Roscoe is an 8-year-old chihuahua mix weighing approximately 7 pounds. This handsome boy came from a high-kill shelter, and the person who dropped him off said he was a stray. The staff knew he was their dog because he started crying and was trying to leave with them, so he felt betrayed and…
Darrell and Lisa Day met on the dating site Christian Mingle and had an instant connection. Who could predict that some years later they would open an ice cream shop together?
Join Lake County Water Authority naturalists on a hike of Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis on April 11 at 9 a.m. Be prepared for a strenuous hike, since the change in elevation on this 90-acre property is approximately 105 feet. Tour guides will showcase the unique features of this property,…
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.
Why do we prescribe burn forest and grassland? That is a simple question; however, prescribed fire is not a simple subject. The answers to the question, and the logic behind the answers can take years of practice and study to be fully understood.
The Bay Street Players is performing Neil Simon’s farce “Rumors” through April 18 at The State Theatre of Eustis, 109 N. Bay Street, Eustis.
Yoga is known to offer physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages, and Trout Lake Nature Center offers two yoga options every week.
At its 83rd annual meeting, SECO Energy celebrated “Just Business.” The not-for-profit energy cooperative’s March 25 virtual gathering, called the Annual Meeting of the Membership, was available to members via Facebook live, YouTube and live streaming.
Ladies Fore Education, which raises money for the Education Foundation of Lake County and the Linda Kohlmeyer Scholarship Fund, will be held May 14 at the Continental Country Club, Hwy 44 East, in Wildwood.
“Beautiful Lake County: Protecting and Enjoying Our Waterways” is the subject of a free, online panel discussion on April 11, at 7 p.m. Panel members include four Lake County environmental advocates – Peggy Cox, Susan Fetter, Maryann Krisovitch and Dr. Beverly Ward.
March 26, Marianne Beck Memorial Library, part of the Lake County Library System, hosted a grand opening ceremony for its 2,000 square foot expansion.
Teacher-recommended instructional materials for English Language Arts K-12 and Advanced Placement will be the focus of a special Lake School District board meeting and public hearing on April 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office, 201 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares.
The Department of Veterans Affairs and American Red Cross announced a partnership to boost volunteer recruitment efforts for the department’s Compassionate Contact Corps program, which provides companionship to veterans experiencing social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 13th annual Planes, Tunes & BBQ event will be held April 9–11 in Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby Street, Tavares. The family-friendly event features live music, a twilight airshow, seaplane competitions, BBQ, vendors, family fun zone and more.
Earth Day is officially every April 22, but festivities for this year’s Earth Day Mount Dora event will take place more conveniently on a Saturday – April 17.
From Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland to Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, which straddles the Orange/Osceola county line, and beyond, organizations across the state are celebrating Florida’s gopher tortoises on their special day, April 10. Designated by the Gopher Tortoise …
Senior residents in the state who are homebound have the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in their homes. The program is through the state of Florida.
AdventHealth is seeking participants for a groundbreaking genomic study offering a better understanding of genetic conditions that can potentially lead to hereditary diseases.
Easter is a springtime holiday that marks a prime opportunity to cast off the remnants of winter weather and dress a home in bright, colorful hues.
Easter is coming and it’s time to put up the tree. For those thinking right now that trees are for an entirely different Christian holiday, you are both right and wrong. Even though trees may be more widely associated with Christmas, Easter trees are an increasingly popular and festive tradi…
Easter is a Christian holiday that is steeped in tradition. Families have their own Easter traditions, some of which are secular in nature while others are faith-based. The Catholic Church has its own Easter traditions, and perhaps none are as awe-inspiring as the celebration of Easter Sunda…
SCORE Mid-Florida, which serves Lake, Sumter and Marion counties, has several upcoming online programs to help entrepreneurs and other small business owners maximize their efforts. Here’s a sampling of programs scheduled over the next few weeks:
Coloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition. Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring.
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will be closed on Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday.
Last Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning March 29, all individuals age 40 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning Monday, April 5, all individuals age 18 and older will be eligible to recei…
Everything about Southern Hill Farms makes you feel like you’re far away from Central Florida’s main attractions. It’s nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont on a back dirt road; however, it’s only three miles off Highway 27 and 18 minutes from the Magic Kingdom.
Lake County has extended the deadline for county residents to 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 mu…
At a recent Kiwanis Club of Umatilla luncheon meeting Lake County Parks & Trails representatives provided an overview of the department’s many locations and activities.
The city of Mount Dora has teamed up with OneBlood to host a blood drive on Thursday, April 8. During this drive, OneBlood will be collecting blood, and also checking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, COVID-19 antibody test and iron count, as well as providing a cholesterol screening.
ORLANDO, Fla., March 18, 2021 – The number of people who need mental health care is rising across the community, part of an expected delayed effect of the nation’s yearlong battle with the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. Luis Allen, a psychiatrist, at today’s AdventHealth Morning Briefing.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has named five Lake County 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.
Singletary Park, located at 1902 S. 14th Street in Leesburg with direct access to Lake Harris, will close for parking area maintenance March 29 through April 1. Crews will sealcoat and restripe the entire lot. The work should take four days, with the park expected to reopen on April 2. Durin…
The Lake County Office of Fire Rescue is advising the public of an increased risk of brush fires in Lake County. The office is monitoring the situation and preparing by staffing an extra brush truck at Station 14 in Altoona and at Station 83 in the Ferndale/Montverde area. All training and …
On March 30 at 2:00 p.m., Carrie Sue Ayvar will “become” Dr. Anna Darrow, a pioneering female physician on the Florida frontier, in an online Tavares Public Library presentation celebrating Women’s History Month.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to a virtual behind-the-scenes look at its facilities to hear how the organization is continuing to feed hope during these difficult times.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to 23 national conservation practice standards through a posting in the Federal Register. The proposed revisions published March 9, with comments due April 8.
Lake County and the Office of Public Safety Support have been approved for re-accreditation as an Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence.
The centennial celebration of the Lake County Fair will soon be here, with the event running April 8–17. Held at 2101 N. CR 452 in Eustis, it will feature all the traditional entertainment and fun you’ve come to expect at the local fair.
To involve more Floridians in the state’s legal and justice systems, The Florida Bar’s Citizens Advisory Committee has compiled information, links and contacts of more than a dozen ways non-lawyer volunteers may apply for appointments. These resources are posted at floridabar.org/volunteer.
The weekly Lady Lake Farmers Market, temporarily relocated to the Rolling Acres Sports Complex due to road construction, will return to its home near Log Cabin Park, 106 Hwy 27/441, on March 30. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Tuesday. Visit the Lady Lake Farmer’s Market Facebook page…
Brownie is a 10-year-old male German Shepherd Dog weighing about 60 pounds.
Neglecting a home’s exterior can be a disservice to homeowners, particularly those looking to increase the value of their homes. Curb appeal is important, as a home’s appearance can greatly affect prospective buyers’ perceptions.
Last Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-67 (Amending Executive Order 20-315 - Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors), which took effect on Monday, March 22. It states that vaccinations will now be given to all persons 50 years of age and older, as well as long-…
“For someone who a few weeks ago complained about how much taxes your company had to pay, you sure make it sound like the Republicans in Tallahassee are all to blame. Yet you think they should raise state taxes to take the ‘burden‘ off local governments. Isn’t that what local governments are…
Most learning resources for business owners focus on either start-ups or mature businesses. To help business owners who are growth-oriented women entrepreneurs beyond the start-up phase and already generating revenue, yet looking to grow and scale, SBA created Ascent. It’s an interactive dig…
The National Navy SEAL Museum and Memorial, located in Fort Pierce, awards scholarships to children of U.S. Special Operations members each year. College tuition scholarships, along with preschool, K-12 and tuition awards, are based on financial need of U.S. Special Operations members.
Over 1,400 LSSC students received a $500 surprise when they opened their email inboxes recently, when Lake-Sumter State College’s next round of COVID-19 relief assistance funds were released into student accounts.
AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City are offering a free virtual program April 6, “Fecal Incontinence; Tools to Regain Control” by guest speaker Sudhir Kalaskar, M.D., a fellowship trained colorectal surgeon.
To meet the needs of area children and teens, the Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement team is increasing the frequency of its virtual support groups.
Would you like to earn a free national certification as a youth mental health first aider? Be Free Lake is offering in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid courses in Clermont and Mount Dora.
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Eugene John Campbell was born on March 19, 1935 in Nassau, Bahamas Island and passed away in Sumterville, Florida on February 13 2021.
Cameron Lee Cruz, age 43, passed away unexpectedly in Mount Dora, Florida on December 5, 2020. Cameron was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Cam was beloved at every school he was at, starting at Crestwood Elementary in Rockford, Michigan where he became fast frie…
Raymond “Ray” Ordell Halverson (1934-2020) went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2020 at the age of 85 after a short but rough battle with cancer. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 890 Abrams Road, Eustis, Florida at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. It will al…