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.
Cypress Ridge Elementary - Below are the Terrific Kids for this month
Kindergarden
Mrs Caldwell- Elyssa Redula, Blake Dattoli, Charlotte Webster. Ms. Clauss...
Lake County Office of EMS District Chief of Training Jonathan Carey was recognized at today’s Lake County Board of County Commissioners meeting for the life-saving training he recently provided to the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office.
The Lake County Tax...
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year holiday. It is a time to rejoice as well as for serious introspection. It is a time to celebrate the completion of another year while taking stock of one’s life. These two...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received $20,989 from the Florida College System Foundation for three student scholarship programs.
“We are appreciative of the generosity and leadership of the Florida College System Foundation for facilitating these scholarship programs on behalf...
By Grant Mollett, M, ED (photos are courtesy of student-athlete Bre Peine)
East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team did not have to travel far for this week’s race. The race was the Hawks on...
The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Sips and Salsa Festival on Saturday. There were intermittent rains which only seemed to make the festival even more "HOT, HOT, HOT".
People were dancing in...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at a collection event.
The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting the items from...
The Clermont Garden Club’s choice for September Yard of the Month belongs to Bernadette and Tony Sundy in the Hammock Point neighborhood.
Their home at 12405 Hammock Point Circle is surrounded by a beautifully manicured lawn, flowers and trees....
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to name the Outstanding Student Leader Award in honor of Clermont City Council Member, Ray Goodgame.
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award was developed to honor students in...
Carol Walker, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, is pictured here with Librarian Amy Hand at the Cooper Memorial Library. Carol is displaying her “SANSEVIERIA TRIFASCIATA” this month at the library.
This plant is native to tropical and sub-tropical...
Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation dedicated the Ann Dupée Nursing Simulation Center on the South Lake campus, Monday, September 9. The late Ann Dupee hated to miss any event and some who attended the dedication ceremony said...
Representatives of the Walt Disney World Resort made a surprise visit to East Ridge High School on Friday, September 13, with a $20,000 gift from Mickey. The check will help to support the band program after a fire damaged...
By The Animal League
Biscuit is a 4-year-old male Pomeranian/Chihuahua Blend and weights about 6 pounds. Biscuit would do best with a patient family who is home often with a quieter house where he can gain his confidence and really blossom! ...
Read To Sydney annual book sale will be held Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 from 8 am to 2 pm at 12552 Scottish Pn Ln., Clermont, 34711.
The book sale will benefit the Read To Sydney Literacy Programs....
The City of Clermont won 1st place for the Clermont Sips & Salsa Festival in the category of Multi-Agency Collaborative Program and 2nd place for Light Up Clermont in the category of Promotional Mailer.
SUNsational Awards winners were announced at...
Since 2008, local community leader Samuel Davis Jr. has successfully held the title as CEO and general manager of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, which serves more than 9,000 customers in Lake County (over 3,700 in Clermont alone).
Davis has...
This weekend, come walk or run in Downtown Clermont to support an important cause.
Clermont Police Department and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Central Florida will host their annual Walk Like MADD fundraiser at the beautiful Victory Pointe, 938...
The Nation is still losing first responders from exposure to the dangerous toxins at ground zero over the days and months following the horrific event. Americans should never forget the brave men and women who responded to the attack...
The Lake County Animal Shelter is celebrating a new partnership with PetSmart Charities by participating in National Adoption Weekend at the PetSmart at Lake Square Mall, located at 10401 US 441 in Leesburg from 2 - 6 pm on...
The Central Florida Dreamplex (Dreamplex) and Harper Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. invite the community to support individuals with disabilities at the 7th Annual Central Florida Dreamplex Gala & Auction (Dreamplex Gala) October 26, 2019, at the Clermont Arts &...
Join the City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce for the second annual celebration of all things salsa from 2-10 pm on September 14 in Downtown Clermont. Admission is free for this family-friendly event.
Enjoy Chihuahua races,...
The Animal League, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, has announced the details of its 4thAnnual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”.
The best thing about the Puttin’ Fore Paws tournament...
By Imogene Jones
Clermont Florida is the “Choice of Champions” and the Starbound Performing Company Elite Team is part of that championship spirit! The team of 11 performers, ranging in ages from 6 to 14 years old recently completed their...
by Kendyl Cardwell
September is here, and fall is definitely not in the air. Humid and summerlike conditions still greeted the 131 participants, but it didn’t manage to stifle the energy at the Clermont waterfront parkrun. As always, the volunteers...
In Florida, raccoons, bats, foxes, and unvaccinated cats are the animals most frequently diagnosed with rabies. Other animals that are at high risk for rabies include skunks, otters, coyotes, bobcats, and stray or unvaccinated cats, dogs, and ferrets. Each...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
The 2019-2020 school year has begun and the children in South Lake County are busy learning their lessons in Math, English, Science, and more. But, are they learning about the history of their local...
by Linda Charlton
It's midday in the media center at East Ridge High School, and band director Jack Hart is ready to greet his next class of students. If he had a band room, he would be in it. If...
Article By Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
On Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the Space Coast to compete in the 47th annual Astronaut Invitational at the Chain of Lakes Park in...
On August 13, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, by unanimous proclamation designated September 8, as “Orlando Cat Café Day” in Lake County, Florida. September 8th marks the third anniversary for this unique concept, which to date has...
On September 11, motivational speaker, Rotarian, and Marine Corps veteran, T Shane Johnson, will start his fourth Hike Across America from New York City’s Ground Zero area. On his three-month trek down the USA’s East coast, he will complete...
To honor our fallen heroes of 9/11, the public is invited to a memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. September 11 at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
Join us as we hear from Clermont Mayor...
By Marty Proctor
Groveland City Council agreed to a $3.17 million contract with Woodard and Curran (W&C) to provide operation and maintenance services for the City of Groveland water, wastewater, and reclaimed water distribution and collection systems.
The City Water System...
"What's Happening In South Lake" The SOUTH LAKE TABLET's mission is to bring local awareness to the community. We concentrate on the great things happening in the community; in our cities (Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola, and Montverde), our schools,...
Story and Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Congratulations to Guru Indian Restaurant for celebrating 5 wonderful years here in Clermont! Guru, located at 2400 S Hwy 27 Suite 101, Clermont, offers a unique local experience in top quality gourmet Indian...
By Kendyl Cardwell
As of current forecasts, it seems that central Florida is luckily going to be spared the wrath of Hurricane Dorian. The only thing Florida runners are more used to than 100-degree weather is dealing with hurricanes like...
Ritter’s Frozen Custard continues its support for Cooper Memorial Library on Tuesday, September 17. Ritters is located at 2560 East Hwy 50, Suite 114, Clermont., from 5pm to 8 pm. Ritter’s will donate 20% of the proceeds to Friends...
Starting in September, the Clermont Tennis Academy will provide lessons for residents of all ages and levels in two convenient locations in Clermont. Certified Tennis Professional Damon Ponzie will head up the program at Palatlakaha Park and Lake Felter...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program, Women's Health Care, sponsored by the IMA Medical Group of Lake County on Wednesday, September 11th, from 9am to 11am in room 108 (first-floor community room) of the library.
Doctors will be...
At the August 27th Clermont City Council Meeting, life-long resident Chuck Forth, whose family settled in Clermont in the 1800s, described his family’s history in Clermont and his father’s service to the country during World War II. Forth said...
The Minneola knitting class started last February and became a popular event for sharing ideas and techniques with other knitters.
Minneola knitting class is transforming into a club and opening to all regardless of skill level. The club's first meeting...
The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 10 am to noon September. 6 at The Outpouring, a new coffee shop located at 2560 E. State Road 50, Suite 107. The Outpouring is a nonprofit that...
Submitted by the Animal League
Dimitri is a 6-year-old male Husky blend that weighs about 60 pounds. Dimitri is a big, gentle guy. He LOVES to cuddle and snuggle! He is good with other dogs with proper introduction and is house-trained! Call...
Are you interested in learning about the Clermont Garden Club? President Marilyn Paone and Membership Chair Elaine Hogan are hosting an orientation for prospective and new members on Thursday, September 26 at 10 am. at the Garden Club building...
Clermont Police arrest three suspects in a stolen car containing items stolen from several retail businesses.
On Tuesday, September 3, Clermont Police Officers arrested three individuals driving a stolen rental car filled with a variety of stolen items. At approximately...
Hurricane Dorian is now moving off the coast of Central Florida
LAKE COUNTY
GENERAL PUBLIC SHELTERS
The County’s six emergency shelters closed today, Wednesday, September 4, at noon. At peak time, 570 people, 66 special needs persons, and 57 pets were accommodated...
Lake County Dodged the Bullet! We had a week of preparedness and an overload of information from the news networks. Now, we can breathe a sigh of relief and, once again, get on with our lives. Our family and...
Note From Lake County Schools - The shelters that were housed in our schools are closing at noon today. Our maintenance crews will clean the schools and prepare them for a return to regular operations.
We look forward to welcoming...
Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Congratulations to Doggy Delights By Allison Fogarty of Clermont for successfully launching a nationally respected healthy dog treat company.
As CEO and Chef, Allison Fogarty notes, “I wanted to start my own business in...
Dial "M" For Murder is a stage thriller written by Frederick Major Paull Knott.
Ex‑tennis pro, Tony Wendice wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot, murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with...
It’s that time of year when tax bills are being delivered, and Lake County taxpayers are taking notice of an increase on the line item that reads “Public Schools -- By Local Board.” That increase reflects the 0.75-mill additional...