Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended An Afternoon Tea Party sponsored by the Women for Hospice. The event was held in The Magnolia Room at Lake Sumter State College in Leesburg.
Women for Hospice is an organization of...
A community benefit Breakfast is being held for Mascotte Police Officer Jerry Flores and his family on February 1st at the Mascotte Civic Center.
For those who aren't aware - On the early morning hours on Saturday, December 28, Officer Flores was...
Invitations have gone out to Groveland High School alumni announcing this year’s reunion on March 28. Alumni President Connie Fleetwood said that any student or teacher who ever attended the school, which held its last graduation in 1993, are...
by Kevin Grogan
All the hype around the much-anticipated finale of the Montverde Academy 2020 MAIT (Montverde Invitational Tournament) once again did not disappoint. This was the home finale of the season for the Eagles who are the undefeated-undisputed #1...
Article by Kendyl Cardwell
Saturday, January 18, was a very special parkrun, not only because of the many milestones achieved but also because of the return of some very important people in the parkrun community.
Karen and Tim Bowler are visiting...
Carol Spaldi, Scholarships Chairman with the Clermont Woman's Club announced they are rewarding three one thousand dollar scholarships to a graduating female from each local high school; East Ridge, Lake Minneola and South Lake.
The application can be downloaded from www.clermontwomansclub.org,...
The Central Florida Women's Empowerment Conference will light your heart on fire! Dynamic speakers, powerful worship, giveaways, vendors for shopping and some delicious food. All of this for only $25!
Proceeds from the event will benefit Unforsaken Women’s outreaches...
submitted by the Animal League
Hello everyone! My name is James Cagne and I am a 4-year-old, 28 pound, male Beagle/Pointer blend. My friends at The Animal League say I am the sweetest and most gentle, loving boy. I can...
Lake County Balloon Festival
Yesterday at 9:17 AM ·
Once again, we apologize about the high winds this weekend. As balloons cannot inflate, it was better to postpone rather than have everyone show up to find no balloons on display! If...
Feature Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
A spur of the minute decision to visit the TICO Warbird Air Museum in Titusville, Florida over the holidays turned up some surprises my wife Joan and I had not expected to see.
I...
Dick Eastman is well known in the genealogy world. He is the author of Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter (EOGN.com) that has been available for subscription for more than 23 years. Eastman worked in the computer industry for over 50...
Singer, songwriter and actor, Alex Boyé (pronounced boy-yay) will present his “Bend Not Break” concert Saturday, February 1st at 6 pm at the Family Christian Center, 2500 S. Hwy 27, Clermont. The free concert is sponsored by Carlyle Holder...
Article by Nick Jones
Clermont-Minneola Lions were the hosts for the District 35-O quarterly meeting held at the FUMC Wesley Center on Saturday, January 18. Club President Cliff Brown welcomed District Governor, Greg Evans and his cabinet of officers and...
Sixteen middle and high schools in Lake County have been selected to participate in the 20th annual Florida Youth Survey, a collaborative effort among the Florida departments of Health, Education and Children and Families.
In each school selected, a sample...
Local robotics team All Wired Up is hosting an open house on Saturday, January 25, from 11 am to 3 pm in the team workshop at 320 Crittenden Street in downtown Groveland. The team invites all local residents, especially...
The South Lake Tablet is looking for a Marketing/Sales Associate
The applicant must be a self-motivated, self-starter with proven sales and marketing experience. Must have the ability to relate to the business needs of our current and potential clients, and the...
The Friends of Marion Baysinger Memorial Library are hosting a 3-day Winter Book Sale on January 23 (10 am - 8 pm), January 24 (10 am – 3 pm), and January 25 (10 am - 1 pm) at the...
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Grassy Lake Elementary’s Terrific Kids Chosen this January!
James Whitman, Cason Huggins, Blake Magbanua, Zoe Johnson,...
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Cypress Ridge Elementary’s Terrific Kids Chosen For January
Kindergarten:
Raylan Hammonds, Liam Gustafson, Bryson Israel, Aubrey Reid,...
By Anita, The Passionista, Torres
In my own personal growth journey, I never imagined how much I could learn by living one of my passions: mountain bike riding on nature trails.Here are 5 key lessons learned as a mountain biker...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event from 9 am - noon on Thursday, January 23...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is once again warning citizens of Lake County about potentially misleading materials they could be receiving in the mail. These mail-outs often include Florida Voter Registration Applications with information pre-filled and are...
Congratulations to the City of Clermont Youth Council for receiving the Florida League of Cities Video Competition Award at the January 14, City Council Meeting.
https://youtu.be/uBJniDrA0vo
Watch their award-winning video at https://bit.ly/35VCnhX.
Clermont City Council declared January as Clermont Reads History Month. Mayor Gail Ash presented the proclamation to members of the Cooper Memorial Library board at Tuesday's, January 14th council meeting.
After years in the making, the Cooper Memorial Association Board...
Events by S&G will host our 10th Annual Healthy Living Expo at First United Methodist Church, Wesley Center on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Healthy Living Expo: Back by popular demand, the Expo features free screenings by...
Article and Photos By Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
Recap: The Knights played four games in their fifth week. East Ridge High got the better of cross-town rival South Lake High and secured a win in the MLK Classic...
It's confirmed, Lucky's Market, Clermont's popular grocer, will close its doors on February 14.
Lucky's Market opened its doors almost two years ago to the South Lake area and the community has flocked to its doors since.
"Closing has no reflection...
"Keeping the Dream Alive" sounded off loud and clear when over 100 vehicles and proud marchers paraded from McKinney Park, west on Desoto Street and down East Avenue to Downtown-Waterfront Park to celebrate the life and legacy of the...
Members of the Clermont Garden Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are preparing for the upcoming “Mardi Gras” Flower and Horticulture Show. It will include flower arrangements, photographs, and a display of many local plants and flowers. This event will...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in the South Lake area who like the deceased Clermont Councilman Ray Goodgame serve as community leaders and champions.
Hunter Tierman, a student at Lake Minneola High School, exemplifies the characteristics...
Victoria Walter, Program Committee Chairman of the Clermont Woman's Club, welcomed Doris Bloodsworth, author of Clermont From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions to their January meeting. Ms. Bloodsworth gave the group some history on the beginnings of...
Pat Richardson, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, is preparing with other members for the upcoming “Mardi Gras” - a horticulture specialty flower show.
The event will be held at the Garden Club building, located at 849 West...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars -- VFW Post 5277 believes in good citizenship to help foster patriotism. That is why they participate in a national program to encourage young students to examine...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership recently hosted the Downtown Clermont Mega Food Truck Rally. There was something to enjoy for everyone -- a free concert by the Anita Drink Band, 30 diverse food trucks, craft vendors for shopping, entertainment, a...
Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) has added evening hours on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The Center will be open to clients for food pick up from 5 pm - 7 pm. The evening hours are in...
Submitted by Steve Smith
President, Housing for All Lake County
It is estimated that $387 million has been collected from real estate sales that is intended to be used for affordable housing.
The House Appropriations Chair said that there other pressing non...
The City of Clermont and Christian Men in Action invite the public to participate in Keeping the Dream Alive, a day of remembrance and fun. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and festivities continue from 11 am - 4...
YogaSix celebrated the recent opening, located at 2305 South Hwy 50, Clermont at the Clermont Landing. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting welcoming YagaSix to the business community.
https://www.facebook.com/southlaketablet/videos/517095679012905/
Yoga Six is offering one month of unlimited classes...
January 18 at 7:00 pm
Don't miss The Great DuBois, the world’s most unique, two-person circus show.
The Great DuBois showcases incredible feats of juggling, circus stunts, magic, contortion, unicycling and aerial acts while engaging the audience through comic interaction.
Stars Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy have...
If you had planned to pitch a tent and camp under the stars at Clermont's Waterfront Park on February 8, you'll need to wait until next year. The popular weekend of family fun is Sold Out.
Next year, sign up early.
Registration is now open for the new January 27th and February 24th start dates in the following programs:
Accounting Operations
Administrative Office Specialist
Automotive Collision Technology Technician
Automotive Service Technology
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Registration will remain...
If you aren't sure what Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida does, just visit one of their three houses in Orlando located by the hospital campus of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children, or Nemours...
Anointed Community Services Annual International (ACSI) Pancake Breakfast and Gift Explosion is an annual event that brings together businesses, nonprofit organizations, families and the City of Groveland to show the homeless and needy that a united community nurishes and...
Article by Kendyl Cardwell
The cool winter weather that we have had lately did not seem to hold up for this weekend’s event. Temperatures were hot and humid, but that didn’t stop participants from coming in for record times and...
The Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance has launched a quick survey to gauge the public’s interest in a new community center. The survey will be open throughout the month of December and close on March 1st.
The two-minute, 10-question survey...
Tina Worrell, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, brought the “Earth Star” plant to display at Clermont City Hall. The “Earth Star” plant is an unusual houseplant that is perfect for adding a dash of color and texture...
Article by The Animal League
Hello everyone! My name is Eko and I am a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher and I weigh about 65 pounds. My friends here at The Animal League tell me that I am just a sweetheart and...
For the first time in 45 years, the City of Groveland will have a new Fire Chief. Chief Kevin Carroll is filling the position that will be vacated by Chief Willie Morgan, who announced his intent to retire in...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.
The...
By Ted Luebbers
Mateo Colmenero, an Aviation Youth member and recent Ray Flight Scholarship Fund recipient, completed all the Federal Aviation Administration requirements to qualify for his Private Pilot’s license on January 5, 2020.
Mateo has been an Aviation Youth Member...