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City of Clermont’s Red, White & Boom Back With A Bang

The City of Clermont’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns. Red, White & Boom is is planned for 7-10 p.m. Sun., July 4 at Waterfront Park, 300 3rd St. “We’re happy to bring back this popular patriotic event for our…

Habitat for Humanity wins Nonprofit of Year award from Lake County Chamber Alliance

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida was chosen as the 2020 Nonprofit of the Year from the Lake County Chamber Alliance. The Lake County Chamber Alliance annually recognizes individuals whose dedication, selfless service and commitment have made a difference in…

Sorrento woman competes for Mrs. Florida US Continental

The recently crowned Mrs. Central Florida US Continental will compete for the title of Mrs. Florida US Continental in June. Dianne Thomas-Roberts, a Sorrento resident and president of Redd Ash Technologies, is a native of Jamaica and brings her Caribbean…

Need a laugh? Orlando Comedy is coming to Lake County

The past 12 months have brought social unrest, a deadly pandemic, and a deep political divide. We could all use a good laugh. Fortunately, Orlando Comedy is providing Lake Countians an opportunity laugh until their hearts are content. The company…

Lake County to host meeting on relocating Fire Station 71

Lake County will host a community meeting regarding the relocation of Fire Station 71, which is currently located 11305 Park Ave., Leesburg. The community meeting will take place 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, at the New Life Church…

Tavares History Museum sets grand opening on Thursday at train depot

Tavares will host the grand opening of the Tavares History Museum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, at the Tavares Train Station at Wooton Park, 305 E. Ruby St., Tavares. The public is invited to see the contributions…

Covid vaccine available at Lake middle schools for students 12 and older

Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students age 12 and older at select middle schools across the county this week. Employees, community residents and other eligible children…

Covid vaccine available at Lake middle schools for students 12 and older

Habitat for Humanity opens applications for four new homes in Lake County

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida announces it has opened applications for four new homes to be built through Habitat’s Youth Construction Academy program. The four houses will be located in Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, and Eustis. To learn…

Clermont’s New Pups in the Park Event set for June 12 at Lake Hiawatha Preserve.

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time in Clermont. That’s because the City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department present the city’s first Pups in the Park event with the help of local business sponsors Pat the Dog and…