This year’s Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society conference, “Exposing Brick Walls & Family Secrets,” will be held as a live virtual experience you can enjoy from home. The event will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Earth Day is officially recognized every April 22, but festivities for this year’s event in Clermont took place more conveniently on a Saturday – April 24.
The Block Building Ministries Aktion Club shoe drive got a boost recently when Kiwanis Club of Clermont’s sponsored Key Clubs joined the project.
May 12, Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society will host a program with Arlene Bird, who will offer ways to do DNA family research without breaking the bank.
Meowly Cyrus is a 7-year-old female Snowshoe Siamese blend weighing 8 pounds that is currently under the care of the Animal League.
Mickey 2 is a handsome 8-month-old Lab mix weighing 32 pounds. He has a shiny black coat, a white streak on his face and long legs.
Family Matters of Central Florida is offering its first “Friends Matter” summer camp program for pre-K through fifth grade students. The program will run in two-week sessions June 7–July 16, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 9-15
New rules designed to protect Florida from high-risk, nonnative reptiles came into effect April 29. To help people who have pet green iguanas and tegus come into compliance, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding Tag Your Reptile Days throughout the state, off…
Tango the macaw has a lot of people to thank for his safe return home April 22, after he spent the preceding three days and four nights on his own. The three-year-old bird was found about 10 miles from his Sorrento home, at Rock Springs Elementary School in Apopka.
This sunset photo was taken by local photographer Larry H. Oskin last month by Clermont Beach near downtown Clermont. He said, “My fine art photos have been published in local, national and international publications, plus hung in art galleries and art museums.” We can see why. Thanks for sh…
The American alligator, an important part of Florida’s wetland habitats, is a conservation success story. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million. They are found in all 67 counties in Florida. Warm spring weather means alligators’ metabolism i…
April 17, all buildings at the Clermont Historic Village were reopened after having been closed or otherwise offered limited access after the COVID-19 pandemic began last year.
When some Disney stuntmen were laid off last December, they weren’t ready to stop performing. Instead, they formed their own troupe and hit the road, literally.
East Ridge High School Lady Knights’ varsity soccer team enjoyed a record-setting year. The team won the District Championship for the first time in the school’s history and made it to round eight of the state playoffs.
The Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville is offering free admission to all fee-based exhibits for active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day, May 15, through Labor Day, Sept. 6, as a part of the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative.
For those who owe the Lake County Library System library card fines, a win-win option is available through May 31.
Montverde Academy students in its Upper School Team 2 earned first place in the annual “Mathlympics” mathematics competition, hosted virtually by Lake-Sumter State College.
Lake County Schools welcomed 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees on April 21 in a small ceremony at the Rogers Park Center in Leesburg. This year’s inductees are Jacqueline Ashley, Leesburg High School, class of 1970; Denise Burry, Tavares High School, class of 1983; Keith Murphy, Mount Dora…
“Beautiful Lake County: Managing Our Growth” is the subject of a free, online panel discussion on May 9, at 7 p.m. Panel members are Doug Shields, Lavon Silvernell, Rob Kelly and Egor Emery.
At a recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting, members of the Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance gave a presentation on their goals for the community.
Lake County Schools is requesting that parents and students complete surveys to provide their input on experiences and opinions regarding their schools.
A new non-profit initiative has opened at Cagan Crossings in Clermont, supporting hospitality industry workers impacted by the pandemic by offering a place to sell goods, and pick up groceries, pet food and other essentials.
Clermont Garden Club delivered its April plant of the month to the Cooper Memorial Library – a colorful Bromeliad.(Bromeliaceae). This plant was loaned by club member Sandi Eckstein, shown at left, with library assistant Liam Wagler.
The Lake County Schools Educational Choice application window for Lake residents will close on Friday, April 30. Parents will be notified of the results of applications received during this window around the middle of May.
Cookie is a 1-year-old female hound blend weighing about 30 pounds that is currently under the care of the Animal League.
Did you know you can attend Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meetings? Currently held virtually, the next meeting takes place May 12–13, beginning at 9 a.m. each day.
Every April, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) joins thousands of public natural gas utilities across the country to celebrate Safe Digging Month – educating and reminding people to call 811 before starting any digging or excavation project.
Creating and managing a budget, preparing for a job interview and overcoming adversity are common life skills that just about everyone needs at some point. But how do you master these situations when they’re not taught in the classroom or at home?
Still need to complete your 2020 tax forms? United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is offering free tax preparation services by IRS-certified volunteers.
Pasha is a 13-year-old male chihuahua weighing approximately 12 pounds.
A huge yard sale on April 30 and May 1 has been organized to benefit the Kiwanis Club of Clermont and the Read to Sydney organization.
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller provided assistance in 475 outstanding cases during their recent Operation Green Light event.
IMPOWER, a statewide nonprofit behavioral health and child well-being organization, is offering Lake County residents affected by COVID-19 free mental health and substance misuse services via telehealth.
Congratulations to Thomas Battisto, who has been named Kiwanis Club of Clermont member of the month.
Special Olympics Florida, with its headquarters based right here in Lake County, in Clermont, has a redesigned specialty license plate.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, a national legal advocacy organization for animals, is offering an additional $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for writing “Trump” on a manatee in Citrus County. The reward now totals up to $…
Sunsets can be pretty dramatic in Florida, and reader Dave Carroll’s photo is a nice example of that. He said the sky looked like it was on fire, and he snapped this photo in his Clermont neighborhood to prove it.
To assist those struggling with the loss of a loved one, feelings of isolation or uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic, Cornerstone Hospice is expanding its offering of support groups for members of the community in Lake, Sumter, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. Th…
April 8, Chip Hawthorne of Main Street Mower, a local mower dealership, drove a lawn mower from one side of the state to the other. His goal in what he called a “mowathon” was to raise funds for West Orange Habitat for Humanity.
At a recent Clermont-Minneola Lions Club monthly meeting, Lion Nick Jones received the Melvin Jones Award for service.
The South Lake Business Leaders (SLBL) is hosting a Boots and Bunny Review May 1 at Lake Catherine Farms, 5849 Lake Catherine Road, to support the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit whose sole mission is to support South Lake County residents as they cope with the emotional and …
At their general meeting on April 3, South Lake Art League members voted in their new board of directors: Lisa Harris as president, Dorris Delbridge as vice president, Daniel Henderson as treasurer, Linda Hansee as secretary, and Kitty Adler, Kathy Henderson and Alana Jones.
You may have already noticed an increase in activity in your gardens. Insects are hatching, flowers are blooming and fruit is ripening. It is not too late to get started on your very own butterfly garden. A butterfly garden will need plants to host caterpillars as well as plants that provide…
ORLANDO, Fla., April 15, 2021 – For some patients, getting over COVID-19 is just the beginning. A subset of patients known as “long haulers” are emerging who continue to have symptoms weeks and even months after the virus has cleared their systems.
In an interview with the News Leader, 95-year-old Tracy, who said he rides his bike five miles every day, attributed exercise ang eating well to his longevity.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, air currents can carry pesticides that were applied to nearby properties. That means even people who do not apply pesticides in their lawns and gardens can still be at risk of exposure to these potentially harmful chemicals. People concerned …
In preparation for about 400 new students who will start sixth grade at Windy Hill Middle School in the fall, the school has scheduled in-person orientation sessions to introduce students to the school and showcase its enrichment programs.
March 23, Congressman Daniel Webster recognized LifeStream Behavioral Center’s 50 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives as a matter of Congressional Record during the proceedings and debates of the 117th Congress.
April 26, Florida State Attorney Melissa Nelson will speak at a program hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Villages/Tri-County Area.
