The Tonsorium Mens Grooming Lounge by Juliet recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"Juliet is a master at her craft", says one of her satisfied patrons. "From the moment you...
Firefighters put a lot of strain not only on themselves but on their equipment as well. According to Fact.MR, a leading provider of market research reports, the extrication equipment first responders use to remove trapped victims following motor vehicle...
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...
Guru Indian Restaurant offers a unique local experience in top quality gourmet Indian dining. Founded by internationally acclaimed owner and head chef, Uday Kadam was inspired to launch his restaurant business here as he felt Clermont was the very...
The West End Market is a 7,000-square-foot building with multiple commercial occupancy uses within the building (retail). Its parking area has recently been repaved and has since been corded off by the owner.
Patrick Bianchi appeared before the council on...
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...
By Marty Proctor
The city of Groveland is creating and executing a consolidated plan for the future of the city. A presentation at the Centennial Celebration highlighted the future of downtown Groveland and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) state...
Photos and Article By Chuck Seaver
The much anticipated Grand Opening of West End Plaza (formerly Galleria Soma), 821 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont took place on Friday, June 16th with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber...
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...
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. announces the opening of its Clermont dispensary, located at 1900 S. Highway 27, Clermont. The new dispensary is Curaleaf's 57th in the Sunshine State and 147th nationwide.
The facility is now open to patients from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturdays and 10:00...
In 2015 a Downtown Clermont master plan was adopted and a parking garage was listed as one of the projects that would be needed eventually.
In 2020 a parking study was completed and it was determined that additional parking would...
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...
IMA Medical Group celebrated its grand opening at 2757 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont on April 6. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce we there to officiate at the ribbon cutting welcoming the medical group to the community
IMA Medical Group...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Master’s Educational Foundation, Inc., 7125 East State Road 50 Suite A, Clermont, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, August 22nd with a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The...
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...
Clermont - Olympus, the innovative master-planned health, sports and wellness community located in Clermont, and Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE: HTA), the largest dedicated owner and operator of medical office buildings in the United States, unveiled today's plans...
submitted by Lake Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is proud to announce that it has been designated to receive $17.5 million from the State of Florida for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Workforce Development Center. This significant appropriation...
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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...
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,...