The Animal League
Myrtle is a 3-year-old American Pitbull Terrier Blend and weighs about 67 pounds. She is a VERY sweet and goofy girl who loves to be with people! AND...she is even house trained! She is currently undergoing treatment for...
In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, The Orlando Cat Café donated two Pet Oxygen Masks to Lake County Fire Rescue. Fire Marshall Michael Vitta and Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks attended the presentation ceremony on Monday, July...
For over 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of paints and coatings. On Wednesday, July 10, the South Lake Chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of Sherwin Williams' new showroom, located at 17300...
In its July/August edition, District Administration magazine has named Lake County Schools one of 34 “Districts of Distinction,” a national recognition program that began in November 2014.
The program was established by the magazine to honor school districts that are...
To help parents and guardians prepare students to go back to school, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be extending their immunization clinic hours on July 25, till 6:30 pm at the following locations:
Florida Department...
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is presenting a special Summer Reading Event. As part of this year's theme “A Universe of Stories”, the library will be hosting two FREE chalk-drawing workshops for kids, Thursday, July 18th, at 11 am in...
“I am pleased to announce that after a trip this week to meet with federal lawmakers and key agency staff members in Washington, all indications are that the bulk of the $7.8 million in funding owed to Lake County...
State Fire Marshal and Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis visited Orlando on July 10 to meet with area agencies and to remind all Floridians to act now and be prepared if a major storm hits the Sunshine State....
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida has just announced their newly elected Board Members for 2019-2020.
Newly elected Sinai Board Members include: Jack Gartner, President; Bob Miller, Vice President; Deb Schumacher, Recording Secretary; Roslyn Haskelson, Corresponding Secretary; Andrew Feldman, Treasurer; Karen...
Revisit the spectacular history of the moon landing with “Shoot for the Moon,” a 50th anniversary salute to a historic American achievement hosted by Emmy- and Peabody-award-winning producer and interviewer Charlie Grinker. The adventure begins at 2 pm, July 24...
Early Saturday, July 13, Sommer Sports hosted the second in a series of four themed events featuring a Triathlon (Bike/Swim/Run) as well as a 5K Run/Walk. Hundreds of athletes gathered on the shores of Lake Minneola to compete in the...
Waffles is 1-year-old male Hound Blend that weighs about 53 pounds. He is a very sweet and playful pup and would make a great addition to any family!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! We can't...
Only a person with a pet can explain the bond shared and the love experienced between pet and owner. The pain and sorrow felt from the loss of a pet is sometimes overwhelming.
Today, I received a plea to help...
On Thursday evening, owners Darren and Karen Johnson welcomed business members and friends to this month's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Darren is an authority on hosting events having worked for over 36 years planning mega-events...
Michelle Fontenot, a local Middle School teacher, was a recent guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Over the past three years, she has taught students in grades 6-8 who have varying degrees of special needs and abilities. ...
Diane Kornegay, superintendent of Lake County Schools, has been elected to serve as the Area IV Director on the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) Board of Directors.
Kornegay will represent Lake County’s school district along with school districts...
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue continues to support our community through small dog adoptions, fostering programs and fundraisers to help make their dreams a reality for many loving doggies. At Polka Dogz Pet Rescue, they rely on dedicated volunteers and...
Dr. Julio Paez, M.D. of South Lake Pain Institute shared his expertise and knowledge of regenerative therapies, which include the use of a patient’s own stem cells to treat pain at the Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Conference....
Lake Technical College is now in Open Registration for the Fall 2019 semester. Registration will remain open through August 8, or until the program is full. In addition to our general open enrollment, the Career Dual Enrollment application period...
The Clermont Garden Club presents a flower design workshop on Saturday, August 17 at 10 am. The event will take place at the Garden Club building, located at 849 West Avenue (near downtown Clermont), Julie Milburn, an award-winning designer along...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Central Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to offer the following free Quit Tobacco Class:
2-Hour Tools to Quit Program
Friday, July 19th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30...
Congratulations to The Lake County Office of Emergency Medical Services newest lieutenants, Luis Ramirez, Brandon Smith, Erica Wisniewski, and Robert Dellow. They were promoted during a recent pinning ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
Erica Wisniewski
Erica Wisniewski was born in...
The Clermont Police Department will compete in a basketball game with the Youth of Give A Day Foundation in a youth-vs-police game from 1-3 pm. on July 12 at the Real Life Church gymnasium, 1501 Steve’s Road.
The Give a Day...
Not many homes these days feature front porches but Clermont historic homes had at least a simple one. The Kern House at the Historic Village had wrap-around ones that went across the front and around the side like pictured...
After 13 years of empowering the Clermont and surrounding the South Lake community to Live Actively, Kevin and Kimberly Grogan, owners of Gear for Multisport, announced a rebrand and expansion for their local business.
On June 5, Global Running Day, the...
Grovelands' annual firecracker pageant has become a Groveland tradition. Since the early 1960s, the fun, family-oriented pageant has taken place every fourth of July for ages 3 months to 14 years of age (8th-grade/middle school). Winners from the pageant will...
Take a break from the summer heat and join Minneola Fire Chief, Jan Otero and the Minneola Firefighters for a fun and informative story time on Friday, July 19 at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym at...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership will be hosting their Summer Sidewalk Sales every Saturday on July 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 am to 6 pm. Summer Sidewalk Sale events will be held on Montrose Street centered between Seventh...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) is partnering with several local churches and businesses for a neighborhood beautification project.
From July 9-11, volunteers will provide some TLC to Oakhurst Townhomes in the Lincoln Park community. The neighborhood historically has seen some...
By Marty Proctor
On June 27th, South Lake Robotics launched a new robotics team program based in Groveland. The team, FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC), is for all students grades 8-12 throughout South Lake County whether in a public school, private school...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership recently hosted another exciting new Downtown Clermont Mega event. With a free concert by the T Scott & the TropRockers Band, 30 diverse food trucks, craft vendors for shopping, entertainment, classic cars, a Bounce House,...
by Nick Jones
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club was, once again, host to the GIVE A DAY FOUNDATION, a youth volunteer organization led by Otis and Sandra Taylor of Clermont.
The Taylors brought 14 young volunteers along with a few parents to the...
In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, The Orlando Cat Café donated two Pet Oxygen Masks to Lake County Fire Rescue. Fire Marshall Michael Vitta and Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks attended the presentation ceremony on Monday, July...
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and the music of Elvis Presley, "All Shook Up" follows the story of Chad, a motorcycle-riding roustabout with blue suede shoes on his feet and a song in his heart.
Repressed by their small town...
New Jacobs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 West Highway 50, Clermont, Senior Saints Ministry, is sponsoring a 6-day cruise aboard Celebrity’s Equinox from July 26-August 1, 2020. The ship offers 10 dining venues, Patio on the Lawn, Broadway-style productions,...
The summer fun continues at 11 am on Friday, July 12, at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800 US-Hwy27, as the Minneola Library presents the Bucky & Gigi Show! Family audiences around the world have been entertained...
Join the Lake County Animal Shelter for the hottest event of the summer!
“Hot Dogs, Cool Cats” will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 11 am to 5 pm at the shelter, located at 28123 County Road 561, Tavares.
The...
Montverde Academy is pleased to announce that Dawei Shen has been hired as Head Indoor Volleyball Coach. He brings more than 18 years of coaching experience as well as 18 years of professional playing experience to the position.
Coach Shen...
The sky above South Lake County seemed to explode in color and BOOM as the community celebrated the climax of July 4, 2019. No one needed to travel far to celebrate. Families and friends gathered at homes, parks and...
On Wednesday, July 3, Groveland City Manager Michael Hein welcomed residents, city representatives, dignitaries and well-wishers to the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Public Safety Complex, where he proudly described the groundbreaking as one of the most significant groundbreakings in...
Khrystyna McCoy-Tremaine is a Florida native and the oldest of three children. Born in Gainesville, Florida, her family relocated to the greater Orlando area in the early part of her life. After her father’s retirement from the National Football League...
Historic Downtown Winter Garden serves as the perfect backdrop for a traditional, down-home Independence Day Celebration.
The Winter Garden Farmers Market Independence Day Celebration offers wholesome family fun with a Life-Size Family Game Zone, special Snap Chat Photos, Vendor Booth...
by Linda Charlton, contributing reporter for the South Lake Tablet
It's a long way from Lake County to L.A., but Mark Saunders of Montverde bridged that gap this past weekend when his film, "Open Borders"(shot entirely in Lake County), was...
Erin Garcia, MSN, RN was recently promoted to Director of Cornerstone Hospice’s Hospice Houses.
Garcia, who joined the organization four years ago and most recently was the Assistant Hospice House Director, will oversee operations of Cornerstone’s four hospice Houses and...
The Orlando Cat Café will host author Kendra Lott for a book signing of her latest book, 'Unique Eats and Eateries of Orlando', on Sunday, July 14 from 11 am – 1:30 pm. Lott’s book is a comprehensive guide...
Submitted by Rachael Hudson
Senile Dogs: Why My Dog Is Acting Weird and What to Do
Description: Knowing that you have a senile dog is very heartbreaking. CCD (canine cognitive dysfunction) is a very common disease in dogs that show dementia...
Visit Lake is offering a free, digital education workshop geared specifically to local tourism businesses on how to expand exposure with Google to help improve conversion of digital audiences to real-world customers.
This in-person workshop will be held on July...
On May 29, 2019 Groveland Works hosted a reception to honor Kevin Thibault, the Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation. He was named Secretary of the FDOT by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 18.
Secretary Thibault most recently served...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, the Lake County Animal Shelter and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.
LakeXpress, the fixed-route...
Lake County Fire Rescue has added another tool to its arsenal to increase public safety. The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state Emergency Medical Services grant, is specifically designed for members of Lake County’s Rescue Task Force...