After the national Experimental Aircraft Association selected EAA Chapter 534 to award a $ 10,000 Ray Aviation Scholarship for the third consecutive year, the Leesburg chapter named Squadron 534 aviation youth member Emily Lininger, 17, to be the scholarship recipient.
Coping with Dementia, LLC, is offering its free ABC of Dementia workshop at Lady Lake Library at 225 W. Guava Street in Lady Lake, on May 19, May 26 and June 2. All workshops will run from 10 a.m. until noon.
In an effort to bring the Mount Dora Library closer to one of its neighborhoods, two new little free libraries are being installed in May in the northeast neighborhood of the city.
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to help change the life of a child?
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. One program, “Sell Online Using eBay,” a free virtual workshop, will be June 2, 7–8 p.m.
Chaplain Jason Low of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has received the Florida Attorney General’s Distinguished Victim Services Award for his work serving as a victim advocate. Two other non-officers also were honored for their efforts in assisting crime victims – Jude Castro, Sarasota Poli…
Foxy is a 9-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 8 pounds.
Orlando Magic founder and NBA Hall of Fame member Pat Williams visited the Umatilla Kiwanis Club for their April 26 luncheon meeting.
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County continues to offer COVID-19 immunizations. All Florida residents are now eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration.
VITAS Healthcare is hosting Camp BEAR HUG – Bereavement Education, Affirmation and Resources (BEAR) Helping Understand Grief (HUG)– a free, virtual bereavement program for children ages 5-15 who have experienced loss within the past 12 months. The 2-hour event will include crafts and sharing…
The U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting applications earlier this month for its Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The application portal will remain open to any eligible business until all funds are exhausted.
The LPGA’s Symetra Tour returns to Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills for the second annual Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship May 28–30, and spectators can catch all the action for free.
The Lake County Office of Housing & Human Services is requesting grant applications to provide as much as $25,000 in support of youth intervention/prevention programs and other human services programs. Grant applications will be accepted until noon on June 2. Applicants can apply for one…
Snowman is a 7-month-old gray tabby and the last of her litter looking for her forever home.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, air currents can carry pesticides that were applied to nearby properties. That means even people who do not apply pesticides in their lawns and gardens can still be at risk of exposure to these potentially harmful chemicals. People concerned …
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.
Mount Dora Center for the Arts has begun the process of acquiring a new headquarters in downtown Mount Dora.
May 17, at 4:30 p.m., a regular meeting of Lake Technical College’s board of directors will be held in the school’s Tech dining room. Lake Technical College is located at 2001 Kurt Street in Eustis. Call 352-589-2250 for more information.
Reader Sharym O Langley sent us this photo with just two words in her email, “Umatilla love!”
Visit Lovers Key State Park on the Gulf, just south of Fort Myers Beach for your anniversary or any occasion. Come as a couple or as a family when the grandkids come south to visit grandpa and grandma. It’s fun. It’s inexpensive and easy to get around.
Life changed dramatically in 2020. When the World Health Organization declared a COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, hundreds of millions of people across the globe were forced to change how they go about their daily lives, including how they exercise.
When Bill Draper noticed Lake County Sheriff’s Office vehicles and officers across the street at his neighbor’s property on a recent Sunday, he understandably wanted to know what was up.
The community is invited to a “Crazy Plants for Crazy Critters” fundraiser to help raise money for a construction project for rescued birds cared for by Crazy Critters, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home.
May 31, the Eustis Moose #874 veterans group will host a Memorial Day presentation by the Eustis R.O.T.C., along with Pete & Indivisible Band, Randi Paul & Phil & Bill Band at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served after a memorial service, until 4:30 p.m. The community is invited to at…
Visit Cypress Things and you will discover one the most unique shopping experiences in Lake County. You will be amazed at the thousands of one of a kind hand carved artwork, including furniture, crafts, collectibles and swings. You will find a gift to fit every personality…hand carved bears,…
(StatePoint) In today’s world, intimacy can sometimes be sacrificed for immediacy. We often send texts or emails, rather than hand writing letters, cards or notes.
New rules designed to protect Florida from high-risk, nonnative reptiles came into effect April 29. To help people who have pet green iguanas and tegus come into compliance, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding Tag Your Reptile Days throughout the state, off…
Mount Dora High School has one of “Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters,” according to an announcement released by Florida FFA Association. It was the only Lake County school to make the list of 29 across the state.
Deputy is a handsome 3 year old male Hound/Shepherd mix weighing approximately 68 lbs. He is very friendly and will make a great companion. Deputy is good with other dogs, cats, and older kids. He recently completed heartworm treatment. Deputy is ready to find his furever home, consider meet…
“Simple Twist,” featuring the work of artist Christine Peloquin, is the latest exhibit at Lake County Museum of Art.
Saturday, May 1, the sky over Lake Dora in Tavares was filled with parachuting
Located at 124 East Alfred St. in Tavares, The Deli Llama is serving up unique and classic sandwiches with their own special twist.
Meowly Cyrus is a 7-year-old female Snowshoe Siamese blend weighing 8 pounds that is currently under the care of the Animal League.
No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it’s the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed or another variable, various factors can have an adverse affect on a person’s mood.
On April 22, Lakes and Hills Garden Club of Mount Dora dedicated a Florida Flame maple tree planted in Frank Brown Park. The club gave the tree to Mount Dora in honor of Arbor Day 2021 with the goal of its red and green foliage providing shade and beauty to the park for years to come.
It’s already time to start thinking about hurricane season, which begins June 1.
The new Umatilla High School Bass Anglers Club is giving students opportunity to get outside and compete in tournaments.
Reader Natalya Scarboro shared this sweet photo of a sandhill crane couple at their nest in a Lake County lake on April 24. Natalya said they’ve named the crane pair Doty and Mikey, and that she recently saw “an osprey fishing on the lake and Doty did not like it and was flapping her wings i…
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is accepting applications for its first summer camp program – OPO Summer Camp – taking place June 7–11 at The Plaza Live in Orlando.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrated by millions of people each year. Oddly enough, the majority of those people live in the United States instead of Mexico. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, during which he Mexican Army overcame significant obstacles to defeat the Fr…
Our adventure began on the beautiful Banana River, which is part of the Indian River lagoon. This lagoon is said to be the most diversified estuary in North America. The water is brackish, as there is no current and flows to the Sebastian Inlet.
Creating and managing a budget, preparing for a job interview and overcoming adversity are common life skills that just about everyone needs at some point. But how do you master these situations when they’re not taught in the classroom or at home?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently announced state park fees for camping/cabin reservations the upcoming summer season, and related utility fees that will increase to $7, effective May 5. All other fees remain unchanged, including entry fees for Florida’s state parks…
Pasha is a 13-year-old male chihuahua weighing approximately 12 pounds.
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Animal Legal Defense Fund, a national legal advocacy organization for animals, is offering an additional $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for writing “Trump” on a manatee in Citrus County. The rew…
Lake County Schools is requesting that parents and students complete surveys to provide their input on experiences and opinions regarding their schools.
April 23, Charles Revell, Mount Dora’s interim city manager, announced the appointment of Brett Meade as the city’s chief of police. Meade has been interim chief since last July.
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller provided assistance in 475 outstanding cases during their recent Operation Green Light event.
Special Olympics Florida, with its headquarters based right here in Lake County, in Clermont, has a redesigned specialty license plate.
The 20th annual Mount Dora Taste & Craft Beer Fest returns May 1 with a craft beer sampling experience featuring more than 20 options, cuisine from 12 local restaurants, live music by guitar virtuoso Alex Ivanov and Blender, and a silent auction.
Mr. Raymond Lewis Guenther, lifetime resident of Altoona, Florida, died on April 8, 2021, from complications of a stroke. He was 78 years old.
Richard (Rick) Russell Livingston passed away on the afternoon of November 18, 2020 in Anderson, South Carolina at 71 years of age. He was born in Lakeland, Florida on April 29, 1949 as the first born child of Nelda Forehand Livingston and Wiley Richard Livingston, Jr. He served in the Unite…
Millie Rue Romney Dunn age 100 of Mount Dora, Fl, formerly of New Smyrna Beach FL and Westwood, MA, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 joining her pre-deceased husband of 68 years James Owen Dunn Sr. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on August 11, 1920. She graduated from the Univ…
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…
