Gail Ash Is More Than A Mayor, She Is The First Woman Mayor Of Clermont!
Mayor Gail Ash is probably the busiest political figure in Clermont. She is seen at most city events, new business openings, as well as...
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...
Thousands of local workers have been impacted by job cuts, lost hours or furloughs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the metro Orlando area’s unemployment rate higher than the state’s, Goodwill’s job connection services continue...
The City of Groveland announced hiring a new finance director and human resources director who start immediately.
John Ter Louw, the new finance director, comes to the city after serving as the budget and financial reporting director at the Georgia...
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...
The St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications Jan. 14–Feb. 19 for both its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Districtwide Cost-Share Program and its FY 2021-2022 funding program for Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) communities and innovative technology. Through...
submitted by John Langan
On June 20 and again on August 19, several families with children on the Autism spectrum helped to educate over 60+ police officers that have volunteered to serve as SROs during the 2018-2019 school year.
As part...
OAKLAND, FL — Bringing the community together for an annual springtime festival, the Town of Oakland’s Celebration Among the Oaks event returns at 10 a.m. today at VanderLey Park with an expanded footprint offering more experiences, thousands of eggs...
MINNEOLA
Hills of Minneola - If you haven't driven past Hancock Road, near the Florida Turnpike, you'll probably be startled (lots of construction and dirt being moved around). The multi-phased development being constructed, consists of approximately 2,200 single-family houses and...
Submitted by The Animal League
This exuberant pup is a 3-month-old Lab Blend. We think Jaylene will grow up to be 50+ lbs. She is a very happy and outgoing puppy. She does well with other puppies, and she would...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in May including a Mary Lincoln historical performance, two Cooper Concert Series events, and the Friends of the Library Opera Club.
On Thursday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m., first-person historical presenter and...
submitted by the Team At Keep Clermont Rural
Friends,
The Green swamp is facing its greatest threat yet and we need your help!
In two days, this Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Central Florida Sand Mining Association will be back again in front of...
When a man walked into A Pawn USA with the burial flag of U.S. Navy World War II veteran, Josh Barkan, the owner of A Pawn USA, knew he needed to find and return the flag to its rightful...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is hosting a special passport event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 6, to help those needing to apply for, replace, or renew their U.S. passport. The...
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-LAKE
Since February 11, 2021, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has partnered with over 15 local churches of all denominations and organizations to expand Covid-19 immunization to area residents through closed points of dispensing...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, encourages Lake County citizens to register to vote by October 9th in order to be eligible to vote in the General Election on November 6th.
“Even though National Voter Registration Day was Tuesday,...
Friday, May 5 from 5:30 pm - 9 pm in Downtown Clermont along Montrose Street.
Saturday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm in the Town of Montverde at Kirk Park (17436 Division St., Montverde.
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May 6 at 6 pm...
Article by Marty Proctor
The Great Groveland Barefoot Laps Challenge, an all-new take on the classic barefoot lap endurance contest, has been added to the Groveland Founders Weekend Celebration. Residents will watch up. to 40 waterskiers circle Lake David at 42...
County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Tire Amnesty Day, held from 8 am – 5 pm on Saturday, November 3 at the Lake County Landfill, 13130 County Landfill...
The Clermont Police Department is excited to announce the opening of a Children’s Advocacy Center satellite office in Clermont, thanks to cooperation with the Lake Sumter Child Protection Team.
This partnership will help reduce transportation time and cost for families...
Lake County has extended the deadline to apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Registration for the program will now close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 9.
Lake County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for...
Here are only a few of the many Special Events Happening in Our Community (For additional details, click the links where indicated.
October 19th
Saturday, October 20
"Bless My Bloomers" Garden Walk
The Great Floridian Triathlon
Journey To Oz
Corelli's Pantry Wine Stroll in Downtown...
By Chuck Seaver
Cayden Cork, a recent nomination recipient for appointment to the prestigious West Point Military Academy in New York, and a 2023 Lake Minneola High School (LMHS) graduate, is no ordinary graduate. At 18, Cayden has his vision...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rheumatology Care Associates and Brijcare Family Medicine celebrated their official double grand openings with two simultaneous ribbon cuttings at a ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Priya Prakash...
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.
Here are October's Terrific Kids
Grades K-2
Julian McCurdy, Shannon Tenebruso, Emily Limpus, Maximus McCracken, Brody Hamel, Peyton Muzia, Wyatt...
Article by Reed Markham, Assistant Director, Communication Council Leesburg Florida Stake
On Thursday, June 8th, a large group of teens from Lake County, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began a three-day Pioneer Handcart Trek through Desert Ranch.
The...
Lake County will be accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lake Square Mall immunization site. A second dose appointment will be scheduled on-site for those receiving their first...
Root and Branch Bistro & Bar recently held its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting, officially opening the doors of the stylishly decorated eatery located at 1200 Oakley Seaver Blvd., Clermont.
After years...
The Lake County Office of Housing and Human Services is requesting grant applications to provide as much as $25,000 in support of youth intervention/prevention programs and other human services programs. Grant applications will be accepted beginning Friday, April 16. Applicants...
America’s Mighty Warriors Military Race took place on Sunday, November 4th at Clermont Historic Village and strategic areas along scenic Lake Minneola lakefront.
The annual event is held to honor local vets and service members and to help raise awareness and...
CLEAR THE SHELTER/Rescue CJ
Cj is a 5-month-old male Hound/Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix (according to his DNA scan) weighing 15 lbs. He should be around 30 lbs when fully grown. He came from a high kill-shelter with his mom and 5...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as a champion for our community. The Chamber was honored to present the...
The Lake County Clerk and Comptroller, Gary Cooney, has appointed Terri Freeman as Inspector General for the Clerk’s Office.
“The Inspector General role is key within the organization,” said Gary Cooney. “Terri’s background in accounting and auditing is extensive, and...
The Lakeview High School, Winter Garden, Class of 1973 will be holding its 50th High School reunion on Saturday, October 14th, from 4 pm-11 pm, at the Elks Lodge, 700 9th Street, Winter Garden, Florida.
All members of the Class...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet SNOWMAN! I am a 7-month-old tabby and am looking for my forever family. I am the COOLEST kitty...I LOVE to play fetch! That’s right! I was in a foster home with doggies and watched...
December 5
Chanukah Family Fun!
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Chanukah Family Fun! at the Cooper Memorial Library on Wednesday, December 5th, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in Room 108 (first-floor community room).
All ages are welcome...
George F. Hixson’s unprecedented contribution to Kiwanis International is the reason the George F. Hixson Fellowship was established on October 1, 1983, and Hixson is the only person in the history of Kiwanis who held the office of President...
The City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department present the city’s first Pups in the Park event with the help of local business sponsors Pat the Dog and Foxtail Coffee Co.
“We invite the community to create special memories...
By Larry Oskin, contributing writer for the South Lake Tablet
With over 500 dogs successfully rescued since its opening in the past three years, Polka Dogz Pet Rescue of Central Florida is now looking to expand from its current Winter Garden...
Thrive Clermont offers Personal Finance 101 this fall for high school students. Thanks to an education grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake, students will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the finances of car...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce remembered and honored two long-time members of the South Lake business community.
Hanks Electric, a family-owned and operated business, closed its doors after the family lost both of their parents within a 9-month span...
The VFW Auxilliary Post 5277 received a check from Plant Food Systems Inc. in Zellwood to help veterans, active military and their families. Member Susan Abbott said that the Auxilliary expressed thanks to the company for the generous gift.
The Cagan Crossings Farmer’s Market will move to its seasonal Summer-time hours of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm starting Friday, June 4th. Comprised of professional vendors throughout Central Florida, the Market takes place year-round every Friday in the area...
Jenkins Hyundai and Jenkins Auto Group has donated a Hyundai Santa Fe to the LSSC Foundation for use on Lake-Sumter State College’s campuses.
“I was talking with Dr. Byrd and she said there was a need for a vehicle for...
On Saturday, June 12th, Girl Scout Troop #9220 performed community service at the VFW Post #5277 Flag Pole.
After slight neglect, the base of the Flag pole needed a makeover. The girls weeded the area and replanted flowers to brighten...
The 2018-2019 season at the Clermont Performing Arts Center offers an extraordinary variety of performances to match the diverse tastes of its Central Florida community. From “One Night in Memphis” to “Journey to Oz” to “Flamenco Vivo” and “iLuminate,”...
This is going to be a very busy 4th of July weekend. People want to get outside, celebrate and socialize. There will be lots of firework displays, concerts, picnics, and neighborhood Bar-B-Qs.
As everyone prepares for the holiday, #1 on...
Modern Art Madness! offers an in-depth look at the “why” behind Modern Art’s varied art movements. We will explore the many “-isms” that fall under the umbrella of Modern Art, like Cubism, Expressionism, Fauvism and Abstract Expressionism. We will...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit collection event. The event will take...