Local News & Events

Sept. 12, 2017

Broken Traffic Lights-- Who has the right of way?

Now that Hurricane Irma has passed and curfew has been lifted, people are back on the roads. However, power isn't back on in every area, so it's very likely, in the next couple of days, that you'll approach a traffic signal blinking red. When this happens, it ...

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Aug. 23, 2017

Florida Wine Country

When my wife and I decided to visit Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont, Florida, we weren’t expecting much in the way of a typical winery experience.

Not that we have much experience, but we have been in wine country in other states. When I think of wine country, I ...

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Aug. 10, 2017

Florida Half Century - 50's Division Softball Tournament

This Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13, Florida Half Century is hosting their 50's Division Summer Classic Softball Tournament at The Villages!  Enjoy watching local amateur softball teams kick butt and take names on the field as they compete for the best team in the 50+ division.

Florida ...

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Aug. 9, 2017

Wildflower and Butterfly Hike

Join staff at PEAR Park, this Saturday, August 12, as the summer wildflowers and butterflies are reaching high points. Learn some tips for cultivating and caring for them in home landscapes as well.

For more information, Click Here.

March 28, 2017

10 things to do in Lake County this week

THURSDAY

  • FLORIDA LAKES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church 1724 South Bay St. in Eustis. Famous film music. $42 in advance $45 at door and $15 for students. Call Audrey Sanders at 352-589-1500 or go to floridalakessymphonyorchestra.com.
  • DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: At 6 ...
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March 23, 2017

Clermont voted "Best Local City To Live In" 2016

In 2016, the readers of the Orlando Business Journal voted Clermont the "Best Local City To Live In"! It doesn't surprise us to hear that news though, as Florida Plus Realty & Central Florida 55 Plus are lucky enough to call Clermont our home. This city is filled with places to ...

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March 16, 2017

Chamber to debut new Visitor and Welcome Center in the Historic Mote-Morris House

The Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce will complete its move to the Historic Mote Morris House and open its doors as the new Leesburg Visitor and Welcome Center on Thursday.

Mote Morris, located at 1195 W. Magnolia St., gets about 3,000 visitors a year. The Chamber reached an agreement with the Leesburg Heritage Society ...

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March 15, 2017

Eustis pilot recognized with FAA's highest honor

LEESBURG — When Dale Johnson, of Eustis, was a little boy, he loved watching the airplanes go by, dreaming of one day being able to fly one. Now 85 years of age and after a lifetime of pursing his dreams, he was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot award, the ...

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March 15, 2017

Next Level: Former area stars now in the Big Dance

With the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament getting underway this week, Lake County will be represented by a number of student athletes who were local standouts in high school.

Here are four:

Kasey Hill, Florida

Kasey Hill is looking to close out his college basketball career with a long ...

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March 7, 2017

Harley-Davidson techs, vets build WWII-themed bike

TALLAHASSEE — The motorcycle looks reminiscent of vehicles on the set of the 1998 World War II classic movies like "Saving Private Ryan," with that distinct shade of green and black accents.

But it was actually built by a team of technicians at Tallahassee's local Harley-Davidson dealership.

Some of ...

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