Members of the Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) were on hand recently to help out the Lake County Sheriff’s Charities with Project Kid Connect.  Project Kid Connect is an annual event that gives free backpacks and school supplies...
One student invented a "Collector Doodle" to help her little brother pick up his toys. Another created a device to help her decorate the Christmas tree faster. One boy explored how distractions affect work, while another studied whether a...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host Bavarian folk musicians, a book talk, and more during the month of September.  On Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., author Mary Flynn will host her show, Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card...
A monument dedicated to the Groveland Four will be unveiled at 10:30 am on February 21 on the lawn of the Lake County Historic Courthouse. The public is invited to join Groveland Four family members, community leaders, and elected officials...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   Ray Boutique, located at 694 West Montrose Street in historic downtown Clermont, officially opened its doors on November 9. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting and Tropical Storm Nicole...
2022 Pig on the Pond Community Festival Presented by the City of Clermont and AdventHealthOct. 14, 5 PM - 10 PMOct. 15, 10 AM - 10 PMOct. 16, 11 AM - 5 PMWaterfront Park, 100 3rd St., Clermont FL3-day family-friendly...
Three Lake County Fire Rescue personnel were among those honored for their dedication to service during the annual awards banquet that recognizes police officers, firefighters and K9 officers who went above and beyond the line of duty during the...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in December including a showing of a holiday movie, two concerts, and the monthly Friends Opera Club.  On Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., watch a holiday classic movie and enjoy...
By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – Lt. Cmdr. Charles Marshall, a native of Clermont, Florida, serves aboard the Navy’s newest warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, was...
Diane Travis, a national and world champion duathlete, was recently named a finalist in the Anne Viviani Women’s Great Grand Masters Duathlete of the Year. Travis was the 2019 Women’s USA National Duathlete Champion in her age group and...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 31st annual celebration theme is Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years, dedicated to highlighting Groveland’s seasonal traditions as part of...
Submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club On Tuesday, September 6,  the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC), District 7,  held its first meeting under the direction of its new officers.  Members were asked to bring donations for Head Start which is...
Ron Hart, Lake County Water Authority Resources Director, recently came to a Clermont City Council meeting to discuss the condition of the lakes and how an algal bloom can affect fish, game, and humans. The SOUTH LAKE TABLET had the...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   A Florida-style snowstorm greeted the preschool students of Clermont's Head Start School on East Desoto Street Friday morning. The snowstorm provided a good cover for Mr. Grinch and his fun antics during...
Hurricane Ian blew across Center Florida and left a mess but it could have been worse. The sustaining winds and torrential rains left a lot of broken branches, fallen trees and electrical outages.   A look at the Trail at...
Randolph Waite has been elected to the City of Groveland Council District 5 by a sizeable lead against Margie Davidson Jones. Last year, the Groveland City Council appointed Waite to serve as interim District 5 Councilmember to replace Jeff Shoobridge...
By Tank Chavous, ’27, SGA Representative The 8th grade Washington, D.C., trip was one of the most wonderful educational experiences I've ever been a part of. From the historical museums to the flavorful food, Washington, D.C., amazed my peers and...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont   Hope Prepartory Academy 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...
SHOPPERS, Let’s help our local businesses. Visit The South Lake Tablet's COVID-19 Business Updates to view a list of businesses and their hours of operation and changes during COVID-19. Get A Free Line To Your Customers! The SOUTH LAKE TABLET IS HERE TO PROMOTE Local...
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 6:30 PM, the internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir will be performing at Hope International Church, 13806 State Rd 33, Groveland FL, 34736. The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Sawgrass Lake. This is in response to a water sample taken on 10/13/2022. The public should...
Lake County Commission Chairman Leslie Campione today issued two emergency declarations: Protection of persons over 65 or with serious underlying health conditions to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements to protect the health and...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor Every now and then we have the opportunity to be part of history and do something for the first time. On January 18th Groveland and Lake County sponsored the first Strong Towns Summit held...
CLERMONT - In partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Career Source Central Florida and Elevate Lake, the City of Clermont is hosting a Career Fair. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the...
Educational Choice gives families the flexibility to send their children to any traditional public school, regardless of where in Florida they live, as long as the school has the capacity and the family can provide transportation. Lake County Schools began...
City residents are invited to apply to the new and improved Clermont Citizens Academy (CCA). The CCA is a free, 7-week, civics educational program that provides the opportunity to explore various departments for a better understanding of how the City...
Yesterday, April 28, Mayor Gail Ash sadly announced the passing of Clermont Police Officer Conrad Buckley from the Covid-19 Virus. Conrad Buckley was sworn in as a Clermont Police Officer in January 2018. He came to Clermont from Massachusetts were he was...
Submitted by Lion Club President Nick Jones Melissa Stephan, M.Ed., Director of Curriculum and Instruction, LakeTechnical College was the guest speaker at the Lions Club on February 9, at IHOP in Clermont.  The Club wanted to know more about the programs offered...
As the district prepares to close out the 2019-20 school year, leaders are also making plans for next school year. That includes administrative changes at several schools. In August 2021, a new school will open in Four Corners serving students...
Dash Sports is hosting Abigail Adam on Wednesday, March 15, for an inspiring speech at 6 pm.  Abigail's story of overcoming obstacles in her life resonates with people from all walks of life.   Down syndrome has many challenges, but Abigail...
https://youtu.be/jAK5mmI77HM Take the moment to commemorate our fallen heroes this Memorial Day.  If you get an opportunity, visit the resting places of our local heroes at Oak Hill Cemetary on East Avenue, Clermont. Over 430 flags were placed on their graves.  
Beta Theta, a South Lake philanthropic organization founded in 1979, wants to thank our guests, donors and sponsors for making this year's Mardi Gras Celebration, its signature fundraiser, a very successful event. Through your support, you help to give...
The Friday Farmers’ Market at Cagan Crossings will re-open on June 5th and will continue to stay open during the summer months. Comprised of professional vendors throughout Central Florida, the Market takes place in the area between the Cagan...
By Tory Moor, UF/IFA Growing up, we are taught to save water by turning the faucet off while we brush our teeth, or by taking short showers instead of baths. Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy has announced they will be building a new middle high school. The name of the new school will be Pinecrest Lakes Middle High School and will be the home of the Panthers. “With the excellent academic acceleration program that...
Maintenance on the Baily bridges at Country Road 448A has been completed ahead of schedule and the St. Johns River Water Management District has reopened the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to vehicular traffic. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive...
Andrea Colby has been named Director of Communications at Montverde Academy. Colby is a seasoned communications professional with experience in public and media relations, event management, and fundraising. She joins Montverde Academy from Real Life Christian Academy (RLCA), where she...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin Woodhouse Day Spa, a new luxuary spa, is being built on the site located next to Victory Pointe at the corner of Osceola and West Avenues, across from the Clermont Historic Village. Local Clermont...
Orlando Health Upcoming Hiring Events Thursday, April 20, 2023 Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, located at 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Orlando Health is recruiting for the following positions: ·       Registered Nurses ·       Nursing Assistants ·       Unit Secretaries ·       Radiology...
Léa Fernandez is from Belgium and has been in Central Florida on exchange since August 2017. Lea recently met with her host Rotary Club in South Lake to share her experiences thus far. Exchanges for students 15 to 19 years...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ partnership with the Florida Department of Health to provide reusable cloth face coverings to Lake County residents will continue Wednesday, July 15. The effort helps to promote the Florida Department of Health...
The Clermont Police Department hosted the Lake County leg of the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday, April 25. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 67 counties in...
Submitted by Jim Pickering This week’s parkrun took place in beautiful bright sunshine and crisp temperatures.  Runners got to deal with a rather brisk headwind during their last mile, but there were no complaints, considering what the weather was like...
The South Lake Rotary would like to invite the community of Clermont to join us for an informational meeting on August 4th, 2020 at 6 pm. This will be a virtual meeting where we will have time to meet...
East Ridge Middle defeated Mount Dora Middle  3-0 on Thursday evening to win the Lake County Soccer Championship. Mount Dora came into the championship game undefeated with a record of 10-0.  East Ridge had a record of 9-1, with their...
How to use Ancestry.com Free Family Tree Online Program The Pastfinders Computer Users Group will meet on Wednesday, March 21, 1-3 pm. at Cooper Memorial Library Room 221 to look into the capabilities of Ancestry.com for use as your primary...
Mascotte Community Action Team (MCAT) Presents Summer Bash on August 9 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Carnival Field on West Hwy 50, Mascotte. Join the Fun. Come enjoy music, bounce house, games and vendors.  MCAT will be...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet As soon as the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead ribbon was cut in 2014, Greg Gensheimer, president of Green Mountain Scenic Byway, Inc. (GMSB) said, “I think we should have gone higher.”  So...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center is proud to announce “On Golden Pond” is coming to the Center’s Main Stage on March 31 at 8 pm. Many are familiar with the story through the Academy Award-winning film starring father-and-daughter legends, Henry...
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