Minneola’s second consecutive “Murals on the Trail Art Festival” shared live entertainment; music; vendors, art demonstrations; food trucks; and arts & crafts took place Jan. 21 to the delight of many.

I have been extremely fortunate that no family member of mine lives with dementia. Without a doubt it is one of the cruelest, devastating diseases that there is.

Although the deal was consummated this past Sept. 23, 2022, announcement is now made that Greg Homan and his family sold the Citrus Tower and the Citrus Tower commercial business center to Simchat Torah Beit Midrash (STBM), led by Rabbi Ralph and Maureen Messer, for $3.3 million dollars.

Not even a rainy winter’s day could dampen the spirits at Groveland’s first Chinese Lunar New Year celebration.

If you have ever entertained creating a haven for hummingbirds on your property, or even if you would simply like to learn more about these marvelous avians, a free program on hummingbirds by naturalist Lavon Silvernell takes place from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 at Cooper Memorial L…

Minneola’s second consecutive “Murals on the Trail Art Festival” shared live entertainment; music; vendors, art demonstrations; food trucks; and arts & crafts took place Jan. 21 to the delight of many. 

My name is Tyr and I am a handsome 16 pound, 18-month-old, male tabby.

Congratulations to our Central Florida Dreamplex, January Terrific Kids.

Not even a rainy winter’s day could dampen the spirits at Groveland’s first Chinese Lunar New Year celebration.

This week’s photo comes to the News Leader courtesy of frequent contributor Lynne Vincent. According to her, she was traveling on State Road 33 when she came upon this fence. Its spit-rail construction reminded her of Abraham Lincoln, who was sometimes referred to as a “rail splitter.”

As well as CDs, DVDs and more!

Save the date for the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library Book Sale Event. Sale hours will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb.3 and 4, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 6, in and around the library’s community room.

In 1923, the 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding, died, and Calvin Coolidge inherited the presidency.

It was with enormous pride that Dr. Heather Bigard, president of Lake Sumter State College recently  announced many exciting changes as well as many more plans for the future were soon to come to fruition. These changes and other plans will come in response to the needs of the community toda…

Pencil in Feb. 3 for an evening dedicated to love, when the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents its romantic Valentine’s Concert.

Employees with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) are raising women’s heart health public awareness by participating and urging others in the community to wear red this Friday, Feb. 3, which is the American Heart Association “National Wear Red Day.”

The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 held its annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy writing competition awards ceremony on Jan. 14. The scholarship competition promotes American pride, citizenship and patriotism throughout the year. It encourages students to examine our nati…

Get ready to be amazed by the talent of today’s elementary school students when the South Lake Art League opens its 2023 student art exhibit, featuring 41 new pieces from four area elementary schools.

Thrive Clermont currently has applications open for the spring Teen Advisory Council (TAC). However, teens interested in the program must act now, as applications will close Jan. 31, and Thrive Clermont will only be accepting 20 students per semester.

Clermont celebrated the memory and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, Jan. 16 with a parade and then a series of events and presentations at Waterfront Park.

My name is Sammy and I am a 2-year-old, male kitty, and let me tell you, I have lots and lots to say. To say I am a chatty fellow would be an understatement, as I talk all the time.  

Regardless of the fact that it always seems as though chilly weather arrives at the same time as the occasion to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., turnout was decent in Groveland, which observed the anniversary of King’s birth on the day he actually was born, this past Sunday, Jan. 13.

In 1923, the 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding, died, and Calvin Coolidge inherited the presidency.

January fifth was a milestone in the young life of Mendel Dubinsky, age 3, for that was the day he had a haircut, known as an upshernish.

Angie Langley, CEO and Founder of Langley Consulting Group in Clermont, was inducted to the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation Board of Directors on Jan. 10 at the Venetian Center in Leesburg.

Clermont celebrated the memory and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, Jan. 16 with a parade and then a series of events and presentations at Waterfront Park. 

Twelve years ago Bridgette M. Bennett began her career as an attorney when, in 2011, she was admitted to the Florida Bar and began her practice in Groveland. It was the culmination of a lifelong dream … well, not quite.

From swirls of petals to sturdy stems and stars, God has created a vast array of shapes and patterns to surprise and delight us. Such beauty daily testifies of his great love for each one of us.

Several months ago Kathy Smith formally announced she would be retiring as executive director of the Community Foundation of South Lake.

Regardless of the fact that it always seems as though chilly weather arrives at the same time as the occasion to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., turnout was decent in Groveland, which observed the anniversary of King’s birth on the day he actually was born, this past Sunday, Jan. 13.

The Clermont Garden Club has loaned an aloe vera plant to the Cooper Library and to city hall for the month of January.

Clermont Main Street, an organization comprised of downtown businesses, will host its inaugural State of Clermont Main Street starting 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose St.

The members of the Clermont Woman’s Club began the new year learning about the special things hospice care provides.

Come 7-8 p.m., Jan. 26 at Cooper Memorial Library, Lea Tran will be making a presentation and book signing of her memoir, “I Did Not Miss the Boat.”

The prestigious annual South Lake Chamber of Commerce Public Service award, the Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills award was awarded by Kathy Smith, retiring executive director of the Community Foundation of South Lake, to Mary Jo Pfeiffer.

No matter the circumstances, you never are ready for the death of a loved one.

This week’s photo comes to the News Leader courtesy of Lynne Vincent, who snapped this photo of a gazebo with its reflection located on Lake Minneola on New Year’s day. An apt photo for viewers to reflect on this past year while also contemplating the year to unfold. (If you have a photo you…

You just might be “Walkin’After Midnight,” and “[I] Fall to Pieces” if you miss tribute artist Bonnie Kilroe as she presents “An Evening With: Patsy Cline” on Feb. 10 at the American Legion in Mascotte. Kilroe is the 2020 Las Vegas Reel Awards winner for her representation of the legendary P…

The Clermont Garden Club has loaned an aloe vera plant to the Cooper Library and to city hall for the month of January.

January in Florida is a great time to be outdoors and the Clermont Historical Society invites anyone interested to join them at Clermont’s Historic Village.