Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake, a grant-making organization, recently held its annual Transformation Grant Reception at the National Training Center in Clermont to share funds that will help the entire...
It is no secret the City of Groveland has been experiencing changes on many levels. From the exciting news of park renovations and weekly kid summer events, to the groundbreaking of the approximate 125 million dollar Kroger-Ocado Distribution and...
Have you used Spreadsheets in your Genealogical Research? Spreadsheets can help you in analyzing your data and keeping track of your research. This class provides genealogical examples for those who have a basic knowledge of how to use Excel....
A special tribute to the memory of the late Clermont City Council Member Ray Goodgame was given by the city at the council meeting on August 13. Clermont Mayor Gail Ash, Clermont City Council, and City Manager Darren Gray praised...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Ukelele, and I am a handsome 8-month-old male Domestic Shorthaired ginger kitty! I am as sweet as can be and I will purr in your ear all day long! My foster mommy...
"What's Happening In South Lake" The SOUTH LAKE TABLET's mission is to bring local awareness to the community. We concentrate on the great things happening in the community; in our cities (Clermont, Groveland, Mascotte, Minneola, and Montverde), our schools,...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host three musical events in March as part of its Cooper Concert Series.
Dave DeLuca will perform at the Library on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DeLuca pays tribute to...
The Animal League
Francine is a 5-year-old female Rottweiler that weighs about 80 pounds. She is a big, happy girl who is very affectionate! She loves to go for walks and lay her head on your lap and fall asleep. She...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
Chase Rescue Sanctuary in Webster is on a mission to improve the lives of abused, abandoned, or unwanted exotic animals. They work primarily with primates (lemurs, cotton-top tamarin monkeys, marmosets), large birds,...
By Marty Proctor
Groveland City Council agreed to a $3.17 million contract with Woodard and Curran (W&C) to provide operation and maintenance services for the City of Groveland water, wastewater, and reclaimed water distribution and collection systems.
The City Water System...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host a week-long event to help those with suspended driver licenses, those nearing a suspension, or persons in past-due collections, save money on select delinquent fines and fees.
Dubbed...
UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, the University of Florida’s local Extension campus in Tavares, will be offering a variety of educational programs for the public during the month of September.
Thursday, September 19
The National Diabetes Prevention Program Extension will host an...
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Clermont Woman's Club will be hosting an open house to celebrate its 95 years of service to the South Lake Communities. The event will be held at...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) presented Around the World in Fashion on October 29 at Gabby’s Banquet and Event Facility.
https://youtu.be/WvbOrSQuzCQ
The members of the CWC worked on making the event awesome! Attendees enjoyed lunch and a fashion show provided by Janet Carr...
Keep Lake Beautiful, A Keep America Beautiful Affiliate is seeking residents and volunteers to participate in the Lake County Countywide Cleanup on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help clean up along roadways...
Lake Technical College is hosting an Open House at our Institute of Public Safety on Tuesday, April 12thfrom 4pm – 6pm at 1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, FL 32778
Programs offered at The Institute of Public Safety
Firefighter/EMT Combo
Law Enforcement...
GROVELAND, FL - In preparation for and in anticipation of inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the City of Groveland offices will be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022, and Friday, November 11, 2022, in observation and recognition of...
Celebrate autumn with the Lake County Library System! Hundreds of free programs for kids and adults are listed every month on their calendar.
Cooper Memorial Library
Lady of the Lakes Ren Faire
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 @ 10am
Age 0-18
Part of the Crafty...
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District proudly celebrates Florida Water Conservation Month by sponsoring The Lake Regional Envirothon. On April 12, 2022, over 200 middle and high school students ascended on Hickory Point Recreation Park. The competition included...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
The next Marvel movie has arrived and the hype for this movie has been massive. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the much-awaited sequel to the 2018 film Black Panther. Since the original film, Black...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on Wednesday, October 16th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room) of the...
Highlights for the month of May at Kehlor Recreation Center, 466 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont
NEW PROGRAMS:
Sewing, Mondays, 2 pm to 5 pm
Shuffleboard, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9 am to noon
Pickleball, Tuesdays, 9 am to Noon
Snacks & Facts, Wednesday, May 11, 11:30...
"Cookies and Cocoa" is set for Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 am in Downtown Clermont. Merchants provide free, yummy cookies and rich, hot chocolate and local entertainers perform at City Hall Park. Be sure to stroll around and see...
Women from across Lake County are invited to participate in a free community conversation as part of the Voices of Florida Women project, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm or 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 12,...
OAKLAND, FL —Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation at 9 am on Thursday, May 12, at Prairie House Coffee Co., located at 4 S. Tubb St., Oakland.
Participants are welcome to purchase...
More than one hundred people visited the Leesburg Florida Stake Center (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) last Saturday to participate in Light the World 2022 Day of Service. This Lake County activity provided volunteers the opportunity...
Tommy's-Florida recently celebrated its brand new state of the art location at 16212 E. SR 50 only yards away from its previous site. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting at the grand opening.
About Tommy's - After years...
Eustis, FL: Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Lake Technical College were honored on May 9thas the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE). 58 students were inducted for...
Catherine Meginley was joined on December 29, 2022, by many of her family and friends to celebrate her 99th birthday at the Olive Garden in Clermont, Florida.
Catherine has lived in Clermont since 1973, and has always been an...
On Saturday, May 28, at 1 pm, MPA will play the Lake County Sheriff's Department in a friendly game of basketball with proceeds going to the Well of Hope. The tip off is at 1 pm at the Clermont...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The closure includes the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W....
Celebrate the holidays with this classic ballet at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
The Central Florida Dreamplex (Dreamplex) invites the community to support individuals with disabilities at a special performance of The Nutcracker, December 14, at the Clermont Performing Arts...
CLERMONT - While the “dog days” of summer are usually dreaded, Clermont is celebrating dogs of all shapes and sizes with the second annual “Pups in the Park” event Saturday, June 11.
Last year’s inaugural event was an idea to...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Woman’s Club member Debbie Milwee visited the Clermont Historic Village Museum recently with a generous donation from her organization to the Clermont Historical Society. Debbie presented the check to CHS Treasurer Dieter Grube...
Special Programs are being hosted at Cooper Memorial Library
LIVE HOLIDAY CONCERT
Thursday, December 12 from 6 pm to 7 pm
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a holiday music program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library on...
Submitted by Donna Digennero, Clermont Historic Society
Who doesn’t love pizza? Who doesn’t love pups? Put them both together and you have a wonderful afternoon for children at Clermont’s Historic Village.
Mark your calendars today for Sunday, July 10th from 2:00...
Below are just a few things happening in South Lake this weekend
Friday, February 3
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose
February 3
The Friday Farmers Market at Cagan Crossings is the fastest-growing market the Four Corners area has to...
Clermont Police Department will bring children holiday cheer with a special shopping spree.
Clermont Police will host its annual Heroes and Helpers event at 8:30 am on Friday, December 20 at Target, 2660 East State Road 50.
This program is largely...
submitted by the Chabad of S Lake County
The Jewish community of Lake County will be completing and welcoming its first Torah Scroll -- Judaism's most sacred object -- with a unique and celebratory ceremony on July 10th, beginning at 4...
Lake-Sumter State College is expanding its presence in Lake and Sumter Counties with a new location in South Lake County's rapidly growing Four Corners area.
Four Corners is the southernmost portion of Lake County that seamlessly intersects with Orange, Osceola,...
Free Community Event in Downtown Clermont ~ Friday, January 3, 2020
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, January 3 from 5:30 pm...
Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is pleased to announce the implementation of BallotTrax, a complete mail ballot locator and notification system to enhance the vote-by-mail experience of Lake County voters.
The significance of BallotTrax for Lake Countians is an increase...
Montverde Academy is set to host its annual Montverde Academy Invitational Softball Tournament (MAIST) this weekend as the Eagles welcome in seven elite high school softball teams from different parts of the state of Florida. The tournament is being...
For the first time in 45 years, the City of Groveland will have a new Fire Chief. Chief Kevin Carroll is filling the position that will be vacated by Chief Willie Morgan, who announced his intent to retire in...
That’s right! The People’s Choice Dessert and Summer Drinks Challenge is happening on Saturday, August 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Clermont’s Historic Village. Once again local vendors will be on hand to share their wonderful desserts and...
The Animal League
Meet Valentine, a sweet and lovable English Bulldog blend who is looking for her forever home! At almost 4 years old, Valentine can't wait to find a family who will give her all the love and attention...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will continue their 15th Season on Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14 with exciting Valentine Concerts that will showcase Tales of the Vienna Woods, Hejre Kati which will be a stunning virtuoso violin...
Article by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by David Worthington.
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team’s official practices began on Monday, August 1, 2022. The runners have several weeks of practice to get themselves...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont hosted the 3rd Annual Pups in the Park at Lake Hiawatha Preserve on Saturday the 18th. This wonderful tradition grows in size each year and from the...