The highlight of the annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is the spirit competition sponsored by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and Office Depot. Schools bring noisemakers, props and even their drumline to earn the coveted title of the Most School Spirit and $1500 worth of printing at Office Depot. With the event going virtual, schools had…
Congratulations to the following businesses who are celebrating their Chamber anniversaries this month! 20 – 29 Years Roberts & Law, P.A. – 22 years 15 – 19 Years Doctor’s Weight Control – 18 years Mid-Florida Surgical Associates – 18 years Eastside Veterinary Hospital, Inc. – 18 years Cool-Air Conditioning & Refrigeration – 17 years Clermont…
Originally from Oklahoma, Hope Barton moved to Florida in 1950 and has made Clermont her home for more than 38 years. Over the years Hope has worked as a printmaker, creating multiple-plate and hand-colored etchings before moving on to acrylic painting in 2011. She donated her etching presses and other equipment to the Doris Art…
SECO Energy is sending crews to aid in power restoration after Hurricane Sally left thousands without power in the Florida Panhandle. Thirteen SECO employees left the Ocala Operations Center early this morning traveling to Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) in Jay, Florida. Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores, Alabama as a CAT 2 hurricane…
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners has approved increasing grant award amounts for all qualified for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19. The $16 million grants program – known as the Lake CARES Business Assistance Grant Program – will continue accepting applications until Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. Applications received before the deadline…
Anessa Hunt Jones, Campaign Director, and Michelle Dean, Master Teacher, have both been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide’s LEAD Program. This leadership program is designed to provide learning and leadership development to nurture skill development, networking, and knowledge share, with dedicated support for career growth within the United Way Network. “United Way of…
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, would like to remind voters of the October 5th voter registration deadline for the upcoming General Election. Voters will need to register by that date in order to vote in the General Election on November 3rd. “Voters have several options when registering to vote,” Hays commented. “Online registration…
Phase II Lake CARES Business Assistance Grant Program open until September 22 at 5 p.m. ***Important information regarding the initial $16 million allocation to businesses: To be considered for any current or future CARES Act funding awards for COVID-19 impacts, businesses and organizations must submit an application by the September 22 deadline. Being part of…
– In order to expand its reach in Lake County, Addition Financial has opened its newest branch in Eustis. This branch is Addition Financial’s third in Lake County, joining branches in Clermont and Leesburg. “At Addition Financial, we’re proud to be a part of the Lake County community. Our mission is to bring financial education…
The eligibility criteria for businesses to obtain funding from the $16 million Lake CARES Small Business Assistance Grant Program will be expanded on Sept. 8th as the program moves into Phase II. In addition to accepting applications from qualifying for-profit businesses deemed “non-essential,” qualifying non-profit organizations and Chambers of Commerce in Lake County, applications will…