Six Lake County students have been named semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program: Jackson Cheplick from East Ridge High School; Audrey Lord and Ruarai McKenna from Eustis High School; and Kendyl
Solar United Neighbors of Florida, a nonprofit and vendor-neutral organization, is hosting a Solar Co-op in Lake and Sumter counties to help residents learn about rooftop solar and contract with a selected vendor as a group for discounted prices.
Sunday breakfasts resume next month at Groveland-Mascotte American Legion Post 239.
Are you ready to vote? Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. If you’re not registered, you can’t vote.
Each October, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida hosts Ride for RMHCCF. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the RIDE/5K event is going virtual this year.
“My name is Belle and I am a 4-month-old domestic shorthair blend. I am such a sweet, friendly and outgoing little girl. My coloring is so pretty and unique in person, I really am a beauty. I love to play with toys and chase them all around! After a long day of play, I like to catch a quick …
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 is planning a fundraising spaghetti dinner Sept. 26, 4–6 p.m. Open to all, the dinner will be at 855 W. Desoto Street in downtown Clermont, behind the old Clermont police station. In addition to a hearty spaghetti and meatball dinner, the meal …
Monday, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, alongside Leesburg High School and South Lake High School, celebrated their first day at two Youth Construction Academy build sites – one in Leesburg and the other in Mascotte.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lake County is hosting a Social Justice Online Lecture Series to explore the major social justice issues facing Lake County. Free and open to the public, the next lecture will be Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. Margaret Cox, a Lake County Water Authori…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June Irene Page Batman, on September 13, 2020, at 83 years of age, in Clermont, Florida, after a six-month battle with ovarian cancer.
Baker is a 2.5-year-old Lab mix weighing approximately 25 pounds. He was found wandering the streets and rescued by a good Samaritan. According to A Forever Home Animal Rescue, “He is the most unique looking boy, he has a large overbite (which makes him look mean, but he is the sweetest guy)…
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties campaign director Anessa Hunt Jones and master teacher Michelle Dean have been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide’s LEAD Program.
Congregation Sinai, located in Groveland, offers classes open to the general ublic. Due to the current pandemic, all educational programs are being held virtually. Numerous services and events are free to the community.
Technology has transformed nearly all facets of life, including education. While desks and blackboards can still be found in the classroom, technology has become more and more influential in regard to how students learn.
Have you ever seen one of these before? This is the great-granddaddy of all the different technology that you listen to today. What you see here is a windup gramophone that was used to play records before anyone had electricity in their homes.
This month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Suicide Prevention Month with its Be There campaign, reminding veterans and their loved ones that small actions can make a big difference to veterans going through difficult times.
On Hunger Action Day, Sept. 10, hundreds of vehicles lined up through the parking lot at the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake Campus in Clermont for a food distribution event. organized by the LSSC Foundation, with the help of Lake Cares Food Pantry and Second Harvest Food Bank of Centra…
Every week, Clermont Toastmasters, part of Toastmasters International, offers members a chance to work on any fears of public speaking, while honing leadership skills and interacting with others via an online setting.
Social events are in short supply these days, but maintaining a social network is still essential – especially as millions of Americans are looking for work. Who you know is a large part of the job search, so it’s not a stretch to say that networking can be the single most important skill in…
Sept. 3, Clermont Fire Department welcomed home two firefighters who spent a week in Louisiana, where they helped communities affected by Hurricane Laura as part of Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 4.
Lake County Schools launched a COVID-19 Data Center that shows weekly tallies of positive COVID-19 cases and related quarantine numbers in schools. New numbers will be posted late Friday afternoons, showing data reported for that week.
A lot of people have visited the beautiful Cooper Memorial Library on the grounds of Lake-Sumter Community College in Clermont. But how many know the library’s history?
Clermont Garden Club member Carol Walker, shown here with Cooper Memorial Librarian Ivanna Villanueva, brought a bromeliad neoregelia (pink mini) to display at the library for the month of September.
To help those struggling with hunger during this pandemic year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is asking the community to help “Stock the Shelves” during September, in honor of Hunger Action Month.
Six future Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter homeowners united to finish repairs for the Valdez family home in Mascotte last weekend. The future homeowners are working toward completing 200 volunteer hours with Habitat called “sweat equity,” as part of their journey to homeownership.
Until further notice, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) offers free COVID-19 testing at one location: DOH-Lake Clermont WIC, located at 560 W. DeSoto Street in Clermont. No testing criteria is required, and appointments are not necessary.
If you’re interested in tapping in to your creativity, a weekly Zoom book discussion started this week through Winter Garden Art Museum – and there’s still time to sign up.
Almost all American families had someone in their family tree who ran or worked on a farm. Many Americans made a living running farms, producing cattle and crops.
In honor of White Cane Day, the annual Close Your Eyes event is going virtual this year. Hosted by New Vision for Independence, this eye-opening hour allows attendees to learn more about and celebrate the abilities of blind neighbors, briefly don a blindfold for interactive activities and sh…
A global pandemic didn’t slow down the eight employees of Lake County Sherriff’s Office, who began Saint Leo University’s Command Officer Management Program in January.
Orlando-based Central Florida Community Arts is celebrating its tenth anniversary Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. with a virtual celebration – on its actual anniversary.
The Clermont Garden Club’s choice for September Yard of the Month is 213 Compass Rose Drive in Groveland. This home and yard belong to club member Carol Walker, who has mixed colorful foliage and flowering plants in beds that wrap around every side of her home. Foliage plants include Hawaiia…
Sept. 19, the fifth annual charity golf tournament benefitting The Animal League, a 501(c)3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, will take place at Green Valley Country Club in Clermont.
The public is invited to attend an open house to learn about tutoring and educational support for students offered by Family Matters of Central Florida. The event will be Sept. 30, 2–6 p.m.
The Central Florida Dreamplex, serving children and adults with disabilities, has resumed a select number of recreational and educational programs in the past month.
No two students are the same. Some students may love to read and naturally gravitate toward English class, while others may be fascinated by the world around them and find nothing stokes their academic passions quite like the study of physics.
The Clermont Farmers Market has returned to its original location on W. Montrose Street in downtown Clermont, running from City Hall to 8th Street. Hours are every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the safety of guests and vendors, the booths will only be on one side of the street, which allows f…
Hurricanes are no laughing matter. Hurricanes are strong storms that can wreak havoc. Strong hurricane winds and rain can cause substantial damage, as can tidal surges that cause flooding to coastal areas.
If you’ve ever wanted to go swimming on horseback, Dreamcatcher Horse Rescue in Clermont offers the opportunity in its crystal-clear private lake.
The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams. You should just hang up on any call you’re uncertain of and ignore suspicious emails. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears.
Central Florida McDonald’s restaurants are honoring teachers with one free, small McCafe beverage of their choice every Tuesday through September. It’s a way to honor the teachers for their dedication to shaping the minds of local youth as they adapt to a new way of learning this school year…
Eligibility criteria for businesses to obtain funding from the $16 million Lake CARES Small Business Assistance Grant Program was expanded Sept. 8 as the program moves into Phase II. The relief programs are funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Flooding is a natural disaster that often strikes with little, if any, warning. The environmental awareness site Natural Rivers states that floods are the most common natural hazard in North America in terms of number of lives lost and property damage. Floods can occur day or night and any t…
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s free Thursday morning webinar series continues with discussions about agricultural innovation and how aerial imagery can help the district protect water resources.
Bailey is an 8-year-old wire hair terrier mix weighing approximately 12 pounds.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 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.
Since 1995, the Community Foundation of South Lake County has helped community-minded people reach their philanthropic goals and connected them to the important needs in the south Lake community.
The City of Clermont invites the public to a virtual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. The pre-recorded video will premiere at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 on the city’s YouTube and Facebook pages. The virtual format allows viewers to watch the 19th anniversary event from the safety of their homes during the …
Are you looking for the perfect gift and not yet ready to go to a big shopping mall? Clermont’s Historic Village may have the answer for you.
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame. Nominees must have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for citizens of Lake County in…
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays said additional election workers are needed to staff the polls during the Nov. 3 General Election. To prepare, the office is hosting Election Worker Information Sessions in-person and virtually. Visit www.lakevotes.com and click the Election Work…
