submitted by Ricky Raymond, Vice President of Public Relations at Clermont Toastmasters.   The winners of the meeting on September 11th:   Acting President - Sabrina Malley Best Speaker - Nancy Wilkins Icebreaker - Desana Parsons Best TableTopics - Diane Radcliffe Spark Plug Award - David Norton   Next...
Submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue Rudolph & Waddles are bonded 10-month-old male Terrier mixes weighing approximately 10 lbs. We expect them to be around 20 lbs. when fully grown. Rudolph has medium-length hair and Waddles has short hair....
  Clermont Woman's Club President, Helen Cooney and Treasurer, Debbie Milwee presented a check to Martin Rohleder, Technical Theatre Director at East Ridge High School.   CWC is a sponsor for their up-coming theatre season.   The Clermont Woman's Club is a Federated...
Four Beta Theta pledges have officially been installed into Beta Theta- ESA, a service organization that was chartered nearly 45 years ago in Clermont. Kassier Murry, Patti Carresquillo, Donna Graham and Michele Barnard Pines were welcomed as Beta Theta's newest...
Graffiti Junction recently closed and in its place comes Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House (an Irish pub), located at 2400 S Hwy 27 Suite #1 - 101, Clermont, FL 34711.  The dine-in or take-out pub offers authentic Irish cuisine such...
DarkSky International announced that the City of Groveland, Florida, Is certified as a Dark Sky Community, making it the first city in Florida and the first in the Southeastern United States to receive the honor. This coveted certification further...
Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley provided an overview of the state of the City of Minneola at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Thursday, July 20 at Sterling Event Venue, located at 20524 CR 455, Minneola. Mayor Kelly's primary...
Save A Lot  CLOSING: Save A Lot, a discount supermarket chain, located at 1203 W. Highway 50, ste 1, Clermont, will close its doors on September 30th.  Save A Lot, located at 13375 W. Colonial Dr. in Winter Garden, will...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Iain Plank, Class of 2023 alum, has returned to campus to volunteer his time with EA Sports Gaming at Montverde Academy. When he was a student at MVA, he was a member of the...
The American Foundation for the Blind has said that there are more than 500,000 ofFlorida’s citizens who have vision difficulties.   Persons with disabilities are part of the community and have the right to safeand functional use of the streets,...
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department- South Division held its annual Trunk or Treat event at the Sheriff’s South Substation, 15855 SR-50, Clermont, on October 28th. The event was complete with mounted patrol horses, search K-9 teams and plenty of free...
submitted by the Animal League   Rebel is a handsome 2-year-old Chocolate Labrador Retriever blend weighing in around 60 pounds. He is a sweet, playful and friendly boy with a good amount of energy. He gets along well with other dogs...
By The Animal League   Sofie is the cutest little 13-year-old black and white Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier (Morkie) blend. Miss Sofie is a quiet and dainty girl weighing in around 7 pounds. Although she can be a little shy when meeting new...
Macy's Department Store is coming to the Winter Garden Village in the space being vacated by Bed Bath & Beyond located at 3215 Daniels Road.  Chocolate Factory Coming to Groveland - Behr’s Chocolates has plans to renovate and...
Story by Chuck Seaver   Chelsea King Burney was a young, healthy, and happy expectant mother excited about the arrival of her baby boy in a few months. Chelsea and her husband, Brian, were looking forward to getting started with their...
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery And Bistro opened in February at 139 N Hwy 27 in the Citrus Tower and is one of the best-kept secrets in South Lake. The restaurant's brightly-colored decor, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and tasty flavored sangrias...
By Coach Grant Mollett, Girls Cross Country  Photos contributed by Jeff Warren and Dave Worthington.   Winter Garden, Florida  (September 23)The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School Invitational in Winter Garden on Saturday...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet In a time when downtown Clermont remained dark at night, and electricity would be promised to the downtown businesses and streets by the summer of 1915, there would be a matrimonial union that...
Congratulations to our Central Florida Dreamplex, October Terrific Kids!    Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they are.    Kiwanis Club of Clermont President Chuck Seaver...
November 28th is a global giving opportunity for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to raise money, like Give A Day Foundation’s Champion Circle. Middle and high school years are tough for a teen. Add the struggles with reading, mathematics and science...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its business breakfast on St. Patrick's Day (Friday, March 17) and lots of green filled the room at the Clermont City Center. Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell of the Lake County Sheriff's Department was the...
What is TAC? TAC is our leadership development program where students have the opportunity to work with professional mentors to design and execute our year-round programs for the teen community. TAC Teams There are weekly meetings and one Friday a month, all...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Inspector General Department recently underwent a Quality Assessment Review conducted by the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA), earning the highest rating "  The assessment, the first for the Department,...
On Friday, September 15, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a First Responders Appreciation breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.  The event was filled to capacity. First Responders from across South Lake were recognized for their service and...
The Aurelia Cole Academy recently opened in Clermont for students in kindergarten through 8 grades. The school requires uniforms and is establishing an emergency clothes closet and food pantry for its students in need. The students must wear red,...
Building Blocks Ministries’ Adult Day Training Program needs empty rinsed aluminum cans to support their “Cans for Cash” project. Your empty bag of cans can make an impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, and those in...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs Lower School K-Kids have been busy serving the MVA community, as well as helping to fill needs in the larger community. Led by Ms. Kim Schield, a teacher...
The Citrus Tower's Holiday Light Show, a favorite of young and old, is back again this holiday season from 7 pm-9 pm each night until the end of the year.  Get into the holiday spirit.   Enjoy the free event...
Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont   Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont continues its partnership of Lending Library book boxes for the South Lake Community.   The most recent library box was delivered to the Groveland Police Department’s...
submitted by New Beginnings of Central Florida New Beginnings of Central Florida just celebrated a milestone graduation ceremony to help a family start fresh to rebuild their lives here in Clermont. New Beginnings remains dedicated to help the homeless and...
The Teamont Cafe had its grand opening on Tuesday, September 5, on the Lake Sumter State College South Lake Campus at 1250 N. Hancock Rd., Clermont.  The cafe was filled with LSSC students; some were reading, some enjoying a...
The View at Clermont National is not just a spectacular view; it's so much more. The Driving Range is open daily and not your average driving range. It can track and analyze your shots with Toptracer technology. You can improve...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet We, at the South Lake Tablet, have found that our community is the home of people with blended backgrounds, possessing an assortment of talents, interests, and experiences. Many of these unique people go far...
Let's Talk About specializes in helping individuals, couples, and marriages overcome obstacles that sometimes prevent living a happy and healthy life. While not every issue will have the desired solution, Let's Talk About will work to find a healthy...
South Lake Art League is happy to sponsor the 3rd annual high school art show. Thirty-five pieces of art are currently on display throughout the month. Art teachers Nesly Latorre, East Ridge High School and Jennifer Viola, South Lake...
The Clermont Boat Parade is one of the most anticipated events of the Holiday Season. Spectators lined the parade route anticipating the long line of beautifully decorated, colorfully lighted boats.   The winners were: First Place Boat #5 Mike Damelio, Penny Yammer &...
Poised for its public launch, the Montgomery Center of Excellence (MCOE) receives a generous $1Million commitment from Sonya Montgomery, Clermont, Florida native and Chief Executive Officer of The Desoto Group. MCOE is a philanthropic organization with a vision to inspire...
submitted by Ricky Raymond, Clermont Toastmasters.   Toastmasters International, established in 1924, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters help members deliver their message clearly, concisely, and with confidence. Meetings usually last about...
Guru Indian Restaurant is celebrating 9 wonderful years here in Clermont. Guru offers you a unique local experience in top-quality gourmet Indian dining. Guru Restaurant was founded by Master Chef Uday Kadam in Clermont as he felt it was...
The Cross Ridge Exchange, located just south of Clermont Landing between Wal-Mart Supercenter and BJ’s Wholesale, features 500ft of frontage on Highway 27, with direct access, and additional access from both Cross Ridge Road and shared access from BJs...
submitted by The Animal League   Tigger is a handsome brindle striped, one-year-old Plott Hound blend weighing in around 48 pounds. He is a such a happy-go-lucky fellow, he’s sweet, playful and a friendly boy with a good amount of energy....
Retired Teacher Toni Bell, nicknamed  "Ma Bell" by her students, taught thousands of kids over her 30 years as an educator.  Today, she is still teaching, though the students are older and the lessons learned are by her example. In...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions”  is a book about Clermont, spanning the Ice Age era, the first area's Native Americans, the founders of modern-day Clermont, and the years leading up to 2019. The book...
By Nichole Smith MVA Upper School students volunteered with the Habitat for Humanity Youth Impact Project to paint and repair the exterior of the home of an elderly man in Groveland. These projects are explicitly designated for high school students....
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont The Kiwanis Club of Clermont has enjoyed a long-time partnership with the City of Clermont and the club’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day flag programs at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont. The club places a...
Nonprofit Hosting Donation Drive, Offering Discounts As Central Floridians prepare for the start of a new school year, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) is supporting local families and educators in multiple ways. From Aug. 1 to 31, teachers and educational...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation plane. On September 16, 2023 she was in the pilot’s seat when Chapter 534 of the Experimental Aircraft Association held a...
Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation held its Inaugural Pink Ribbon 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct 15, at 8 am. The event was held at Lake David Park in Groveland to support the organization's mission to provide comprehensive services to...
submitted by Josh Castleman A community SWIM RUN (or walk) will be held on Sunday, Nov 19. The events are open to Adults and youth, beginning at 1 pm, 2 pm and 2:30 pm. The event will utilize the beautiful...
On Saturday, Nov. 11,  a Veterans Day Tribute was held to honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States armed forces. The event began at 9:30 am with a parade along...
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