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The Lake County Veterans Services Office is moving to a new location

The Lake County Veterans Services Office is moving to a new location at 1996 Classique Ln in Tavares. The new office is located next to the Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services. During the transition, the office will…

NCAA Division I Softball returns to Leesburg

LEESBURG, FL – Division I softball is returning to Leesburg’s Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in February, 2022. The inaugural Northern Lights/Southern Nights Invitational will be held February 10-13, 2022, opening weekend of women’s college softball. The twelve-team field represents…

BOARD CHAIRMAN SEAN PARKS INVITES RESIDENTS TO COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS

Tavares – Lake County Board Chairman Sean Parks is inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Citrus Coffee Co., located in the Citrus Tower at…

Lake County Schools names finalists for Teacher of the Year

Lake County Schools names finalists for Teacher of the Year TAVARES – One elementary school teacher, two high school teachers and one middle school teacher are starting off 2022 right. A panel of six independent judges named four deserving individuals…

Lake County Fair wins multiple awards

The Lake County Fair, Eustis, Florida received four Award of Excellence in the Hall of Honor Communications contest during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions 2021 Virtual Awards Show. Those awards included… _First Place – “Out of the Box…

Lake County communicators recognized at the state level for public relations work

Members of the Lake County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) were recognized this week for outstanding public relations programs incorporating the very best examples of innovation, research, planning and execution during the 2021 Golden Image Awards at…

Orlando Health Announces Major Plans for Expansion in Lake County

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will soon start construction to expand its campus to provide South Lake County with greater access to high-quality healthcare. Plans include an expansion and renovations to the Orlando Health South Lake Center for Women’s Health…

Education Foundation of Lake County’s 15th annual Stepping Out for Education deemed huge success

The Education Foundation of Lake County was host to the 15th annual Stepping Out for Education, a fundraising event modeled after the hit television reality competition show “Dancing With the Stars,” held for the first time at the Clermont Performing…

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…

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…