Autumn Archer considers herself a foodie and has known from an early age that she was going to be a chef one day. While attending Umatilla High School, she was enrolled in culinary classes and her instructor mentioned that...
Choosing a baby name is one of the first -- and most difficult decisions -- new parents have to make. After all, the decision lasts a lifetime, and there are so many options ranging from trendy to timeless.
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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...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
In a time when downtown Clermont remained dark at night, and electricity would be promised to the downtown businesses and streets by the summer of 1915, there would be a matrimonial union that...
Submitted by Bob Farrell
On May 5th, the VFW Post #5277 and Auxiliary members donated food to two schools in Clermont for the “VFW Still Serving” program which continued through May 31st.
Accepting the food at the Sawgrass Bay Elementary School...
November 28th is a global giving opportunity for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to raise money, like Give A Day Foundation’s Champion Circle. Middle and high school years are tough for a teen. Add the struggles with reading, mathematics and science...
by Chuck Seaver, The South Lake Tablet
The Spanish, stucco-style structure located at 659 West Juniata Street in Clermont has a long and transitional history in its ninety-eight-year-old existence. A history that began as a home and has paved its...
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...
by Chuck Seaver
The vision of South Lake Memorial Hospital was an idea born by fifteen young women in 1939. The women met to organize the Clermont Welfare League in 1938 with the original intent of establishing a first aid...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Two historical structures located at the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, Clermont received some much-needed repairs recently with new roofs.
The original Cooper Memorial Library, a wooden structure built in 1914 and once located...
On Tuesday, June 27, at the Clermont City Council Meeting, Mayor Tim Murry signed a proclamation declaring the City of Clermont a Purple Heart City.
A Purple Heart City:
The City of Clermont and the community have great admiration and the...
Photos and Article by Audrey Davis, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
On the morning of July 26th, a dedication ceremony was held in honor of Aurelia M. Cole in anticipation of the August 10th opening of the new school located on the...
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...
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...
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...
Article by Audrey Davis, South Lake Tablet
This week on August 7th and 8th, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its 33rd Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. The event welcomed over 1,600 elementary, middle school, and high school teachers...
Submitted by MVA News
Trinity Clarke, a rising eleventh grader at Montverde Academy, competed in the Scotiabank Junior Monarch Annual Competition in Barbados.
As the representation of schools drives this competition, it was Trinity’s pleasure to represent MVA for her second...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
Central Florida Dreamplex of Clermont held the official ribbon-cutting of its most recent program addition, The Friendship Place. The ribbon-cutting was hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 21st with...
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...
Loneliness can affect people of every age but for the elderly, it is more apparent with, perhaps, the loss of a spouse or a close friend.
Below are positive ways you can overcome loneliness.
Article by DAN SMITH, SeniorLivingRetirement.com
ON OVERCOMING...
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...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
Every once in a while, a Young Eagles Rally will allow a young person to stand out in the crowd of their peers because they display a serious interest in learning how to fly.
If...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays announced the winner of the 2023 High School Voter Registration Challenge for Lake County Public High Schools during the bi-weekly meeting of the Lake County School Board.
Senior Government Honors and AP Government...
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...
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 &...
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...
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 community gathered for an exhilarating tree-lighting ceremony, illuminating Lake David Park on Friday, Dec. 8. Before the ceremony Santa and Mrs. Claus joined the festivities to meet their beloved followers.
On Saturday morning, a lively parade of floats and...
Article and Photos ByTed Luebbers
Are you one of those people who when walking down the street and hearing an airplane fly overhead, you are compelled to stop, and look skyward to see that plane? Maybe you once had a...
A spotlight was on fashion when the Clermont Woman's Club presented "Salute to Fashion" on November 11.
Community involvement was the key to making this year's fashion show successful! Guru Restaurant & Catering was the main sponsor. Many other community...
Pickle Ball is America’s fastest-growing sport. Pickleball lines were painted on Lake Felter and Kehlor Center courts, and as the sport continued to gain local popularity and players, the decision was made to build new courts at the ARC.
Mayor...
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...
The Boys & Girls Club Of America
Mental health grant designed to empower youth to heal, build resilience and navigate emotional challenges.
The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state’s leading health insurer, announced today that it is providing...
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...
New Beginnings of Central Florida is dedicated to helping the homeless and less fortunate in South Lake County, to revitalize their lives through counseling services, work, and affordable housing.
Co-Founder Steve Smith and Executive Director notes, “Some people think that...
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...
by Julia Flohr
SOUTH LAKE AQUATIC CLUB (SLAC) member Rory Connelly reached the Junior National qualifying in the 100 butterfly and maintained above a 3.5 GPA to reach Scholastic All-American for USA Swimming. He is in Columbus, Ohio this week...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its business breakfast on St. Patrick's Day (Friday, March 17) and lots of green filled the room at the Clermont City Center.
Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell of the Lake County Sheriff's Department was the...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Over the summer, Tyler Price, a rising sophomore in Montverde Academy’s Theatre Conservatory, screened one of his recent short films, "Dream On," at The Enzian Theater, a nonprofit arthouse movie theater in Maitland, Florida....
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,...