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...
Lake Sumter State College at Cagan Crossing is the college's first new location since 1999.
The convenient new location will make a positive impact on its students by providing access to higher education options near where they live and work. LSSC...
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...
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 Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
The Salt Shack has recently signed a long-term lease and will be taking the restaurant space at the location formerly known as Lilly's on the Lake (located on Lake Minneola at 846 W Osceola...
submitted by Grace Rabano, Publicity Lead for Clermont Garden Club
The Yard of the Month for November chosen by the Clermont Garden Club is a previous nominee, but the splendor in the garden of Karen Geisinger on 12002 Burton Street, Clermont...
One of the things Audrey Davis, an intern at the South Lake Tablet, wants to learn more about is her community.
No better place to start learning than at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, an organization that...
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...
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...
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...
submitted by The Animal League
Cuddles is a 6yr old, 7-pound Chihuahua blend and she is looking for her forever family. She is on the lower energy side and would love to sit next to you on the couch or...
submitted by the Animal League
Harriet is a sweet little 5-year-old West Highland Terrier Blend who weighs about 17#. This little lady is very sweet and playful and she loves tennis balls! A nice backyard where she can explore and...
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...
The Groveland Historical Society and Museum is hosting a Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec 16 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Historical Museum at 243 Lake Ave., Groveland.
All types of items are available.
If you'd like further...
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...
Lake Technical College Students of the Month For September:
Henry Klotkowski – Accounting Operations
Kyle Saravia – Adult Education
Collin Swinnes - Automotive Service Technology 1
Bayleigh Carver – Cosmetology
Erik Estrada – Diesel Systems Technician 2
Raimundo...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Hammer & Company Barbershop, 1600 Hancock Road, Clermont, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, December 6th.
Conveniently located at the intersection of Hancock Road...
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Clermont Hometown Christmas Parade began its march from Waterfront Park traveling down W. Montrose Street to the delight of excited spectators along the route. The parade held an array of decorated floats, holiday dancers,...
by Coach Lord, South Lake High School
Date: 9/30/2023
Opponent: Lake Minneola High School
Final Score: Lake Minneola 62 South Lake High School 14
Place: @ Lake Minneola
Game Summary:
Lake Minneola High School Hawks proved to be too much to handle last Thursday night...
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...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Talk to Me is the newest scary movies to hit theaters. A group of teenagers discover that they can use an embalmed hand to communicate with the dead. The experience is addicting and they...
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 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...
On Saturday, Sept 24, The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the fifth, fun-filled Sips & Salsa Festival at Waterfront Park.
Food trucks offered an assortment of cultural cuisine: tacos, empanadas, quesadillas as well as...
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...
Article by Chuck Seaver
Clermont Police Chief Charles “Chuck” Broadway began his law enforcement career as a New York City Police Officer in 1996. Twenty-seven years later, Broadway will be appointed as the Florida Police Chief’s Association (FPCA) President, an...
Integra Heights, 2100 Olympus Blvd., Clermont, held its grand opening on Tuesday, November 7. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce provided the ribbon-cutting celebration.
Located near Lake Louisa State Park, and part of the Olympus Master development, the...
Submitted by Grace Rabano and The Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club, led by Helen Ribbe, beautified the grounds at Minneola Place, an assisted living facility on S.Main St. in Minneola. With a generous cash donation, the...
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...
The American Geographical Society (AGS) has named Staci Mauro of Lake Minneola High School in Lake County as a 2023 AGS Geography Teacher Fellow. Teachers were selected from across the United States and will receive special opportunities to support...
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...
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...
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...
The General Election of the City of Clermont shall be held on the 7th day of November 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. EST at suchprecinct locations as determined and noticed by the Lake County...
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....
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...
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...
After a thorough interview process, Shirica Gulledge has been names Director of Dreamplex Therapeutic School (DTS)
Shirica Gulledge, an accomplished and passionate educator, brings a wealth of experience to her new roles as DTS Director. With over 20 years of...
No green space to plant your favorite Fall vegetables? No problem! Rent a garden bed for just $30 per year at the Clermont Community Garden.
Applications for 2024 are now being accepted.
The Clermont Community Garden is located at the Clermont...
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...
By Mrs. Joslyn Roberts-Judy, Montverde Academy Middle School Life Science Teacher
Middle School students at Montverde Academy use hands-on laboratory testing to gain insights into the importance of water. Middle School Life Science teacher, Mrs. Roberts-Judy, developed resources while attending...
Kelly Stone is a new member of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Kelly is very active in the South Lake Community in many ways, including her service as a uniformed lieutenant with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Kelly is also...
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...
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...
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...
Hello Clermont Champions,
Our annual Red, White & BOOM! event was wonderful! It was hot, but the rain held off and best estimates are more than 10,000 people stopped by and gathered lakeside to celebrate our country’s birthday. The evening...
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...
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...
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...