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Published September 14Mayor’s Column September 2026: Remembering, Celebrating and Staying Connected
Champions, September gives us an opportunity to remember where we have been, celebrate who we are, and continue strengthening the connections that make Clermont such a special community. This month, we will come together as the City commemorates the 25th anniversary of September…
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Published September 14Senior Kate Guthrie Leading Mount Dora In The Classroom And On The Court
Kate Guthrie has spent four years making herself indispensable to the Mount Dora High School volleyball program. The senior leads the Hurricanes this season with 64 kills and has added six aces. Over her career she has appeared in more than 200 matches, recently surpassing 322…
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Published September 14Henry Purvis Leads First Academy-Leesburg Football to Hot Start
In just four games, First Academy-Leesburg quarterback Henry Purvis has already accounted for 17 touchdowns, 13 passing and four rushing, helping the Eagles to a 3-1 start and earning a No. 3 ranking among Florida's 8-man teams on MaxPreps. Henry is a multi-sport athlete who…
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Published September 13The First Academy Royals Overpowered The South Lake Eagles, 42-0. Leaving South Lake Season Record: 0-3
submitted by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake Eagles One of Central Florida’s top football programs, The First Academy, traveled to Groveland on Saturday, Sept. 12, and dominated South Lake in every phase of the game en route to a 42-0 victory. The Royals wasted little time making…
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Published September 13Central Florida Eye Specialists Celebrates New Clermont Office
A new chapter has begun for Central Florida Eye Specialists as the practice recently celebrated the opening of its new Clermont office at 14244 State Road 50. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce joined community members, business leaders, and staff in officiating a ribbon-cutting…
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Published September 13South Lake County FCA Heart And Soul Golf Tournament Readies 3rd Year of Support for Student Athletes
by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Heart & Soul Golf Tournament is now scheduled for Friday, October 2, at the Clermont National Golf Club. They look forward to sharing the heart of their ministry throughout this special Shotgun Scramble Day…
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Published September 13Montverde Academy Upper School Students Make a Difference Through Day of Service
Submitted by Montverde Academy Montverde Academy Upper School students recently came together for a meaningful day of service with Light Orlando’s Project Hunger, helping package meals for families in need throughout the community. Light Orlando hosts Project Hunger two times…
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Published September 11City of Mascotte Seeks Community Partners for Career and Health Fair (9/19)
The City of Mascotte is inviting businesses, nonprofits, healthcare providers, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and community agencies to participate in its upcoming Career & Health Fair, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Mascotte…
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Published September 11Flowers for Fathers Honors the Role of Dads in the Community
Founded in Leesburg, Flowers for Fathers Foundation, Inc. is working to support and celebrate fathers and father figures throughout Lake and Sumter counties. The organization was founded by James Edward III, who has spent years working with young people through the Boys & Girls…
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Published September 11Hundreds Gather as Clermont Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11
More than 600 people came together at the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and honor the 2,977 lives lost that day. The nearly two-hour tribute was presented by the City of Clermont in conjunction with the…
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Published September 11SportsHub Podcast: Tavares High School Football
The SportsHub Podcast This week on the SportsHub Podcast, we’re talking Tavares High School football with Bulldogs head coach Gavin Jones and two standout seniors who are helping lead the way this season. Coach Jones talks about the team’s start to the season, the strengths of…
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Published September 10Rafiki Foundation Carries On Rosemary Jensen’s Legacy
For the past 40 years, the Eustis-based Rafiki Foundation has worked alongside the African church through 10 training villages, with a focus on discipling and educating the next generation. Rafiki was founded by Rosemary Jensen in 1985. Rosemary, a Christian author, missionary,…