The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week.
Governor...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
In 1978, Michael Myers made his on-screen debut in Halloween. Over the last 44 years and 12 movies, Michael Myers has always managed to somehow survive and come back to kill again. This weekend,...
What is the new normal? For some, it involves a lack of grocery products, toilet paper or high demand cleaning items, such as hand sanitizers on the shelves in your local stores. For others, it’s a routine change from...
SOME OF THE EVENTS HAPPENING Through October 31
Friday, Oct. 28 from 5 pm - 7 pm Clermont Police Department's Halloween On the Trail at Waterfront Park
Saturday, Oct. 29 10 am - 4 pm Annual Downtown Clermont Harvest...
Get ready to laugh out loud at a musical comedy coming this June to Clermont.
Clermont Performing Arts Center (CPAC) and Moonlight Players Theatre are teaming up for the first time to present internationally acclaimed “Nunsense” June 5-7 in the...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is seeking sponsorship for Light Up Center Lake. Each year the club maintains and improves light displays around Center Lake during the Christmas holiday. They use sponsorship dollars to fund their student and local...
In an effort to ensure that all Floridians have access to licensed health care providers, the Florida Department of Health will temporarily reactivate unencumbered inactive licenses for those who make a request through the Department as provided for in...
Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the...
Beginning May 11, the COVID-19 testing locations operated by Adult Medicine of Lake County in Mount Dora and Leesburg will merge into one site at Lake County’s Fairgrounds located at:
2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis – testing will be...
SunRail is offering extended train service every Friday from November 25 through December 30. The extra southbound train will depart the DeBary Station at 9:30 p.m. and travel to the Poinciana Station, making all station stops along the way....
The Clermont Downtown Partnership has just announced that with the city and state-mandated coronavirus pandemic safety guidelines in place the Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market will reopen on Sunday, May 31 from 9 am to 1 pm with an array...
On Saturday, December 10th, at 10 am, Groveland kicked off its charming 31st Annual Christmas Parade. The theme of this year's holiday events was, "Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years", highlighting seasonal traditions as part of the conclusion to the...
Campers and staff will follow safety protocols to help slow the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
Lake County Schools is opening its Extended Learning Center (ELC) Summer Camp this month with an emphasis on CDC safety protocols, as the district continues to...
The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association will offer four $1,200 scholarships for 2023 to college students, according to Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays.
Applicants must be registered Florida voters and live in the state for at least the...
Clermont’s police chief was just selected to serve on an important new subcommittee of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA).Group will focus on rebuilding trust between law enforcement and communities
Charles Broadway will serve on the Subcommittee on Accountability and...
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 14. It is time for the 11th Annual Bras for the Cause & Boxers Too!!
This year's event theme is Celebrate the Night in Black and White. Tickets are $60.00 per person and will...
Coming to Clermont:
Costco Wholesale Warehouse is a membership-only warehouse club that offers a wide range of products at discounted prices, from groceries and electronics to home goods and appliances. The Warehouse will be located on a 20-acre site...
By Debbie Running
I’m reflecting back on my experience in the Black Lives Matter protest on June 3rd, 2020, the first year of COVID-19. Not just the experience but the things that led me to participate.
I can’t forget watching George...
Members of the Clermont Woman’s Club are preparing for the 16th Annual South Lake Family Expo on April 7th. You are invited to attend the free Expo to check out the tables set up by local businesses with free
You...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 and the Women's Auxiliary Unit, Clermont held its annual student scholarship and teacher appreciation luncheon on Saturday, January 14th.
Local students were recognized by both...
Dave Lofgren, retired principal of Clermont High School, passed away on Saturday, July 11 from complications of the COVID virus, leaving behind a legacy of fond memories, guidance and loving discipline.
Dave, a WWII Veteran and long-time resident of South...
Elevate Lake, in partnership with Lake County Schools, Lake-Sumter State College, Lake Technical College and Beacon College, is hosting the 5th Annual Partners for Success: Skills Showcase. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28...
Tickets are on sale for extraordinary entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Main Stage performances, Friday Night Shows at the Black Box and Charlie Grinker's "Favorite Monents are all part of CPAC season's line up.
Enjoy an evening out....
For members of Lake County chorus Sisters of Sound, the landscape of their Tuesday nights has changed drastically since the last time they were together in person on March 10. But even though they can’t rehearse together in person...
Do you have items in your attic or basement that you aren’t sure if you should give away or sell? Did you inherit something that may/may not be of value? Is your grandmother’s jewelry, your grandfather’s clock, or mom’s...
The Bennett Law Center and the City of Groveland are proud to partner and host the city's first "One Love" Reggae Music Festival. The festival celebrates reggae month. Enjoy the sweet sounds of reggae music and some spicy jerk...
Candidates for Lake County Water Authority Advisory Board ( District 1 )
Marty Proctor
Marty Proctor has lived for over 30 years on Lake Emma near Groveland. He is actively working to influence local city and county politicians. The goals of...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Kevin!
This playful and exuberant boy is a 3-month-old Golden Retriever and Labrador Blend. We expect Kevin to grow up to be over 60 lbs, so a home with a large yard is a must!...
The South Lake Junior Woman's Club (SLJWC) is seeking sponsors for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 4.
The SLJWC is a 501-C3 organization, which is a part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) a...
With the recent resignation of Clermont City Council Member Heidi Brishke, the city will be holding a special election to fill her seat.
After 2 straight years of running and coming very close to winning, Ebo Entsuah has decided that...
The East Lake County Library is holding the Annual Poetry Contest in honor of National Poetry Month. Entries are being accepted now until May 1, 2018.
The Poetry Contest is for all ages and will be separated into three age groups:
Children's...
In 1983, Clermont resident, avid runner and nursery owner Fred Sommer participated in his first triathlon and fell in love with a sport so new it didn't have official rules or distances for each of the three components - swimming,...
From The Suncreek Brewery Team!
We're happy to announce that our taproom and patio have reopened for onsite consumption as of today Sept 1st at 12PM because hey - we're a restaurant now and that took a minute. As you...
The City of Clermont Fire Department recently became Lake County’s first department to earn the Commission on Fire Accreditation International’s accreditation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The coveted achievement is the gold standard among fire departments nationwide.
Accreditation...
Children who use their library card to check out three or more items from a Lake County library March 1-31, 2023 will receive a FREE child's ticket (ages 4-11) to this year's Lake County Fair!
All 16 Lake Libraries are participating. Supplies are limited, so...
Sarah’s Greek Cuisine is a popular family-owned and operated restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in the Town Center at Cagan Crossings since 2013. As with many business owners, Sam Deeb, owner of Sarah's Greek Cuisine, had to alter the...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital welcomed its first patients through the newly expanded emergency room entrance on April 23. The first phase of the expansion is completed, which includes a new, more easily accessible entrance, a larger family-friendly waiting...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA attended Bras For The Cause and Boxers Too, where they presented Board Members of the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) a check for the Cause.
GCCF is a 100% volunteer service organization, founded in 2004 by a...
Article and photos by Larry Oskin
Lisa Harris, President and Kathy Henderson, Show Director of the South Lake Art League (SLAL) announced the winners of the new Fall 2020 Art Show, celebrating five separate categories of fine art. The South...
Nearly 500 kindergarten and first-grade students at Cypress Ridge, Mascotte, and Groveland Elementary schools enjoyed a change in their schedule yesterday with Agriculture in the Classroom’s Ag Literacy Day. Employees from Cherrylake brought their passion for farming and cartons...
Drowning remains the leading cause of death in children and because kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often wander away from their families and caregivers, making them 160 times more susceptible, the Clermont Police Department has created a scholarship...
Lake County is hosting Public Hearing No. 2 for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The public hearing will be held as an agenda item as part of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners...
IDEAS FOR MOTHERS DAY
May 12
Building Blocks Ministries Plant Sale (Get a perfect gift for mom)
Clermont Performance and Arts Center (Mom would really enjoy - HINT)
May 12
Ultimate Three Event Pro-AM Tournament(see SLT Events)
Minneola Library's BIG Book, Bake and Yard Sale...
A NEW Summer Camp option is coming to the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail. The 1st Annual Green STEAM Adventure Camp will be held May 29-June 2, 2023. Register NOW!
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM initiatives are...
Summer is coming to a close, fall is just ahead, and while we look forward to a vaccine for Covid-19, there’s no better time than now to take advantage of flu vaccine. It’s the best way to protect yourself...
Mascotte Charter Elementary and The Kiwanis Club are proud to announce May’s Terrific Kids:
Sofia Escalante, Amy Maldonado, Emma Lowe, Giovanni Morales, Reagan Tolliver. Bradley Crawford, Cayden Santiago, Xavier Cardoza, Mariana Cabrera, Jose Ruiz, Kailee Maldonado, Desean Stover, Nohemi Bacab-Caamal,...
Eustis, FL – Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Juanita Jimenez – Accounting Operations
Stephan Endres – Auto Collision Technology
Tessi Williams – Baking & Pastry Arts
Jazmine Chester – Cosmetology
Andrew...
Keep Lake Beautiful encourages the public to vote for their favorite photos of Lake County’s water bodies, which will be included in the 2021 Adopt-a-Lake Program calendar. Online voting is now open at www.lakecountyfl.gov/adoptlake and will close at midnight...
The City of Groveland and Groveland's Historical Society hosted a memorial service to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice made by those who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. The service was special to the residents of Groveland because...
On Tuesday, May 2, Lake-Sumter State College held a historic inauguration ceremony for Dr. Heather Bigard, the College’s 7th president and the first female to hold the role. The ceremony took place at the Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center...