The Florida Department Of Health In Lake County Wants You To Be Prepared For A Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be joining the Ready Campaign in promoting this...
Local non-profit organization, Eight Waves, is hosting a Holiday Tour of Homes on December 17, 2022 presented by Meritage Homes and The Keewin Real Property Company. This new holiday experience will take place in Oakland and Winter Garden, where participants will...
Lake County Schools is accepting nominations for the 2021 Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.
To be considered, nominees must have graduated from a Lake County public high school. The nominee may be living or deceased. Each nominee...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department proudly presents the first theatrical performance of the season titled, “She Loves Me,” based on Joe Masteroff’s book, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The contemporary film, “You’ve Got Mail,”...
submitted by Marty Proctor
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning improvements along U.S. 27 from north of Lake Louisa Road to north of Cluster Oak Drive in Clermont.
The purpose of this project is to repave this segment of...
The Lake County Clerk’s Office will resume operations in south Lake County at its new South Lake Branch Office, now located at 290 Citrus Tower Blvd., Suite 116, Clermont, beginning Monday, March 8 for processing of marriage licenses and...
Submitted by: Laura Holley (VPK Teacher)
In light of current events of child abuse, it is important to focus on positive reinforced behaviors of children in the education system and in our households. Positively reinforced behaviors are more likely to...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Charity Across South Lake is in full operation preparing for the third annual Christmas Across South Lake toy giveaway program. The program serves families in the South Lake County area that...
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior. The program encourages kids to become the best version of themselves. Kids determine what being terrific means to them, then develop their own goals and use...
Don’t miss the tenth annual Howl-O’Ween Pet Costume Contest and Parade on Sunday, October 28 during the Clermont Farmer’s Market. The event will benefit the life-saving efforts of The Animal League. LNC Plumbing and All Care Animal Hospital are...
Pictures and Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The 6th Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony was held December 17th at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont. The annual ceremony was organized by Trish Gardner, Regional Representative of Wreaths Across America (WAA)....
The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) is an annual high school competition with the goal of increasing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce.
Schools across the State of Florida competed in a state-level Governor’s Cup. Seven students from East...
Sunshine State Superkids is hosting their second Charity Car & Truck Show as their fundraiser. The show will be held at Lake Minneola High School, Hancock Road in Minneola on November 4. The event will start at 9 am...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs,...
Some of the April activities are specifically designed for children who may be struggling with the loss of a loved one.
Cornerstone’s Kids is offering Spring-related activities for children and teens to enjoy throughout April.
Developed by Cornerstone Hospice Children’s Bereavement...
On October 9, a conditional use permit was requested to construct Citrus Tower Charter School. The K-8 school would be built on approximately 5 acres, located at the northwest corner of Steves Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard. The single-story, 42,000...
The community will memorialize Dr. King’s advocacy for peace and togetherness through a series of commemorative live performances, educational tributes, parades and more.
On Sunday, January 15th - Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 12:30...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Town of Montverde was incorporated on May 18, 1925. A Mayor and five Town Council members were selected and the same town government remains today. The picturesque area is nestled on...
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
It is finally beginning to feel a little more like fall at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun! The temperature on Saturday morning dipped to 58 degrees, nearly perfect running weather. Visitors may laugh as we are...
“If you build it, they will come” is not only famous for a certain baseball field; turns out it is also true for America’s fastest-growing sport, pickleball.
Clermont’s Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 S. Highway 27, will officially open six...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Cookie, and I am a 1-year-old female Hound Blend. I am on the smaller side and weigh about 30 pounds. I am not shy or bashful about showing affection and LOVE to give everyone...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, Nov. 12 in honor of Veterans Day.
Lake County Solid Waste residential trash collection services will operate normally...
Submitted by Reed Markham, Leesburg Florida Stake,
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Annual Leesburg Florida Stake (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Pinewood Derby was recently held with Youth from Lake Minneola, Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis,...
Howey In The Hills is celebrating its 96th annual Founder’s Day Citrus Festival. The event will take place at the Howey Mansion, located at 1001 Citrus Ave in Howey-in-the-Hills on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The...
Mickey recently celebrated 90 years of Magic; and since the Walt Disney Company's earliest days, a tradition of community service and "being a good neighbor" has been integral to the Company's culture.
At November's South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast,...
by Pam Schmitz
Clermont Woman's Club Member Daniela Martinez recently delivered donations to The Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties (serving Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault).
As usual, it was a trunkload of donations! The donations included children's toys, clothes...
submitted by the Animal League
Hello Friends!
My name is Marshmallow, and I am a 69 pound, 18-month-old American Bulldog Blend. I am as sweet and squishy as my name! I honestly think I am a lap dog and just want...
At the April 20, Clermont City Council Workshop, the City Council received a presentation by the Lake County Water Authority highlighting several areas of concern to the Clermont Chain of Lakes. One such area was the development of the...
By: Larry Oskin
Twistee Treat celebrated its Grand Opening this week with plenty of fun, prizes, cheerleaders and special guests. Friends, family and devout ice cream lovers attended the event.
Ryan Glaze, the marketing manager from the Twistee Treat Corporate Office and...
Terrific Kids is a program sponsored by the Kiwanis of Clermont that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become their absolute best.
The character of focus for the month of March was “Friendly.”
Below are the...
Lance Sewell, President of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, was the guest speaker at the May Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Lance thanked the business community and service organizations for being so supportive to the dedicated staff during this past year.
Orlando...
Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
Beta Theta-ESA Clermont proudly installed its newest member LouEllen Combs-Holt. LouEllen was pledged by Beta Theta in 2022. She is a long-standing friend and supporter of Beta Theta. LouEllen was sponsored by Michelle Delaney, Beta Theta President and sworn...
New member Kandi Alexander brings to the Kiwanis Club of Clermont a great deal of experience in the fields of Autism Awareness, Boy Scouts of America, Special Needs Ministries and many other areas of community support.
Kiwanis Club president Cleam...
Board Members of Cooper Memorial Library Association met on Wednesday, December 12. This was the last business meeting of the year and a reason to celebrate the many successes at the library.
Highlights: In FY 2018, The Friends of the Library...
by Marty Procter, South Lake Tablet
On March 29, Lake County Board of County Commissioners held a solid waste workshop at the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake. They invited expert consultants Mitch Kessler of Kessler Consulting and Sam Levin of...
Below is the June schedule of activities at Clermont's Kehlor Recreation Center and Clermont's Arts and Recreation Center.
A golf car rodeo, a golf tournament, delicious dinners, live performances and an ice cream social are among the number of fundraising events scheduled during Clerbrook Residents’ Charities annual Cornerstone Hospice Week, January 19 – 26.
The week of events...
The Craft Beer Association will be hosting a craft beer sampling event at Waterfront Park between 3rd and 4th St on June 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The pre-paid passport/punch book will entitle guests to sample each...
Police Explorer Daniel Shipley has been chosen to receive the $3,400 Officer Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship. Daniel's parents and sister proudly looked on as Daniel was awarded his scholarship.
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake began this program a year ago...
submitted by Grant Mollett, M.ED and Senior Bryan Lupianez, East Ridge High School
Prior to winter break, East Ridge High School split a win and a loss in its two contests during the last week of school. The Knights played host...
By Cadence Whitehouse, Division 9B Lieutenant Governor of Key Club
Last weekend, I traveled with a group of 10 other Upper School students to the Florida District Education and Leadership Conference (DCON), a conference that offers attendees leadership training, shared...
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Starting a Business – Are You Ready?
Start here if you are thinking of starting your own business.
Wednesday, July 7. Online
Payroll Preparation – The Entrepreneur’s Obligations & Risks
Learn what you need to know once you...
An Opinion Article by Doug Shields
On Tuesday, January 29, the Lake County Commissioners will be wrestling with a decision that could set a precedent for future high density development in the Green Swamp. Recently, the Lake County Zoning Board approved the...
Photos and Article by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Clermont High School, Hilltoppers and Highlanders, 31st Annual All Class Reunion was held at the First United Methodist Church, Wesley Center, on Saturday, April 29th in Clermont.
The reunion this year...
submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
The Clermont Historical Society is happy to announce that not only are vendors who participated in the 2019 Dessert Challenge, like first-place winner Ritter’s, returning this year; but several of the new shops in...
Submitted by The Animal League
Peyton is a Shepherd Blend that is about 2 years old and is 65 pounds. Peyton is fully trained, good with kids, and prefers to be the only dog in her home.
Come on out and...
On Saturday, May 20, from 12 pm to 4 pm, the Kiwanis Club of South Lake is hosting a concert on the 2nd dock just north of the boat ramp on Lake Minneola. Relax and enjoy music while floating...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a series of meetings in each Commission district, and the next meeting will be for District 3, which is represented by Commissioner Kirby Smith. It will be held on August...
Most World War II fighter pilots would tell you that the fighter plane they most wanted to fly was the P-51, but not everyone was assigned to one.
In Jack Hallett’s case, he ended up flying primarily the twin-engine P-...