Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting Options for the Presidential Preference Primary Election. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be sent to your home is March...
March offers a fantastic lineup of entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at any time. Don't wait - many shows sell out.
March 6 - DIVAS3
Straight from the Las Vegas strip comes DIVAS3, a trio of...
by Marty Proctor
On November 4, 2019, former Councilman Jeff Shoobridge officially resigned as the City of Groveland’s District 5 Representative, to accept a job offer out of state. Randolph Waite was named as interim councilman.
The City of Groveland called...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership will host an exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck event with the next one planned for Friday night, March 6 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. With a new live band, food trucks,...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays has determined that fraudulent Florida Voter Registration Application forms were submitted to his office and is advising voters to review their voter file, which is available on the Lake County election website,...
News From Groveland Masonic Lodge 190: Brother Angus Comaford (L) was presented a set of Masonic working tools by Worshipful Master Kirk Mugler (R) in honor of being a Mason for 65 years.
Groveland Lodge meets the second and fourth...
Lake County has begun re-paving 92 miles of deteriorating roads as part of a multi-phase project to be completed over three years.
The Board of County Commissioners in 2019 allocated $10 million in sales tax revenue to repave 63 miles...
Erika’s Tea Room in Downtown Clermont will host a leisurely dinner and tea experience for those who want to attend the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Friday night, March 20 concert. Their special pre-concert menu will include a presentation of...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host the modern-folk music duo Friction Farm live with a program of folk music on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on our second-floor stage.
Friction Farm is a husband and...
Montverde Academy Fine Arts Center proudly presents the Fifth Annual “Choral Cabaret – Diva e Divo.” Enjoy this musical journey following two singers, a female and a male, through time and different genres of music. Genres include classical opera...
Save the date for the Town of Oakland’s Annual spring festival, Celebration Among the Oaks!
The 6th annual event will be held from 10 am - 1 p.m on Saturday, April 4 at the Town Center.
Free photos with the Easter...
You took a DNA test and now what does all these matches mean? How do I decided how they are related to me? These are the things that confuse most of us when looking at the DNA database. Pastfinders...
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care seeks compassionate and caring people to help out at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont as well as support Cornerstone patients in the South Lake community.
Cornerstone volunteers enjoy flexible hours and can choose...
March offers a fantastic lineup of cat-related fun, entertainment and events at The Orlando Cat Café. Reservations can be made online at any time.
Do you know all there is to know about caterpillars? Has your spouse written a book...
Max, the well-known rooster, who has been living for the past few years in downtown Clermont close to the Clermont Historic Village, has relocated to a rooster-friendly environment.
Mad Max Takes A Stand!
Max is an aging rooster who has had...
James Kinzler is retiring after serving the city for 25 years. A special presentation was held to honor Deputy City Manager James Kinzler at the city council meeting on February 25.
James Kinzler Dedicated Half His Life Serving the City...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday on March 4, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Outback Steakhouse, 1625 E. Highway 50. This Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit the...
The fastest triathletes is the world come here each year to participate in the Draft Legal Challenge at Lake Louisa State Park on March 7th & 8th. Former Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker of Clermont came up with this idea 10...
By Ted Luebbers
Another successful Young Eagles event took place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 located at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL.
It was a great day for the first flights with...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be offering immunizations at the following schools for students who will be entering 7th grade in the 2020/2021 school year:
Umatilla Middle ...
Gather your squad for a free bicycle scavenger hunt in Downtown Clermont.
Pre-registration is open for the City of Clermont’s third annual Clermont Cycle & Seek. This exciting event will go from noon to 3 pm Sat., March 21 starting...
The School Board, at its Feb. 24 meeting, unanimously approved an agreement with the SEIU Florida Public Services Union that gives non-instructional employees in the district a bonus award of $600 for the 2019-2020 school year.
“I want to commend...
Article by Kevin Grogan
The State of Florida is truly a hotbed for Professional Wrestling, and Minneola is lucky enough to have one of the very best of all-time amongst us. WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa'i...
by Marty Proctor
The City of Groveland Council returned the 400+ homes at Indigo Lakes planned project, located on the former “Mansion” property at Villa City Road (CR565), to the Groveland Planning and Zoning (P&Z) for review and clarification at...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The National Kayak Bass Fishing Pro Tournament was here at the Clermont area Chain of Lakes this past week to celebrate all of the wonderful lake fishing opportunities here in South Lake...
Congregation Sinai will host their annual Purim Party celebration service starting on Monday, March 9 starting at 6 pm. This brief service will be filled with entertaining music, special foods and a festive party celebration. There will be Purim...
Pastfinders of South Lake County, Genealogical Society is a local group dedicated to helping others learn the science of genealogy. Cooper Memorial Library Genealogical Room on the second floor is where the society is located. All Programs at Cooper...
We have come a long way from percolating a pot of coffee on the wood-burning stove to popping a K-Cup pack into the Keuring. Imagine having to grind the coffee beans, to pump water from the well, to stoke...
The Annual Congregation Sinai Men’s Club Golf Tournament is open to the entire community. It will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2020 here in Clermont, Florida 34711.
Pre-Registration is Now Open! This scramble format golf tournament will start that...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello there!
My name is Oreo just like those delicious people cookies! I am 4 years old and have been at the rescue for 781 days. They think I am a Dalmatian Blend but who knows! I bet...
It’s time to plant caladium bulbs! Members of the Clermont Garden Club will be selling bulbs on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, outside the Garden Club building, located at 849 West Avenue. Price is 6...
Article by Martin Proctor
Groveland Community Development staff presented their cityscape planning concept to a packed house at the Artist Studio in the Trilogy Clubhouse. The public was invited to see Tim Maslow, Community Development Director, and David Ausherman Senior...
Feature Story and Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The new Greystone Lakes of Clermont Heath and Rehabilitation Center just celebrated its grand opening. Led by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, they invited the entire community to their ribbon cutting...
The Lake County Animal Shelter is celebrating National Adoption Weekend in partnership with PetSmart Charities. The event will take place at the Lake Square Mall, located at 10401 U.S. Highway 441 in Leesburg from 1 – 4 pm on...
Jeff Powell, owner and president of Powell Studio Architecture, located on Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont, hosted the February Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Gail Ash. Powell, Clermont born and raised, has been involved in many of the local...
The School Board is focusing on one of seven options for how attendance boundaries will shift in preparation for the opening for two new schools in south Lake. That option, known as “6A,” would greatly relieve crowding at Sawgrass...
Kids are invited to have fun with their local heroes for a good cause.
The Clermont Police Department will host the 6th annual Lights and Ladders community event from 5-9 pm on Friday, February 28 at Sky Zone Trampoline Park,...
Clermont Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred in the 100 Block of East Minnehaha Avenue, Clermont, Florida.
At approximately 1:03 am, Clermont Police Officers received a report from the victim, a 54-year-old male,...
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate weekly Sabbath prayers as well as all Jewish holidays with special events and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the diverse Jewish Community of Central Florida founded 18 years ago in 2003.
Congregation Sinai!...
This give-back chorus recently performed for seniors at Superior Residences, in Clermont, many of whom sang along to love songs familiar to them!
Formerly South Lake A Capella, an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning woman's chorus, the membership recently decided to forego the...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are the people you see wearing a blue blazer and a warm smile. They attend Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, the monthly Breakfasts, just about anywhere you think Chamber, you'll see Ambassadors. They...
Each year the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Ambassadors Breakfast. The event is FREE and always well attended. This year was no exception. The fun-filled event was held at the Wesley Center on February 21.
The theme...
Clinton Pownall of Computer Business Consultants presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Community Public Service Award to Deputy Sheriff Kesihia Rytter at the annual Ambassador Breakfast on Friday, February 21.
Deputy Sheriff Rytter joined the Lake County Sheriff's Office...
Clermont Toastmasters (https://www.clermonttoastmasters.org), invites residents to its open house to meet members and watch special guest speaker Manal Fakhoury, President and CEO of Fakhoury Leadership International talk about the importance of communication skills for today’s professional. The Open House...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is continuing its 15th Season on Thursday and Friday, March 19 & 20 with a wonderful Fire & Ice Concert with Fire Dance, Capriccio Espagnole, Carmen and the iconic and fabulous Tschaikowsky Piano Concerto...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL has mobilized its membership to begin a fund-raising program to repair a donated airplane to flying status, so it can be used...
Ten Lake County School VEX Robotics teams received invitations to World Championships. The teams that will be competing are:
Three teams at East Ridge Middle School with Coach Daniel Dilocker
Two teams at Cypress Ridge Elementary with Coach Virginia...
Groveland Four family members, along with state and regional dignitaries, gathered this morning with the community in front of the Lake County Historic Courthouse for the dedication of the Groveland Four Monument.
The monument honors the four men known collectively...
Tyler Van Alstine and Ginger Jacobs were recently recognized by the Board of County Commissioners and presented awards by representatives from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for life-saving efforts provided during a pediatric trauma call.
On November 8,...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Clermont City Manager, Darren Gray, was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. Along with Public Information Officer, Kathryn Deen, Darren reviewed all the progress that is being...