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Clermont Elementary student co-writes book about pandemic

A Clermont Elementary School student and his mother have written and illustrated a book to promote family discussions about the coronavirus. Nine-year-old Aiden Whitley and his mother, Kelly Whitley, came up with the idea for “Together, We Can Say,” after…

Genealogy experts to speak about family photos at Pastfinders

Do you have a lot of old family photos? Have you always wanted to know how old they are or the stories behind the pictures? The genealogy expert couple of Terry and Jim Willard will help you find clues in your…

Firefighters Charity Calendar Helps Homeless Pets

A unique gift that benefits homeless pets is the 2019 “Rescue Me” charity calendar featuring Lake County firefighters and adoptable pets from the Lake County Animal Shelter, a no-kill facility. Available online at www.lakefirefightercharity.org for a suggested $10 donation, the…

Health of Lake County Video is a Winner

“A Spirit of Service” is this year’s theme for the new video of the State of Lake County. highlighting achievements of the board such as budget efficiencies, public safety improvements, economic development and tourism initiatives. Uplifting and exciting, you…

Lots to Do! Don’t Miss Anything!

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Nov. 2 from 9am Opening Ceremony to Nov. 4 Closing at 5pm (viewing 24 hours daily) Lady Lake Soccer Field at the corner of Rolling Acres Road and State Highway 466 Traveling Wall is 3/5-scale model…

Florida Hospital Waterman Building Medical Plaza in Mount Dora

Florida Hospital Waterman (soon to be AdventHealth Waterman) is getting ready to deliver a baby of its own. Groundbreaking for a 22,260-square foot medical plaza in Mount Dora takes place in December and in nine months, a beautiful facility will…

It’s Time for Some Halloween Fun! Lots of Events!

East Lake County holds Pumpkin’ Chunkin’ Contest Oct. 6 Sat. Oct. 6 10:30am 31340 CR 437, Sorrento Outdoor event where teams will launch 3-5 lb. pumpkins at a target 100 ft. away with catapults. Trophies awarded in four categories. For…

Bosses Serve Without Pay

Everyone has a boss. Most of them are usually compensated with top pay. However, there are some civic-minded citizens who serve without any compensation at all. They do it for the common good. The legal governing body for Lake-Sumter State…

LSSC Celebrates 2018 Alumni and Hall of Fame Winners

“Lake-Sumter State College has over 25,000 alumni and friends who are doing great work and making positive impacts in our community and beyond,” says Dr. Laura Byrd, Associate Vice-President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the LSSC Foundation. “This…

Exotic Meat Eaters Unite!

Ever eat ‘gator, caribou or wild boar? Ever want to eat it? Your chance to enjoy a wild meal comes Oct. 25, the “2018 Beast Feast” in at the Historic Mote Morris House yard in Leesburg. They’ll be…