Lecture, Concert, & the Opera
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in February including a lecture on outdoor adventure, a Cooper Concert Series event, and the Friends of the Library Opera Club.
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 3...
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is presenting a special Summer Reading Event. As part of this year's theme “A Universe of Stories”, the library will be hosting two FREE chalk-drawing workshops for kids, Thursday, July 18th, at 11 am in...
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a...
submitted by Judy Pape, Sr. VP, VFW Auxiliary
On Saturday, February 18, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 is hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, including garlic bread, salad and dessert. Eat-in or take-out. Drinks...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is inviting the public to help support a culture of health in the community. Opportunities to participate include upcoming community health improvement plan (CHIP) webinars, team focus group events meetings.
2019 Date...
The Clermont Police Department is encouraging Clermont citizens to focus on the importance of roadway safety with a new traffic campaign. The Police Department will be posting a series of videos, and information on their social media along with...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Reggae Cafe just opened at 302 West Orange Street, Groveland, and kicked off an exciting weekend of events with an official ribbon cutting on Friday, February 24th.
The Cafe hosted...
It's never too early to begin planning what you are going to do during the kids next break.
Lake County Schools 2019-2020 Student Calendar.
August 12 First Day of Classes
September 2 Labor Day/Student Holiday...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay has asked state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran for an extension of “grace and compassion” this year as the district continues to struggle with chronic absenteeism among students and teachers, resulting in significant student...
Colleen Carter has traveled a pathway many students don’t realize exists. In the late 90’s she was ready for a new career and finally reached her dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated from the Practical Nursing program at...
The Goungampo Family from Togo, West Africa, were recent guests at the Tuscanooga Baptist Church. The three daughters provided beautiful music followed by a sermon by the father who also reported on the Christian work being done in Togo.
The...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Once a small agricultural and sawmill town, Groveland is now one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida. The City With Natural Charm is blessed with bass-filled lakes, pine forests, wild game and a...
The City of Clermont held its Council meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 pm.
Below are Highlights of the council meeting:
The Clermont Fire Department (CFD) proudly showed off the plaque they received after receiving reaccredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation...
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, September 10 at 9 am – 4 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room of the library)
Mental Health Awareness Program At The Cooper Memorial Library
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a mental health awareness program sponsored...
Submitted by the Friends of Minneola Schoolhouse Library
Grab your friends and check out the Library’s Spring Book, Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, March 26 from 8 am until 2 pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800...
Council approved an economic agreement with Groveland Property Investments which may spur the owners forward with its plans to convert more than 500 hotel rooms to 214 apartments of various configurations on property located at 20349 and 20339 U.S....
Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Congratulations to Doggy Delights By Allison Fogarty of Clermont for successfully launching a nationally respected healthy dog treat company.
As CEO and Chef, Allison Fogarty notes, “I wanted to start my own business in...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Clermont Brewing Company
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Live music from Nicole Equerme
5:00 pm -7:00 pm - Live DJ spinning all the Irish favorites
7:30 pm -10:30 pm - Steven Cardwell and the Neon Drifters
Make sure to...
submitted by the The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their 18th season finale with two Spring Serendipity Concerts on April 20 & 21 here in Central Florida. These lively April concerts will be presented...
Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation dedicated the Ann Dupée Nursing Simulation Center on the South Lake campus, Monday, September 9. The late Ann Dupee hated to miss any event and some who attended the dedication ceremony said...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Sean M. Parks is a well-respected Lake County Commissioner from District 2. As Chairman of the South Lake area, Parks loves to work with community service organizations and is deservedly proud of...
Lake Technical College celebrates students who have recently attended the SkillsUSA Regional and State competitions. Lake Tech’s SkillsUSA chapter is made up of over 325 students and advisors. Eight students competed at the regional competition level in Kissimmee, Florida...
It is time to mark your calendars for Clermont’s third annual Heritage Day Festival. This year the Clermont Historical Society is pleased to announce that, thanks to a generous donation from Toyota of Clermont, the musical entertainment will be...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Cailyn Moore, author of A Dream Too Big: The Story of an Improbable Journey from Compton to Oxford, will deliver the Baccalaureate speech for the Class of 2022 Baccalaureate Ceremony.
The Commencement address...
submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club New Members and Prospective Members Tea was held in April. Welcome to the Club: Linda Cesa, Donna Galvin, Joyce Kiaras, Neddy Vazquez, Patty Hughson, Caroline Golay and Mar-Lynn Giannettino, not...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society is celebrating 30 years of educating and assisting others to find their lineage. Pastfinders is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 by a small group of like-minded people interested in helping others...
Walter Hamilton of Clermont has won the VFW Post 5277's latest raffle. His prize was a 9MM Ruger handgun with Ammo from the Gun Dog Armory in Clermont.
Money raised from these raffles is used to assist Veterans, as well...
There is still time to register and enjoy a round of golf, prizes, and lunch for a worthy cause.
Lake County is hosting the Preferred Alternative Public Meeting for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 24 in the Clermont Room at the Clermont Arts and...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Remember when every Spring mean it was time to give the house a good, deep cleaning? You would open up the windows and let in fresh air maybe even move some furniture. I doubt...
NASA has long encouraged citizen scientists and has a variety of programs that support their mission. Montverde Academy sixth grade students are one of six schools in the world who are participating in a program to collect and upload...
Family Tree Maker is a genealogy program that helps the family historian to stay organized. This program will track information gathered from other family members and on various Web sites. The items collected during research can be used to...
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended a program at the Cooper Memorial Library.
Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar presented Feisty Females in Florida History, about the women who helped build, form, shape, and develop our state, and whose lives...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
Gainesville -Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country season came to an end with the conclusion of the Class 4A Region 1 Championships at Santa Fe College in Gainesville....
by Marty Proctor
Habitat for Humanity Lake Sumter in coordination with the Construction Academy at South Lake High School (SLHS) is preparing to present the keys to a new home to Cynthia Hernandez and her family in Mascott.
The home was...
Comic Controllers is a one-stop shop for unique Pop Culture and Video Game themed items. It's a boutique comic and gaming company specializing in custom one-of-a-kind video game and pop culture products.
Special Dates:
Saturday, July 8 - Join the Celebration,...
Sixteen Lake County schools have been named 2018-19 Five Star Schools by the Florida Department of Education.
The annual award recognizes schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning.
“Family, business...
by Gastro MD
Digestive disorders are disorders in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which health professionals categorize between functional GI disorders and organic GI disorders. The most common digestive disorders are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), irritable bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux...
submitted by Clermont Main Street
Clermont Main Street is accepting submissions for a mural to enhance the urban environment and further promote downtown tourism and economic potential.
CALL TO ARTISTS
Downtown Clermont Art Walk
The Arts District
Location – Clermont, Florida (West Montrose Street)
Submission...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
Dateline: Tuscanooga Island
With a three hour open house at their new parsonage, the Tuscanooga Baptist Church community on Sunday symbolically closed a dramatic chapter in the life of the church. The saga started January 24,...
CLERMONT - Veteran boater and Clermont Police Sgt. Thomas Stone was eager to get the department's new patrol boat on the water for the Memorial Day weekend. As the unofficial start of summer and as expected, Lake Minneola was busy with...
submitted by The Pastfinders Of South Lake
Take a journey back to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy nearly 80 years ago. Explore historical artifacts, hear firsthand accounts from veteran interviews, and observe what the battlefields of France look like...
Lake County firefighters have teamed up with the Lake County Animal Shelter for what has become a new tradition to save shelter pets during the holiday season. Together, firefighters and adoptable cats and dogs will grace the pages of...
Below are highlights of the Clermont City Council meeting on June 14.
Performance Review of City Manager Brian Bulthuis
Brian Bulthuis, Clermont City Manager, received his 6-month initial evaluation by the Clermont City Council members during the city council meeting on...
A comprehensive plan is the rulebook a municipality follows when planning for growth and development and it is time to update that plan for Clermont. With guidance from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, the process to update...
Joe Van Zile, the City of Clermont Finance Director, was recognized for his 34 years of service by the city manager, mayor and council during the December 10 council meeting in City Hall.
https://www.facebook.com/southlaketablet/videos/515989195673766/
“Mr. Van Zile certainly has been a...
Tavares – The Lake County Library System will distribute copies of the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence beginning Monday, June 27 to celebrate Independence Day.
“As we approach Independence Day and reflect on the freedoms and liberties bestowed...
Harvest Festival (Oct 28) - The event will feature two charming pumpkin patches and a lively kids' zone, offering an array of fun-filled activities such as fairy hair and face painting. The festival will also have live music, featuring...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2020 Board of Directors.
Board Members:
Tanya Armstrong, University of Central Florida – South Lake
Adam Babington, Walt Disney World Resort
Mary Lou Burdette-Wieloszynski, Granny Nannies
Tony Burns, Seacoast Bank
Jenna Emerson, CEMEX
Chuck Gainsford, Gainsford Insurance
Jim Hamilton,...