Have you been working on your family tree, or are you curious about your Irish surname or family heritage? Act fast: The Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society Irish Heritage special interest group (SIG) will be meeting for the final time in 2020 on Nov. 19.

Dec. 13 at 6:15 p.m., the festive 20th Annual Johns Lake Boat Parade returns. Join the fun by trimming your boat with lights and holiday decorations and motoring around Johns Lake in the parade. The event usually attracts many spectators in their back yards, as well as at the public boat doc…

There is a new “Little Library” in town, and it is located at Clermont’s Historic Village, 490 West Avenue in downtown Clermont. The library currently has children’s books on the lowest shelf – for easy access for the younger generation – and a wide variety of classic and modern books for ol…

Every year, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont honors hometown heroes interred at Oak Hill Cemetery by placing an American flag on the final resting place of each veteran and first responder. This year, 440 flags were placed by club members and volunteers.

Nov 10, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the Lake County Administration Building in Tavares.

In its first in person meeting since March, the Florida Black Bear National Scenic Byway board of directors met Nov. 5 at the Pioneer Settlement in Barberville. Discussions included animal crossings, increasing membership and extension into Umatilla, the southern leg of the byway now termina…

Kendyl Cardwell, a Montverde Academy senior, recently was honored with the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader award. The $1,000 scholarship, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, was developed to recognize students in the South Lake area who excel in academics, service and le…

Nov. 2, Groveland Fire Department firefighters moved into Groveland Fire Station #3 at 20415 Independence Blvd. in Ford Commerce Park.

East Ridge High School senior Cydnie Jackson signs a letter of intent to play soccer at Queens University of Charlotte on National Signing Day.

Nov. 1, Tuscanooga Baptist Church celebrated Homecoming Day with two honored guest speakers. An afternoon service included the presence of Rev. James Madison, who spoke briefly. Now age 87 and in poor health, Rev. Madison pastored the church for 50 years, first arriving in 1959.

Jake is a five and a half-year-old male border collie currently under the care of the Animal League.  

Individuals tend to learn about dental hygiene at an early age. On the recommendation of their children’s pediatricians, parents may begin brushing their youngsters’ teeth the moment the first tooth breaks through the gums. While proper dental hygiene is vital to oral health, it also can hav…

Whether the care you give is for a loved one with an illness, your spouse, your children or yourself, the task is bound to be constant, challenging and many times overwhelming.

JackRabbit (nicknamed JR) is a 2 ½-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing 19 pounds. This handsome boy got his name because he can walk on his two front paws. He is so playful, friendly and lovable, according to A Forever Home Animal Rescue.

A caravan of district leaders, led by Superintendent Diane Kornegay, recently surprised two school administrators with the news that they had been selected for top district honors.

Miss Florida, Michaela McLean, recently stopped by Wesley Christian Academy in Clermont to read a book about the Florida Everglades to VPK through 5th grade students. WCA, a ministry of First United Methodist Church of Clermont, which is located at 950 7th Street, has been part of the South …

Low Rider is a 1-year-old dachshund mix weighing 28 pounds, but every ounce is full of love, according to A Forever Home Animal Rescue.

Katherine R Willson, genealogist and author of “The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan,” will be speaking at a Nov. 12 online presentation hosted by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society. Willson will discuss the 50-plus sources for finding ancestral photos both on…

Breakfast will be served Nov. 15, 9–11 a.m., at Groveland-Mascotte American Legion Post 239. Members and non-members can order eggs, pancakes, sausage, potatoes, coffee, orange juice and toast, all for a donation of $6. All functions are located at 307 American Legion Way in Mascotte. For mo…

After eight years with the City of Clermont, city manager Darren Gray has announced his resignation. He accepted a new position as deputy county administrator for Orange County starting Dec. 14.

The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is hosting a fundraiser yard sale on Nov. 13 and 14, running 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The sale will be at 12552 Scottish Pine Lane, in Greater Pines, Clermont. Items for sale include clothing, books, household goods, small electronics and much more. Kiwanis Clu…

During the month of Veterans Day, the Lake County Animal Shelter is offering free pet adoptions for veterans. This promotion was made possible by a donation from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary Ellen Robertson Chapter.

Vote for your favorite photos of Lake County’s waterbodies, which will be included in the 2021 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar. Online voting is open at www.lakecountyfl.gov/adoptlake until midnight Nov. 18. A panel of County employees and Adopt-a-Lake volunteers rated more than 275 entries an…

Take Stock in Children of Lake & Sumter Counties has received $12,000 from the Leadership Lake County Class of 2020. The Leadership Lake County donation will be matched by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation received a $20,000 donation from Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc. to support students at Lake-Sumter State College.

As the seasons change and midday sunshine isn’t quite so mercilessly hot, the Clermont Farmers Market has extended its hours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held every Sunday on W. Montrose Street in downtown Clermont, the event stretches from City Hall to 8th Street. Products include fresh produce, seafo…

If you want to hear some lively war stories, Jean Charron is your man. The 97-year-old World War Two veteran from Groveland served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945, traveling from his home in Massachusetts to the Mediterranean Sea. Along the way, he served as a signalman in a LST ship, loa…

Growing mental health concerns tied to pandemic prompted Mental Illness and Kindness Endowment (MIKE) to partner with Deas Consulting to help Lake County residents who have an immediate need for mental health counseling but don’t have the financial resources.

Each year, thousands of Lake County residents and visitors come to Lake Minneola to participate in recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing and triathlons, partly because Lake Minneola is on the state’s list for Outstanding Florida Waters.

The Clermont Downtown Partnership, a not-for-profit association of small business owners in and around the downtown Clermont area, recently announced its board of directors for 2020–2021.

Loyal patrons of the annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire will be able to experience what it is like to step back in time to late 17th century England through a day-long series of interactive and educational activities that will be showcased virtually.

Nov. 7, the Clermont Garden Club will host a plant sale featuring plants grown by club members, as well as many garden-related items. A Master Gardener will also be on hand to answer plant-based questions, as well.