Students Grades 9-12
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is holding a Patriotic Audio & Essay competition, Voice of Democracy. This year's theme is "What...
Kevin Taylor Smith, the new Director of Theatre at East Ridge High School Theatre Department, recently announced its 2019-2020 season of music, comedy and...
It affects more Americans than diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined. It can result in extremely long and costly hospital stays...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Keller Williams Elite Partners III Realty. Realtor Nicholas Whitehouse cut the ribbon while...
FREE conference! In an effort to connect individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, caregivers or guardians, with Government Agencies to secure the services...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Paladin Healthcare LLC, located at 940 W. Oakland Avenue in Oakland.
Paladin Healthcare manufactures and...
Jared Fullerton has fond memories of his years as a student at South Lake High School, where he took particular interest in the construction...
by Marty Proctor
Leesburg High School Construction Academy will be working with local professional builders and Habitat For Humanity Lake-Sumter to build a home at...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. received a $115,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create powerful communities in Lake & Sumter Counties through...
On August 25, the Clermont Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 584 W. Juniata St. in Downtown Clermont. Upon arrival at...
Join the fun at City Hall for the Minneola Schoolhouse Library's weekly Story Time. Move and groove and sing and swing every Friday at...
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, September 10 at 9 am – 4 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room of the library)
Mental Health Awareness Program At...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the...
The UF/IFAS Lake County Extension will host the 2019-2020 4-H Kick-off Party on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 am - 1 pm at the...
Genealogy is an adventure in learning and preserving your family history. While doing research you will stumble upon questionable documents and roadblocks.
Sometimes it helps...
On September 8, the Orlando Cat Café celebrates its third anniversary of saving lives, and an official proclaimed “Orlando Cat Café Day.” The celebration...
Do you have a Dog? Wish You Had A Dog? Considered Getting A Dog? Or Just Like Being Around Dogs? Today could be the...
Champagne flowed, music played, and, an array of appetizers, beer and wine provided a festive atmosphere to celebrate the official opening of the Lofts...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed. East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2019 season, as they competed in...
The Clermont Woman’s Club is preparing for the “Hats Off to Fashion Show and Luncheon “ to be held on Friday, October 25th at...
Read to Sydney is a non-profit organization helping kids to read "one tail at a time". Sydney's friends can be found at Cagan Crossing, Cooper...
Montverde Academy starts the school year with an inaugural “Vocal Salon,” hosted by the Vocal Music Conservatory students. The salon setting of a 1940s...
All eight of its members participated in the Youth Council Summit at the Florida League of Cities’ (FLC) annual conference on Aug. 17 in...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) emphasizes the importance of protecting against mosquito-borne diseases. DOH-Lake works with partner agencies, including the...
School bells ringing means reading assignments for students and more time for mom and dad to start a new book The monthly Friends of...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is warning residents of fraudulent calls being made that claim payment must be...
Submitted by the Animal Shelter
Myrtle is a 3-year-old American Pitbull Terrier Blend who weighs 67 pounds. She is a VERY sweet and goofy girl...
State and local elected officials, business leaders and community residents are invited to celebrate a new partnership between Leesburg High School Construction Academy students...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from...
On August 14 at 11 am, Animal League volunteers and a few and their furry friends excitedly gathered at Petco-Clermont, 2561 E. Highway 50,...
Did you ever wonder how the library in Clermont got its name? To answer that in detail, you need to visit the Clermont Historic Village...
Jeff Kelly, Scout Troop Master 998, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He told the group a little about himself....
Lake Technical College’s Pharmacy Technician program approved for accreditation from ASHP. We are proud to announce that our Pharmacy Technician program under the instruction...
Family Tree Maker is rated one of the Top 5 genealogical computer programs of 2019 for tracking and organizing your family tree by SmarterHobby.com. Pastfinders...
The Lake County Skills Finder is an interactive online tool showcasing the educational programs within the Lake County School District, Lake Technical College, and...
The presenting sponsor for this month's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Spokesperson Mark Graff...
Lake County has accepted the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget for the seventh consecutive year.
The award...
Would you like to trace your family history? Come learn the details on doing it right with Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society. Pastfinders...
by Linda Charlton
The first of two Victory Pointe lawsuits has survived a major legal challenge and appears headed for trial. In that lawsuit, filed...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and U.S. Rep. Ross Spano are inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to be...
by Kendyl Cardwell
This week at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun, we had an impressive total of 223 participants. Everyone from runners to walkers to joggers...
The Goungampo Family from Togo, West Africa, were recent guests at the Tuscanooga Baptist Church. The three daughters provided beautiful music followed by a...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed. East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team’s official practices began on Monday, July 29. The...
The City of Minneola formally opened its Outdoor Fitness Zone at Minneola Trailhead Park on Thursday, August 15. City Manager Mark Johnson kicked off...
Clermont Woman's Club members were happy to donate shoes for Soles4Souls, a General Federation of Women's Clubs' Grand Initiative.
The club sent 3 large boxes...
A calendar featuring Lake County Firefighters holding cute and cuddly shelter pets has been honored with a Golden Image Award by the Florida Public...
The Clermont City Council unanimously approved a motion at the August 13 council meeting to place a six-month moratorium on apartment applications within city...
The Animal League
Jet is a 2-year-old male Domestic Shorthair blend. This handsome and playful guy really enjoys human companionship. He is a lovebug! He...
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai classes are open to the general...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at...