiful weekend and the perfect reason to pour...
Laura, a hard-hitting Category 4 Hurricane, hit landfall near Cameron, LA, early Thursday morning with winds of 150 mph and wind gusts of 100...
by Linda Charlton
When a constitutional amendment is ratified, does it immediately become part of the United States Constitution? Nope. It takes a few days.
The...
by Marty Proctor (contributor Michelle Delaney)
Lake Minneola experienced sustained blue-green algae bloom during the first quarter of 2020 which directly affected recreational use of...
As in-person learning at schools resumes, everyone in their households should take steps to stay healthy and protect each other from getting sick. Practice...
There is no better way to spend the day than with your dog. On National Dog Day, and every day, be sure to do...
"The Town of Oakland’s Historic African American Cemetery is being recommended for Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $25,000. The Town’s is...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the...
by Linda Charlton
As school re-opens, some students and teachers face special challenges --- not because of who they are, but because of what they...
Graduates of Lake-Sumter State College’s AS in Engineering Technology – Substation and Relay Technology Specialization have a new option to continue their engineering education.
Lake-Sumter...
The City of Clermont is launching a new Virtual Bingo program for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Bingo will kick off on September 3...
The Lake-Sumter State College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards & LSSC Hall of Fame.
These awards honor alumni, community...
What is a SIG? SIG stands for a Special Interest Group. It is a group of people who have an interest in learning, helping,...
By Kendyl Cardwell
The city of Clermont has taken up the slogan “choice of champions” to embody the “champions” who live and train here, from...
This Monday will start a new school year in south Lake County. The transition from a summer of late nights and sleep-ins to a...
Throughout Lake County, over 42,000 students and 3,000 teachers will, in some way, head Back To School next week. Due to the virus pandemic, students...
Being a small business owner can be challenging in good economic times – imagine what it’s like in a pandemic.
“Businesses are hurting,” Clermont City...
Congratulations to South Lake High School Students Alisha Ducloseille, Masue Lee, Kian Mabbonna, Gabrielle Phillips and Amanda Torres!
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake recently awarded...
The City of Clermont election qualifying period closed at noon on Friday, August 21 for Clermont City Council Seat 4.
The following people officially qualified...
By Marty Proctor
On Wednesday, August 19, the Mascotte City Council voted, once again, to terminate the contract of Jim Gleason, its city manager for...
Originally, Lake County Schools had set a five-year goal of providing universal access to a student device to provide equity and to support collaboration...
South Lake County Primary Results
Clermont City Council (Seat 3)
Stephen Franklin (21.02%)
* Tim Murry (37.58%)
* Diane Travis (41.40%)
Because there were more than 2 candidates running...
With the recent resignation of Clermont City Council Member Heidi Brishke, the city will be holding a special election to fill her seat.
After 2...
SPECIAL ELECTION: Brishke's resignation leaves a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 will be included on the November 3rd ballot....
The National Parks Service is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with an exhibit and curriculum for their museum. Ms. Nicole DeLuca,...
This is your last chance to VOTE in the PRIMARY ELECTION - If you haven't voted yet, you can still vote until 7 pm...
8Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that you should expect the unexpected. Last week, Garmin—a popular multinational...
Below are candidates running for the Board of County Commissioners, District 1 on August 18.
Doug Shields,
Doug Shields, a Clermont resident for 10 years, first...
School Board - District 2
Kristi Burns
Kristi Burns, a graduate of Eustis High School, holds a Doctorate in Chemistry/Biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology. She...
Primary Election – August 18
Because there are more than 2 candidates running for Groveland City Council District 3, a primary election will be held...
Stephanie Dukes
Stephanie grew up in Mulberry, FL. Upon graduating high school, Stephanie attended the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, Florida, where...
Candidates for Lake County Water Authority Advisory Board ( District 1 )
Marty Proctor
Marty Proctor has lived for over 30 years on Lake Emma near...
If you are voting by mail, send in your ballot NOW. If you are concerned that you may have waited too long to mail...
Over the years, events like natural disasters, 9/11 and the Great Recession have had serious impacts on food insecurity, but Second Harvest Food Bank...
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