Charity Across South Lake (CASL) has completed its yearly mission to serve families in South Lake in need of a helping hand to make the Holiday Season a memorable event for children of all ages.
Renee Lowe and the CASL...
The Hispanics of Lake County Association (HOLCA) and Groveland Works announced today they will host what is believed to be the first Bilingual College and Job Fair in Lake County. The event will be held on Jan. 26, from 4...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs,...
The City of Clermont celebrated 28 employees who combined have dedicated 380
years of service to the community, including one employee who has 30 years and another who has 35 years!
Clermont's Public Services Department has been work home for Richard...
The Lake County Clerk’s Office was happy to once again bring some joy and holiday cheer this Christmas season by participating in Bay and Lake Pharmacy’s “Santa Loves Seniors” gift donation program in support of LovExtension – a nonprofit,...
by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
December's Terrific Kids Are:
Trenton Kelly, Finley Norton, Havana Clark, Audrey Rose Luna, Noah Bryant, Enzo Moscoso, Natalie Preston, Kaleb Hansen, Grant...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
A Florida-style snowstorm greeted the preschool students of Clermont's Head Start School on East Desoto Street Friday morning.
The snowstorm provided a good cover for Mr. Grinch and his fun antics during...
For a couple of hours ob Wednesday afternoon, 78 Clermont children were the
center of attention as local police officers treated them to a shopping adventure.
For the second year, Clermont Police Department sponsored "Holiday with Heroes" a program where at-risk...
On Saturday, if you hear sirens and see flashing lights in Clermont neighborhoods, there's a good chance it will be the big guy himself riding on a firetruck with a police escort!
"The City has just been notified that Santa himself is...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Felisha Wimes – Accounting Operations
Justin Bardell - Auto Collision Technology
Morocca Holmes - Baking & Pastry Arts
Alyssa Landin – Cosmetology
Berkley Barton – Professional...
Tony McCoy; former football star, cancer survivor, football coach, small businessman, and preacher; was the featured speaker at the December meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. The Orlando native spoke of his long-standing ties with Lake County—as a boy...
More than one hundred people visited the Leesburg Florida Stake Center (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) last Saturday to participate in Light the World 2022 Day of Service. This Lake County activity provided volunteers the opportunity...
Clermont City Council selected five residents to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission during Tuesday's council meeting. Twelve applicants were considered for the five seats coming available at the end of December.
This commission is made up of seven Clermont residents...
Central Florida Dreamplex celebrated its Terrific Kids for December. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont provided certificates and goodies to the honorees. Ritter's Frozen Custard and Chick-fil-A contributed the goodies.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and...
Donors across Lake County donated in force to help more than 30 local non-profit organizations raise money during this season of giving.
The Mount Dora Community Trust’s (MDCT) 3rd Annual Giving Week wrapped up at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Rosie and I am as sweet as my name. I am a 50#, 3-year-old German Shepherd blend and I am looking for my forever family. I came to The Animal League...
From the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont members came together this week to celebrate its 94th Christmas together as a student and community service-oriented club.
The club actively serves twenty student-led and youth service programs throughout the...
With the holiday season upon us and the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are happy to say that this year was one to remember. From expanding our services to those who...
December 17 at 7 pm
Home for the Holidays - Get in the holiday spirit with the exquisite sounds of the Florida Philharmonia. This outstanding orchestra, made up of 50 professional musicians from around the state and guest musicians of international renown, in...
By Anthony Ritter
A new Christmas movie has just arrived to theaters, but it’s not your normal yuletide tale. David Harbour depicts a tired and rundown Santa. While delivering gifts, he finds himself stuck in the middle of a heist...
submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club recently held its monthly meeting and Christmas Celebration. Our clubhouse was beautifully decorated for the event. Toys were collected for Clermont Head Start, and the members provided delicious food and...
Big box retailers who ramp up staffing for the holiday season appear to have fewer opportunities for job seekers this year. A recent report from the National Retail Federation indicates that retailers will be hiring anywhere from 450,000 to 600,000 seasonal...
On Saturday, December 10th, at 10 am, Groveland kicked off its charming 31st Annual Christmas Parade. The theme of this year's holiday events was, "Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years", highlighting seasonal traditions as part of the conclusion to the...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Santa came to South Lake County this past weekend to kick off the holiday season at several locations including the Four-Corners Community.
Arriving in a big red fire truck, Santa was greeted...
The City of Minneola hosted its Fifth Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10. Floats, music, colorful lights and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus were all part of the festive parade.
After the Parade,...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On Friday night December 9, Groveland hosted its tree lighting ceremony. Keeping the family-friendly focus, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were in attendance, happily visiting with kids and their parents inside the Puryear...
On Thursday, December 8, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital celebrated the topping out of the new 95-bed patient tower with beam signing and time capsule sealing
Lake County elected officials and community members were there to help celebrate another major...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Members from the Clermont Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Department met on Friday, December 9th for the 10th Annual Battle of the Badges Basketball Game. The police department team...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Charity Across South Lake is in full operation preparing for the third annual Christmas Across South Lake toy giveaway program. The program serves families in the South Lake County area that...
It's a Big weekend in the South Lake Community. Spotlighted are only a few of holiday happenings. Go to the SLT CALENDAR to view many more holiday happenings.
GROVELAND - December 9 and 10: The City of Groveland Will host Holiday...
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Building Blocks Ministries Day Training Program was honored to be chosen by Real Life Christian Academy as one of fourteen organizations throughout Central Florida to participate on Friday, November 18th in the Academy’s SALT Project. (Serving and Learning Together)....
By Nichole Smith
On Thursday, November 17, Opera Orlando presented “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” in the Sandra O. Stephens Fine Arts Center at Montverde Academy. Students from the Middle School and the Fine Arts Conservatory were...
Photos and Article By Ted Luebbers
On the evening of December 3, the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 got together to celebrate Christmas at the Leesburg International Airport administration building.
This was a festive catered affair that included an old-fashioned Yankee Gift...
Thirty outstanding career and technical students at Lake Technical College were recognized on December 1st as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society. Students were selected by their instructors based on their excellent attendance (90% or higher),...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris Bloodsworth and members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It contains pictures and stories of Clermont.
Books can be purchased at Cooper...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Rosie and I am as sweet as my name. I am a 50#, 3-year-old German Shepherd blend and I am looking for my forever family. I came to The Animal League...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator
Imen Nasser, a principal violinist in MVA’s Music Conservatory, has been playing the violin since she was three years old. She played for the National Youth Orchestra in Venezuela from age 7 to age...
The Baby DJ Toy Drive will take place at the Florida Citrus Tower on Saturday, December 10. The event will kick off with a spectacular light show at 7 pm. Donate a toy and get a free ride to...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont is asking for your help to raise funds to support Kids Need Kiwanis.
Order a Honey Baked Ham gift card for yourself or as a gift and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont will receive a 20%...
Minneola's 5th Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 6 pm. The parade starts on Disston Avenue and the route includes portions of Disston Ave., Seminole Ave., Pearl St., Main Ave., Silverton St. and...
Keeping the spirit of Christmas in Clermont was entwined with fun, fellowship and goodwill throughout last weekend's Light Up Clermont events.
"Claus in Clermont", a themed weekend of family fun, had something for everyone.
Light Up Clermont- December 2
The fun began...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 31st annual celebration theme is Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years, dedicated to highlighting Groveland’s seasonal traditions as part of...
"Cookies and Cocoa" is set for Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 am in Downtown Clermont. Merchants provide free, yummy cookies and rich, hot chocolate and local entertainers perform at City Hall Park. Be sure to stroll around and see...
December 11 at 8 pm
Al Jardine, is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter best known for being one of the founding members of the California-based group, The Beach Boys. In 2010, Al released his first studio album, “A Postcard from...
Bring your dogs, cats, birds, lizards, racoons, rats, ferrets, pigs, goats and any other pets you have to The Animal League Thrift Store in Downtown Clermont (770 W. Montrose St.) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, December...
On Dec. 9th, the Clermont Police Department will partner with the Clermont Fire Department and battle against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in their annual, Battle of the Badges basketball game to support a local charity.
The friendly rivalry will...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont capped its 33rd Annual Light Up Clermont '22 festivities with a Hometown Parade in Historic Downtown Clermont on Saturday, December 3rd. Forty-eight entries made up the "Claus...
Every Monday, MUSE Bar+Bistro fights hunger in the community from 11 am to 8 pm. A free, 3-course meal is provided to those in need. No payment is requested or required, and all are welcome to join the community event....
On Saturday, November 19, the City of Clermont hosted 50 businesses and organizations that transformed Victory Pointe into a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees.
This year’s Enchanted Holiday Forest was themed “Claus in Clermont” and the result of the...