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Digging in the dirt: Hickory Point athletics center project underway

Lake County officials tallied some “digs’ on the score sheet this week when they dug in at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hickory Point Beach Athletics Center. The center will be part of the sand volleyball complex at 27341…

Groundbreaking set for athletics center at Hickory Point Park

The Hickory Point Beach Sand Volleyball Complex already is one of the most unique sports venues available in Lake County. Soon, the site will be even more special. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hickory Point Beach Athletics Center is scheduled…

Victory Pointe project gets the economy flowing in Clermont

The recent opening of Victory Pointe in Clermont is only the beginning of an economic development boom for the city. Victory Pointe is considered the linchpin to the success of the city’s $30 million master plan. The innovative stormwater system…

State association recognizes Leesburg for park enhancements

Beautiful new recreational amenities at Leesburg’s Venetian Gardens are not only pleasing local residents but also garnering statewide attention. The city of Leesburg recently received recognition from the Florida Recreation and Park Association for the Rogers Park enhancements at Venetian…

Jaw-snapping fun in Wildwood

Few things symbolize Florida as much as alligators, and visitors to GatorWorld in Wildwood have an opportunity to see these fascinating creatures up close. Standing on an elevated wooden platform, 15-year-old Mattigan Peddigree of Pennsylvania uses a bamboo cane pole…

The wide world of sports in Lake County

New plans in works for volleyball, golf, fishing, and disc golf. We already know Lake County draws high-caliber triathlon events and is home to the National Training Center, one of the most state-of-the-art facilities of its kind in the country.…

Christmas arrives in Mount Dora with full lineup of events

The city of Mount Dora has scheduled a full lineup of Christmas-related events starting this week. The Santa Tour with Mount Dora Public Safety is planned for 5-9pm Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 6-7. Members of the police and fire departments…

Learning about veterans

Summer students of Lake Montessori School were impressed during their recent visit to Veterans Memorial Park in Leesburg. Donald Van Beck, executive director of the memorial, talked to the children about the many names on the memorials and what it…

Victory Pointe groundbreaking set in downtown Clermont

The city of Clermont is ready to move forward with the linchpin of its waterfront master plan. The groundbreaking for Victory Pointe is scheduled for 10am June 14 on Victory Way beside the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Ave. Victory…

Leesburg making a splash with new recreation facilities

Cool off this spring and summer with soakers, sprayers, and sprinklers at Leesburg’s newly constructed splash pad. The water playground, along with the new Rogers Park Pavilion, was unveiled May 6 at Venetian Gardens. The new structures are next to…