Salt has long been used to add flavor to people’s favorite foods. In fact, the use of salt as a means to preserving foods and adding flavor to recipes dates back to ancient times and has led to countless conflicts ever since.
The Florida Forest Service typically receives quite a few calls this time of year concerning Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides).
Kiwanis Club of Clermont continued its celebration of local students in January through its Terrific Kids program, visiting New Hope Christian Academy, in Minneola, and Real Life Christian Academy in Clermont.
The Clermont Police Department is launching a new online reporting platform for Clermont citizens.
The public is welcome to stop by for breakfast at Groveland-Mascotte American Legion Post 239 on March 7. Veterans and the general public can purchase a full breakfast, 9–11 a.m. You can order eggs (fixed your way), along with pancakes, sausage, potatoes, coffee, orange juice and toast, all …
Last week, the federal government announced that businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for relief through the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program two weeks sooner than larger businesses. The PPP was instituted last year to support businesses through economic instabili…
Clerbrook RV Resort residents raised $22,000 for the Mike Conley Hospice House, not letting a pandemic stop them from holding their annual Hospice Week fundraiser. This year’s event, held in January, included activities modified to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. A golf tournament, golf c…
A regular meeting of Lake Technical College’s board of directors will be held in the board room of Lake Technical College, 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Phone 352-589-2250 for more information.
To assist in the massive power restoration effort in Texas following deadly ice storms, SECO Energy released five Pike Electric crews and three Nelson Tree crew modules. The contractors left SECO on Feb. 15 to help restore power to some of the 4 million-plus Texans left without power.
Through March 21, Lake County residents can apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Residents must meet the following criteria: Primary residence must be in Lake County and applicants must be renters, rent must be past due, applicants must have a documen…
County extension offices of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offer a variety of online programs. Here are two free programs available in March.
Local college and university students can apply for one of the three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded across the state.
Recently, two SECO Energy trustees maintained certifications through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and members elected two trustees.
The American Heartworm Society advises dog owners to have their furry companions tested for heartworm annually. Such tests can typically be conducted during routine preventive care visits to the veterinarian.
A lush, green lawn is a sight to behold. Many variables are involved in growing and maintaining grass, and water and fertilizer are among the most important components.
Did you know that a vehicle driven at 55 miles per hour or faster can traverse the length of an entire football field in a matter of seconds?
The most recent Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide citizen science project organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, was Feb. 12–15, and more than 140 species were identified in Lake County alone.
From the Animal League’s newest pet: “My name is Pawdrey Hepburn and I am a bee-u-tiful snowshoe Siamese blend. I am 5 years young and weigh about 7 pounds. I am very sweet and very playful. If I had my own home, I think I would be a lap cat and would love to snuggle with you. I could sit wi…
Attention seniors looking for senior pets – A Forever Home Animal Rescue is looking for the forever home for Allie and Ruby, bonded sisters who have to be adopted together. Allie is a 14-year-old Chinese crested mix and weighs 16 pounds. Ruby is a 14-year-old chihuahua mix and weighs 14 pounds.
Caleb Sheyda, a Montverde Academy senior, recently earned his official appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) for the Class of 2025. He plans to study aerospace engineering in Annapolis, Maryland, and become a Navy pilot.
Disinfecting garden tools can help ensure the long-term health of plants and vegetables. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, cause diseases that can damage and even kill plants. These pathogens can be transferred to plan…
Feb. 14, 10 members of BL!NG, a relatively new local a cappella ensemble, sang to multiple community neighbors throughout Clermont to help bring a little extra joy into their day. Crooning love songs such as “Heart of My Heart” and “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” singers and recipients alike t…
Prescription eyeglasses help billions of people across the world improve their vision. In fact, when a person’s vision starts to weaken, a new eyeglass prescription is often the solution. However, prescription eyeglasses cannot correct every issue, including low vision.
People know to protect their skin and eyes from the sun. Sun exposure can be dangerous for the body, but the sun’s rays also can damage automobiles.
The Windy Hill Middle School Fine Arts Department used $2,000 of its concert proceeds to treat frontline workers at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital to free Valentine’s Day meals from Texas Roadhouse Grill.
Diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people across the globe, and more and more people are being diagnosed with this often preventable disease every year.
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently added a new student-led Kiwanis Key Club to its growing list of Key Clubs in the South Lake County community.
Lake Technical College welcomes hundreds of students each year into our 30-plus career and technical programs. It has been our mission and privilege to prepare them for their future careers. This past year has been no different. Even though the global pandemic challenged us in every way, our…
Groveland’s first virtual community-wide Dark Sky Workshop is set to take place Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.–noon.
If you are looking for a special place to hold a special occasion, the Clermont Historic Village, at 490 West Avenue, offers indoor and outdoor space for family gatherings, parties and other occasions. The site’s pavilion overlooks the lake and the meeting room of the Depot has hosted many p…
March 5, the downtown Clermont First Friday event will feature music, plenty of food trucks and vendors from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with many downtown stores staying open late that night.
Lake-Sumter State College and Stetson University have entered into an agreement that will allow LSSC Honors students the opportunity to transfer to Stetson University’s Honors Program when they complete their associate in arts (AA) degree.
Did you know the Florida scrub jay is the only bird native to Florida – and it isn’t found anywhere else in the world?
Congregation Sinai will host their annual Purim Party celebration service virtually this year on Feb. 26, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Have you seen a gopher tortoise? This land turtle is generally tan, brown or gray with a shell around 10-15” as an adult. The species is identifiable by its stumpy, elephant-like hind feet and shovel-like forelimbs covered in thick scales.
Homeowners eagerly await the arrival of the warm weather so they can cast off the remnants of cabin fever and bask in the sunshine. However, as summer nears its dog days, the same sun homeowners once coveted can contribute to uncomfortable conditions in outdoor entertaining spaces.
Leisure activities may be widely viewed as fun ways to fill up free time, but the benefits of leisure activities extend beyond beating boredom. A 2011 analysis published in the journal BBA Molecular Basis of Disease found that leisure activities have a positive impact on cognitive function a…
Last week, two elementary school teachers and one high school teacher – all with less than three years’ experience – were named the Lake County Schools Rookie Teacher of the Year finalists. They are Jacob Carriero, a physical education teacher at Mascotte Charter Elementary; Amy Crofts, a pr…
Ben Wilcox, a former journalist who worked for Common Cause Florida before becoming research director for Integrity Florida, focuses on “Ethics & Money in Politics” in an online program that was presented via Zoom on Feb. 22. Integrity Florida is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institu…
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 is planning a fundraising spaghetti dinner Feb. 27, 4–6 p.m. Open to all, the dinner will be offered as take-out only, due to the ongoing pandemic. The meals will be available at 855 W. Desoto Street in downtown Clermont, behind the old Clermon…
A svelte waistline is something many women aspire to, but it’s something that can be especially beneficial for aging women. The Mayo Clinic says that an expanding waistline is more problematic after menopause, when body fat tends to shift to the abdomen. This is attributed to decreasing leve…
Last week, AdventHealth announced it has updated the visitor policy at its Central Florida Division facilities, allowing two visitors per day per patient. Visitors may leave and return on the same day; however, visitors must be the same two people per day. The updates, which are now in effe…
Several local names have been popping up on college lists around the country that honor academic achievement, as the students graduate, earn scholarships and attain high grade point averages.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has named five local leaders to its 2021 board of directors, including Timothy Murry, who is serving his first term as Clermont mayor. He is the newest member of the LANGD board and was appointed to represent Clermont in January.
May 14 and 15, the Clermont Performing Arts Center will welcome your favorite Miami residents, with a drag twist.
The Feb. 24 grand opening of Old Town Farmers Market, at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (Hwy. 192) in Kissimmee, will feature Eddy Craft, who will entertain visitors with music while they shop among the fresh produce, vendors, crafters and more. The event runs 2–6 p.m. and includes do…
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently hosted William “Bill” Delia as a guest speaker at its weekly meeting.
Sigma Phi sisters of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority recently met for a luncheon meeting at Carrabba’s in Clermont. President Sylvia Watler announced the awards Sigma Phi received from the State Board: Chapter of the Year and first place for philanthropic hours. In addition, Janet Jones won fir…
AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City are offering two virtual programs in March: “What You Need to Know About Colon Cancer” by Thushy Siva, M.D., board-certified general surgeon, March 9; and “Women’s Hearts Are Different” with Jennifer Roller, M.D., board-certified gynecologi…
The Clermont Police Department is investigating a reported bank robbery, which occurred Feb. 16 at approximately 9:45 AM at Regions Bank, located at 2630 E. Highway 50.
Teens serving in the Clermont Youth Council initiated a project to help the local homeless population and recently brought it the finish line. Members delivered over 250 toiletry-filled care packs to the Clermont Police Department for distribution.
