Orlando Health Upcoming Hiring Events Thursday, April 20, 2023 Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital, located at 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Orlando Health is recruiting for the following positions: ·       Registered Nurses ·       Nursing Assistants ·       Unit Secretaries ·       Radiology...
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet Editor President-Elect Joe Biden has been voted the 46th President of the United States, winning the support of more than 74,488,666 million voters.  Pennsylvania brought 20 electoral votes to the Biden-Harris ticket, hitting the...
Applications for Educational Choice open enrollment in Lake County Schools will again be accepted from June 1 through June 30. Educational Choice allows students to be enrolled in public schools outside of their attendance boundaries as long as the school...
The Clermont Police Department hosted the Lake County leg of the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday, April 25. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 67 counties in...
Nine agricultural projects will share in nearly $779,000 in cost-share funds from the St. Johns River Water Management District to improve water conservation and reduce nutrient loading to area waterways. Projects approved by the District’s Governing Board on Tuesday...
The Lake County School Board voted Monday night to allow eligible school administrators who volunteer and meet training requirements to carry guns on school campuses and serve as armed responders to active shooter incidents. An informal poll found that 30...
East Ridge Middle defeated Mount Dora Middle  3-0 on Thursday evening to win the Lake County Soccer Championship. Mount Dora came into the championship game undefeated with a record of 10-0.  East Ridge had a record of 9-1, with their...
With the holiday season fast approaching, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is encouraging Floridians to keep food safe by practicing basic food safety measures while preparing meals this Thanksgiving. Many of the reported cases of foodborne...
The Florida Department of Education awarded Minneola Elementary School as one of nine schools to win the Family and Community Involvement Award for 2018. The award recognizes exemplary school practices that focus on increasing family involvement, welcoming families into...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet As soon as the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead ribbon was cut in 2014, Greg Gensheimer, president of Green Mountain Scenic Byway, Inc. (GMSB) said, “I think we should have gone higher.”  So...
The media center at Windy Hill Middle School became the best kind of holiday shopping location on Monday. All items were free and wrapped in festive paper so every student could choose a gift for a loved one. They called...
Pine Ridge Elementary School achieved Gold Level status as a model school in the Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support project (FLPBIS) through the University of South Florida’s Florida Center for Inclusive Communities. FLPBIS model schools are committed to the...
In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1 and closing November 30 – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) team is encouraging our Florida communities to get ahead of potential storms. With the impact felt by hurricanes...
City of Clermont has selected the winners of its Holiday Enchanted Forest tree-decorating contest. As part of Light Up Clermont 2020, four winners were chosen from about 40 trees decorated by community groups at the north end of Victory Pointe...
Orlando Health- South Lake Hospital, Joe H. and Loretta Scott Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion, officially opened on July 31.  The newly built, state of the art facility is located at 16966 Cagan Ridge Blvd, Clermont. The 24-hour emergency facility...
On Friday, June 16, West End Plaza (formerly Galleria SOMA) will officially reopen with a new owner, new shops, and a newly paved parking lot! Located at 821 West Minneola Ave., Clermont, The West End Plaza will celebrate its reopening...
During a remarkable year when the pandemic curbed most fundraising opportunities, Women for Hospice continued their tradition of giving with an annual gift of $50,000 to the Cornerstone Hospice Foundation. Over the last 32 years, Women for Hospice has been...
The City of Groveland announced Dan Murphy, an international economic-development specialist with broad marketing experience, is the city’s new Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) manager and economic development project manager. In his new position, Murphy will manage Groveland’s 1,000-acre CRA district,...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations to district employees age 65 and older, all school and district nurses,...
Clermont Toastmasters (clermonttoastmasters.org), will hold an open house to meet members, talk about the importance of communication skills in all aspects of life, and learn how Toastmaster’s clubs work.  “Clermont Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue COVID-19 vaccinations, Pfizer 2nd dose immunizations on Wednesday, January 27, at the following location till further notice: Amazon Distribution Site 7453 Republic Drive Groveland, FL Monday Thru Friday Pfizer 2nd Doses Available Immunizations for...
Curious about Toastmasters?  The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Clermont Toastmasters is an award-winning club which meets every...
First Friday Food Truck And Music Continues in Downtown Clermont  Discover the excitement of First Friday Food Trucks brought to you by Clermont Main Street! Immerse yourself in a food truck spectacular this upcoming Friday. Wander through the heart of...
Seven Day Update on the COVID-19 Virus Good AND Bad News! The number of positive cases of COVID-19 virus is trending down, however, new variants of the virus are showing up all over the nation.  The best way to stop...
Sommer's Gardens is a homegrown, Florida Licensed Nursery that specializes in hybrid Brugmansia (Angel Trumpets). In the mid 80's, back-to-back freezes forever changed the landscape of Florida. Sommer Gardens suffered great losses, nearly all of its living plant inventory was...
Support Breast Cancer Awareness. Join the Mascotte Police Department at its 4th Annual Cruiser For The Cause event on Saturday, October 7th from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Mascotte Police Department Parking Lot (529 E. Myers Blvd.,...
Pastfinders of South Lake County is a genealogical society. In the 1980s a group of Clermont residents took classes on Genealogy and found it extremely exciting.  They wanted to pass on the knowledge they had to others. They decided to...
Celebrating a decade of production, the Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program is seeking original photographs of Lake County waterways for its beautiful Adopt-a-Lake calendar. The top 14 photographs, as chosen by a panel of volunteers, will be published in the...
Thrive Clermont offers Be Your Own Boss on Monday, November 13th for any students ages 13-18. Thanks to an education grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake, students will have the opportunity to meet with local business owners...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces scholarships available through the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE). Local college or university students may apply for one of the three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded across the state. To be eligible for...
BL!NG Was Bitten By The Love Bug! Fortunately, that meant more than 35 folks in various sites around Clermont were entertained briefly by BL!NG’s talented singers in this newly formed acapella ensemble. Unfortunately, BL!NG was unable to reach out to more during this...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer the following courses in October and November. 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...
Clermont Woman's Club President Daniela Martinez recently presented a check to The Animal League.  Frogger is shown in the picture accepting the check. He barked a "big" thank you and reminded everyone that The Animal League is in need...
Churandy Martina, a four-time Olympian who lives and trains in Clermont, was given a gold key to the city by Mayor Gail Ash at Tuesday’s council meeting. The key is a symbolic gesture given by a city to well-regarded residents...
The Clermont Garden Club’s choice for March 2021 yard of the month is 11228 Summer Wind Court in the Lake Crescent Hills neighborhood. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simon, have installed a foundation of Burford hollies, loropetalum and azaleas.  The front walkway leading to the...
3rd Place Evaluation Winner, Edna Mckenzie David; 2nd Place Evaluation Winner, Jay Cohen; 1st Place Evaluation Winner, Regina Cruz-Morales 3rd Place Humorous Speech Winner, Vern Conner; 2ndPlace Humorous Speech Winner, Elin Mayer; 1st Place...
The Clermont Historical Society has authentic-sounding train whistles that you can purchase for only $5.00.  Visit the Historic Village and purchase the unique gift and while at the Village, take a tour. The Historic Village is located at 490 West...
The Clermont Woman’s Club hosted its 2018 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, October 20th at the Wesley Center at the First United Methodist Church on 7th St, Clermont. Chef David U. Earl and staff of the Wesley Center...
Department of Education asks students, staff to wear purple on April 21 in support of military children April is recognized nationally as the Month of the Military Child. This special recognition, established by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986,...
The Garden Club building, located at 849 West Avenue, has recently been renovated.  There is a brand-new kitchen and two new bathrooms.  The building and grounds are available for rentals.  It would be a wonderful location for a wedding...
Lake County Schools has scheduled 2021 high school graduation dates for the end of May and early June. All graduation ceremonies will be face-to-face events. The number of guests allowed per student will vary depending on the number of...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and School Board Member Marc Dodd are inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8 am -10 am at World Class Tae...
Elementary School students participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont.  Students were asked to create a poster on ways to conserve water. The winning artwork was selected for its relevance, creativity, and originality,...
Tis’ the season for enjoy the fun at Minneola Schoolhouse Library’s Holiday Market on Saturday, December 1 from 8 am until 2 pm at the Minneola City Hall Gym located at 800 US-27, Minneola. The Friends of the Minneola Schoolhouse Library sponsor...
Lake County and the Office of Elevate Lake is celebrating National Economic Development Week from May 9-15. The Week highlights the contributions of positive economic development and explains the role of economic development in our local community, including stewardship...
By:  Larry Oskin After falling in love with the beauty of Historic Downtown Clermont, during Light Up Clermont, the owners Erika and Leila Shanoff fell in love with the quaint, small hometown feel. These two women have been tea room...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin Once Upon a Creation just celebrated its Grand Opening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to host the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Cathylee Morales lost her job and Jessica Gagliano was...
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