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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Submitted by Holly Burkett, Special Populations/Campus Life Coordinator
LIVE IT Events presented Lake Technical College a $13,000 check to benefit students during the 2023-24 academic year. These funds were raised at the second annual Mount Dora LIVE IT Ride, a...
submitted by LANGD
When the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in 2020, nobody could have imagined its impact on so many families trying to make ends meet. At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we saw firsthand the staggering number of households...
ALDI announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. It plans to add approximately 400 stores and expand access to great products at the lowest possible prices
“Like ALDI, Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket have...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
By Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students For Multiculturalism, Leadership and Student Programs
On Saturday, September 23, Upper School students volunteered at the Hope Center Thrift Store located on Dillard Street in Winter Garden. “We helped organize, clean, stock, and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This year marks the 100th anniversary of when the Clermont Fire Department and from October 24, through the next 12 months the Clermont Fire Department will celebrate with the community this Centennial achievement.
The Centennial Celebration will honor the past and...
The Community celebrated fall with a day filled with autumn activities at the Annual Harvest Festival hosted by Advent Health on Saturday, October 28 in Downtown Clermont.
Music, costume contests, fall treats, an array of food and beverage vendors, along...
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 Anjanette Mercer, President of the Pastfinders of SL
This is your last chance this year to start the most fulfilling journey of your life.
Have you always wanted to learn more about where you come from? Who were your...
by Donna Wong, XC parent
photos by Donna Wong & Tasha Keller, XC parents
It was a gorgeous morning for a 5K race this past Saturday and the HAWKS Last Chance Open brought the excitement! More than 17 teams participated...
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...
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...
Clermont Police once again emerged as champions for the third consecutive year at The Battle For Hope Fundraiser to benefit Find, Feed, Restore.
The friendly challenge between Police Chief Charles Broadway and his Cops vs. State Representative Taylor Yarkosky and...
Submitted by South Lake High School Coach Lord
On Friday, November 3, the South Lake Eagles challenged the Olympia Titans at South Lake High School.
Final Score: Olympia 28 South Lake 0
Game Summary: The Eagles fell on Senior Night to the...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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....
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 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 Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club would like to wish all our members, family, friends and neighbors a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! We appreciate all the support we receive from South Lake throughout the year...
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...
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...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) cross-country head coach Cristy Snellgroves has been selected as the Women's Distance Coach by USA Track & Field for the Pan American U20 Championships, being held August 4-6, 2023, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
The Pan American...
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...