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SECO Energy Foundation’s $25,000 Investment Helps Families Rebuild and Thrive
The SECO Energy Foundation provided a $25,000 investment in Miriam’s Hope, Find Feed & Restore’s long-term transitional housing program that supports women and children rebuilding their lives after a domestic crisis. Recently, Executive Director Mariah Delgado and her team toured…
You’re Invited to the Friends of the Minneola Library Open House (Sept 12)
by Josephine Dix, Minneola Library Join us on Saturday, September 12 at noon for a fun and informative gathering of the Friends of the Minneola Library. The Friends is a non-profit organization that supports library services in Minneola. The group provides supplemental funding…
Groveland Police Sergeant Resigns Following Internal Investigation Into High-Speed Driving
Sgt. Alexander Jarrell recently resigned from the Groveland Police department. According to reports, Jarrell was recorded driving a marked Groveland Police Department vehicle at speeds of 120 mph, 112 mph and 124 mph on three separate occasions in May. The incidents ocurred while…
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Published September 02Sandhill Cranes Adapt to Area’s Changing Landscape, Officials Say
If you’ve lived in Lake or Sumter County for any length of time, chances are you’ve stopped your car for a sandhill crane. Whether they’re wandering through neighborhoods, strolling across golf courses or calmly leading their gangly youngsters across a busy road, the towering…
Coming Soon: “Barbershop Bonanza” Brings A Cappella Harmony To Clermont – Sept 26
Information sumbitted by Lindsay Fontana, Sisters of Sound Clermont’s a cappella community will take center stage Saturday, September 26, when Sisters of Sound and Unaccompanied Minors headline “Barbershop Bonanza: An A Cappella Showcase” at Aurelia Cole Academy. Performances…
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Published September 02Blue Ribbon Bakery Brings Artisan Sourdough and More to Leesburg
Lisa Johnson never imagined that baking bread for her mother would lead to a successful bakery. She simply wanted to learn how to make traditional sourdough the old-fashioned way. As friends and neighbors tasted her bread, they began asking if they could buy a loaf. That simple…
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Published September 02Lake County Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras After Heated Public Backlash
Lake County commissioners getting an earful from residents concerned about privacy voted Tuesday to pull the plug on license plate reader cameras. Chairwoman Leslie Campione, who wanted to give Sheriff Peyton Grinnell a chance to give his input in a future meeting, had to fight…
Lake County Officials Encourage Residents To Prepare Now For Storm Season
Don’t wait for the next storm to start preparing. With September marking Florida Preparedness Month, the Lake County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to prepare for storms, flooding, and potential power outages. To help residents…
We Need Your Help Keeping The South Lake Community in the Know
Have you heard about a new business coming to town? A local sports team having a great season? A school achievement, community event, club activity, or something exciting happening in your neighborhood? If so, we’d love to hear about it! The South Lake community is growing every…
What’s Happening In Clermont • Minneola • Groveland • Mascotte • Montverde
Gators Dockside has closed after serving the south Lake Community for many years. Ruby Tuesdays and Wendy’s have also closed. Coming Soon Cold Stone Creamery, located at 2365 E Highway 50. Shake Shack at Plaza Collina (near Costco) 7 Brew Coffee at Plaza Collina Magnolia Point…
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Published August 31New Renaissance Fair Planned Following Lady of the Lakes Cancellation
When the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire was canceled for 2026, it left performers, vendors and devoted fairgoers without one of Lake County’s most anticipated annual traditions. Now, Natalie Cano, founder of Gathre Social Co., is working to give the local Renaissance…
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Published August 31Newly Appointed Superintendent Shares Vision and 100-Day Plan
Newly appointed Superintendent Chad Farnsworth shared his vision for the future of Lake County Schools and outlined a 100-day plan designed to strengthen relationships, streamline processes and create a roadmap for continued success. The presentation, titled “Building Our Next…