For the Middle School Leadership and Service project this quarter, Meera Patel and Sanvhi Gandhi held a fundraiser, Penny Wars, from October 23–27, and raised $797 for the local nonprofit Give Kids the World.
In the Penny Wars fundraiser, each...
Submitted by Julia Flohr Larkin, Lake Minneola High School
Led by Coach Alex Baxter, Lake Minneola High School sent 10 athletes to the 3A FHSAA State Swimming championship on November 11, 2023. Highlights include these events/athletes making it to finals!
Girls...
Live Well Foundation Gives To the American Cancer Society, Cornerstone Hospice – The Mike Conley House, Hands of Hope America, Kiwanis Club of South Lake, New Beginnings of Central Florida and South Lake Community Ministries to receive grants.
Live Well...
On November 2, the Taste of South Lake and Business Expo was held at Clermont’s Waterfront Park in Clermont. The sold-out event provided an evening of food tasting from more than 30 local restaurants. After sampling the delicious offerings,...
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...
By Cadence Whitehouse, Division 9B Lieutenant Governor of the Florida District of Key Club International
Last weekend, I had the privilege of holding my first Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) at Montverde Academy.
Overall, we had over 15 attendees throughout Division 9B, including...
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 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...
Article submitted by Joan Kyle (photos furnished by the South Lake Tablet)
Presentation of the George F.Hixson Award
Each year Kiwanis Clubs across Florida celebrate the recipient of the highly esteemed George F. Hixson Award. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recognizes...
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...
Currently, there is one (1) open position to serve the remainder of a four-year term limit on the Community Redevelopment Agency Board, in which the term expires on June 7, 2024.
Applicants must reside or be engaged in business within...
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 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 &...
September 2023
Hello Clermont Champions,
School is underway, football has started and we are just a few weeks away from the holidays.
The beautiful, new Aurelia M. Cole Academy welcomed students, faculty and staff and is quite impressive. A very special thanks...
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...
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,...
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...
The qualifying period for Groveland’s municipal election ended June 16. Incumbent Vice Mayor Mike Radzik and Council Member Richard Skyzinski were unopposed, so there will be no city elections this year.
Radzik, who represents District 2, and Skyzinski, who represents...
The Baby DJ Toy Drive was held at the Florida Citrus Tower on Saturday, December 10. Those who donated a toy got a free ride to the top of the tower.
TO SEE A VIDEO HIGHLIGHT OF THE BABY...
This is Coach Brad Lord's first season at South Lake High School and his plan: A "Winning Year".
The 2022 season was long and difficult and ended with no wins/10 loses.
This year promises to be more successful.
The team boasts a...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
By Rhea Bisht, Sanvhi Gandhi, and Meera Patel, eighth-grade students
Our first stop in Washington, D.C. was the National Museum of American History. There we saw things such as cars and a remake of the bus where Rosa Parks sat....
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...
by Coach Grant Mollett
Photos contributed by Dave Worthington
September 9, 2023 at Lake Minneola High School,
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Hawks on the Hill Invitational, hosted by Lake Minneola High School. This...
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The staff and students of the South Lake/ Clermont branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties celebrated the placement of a Lending Library Book Box provided by the partnership of Read to Sydney and...
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...
Article and Photos by Chuck Weaver,
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...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the 2022 -23 Student of the Year is Pharmacy Technician student, Genise Acosta of Leesburg. Genise stated, “When my name was called at the graduation ceremony, I definitely was nervous to walk...
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...
Salt Shack, located on the shores of Lake Minneola at 846 West Osceola Street, Clermont, is closer to opening. The 6,669-square-foot building has been totally remodeled. The owner has a successful waterfront restaurant in Tampa and hopes to use...
The Hope Center and Thrift Store celebrated its grand opening and held an open house on Wednesday, September 13, at 1010 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce partnered with The West Orange Chamber of...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce's Monthly Breakfast was held on Thursday, July 20, at Sterling Event Venue, located at 20523 CR 455, Minneola.
Minneola City Council members, Mayor Pat Kelley, Pam Serviss, Debbie Flinn, Erick Hernandez and Joe Saunders,...
submitted by Coach Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The East Ridge Boys Cross Country team, for the second week in a row, was just edged out by one of their opponents. Much like the week before at the Deland Invitational...
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...
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...
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....
Salt Shack, located at 846 West Osceola Street, was formerly known as Lilly’s on the Lake. The building was constructed in 2015 as a restaurant. In 2021, City Staff received complaints of distasteful events held at the restaurant. The...
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...
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...
Dancing Under The Stars will take place on Friday, Nov. 17 at 6 pm at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Support your local homeless while enjoying a fun-filled evening with local Community Leaders participating in a dance competition to...
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...
Montverde Academy Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Kahley Armstrong as head softball coach.
Armstrong comes to Montverde Academy with a wealth of success in softball as both a coach and a player. Her most recent coaching position...
The South Lake Tablet is proud to announce that Chuck Seaver has joined the team! Chuck will be keeping the community aware of many of the spotlights, highlights and events in the area. He will also have and will share...
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...