Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont National, 2601 Diamond Club Drive, Clermont, officially opened its new driving range and restaurant, "The View" and outside patio, known as "Top of the Hill" on Friday, November 3.
The South Lake...
Clermont Performing Arts Center is compiling a lineup of live shows for the 2023-2024 Season.
Tickets are currently on sale for:
July 15, 8 p.m. - Ron Feingold Comedy Series: Ritch Shydner
Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. - Absolute Queen
Sept. 15, 2 p.m....
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...
Roxie is a 12-year-old Maltese weighing approximately 11 pounds. This sweet girl was dumped at a high-kill shelter and was on the euthanizer list when we rescued her. She is blind but is so sweet and lovable that you...
The Aspen Institute has named Lake-Sumter State College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges....
Not only has the time FINALLY come to shop at Plato's Closet but double points, bounce-back coupons, and giveaways for handbags, Ulta beauty baskets, restaurant and nail gift cards, and more will be given to customers during the grand...
submitted by Leon Florez, East Ridge High School
Junior Alexandra Remaklus has won the FHSAA 3A Region 2 Regional Championship for East Ridge High School. Going into the tournament, Alex was already the District Champion with the low round of...
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...
Submitted by the Animal League
Event: Pet Photos with Santa
Benefiting: The Animal League
When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
...
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...
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...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont is rich in history, especially in the areas of West Montrose Street and the surrounding areas where the original incorporation included 2,000 acres that would become the Town of Clermont....
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...
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...
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
On Saturday, November 4, MVA hosted the Eagle Lego Robotics Scrimmage for 17 middle school robotics teams across Central Florida, including three MVA middle school teams—#Grandma, #Grandpa, and #Uncle. The competition consisted of two parts:...
by South Lake High Football Coach Brad Lord
Wednesday Night October 25th the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Football District 8 coaches from Lake, Sumter, and Citrus County met and voted for the FACA all district all-star team. South Lake High...
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...
Clermont City Council welcomed a new member and bid a fond goodbye to an outgoing member at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at City Hall.
Newly elected Council Member Chandra L. Myers was sworn in and welcomed to...
Naming a Zeus is an honor that the Beta Theta members bestow on the man who goes that extra mile to assist the Chapter. Awards Chairmember and President Terry Moherek presented the coveted Zeus Award to long-time supporter Bill...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont remained a sleepy little town in 1952 with plenty of available vacant land that led some to dream big and sharpen their entrepreneurial abilities. Dreams became reality for A.W. Thacker when he purchased...
Toastmasters International, established in 1924, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership skills. Clermont Toastmasters is part of an organization with more than 280,000 members in 14,700 clubs across countries.
Toastmasters help members...
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...
By Matthew Parets, Upper School Teacher
Since the beginning of the semester, students in the 3D Design and Printing course have been learning about the details of how 3D printers work and how to use the design software to create...
submitted by Michelle Delaney, Beta Theta Philanthropic Chair
Members of Beta Theta ESA are proud to support Wreaths Across America and its mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom....
Submitted by The Animal League
Dolce is a handsome black 1 ½ -year-old Labradoodle blend weighing in around 65 pounds. He has a big goofball personality, he’s sweet, playful and a friendly boy with a good amount of energy. He...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Lower School students at Montverde Academy have been working extra hard to prepare for this year’s garden in Mrs. Whiffen’s science class.
On Friday, they sat in the shade while she read them a book...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently unveiled the “Harold Cummings- Clermont Battalion Sea Cadet Corps” scholarship.
(Ret.) Colonel Harold Cummings was not only a career military man but a dedicated and loyal member of this club for 25 years.
During those...
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...
Article and photos by Donna Wong, LMHS XC Parent
It was a gorgeous morning on the Hill this past Saturday as the Lake Minneola Hawks hosted the 13th Annual Hawks on the Hill XC Open. More than 16 teams participated...
Hope Preparatory Christian Academy (HPA) is a private school serving academic professionals grades Kindergarten through 12th, located in Groveland.
Established in 2016 by Dr. Tony and Jodie McCoy, HPA’s mission is to Educate, Elevate and Empower all students in mind,...
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...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays announced the winner of the 2023 High School Voter Registration Challenge for Lake County Public High Schools during the bi-weekly meeting of the Lake County School Board.
Senior Government Honors and AP Government...
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
...
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...
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...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde University
During the Upper School Assembly on Wednesday, October 4, MVA Donated 28 Bikes to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Shop with a Cop Program
The Class of 2024 assembled 28 bikes and took them for...
Johanna Joseph of Real Life Christian Academy was presented with the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Leader Scholarship by Thom Kieft, 2023 Board Chair of the South Lake Chamber and Lake-Sumter State College VP Facilities Planning and Operations Facilities.
The Ray Goodgame...
“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...
Article by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Dave Worthington, Jeff Warren, and Quiana Peterson
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Lake County Championships on Saturday morning. East Ridge...
submitted by The Animal League
Spice is a sweet little German Shepherd blend. She is about one year old and weighs in at a petite 33 pounds. She is super friendly, loves people, children, and other dogs. She also gets...
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 Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is gearing up for another exciting year thanks to historic state investments in the Florida College System. In June, the District Board of Trustees approved a $64.4 million budget...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Yale. This is in response to a water sample taken on 9/11/2023. The public should...
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...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator
The 19th Annual Celebrating Education Legacy Ball was a huge success. It was a special night celebrating Mrs. Sandra Stephens, Trustee Legacy Award recipient, and Ms. Meristell Shackelford, Educator Legacy Award recipient.
Congratulations to our...
By Grace Rabano, Clermont Garden Club
Clermont Garden Club members worked with children at Head Start on E. Desoto St. in Clermont to plant vegetables (such as beans and squash) in their fall-raised garden beds. The gardens are a project...
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...
South Lake County Races
CLERMONT CITY COUNCIL SEAT 4
Candidate
Votes
Percent
MYERS
1,877
51.76%
KRZYMINSKI
1,826
48.24%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MASCOTTE CITY COUNCIL SEAT 5
Candidate
Votes
Percent
BRASHER
109
57.67%
HODGE
80
42.33%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL SEAT 1
Candidate
Votes
Percent
SERVISS
1,063
68.98%
LUNA
478
31.02%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL SEAT 3
Candidate
Votes
Percent
KELLEY
828
52.11%
FOCHT
761
47.89%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL SEAT...
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...