by Linda Charlton
Back in 1924, there was a lot of construction going on in downtown Clermont. One of the structures that went up that year was a little building near the West Avenue/Montrose Street intersection. In 1982 Wayne Weatherbee...
Sandra and Jeffrey Cagan of the Orlando Cat Café presented Shelly Thayer, Executive Director of SPCA Florida, with a donation of $12,455.35.
Established in 2016, The Orlando Cat Café officially partnered with SPCA Florida in May of 2018 as their...
The Rotary Club of South Lake County held a Santa Fun Run in December 2018. One of the beneficiaries of the Run is the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, a local community organization that helps families and individuals with cancer...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4-8 pm on Thurs., Sept. 23, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Texas Roadhouse, 2457 S. U.S. Highway 27. This Tip-A-Cop...
Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2019-2020 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes section 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before...
submitted by The Animal League
Hi Everyone!
Our names are Cupcake and Lily and we are a bonded mother-daughter pair, meaning we would need to go to our forever homes together. We are adorable, petite chihuahua blends and we each weigh...
The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship each school year. The third scholarship this year was sponsored by CEMEX.
Najee Rodriguez, a student at East...
In an effort to improve direct communication with families, Lake County Schools launched a weekly video series called “Super Sunday with Superintendent Diane Kornegay.” The first video, “The Top 5 Things You Need to Know for Back-to-School,” was shared...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro
Everyone can agree that the weather lately has been crazy! It can be 80 degrees one day and cold and rainy the next. But even that cannot dampen the enthusiasm of Historical Society volunteer, Domenick Molinaro. ...
Life's Choices Women's Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its second location at 1580 Hooks Street, Suite A, Clermont on September 22. The South Lake Chamber Of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the. non-profit, faith-based organization.
Life's Choices Women's Clinic of...
IMG Enterprises, a diversified agri-business in Groveland, FL made up of three operational entities: Cherrylake, IMG Citrus, and Cherrylake Real Estate, announced the acquisition of one of the largest grapefruit groves in St. Lucie County. The 4,000-acre grove increases their...
Housing for All of Lake County, an affordable housing advocacy group in Lake County, held its 3rd annual housing forum on Sept 30. The city of Groveland hosted the event which was attended by city, county, government officials and...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 5-9 p.m on April 16, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Outback Steakhouse, 1625 E. Highway 50. This Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit the Special Olympics Florida.
Special Olympics...
On Saturday, October 16, Kaylin Whitney, a 2020 Gold Medal Olympian and East Ridge High graduate, will be at Pig on the Pond at noon at the Highlander Pavilion to introduce the East Ridge High School Jazz Band. She...
submitted by Larry Oskin
‘Ballade In Blue’ will be the gala 2018-2019 season finale on April 25 and 26 with a Tribute to Guy Saint-Clair sharing his original compositions and arrangements. This concert will also include Mysterious Isles, Onedin Line,...
Submitted by The Keep Clermont Rural Team
Friends,
On Tuesday, October 26, the County Commission will be considering a “settlement agreement” to grant the Boutros Family and Pillar homes the right to build 102 homes on Lakeshore at Suggs Road.
This project...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host its inaugural chess tournament on Saturday, May 4, at 9 am on the first floor in room 108. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
“We’re excited to host this tournament, ranked by the U.S....
Everyone who walks in the door of Santiago's Restaurant becomes family. Step inside and you will be greeted with a warm, welcoming smile, and just like family, you'll want to come back for more.
On average, over 350 customers come to Santiago's for...
Keller Williams Realty is raising money for the Hannah Grace House and KW Cares by holding a 5K Race on May 9, at Clermont Waterfront Park. Become a sponsor, register to run/walk ($25 entry fee) or get additional information...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) held a meeting in Tavares November 9 to discuss the soon-to-be-released Lake Management Plans for the Harris Chain of Lakes.
The public meeting was well attended by both residents and...
The Lake County Public Library System is sponsoring a “Food for Fines” food donation campaign in May. At the Minneola Schoolhouse Library donations will be accepted Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 31. All food donated at the Library will...
The holidays will be a little brighter this year for thousands of children and families in south Lake County thanks to a massive toy donation drive kicking off this week.
Charity Across South Lake, a local umbrella organization, has agreements...
Congratulations to Happy Troll Games on its grand opening, Monday, May 21. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting and welcomed the owners to the business community. The specialty store, located at 155 US Hwy 27...
Dreamcatcher Horse Rescue is hosting a 3-day horse camp on Dec 20-22 and Dec. 27-29. The cost to attend is $200 with all proceeds going towards feeding and caring for rescued horses.
The camps are for all ages and abilities! (Children...
While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service is predicting a nearly normal hurricane season for 2019, emergency officials are reminding residents to be vigilant.
Experts predict a 40% chance of a nearly normal hurricane season, with a...
The Plant of the Month for December 2021 was presented to the Cooper Memorial Library.
The Poinsettia plant is indigenous to Mexico and Central America and is widely known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in...
The Montverde Academy theatre department proudly announces the theatrical line-up for the 2019-20 season. These memorable theatrical presentations feature the Academy’s award-winning student performers who bring the characters to life on spectacular sets with impressive costumes that will captivate...
Insight Credit Union has officially opened a learning laboratory branch at Lake Minneola High School and recently celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The branch, located inside a classroom building on the high school’s campus, serves as a training facility where...
John A. Moore, Senior Vice President Orlando Health, President South Lake Hospital, shared a healthcare update on Friday, June 21 at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Some of the interesting items touched upon:
Three emergency care facilities are located...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
The past two years have not been great but hope springs eternal. Next year has got to be an improvement.
What better way to kick off 2022 but at the Historic Village? Located at...
Not many homes these days feature front porches but Clermont historic homes had at least a simple one. The Kern House at the Historic Village had wrap-around ones that went across the front and around the side like pictured...
Below are only a few of the events happening in South Lake this weekend. Visit the South Lake Tablet Calendar of Events for further details and a list of South Lake events.
January 14- Groveland's Second Friday Farmer's Market
It will...
Don’t miss the hilarious antics of Russian mime, Max Annaev on Friday, July 26 at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym. Max incorporates juggling, spinning plates, visual & physical comedy and audience participation in his laugh out...
Sunshine Book Co., located at 647 Lake Avenue in Downtown Clermont, was recently voted Best of South Lake - Retail Business, an event sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
It has been less than a year since Sunshine Book...
USA Triathlon today announced that the 30th Annual Great Floridian Triathlon has been designated the 2020 USA Triathlon National Ultra-Distance Championship. An ultra-distance triathlon, or full distance triathlon as it is often called, features a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike,...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1236 based at Love’s Landing, a gated flying community, in Weirsdale, Florida donated $ 3,000 to EAA Chapter 534’s aviation youth program called Squadron 534. This was done at their...
On July 25, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, a local community-based, not-for-profit provider of hospice and palliative care services hosted a Healthcare Industry Night (HCIN) in South Lake County. Cornerstone Hospice’s Healthcare Industry Night is a networking event designed for healthcare...
Ms. Neleh Johnson of Girl Scout troop 4699 constructed and donated an American Flag retirement box to be placed in front of VFW Post 5277 so the community could bring their torn and faded flags to our post any...
Local business owner and author, Grace Diaz, has published her new children's book, "Rudy Howls at the Moon". It is an inspirational story about a rooster who wants more than anything to be “normal” and fit in. However, he discovers...
Submitted by The team at Keep Clermont Rural
keepclermontrural@gmail.co
Friends,
This email is longer than usual, with multiple important updates. Please try to read to the end as they are all important and time sensitive.
Lake Nellie project on Lakeshore is coming...
Lake County Solid Waste is suspending bulk trash pickup due to Hurricane Dorian.
Residents who have bulk trash are asked to secure it for later disposal when normal business resumes. Those wishing to dispose of bulk items before the storm...
Miriam Johnson and Rosemary Young decided to write a book as part of Clermont’s 100th anniversary of its 1884 founding.
Johnson, a member of the Centennial Planning Committee, spent countless hours with a tape recorder in hand, researching South Lake...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program, Women's Health Care, sponsored by the IMA Medical Group of Lake County on Wednesday, September 11th, from 9am to 11am in room 108 (first-floor community room) of the library.
Doctors will be...
Blushin' Bubbles is celebrating its first anniversary and friends, family and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce gathered at the shop to help commemorate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting.
Last year, Blushin' Bubbles and Sugar Mama's Candy Bar combined resources...
For those recording official documents, the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office is adding an additional, more convenient location beginning Tuesday, October 1 at the Lake County Clerk’s Records Storage Facility, 313 S. Bloxham Ave.,...
Lake County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller was recently notified by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) that his office had received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting...
The Animal League Thrift Shop has expanded shopper options with a recent store renovation by adding a department for upscale clothing resale and vintage treasures.
The Animal League, a registered non-profit dog and cat rescue, has come up with...
Two Lake County genealogical societies are participating in FamilySearch International’s nationwide project to proofread computer-generated indexes of 1950 US Census entries for the county.
Kinseekers Genealogical Society, based in Leesburg, and Pastfinders of South Lake County, based in Clermont, are...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Hope Barton Fine Arts Studio & Gallery recently opened here in Clermont to help celebrate the creative quality of professional local artists and crafters. The Hope Barton Gallery has been established...