By Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
It is difficult to go through a day and not hear of the struggle that food pantries are dealing with every day. The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (formerly known as The FAITH Neighborhood...
Sixteen middle and high schools in Lake County have been selected to participate in the 20th annual Florida Youth Survey, a collaborative effort among the Florida departments of Health, Education and Children and Families.
In each school selected, a sample...
My name is Otis and I am a 4-month-old Border Collie/Spaniel Blend. I am such a fun guy! I do love a good belly rub, but then again, who doesn’t? They make me soooo sleepy that I doze off...
Lake County’s pre-kindergarten teachers, who were excluded by state guidelines from the Best and Brightest Teacher Program, will receive a $1,000 recognition bonus, according to a memo of understanding signed Wednesday night, January 22.
The memo was signed by Assistant...
The Public Service Award was presented by Clinton Pownall, President of Computer Business Consultants to Deputy Sheriff Tabbitha Huff of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, August 19.
Deputy Huff...
by Kevin Grogan
When you talk about the best barbecue ribs in Clermont, Oakwood Smokehouse is going to be on the top of the list. Clermont resident Bailey Cardwell's vision for the family-owned Oakwood Smokehouse compliments what so many people...
Montverde – Recipients of the AP Capstone Diploma Award at Montverde Academy are, from left to right, Larissa Fox, Zachary Hobson, Maria Pesciotta, and Junyu Zhou. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or...
Clinton Pownall of Computer Business Consultants presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Community Public Service Award to Deputy Sheriff Kesihia Rytter at the annual Ambassador Breakfast on Friday, February 21.
Deputy Sheriff Rytter joined the Lake County Sheriff's Office...
MASCOTTE - On September 8, at 7:35 am, Mascotte Police Officers responded to a complaint in the area of Ridgemoor Drive and American Legion Road in Mascotte due to a suspicious vehicle attempting to lure children into his vehicle.
The...
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care seeks compassionate and caring people to help out at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont as well as support Cornerstone patients in the South Lake community.
Cornerstone volunteers enjoy flexible hours and can choose...
For the third year, The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a very successful festival of All Things Salsa at Waterfront Park.
The Sips & Salsa event lent an atmosphere of community filled with an...
The City of Groveland will be following suit of the County in the cancellation of all City-sponsored and community events through the end of March. The County reached this decision through the recommendations from Governor Ron DeSantis encouraging the...
Clermont - A long-standing national event to strengthen relationships and build partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve will be celebrated in Clermont Tuesday, Oct. 4.
National Night Out, a free, family-friendly evening will be held at Waterfront...
The SOUTH LAKE TABLET, a local news publication, is still not sure how our business will be affected by COVID-19 but as of today, we continue to publish the most up-to-date news for our readers.
To help our local businesses, we...
The Annual Downtown Clermont Harvest Festival will be held on October 29 from 10 am to 4 pm.
There will be a Kidszone, Food Trucks, Music and More. A Costume Contest will be held for all to enjoy and 150+...
~1,867 positive cases in Florida Residents and 110 positive cases in non-Florida residents~
To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware of the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be...
Abbott has issued a press release voluntarily recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed (RTF) liquid formula products. For a list of products and lot numbers included in the recall, click here or call 1-800-986-8540.
According...
Today, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced the launch of a new community action survey, StrongerThanC-19, designed to aid Florida as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. This cutting-edge tool gives residents the power to unite...
Online enrollment is now open for students who will start kindergarten in the fall.
Parents can find an enrollment link on each elementary school website under the “Information” tab.
To enroll in kindergarten a child must be five years old on...
Beginning on Monday, May 4, the following Lake County libraries will offer curbside service:
- Astor County Library
- Cagan Crossings Community Library (Four Corners)
- Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont)
- East Lake County Library (Sorrento)
- Fruitland Park Library
- Leesburg Pubic Library
- Marion...
Eight weeks ago, The Community Foundation of South Lake County activated its Disaster Relief Fund in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since that time, the Foundation has released more than $140,000 in grant funding to 14 local nonprofit organizations...
Every year, the women of Beta Theta hold a ceremony to install elected officers. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the 21 members held their installation of officers for the first time ever on ZOOM.
Beta Theta ESA was established in...
After over 40 years, the curtain will come down for the last time at the tiny community theater located at 735 W Minneola Avenue in Downtown Clermont where, for decades, countless aspiring actors have had the opportunity to dance, sing, and...
Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are urged to apply for $292,710 in federal funds awarded to Lake County through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency...
Clermont Woman’s Club held its annual purse auction at its February meeting at the Clubhouse on 655 W.Broome Street Clermont. Members shopped, collected and donated over 50 purses to be auctioned for charity.
The Clermont Woman’s Club has been contributing...
By Marty Proctor
Tuesday, July 7 - traffic was diverted around a depression on the westbound lane on SR50 next to the McDonalds and Alabama Avenue. The sinkhole opened yesterday afternoon and the road obstruction continued well into the night.
Geo Tech...
Lake County School Board will vote on reopening plans, including new safety protocols, at the Monday, July 20, meeting at 9:30 am.
The school board is extending the parent intent form deadline until July 24. If you've already selected an option...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
Montverde Basketball Coach Kevin Boyle is widely recognized as the premier High School Basketball Coach in America. And this year was no different as Coach Boyle was named Naismith National Coach of the Year for the...
Have you ever wondered about your family history? How did you come to live in the United States? Who was your first relative to arrive on the shores? Where did they come from? and Why did they leave their homeland?...
Cypress Ridge Elementary and The Kiwanis Club are proud to announce March’s Terrific Kids.
Grades 3-5: Colin Vaughan, Veronica Waters, Chloe White, Aralyn Fernandez, Cassidy Kirby, Jordan Ramawad, Anthony Dixon, Sarah Jaeger, Abigail Russo, Katelyn Sanders, Romy Sloan, Thomas Anderson,...
After adopting a brand new Community Development Code (CDC), the City of Groveland is tentatively scheduled to hold a special virtual Wednesday Workshop on Wednesday, August 12th, at 10 am. This Zoom conference will demonstrate the code in its...
Montverde United Methodist Church’s Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, also known as the Montverde Food Pantry, received $796 in grant funding from the Community Foundation of South Lake County, under a Food Providers Grant awarded in December 2017. These...
Graduates of Lake-Sumter State College’s AS in Engineering Technology – Substation and Relay Technology Specialization have a new option to continue their engineering education.
Lake-Sumter State College and Daytona State College have inked a new transfer articulation agreement into Daytona...
Twenty-seven teams representing fourteen high schools in Lake and Sumter Counties, plus Montverde Academy, The Villages Charter High School, and Real Life Christian Academy, participated in the 32nd annual ‘Mathlympics’ math competition hosted by Lake-Sumter State College on April...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
To a new or existing company, rebranding or launching a new brand is an exciting time. But you need to make sure your legal bases are covered. While most business owners tend to focus...
This past year Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) which was used to purchase a competitive 8+ racing shell.
On Friday, April 20, LCRA’s Youth Team hosted a ceremony,...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Parker Kruse of Groveland was recently voted FFA Area 3 State Vice President. Parker, a member of the FFA since the sixth grade, was elected after he went through a rigorous screening process...
Students from Clermont elementary schools 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,...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
Michele Barnard Pines and Bill Garbarino Compete for Clermont City Council -- Seat 5
Michele Barnard Pines moved to Clermont in 1970 with her family. She graduated from Clermont High School. She is a mother...
It was a beautiful morning to take a couple of laps around Lake Hiawatha Preserve for 95 participants in Saturday morning’s 5K parkrun event. Six runners completed the course with new personal bests.
Finishing first was Windermere teen Mason Taylor,...
By Kim Praniewicz
It’s scary to think, but Halloween will soon be upon us – and after a turbulent year, we can all look forward to a bit of fall fun.
But depending on the level of COVID-19 risk in your...
The Kiwanis Division 9 Lt. Governor Alan Garcia conducted the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He reminded the members that the evening meetings, held on the 4thTuesday of the month, are in an out-of-the-box format...
Lake County will begin accepting applications on Monday, October 26 at 1 p.m. for Phase 2 of the Lake County Resident Assistance Program. Applications will be accepted through Monday, November 30 at 11 p.m. The program is funded by...
Don't Miss the SPRING SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT on May 28 at 7 pm at Gateway Church Auditorium, 15550 Country Road 565-A Clermont
Based in Clermont, the 20-piece jazz ensemble is made up of music educators, professional musicians, music students and members...
Congratulations to Principal William Roberts of Windy Hill Middle School and AP Kevin Schichtel of Clermont Elementary School
A caravan of district leaders, led by Superintendent Diane Kornegay, dropped in Thursday afternoon to surprise two school administrators with the news that...
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The Summer Reading Program, hosted by the Minneola Schoolhouse Library, kicked off its summer series on Friday, June 1, at the Minneola City Hall Gym. This week’s Friday Showtime had some very special guests. Minneola Fire Chief Jan Otero...
All systems were a go for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket at 7:27 pm. at Kennedy Space Center. The weather wasn't ideal over south Lake County, cloudy and rainy, so a viewing of the launch was unavailable....
Montverde Academy is proud to announce and congratulate Hans Hanley (Class of 2014) as he graduates from Princeton, high honor Summa Cum Laude, with his degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in information security and a minor in...
The annual Battle of the Badges basketball game has been canceled for the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was made to ensure the well-being of all during this time of health concerns regarding...