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...
GROVELAND, FL - In preparation for and in anticipation of inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the City of Groveland offices will be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022, and Friday, November 11, 2022, in observation and recognition of...
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...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
The next Marvel movie has arrived and the hype for this movie has been massive. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the much-awaited sequel to the 2018 film Black Panther. Since the original film, Black...
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...
"Cookies and Cocoa" is set for Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 am in Downtown Clermont. Merchants provide free, yummy cookies and rich, hot chocolate and local entertainers perform at City Hall Park. Be sure to stroll around and see...
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...
More than one hundred people visited the Leesburg Florida Stake Center (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) last Saturday to participate in Light the World 2022 Day of Service. This Lake County activity provided volunteers the opportunity...
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...
Catherine Meginley was joined on December 29, 2022, by many of her family and friends to celebrate her 99th birthday at the Olive Garden in Clermont, Florida.
Catherine has lived in Clermont since 1973, and has always been an...
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...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The closure includes the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W....
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...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Woman’s Club member Debbie Milwee visited the Clermont Historic Village Museum recently with a generous donation from her organization to the Clermont Historical Society. Debbie presented the check to CHS Treasurer Dieter Grube...
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.
Below are just a few things happening in South Lake this weekend
Friday, February 3
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose
February 3
The Friday Farmers Market at Cagan Crossings is the fastest-growing market the Four Corners area has to...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College is expanding its presence in Lake and Sumter Counties with a new location in South Lake County's rapidly growing Four Corners area.
Four Corners is the southernmost portion of Lake County that seamlessly intersects with Orange, Osceola,...
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,”...
Montverde Academy is set to host its annual Montverde Academy Invitational Softball Tournament (MAIST) this weekend as the Eagles welcome in seven elite high school softball teams from different parts of the state of Florida. The tournament is being...
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 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...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College announces the selection of Cristy Snellgroves as the cross country program’s first head coach.
Snellgroves comes to LSSC with a star-studded resume that includes being a two-time U.S. medalist in the 50 mile National Championships, a bronze...
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 Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, interesting crafts and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with safe social distancing for CDP events. Celebrate summer fun on...
On Saturday, March 16, the Clermont Woman's Club is holding a large Estate-Garage Sale at 655 West Broom St. Clermont from 8 am to 2 pm as a fundraiser to help support the many charities that they support, such...
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...
In 2022
Moonlight Beach Run - 13.1-15K-10K-5K (Jan. 1, 2022)
Orange Blossom Half Marathon-10K-5K (March 5, 2022)
39th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon (March 12, 2022)
38th Annual Florida Challenge Intimidator Triathlon (March 12, 2022)
Lake Minneola Half Marathon-10K-5K (March 26, 2022)
Earth Day 5...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department proudly presents the first beloved musical, “Into the Woods,” based on John Lapine’s book, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical first appeared on Broadway in 1987 and more recently in a...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce that softball player Emily Kolwicz, of Spring Hill, has been named to the National Scholar-Athlete Team by the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA).
The Scholar-Athlete Awards Program recognizes up to...
February was National Children’s Dental Health Month and Dr. Chaz Pike was busily spreading the word.
Doctor Pike and his staff of All Aspects Dental in Oakland visited Cypress Ridge Elementary, Family Christian Center and Oakland Avenue Charter schools to...
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...
submitted by the Oakland Nature Preserve
Oakland Nature Preserve is delighted to announce that we have received a Challenge Match Grant for our environmental education programs! This grant will provide matching funds of $10,000 if we are able to raise...
Lake County Schools is preparing to kick off the 7th annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Bowl from March 11-14, 2019. This event is a competition among Lake County elementary and middle school students to promote STEAM...
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...
Submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historic Society
Are you looking for something different to do this weekend? Something close to home, something that won’t break the bank, something that you can combine with other activities. Well, Clermont’s very own Historic...
The City of Clermont’s free public Wi-Fi is now live in limited locations in Clermont’s Waterfront District.
No password is required to log into the “Clermont-Public” network. You can access it from the newly resurfaced Champions Splash Park (which reopens...
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...