By Chuck Seaver
Cayden Cork, a recent nomination recipient for appointment to the prestigious West Point Military Academy in New York, and a 2023 Lake Minneola High School (LMHS) graduate, is no ordinary graduate. At 18, Cayden has his vision...
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or...
BY Derrick Chubbs
For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank?
As Central Florida’s emergency food...
Leaping lizards! Let our insects, arachnids, reptiles, and amphibians teach and entertain you on Friday, June 9 at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-Hwy 27.
Zoo Mom Science is a true Florida, family business with...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Theo, a sweet and lovable Russian Blue blend who is looking for his forever home!
At 2 years old, Theo can't wait to find a family who will give him all the love and attention...
Join the City of Groveland for a JUNETeenth Celebration at Lake David Park (450 S. Lake Ave. Groveland) on June 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
There will be Cultural Dance/Stepping Performances/ Dance Competition/ Entertainment/ Vendors /BBQ Competition...
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue was selected as a beneficiary of the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program for the month of May 2023. Launched in February 2019, the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support...
Below is Cooper Memorial Library's Summer Programs
Monday, June 5 at 3 p.m. - Fiesty Females in Florida History lecture presented by Carrie Sue Ayvar
Thursday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m. - Cooper Concert Series: Nathi Gcabashe (Afro Pop, R&B,...
Hagen Azevedo a Boy Scout in Troop 784 did his Eagle Scout project in November 2022.
The project involved a section of hallowed ground where the ashes of retired American flags are buried behind the VFW Building at 855 W...
Lake & Sumter Counties, FL – Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter opens accepting applications for seven new homes being built throughout Lake and Sumter Counties (this round of applications does not include homes in the 55+ neighborhood, The Cottages...
Tonight in Central Florida, one in five children is at risk of going to bed hungry. A $1 million grant from Wawa to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to change that statistic by increasing the amount...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections is pleased to announce he is running for re-election.
Hays stated “I’ve had the honor and pleasure to serve the voters of Lake County these past 6 years in this capacity. During my...
On Saturday, May 27, Chuck Seaver, a retired Police Officer and a fifth-generation resident of Clermont met with members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, along with family, friends and community leaders at Oak Hill Cemetary to place flags...
The Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival is being held today, Saturday, June 3, from 12 to 9 p.m. The Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC) is hosting the free, family-friendly cultural event at Clermont’s Waterfront Park (330 3rd Street,...
Celebrate and get free donuts (while supplies last) at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and many other makers of donuts, or "doughnuts," if you prefer.
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June. It began in 1938 to honor...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Jeanette Lopez – Accounting Operations
Sebastian Ponce De Leon – Auto Collision Technology
Deanna Taylor – Cosmetology
Mason Landon – Diesel Systems Technician
BreeAnn Dunn –...
In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1 and closing November 30 – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) team is encouraging our Florida communities to get ahead of potential storms. With the impact felt by hurricanes...
Four Corners at Cagan Crossing will be hosting a Food Truck Event on Saturday, June 3 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
The event will be held by the Cagan Crossing Community Library at 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont.
For more...
Are you looking to relieve stress? Are you needing some kitten kisses? Or are you just needing some snuggles? Then we have the event for you.
SPCA Florida in partnership with the Orlando Cat Café, are hosting Kitten Cuddle &...
On average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.
Increase your chance of survival...
On May 29, Clermont celebrated Veterans Day by recognizing those who died protecting the freedoms of America. A special program was held featuring guest speaker Winter Park resident and Rollins College student Benjamin Mack-Johnson, musical tributes, a rifle salute,...
Kick off the weekend with family and friends on Friday, June 2 in Historic Downtown Clermont (670 W. Montrose St., Clermont) Enjoy live music and food trucks from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Step into paradise at the 10th annual Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival on Saturday, June 3, from 12 to 9 p.m. presented by the Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC). The free family-friendly cultural event at Clermont’s Waterfront Park...
CLERMONT (May 26, 2023) Congratulations to the student winners of the annual Drop Saver poster contest.
For the tenth year, Clermont students were invited to participate in the annual contest sponsored by the American Water Works Association. The program was...
By Grace Rabano, Publicity Lead for Clermont Garden Club
The clubhouse of the Clermont Garden Club is located at 849 West Ave., Clermont FL, part of the beautiful historic downtown Clermont. The clubhouse is surrounded by gardens filled with native...
Lake County, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in partnership with the Lake County Public Works Department, is launching a progressive traffic signal update initiative along State Road 50 (SR 50) from Grand Highway to the Orange County line. FDOT and the Lake...
Leadership Lake County is proud to announce the induction of Sheriff Peyton Grinnell and Terri Kracht into the prestigious Leadership Hall of Fame. The Board of Regents for Leadership Lake County accepts nominations each year for individuals who exemplify...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) encourages communities to participate in National Water Safety Month in May. Take precautions to prevent drownings.
As part of National Water Safety Month, DOH-Lake will be participating in Water Safety Day...
Thanks to the generosity of their members, The Clermont Woman's Club recently prepared baskets full of goodies along with a thank you note saying, "you do make a difference and thank you for what you do!" They distributed them...
Congratulations to the Kiwanis Club of Clermont's Key Club graduates who were the recipients of this year’s Oakley Seaver Memorial Scholarships.
A total of $18,000.00 was awarded to nine students that were active members of our Key Club-sponsored high schools...
The City of Groveland invites the public to join in a morning of special activities on Memorial Day, May 29, to honor those who sacrificed all in service to their country.
The morning will start with a free breakfast at...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Lake County Fire Rescue Department displayed its newest fire engine on Monday, May 15th at the Mascotte Fire Station location, 529 East Myers Boulevard. Engine 91, a brand-new Pierce model fire engine that...
Former Major League Baseball players will offer a free clinic to youth 6-16 years old at the Jimmy Thomas Memorial Park in Groveland on June 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Major League Baseball Players Alumni’s Legends...
Chuck Seaver - South Lake Tablet
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) Clermont Battalion held its annual graduation and awards ceremony at the Performing Arts Center, Clermont on May 21st. The USNSCC is a congressionally chartered, U.S. Navy-sponsored...
Chuck Seaver, president of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Bea Pacheco as a new club member.
Bea is an educator at Groveland Elementary School and will soon be the faculty advisor of the new Kiwanis K-Kids program at Groveland...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Sunny the Therapy Pup began his summer community tour on Tuesday, May 16th with a stop by The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (TNCSL), Groveland. Sunny is the newest member of the Read to...
Lake Technical College recognized 34 outstanding career and technical students on May 4, 2023 as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society. Students were selected by their instructors based on their excellent attendance, stellar academics, and their...
Information and Photos provided by Angelica Gomez.
East Ridge HS (ERHS) Coach Angelica Gomez, Lake Minneola HS Coach Lisa Bryant (LMHS), and Taveras HS Coach Michelle Metheny (THS) along with their assistant coaches and teams traveled to Jacksonville to represent...
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park are holding a Do It Your Way 5K!
The 5K winds through a scenic paved course through Lake Louisa State Park.
Medals! Event T-Shirt! Age Group Awards! and a native plant giveaway!
For more information...
"Celebrate Our Heroes" Memorial Day event will be hosted by the the Michael's Foundation at 11105 Autumn Lane, Clermont on Saturday, May 27 from 11 am to 3pm.
The event includes food, guest speakers, and a performance by the McCormick...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
BlueLight Health, a local nonprofit organization focused on children's health, held its first annual School's Out Summer Bash Event on Saturday, May 20th at Waterfront Park in Clermont.
https://youtu.be/IX_9Qaw1J2E
The family-fun event had a D.J., bounce...
On May 12-13, the Lake Minneola High School Bands presented "Prism", a concert featuring music that spans various ages.
The evening was filled with the sound of rock, pop, jazz and classical music brought by a groups of very talented...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
As soon as the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead ribbon was cut in 2014, Greg Gensheimer, president of Green Mountain Scenic Byway, Inc. (GMSB) said, “I think we should have gone higher.” So...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast was held on Friday, May 19.
Thom Kieft of Lake-Sumter State College and president of the SLCC presented two $1,000 Ray Goodgame Awards.
The Ray Goodgame Award honors exceptional students in the...
Three major issues facing the Clermont City Council at the May 23 meeting:
Salt Shack - The property, located at 846 West Osceola Street, was formerly known as Lilly’s on the Lake. The property owner in 2012 received a conditional...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Imagine South Lake Charter School launched an innovative project on Monday, May 5th with the unveiling of two Library on Wheels' buses. The school has transformed two old school buses into a library for...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on Tuesday presented a check in the amount of $3.1 million to Lake Apopka Natural Gas District as part of the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and...
The Clermont Police Department is excited to announce the opening of a Children’s Advocacy Center satellite office in Clermont, thanks to cooperation with the Lake Sumter Child Protection Team.
This partnership will help reduce transportation time and cost for families...
By Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Evander Turner, an 8th grader at Pinecrest Lakes Academy, has the distinguished honor of being a Spelling Bee Champion.
Evander prepares for each spelling bee by studying year-round.
In January of this year, he won his...
Clermont will join large and small communities all across the country to celebrate Veterans who died protecting the freedoms of America at a special program on Memorial Day. The program will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 29,...