submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Bailey is a 3-yr-old Lab mix weighing 62 lbs. This sweet boy was thrown out of a car and the people behind were able to save him and bring him to us....
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Find Feed & Restore co-hosted a Free Community Barbecue on Saturday, November 4th at McKinney Park, 801 Bloxam Avenue, Clermont. The event, partnered with the Clermont Police Department, New Jacob’s Chapel,...
Nov. 17 - Jan 2
Clermont Enchanted Tree Forest
The Enchanting Tree Forest is open Nov. 19 and runs through Jan. 2 for viewing. There are 50+ trees decorated by local organizations and businesses setup to view at Victory Pointe. you...
The V F W Auxiliary is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at 855 W. Desoto St. Clermont on Saturday, Dec. 16th, at 4-6 pm.
Eat or Take Out a Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner with garlic bread, salad and dessert with proceeds going to...
Life-long Clermont resident Chuck Seaver spoke to members of the Clermont Historical Society at the January 10th meeting. In his position as president and long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Chuck was responsible for selecting the photographs...
High school students from the five high schools in North Lake County looking to enroll in the Health Sciences Collegiate Academy can now participate in a new Leesburg Campus cohort.
The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA) offers an innovative program...
NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTH LAKE
Portillo's Coming To Clermont at 1251 East Highway 50, Clermont
The new restaurant will open in the new development on Highway 50, just half a mile east of the US27/Highway 50 intersection on the lot next...
Submitted by Imagine South Lake Charter
The Bill of Rights Institute, a prominent organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution and the principles it upholds, proudly announces the nomination of Jennifer Goss as a finalist...
PetVet 365-Clermont has recently opened at 1670 E Hwy 50 Suite E, (next to Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in the Home Depot Shopping Center).
Owners Dr. Laura Click, Dr. Lori Gifford, along with Dr. Laura Bork and staff...
Native Americans and Indigenous people have significantly influenced the history and culture of the United States.
The contributions of Native Americans have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and greatness of America today; and the customs and traditions of Indigenous people should be...
The Battle Of The Badges, The Clermont Police Depart vs The Lake County Sheriff's Office, will be held on Friday, December 8 at Aurelia M. Cole Academy (150 Pitt Street, Clermont)
Everyone is invited to the free event but is...
Beta Theta ESA is celebrating Mardi Gras on Feb. 10 and invites all Parrotheads to meet them for Fun in Paradise.
The combination of lively costumes, music and activities, promises to make the evening a memorable celebration.
DJ and performer Renee...
By Holly Rosenau, MVA Equestrian Center Manager
Montverde Academy recently held its 2023 Spring Equestrian Showcase. We first celebrated our seniors, Victoria Vivaldi and Mariella Malabad, who entered the program shortly after Coach Ashley and I came into the picture....
On Thursday, July 20, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its monthly breakfast meeting at Sterling Event Venue, located at 20524 CR 455 in Minneola. The venue was quite a treat for those attending, since normally the events...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator
Montverde Academy of Wizardry, one of MVA’s specialty summer camps, gave students the opportunity to express themselves creatively while exploring their inner wizard before finishing off the week with an immersive experience at the...
Constitution Week
The City of Clermont recognized the Tomoka Chapter of the National SocietyDaughters of the American Revolution for encouraging education and the study of U.S.history.
The Constitution of the United States established a foundation for the successof the nation...
Johnsons Village Marketplace will be opening soon.
The nostalgic marketplace is located in Historic Downtown Clermont next to Clermont Historic Village (on the corner of West and Minneola).
Johnsons Village Marketplace is a one-stop shop offering an onsite butcher, deli...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Lonnie is an 18-wk-old girl Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 7 lbs. She is a happy, playful, lovable girl who enjoys running in the yard with her friends and playing with her toys. She...
Congratulations to Find Feed & Restore on the groundbreaking of Hannah Grace Gardens!
Hannah Grace Gardens provides affordable housing which allows working families to keep more of their income for other essentials like food, medicine, education, childcare and transportation.
The organization...
On the eve of its 20th Anniversary, CEO, W. Ben Flowers,Jr. shared news of the promotion of Paul Rountree, "I am excited to announce Paul's promotion to Bank President. He has been an integral part of our success and...
Article and photos by Chuck Seaver
The Townsend House, built in 1895, is a focal point of the Clermont Historical Society’s Museum, located at 490 West Avenue, Clermont. The Townsend family, wife Sallie and husband James, were well known throughout...
The City of Clermont Election Qualifying closed at 12 noon on Friday, June 16, 2023 for Seats 2 and 4.
The following have officially qualified for the Clermont City Council:
Seat 2 Jim Purvis
Seat 4 Max Krzyminski
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The vacant CVS Building located at 4405 South US Highway 27, (intersection of Hartwood Marsh Road and US Highway 27), may be transformed into a hospital-based, off-campus emergency clinic providing emergency services and care to the residents of South...
By Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Scott Landry enrolled at Montverde Academy as a postgraduate boarding student at the beginning of the school year. Scott graduated from The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, in the spring of 2023 and made the...
Lake Minneola High School Culinary Team catered this month's South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The culinary team cooked a tasty breakfast for more than 200 guests.
Student Johanna Joseph of Real Life Christian Academy was introduced as the Ray...
Catering Orders Generate Funding for Culinary Workforce Development Program
With the holiday season upon us, many people are looking for ways to support local hunger relief efforts. One way to give back, while also taking a break from preparing this...
Clermont Woman's Club member Daniela Martinez attended Find, Feed & Restore's Groundbreaking Ceremony in Mascotte.
Find Feed & Restore will soon begin construction on affordable housing at its Hannah Grace Gardens site.
Daniela took the opportunity to make the club's yearly...
by Julia Flohr
SOUTH LAKE AQUATIC CLUB (SLAC) member Rory Connelly reached the Junior National qualifying in the 100 butterfly and maintained above a 3.5 GPA to reach Scholastic All-American for USA Swimming. He is in Columbus, Ohio this week...
Congratulations to Montverde Academy Senior Josue Torres, who was accepted into two pre-college music camps this summer. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is one of the most comprehensive and acclaimed institutions for the study of music.
The music clinic offers...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club recently donated Lap Pads to Cornerstone Hospice. Accepting the pads is Sandy Acht, Volunteer Coordinator for Cornerstone. Sandy stated the lap pads are given to dementia patients and patients exhibiting...
Photos and Article by Audrey Davis, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
On the morning of July 26th, a dedication ceremony was held in honor of Aurelia M. Cole in anticipation of the August 10th opening of the new school located on the...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
June is a 2-yr-old Jack Russell mix weighing approximately 32 lbs. She was confiscated by animal services along with 28 others from a hoarding situation. She had no socialization at all. It took...
By Donna Wong, XC mom
The Lake Minneola High School Cross Country Team ended their regular season with the girls placing 2nd and the boys placing 3rd at the Lake & Sumter County XC Championship held at East Ridge High...
Since the late 1980s, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont has recognized those who are laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont by placing a USA flag on each site. The club began recognizing first responders as well in...
The Clermont Woman's Club recently had the opportunity to participate in the Clermont Historical Society's Heritage Day. It was a great event and we had the opportunity to talk with many of our Clermont neighbors. We also took the...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA visited Building Blocks Ministries to present a check to Dr. Paula Whetro, Executive Director.
"The visit to Building Blocks Ministries was warm and welcoming and the kids were awesome. I have presented a lot of checks...
Step back in time and relive the magic of the legendary Ed Sullivan Show with our captivating series, "Remembering Ed Sullivan." Get ready for an unforgettable journey through music history as we pay tribute to iconic artists who graced...
While Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway is usually the one swearing in new officers, he was the new officer being sworn in Tuesday as he was officially named the 2023-24 President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA).
“I am...
City of Clermont Mayor Tim Murry recently proclaimed the week of September 15-24 as National Ballroom Dancing Week.
Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way for people of all ages to enjoy meetingnew friends and benefit from exercise that is...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont Fire Department celebrated the in-service status of a brand-new fire engine, Engine 101, with a “Push-in and Wet-down” ceremony on Tuesday, October 17th at Clermont Fire Station...
Article by Donna Wong, XC Parent
Photos by Lauren Nasser, Kristin Pautienus, Donna Wong, XC Parents
It was another amazing showing for the Lake Minneola HAWKS at the FHSAA 3A District Meet at Whispering Pine Park in Inverness. The competition...
Capital Tacos-Clermont, a nationally-awarded Tex-Mex taco shop, is now open and serving made-from-scratch tacos., burritos, bowls, nachos, queso, quesadillas and more. Everything is made from scratch including the sauces.
The shop is located in the Clermont Regional Shopping Center at...
by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Village
If you didn’t have a chance to go to the Heritage Day Festival at the Historic Village, you missed a fun-filled day—Mother Nature even cooperated with perfect temperatures and nice breezes off Lake Minneola.
The...
On Tuesday, June 27, at the Clermont City Council Meeting, Mayor Tim Murry signed a proclamation declaring the City of Clermont a Purple Heart City.
A Purple Heart City:
The City of Clermont and the community have great admiration and the...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
Central Florida Dreamplex of Clermont held the official ribbon-cutting of its most recent program addition, The Friendship Place. The ribbon-cutting was hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 21st with...
Workforce Development Month was established by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) to celebrate the significant impact workforce development programs have had in re-building our economy, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.
“Workforce...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
by Tim Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The phrase “familiarity breeds success” once again came to fruition as East Ridge was the host for the Lake County Cross Country Championship. The East Ridge High School Boys Cross Country team continued...
Submitted by Julia Flohr
The Lake Minneola High School swim team participated in the Regional meet at the Long Center, Clearwater on Friday, November 3rd.
The boys finished 3rd and the girls finished 4th!
Ten swimmers are going on to the 3A...