Cooper Concert Series: Paul DeRitter Trio
Tuesday, March 7 | 5:30 PM
The Paul DeRitter Trio, led by jazz musician and Lake County local Paul DeRitter, will perform a mixture of jazz standards along with Irish music in honor of St....
The Lake CARES Business Assistance Grant Program – a $16 million grant program assisting Lake County businesses - will continue accepting applications until Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. The program has updated qualifying criteria and increased award amounts. Applications...
Submitted by The Animal League
Are you looking for a friendly, small, fluff ball? We'd like to introduce you to Cardinal! Cardinal is a 7-month-old Chihuahua and Pomeranian ("Pomchi") Blend who weighs just 11 lbs, though he thinks he's much...
What could be better than a nice steak dinner served by your favorite Clermont Police Officer at an event to raise money for the Special Olympics Florida? If that sounds good to you, then Texas Roadhouse located at 2457 S....
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department proudly open the 2020-21 theatre season with three live productions in October. This season will feature memorable theatrical presentations, spotlighting the Academy’s award-winning student performers who bring the characters to life surrounded by spectacular...
Ellen Bachmeyer, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and founder of Aging with Heart, was the recent guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Her presentation was on aging and the associated events that occur in our lives which she referred...
According to Growth Spotter - "The Villages could be planning another major expansion into Lake County — this time in the City of Mascotte.
The mega-retirement community, under the LLC Buffalo Hide and Cattle Company, bought land from real estate...
General Election is less than a month away. We are right on schedule with our preparations. Our election worker training is completed, our Early Voting supplies are organized and ready for deployment, our vote-by-mail department is steadily working to verify...
Five local graduating High School students have been recognized as recipients of a Caribbean American Associations of Lake County (CAALC) college scholarship.
The recipients are:
Terrece Bell, South Lake High School;
Simone Sharrieff, Lake Minneola High;
Ndidimaka Udokuwu, South Lake...
Beta Theta-ESA, a local service organization, has provided support to the community for nearly 45 years. They have provided many charitable organizations in need, with loving assistance and have awarded scholarships to students to prepare for our future.
One of...
Article By Carl Gordon, Advertising Manager
Say Hola to Pepe's Cantina as historic downtown Clermont is happy to welcome it's newest restaurant located at 794 West Minneola Avenue right next door to Sun Creek Brewery opening officially this Friday, October 30th.
"Diners...
Third grade students in Lake surpassed the state average on the language arts section of the 2018 Florida Standards Assessment.
According to data released by the state Department of Education late Thursday, 61 percent of Lake’s third-graders scored at Level...
"Into The Woods" will be performed by the students of the Lake Minneola High School Theatre Department on April 27, 28, and 29 at 7 pm. The musical will be a collaboration with the theatre, choral, and band departments...
Rejoice! White Castle is coming to Orlando though you'll have to wait a while.
Construction begins in mid-November and will be completed sometime in 2021. The fast-food restaurant, which will be located near Walt Disney World, will be the first...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, June 25, at a 1:45 pm in room 108 B, presenting Amilcare Ponchielli’s opera La Gioconda. La Gioconda is an opera in four acts...
Photos and Article by Ted Luebbers
The National Experimental Aircraft Association recently awarded its top local chapter recognition honor to Leesburg’s Mid Florida EAA Chapter 534 with the Gold Medallion for 2022.
EAA National in Oshkosh WI charters local chapters throughout...
Family history can be researched during your free time at home. Pastfinders has moved to the internet to educate the public for free. The Zoom platform is easy to use and has become a critical tool in having face-to-face virtual...
Don't miss the Mega Food Truck Rally on Montrose St. in Downtown Clermont on Saturday, June 16 from 2 pm - 9 pm.
There will be over 30+ food trucks on Montrose. Browse vendor booths and shops. Bring your lawn...
Step into paradise at the 10th annual Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival on Saturday, June 3, from 12 to 9 p.m. presented by the Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC). The free family-friendly cultural event at Clermont’s Waterfront Park...
School employees may help process student registrations or tirelessly clean and disinfect classrooms. Some Lake County Schools employees drive buses ensuring their precious cargo arrives safely to their destination while others maintain the integrity of school buildings, including two...
It will take hours to see everything at Clermont’s newest place to shop, At Home Superstore.
There are multiple aisles of home décor, rugs, furniture, bedding and lots more. It’s open Monday – Saturday, 9 am to 10 pm and...
Chuck Seaver, president of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Bea Pacheco as a new club member.
Bea is an educator at Groveland Elementary School and will soon be the faculty advisor of the new Kiwanis K-Kids program at Groveland...
Article and photos by Marty Proctor
Groveland themed this year's holiday celebration, "Hometown Heroes Holiday Celebration" and hosted a wide range of family-oriented events that started on December 4 and wrapped up with a parade saluting the Hometown Heroes on December...
Volunteering can boost your mood, make you feel part of a team and give you the satisfaction of making a difference.
Most of the volunteers give their time to make a difference, not because it benefits them. But, there are...
Lake & Sumter Counties, FL – Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter opens accepting applications for seven new homes being built throughout Lake and Sumter Counties (this round of applications does not include homes in the 55+ neighborhood, The Cottages...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2021 Board of Directors.
Officers:
Pat Caracciolo, Pat the Dog Boarding and Grooming – Chair
Aimee Stanley, Optima One Realty – Vice-Chair
Thom Kieft, Lake-Sumter State College – Treasurer
Sheri Olson, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital...
Harold, a stray Spaniel, was found this week severely neglected in the Fruitland Park area. Lake County Animal Shelter staff removed nearly 6 pounds of matted fur and the 5-year-old pup is already feeling much better. Harold is available...
by the Community Foundation of South Lake
Summer is a time for relaxation for many of us, but many parents and children throughout South Lake will spend their summer worrying about where their next meal will come from. Out of the...
Lake County Schools’ graduation rate increased 4.4 percentage points to 91.2 percent in 2019-20, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education. That’s slightly higher than the statewide rate of 90 percent for that year, and...
Make a reservation for Kitten Academy’s Back to School Donation Bash on Sunday, August 12th and children can enjoy a fun-filled day of crafts, coloring and of course, spending time with adoptable cats and kittens!
Bring a donation of scoopable cat...
The 2nd Annual Well of Hope Gala will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm at the Clermont City Center, located at 620 W Montrose St, Clermont, to celebrate the power of unity, compassion, and resilience...
With temperatures expected to drop on Monday, Jan. 18, Lake County will activate a shelter for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick Street, Fruitland Park, will open from 5 p.m. until 7 a.m....
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray announced that Kelly LaFollette will be the new communications director effective Sept. 10.
LaFollette, who has been the Lake County communications director for 14 years, will take on similar duties at the city. She will...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is urging residents to take necessary precautions and follow safety measures during the current heat advisory. With temperatures soaring and heat indexes reaching dangerous levels, it is important to prioritize...
Article by Michelle Delaney, Editor
The 2021 Presidential Inauguration was a historic event for the Nation but because of the COVID pandemic, only a few people were lucky enough to receive an invitation to attend the swearing-in of President Biden...
Montverde - The new season for the Mid-Week Market at Montverde, with an expanding mix of vendors, begins Wednesday, September 5. Hours are 11 am-6 pm, Wednesdays only. The event takes place beneath the mature Oak trees in Kirk...
Submitted by The Animal League
The excitement is building as the much anticipated Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament to support The Animal League draws closer. The Volunteers of The Animal League promise September 23, 2023, will be a day of...
Congregation Sinai will host their annual Purim Party celebration service virtually this year on Friday, February 26 starting at 7:30 to 9 PM. This combination Kabbalat Shabbat service will be filled with entertaining music and a Megillah reading. To...
THE WINNER OF THIS MONTH'S DRAWING IS MARCIA BROWN.
Marcia wins a $50 Gift Certificate to Guru Indian Restaurant
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news. We concentrate on the...
On Saturday, October 21 from 7 pm to 9 pm, experience Lake Louisa at night when the terrors of the forest come out.
A $5 donation per person for the Haunted Hike will be used for park improvements, programs...
Weekly Sunday Clermont Farmer’s Markets are back in action for spring and growing bigger each week with dozens of safely spaced-out food, craft and specialty vendors each Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Farm fresh organic produce, seafood,...
The South Lake and 4 Corners Clermont Democratic Clubs will host a meet and greet for candidates running for office in the November 6 General Election on Monday, October 1, from 6 pm -8 pm at Jack’s Barbeque, 100...
Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday that’s observed annually in the United States on the Saturday after Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday encourages everyone to shop at local small businesses.
Shop Small
Downtown Clermont Explore the Heart of Clermont
Support local businesses...
Pat Kelley, the Mayor of Minneola, was the key speaker at February's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at Minneola City Hall on February 19. He proudly described all the awesome things happening in Minneola. (Learn more about the...
Imagine South Lake Charter and The Kiwanis Club celebrate Terrific Kids
KINDERGARTEN: Mason Specht, Pyper Flaugher, Maverick Reuter, Savannah Nixon, James Caffray, Siena Daun, Emma Nabozny, Ella Deonarine, Lyla O’Neal, Ilyas Belanaya, Cameron Gatto, Riley Fuller, Liam Gaffney, and Adeline...
To know if you do, try to trace your family's lineage back to the homeland. There are all kinds of reasons why the Irish emigrated to the Americas. Everything from the Great Famine of 1840, religious freedom, and to...
On Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8, the following Lake County libraries will be closed to the public while staff performs an all day, in-house assessment of their inventories and collections to ensure smoother checkouts for patrons:
Astor County Library
Cagan Crossings Community...
Over 1,400 LSSC students received a $500 surprise when they opened their email inbox yesterday. Lake-Sumter State College’s next round of COVID-19 relief assistance funds were released into student accounts.
"Despite economic challenges, our students continue to invest in their...
Airbnb today substantially expanded the activation zone for its Open Homes Program to aid residents of the Southeast forced to evacuate from their homes in connection with Hurricane Michael, as well as relief workers arriving to provide assistance.
In the...
"Who Says So? Genealogical Documentation" Why are citations important? What needs to be sourced? How do you create a citation? It's scary to some, but it really shouldn't be! Come find out why, what, and how in easy-to-understand terms,...