Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Fritos and I am a 2.5yr old male Domestic Shorthair Blend and I weigh about 10 pounds. I am a pretty laid-back kind of kitty and not much seems to bother me. ...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Read to Sydney will be at Clermont’s Historic Village on Sunday, July 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for a pizza party and sharing the joy of reading. There will also be crafts...
Two and a half years into the pandemic, communities across the country are still feeling the impacts. And with inflation at a four-decade high, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, especially when it comes to taking care...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
This weekend the little yellow minions are back in theaters for the 5th time in Minions: The Rise of Gru. This film is a sequel to the Minions which came out in 2015 but...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee...
Minneola, Fla –Back by popular demand, the Minneola Firefighters will join kids of all ages for a story time and an informative safety demonstration on Friday, July 8, at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym.
Kids and caregivers...
Matthew Wheatley and the Wheatley Realty Group recently celebrated their new office in Downtown Clermont on Montrose Street. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate with a ”We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The newly renovated building, located at 664 W. Montrose...
MVA Lower School’s Liliana Parker recently took first place at the Malibu Rider Experience. The Malibu Rider Experience is a water sports-filled weekend for all abilities with family-friendly instruction and competition. Liliana, who is in grade 4, beat out the competition in...
Snacks & FACTS
High Blood Pressure & Stroke Prevention
Wednesday, July 13 at 11:30 am at 466 W. Montrose, Clermont
Dr. Gustavo Sosa will present a comprehensive overview on
High Blood Pressure and Stroke Prevention as well as which Medicare
Options are available to you.
To register,...
Kroger is presenting the 3rd AdventHealth Annual Clermont Freedom 5K on July 4th in Downtown Clermont.
Walk or run on the course, or go virtual if you can't be there. Have fun while earning your custom medal.
Finish line party at...
The Cool Sommer Mornings (CSM) Series is Florida's longest-running and most fun Triathlon Series! The event features a 5K Run/Walk, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay. The CSM Series is great for first-timers and experienced athletes alike!
Each event has a unique...
At a recent dinner, Beta Theta Awards Chairpersons Terry Moherek and Lucy Hage announced that Irv Stacy has been selected as the 2022-2023 Beta Theta Zeus (Man of the Year). This award is given to a man who has...
What would you do if you found kittens and their mom is nowhere to be found?
If you have found kittens and are willing and able to help them, register for the Wait-Til-8 Program. Shelter staff will examine the kittens and...
CLERMONT - Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has received the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Silver for implementing hospital-wide best practices and educating parents and caregivers on sleep safety to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A recognition...
People want to get outside, celebrate and socialize and the 4th of July is a great time to enjoy time together. There will be lots of firework displays, concerts, picnics, and neighborhood Bar-B-Qs on the weekend. However, while enjoying...
Boys and girls from the Reach Out Summer Camp at the Imagine Charter School got to spend the morning of Friday, June 24th at Clermont’s Historic Village. Not only did they get to tour all the buildings and play...
submitted by the Chabad of S Lake County
The Jewish community of Lake County will be completing and welcoming its first Torah Scroll -- Judaism's most sacred object -- with a unique and celebratory ceremony on July 10th, beginning at 4...
Kick of the July 4th weekend in Downtown Clermont at the First Friday Food Trucks & Music on Montrose.
Bring your lawn chair and spend Friday evening, July 1st from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm enjoying an assortment of food...
Clermont's Red, White and Boom, 4th of July celebration will be held at Waterfront Park bringing food trucks, live music from The Actual Bank Robbers, and ending with fireworks over Lake Minneola.
The event will be held from 7 pm...
Submitted by The Animal League
My name is Uncle Sam and I am a 7-yr old male German Shepherd/Hound Blend and I weigh about 60 pounds. My friends here say I am the sweetest, most gentlest boy they have ever...
Caribbean Zest & Bar, is celebrating the grand opening in Caribbean style and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce observed the event with a celebratory salute and ribbon cutting.
The bar, located at 139 E. Broad St., Groveland, brings gusto...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Florida is actually the birthplace of American wine. French Huguenots who settled in North America around 1562 made wine from the abundant wild Muscadine grapes they found growing near...
submitted by the V F W Auxiliary
The V F W Auxiliary, located at 855 W. Desoto St. in downtown Clermont, is hosting its monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, June 25th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Take out or...
Read to Sydney, a non-profit organization based in central Florida that helps children read one ‘tail’ at a time, is excited to introduce “Sunny,” a lovable and very huggable Pomeranian/Husky mix. While Sunny is in training to earn his...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners recently renamed Hartle Road in Clermont to Ray Goodgame Parkway in memory of the deceased Clermont City Councilman.
Goodgame passed away at the age of 85 on July 28, 2019. He passionately served...
Bring the family to the Clermont Mainstreet MEGA Food Truck Rally on June 25 from 4 pm to 9 pm. 20+ Food trucks will be on hand and you can vote for your favorite truck.
The School of Rock...
Photos and Story by Larry Oskin, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Clermont celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18 at Waterfront Park with cultural foods, activities, music, art, and dance.
Juneteenth was declared a national holiday in 2021 by President Biden. It stems from...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
The King is back as Elvis hits theaters this weekend. Elvis follows Presley’s (Austin Butler) life as he becomes a singing legend. This 2 hour and 39-minute movie covers over 20 years of the...
Tavares – The Lake County Library System will distribute copies of the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence beginning Monday, June 27 to celebrate Independence Day.
“As we approach Independence Day and reflect on the freedoms and liberties bestowed...
Celebrate the red, white, and blue on Sunday, July 3rd, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Groveland's Lake David Park, located at 450 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland.
This year’s celebration will include:
Miss Firecracker Pageant from 1:00 pm –...
The First Annual Lake County Job Fair will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, at Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg.
300+ Job Openings will be offered, including full-time or no experience needed....
Submitted by Sharon Wagner
Many companies scrambled to get online during the coronavirus crisis as in-store profits plummeted. The good news is that if you weren’t already online, heading to the web for your sales efforts is an excellent move....
The following is in response by Pulte Homes to an article submitted by Steve Smith of New Beginnings to the South Lake Tablet.
submitted by Kathleen Hugo, representing Pulte Homes
This is in response to the article titled “Affordable Housing in...
submitted by The Animal League
My name is Wilson and I am a 1-yr old male Chihuahua Blend. I am about 11 pounds of lap dog! I walk very well on a leash and love going for walks. I have...
Submitted by The Kiwanis Club of South Lake
Evelisse Bookhout, Executive Officer of Hands of Hope America, Inc, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. Evelisse is an Army veteran from Central New York with experience...
OAKLAND, FL — Vice Mayor Michael Satterfield, Chair of School Advisory Committee for the Oakland Avenue Charter School, has been named a winner of a 2022 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award. The award was presented during the June 14 Oakland...
Daniela Martinez of the Clermont Woman's Club recently delivered items donated by the CWC District 7 members to The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The wagon was overflowing. Among those items were adult clothes, baby clothes, diapers, baby...
Fourth of July is coming, and though it’s a fun time of year to enjoy fireworks, they can really scare animals (and cause noise-induced hearing loss!). Everyone who brings a food donation for the South Lake Animal League to...
Caponi's Cannolis presented a glimpse of their production of "Camp Rock the Musical" at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Friday, June 17. The entire, live performance was held on the evening of June 17 and 18.
Highlights...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Be Like Ike Foundation recently launched its newest initiatives at the Splash Park at Waterfront Park in Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Team helped the foundation celebrate the kick-off with...
Submitted by Donna Digennero, Clermont Historic Society
Who doesn’t love pizza? Who doesn’t love pups? Put them both together and you have a wonderful afternoon for children at Clermont’s Historic Village.
Mark your calendars today for Sunday, July 10th from 2:00...
The Gem of the Hills Community Service Award honors residents or organizations that contribute to the South Lake community; lending their time, efforts, and talents outside any volunteer work done for their employer.
At the recent South Lake Chamber of...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
On June 12, 1948, President Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women to serve as permanent regular members of the military. This date is...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Global Sourcing Group recently celebrated its new Montverde showroom and office opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Global Sourcing Group resources and manufactures...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host three adult programs in July featuring music, lectures, and a book talk.
Thursday, July 14 - Local musician, Galen, will present a jazz music lecture entitled Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement at...
OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland invites visitors to explore its new joint history and art exhibition: “Old Town Road” and “Land, Water, Air” at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. An open house will be...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Lightyear is a reimagined story for the character Buzz Lightyear, from the classic Toy Story movies. In this film, Buzz Lightyear is not a toy, but a living, breathing space ranger. Buzz (voiced by...
Below are highlights of the Clermont City Council meeting on June 14.
Performance Review of City Manager Brian Bulthuis
Brian Bulthuis, Clermont City Manager, received his 6-month initial evaluation by the Clermont City Council members during the city council meeting on...
Steve Smith, Executive Director and Founder Of the New Beginnings of Central Florida
After searching for years to secure land for affordable housing in the Four Corners area, New Beginnings of Central Florida found a willing land seller.
A year ago,...