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...
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...
The keynote presenter at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting was President & CEO of The Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida, Jamie Merrill. Jamie became President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Central...
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 A Forever Home Animal Rescue Bailey is a 3-yr-old Lab mix weighing 62 lbs. This sweet boy was thrown out of a car and the people behind were able to save him and bring him to us....
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...
The American Foundation for the Blind has said that there are more than 500,000 ofFlorida’s citizens who have vision difficulties.   Persons with disabilities are part of the community and have the right to safeand functional use of the streets,...
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...
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...
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...
From The Animal League Scrabble is an adorable 3 ½ year old male Rat Terrier/Chihuahua blend weighing in around 22 pounds.  He is so sweet and friendly, comes running to you with literally a big smile on his face.  He...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
 Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation celebrated the 2023 class of Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award Recipients at a ceremony this week.  “We are proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of our distinguished alumni and hall of...
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...
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 the Animal League Event:            Pet Photos with Santa Benefiting:      The Animal League When:            Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm              ...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue June is a 2-yr-old Jack Russell mix weighing approximately 32 lbs. She was confiscated by animal services along with 28 others from a hoarding situation. She had no socialization at all. It took...
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...
PetVet 365-Clermont has recently opened at 1670 E Hwy 50 Suite E, (next to Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in the Home Depot Shopping Center).   Owners Dr. Laura Click, Dr. Lori Gifford, along with Dr. Laura Bork and staff...
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...
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...
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...
By Donna Wong, LMHS XC Parent The Lake Minneola XC team showed some grit among a tough field of competitors at the Tohopekliga XC Invitational this past weekend in Kissimmee. The girls were down two runners and finished seventh in...
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...
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...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue Aeon and Cirius are bonded “brothers”. Aeon is a 2-year-old Terrier mix weighing 15 pounds. His “brother” Cirius is a 1-year-old Dachshund mix weighing 13 pounds. Aeon is more timid and wary of...
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...
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...
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...
 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...
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...
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 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 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...
The Joint Chiropractic of Clermont, 2391 South Highway 27, Suite 18, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, September 21st with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.   The grand opening includes a free visit special through Saturday,...
New Beginnings recently received the highest level of recognition from GuideStar! The Platinum 5-Star Seal of Transparency was awarded by the world's largest source of non-profit information. GuideStar is used by donors, corporations, and foundations to evaluate the transparency...
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...
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...
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...
Article by Coach Mollett, East Ridge High School   Photos contributed by Mr. Jeff Warren and Mrs. Quiana Peterson. September 16, 2023, Port Orange, Florida   The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Savanna and David Mohney Memorial...
City of Clermont Mayor Tim Murry recently proclaimed the week of September 15-24 as National Ballroom Dancing Week.     Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way for people of all ages to enjoy meetingnew friends and benefit from exercise that is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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