Montverde Academy is proud to announce that 15 student-athletes participated in National Signing Day today, which is the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent to play collegiate sports with the...
Tim Hancock of the South Lake County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) attended a Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting for a follow-up chat regarding the recent Prayer Breakfast fundraiser that the Kiwanians held on May 5, at Gabby's Banquet. The...
Elaine Hogan, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, is seen in this photo between Naomi and Natalie, who are students at Lake Sumter College. Elaine brought a plant, pictured in this photo, to share with patrons of the...
Tavares – The Lake County Office of Procurement Services invites interested businesses to an upcoming webinar to learn about tips for bidding on government contracts. The 90-minute online webinar will be held via Zoom and will begin at 9...
With temperatures expected to drop this evening, Trinity Assembly of God in Fruitland Park is opening its doors to those vulnerable to the cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, 200 Urick St., Fruitland Park will open for sheltering on Monday,...
Lake County is reminding residents of the summertime fertilizer ordinance which prohibits applying fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus to turf or landscaping between June 1 and Sept. 30.
Lake County’s fertilizer ordinance is intended to help reduce nutrient loading from...
Holiday festivities were kicked off on Friday evening in the city of Groveland. A tree-lighting ceremony was held and Mr. and Mrs. Claus were seen taking pictures with good boys and girls.
On Saturday morning, December 14, people lined the streets...
submitted by the V F W Auxiliary
The V F W Auxiliary, located at 855 W. Desoto St. in downtown Clermont, is hosting its monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, June 25th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Take out or...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will continue their new season on Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10, 2020 with a special Shalom Concert performance to ring in the New Year. This concert will feature Jewish themes from Fiddler...
AdventHealth TriKidz Youth Triathlon will take place on July 16, 2022, from 7:30 am to noon at Victory Pointe, 938 Victory Way, Clermont.
When: Race #2 - Saturday, July 16, 2022
Race...
Newly appointed Oakland Police Chief John Peek has seen and experienced a lot in his law enforcement career. At times, he said, law enforcement could feel “like shoveling back the ocean, not making a dent.”
But that’s not the case...
Celebration Title Group celebrated the opening of its newest location in Clermont on Thursday, July 14. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce provided the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by family, friends and members of the business community,...
Article and Photos By Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
Recap: The Knights played four games in their fifth week. East Ridge High got the better of cross-town rival South Lake High and secured a win in the MLK Classic...
Darren Gray, Clermont’s award-winning City Manager, will be the featured speaker at the February 10th meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. The meeting will be held in the Train Depot in the Historic Village and will begin at 6:00...
Article by Camille Johnson
When someone we love dies, it feels like a part of you does too. The pain of grief can be so intense that it's hard to think about anything else. But if you don't start taking...
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...
All Aboard Storage recently celebrated its grand opening and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to officiate at the Ribbon Cutting.
All Aboard Storage-Clermont has 300 covered outdoor spaces available, with features including 24 Hour Video Surveillance,...
by Marty Proctor
Project Update: Lake David Park in Groveland does not look like much today. Yet Groveland is working toward the completion of the north portion of Lake David Park for April 1, 2020. The north portion of the...
GROVELAND - Groveland Works, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of community leaders, will host a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 pm at the E.L. Puryear Building in Groveland. The forum will feature six candidates running for three...
Feature Story and Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The new Greystone Lakes of Clermont Heath and Rehabilitation Center just celebrated its grand opening. Led by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, they invited the entire community to their ribbon cutting...
by Larry Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Lisa Harris, President and Kathy Henderson, Show Director of the South Lake Art League are pleased to announce the opening of their newest Fall 2022 Fine Art Photography Show. This exciting new show...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays has determined that fraudulent Florida Voter Registration Application forms were submitted to his office and is advising voters to review their voter file, which is available on the Lake County election website,...
Hurricane winds can range from 74 mph to more than 150 mph. They can cause extensive damage due to the winds, flooding and even tornadoes they produce. The hurricane season extends from June to November and peaks from mid-August...
Steve Smith, President of Housing for All of Lake County, was the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Clermont Kiwanis Club.
Smith described the Houseing for All of Lake County as a housing non profit group of advocates for...
This week, people across Florida were busily picking up debris left by Hurricane Ian. Luckily, south Lake County wasn't hit as badly as some of the neighboring counties but, nonetheless, had a lot of damage and debris left from...
March 20 - To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. s of 6 pm, there are...
The 42nd Annual Montverde Day Fall Music Festival is scheduled for October 28 - 29th at Kirk Park.
There will be lots of events for people of all ages: Midway Games, Kids Zone, Live Music, Food, Vendors, Raffles, Pony Rides,...
Starting Monday, the district will close 11 meal distribution sites where fewer students have been picking up free breakfasts and lunches. Those sites will be consolidated with nearby locations.
Since the statewide announcement of schools closing until April 15 as...
Starting October 25, the Cagan Crossings Leasing Office, located at 16554 Cagan Crossing Blvd., Suite 1, Clermont, will be collecting donations of Thanksgiving meal items for Hands of Hope America as they plan to provide Thanksgiving meals for 300...
The City of Groveland partners with Hope International Church and local sponsors to provide 430 pizzas and 350 two-liter cokes, to community residents.
During this national pandemic, many families have experienced personal hardship as it relates to food sources and options. ...
Today is Earth Day and today, the Earth received the best gift ever! By staying home, we are allowing her to heal. She's looking great! If you have a picture of beautiful south Lake area, share it. Send it...
By Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The board of directors of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 is proud to announce the 2020 winner of a $ 10,000 Ray Scholarship from their Aviation Youth Program, called Squadron 534.
The winner is...
On Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, a yard sale will be held at 12552 Scottish Pine Lane (Greater Pines subdivision), Clermont to benefit Read To Sydney. Read to Sydney is a non-profit...
A Note from the City of Clermont and its Police Department Regarding Recent Protests:
The City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department would like to express their deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of George Floyd.
Due...
The City of Minneola is hosting a free food distribution event at Minneola City Hall, 800 N. Highway 27, Minneola, on Friday, June 19th, from 10 am until 2:00 pm. or until supplies run out.
Participants should enter using the...
by Michelle Delaney
Early this morning, hundreds of cars lined up with drivers and passengers waiting to be tested for the COVID virus at Real Life Christian Church, 1501 Steve's Road, Clermont.
Many individuals who test positive will show no signs...
The 24th Annual Ambassador Breakfast was held Friday, February 16 at the Wesley Center, Clermont.
The East Ridge High School's Rhythm of the Knight entertained at the Chamber breakfast.
Click: East Ridge High School's Rhythm of the Knight
The Public Service Award...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is now accepting online payments for most fees and fines owed for traffic and criminal cases. Previously, only traffic tickets were available for online payments.
“We are excited to enhance...
Congratulations to the Clermont Environmental Services Team
Mayor Gail Ash and the City Council congratulated the Clermont Environmental Services Director Dennis Westrick and the Water Management Team on receiving the prestigious 2017 Plant Operations Excellence Award from the Florida Department...
It's Friday! Kick-off the weekend by celebrating National Tequila Day.
Tequila is a type of mezcal made using at least 51 percent of the sugars of the blue agave, which is cooked, shredded or mashed, fermented, double distilled, and...
Hiawatha Preserve has been described by the city of Clermont as a “passive park.” It is a place where environmentalist, naturalists, photographers and learning groups will gather to appreciate and learn. Runners, bicyclists, families, and visitors will enjoy a tranquil...
The Clermont Garden Club (CGC) is hosting a workshop that guides you through the creation of a succulent container garden.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 10 am to noon. The CGC is located at 849...
The City of Clermont has suspended charging $5 daily fees to use the city's boat ramp at Waterfront Park and has issued refunds for season pass-holders. Checks for the annual $35 season-pass fees were mailed Monday.
City Manager Darren Gray...
Throughout Lake County, over 42,000 students and 3,000 teachers will, in some way, head Back To School next week. Due to the virus pandemic, students will start the school year with four different learning options:
Full-time traditional, face-to-face learning...
Three South Lake High School 12th grade students officially signed college letters of intent to play ball.
Enthusiastic parents, coaches, and teammates watched the ceremonial signings with great pride. Each of the students has been playing ball for many years...
by Michelle Delaney
National Red Wine Day falls on Friday, April 28. Friday is the beginning of a beautiful weekend and the perfect reason to pour a glass of red wine, relax, and savor the taste.
Personally, I like white wines but...
Weather Forecast for this Evening: A Starry, Balmy Night
It's the perfect evening to get out and enjoy a Movie Under the Stars.
Movie Under the Stars, a free program for families and friends, will be held at Waterfront Park this...
The last day for parents to enroll students in Lake County Virtual School is 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Registration will reopen for the spring term at a later date.
Enrollment requests for Lake County Virtual School soared this year...
Submitted by Delia Ruck, Lake Minneola High School Guidance
Lake Minneola High School recently hosted its third Annual ROTC Induction ceremony to honor those students who decided to join the United States Armed Forces.
On Thursday, April 12th, the Clermont Marine Corps...