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.
Below are the names of this month’s Terrific Kids
Grades K-2 (pictured above)
Grant Pilcher, Genesis Segui, Kori Collins, Jayden...
After months of waiting, Five Guys opens its doors to customers this Thursday, March 21. The restaurant, known for its hand-crafted burgers and fries, is located at College Station (Hancock Road and SR50).
The SOUTH LAKE TABLET had the opportunity to speak...
The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had 41 students compete at the state level and 21 of these students were in the top 10 in the state of Florida. Of these 21 students, 13 students were recognized on...
The Lake County Library System has extended the hours at its largest branch, the Cooper Memorial Library.
The Cooper Memorial Library, located off SR 50 in Clermont, has the highest number of checkouts in the county for a variety of...
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado (LSE: OCDO), one of the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailers, announced Groveland, as the second location for one of their Customer Fulfillment Centers (CFC).
“Kroger is incredibly excited...
submitted by Michelle Delaney and Roaring Rooney
SunCreek Brewery's 2-day St. Patrick's Day Celebration was overcast, chilly and, at times, rainy. It was just like a typical March day in Ireland. And just like in Ireland, the weather didn't dampen...
The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship each school year. The third scholarship this year was sponsored by CEMEX.
Najee Rodriguez, a student at East...
Beta Theta, a chapter of ESA International, a local philanthropic and service organization, recently visited Benton House, an assisted living community, to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Betty Meadows, a member of ESA for over 50 years and one on of the...
Be Free Lake is the first Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training program in Lake County and second to launch throughout Florida. The pilot program titled "You're Not Alone" is focused on Mental Health Training for Youth.
The training...
The City of Clermont’s free public Wi-Fi is now live in limited locations in Clermont’s Waterfront District.
No password is required to log into the “Clermont-Public” network. You can access it from the newly resurfaced Champions Splash Park (which reopens...
Montverde Academy brings Broadway favorites to the stage in a new and enjoyable way during the Fourth Annual Choral Cabaret. Talented students will delight the audience in this unique, interactive performance that will take place on stage in the...
Lake County’s Adopt-a-Lake program received the prestigious Keep America Beautiful National Community Improvement Award at the Keep America Beautiful National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
The award in the “End Littering” category recognized Lake County through the Keep Lake Beautiful Program...
On Saturday, March 23 from 4 pm - 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary will host a Carribean Dinner fundraiser at the VFW Post 855 W. Desoto Street, Clermont.
Menu: Pork, with Rice & peas.
Potato Salad,...
It’s grand to be Irish and everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Let's Celebrate! Lots to do in Downtown Clermont this Grand Weekend. Wear green, eat, drink, and be merry.
Saturday, March 16 (In the wee hours of the...
The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 10 a.m. to noon, March 15 at Chick-fil-A, 3365 Hammock Ridge Road.
Coffee with a Cop is a nationwide program that reinforces good relations between the community and its...
Lamira Kehlor was the widow of James Kehlor, millionaire flour miller of East St. Louis. She spent her winters in Clermont visiting her sister who lived in Historic Downtown Clermont. During her stay, Lamira devoted her time to local...
by Kevin Grogan
Lance Brauman, the high profile coach behind what is arguably the very best sprint group in the World, calls South Lake home. For a decade, the Adidas Pure Athletics Professional Track Group has trained out of the National...
Below are exciting upcoming events at Cooper Memorial Library
Wednesday, March 20
FREE SEMINAR ON HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO WELLNESS
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on...
Students from Lake County Schools secured 23 of the top honors in the annual Lake County History Day competition held March 2, 2019, at the Lake County Historical Museum in Tavares. Seven area middle schools and three high schools...
The district’s Safety and Security department is teaming up with schools across Lake County this month to provide continued training to help keep students and staff safe.
For years, Florida Statutes have required schools to incorporate fire and tornado drills...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces upcoming election worker information sessions.
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work on Election Day or during Early Voting, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County...
Montverde Academy has donated a vehicle to Lake Sumter State College (LSSC). The vehicle, a 20 passenger 2007 Ford E450 transport vehicle, was replaced in MVA’s fleet and the decision was made to donate the vehicle to an organization...
Submitted by Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society
On March 14, Peter Stauder will be helping you with Irish genealogy research. Peter has been to Ireland and knows the ins and outs of doing Irish research from home....
by Donna DiGennaro South Lake County Historical Society
Think you know about World War II? Why not come to Clermont’s World War II Museum and see first-hand what the men and women went through as they fought Nazi Germany and its...
submitted by the Animal League
Carla is an active German Short Hair Pointer Blend that is 1 year old and is 35 pounds. Carla loves other dogs, she can even shake and sit.
Come on out and adopt me or one...
The newly created, Live Well Foundation of South Lake, Inc., announces that Donna Marino Kirtland has been appointed as the Executive Director following a national search. The Foundation is a new grant-making organization, officially incorporated in September 2018, formed...
County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Tire Amnesty Day, held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 23 at the Lake County Landfill, 13130 County Landfill...
Congratulations to Brettland Coolidge of South Lake High School and Zachary Bell of East Ridge High School. They have been named the 2019 Sunshine State Scholars for Lake County Schools. As such, they will represent the district at an...
Exactly when present-day Groveland was founded isn’t known, other than it was permanently settled sometime in the years following the Civil War. However, historians do know when the fast-growing city traded its early name, Taylorville, for Groveland. That happened...
Mayor Ash and Darren Gray were touched when they heard about Beefy, the adorable pug with incurable cancer, and his quest to make his last days his best. So, they invited Beefy and his crew to City Hall for...
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, recently celebrated its 15th annual Mardi Gras "Fun" Raiser at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. The event included a dinner/dance, silent auction, costume contest, entertainment and door prizes and raised over $18,000.
"Our...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) will host a Cycling Safety Forum on March 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Minneola City Hall.
The Cycling Safety Forum will be a panel discussion moderated by Daniel Whitehouse. Confirmed...
submitted by Larry Oskin
Choice Of Concert Champions! Lake County’s own Symphony Orchestra has concerts planned for this spring with ‘Northern Lights’ to be performed on March 21 & 22. This concert will include the Beethoven Violin Concerto with soloist Konstantin...
Congregation Sinai will host its annual Purim Pizza Party celebration service starting on Friday, March 23 starting at 6 pm. This service will be filled with entertaining music, special foods and a festive party celebration. There will be Purim...
This class discusses art historical topics through the lens of today’s social media and pop culture trends. Have selfies replaced Self-Portraits? Are food pictures modern day Still Lifes? What on earth is a meme?! This class takes a humorous...
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.
Below are the names of this month’s Terrific Kids
Kiwanis members Mr. Thomas & Mr. Seaver; Assistant Principal Ms....
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Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2019-2020 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes section 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before...
Pig on the Pond is Back! POG is an annual festival celebrating its 21st Anniversary of bringing fun to the south Lake Community with delicious barbecue, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and fireworks. Enjoying the festival? Send photos to news@SLTABLET.com for...
In 1964 the winds of change are sweeping through St. Nicholas school. Father Flynn, a charismatic priest, is advocating reform of the school's strict customs, and the first black student has just been accepted. When a nun tells Sister...
On Monday, March 4, the Mayor, Council and Chief Morgan recognized Firefighter Paramedic, Lieutenant Joe Ridge and Firefighter Paramedic, Michael Ridge for successfully completing the Field Training Officer testing.
The brothers navigated a written exam, electrocardiogram test, oral interviews and...
Lake County Schools is preparing to kick off the 7th annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Bowl from March 11-14, 2019. This event is a competition among Lake County elementary and middle school students to promote STEAM...
Five Guys Burger and Fries is opening soon! The sit-down, take out restaurant is located at Hancock and Rte. 50, near First Watch. Scott Stahm, the franchisee, is now hiring and says the restaurant will open as soon as final inspections are completed.
Wendy's...
Clermont Middle School, located on East Avenue directly across from Cypress Ridge Elementary, will be transitioning to a K-8th grade facility. The school will be named in memory of Aurelia M. Cole, a lifelong resident of Clermont who passed away...
On March 4, Groveland Communications Dispatcher Brandelyn Rogers, Sergeant John Moore, and Corporal Alicia Menendez were recognized by Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson, city council members, and Police Chief Shawn Ramsey and presented with the prestigious Life-Saving Award.
During the presentation, Deputy Chief...
submitted by Kendyl Cardwell, Clermont Waterfront parkrun
It was another wonderful event at the Clermont Waterfront Parkrun this past weekend. Participants made their way along the beautiful shores of Lake Minneola towards lots of new PR’s, milestones, or just to...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
submitted by the Animal League
This handsome boy is an 4-month-old Akita Blend who will be 70-100 lbs. full grown. Oliver is a friendly and personable puppy, who loves attention.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends!...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at the Leesburg International Airport hauled its cooking equipment to Umatilla on February 24, to support a seaplane splash-in at Bowden’s Landing, at Island Lake just west of downtown Umatilla.
This...
Imagine South Lake is accepting pre-registrations and applications can be submitted at www.imaginesouthlake.org/home/enrollment-process/
In accordance with the Imagine South Lake charter, any resident of Lake County may apply to the school. New legislation allows for out of county students to...