Clermont Woman’s Club member, Ollie Emory, presented a check to the Board of Take Stock in Children at its annual Corporate Spelling Bee Competition in MT. Dora. This is one of the local charities that the CWC supports.
Ms. Emory...
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the Clermont Woman's Club held a luncheon at which they announced and hosted the 2022 scholarship recipients and their proud parents. One Thousand Dollar scholarships were awarded to Isabella White, Lake Minneola HS. She...
Lake County Veterans Services will host its first Stand Down event on Saturday, November 16 from 10 am – 5 pm at 101 East Maud St. in Tavares. Services provided will include health/dental care, meals, basic hygiene care, employment...
submitted by GastroMD
World Baking Day is May 17th, 2022, a day to celebrate the fun of making a sweet treat. When we think of baked goods, we think of tasty items like cakes, cookies, dessert rolls, pies, muffins, and...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) is pleased to announce it has awarded a $30,910 grant to Be Free Lake. The grant, announced at Wednesday’s annual grant awards dinner for the Women’s Giving Alliance, will go towards preventive educational programs for...
Eustis, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously.
On May 12, 2022, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo sent a letter to U.S. Food...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Cypress Ridge Elementary's Terrific Kids Chosen this November
Kindergarten:
Nora Hackett, Keaton Allred, Zara Wheatley, Leila Cardenas, Riley...
CLERMONT - Celebrate Women Veterans Day with FREE food, inspiring guest speakers, and yard games for the whole family at Michael’s Foundation on June 11th, 2022. Women Veterans Day commemorates President Truman’s signing into law the Women’s Armed Services...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host the annual State of the County presentation at 9 am on Tuesday, December 3 in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main...
Steve Smith, Executive Director and Founder Of the New Beginnings of Central Florida
After searching for years to secure land for affordable housing in the Four Corners area, New Beginnings of Central Florida found a willing land seller.
A year ago,...
There is something special about an evening parade. The twinkling lights, along with music and a cheering crowd makes floats, marchers, just about everything so much more colorful and mesmerizing.
The 2nd Annual Minneola Moonlight Parade proved just that....It was...
People want to get outside, celebrate and socialize and the 4th of July is a great time to enjoy time together. There will be lots of firework displays, concerts, picnics, and neighborhood Bar-B-Qs on the weekend. However, while enjoying...
Members of the Clermont Garden Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are preparing for the upcoming “Mardi Gras” Flower and Horticulture Show. It will include flower arrangements, photographs, and a display of many local plants and flowers. This event will...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To register for a course, visit LSSC.edu/CE or contact Continuing Education at...
The Lake County Division of Solid Waste’s vendor for residential trash and recycling collection, Waste Pro, is experiencing severe staffing shortages in the unincorporated South Lake County area and is diligently working to hire and train new staff as...
Events by S&G will host our 10th Annual Healthy Living Expo at First United Methodist Church, Wesley Center on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Healthy Living Expo: Back by popular demand, the Expo features free screenings by...
submitted by Jennifer Ganley, the Kiwanis Club Of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) was pleased to welcome Amarilys Ortega to our July 27 meeting. Amarilys presented the club with information about the Guardian ad Litem program in...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Molly Smith, senior, has been selected by the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation as one of the 15 recipients of the 2020 Cameron Impact Scholarship, and one of three from the state of...
Written by Alexa Cazenave and Lincoln Baptiste
Volunteering at camp is an incredibly rewarding experience. The camp consists of activities held all throughout the Montverde Academy campus. Each week has a variety of fun themes, such as water fun, creation...
The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had 65 students compete at the district level and 44 of these students made it to the DECA Career Development Conference (State Competition).
“The East Ridge High School DECA Chapter had a medal...
Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents.
“I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College....
The South Lake Marine Corps League will host Clermont’s popular chief of police, Charles “Chuck” Broadway at its February 18 at 6:30 pm detachment meeting at the Clermont Fire House Number No. 1 on State Road 50, Clermont.
The meeting...
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar is hosting the Cellar Door Comedy Series; and on Thursday, September 8, comedians Frankie Paul and Kevin White will entertain in the cellar room of the restaurant.
Drinks and light bites will be available...
Article by Kevin Grogan
The State of Florida is truly a hotbed for Professional Wrestling, and Minneola is lucky enough to have one of the very best of all-time amongst us. WWE Hall of Famer Afa "The Wild Samoan" Anoa'i...
Sara Echavarria (9th grade) and Lyla Langley (7th grade), both students of Dr. Caryn Long at Montverde Academy, were invited by Marilé Colón Robles, Project Scientist for NASA GLOBE Clouds, to attend a celebration at NASA Langley Research Center...
by Marty Proctor
On November 4, 2019, former Councilman Jeff Shoobridge officially resigned as the City of Groveland’s District 5 Representative, to accept a job offer out of state. Randolph Waite was named as interim councilman.
The City of Groveland called...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its 97th Installation of Officers, that's correct 97th Installation, at its September meeting. The Installation and dinner were held at Green Valley Country Club and Grill. Past Kiwanian Florida Governor C Todd Smith presided...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department is proud to announce that the musical performance of, “Mamma Mia,” featuring the iconic ABBA music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, was nominated for 16 Applause Awards. The Dr. Phillips Center...
The Clermont Police Department continues to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host several Coffee with a Cop events to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day. This day is part of the...
In an effort to protect its valued community from the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the City of Groveland will be closing all of its non-Public Safety facilities effective Monday, March 23, 2020. Residents are directed to utilize...
White Cane Day, October 15 - Clermont Mayor Tim Murry proclaimed October 15th as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.
Praising First Responders And City Staff - Clermont...
Lake-Sumter State College has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremonies due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
"As a college community, we are facing unprecedented challenges that we could never have predicted even a few...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Wind and I am the last of my siblings waiting to find my forever family. I am a Doberman Pinscher/Terrier blend and am almost 9 months old. I weigh about 35 pounds...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County WIC program continues to welcome families. In order to limit exposure and help prevent the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some Lake County WIC clients may now receive services over...
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise and death rates increase, Lake County continues to expand its drive-thru testing locations. Today COVID-19 testing began in south Lake County in the parking lot of Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr.,...
Clermont Fish House is known for the best fish & chips in Central Florida. The family-owned and operated restaurant, located at 110 W. Highway 50, offers authentic fish & chips, as well as other delicious fish dishes, meat pies,...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSL) held its 2022 Donor Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, November 2. The celebration was held at the City of Clermont's City Center with attendance that included local...
Dreamcatcher Horse and Rescue Ranch is offering trail rides and riding lessons for just $40 per person, with 100% of the proceeds going towards feed and care of the horses. Enjoy a relaxing, outdoor experience, while helping rescued horses....
November is designated as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month to bring awareness about the big problem the less fortunate face in society.
With the upcoming holiday season and lack of food along with rising housing costs, it can be...
Free lunches and breakfasts will continue to be served to children up to age 18 at select Lake County locations throughout the summer.
The distribution schedule will remain the same: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However,...
The Annual Chick-Fil-a Spectacular Light Up Ceremony was held to kick off the holidays on Saturday, November 26.
The Florida Citrus Tower was illuminated with twinkling lights, while seasonal songs proclaimed the beginning of the holidays. Snow was in the air...
No one wants to experience a new issued stay-at-home order or the need for businesses to close once again
As of July 4, the Florida Department of Health reported 200,000 positive cases of COVID and 3,731 related deaths, As the...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On Friday night December 9, Groveland hosted its tree lighting ceremony. Keeping the family-friendly focus, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were in attendance, happily visiting with kids and their parents inside the Puryear...
Today, Ambition Nutrition opened at 2409 S Hwy 27 (by Epic Theater), Clermont in the Clermont Landing Plaza. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to help celebrate the opening of the business.
Ambition Nutrition offers a unique...
Groveland - On Saturday, December 17th, the 10th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Gift Explosion was held at Lake David Park in Groveland to the delighted of approximately 300 people.
Santa Claus was there as well as Cocomelon, Spiderman, the Grinch,...
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) is accepting lottery applications through March 30th for students who will be entering kindergarten through fifth grades during the 2018-19 school year.
CRES is a magnet school for the South Lake community with curriculum emphasizing...
The Education Foundation of Lake County is proud to announce that the Take Stock in Children Program, serving Lake and Sumter counties, has once again rated Gold at the state level.
Take Stock in Children (TSIC) is a scholarship and...
The Coalition for Housing and Economic Development, Lake100, and Lake County has partnered with Strong Towns - a national nonprofit that helps people build safe and financially strong cities - to host the Community Action Lab. “Lake County is...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Week in Review (February 26-March 2)
Monday, February 26
Girls Tennis Team won 8 – 0 against Eustis. The Boys Tennis Team lost to Eustis.
Lyman won the Girls Lacrosse match 12 – 3.
The...