The annual Clermont Christmas Bird Count held Jan. 3 was a rousing success, according to organizers, with 39 participants identifying 135 species in a 15-mile diameter centered on the north shore of Lake Minnehaha.
New Vision for Independence of Leesburg offers visually impaired persons four weekly support groups – and you don’t have to be a current New Vision client to participate.
Bandit is a happy 10- year-old Australian shepherd/Bernese mountain dog mix weighing 69 pounds of complete love, according to A Forever Home Animal Rescue.
At the Jan. 11 Lake County Schools board meeting, Alan Hays, Lake County supervisor of elections, announced Lake Minneola High School as the winner of the 2020 Voter Registration Challenge for Lake County high schools. Lake Minneola High had the greatest percentage of eligible students regis…
In honor of National Day of Service, the Lake County Democratic Party organized a drive-through food donation event Jan. 17. More than 3,000 pounds of food was collected for the Lake Cares food pantry in Mount Dora and the Central Florida Hope Center in Clermont. An additional $685 donation …
TEDxLSSC is set to be an engaging virtual event on Feb. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will be livestreamed from Lake-Sumter State College and feature interactive breakout sessions including Q&A with event speakers, art activities, kindness project, performances and more.
June 7–11 and June 14–18, the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail will host daily fishing camps for kids ages 9 through 15.
Read to Sydney, a local organization founded by Thom Battisto to help children who have reading difficulties, recently was the recipient of a $3,000 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Clermont.
Join the Lake County Museum of Art as it presents Diaspora: Our Life Experiences as Black Women. Featuring artists Jillian Marie Browning and Belinda Buisson-Wright, the exhibit celebrating African American Heritage Month kicks off with an opening reception on Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. The exhibit w…
The city of Groveland is pursuing certification as Florida’s first Dark Sky Community.
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is trending down, but masks and social-distancing are still important, according to Dr. Vincent Hsu, epidemiologist and AdventHealth’s infection control officer.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 of Clermont awarded the first, second and third place winners for both Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarships for the 2020–2021 year on Jan. 9 at the Post home.
Four Lake County faith leaders will share their suggestions for confronting racism on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at 7 p.m. Rev. John Christian, Rev. David Crump, Rev. Sandy Haxton, and Rev. Michael J. Watkins will present a free, online panel discussion hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congr…
Last week, Lake County Schools launched a cloud-based platform installed on the district website to help district leaders receive and respond to community questions and concerns.
James O’Hara of Windy Hill Middle School has been named the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the year for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 of Clermont. The seventh-grade civics teacher also place second in the VFW District 18 level, which is just above the Post lev…
Friends of Lake Apopka are currently hosting an inaugural Hooked on Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge, with a top prize of $5,000 for the person who catches the “Jim Thomas” fish, a tagged largemouth bass.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Clermont Historical Society is offering a heartwarming and durable gift suggestion this year: A personalized brick for that special someone that will be placed in the circular walkway at the Clermont Historic Village.
Keep Lake Beautiful is inviting volunteers to participate in a community cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 30 in Groveland. Volunteers will meet at the vacant lot located at the intersection of West Broad Street and Ledbetter Street across from the Marion Baysinger Memorial Libra…
Feb. 11, Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society will host guest speaker Lisa Louise Cooke in a virtual presentation featuring the many ways you can use Google Books to research your family tree.
Feb. 6 and 7, the Mount Dora Arts Festival returns with fine art from national artists, as well as food trucks and entertainment.
The public is welcome to partake of the tasty breakfasts served at Groveland-Mascotte American Legion Post 239. Feb. 7 and Feb. 21, veterans and the general public are welcome to stop by and purchase a full breakfast each day, 9–11 a.m. You can order eggs (fixed your way), along with pancake…
Plans are under way for the centennial celebration of the Lake County Fair April 8–17, 2021. The 10-day event, presented by Vann Gannaway Chevrolet, is set to take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Eustis and feature livestock shows, youth exhibits, live entertainment, carnival rides a…
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake recently presented South Lake Little League with $1,000 to purchase a mobile pitching mound. As the Kiwanis Club posted on its Facebook page, “We know a lot of children will be able to benefit from your program and this great piece of equipment.”
The 2021 board of directors of the Clermont Historical Society recently gathered on the steps of the Kern House, along with the Clermont Historic Village manager, for a group photo. The only member missing was longtime historical society member Larry Rescoe.
A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive at the Groveland Police Department on March 1 to examine all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The Groveland Police Department i…
Beginning later this month, Montverde Academy will host its annual Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament, hosting the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference, a newly formed high school basketball conference comprised of nationally ranked basketball programs from across the country.
Many counties across the St. Johns River Water Management District had a very dry December, with much of Lake County receiving less than an inch of rainfall during the month.
Sollostine Graham, of Mascotte, earned a master of education degree from Concordia University in Nebraska in the fall of 2020.
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will accept book donations again starting Feb. 1.
Lake County Schools’ graduation rate was 77.8% in 2017. For the 2019-2020 school year, that rate is 91.2 %, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education.
The 2021 SECO Energy scholarship program is now open to local graduating high school seniors who live in a home served by SECO and plan to pursue a career in the energy industry.
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont’s newest Key Club Charter at Hope Preparatory Academy in Groveland has wasted no time in getting involved with community projects.
Lake County has shifted tactics in how it administers immunizations for COVID-19, moving back and forth from a first come, first served plan to offering appointments, based on vaccine availability and other factors.
Clermont Garden Club delivered its January plant of the month to the Cooper Memorial Library as a way to connect the public to its programs, civic activities and community outreach.
Peanut is a 10-year-old female poodle mix weighing 18 pounds. She is a very mellow, sweet girl, according to A Forever Home Animal Rescue. She gets along with other dogs but has not been cat or child tested. She is not fully house trained but will use a potty pad.
Jethro is an energetic 18-month-old Labrador retriever blend weighing 73 pounds. He would do best with an active family that would take him on adventures and on lots of walks, and one that has a backyard for running and playing.
Every Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Cagan Crossings offers a variety of products at its farmers market, located at 600 Cagan Oaks in Clermont. Vendors can vary by week, and items range from baked goods and fresh produce, to candles, pet products and jewelry.
The St. Johns River Water Management District has created interim parking and a new small gate at the entrance of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to allow pedestrian and bicycle access to the recreational Loop Trail as Orange County upgrades Magnolia Park amenities.
Sommer Sports is kicking off Florida’s triathlon season with the 38th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon, beginning March 13 at 7:30 a.m. in downtown Clermont.
Saturday, Jan. 16, non-perishable food will be distributed by His Hands Food Ministry, 10 a.m.–noon. The event will take place at Clermont Baptist Church, 16115 Old Highway 50, in Clermont.
A new year, a few new projects, new breakfast dates and a new bartender. Starting Friday, Jan. 22, Groveland-Mascotte American Legion Post 239 will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. All veterans are welcome and encouraged to come out and meet the post’s new bartender.
Raider is a 5-year-old rat terrier-Jack Russell mix weighing 11 pounds.
Holly is a very affectionate 7-year-old German shepherd dog. This active girl’s favorite pastime is to play fetch with her ball – a lot! She walks well on a leash and is well behaved. Holly likes other doggie friends, but tends to prefer smaller, friendly dogs.
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue offering the COVID-19 vaccine to specific populations.
Interested in a vigorous outdoor event? Run “Florida’s Fastest 5K” course at Lake Louisa State Park on Jan. 23. According to organizer FloDash, the course has net 80 feet of elevation loss, three turns, premium pavement and no traffic, which means “this race is set-up to beat your current pe…
It’s no secret Lake County is booming, and one result of that is an upcoming project on Florida’s Turnpike.
Two elementary school teachers and one middle school teacher are finalists for the 2022 Lake County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Registration is open until Jan. 24 for South Lake Little League’s spring session. The program is for ages 4 and up.
If you’re interested in getting a few ideas and products for your house and yard, check out next month’s Home and Garden event, set for Feb. 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., in downtown Clermont.
Two stars of the 1960s are coming to Clermont for two performances Jan. 29. Gary Puckett & the Union Gap (“Young Girl,” “Woman, Woman,” “Over You,” “This Girl is a Woman Now”) will be joined by Dennis Tufano, singing songs he made famous as lead singer of the Buckinghams (“Kind of Drag,”…
SECO supports local students through educational scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors who live in a home served by SECO. For more than two decades, SECO has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 300 young scholars.
