Clermont Elementary School is closing in June and will be converted to the Lincoln Park Education Center, a name that School Board members approved last week in homage to The Lincoln Park School, which educated African American children in...
Building Blocks Ministries announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled eligible participants at the center listed below and...
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,...
Pinsa Fire Pizza held its grand opening on Thursday, April 6 at the Montrose Street Market, located in Downtown Clermont. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at a ribbon cutting.
Pinsa is a healthy alternative to pizza....
Athena Pelvic Therapy celebrated its grand opening at 738 8th Street in downtown Clermont on August 23. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
Athena Pelvic Therapy specializes in pelvic therapy treatment services for all...
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...
Clermont City Council approved the annexation, land use plan amendment, and rezoning of property lying north of SR 50 and west of Autoplex Lane, abutting Carmax (west) and Toyota of Clermont (east) at the June 28 council meeting.
Approval allows TESLA,...
Guru Indian Restaurant has been consistently serving authentic and award-winning savory Indian cuisine here in Clermont for over 9 years.
Awards & Honors: Guru Indian Restaurant has earned dozens of fine dining honors, feature stories and awards. It repeatedly earned...
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...
A plan that had been in place for over a year came together on Thursday, February 2, when the Realtors Association of Lake And Sumter Counties "Opened its Doors" at 1655 E. Hwy 50, Ste 301.
Attendees were given an...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Way Academy, 105 East Baker Street, Minneola, enjoyed its first day of the new school year with an opening day ribbon-cutting sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
The new school is open...
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...
Kroger Delivery today announced it will now accept EBT payment for all online grocery orders.
“Thousands of Kroger Delivery shoppers place digital orders every week,” said Rebekah Manis, Senior Director, Kroger Fulfillment Centers. “Now, we are opening our digital grocery...
Lake-Sumter State College proudly welcomed students to campus today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with opportunities. This year is especially remarkable as LSSC opens its brand-new campus location in the Four Corners, located in the...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book about Clermont, spanning the Ice Age era, the first area's Native Americans, the founders of modern-day Clermont, and the years leading up to 2019. The book...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
Revamped, re-branded and remodeled, the old Brodus Bar-B-Que in Groveland has come back to life; only now it's Donna's Real Pit Barbeque. The location is the same place it has always been, on the...
The rezoning to allow the placement of 8 small residential units (cabanas) on approximately a 1/2 acre at the property located at the southwest corner of Montrose St. and West Avenue was considered at the Tuesday, June 28 Clermont...
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...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Curaleaf Clermont Dispensary, opened its doors at 1900 South Highway 27 on Friday, February 3rd. The grand opening was kicked off with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Curaleaf Clermont Dispensary...
Opening Soon: “Bojangles”, a fast-food chicken chain, will be opening at the corner of Hwy 50 and Plaza Collina Blvd. The restaurant will be part of the Plaza Collina Shopping Center in Clermont.
NOW OPEN! Floor...
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...
Susie and Daniel Lowe and Jeff and Katie Walsh are the proud owners of Crumbl-Clermont and on Friday, April 21, they will celebrate their grand opening at 2427 S. Hwy 27, in the Clermont Landing (near Keke's Breakfast Cafe).
Crumbl...
On Saturday, August 26, Villa Pass, Maronda Homes celebrated the grand opening of two of their new model homes. The event was held at 4996 Lyric Dr., Mascotte.
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Angelia Taylor – Accounting Operations
Sherieka Pollock – Adult Education Program
Saul Martinez – Automotive Collision Technology Technician
John Almanzar – Automotive Service Technology 1
Kaylah...
Aaron Straub, a co owner of Muse Bar + Bistro and Founder of The Straub Family Foundation proudly announced the Grand Opening of Muse Bar + Bistro! on Saturday, September 24. The newest restaurant is located at 2385 S. Hwy...
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...
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,...
Dental Care of Minneola recently opened its doors at 1681 N. Hancock Rd., Minneola, with the goal of providing the people of Minneola with comprehensive, affordable dental care in a calm atmosphere with the latest technology.
The office, located next...
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...
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,...
by Chuck Seaver, The South Lake Tablet
The Florida Cancer Specialist & Research Institute (FCS), located at 1340 North Hancock Road, Clermont, celebrated the grand opening of their new facility with an open house and ribbon-cutting on Thursday, April 27th.
The...
Article and Photos by Audrey Davis
The Clermont National Golf Course, located at 2601 Diamond Club Drive, is adding a marketplace-style restaurant to its location.
According to PGA Member and Clermont National On-Site Professional Rick Stewart, this new addition aims to...
Graffiti Junction recently closed and in its place comes Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House (an Irish pub), located at 2400 S Hwy 27 Suite #1 - 101, Clermont, FL 34711.
The dine-in or take-out pub offers authentic Irish cuisine such...
In a recent statement, Greg Homan and Family, the owners of The Citrus Tower, announced that they had sold the Citrus Tower to Simchat Torah Beit Midrash, (STBM).
The statement read,
"In 1995 when we purchased the Citrus Tower, our mission...
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...
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...
From Orlando Business Journal, Richard Bilbao
The Olympus property has approvals for 1 million square feet of sports and entertainment venues, 1,000 residential units, 1,300 hotel rooms, and 1 million square feet of retail, restaurant and office space.
The 250-acre, mixed-use...
The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Community Service Award honors residents or organizations that contribute to the South Lake community; they lend their time, efforts, and talents outside any volunteer work done for their employer.
The recipient of the...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont National, 2601 Diamond Club Drive, Clermont, officially opened its new driving range and restaurant, "The View" and outside patio, known as "Top of the Hill" on Friday, November 3.
The South Lake...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
On Wednesday, May 3, U.S. Congressman Daniel Webster invited friends, constituents and family to the opening of his new Clermont office, located in Oakley Seaver Plaza, Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at...
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...
Not only has the time FINALLY come to shop at Plato's Closet but double points, bounce-back coupons, and giveaways for handbags, Ulta beauty baskets, restaurant and nail gift cards, and more will be given to customers during the grand...
Julie Hanks and Ernie Prado are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of their business, Appliance Parts of Clermont. The celebration was enhanced by members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce presiding over a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Julie and Ernie were formerly...
What is TAC?
TAC is our leadership development program where students have the opportunity to work with professional mentors to design and execute our year-round programs for the teen community.
TAC Teams
There are weekly meetings and one Friday a month, all...
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...
Clermont Guru Indian Restaurant has been proudly serving the finest authentic Indian cuisine in Central Florida since 2014. Founded by Master Chef Uday Kadam, he launched his Guru Restaurant to bring us a superb quality Indian food emporium. Master...
A magical cloud of pixie dust was spread over the Clermont City Center at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting on Friday, Aug. 18.
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The Dapper Dans came from WDW Resorts to entertain by singing an arrangement of...
New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the City of Groveland Public Safety Complex (6825 SR 50, Groveland).
Families in need of assistance may register here: http://www.groveland-fl.gov/.../The-Groveland-Police...
Electronics and video games are currently unavailable.
Bikes may be distributed upon request (subject...