October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Lake County Clerk’s Office staff gathered much-needed supplies for local survivors of domestic abuse in support of The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties.
“Abuse comes in different forms. It’s not only...
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 Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
October 29, 2022 - Gainesville, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A Region 1 Championships on Saturday morning at Santa Fe State College in Gainesville. The...
PALATKA - The St. Johns River Water Management District will reopen the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive for public use beginning Oct. 28. The drive has been closed since the end of September when Hurricane Ian left the property inundated...
SOME OF THE EVENTS HAPPENING Through October 31
Friday, Oct. 28 from 5 pm - 7 pm Clermont Police Department's Halloween On the Trail at Waterfront Park
Saturday, Oct. 29 10 am - 4 pm Annual Downtown Clermont Harvest...
OAKLAND - The water system serving the Town of Oakland is bisected by Florida’s Turnpike and currently has only one connection to the west side of town, with a second connection eliminated by the Turnpike widening. A grant, sponsored...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
A fun day with the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County and their annual Day in the Park festival was a huge success after a two-year break due to Covid. The event was...
Photos and Story by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Generosity proved to be a two-way street for Jeremy and Stephanie Carter when they decided to pull up their roots and make the move to Clermont, Florida from Colorado Springs, Colorado....
In response to recent misinformation within our community regarding the return of voted Vote-by-Mail ballots, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, has posted a short video on the home page at https://www.lakevotes.gov.
https://youtu.be/I1iof2sXFXw
The video may also be viewed...
CLERMONT - In partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Career Source Central Florida and Elevate Lake, the City of Clermont is
hosting a Career Fair. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Teth Adam (Dwayne Johnson) was given the powers of the Gods and used them to stop the tyrannical ruler of Kahndaq. 5,000 years later, he is released from his imprisonment to help modern-day Kahndaq...
Submitted by Minneola Charter's Troupe
Minneola Charter School's Theatre Troupe presents "Once Upon A Mattress" on October 28 at 7 pm and October 29 at 1 pm and 7 pm. starring Joey Sheppard as Dauntless and Audrey Chausky as...
Articles Submitted by Grant Mollet, East Ridge High School
Photos by student/teammate Alexandra Dimitros
October 22, 2022 - Winter Garden, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A District 2 Championships on Saturday morning...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
George Clooney and Julia Roberts have reunited on screen again in the new romantic comedy "Ticket to Paradise". Mr. Cotton and Ms. Cotton are a long-divorced couple who cannot stand to be in the...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students for the Months of September and October:
SEPTEMBER:
Ciara Scholz – Adult Education AM
Cristian Calix – Accounting Operations
Daniel Martinez – Automotive Collision Technology
David Wilkins – Cloud Computing...
William “Bill” Wilkins began his CDL training with two goals in mind: to be able to create a better work-life balance and have a stable plan for the future.
Wilkins, who was born and raised in Central Florida, didn’t always...
At the Clermont Woman's Club October meeting, Wendy Proctor, Major Gift Officer with Camp Boggy Creek, gave a presentation to the members. Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis, is a year-round medical camp for children with serious illnesses. Co-founded...
The 42nd Annual Montverde Day Fall Music Festival is scheduled for October 28 - 29th at Kirk Park.
There will be lots of events for people of all ages: Midway Games, Kids Zone, Live Music, Food, Vendors, Raffles, Pony Rides,...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces Early Voting (EV) for the November 8th General Election. Early Voting will be held Monday, 10/24 – Friday, 11/5 at twelve convenient locations ready to serve Lake County voters from 10:00...
Submitted by Leesburg Stake Volunteers
Members of the Minneola Ward, Leesburg Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, cleared debris from a yard in Port Orange. Leesburg stake teams organized a supply line at the command center...
The Annual Downtown Clermont Harvest Festival will be held on October 29 from 10 am to 4 pm.
There will be a Kidszone, Food Trucks, Music and More. A Costume Contest will be held for all to enjoy and 150+...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Wind and I am the last of my siblings waiting to find my forever family. I am a Doberman Pinscher/Terrier blend and am almost 9 months old. I weigh about 35 pounds...
Submitted by The Animal League
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest benefitting The Animal League
Time: Registration and check-in time: 10:00 am
Parade starts at 11:30 am
Cost: $15 for...
The Clermont Police Department COPPS Unit wins the Crime Prevention Unit of the Year 2022 award for small agency, less than 100 sworn.
Congratulations to the Clermont Police Department COPPS Unit for being awarded the Crime Prevention Unit of the...
Story and Photos by Chuck Seaver
A collaboration of two events created one BIG, Fun-family, Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22, on the grounds of the Cagan Crossings Community Library. (Four Corners).
The event was hosted by the Cagan Management Group,...
The Woman's Club of Clermont is hosting a fall fashion show “AROUND THE WORLD IN FASHION”. This event will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Gabby’s Banquet and Event Facility, 699 S. Highway 27, Clermont.
Fashions will be...
DeAnna D. Thomas, Executive Director of Lake Technical College, was the Keynote Speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on October 21.
She brought with her Facts and Figures about technical schools and specifically Lake Technical College, noting: About...
The Clermont Community Garden is almost complete, and you’re invited to the Groundbreaking Ceremony on Friday October 28, 2022 at 9 am. Following the ceremony, stay for some refreshments, pick up a garden gift and join in planting flowers...
The Clermont Police Department presents its annual Halloween event!
This year the event will take place at Waterfront Park on Friday, October 28, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm!
There will be a variety of Halloween-decorated stations handing out candy and...
Justin Jeremiah Martin of Real Life Christian Academy received the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award at October's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. The Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as...
The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland invites you to participate in our 2nd second annual holiday tree decorating campaign, Trees of the Season.
Trees of the Season is your opportunity to showcase your...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Congratulations to the Real Life Christian Academy October Terrific Kids!
Students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Students:
Lucas Zubi, Michaela Gardner, WIll Walker, Abrielle Einfeld, Lukas Holderby, Clay Newton, Salma Villamizar, Chloe Wooten,...
Abbott has issued a press release voluntarily recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed (RTF) liquid formula products. For a list of products and lot numbers included in the recall, click here or call 1-800-986-8540.
According...
Submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Max and I am a 11-month-old Shih-tzu/Bishon Frise mix and I weigh about 22 pounds. As I am still young, I am a very active and energetic little guy! No...
submitted by The Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The students were presented with certificates and gift cards to local businesses in honor of their accomplishments.
The inaugural event was held on October 14, 2022 with parents, staff and friends present to observe...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Long and Scott Farms, located at 26216 County Road 448-A, Mount Dora (Lake Gem) celebrate a new addition to their existing business that has been in place since 1963. This family-owned...
Lilly's on the Lake - On Friday, September 30th, Lilly's on the Lake, located at 846 W. Osceola St., Clermont, closed its doors stating,
"Due to the difficult situation that we are facing with Hurrican IAN, we are very sorry to...
Suntoberfest is Suncreek Brewery’s take on Oktoberfest where they release their Deutschland Perle Seasonal. This is a full-street event with live music, and special German-inspired food. Join the fun.
Vendor inquiries are welcome. Contact the brewery at 407-850-8810 for more...
By Isabella Salvatori, Montverde Academy Class of '23
TikToks and news clippings played in the Mills Auditorium as Lori Smith, a private school lawyer and mother of two Montverde Academy alumni, delivered her annual speech about social media safety to the...
The Clermont Garden Club is holding its annual Plant sale on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Clermont Garden Club located at 849 West Avenue in Historic Downtown Clermont, FL. For sale will...
Run Into The Sunset At The Floridian Sunset Half Marathon,
When: October 22, 2022
Start Times: 6:30 pm
Race Venue: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street, Clermont, FL, 34711
Events & Distances: Half Marathon: 13.1 mile Run/Walk
Course: RUN - The run course is an out and back course on...
Pig On The Pond Community Festival: All the stars aligned this weekend at Clermont Waterfront Park producing fantastic weather, family fun, carnival rides, and all the carnival foods you could possibly imagine, including fried butter, funnel cake, fried ice...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Sawgrass Lake. This is in response to a water sample taken on 10/13/2022. The public should...
Submitted by the East Ridge High School Theatre Group
Frozen Jr. is the Disney movie we love and the songs we know all too well! Come see our 1st musical of the year with all of the hard work from...
Article and Photos by Tracy Smoak
Monarchs touring Central Florida find premiere accommodations in the backyard of Dolores Hale. She set up a protective tent and cultivates milkweed for the dining pleasure of colorful fluttering celebrities.
“I hand-wash aphids off the...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
In 1978, Michael Myers made his on-screen debut in Halloween. Over the last 44 years and 12 movies, Michael Myers has always managed to somehow survive and come back to kill again. This weekend,...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 grant cycle and encourages local registered 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to apply. Preference will be given to those programs that align with the mission of...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan a plant to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Dave Worthington:
October 15, 2022, Clermont, Florida
The East Ridge High School Girls cross country team competed in the Lake and Sumter Counties Championships on Saturday morning. No long bus rides for the...
Submitted by the Neighborhood Center of South Lake
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake hosted a 50th Anniversary Garden Party Fundraiser on Oct. 8, 2022, at Mission Inn Resort and Club which raised more than $21,000 for the organization. The...