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Lake County extends emergency rental assistance program

Lake County officials announce in a news release the county has extended the deadline to apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Lake County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for residents who meet the following criteria:…

MIKE Endowment Donates Backpacks to LifeStream’s The Open Door

The Mental Illness and Kindness Endowment, or The MIKE Endowment — has partnered with LifeStream’s The Open Door in Eustis to support homeless members of our community with more than 100 backpacks, including personal care items, sunscreen, bug spray, and…

City of Clermont to Hold Earth Day Lake Clean-Up and Festival

Save the date to celebrate Earth Day in Clermont. The City of Clermont’s annual Clermont Earth Day Lake Clean-Up and Festival is scheduled for Sat., April 24 at Lake Hiawatha Preserve, 450 12th St. The clean-up is from 7:30-10:30 a.m.,…

AVIV Clinics to give seminar on brain health

It’s no secret that residents in The Villages and surrounding communities strive to achieve optimal mental and physical health. Now, they can receive expert advice on how to accomplish those feats. Dr. Shai Efrati, a global leader in aging and…

‘Honky Tonk Freeway’ Collection comes to the Mount Dora Archives

Mount Dora Archives is pleased to announce the newest collection added to the website; Honky Tonk Freeway, which was filmed in downtown Mount Dora. 2021 marks the 40th year celebrating the release of Honky Tonk Freeway, which was filmed on…

LSSC offers COVID-19 vaccines to students, staff at South Lake campus

Lake-Sumter State College says in a news release it will offer a COVID-19 vaccination event for its students and employees on April 14-15. This is event is being offered in coordination with the Florida Department of Health and vaccinations administered by the…

City of Clermont to Offer Virtual Chess Club Starting April 1

Clermont’s chess lovers soon will be able to connect virtually. The City of Clermont’s Parks and Recreation Department is launching a Virtual Chess Club. The club will convene weekly at 6 p.m. Thursdays starting April 1. “This is the latest…

State Recognizes Clermont for Bicycle Friendliness

Clermont’s bicycle friendliness has earned state recognition. The Florida Department of Transportation’s Alert Today Florida program recently honored the City of Clermont with a Community Champion Award for its significant contributions to bicyclist safety. Clermont was one of 23 communities…

LifeStream honored for 50 years of service

On March 23, Congressman Daniel Webster recognized LifeStream Behavioral Center’s 50 years of service in the US House of Representatives as a matter of Congressional Record during the proceedings and debates of the 117thCongress. Congressman Webster recognized LifeStream’s 50thAnniversary and…

“My Mount Dora” Photography Contest

The Mount Dora Historical Society and the W.T. Bland Public Library are co-sponsoring a photography contest with “My Mount Dora – What it Means to Me” as the theme. There are two age categories (18+ years and 17 & under)…