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Mount Dora Firefighters Union in talks with city officials considering fire department staffing cuts

The Mount Dora Professional Firefighters Union #3088 is on a mission to save 12 of its own from being cut from the department and says it is in need of the community’s help. They have appealed to local residents via…

Clermont PD honors their own in long overdue public ceremony

Clermont Police officials announced that on January 26, several members of the Clermont Police Department, as well as some residents of the City of Clermont, were recognized in front of city council members and the public for their exemplary service…

42% of Lake parents say their children will return to school buildings full time

Lake County Schools says it received nearly 40,000 Enrollment Intent Forms indicating which instructional option parents want for their children when schools re-open next month. Parents were asked to submit the forms by midnight on Wednesday, July 29 in preparation…

Chefs improvising with carryout meals at their businesses

The coronavirus pandemic threw business as usual out the window, and for Gourmet Today owner and chef Jessy Flinn, it meant no more catered food events for large crowds and switching to carryout dishes for individuals. “It’s been going really…

Honing their craft

The owners of Clermont Brewing Co. provide something for everyone. When you visit Clermont Brewing Co., you can be sure that everyone in your party will be happy with what the place has to offer. Co-owners Darren Johnson and David…

A home of their own

Most people focus on the love and flowers associated with Valentine’s Day in February, but we’d like to introduce you to the people who can help you make a house your home: the Top Realtors in Lake and Sumter counties.…

Andrea Weiss inspires women to be ‘transformative’ in their fields

Local business women and county leaders were encouraged to adapt to the changes in their fields in order “to discover what can be.” “My role in my business is helping companies transform through disruption,” Andrea Weiss, CEO of Retail Consulting,…

Hot Dogs And Cream-Filled Doughnuts Have Their Day

National Hot Dog Day is Sept. 10, so it’s a good excuse as any to eat this American favorite. Those craving doughnuts also are in luck because National Cream-Filled Doughnut Day is Sept. 14, while Sept. 21 is National Pecan…

IN THE KITCHEN: Cooking Their Hearts Out

Kids and quiche go hand in pan. For Cheryl Bloom, cooking and family go hand-in-hand. She grew up in her mother’s kitchen, so naturally Cheryl raised her children in the kitchen, as well. Nowadays, Cheryl enjoys cooking up delicious dishes…

Top of their game

In November, the Realtors Association of Lake & Sumter Counties held its annual membership celebration at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora. The following individuals were honored: [row] [column lg=”4″ md=”12″ sm=”12″ xs=”12″ ] 2014 Affiliate Member of the Year DeAnna…