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...
Dorcas Way Community Outreach and the City of Mascotte prepare for an end-of-year celebration. On Saturday, Dec 23, enjoy food, live music, free toys, storytime with Mrs. Clause, clothing (for those in need), and raffles at Mascotte Civic Center...
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...
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...
Costco Wholesale Warehouse officially opens on November 14. The Warehouse is located on a 20-acre site located on State Road 50 north of Magnolia Pointe-Clermont, next to the Hyundai Dealership.
Costco is a membership-only warehouse club that offers a...
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...
Led by Coaches Leon Florez and Blake Rubeor, the Lady Knights kicked off this season with a couple of home matches at Legends Golf and Country Club.
The team has started the season 5-0. Seniors Ava Pike and Alondra Vargas-Negron, along with underclassmembers Alexandra Remaklus,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New Beginnings of Central Florida celebrated its 13TH annual Gala at the Clermont Arts Center with over 450 people attending. The 2023 Dancing Under the Stars Gala had eight community leaders showcasing their best dance moves to electrify the...
From the Animal League
Spice is a sweet little German Shephard 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 along...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Results and Summary by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
Date: 10/20/2023
Opponent: St. Cloud
Final Score: St. Cloud 7 SLHS 0
Place: SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Game Summary:
The St. Cloud Bulldogs came out on top last Friday over the South Lake High...
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...
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...
Since the late 1980s, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont has recognized those who are laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont by placing a USA flag on each site. The club began recognizing first responders as well in...
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...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Plane flew into theaters this past weekend, and with it we got the first action movie of the year. Gerard Butler plays Captain Torrance who must put all of his skills to the test...
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
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...
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 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...
Join a fun end-of-the-year celebration including the annual Axy Awards presentation to the most blind-friendly businesses in Lake and Sumter Counties. Help celebrate these companies whose extraordinary customer service helps remove barriers to independence for people with vision loss...
Congratulations to club member of the month!
Audrey Jackson-Morgan has been an active Kiwanis Club of Clermont member for 16 years.
She has chaired several committees over the years, including the club’s annual prayer breakfast. Audrey has also served as club...
Tanja Gerhartz, Economic Development Director for the City of Winter Garden, has announced her retirement after serving in that positon for more than 13 years. Her last day will be August 4, 2023.
While at the City of Winter Garden,...
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...
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...
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,...
October 2023
Hello Clermont Champions,
I recently had the honor of assisting the Clermont Fire Department in honoring an age-old tradition of celebrating the addition of a brand-new fire truck with a “Push In” ceremony.
First, water from the retiring engine was...
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...
Members of the South Lake High School Eagle Football Team got together recently to help 'Love Groveland' feed and help the needy in the Groveland area.
'Love Groveland' is a community program, that provides hot meals and a small...
Congratulations to Montverde Academy Senior Josue Torres, who was accepted into two pre-college music camps this summer. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is one of the most comprehensive and acclaimed institutions for the study of music.
The music clinic offers...
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...
Article by Donna Wong, XC Parent
Photos by Lauren Nasser, Kristin Pautienus, Donna Wong, XC Parents
It was another amazing showing for the Lake Minneola HAWKS at the FHSAA 3A District Meet at Whispering Pine Park in Inverness. The competition...
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...
The Clermont Woman's Club sponsored a table at the 2nd Annual First Responders Breakfast held at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. It's South Lake's way of saying thank you for all you do to our Police Departments, Sheriff's Department,...
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 Elese Tomlin Community Center is transforming into a place providing a wider range of amenities and resources. The Center's new name "The Elese Tomlin Empowerment Center" reflects its extended goals to create a peaceful and safe environment for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...