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Clermont Woman’s Club Is Sharing Beauty With Cancer Warriors
by Gladys Epps, Clermont Woman’s Club Club member, Jacki Josten, set up the pink tree recently at Clermont Oncology. This project was started by General Federation of Woman’s Clubs District 7 in 2015. The earrings placed on the tree are given to the women who are going through…
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Published September 04AdventHealth Waterman Foundation’s Wellness Trail Takes Shape Around Lake Etowah
Around LakeEtowah, AdventHealth staff, patients, and community members in Tavares will have access to AdventHealth Waterman's campus that extends beyond blank hospital rooms. A new project is coming to light: the Wellness Trail. This project was brought about to bring…
Honoring Service, Building Legacy: South Lake Community Events To Support Veterans And First Responders Memorial
By Robert C. Mock, CTMCM (SS) USN, Ret. The South Lake Florida Base of the United States Submarine Veterans and the Community Foundation of South Lake are preparing for a busy and meaningful season of community engagement, with several upcoming events designed to honor local…
Lake County To Host Veterans Resources And Benefits Expo in Clermont (Sept 10)
Lake County Veterans Services invites local veterans, their families, and the community to attend the Veterans Resource & Benefits Expo on Sept. 10 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Clermont City Center (620 W. Montrose St., Clermont). This free event will provide access to a wide range…
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…
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…
Ann Dupee Award Celebrating A Passionate Commitment to Community Service!
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions At the August South Lake Chamber of Commerce, SLCC CEO David Colby and Chamber Board Chairperson Donna Kirtland of the Live Well Foundation of South Lake made a very special presentation. Kirtland shared, “We are pleased to…
Double the Dogs. Double the Love. Double the Fun! Meet Tucker and Chief — Two Adorable Best Buddies Looking For One Forever Home To Share!
submitted by Wendy Avrett, The Animal League Tucker is a sweet 6-year-old, 19-pound Chihuahua blend, and Chief is a lovable 6½-year-old, 10-pound Miniature Poodle blend. These handsome boys met at a high-intake shelter and quickly became inseparable. Through a scary chapter in…
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Published July 18More than 1,000 turn out in Clermont for Third No Kings rally | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
“Many of us never had a reason to protest until now.”