With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the one seasonal tradition everyone enjoys … cooking. Whether it’s a juicy Thanksgiving turkey, ham, or roast, or your family’s favorite dessert recipe, this time of year would not be the same without the cherished dishes that make it extra special. At Lake Apopka…
The City of Clermont is seeking community groups to decorate trees for its Holiday Enchanted Forest. Organizations, businesses, schools and families are invited to showcase their creativity at Victory Pointe Park. Only 40 trees are available, and the deadline to submit an application is Mon., Nov. 23. “We are looking forward to partnering to provide…
The Chamber hosted its November breakfast, sponsored by The Bennett Law Center, at Sonny’s BBQ on Friday, Nov. 20. Dr. Sean Martin of Transcend Performance & Lifestyle Institute spoke about navigating nutrition myths to survive the holidays. This highly interactive discussion included a demonstration on body composition.
Thank you to Arellano Realty & Investments for hosting our Business After Hours on Nov.19! Not only did they collect more than two boxes of toys for Toys for Tots, they also had a record number of raffle prizes this year! Congratulations to all 38 winners! You can learn more about Arellano Realty & Investments…
The Montverde Academy Key Club presented the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation with a $3,100 donation, proceeds from a fundraiser that the Club hosted in October. Key Club International is a service leadership program of Kiwanis International for high school students that gives its members opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership skills. MVA…
Local small businesses serve as the entrepreneurial heartbeat of a community’s economic functions. In an effort to provide a monetary lifeline to these businesses, the City of Groveland is allocating up to $300,000 in grant emergency relief aid, to support its local small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This economic…
Lake-Sumter State College will once again host a TEDx event on February 12, 2021, at the Paul P. Williams Auditorium in Leesburg, focused on the theme of IGNITE from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The event will be held simultaneously in live and virtual formats. Seating for the live event is limited due to social distancing…
Central Florida-based Community Health Centers, Inc. was, recently, announced as a Fall 2020 Best and the Brightest Company to Work For® by National Association for Business Resources (NABR), for the third consecutive year. The 2020 national winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other…
The Clermont Downtown Partnership recently hosted its annual Candy Cane Lane with dozens of craft vendors offering sweets, treats, holiday gifts and food trucks. Thousands of visitors packed the streets with masks and safe social distancing. Santa Claus was there for photographs, right next to the beautiful new City of Clermont Christmas tree. CDP is…
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as a champion for our community. It is our pleasure to present the award virtually today to Alyssa Rogers of Real Life Christian Academy. Alyssa is an honors…