Clermont City Council approved two major projects which will pave the way for additional growth and vibrancy in Downtown Clermont.
If all goes according to plan, VP Skytop, a wine and bourbon bar with rooftop lounge, will be constructed on...
Carman Cullen’s dedication to the success of Lake County Schools teachers and students is known throughout the county.
Today, her efforts received statewide recognition during a Virtual Partnership Celebration of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) when she was...
The Groveland Historical Society and city leaders have joined together to honor hometown veterans who died while serving their country by featuring them on banners along eastbound State Road 50.
Seven banners, 30 inches by 84 inches, include a patriotic...
Erika’s Tea Room wants to help everyone enjoy the perfect cup of tea with each of your fall holidays and family celebrations! Erika’s Tea Room Scones now successfully bakes and ships thousands of their delicious ‘Florida Famous Scones’ in...
This year Groveland City Council interviewed five potential candidates for the City Manager position, and in March, Mike Hein was unanimously chosen as the new city manager. It was a sharp move on the part of the council. The new...
Articles and Photos by Ted Luebbers
Lee Helfer, from The Villages in Florida, an Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 member and pilot, donated $500 to the chapter’s youth program, Squadron 534 on October 10, 2020.
EAA Chapter 534’s Vice President and...
Submitted by The Animal League
If you're wondering how this is 1-year-old Pointer Blend got her name, it's because she's always got a smile on her beautiful face! Smiley is a very friendly girl who does her best to try and please...
Article and Photos By Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
October 30, 2020 - Winter Garden
The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A District 6 Championships on Friday morning at West Orange High...
It’s time to choose the 2019-20 student calendar! The district’s calendar committee has developed two student calendar options. Parents, students, and community residents are invited to review the two options and vote on the one that is preferred. Public...
On November 2, 2020, Groveland Fire Department firefighters moved into Groveland Fire Station #3 at 20415 Independence Blvd. in Ford Commerce Park. This temporary modular fire station will be utilized while the department fully evaluates the ideal location for...
Submitted by The Lions Club
Shooters and Friends:
The Lions' shooting range is opened Saturdays, 8 am - noon. The cost is $15.00. Bring your own ammunition and you can shoot all morning at the gun range, located in Groveland directly across...
CLERMONT (November 23, 2020) – The Clermont Police Department is seeking out any information from the public regarding a fatal hit and run accident involving an unknown vehicle and a pedestrian, identified as Ms. Dianne Craig, a Clermont resident. ...
Dawn Viola, the owner of This Honest Food, a holistic teaching kitchen and kitchen retail store, was welcomed to the community at a ceremonial ribbon cutting officiated by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and attended by Clermont...
The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 8 both electronically and in-person for the benefit of the public wishing to participate. The Governing Board room will be open at...
Start your weekend off on the right note. Bring lawn chairs and listen to Country & Light Rock by the Eric Von Band.
Eat: Food trucks will include Black Bear BBQ, A Lo Cubano, Willy T’s Crabcakes, Pineapple Papa’s, Pizza...
The Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance has launched a quick survey to gauge the public’s interest in a new community center. The survey will be open throughout the month of December and close on March 1st.
The two-minute, 10-question survey...
Submitted by Jim Pickering
Saturday morning was a perfect time to do a couple of laps on the trails under the live oaks at Lake Hiawatha Preserve. There were 130 participants at this week’s parkrun with 42 of them being...
Instead of a sleigh, members of Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, packed their cars with gifts and headed to Minneola Place, an assisted living facility located at 301 South Main Avenue in Minneola, where the residents waited...
Coffee with Clermont Mayor Gail Ash was held at Corelli’s, now opened in Downtown Clermont at 732 Montrose. The Italian Deli serves pizza, deli, soups, salads, wine and beer with an outside eating area.
What’s Happening In Clermont
Mesa 21, located at 2440...
Q&A Funished by Orlando Health
How do COVID-19 Vaccines Work?
COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes the disease without us actually getting sick from it.
Why should I get a vaccine?
Ending the COVID-19 pandemic requires using...
Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway and members of the Traffic Unit recently attended the Statewide MADD Law Enforcement Recognition banquet.
The Clermont Police Department was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement, Officer Bell was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to...
Article and photos by Marty Proctor
Osceola Heritage Park in nearby Kissimmee is the location of one of the greatest spectacles in the collector car auction and sales industry. Mecum Auto Auctions-Kissimmee held its nine-day event from January 7 through the...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
There are very few people around Clermont that have seen the National Training Center (NTC) really evolve the way it has through all of its phases. Julie Nunn is one of them. She
has grown up in...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evenings of Monday, Feb. 1, Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 3, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in...
2018 Downtown Clermont Art Festival
Last Call For Early-Bird Artist Registration Discounts!
All Fine Artists and Fine Crafters are invited to submit early-bird discounted applications with digital samples of your artwork for the 12th Annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival. The Early...
The Clermont Police Department is launching a new online reporting platform for Clermont citizens.
“As part of our commitment to providing exceptional service to our Champions, this web-based reporting system will allow the public to file certain incidents, such as...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first Walk Like MADD 5K event for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D) on Sept. 15, at 8am, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located at 100 3rd St., Clermont.
M.A.D.D is an incorporation that...
For the 18th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Oakland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a...
Real Life Christian Academy and the Kiwanis club celebrate their Terrific students.
The August Terrific Kids at Real Life Christian Academy are: Vada Ludovici, Faith Schlotzhauer, Matthew Gavin, Daniella Seda Salgado, Sydney Glasser, Gabriel Stewart, Olivia Davis, Taliah Joseph, Emma Harricharan, Rylee Lyon, Kendall Norris, Kat Dean, Sophie Davis, and Victoria Stagg.
Terrific Kids...
Funds will support literacy, STEM and Career and Technical Education classroom programs.
The Education Foundation of Lake County has awarded more than $13,000 in grant money to support 13 educator-submitted programs that potentially will impact 1,400 students.
The funding comes from...
Gretel's Cross is a historical novel based on the true story of the family of Gretel Forner and of the times in which they lived. Genealogical research provided a family tree of the actual family tracing their lineage and relationships. ...
Francisco Lindor, Superstar Shortstop with the New York Mets, celebrated the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the new Middle School building on the Montverde Academy campus today. Lindor was the lead donor in MVA’s Time to Lead...
The Clermont Garden Club has chosen “Kim's Cabbage Patch” as Yard of the Month for October. It is at the corner of Rt. 50 and Fifth St in Clermont, and is owned by Suzi Basting and Kim Fielding, who...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Mascotte Mayor Mike Sykes is not your typical politician or city leader. Mayor Sykes absolutely loves Mascotte as a quiet small community retreat that’s away from the hustle and bustle of a...
Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is collecting donations to be transported to the panhandle this Wednesday. They will continue to accept donations after Wednesday and will make a second delivery in roughly a week. If the donations continue, LCSO...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Ray Boutique, located at 694 West Montrose Street in historic downtown Clermont, officially opened its doors on November 9. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting and Tropical Storm Nicole...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites revised schedule for the week of March 29, through April 2nd, 2021:
St. Patrick Catholic Church Site located at 6803 Old Hwy 441, Mt. Dora. Tuesday – 9:00...
Groveland Firefighters are wearing pink and selling pink T-shirts to raise money and awareness for Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation. The nonprofit is dedicated to raising awareness and providing services for women facing treatment for breast cancer.
The Foundation helps...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in December including a showing of a holiday movie, two concerts, and the monthly Friends Opera Club.
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., watch a holiday classic movie and enjoy...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont recognizes New Hope Christian Academy's Terrific Kids recipients for March: Congratulations to Kevin, Emma, Kiara, Dale, and Kaylen
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior. The program encourages kids to become...
Congratulations to this week's winners and Ice Breaker speakers!
Most Improved, Anna Maria Miosky; Best Table Topics, Richard Bisaillon; Best Evaluator, Lisa Yang; Best Speaker, Sabrina K Mallay
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 31st annual celebration theme is Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years, dedicated to highlighting Groveland’s seasonal traditions as part of...
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The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host an investiture ceremony and reception on Tuesday, November 20 at 9 am in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
Having...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
A Florida-style snowstorm greeted the preschool students of Clermont's Head Start School on East Desoto Street Friday morning.
The snowstorm provided a good cover for Mr. Grinch and his fun antics during...
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance...
Clermont– There was a lot of drama only hours before this week’s council meeting. The Moonlight Players and their patrons were spreading the word that there was a threat that future access to the theater would be lost. They...
By Tank Chavous, ’27, SGA Representative
The 8th grade Washington, D.C., trip was one of the most wonderful educational experiences I've ever been a part of. From the historical museums to the flavorful food, Washington, D.C., amazed my peers and...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The newly remodeled Kings Ridge McDonald’s recently held its grand re-opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Clermont Mayor Tim Murry as well as numerous members of the community...