Southern Cuisine - Can it be Fast, Frugal, Healthy and Fun? You Bet! Join Florida Chef Warren Caterson on Thursday, June 29 at 1pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym. Chef Warren will prepare a healthy entrée that anyone...
There is a new “Little Library” in town and it is located at Clermont’s Historic Village. The Library currently has a nice collection of children’s books on the lowest shelf (for easy access for the younger generation) and a...
The Friends of the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library will hold their annual book sale July 7th, from 9 am to 5 pm at the Lake David Center, 450 S. Lake Ave, Groveland.
Select from hundreds of books to add to...
submitted by The Animal League
Mishka is a lovely dilute calico kitty who is 6.5yr old. This sweet kitty is very sweet and loves all people. She warms up to you quickly and is very affectionate. She will playfully tap you with her...
Floridians know the importance of the lineworkers more than most, particularly in the wake of a large storm or hurricane.
The Thank a Lineman plate was established this fall when Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1135 into law to recognize...
Today in Union Park the South Lake Little League Juniors continued their undefeated postseason with a 10-2 win over St. Cloud and a 20-8 win over Union Park to claim the Section 5 Championship bringing Lake County another banner!...
August is Clear the Shelters Month. Let's help CLEAR THE SHELTERS!
Spot and Lilly are bonded “sisters”. They are 8 months old. Spot is a Jack Russell mix weighing approximately 15 pounds. His sister, Lilly, is a Terrier mix weighing...
SPECIAL ELECTION: The resignation of a council member from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 was included on the November 3rd ballot. Four candidates qualified to run. A candidate must...
The housing program of New Beginnings of Central Florida currently shelters 23 people in pursuit of a life change. Residents commit to the hard work of getting their feet back beneath them.
In addition to providing a case manager, a licensed...
The much-anticipated free event will offer the community all things SALSA! A display of cultural cuisine through a variety of exquisite dishes along with live salsa music and dancing.
Lots of activities for the whole family including Chihuahua races, Domino...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont's newest Key Club Charter at Hope Preparatory Academy in Groveland, has wasted no time in getting involved with community projects.
The members were eager to help out at the annual Christmas breakfast and toy distribution...
More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the 12th Annual “Champions for the Arts” Downtown Clermont Art Festival on November 3rd and 4th. The juried fine arts event is hosted by the Clermont Downtown Partnership.
Applications are currently being accepted for...
Submitted by the Gridiron Club
South Lake High School’s Gridiron Club is hosting the South Lake Football Throw Down on November 11th at Lake Catherine Farms in Groveland. All proceeds from the event will go directly back to the South...
Lake County will continue administering immunizations for the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine on Jan 21. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is providing the vaccines for the County’s distribution, to be administered in accordance with Gov. Ron...
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news. We concentrate on the great things happening in the community: in our schools, local organizations, clubs and, most importantly, those who...
As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to fight hunger, Darden Restaurants has partnered with Feeding America® to enhance mobile food pantry programs in areas with higher levels of food insecurity, including communities of color. Through a $500,000 grant...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector and Clerk of Court; the Lake County Animal Shelter; the Lake County Extension Center and Discovery Gardens; and all 15 Lake County...
Darren Johnson, Clermont downtown entrepreneur, received approval by Clermont City Council to proceed with plans to build on a 1.04-acre site, located on the northwest corner of West Avenue and Minneola Avenue intersection. The mixed-use project consists of 25...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Titusville (September 8) On Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the Space Coast to compete in the 46thannual Astronaut Invitational at the Chain of Lakes...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
The Bison Needs A Name
The Presidents Hall of Fame has a bison, and museum manager/curator Tommy Candido would like help naming it. The life-size bovine replica is not in the museum proper, it is...
Every non-profit organization is interested in raising money. Let Belk stores help you by participating in our upcoming Charity Day Sale event. Start your Fall season off right, plan early, to get your 501c3 organization involved in this exciting event.
The...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson is proud to be a part of the Groveland City Council and city management team. As a born networker and community cheerleader, she has pledged to help put...
International Day of Peace was celebrated on Friday, September 21 at Minneola Charter Elementary with a “Pinwheels for Peace” project.
Each student, first through sixth grades, made a pinwheel in the Art and Science class. Students and faculty placed the...
Lake County History Day, a competition that annually involves teachers and students throughout the county, was held virtually on March 5, 2021. Several area middle schools and high schools participated in this year’s program, entering history projects related to...
The Amish Pretzel Shop will hold its grand opening Friday, Oct 12th.
The first 100 customers (1pp) will receive a Free Soft Pretzel on Friday and Saturday.
The new Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Pretzel, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, as well as the many traditional...
The Lake County Office of Fire Rescue is advising the public of an increased risk of brush fires in Lake County. The Office is monitoring the situation and preparing by staffing an extra brush truck at Station 14 in...
All Fine Artists and Fine Crafters are invited to submit applications with digital samples of your artwork for the 12th Annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival. This November 3 and 4, 2018 DCAF juried fine art show is themed “Champions...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wed., March 31 at Clermont Café, 824...
A homecoming celebration in Orlando saluted the first crews to return after their critical deployment to the hardest hit areas of the storm. Clermont Fire Department’s Lt. Jeremiah Plasters was greeted with handshakes, hugs and a welcome poster after...
The ANNUAL FASHION SHOW is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th. More details to follow as the date gets closer.
At the April meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club, the members learned about the Central Florida Hope Center. Scott Chevalier, Director of...
Thousands of ghouls, goblins, pumpkins, and princesses enjoyed a beautiful day at the Harvest Festival in Downtown Clermont. One of the favorite events for the children was the First United Methodist Church popular Trunk or Treat. Costumed children and their...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites revised schedule for the week of April 19th, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m....
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) students, faculty, and staff will be honoring local Vets at a Veterans’ Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 9th, at 8:45 am under the P.E. pavilion.
The morning will start off at 8:30 am with light...
Submitted by Ann Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive Director
St. Johns River Water Management District
Remember the old adage “April showers bring May flowers?” In Florida, April is typically a dry month when water demands are higher due to springtime planting and low rainfall...
The Animal League
Bran is a handsome 27 pound Beagle Blend. Bran is a sweet and playful guy, and loves kids! He loves playing fetch with any toy you can imagine!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont HOPE Center hosted its Grand Opening/Open House with tours, refreshments and entertainment. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off the event.
HOPE Center hopes to...
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.
Grades K-2
Lillian Manning, Jackson Royston, Jacob Mock, Naomi Williams, Daphne Bjorn, Keegan Dodd, Ericka Redula, Grace Clem, Kolby...
The Clermont Police Department will be conducting a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint on December 7th.
The location will be 1401 W. State Road 50 for all eastbound traffic. The checkpoint will start at 10 pm and run until 4 am with...
Story and Photos by Marty Proctor
FAITH Neighborhood Center operates as a food pantry in South Lake County. It has been serving the community continuously since 1972. The pantry is located at 14727 Timber Village Road in Groveland. It is...
Light Up Groveland offers a day of fun for everyone. The day will kick off with an Elf Run at 8 am and end with a tree-lighting, concert and Santa's Workshop at 6 pm.
There will be food trucks, games...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
As a teenager, I used to build balsa and paper model airplanes and as I got a little older, I got more involved with building and flying U- Controlled models. For some reason, I...
By Larry Oskin
The Florida Angler recently opened at 786 West Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont. The co-owners, Ashley "Ash" D. Condon and Jonathan Acosta wanted to bring a unique new specialty shop to the charming little downtown area. They were also...
Article by Carl Gordon
As the hot real estate market continues to see no end and housing values rise, Micki Blackburn Realty continues to be one of the leaders in the south Lake County area.
Located prominently at 450 East Highway...
by Michelle Delaney,
SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The year is coming to an end and many people take this time to reflect upon the past year.
No one can say they understand or how they will react to what life throws at them....
One Blood, a bloodmobile, will be at Epic Movie Theatre, 2405 US-27 N, Clermont on June 26 from 1 pm to 7 pm; Read To Sydney, the literacy On the Move Program, will join One Blood from 5 pm...
On Friday, January 11, two years after the Groveland City Council issued a proclamation and resolution calling upon the State of Florida to pardon the men who became known as the Groveland Four, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Executive Clemency...
The City of Groveland hosted a two-day Independence weekend celebration on Saturday, July 3rd, and Sunday, July 4th, complete with a car show, live music, vendors and much more.
The weekend celebration kicked off on Saturday, July 3rd, at Cherry...
by Kevin Grogan
The sixth edition of the Drive for Men's Health got underway on Saturday morning's Clermont parkrun. The weekly parkrun takes place every Saturday at Hiawatha Park on the west side of Lake Minneola and was the perfect...
Florida has more than 4,200 natural lakes, and nearly 1,500 of those are within the boundaries of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Recently, the District’s Governing Board recognized July 2021 as Lakes Appreciation Month, joining the North...
Elementary School Fair is January 31.
Middle and High School Fair is February 1
The annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair, sponsored by Lake County Schools Curriculum and Instruction Department, provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their expertise in...