submitted by Bill Post
It is beginning to feel a little more like Winter here at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun and along with that came ideal running conditions for a total of 100 participants who ran, jogged and walked the...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Evan!
Evan is a German Shepherd/Lab Blend that is about 12 weeks old and will be 75-85 lbs. full grown. Evan is soft and sweet. He hopes you pick him!
Come on out and adopt me...
Commissioner Leslie Campione was unanimously chosen as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chairman during a recent board meeting.
Commissioner Campione, District 4, who previously served as Vice Chairman, is serving her third term after she was first elected...
By Stuart Wilson, Mango Tree Arts
The Thrive Clermont organization held a Thrive Supporter’s Brunch on Sunday, December 9 at The Lab Hair Studio in Downtown Clermont. This event is an annual thank you to the individuals and organizations that...
Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
Clermont Garden Club member Arline Jelly presented a beautiful Poinsettia for display to the Cooper Memorial Public Library.
An interesting fact about this plant: The Poinsettia flower is very small, it is the leaves that are so colorful. If you have...
By Larry Oskin
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. Numerous services and annual events will be open...
Jingle jangle all the way to Minneola for the smooth sounds of the Osceola Arts Big Band, back by popular demand! Hear their live, FREE Christmas concert on Sunday, December 16 from 3 pm -4 pm at the Minneola...
Santa Claus spread extra holiday cheer today in Clermont
The man in the big red suit could be seen greeting people at Clermont Fire Station #1 on U.S. Highway 50 while Marine Corps League volunteers distributed gifts through Toys for...
Winter Landscapes and Gardens
Dec. 15 from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m., Lake County Extension Center, 1951 Woodlea Road., Tavares
The Winter Landscapes and Gardens class is offered as part of the Saturday in the Gardens Speaker Series. Topics include planting...
Get a special delivery on Christmas Eve…. Your precious pet!
Holidays are happier with pets! Surprise your family with the gift that keeps on giving: a shelter cat or dog brought directly to your home by a jolly elf...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Terrific Kids at Imagine South Lake Charter School
Kindergarten: William Yunker, Marilia Silva, Camyron Leckie, Ramsey Gorgone, Audrey Lockhart,...
by Donna Digennaro, South Lake Historical Society
The South Lake County Historical Society invites you to come by the Historic Village any time during the holiday season. Of course, they would prefer that you come on a Friday when the...
Only a few more weeks until Christmas and lots of holiday to-dos to help get into the holiday spirit.
December 14 at 6:30 pm and December 15 at 1:30 pm in East Ridge High School Auditorium
Saturday, December 15 at Twilight
Santa's...
You may have noticed holiday elves running along Crittenden, Sampey Roads and Hwy 50 in Groveland last Saturday around 8 am. The elves were competing in the Elf Run/Walk which kicked off the day's festivities in the city of...
Umatilla - December 3
The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Umatilla High School this past Monday to play in its second game of the season. The Bulldogs of Umatilla played host to the Knights for the...
You won’t want to miss the Clermont Performing Arts Center’s (CPAC) special December lineup.
Two-holiday shows, an Emmy-winning producer and Clermont’s first-ever dueling piano show are coming to Lake County’s largest event venue this month. Mark your calendars and invite...
Light Up Groveland offers a day of fun for everyone. The day will kick off with an Elf Run at 8 am and end with a tree-lighting, concert and Santa's Workshop at 6 pm.
There will be food trucks, games...
Rapper Drake recently posted a photo on Instagram of him wearing a Montverde Academy Basketball uniform.
Aubrey Drake Graham known as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Clermont parkrunners started off the month of December the only way a
runner would: with a 5k. The holiday season is always a favorite month
for runners, joggers, and walkers in Florida. Temperatures are ideal,
spirits are high,...
Lake County firefighters have teamed up with the Lake County Animal Shelter on a common mission this holiday season: to save shelter pets. Together, firefighters and adoptable cats and dogs will grace the pages of the 2019 “Rescue Me”...
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization that supports Lake Louisa State Park, is holding their 4th annual Poochapalooza event on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9 am – 1 pm at...
The small-town charm of downtown Winter Garden is even more pronounced during the holiday season when its historic streets become adorned with festive decorations and a full-line of entertainment that will delight all ages. From spectacular light shows, Santa...
submitted by the Animal League
Meet Blissy!
Blissy is a Schnauzer Blend who is about 4-years-old and is 55 pounds. Blissy is good with children and other dogs.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on...
Carols, Parades, Runs and Fun. Get Into The South Lake Holiday Spirit.
Wednesday, December 5; Friday, December 7; and Saturday, December 8 at Woodlands Lutherans Church
The Living Nativity
Friday, December 7 and December 11 at 7 pm
An Evening of Holiday Music at East...
The City of Clermont has announced the winners of the 2018 Light Up Clermont parade.
Best Performing Group
First Place - Shooting Stars School of Performing Arts
Second Place - Clermont Academy of Dance
Best Decorated Float
First Place - Lake County Rowing Association/Cardboard...
This morning the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
This year’s theme, “A Spirit...
Montverde Academy is proud to congratulate our Theatre Department, who recently competed at the Florida District XII Thespian competition with overwhelming success, achieving seven “Critic’s Choice” awards, 26 Superior ratings and nine Excellent ratings.
Students who competed, prepared individual, duet,...
By Larry Oskin, contributing writer for the South Lake Tablet
With over 500 dogs successfully rescued since its opening in the past three years, Polka Dogz Pet Rescue of Central Florida is now looking to expand from its current Winter Garden...
The Clermont Police Department earned multiple awards at the 32nd Annual MADD Central Florida Law Enforcement & Prosecutors Recognition Ceremony held earlier today in Kissimmee, FL.
The Law Enforcement Agency Award of Excellence was presented to the Clermont Police Department....
Darren and Karen Johnson are no strangers to Clermont. Darren has lived in Clermont for 25 years. His wife Karen (maiden name McGuire) has lived in Clermont her entire life. The two are also very familiar with the restaurant/...
Submitted by The Animal League
Francine is a female Rottweiler Blend that is about four years old, and is 77 pounds. Francine loves to play fetch with her favorite tennis balls, loves belly rubs, and is good with kids.
Come on...
Clermont Toastmasters
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. Our club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
November's Terrific Kids are Jalissa Solomon, Isamari Bizarron, Rebekah Segura Naut, Skylar Shepard, Brooke Gibson, Marco Gonzalez Lopez,...
Grant Mollett, M.ED - East Ridge High School
Minneola (November 30) The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team opened up its 2018-19 season this past Friday against district rival Lake Minneola High School. The Hawks of Minneola played host...
Thoughts and photos provided by Stuart Wilson, Mango Tree Arts
Change Happens...When I moved to Clermont five years ago, I knew the empty spaces around town would get filled with homes and businesses. It looks like the time has come....
By: Larry Oskin
Twistee Treat celebrated its Grand Opening this week with plenty of fun, prizes, cheerleaders and special guests. Friends, family and devout ice cream lovers attended the event.
Ryan Glaze, the marketing manager from the Twistee Treat Corporate Office and...
Lots to do in South Lake
Wednesday, December 5; Friday, December 7; and Saturday, December 8 at Woodlands Lutherans Church
The Living Nativity
Friday, December 7 and December 11 at 7 pm
An Evening of Holiday Music at East Ridge High School Auditorium
Saturday, December 8...
There were so many people in the Clermont Christmas parade that one might wonder where all the spectators came from. Below is a recap of the event.
Clermont Parade Guests included:
Mrs. Clause and Santa Clause
Star Wars Personalities
Spectators Enjoyed A Florida...
Carols, Parades, Runs and Fun. Get Into The South Lake Holiday Spirit.
December 1 at sunset
Clermont Boat Parade
Starting at Sunset on Lake Minnehaha. It will take, at least, an hour or more to get to Lake Minneola. Don`t forget to...
Experience firsthand the traditions of our past in this 45-minute program, visit with people from 4 eras of Lake County’s past and learn how the holidays were celebrated while sampling food and drink of the times.
The program will be...
Each year the members of the Tuscanooga Baptist Church serves a free meal of turkey and all the trimmings to express gratitude to God for his blessings. This year, the church celebrated on Thanksgiving eve. Three hundred and fifty people...
For the 10th year in a row, the Lake County Landfill is making one man’s trash, another man’s treasure - or transportation. Whether it’s a precious holiday gift for a child or the only form of transportation for an...
By: Larry Oskin
After falling in love with the beauty of Historic Downtown Clermont, during Light Up Clermont, the owners Erika and Leila Shanoff fell in love with the quaint, small hometown feel. These two women have been tea room...
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of a 64-year-old Minneola man after caregivers at the group home where he resides say he went missing this morning. Deputies are attempting to locate Mr. Mark James Goudreau, who...
Beta Theta, ESA was chartered in 1979 and for over 39 years, its primary mission has been to provide high school scholarships and assist worthy organizations that impact the South Lake County community. Beta Theta raised over $17,000 at...
The community is invited to the City of Clermont’s biggest event of the year.
Light Up Clermont is expected to dazzle families and friends with its stellar lineup of free holiday events on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 downtown and...
This Thursday, November 29, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Minneola Charter School. The event kicks-off the construction on the much anticipated 7th and 8th-grade school building. The school will offer Pre-k through 7th grade for the 2019-2020...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
These young penguins and their mama are marching to Clermont’s Historic Village to be with all their friends and family and see the Christmas decorations. Located at 490 West Ave., not...
The Clermont Police Department will be conducting a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint on December 7th.
The location will be 1401 W. State Road 50 for all eastbound traffic. The checkpoint will start at 10 pm and run until 4 am with...