MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA: Although it’s been half a century since Beatlemania was born, generation after generation of fans continue to keep the Beatles on the top of nearly every musical poll. But how, in just a few years’ time, did four musically untrained teenagers evolve into the most popular…
TAVARES – On Jan. 7, the community joined AdventHealth Waterman to celebrate the opening of a new 12-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. The was the final phase of a 111,000-square-foot, $85 million expansion.
Tavares – Lake County is hosting a public hearing for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on Jan. 28 at the Lake County Administration Building in the Board Chambers, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares. The public hearing will be held following the 9 a.m…
Florida residents can ring in the New Year with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January.
With the 2020 Night to Shine just four weeks away, the number of churches across the globe hosting the unforgettable prom night experience, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is at its highest total since the event first began in 2015. Eclipsing last year’s final count of 655 hosts, over…
Eustis artist Jennifer Harper used relief printmaking to create the festival poster promoting the Leesburg Art Fest for Mar. 14 & 15, 2020.
When the Leesburg High School Construction Academy announced last summer that its students would partner with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida to build a home for a Leesburg family in need, elected officials, business leaders and district representatives gathered to cheer them on.
Mount Dora Center for the Arts is excited to host the 45th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival, February 1 & 2 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic, downtown Mount Dora. The Mount Dora Arts Festival is the main fundraising event for Mount Dora Center for the Arts and the funds raised during this eve…
You may visit Hillie, Gator and Peanut at the Humane Society of Lake County, 16435 McKinley Road, Umatilla. 352-589-7400
Ocean Conservancy released a three-part documentary film series telling the story of the connection between South Florida’s ocean and Everglades environments. The film series, entitled Ocean to the Everglades, is directed by Miami-based filmmaker Isaac Mead-Long.
Tavares, FL – Kick off the year with some fun! Check out the top January events happening at the library! We also have hundreds of free programs for children and adults every month listed on our calendar.
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at a collection event to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Walmart parking lot, located at 17030 U.S. Highway 44…
“Thank you to those Tri-county area residents who have supported us through charitable tax-deductible donations of vehicles, RV’s, boats, golf carts and other items that help our ministry continue to locally combat America’s fatherless epidemic.” John Pyle, Founder of Dads for Boys Internati…
Most people are unaware that not all birds fly south for the winter. In fact, some of the most colorful and lyrical song birds, including jays, woodpeckers and chickadees, stay in the same area throughout the entire year. Wild birds use a variety of techniques to stay warm during the cold wi…
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…
