Olympus Sports and Entertainment unveils 250-acre master plan estimated to create 6,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic impact
Olympus Sports & Entertainment, a visionary brand and development project, said Tuesday night the company plans to build on 250 acres in...
Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway and members of the Traffic Unit recently attended the Statewide MADD Law Enforcement Recognition banquet.
The Clermont Police Department was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement, Officer Bell was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to...
HOLDING TOGETHER VS SPLITTING APART
Submitted by Nick Jones, South Lake Philosophy Club Forum
The Culture war is heating up. Our country may be at the most intense state of polarization since the civil war. Is civility, courtesy, road rage, free speech,...
A lot has changed since the teacher called her students to a one-room schoolhouse with a bell she rang herself. Students would shuffle into the room, take their seats (youngest in front & oldest in back) and the daily...
Since 2003, Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida. After providing very successful community service over the past 15 years, they have now moved to 1200 West Broad Street in nearby Groveland at the edge...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
There are very few people around Clermont that have seen the National Training Center (NTC) really evolve the way it has through all of its phases. Julie Nunn is one of them. She
has grown up in...
Submitted by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team’s official practices began on Monday, July 30. The runners have several weeks of practice to get themselves ready for their first cross...
Lake Sumter State College is hosting an independent TEDx event on February 15. The event will feature local speakers from the college and our local communities. The theme for this event is “Transformation”.
TED is an annual event that brings...
Gary Clark, a former Citizen of the Year, presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Award to its newest Gem Bridgette Bennett.
Bridgette was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved to the United States...
If you are a registered voter, now is the time to let your voice be heard.
Early voting for the 2018 Primary Elections started August 16th and will conclude on August 25th.
Registered voters wishing to vote before Election Day have an...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer the following courses beginning in the fall semester.
Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To...
The City of Groveland announced hiring a new finance director and human resources director who start immediately.
John Ter Louw, the new finance director, comes to the city after serving as the budget and financial reporting director at the Georgia...
Nick Jones, South Lake Philosophy Club Forum
I stumbled upon the following words that probably best sum up some of the most poignant words ever expressed regarding my chosen profession, Architecture. I thought they might be worthy of sharing:
Architecture, “The...
Since April 9, Groveland retailers have been intercepting counterfeit U.S. currency. The bills ranged from $1 to $100 denominations. Groveland police responded and confirmed the bills are counterfeit. Groveland police conducted the initial investigations and then contacted the U.S....
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news. We concentrate on the great things happening in the community: in our schools, local organizations, clubs and, most importantly, those who...
If you need assistance selecting that perfect bottle of wine, Keith Mullins can guide you through the unique collection of wines at his shop, Bacchus Vino Etcetera, located at 691 W. Montrose St. Clermont.
Keith, a long-time Clermont resident and...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
Police Officer Jack Kruse is a respected police officer often seen patrolling the Lake Minneola Trail near Waterfront Park and downtown Clermont. He is quick to help his fellow citizens when he is on or off...
Gail Ash Is More Than A Mayor, She Is The First Woman Mayor Of Clermont!
Mayor Gail Ash is probably the busiest political figure in Clermont. She is seen at most city events, new business openings, as well as...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
The City of Groveland’s 4th of July set a new record in attendance this year and also provided an opportunity to give to some local nonprofits.
The City Council and representatives from the event co-sponsor, Lake Catherine Blueberries, presented checks...
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray announced that Kelly LaFollette will be the new communications director effective Sept. 10.
LaFollette, who has been the Lake County communications director for 14 years, will take on similar duties at the city. She will...
There will be a new face at Groveland Elementary School this year and his name is Officer Jimmy Festa.
Officer Festa is part of a new legislative mandate putting school resource officers in elementary schools throughout the state in the...
When garden decor starts going missing, Gnomeo, Juliet and their colorful crew of friends enlist detective Sherlock Gnomes and Watson to take the case. The lawn ornaments must traverse London to save their fellow decorations from being smashed.
South Lake Elks Lodge #1848 delivered over 800 new Webster dictionaries to local elementary schools. Last year the Elks began their Dictionary Project to ensure that all third graders had dictionaries. The project was so successful that it will...
submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
This weekend’s parkrun mixed it up a little from the typical paved course along the shores of Lake Minneola and instead looped around the beautiful Hiawatha park. The grass path, surrounded by towering oak trees,...
The South Lake Hob Nob 2018 was held on Monday evening, August 13 at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. The non-partisan event brought together local and state candidates whose names may appear on the 2018 ballot. The event,...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Visit Lake and The Florida Region of USA Volleyball are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony of The Hickory Point Beach Athletics Center. The event, which is open to the public, will be held...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have made significant contributions to the improvement of...
Clermont Toastmasters (clermonttoastmasters.org), will hold an open house to meet members, talk about the importance of communication skills in all aspects of life, and learn how Toastmaster’s clubs work.
“Clermont Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have...
submitted by Kevin Grogan
In July 2016, Josephus Lyles and his older brother Noah turned professional and signed with Adidas. They soon joined our professional sprint group, Pure Athletics, here at the National Training Center in Clermont that boasts close to twenty professional...
The Clermont Woman’s Club presented three $1000 scholarships to three local High School graduates and honored them and their parents at a luncheon at Cheeser’s Restaurant.
Recipients are Ambika Pancham from East Ridge High School, who will be attending the University...
Starting this year, The Clermont Police Department has placed School Resource Officers (SRO) at Clermont Elementary, Cypress Ridge Elementary, Lost Lake Elementary, and South Lake Imagine Charter.
Let's welcome our newest SROs.
Clermont Elementary School
SRO Wilson Delgado has been with the...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) is hosting the premier political event of the season, the 2018 Hob Nob, presented by Disney, at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center this Monday, August 13, from 5:00 pm -7:30 pm.
The...
The Clermont Waterfront parkrun kicked off August with bang. This weekend’s run along Lake Minneola handily surpassed last week’s numbers, which had set record totals! A remarkable 227 people participated, replacing the old record of 214. Multiple high school...
Lake County Schools and the LCEA teachers union reached tentative agreement on a contract at the Aug. 9 bargaining session. The agreement was signed by both parties today. If ratified and approved by the School Board, the contract will...
submitted by Vianca Patino, The South Lake Tablet
After many years in the works, Minneola Charter has added 6th grade to its facility.
Minneola Charter School Principal Sherry Watts officially declared the 6th-grade addition open to students on August 1 at a...
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news. We concentrate on the great things happening in the community: in our schools, local organizations, clubs and, most importantly, those who...
This Monday will start a new school year in south Lake County. The transition from a summer of late nights and sleep-ins to a structured lifestyle can be stressful and filled with anticipation and anxiety. It’s no wonder parents,...
Jean Gibson, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, has announced that tickets to this year’s Walk “Bless My Bloomers” are now on sale. This year’s event features six lovely Clermont gardens and will be held on Saturday, October...
Submitted by The Animal League
This one-year-old Border Terrier Blend can't wait to meet you! Vanilla Bean is as sweet as her name suggests. She does great with other small dogs, and she absolutely loves people. She would be a great...
Submitted by Nick Jones
CLERMONT-MINNEOLA LIONS CLUB was the host for GIVE A DAY FOUNDATION kids on the Lions shooting range in Groveland on Saturday, August 4th.
Lion Dan Strauss and Otis Taylor of the GAD Foundation put the program together. ...
Curious about Toastmasters? The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. See why spending Monday nights at Clermont Toastmasters...
Fifty-one years ago, George Hovis, a local attorney and then president of the Clermont Chamber of Commerce, came up with an idea to kick off the school year by hosting an Appreciation Breakfast to honor the teachers of the...
The first annual Clermont Cardboard Classic at Waterfront Park was held Saturday, August 4, and judging from the large crowd, eager competitors and the amazing cardboard crafted boats (some even seaworthy), it was a huge success!
There were winners but NO...
More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the 12th Annual “Champions for the Arts” Downtown Clermont Art Festival on November 3rd and 4th. The juried fine arts event is hosted by the Clermont Downtown Partnership.
Applications are currently being accepted for...
Submitted by the Animal Shelter
Pistachio is a 10-month-old Husky and Australian Shepherd Blend puppy looking for her forever home. Pistachio is an active girl who would like an active family. She does great with other dogs and learns very...
Student filmmaker has two films accepted as 2018 Official Selections
Molly Smith, a student at Montverde Academy, has had two films accepted into the All American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF), the largest high school film competition in the United...
Lake County Transit is changing LakeXpress bus routes 50E and 50W in Clermont to improve efficiency, timeliness, and travel demands to the Walmart at 1450 Johns Lake Road. To ensure the bus’s on-time performance, only LakeXpress Route 50W will...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Central Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to offer the following free Quit Tobacco Class:
2-Hour Tools to Quit Program
Thursday, August 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00...
Make a reservation for Kitten Academy’s Back to School Donation Bash on Sunday, August 12th and children can enjoy a fun-filled day of crafts, coloring and of course, spending time with adoptable cats and kittens!
Bring a donation of scoopable cat...