Jan. 15, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to begin accepting applications once again from organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finding the energy mix that best suits your lifestyle is an important decision every home-owner and businessowner must make. And now more than ever, due to an increase in discussions surrounding sustainability in the United States, there’s a heightened focus on choosing clean and environment…
An oasis of German food and baked goods awaits at Yalaha Bakery, a family-owned eatery nestled into the rolling hills and citrus groves of rural Lake County.
SCORE Mid-Florida, which serves Sumter, Marion and Lake counties, has several upcoming online programs to help entrepreneurs and other small business owners maximize their efforts. Here’s a sampling of programs scheduled over the next few weeks:
Clean Air Lawn Care launched in Colorado in 2006, but in August, it partnered with Groveland resident Rob Hendricks to expand its environmentally friendly services in Florida.
Hope Barton knew she was taking a risk when she opened her fine arts studio and gallery in downtown Clermont last year.
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently named members of its 2021 board of directors. Officers will be Pat Caracciolo, Pat the Dog Boarding and Grooming, chair; Aimee Stanley, Optima One Realty, vice-chair; Thom Kieft, Lake-Sumter State College, treasurer; Sheri Olson, Orlando Health So…
AdventHealth West Florida Division continues its Healthy Happenings program in an online platform, with physicians speaking on a variety of topics Tuesdays at noon. The free talks are broadcast on AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills’ Facebook pages, and registration is recommended.
At a Nov. 5 AdventHealth Morning Briefing, Linnette Johnson, senior vice president and a chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Central Florida Division, discussed how COVID-19 has changed the nursing profession.
Dr. Kristen Weinbaum, owner of Precision Hearing in Clermont, isn’t letting COVID-19 put a stop to her fourth annual Gift of Hearing contest, which runs through Friday, Dec. 11. The annual contest is designed to give one person in need in the community a new pair of digital hearing aids.
SECO Energy, the not-for-profit electric cooperative, is retiring a record $6.1 million in Capital Credits to its 210,000-plus current and former members.
If you’re planning a large home-improvement project, such as replacement windows and doors, adding a new feature, room or entire wing, you’ll need a qualified, professional contractor. They’ll ensure the project gets done on time, on budget, to your satisfaction without running afoul of requ…
The REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc., recently elected its 2021 officers. They are April Rager, president; Mary “Trish” Leisner, president-elect; Carolyn M. Maimone, vice-president; Vickie Lingerfelt, treasurer; and Addie Owens, past-president.
Do You Wish You Had More Free Time? Cinderella’s Maid Service Can Make It Happen!
Soni Family Practice is excited to announce our new location at 221 Frontage Rd., Suite G, Clermont, FL 34711. Since 2013, Soni Family Practice has been dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients and families in Orange, Osceola, Polk, and now Lake County. Our team of dedicated profession…
Over 6 million homes and businesses nationwide use natural gas through a public natural gas utility. So, why aren’t you? Natural gas is not only the cleanest burning fuel source available, but it’s also safe, cost-efficient, and abundant. Coming from an underground pipeline, natural gas is …
Over the last six months, COVID-19 has been life-changing for many business owners at the Cagan Crossings Town Center, located in Clermont in the Four Corners region of Lake County.
Buying or selling property can be stressful, especially when you consider all the different professionals that are responsible for getting you to the closing table. Now, everyone knows that they should hire a realtor to help them list or purchase and they know they need a mortgage lender to …
For the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss, communication is challenging enough under the best of circumstances. Meanwhile, the global coronavirus pandemic has created addition-al unexpected obstacles.
Turning dogs from scruffy to fluffy, from stinky to sweet is what K9 Crew Cuts is all about. After 26 years Susan Routhier (award winning groomer) has no intention of slowing down.
The FPRA Lake County Chapter is offering a virtual luncheon to help PR professionals manage ongoing anxiety and fear during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event’s special guest speaker is Candace Huber, MPH, BSN, RN, director of CREATION Life for Community at AdventHealth Waterman. This free eve…
Micki Blackburn Realty of Clermont has given superior service to their clients & customers since 1998, that is 22 years. For convenience to our clients we are open 7 days a week. Whether you are buying or selling Micki Blackburn Realty has the best team in the Real Estate industry in La…
Obtaining a mortgage can be a stressful process, especially for first-time homebuyers. You’ll need expert guidance to walk you through the process, so it’s crucial to choose the right mortgage lender.
Firstly, all of us at the Golf Cart Company are hoping you and your families are staying safe in these trying times. We are taking all necessary precautions to maintain a safe environment at our showroom so you can have the peace of mind when visiting us. We do recommend usage of a face mask…
Outer Limits Smoke Shop is a family owned business. Owners Russell and Sherry Slayton reside in Clermont and love the community.
Johnson, Inc. will be buying everything from coins to unwanted jewelry, sterling silver flatware to currency, dental gold to pocket watches, foreign money to proof sets, gold watches to paper money, bullion to rare numismatics, gold and silver jewelry, antique trinkets and old class rings to…
The Superior Residences of Clermont is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community which features the highest standards in care, dining and activities along with upscale amenities.
We’ve Got Your Back! Now OPEN in Clermont.
Vacation Village Resort is tucked away in the gentle rolling Hills of Clermont, Florida on beautiful Lake Louisa just 20 minutes from Disney and the attractions.
2020 has had a rough start for all of us with the Covid-19 virus changing the way we live. We are thankful to all our patrons for supporting us with Takeout and Delivery during the 3 months of quarantine. We were happy to be able to provide some of your favorite foods during that time and ho…
For over 25 years, CornerStone Music has been a staple in downtown Clermont, selling quality musical instruments and gear at affordable prices.
June is National Safety Month. Being proactive in preventing firearm accidents is crucial and fundamental. It is our duty as firearm owners to be responsible and exemplary. Whether you are a first-time gun owner, a seasoned veteran, or thinking of purchasing a gun, firearm safety always tak…
SCORE, a mentor-based non-profit organization that supports small business, has created a special section on its website, the Coronavirus Hub: Industry Resources, to help businesses get back up and running after pandemic shut-downs.
As you may be aware we are now located on Highway 50 next to Liquid Planet Marine. We have moved to a larger location which now has a spacious showroom to showcase the New Club Car Onward High Performance vehicles. Moving to this location has enabled us to increase our stocking levels to bet…
The Lakes of Clermont is conveniently located in the southern half of Lake County, within a mile of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. 40 private and 20 semi-private suites will include individual bathrooms each with it’s own shower. Courtyards will provide multiple locations for relaxing.
From the Boom years through the great recession of 2009, Steve Silcock Broker / Own er at Bardell Real Estate thought he had experi enced most chal-lenges a business owner can face …until the first global pandemic !! “For the last 30 years Bardell has helped it’s clients navigate the real es…
Have you ever looked at your house and dreamed of mak-ing it better? The thought of renovat-ing your home is daunting. The prob-lem is always time, money or both! What can I do that will increase the val-ue of my home and not cost me an arm and a leg? How do I renovate my house without havin…
The Clermont Downtown Partnership, a not-for-profit association of small business owners in and around downtown Clermont, has elected its 2020-2021 Board of Directors, as follows.
As a family business, we understand how pertinent it is to maintain safety during this time. We’ve been a part of this community for over 20 years and have seen it blossom from Orange Groves to subdivisions. We understand change and the necessity of adaptation. Mostly, we understand how valu…
Buying and/or selling a home can be an overwhelming and stressful process. That’s why having someone you can trust to guide you through the process safely can be the difference between your real estate transaction working out or not.
Hurricane Season starts June 1st and ends November 30th. Do you know what coverage you have or what your hurricane deductible is on your home insurance policy?
May brings a celebration of Better Hearing Month—an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and communica-tion difficulties. This is an ideal time to bring you some of the sweeping advancements that have occurred in hearing health care this year.
To inform business owners of the programs they need to save their companies in this unprecedented time, the Orlando Economic Partnership launched a Business Recovery Assistance and Collaborative Engagement (BRACE) program reaching across seven counties. The free service helps identify and t…
Two Lake County Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Chapter members were honored during the 2020 Mid-Florida Local Image Awards on April 16.
April 18, in partnership with Cherrylake, the Outside 2020 Sustainable Landscape Collaborative and 1000 Trees for 1000 Years, Florida Scrub-Jay Trail planted 200 Bald Cypress trees as part of its lakefront restoration project. It was a rainy but very successful day, according to organizers. …
The Village Goldsmith was about to celebrate not only its 26th Anniversary, but also being chosen for the 4th consecutive year
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Outrageous Audio in Minneola is celebrating our 15th year in business serving the residents of Minneola, Clermont, Groveland and the surrounding area with high quality LLumar window films including their high end Formulaone high performance window films. Outrageous Audio also carries car aud…
