Congratulations to the following businesses who are celebrating their Chamber anniversaries this month! 20-29 Years Sommer Sports/TriAmerica Foundation – 29 years Career Source Central Florida – 21 years 15 – 19 Years Pittman Jewelers – 19 years South Lake Quick Print – 19 years Woodlands Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center – 16 years SCORE…
March is full of one-of-a-kind performances that you can only see at the Clermont Performing Arts Center! The month opens with Divas3, a trio of talented women with powerhouse voices singing the biggest hits of the greatest divas from the 1960s to 1990s. Divas3 honors the hits by pop-music icons like Aretha Franklin, Carole King,…
“Celebrate Community” is the theme Building Blocks Ministries has chosen this year to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness month. There is a growing need for essential services that help individuals with developmental disabilities have the same life experiences as those without disabilities. Full inclusion & participation of individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of the…
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting Options for the Presidential Preference Primary Election. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be sent to your home is March 7, 2020. Having the option to review the ballot and make your choices from your kitchen…
Gather your squad for a free bicycle scavenger hunt in Downtown Clermont. Pre-registration is open for the City of Clermont’s third annual Clermont Cycle & Seek. This exciting event will go from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., March 21 starting and ending at Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St. Take pictures and solve clues as you…
The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting for The Lakes of Clermont Health & Rehabilitation Center located at 1775 Hooks St. in Clermont. The Lakes of Clermont features 40 private and 20 semi-private suites. You can learn more about The Lakes of Clermont Health & Rehabilitation Center on their website and Facebook page. Congratulations!
Setting a historic precedent for the City of Groveland, the Change of Command Ceremony for the City’s new Fire Chief was held on Feb. 21 for an official leadership transition from Chief Willie Morgan to Chief Kevin Carroll. Congratulatory remarks were made by Mayor Evelyn Wilson, City Manager Mike Hein and Public Safety Director Chief…
Lake County Deputy Sheriff Keshia Rytter was presented with the Community Public Service Award at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Feb. 21. This award highlights police, fire and EMS personnel who go above and beyond the call of duty and is sponsored by Clinton Pownall and Computer Business Consultants. Deputy Sheriff Rytter…
On Feb. 21 the giant scissors were passed from Jacquie Peterson of Splash Social Marketing to Anessa Hunt-Jones of the United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties at our 26th Annual Ambassador Breakfast. This annual breakfast honors the hard work and dedication our ambassadors provide throughout the year. Our 2020 Ambassador Team includes: Gerry Ash…
The South Lake Chamber Education Committee speaks to local high school students annually at its annual “Job Readiness” presentation. This presentation brings together education, business, first responders, military and community representatives to engage high school juniors on discussions about how to approach getting and keeping a job. The presentation also provides a unique opportunity for…