In lieu of their February meeting, the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) held its Annual Purse Auction, where new and gently used purses were auctioned off. The proceeds from the auction will go towards the many charities the CWC support...
By The Animal League
My name is Knickers and I am the last of my litter waiting to find my forever family. I am such a sweet boy and I love everyone! As I am just 5 months old, I still have...
by the Community Foundation of South Lake
Summer is a time for relaxation for many of us, but many parents and children throughout South Lake will spend their summer worrying about where their next meal will come from. Out of the...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership will host an exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck event with the next one planned for Friday night, March 6 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. With a new live band, food trucks,...
It’s not too late to sign up for the salsa recipe contest or the Chihuahua race at Clermont’s wildly popular Sips & Salsa Festival set for Saturday, September 17.
Make plans now to attend the fourth annual event when “all things...
The 2nd Annual Well of Hope Gala will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm at the Clermont City Center, located at 620 W Montrose St, Clermont, to celebrate the power of unity, compassion, and resilience...
March offers a fantastic lineup of cat-related fun, entertainment and events at The Orlando Cat Café. Reservations can be made online at any time.
Do you know all there is to know about caterpillars? Has your spouse written a book...
Provided by City of Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley
The preliminary plans and updates for the MAC Annex, (Minneola Athletic Complex Annex), the School Site /Minneola Hills Athletic Park, and Minneola Hills Overlook Park are ready for next steps.
The MAC Annex...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is urging residents to take necessary precautions and follow safety measures during the current heat advisory. With temperatures soaring and heat indexes reaching dangerous levels, it is important to prioritize...
Article and Photos by The Orlando Cat Cafe
On February 29, 2020, The Orlando Cat Café celebrated its 800th cat adoption. “Sophie” a 7-month-old, gray and white domestic shorthair kitten, was the 800th lucky kitty to find her forever home....
By Isabella Salvatori, '23, Montverde Academy
The Class of 2023 began their busy senior retreat weekend on Friday, September 16. The retreat, an annual event that takes place early in the school year, celebrates the start of a new class...
Submitted by The Animal League
The excitement is building as the much anticipated Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament to support The Animal League draws closer. The Volunteers of The Animal League promise September 23, 2023, will be a day of...
by Michelle Delaney, THE SOUTH LAKE TABLET
There is a barrage of breaking news and a lot of people glued to their TVs. Watching news all day, won’t change what's happening, but will change how you feel and how you approach...
submitted by The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present “The Magic of Mendelssohn”, conducted by Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops. They will feature world-renown Konstantin Dimitrov performing one of the most beloved violin concertos...
On Saturday, October 21 from 7 pm to 9 pm, experience Lake Louisa at night when the terrors of the forest come out.
A $5 donation per person for the Haunted Hike will be used for park improvements, programs...
by Patricia Delaney
It was Thursday, March 12th and Pinecrest Lakes Academy was in the midst of its Olympic Field Day, (grades preK-8) when word came that there was a possibility of school closures due to the Coronavirus.
Administration jumped into...
Submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Max and I am a 11-month-old Shih-tzu/Bishon Frise mix and I weigh about 22 pounds. As I am still young, I am a very active and energetic little guy! No...
Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday that’s observed annually in the United States on the Saturday after Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday encourages everyone to shop at local small businesses.
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Early Friday morning the second south Lake food drop and distribution was held by Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) and Second Harvest.
A line of hundreds of cars stretched from Hwy 50 to FNC and beyond waiting for food to be...
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the local non-profit group Lake Support and Emergency Recovery, Inc. (LASER) to help fight hunger for area families who are struggling financially due to the economic hardships that have been brought...
The Lake County Animal Shelter is now using facial recognition technology to identify lost dogs and cats, offering pet owners an additional tool to help lost and adoptable dogs and cats find their forever home.
This new partnership with Finding...
Learning in Lake County Schools will continue this summer with 3rd-grade reading camps being offered through a new online learning platform. Eligible students will be provided individual and small-group instruction via live teacher-led lessons. Students can talk to their teacher...
LAUNCH DELAYED and rescheduled to SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 3:22 pm. The launch was postponed only 15-minutes before liftoff on Wednesday due to the weather conditions at Kennedy Space Center.
For information on the live launch, visit https://www.nasa.gov/…/live-launch-america-nasas-spacex-dem…
View history being made.
Collaborating with Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC), Live Well Foundation of South Lake continues to support the community.
Over the next three months Live Well Foundation will provide $30,000 to assist with feeding those in need through the summer...
Mount Dora Middle and South Lake High schools are among 60 schools statewide chosen to participate in the first phase of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative, part of an effort announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January to...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports - Week in Review (February 11-17)
Monday, February 12
The Boys Basketball team won their first game in the District Tournament against West Port, 86 – 81.
Tuesday, February 13
The...
Hattie Daggett in 1896 and 1947 (note the broach)
In 1888 when Hattie Daggett first visited Clermont from Philadelphia, she was already a successful career woman—a nurse who worked for famous doctors. Not many women chose the career path in...
Clermont Cabanas was recently welcomed to the business community by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, family, and friends at an official ribbon cutting.
Guests sipped Margaritas, listened to music and relaxed in the rockers lining the porch of the main...
Feature Story and Photos by: Larry H. Oskin
The Legends Homeowners Association worked closely with the City of Clermont to re-purchase the Legends Golf Course and Country Club from the previous owners. Legends is located on Highway 27 in Clermont,...
Submitted by The Animal League
Mikey is a 2-year-old Labrador and Terrier Blend. Mikey is a big boy, over 50lbs! He is very friendly and does well with other dogs, and even appears to be housetrained! Mikey is quite exuberant,...
Nearly 40,000 Enrollment Intent Forms have been submitted to Lake County Schools indicating which instructional option each parent wants for his or her child when schools open next month.
Parents were asked to submit the forms by midnight on Wednesday,...
New Hope Christian Academy and The Kiwanis Club are proud to announce March’s Terrific Kids.
Rebecca B, Nehemy S, Ruby O, Chad M, Isabella R, Marlena G, Mayla D,, Reese N, and Sully S.
Great job! Keep up the good work!
Terrific...
SPECIAL ELECTION: Brishke's resignation leaves a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 will be included on the November 3rd ballot. To qualify, Clermont residents who are interested in running need to file between Monday, August...
Vietnam Veterans Day is celebrated every March 29. It's a day set aside for Americans to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Vietnam War.
The City of Groveland and members of the community paid homage...
The City of Clermont is launching a new Virtual Bingo program for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Bingo will kick off on September 3 and will continue at 2 p.m. Thursdays on the City of Clermont YouTube channel. This...
The Pastfinders Computer Users Group will meet on Wednesday, April 25th and May 16th, 1 pm -3 pm at Cooper Memorial Library Room 221
The Free classes will be focusing on the capabilities of Ancestry.com for use as your primary...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Doggy Delights By Allison Fogarty of Clermont has proudly achieved plenty of National media attention. Allison recently appeared again on a special new episode with the Rachael Ray Show. She was featured this...
You’ve Learned! You’ve Grown! You Will Achieve! says the teachers at Mascotte Charter.
In preparation for FSA testing, the students were reminded by their teachers to get a good night’s rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive on time and,...