Toastmasters International is holding a series of contests for International Speech and Table Topics during the month of February. Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters educational program. They provide an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking...
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....
Alexis Gamez, who will be a senior at Leesburg High School this fall, was elected to a national officer position in SkillsUSA, a career and technical student organization that brings together students, teachers and industry to ensure America has...
Tin Lizzies from all over the country will be converging in Lake County the week of March 5th. On their last day in the County, they will make the journey from The Mission Inn to Clermont for a day...
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...
FROM FDOT:
Beginning Tuesday, July 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin shifting traffic on State Road 33 to a temporary bridge in preparation for the demolition of the old Green Swamp Bridge and construction of a replacement...
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park invite you to attend their annual Nature Fest event on Saturday, March 31 from 9 am – 2 pm on the main beach of Lake Louisa.
Nature Fest is a family-oriented, nature friendly event...
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...
Hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30 and it's always a good idea to be prepared.
Have a Plan and Maintain an Emergency Kit containing:
Water: Enough for drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes
Food: Non-perishable packaged or canned...
Brian Broadway was taken by surprise when Dave Colby, Chamber of Commerce president, announced Brian as the recipient of the Gem of the Hills Award. The well-deserved award was presented to Brian at March's Chamber Breakfast.
Brian has a passion...
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,...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners on Aug.11 discussed strategies for the most effective and impactful distribution of additional Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to be received to assist more businesses and residents in...
April marks the switch to seasonally adjusted hours for the MidWeek Market at Montverde, the area’s new Farmer’s Market held each Wednesday in the Town of Montverde’s Kirk Park. The event is now 11:00am–4:00pm every Wednesday. The new hours...
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...
"The Town of Oakland’s Historic African American Cemetery is being recommended for Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $25,000. The Town’s is the top-ranking project of the 58 recommended proposals statewide.
The cemetery is the resting place of...
For close to a year, the ongoing saga of where to place the city’s boat ramp has been a dilemma faced by Clermont City Council. The city’s Master Plan indicated that a new boat ramp would be built at...
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...
Sweet Nothings Marketplace, located on 856 W. Myers Blvd., Mascotte, has something for everyone. Browse a wide collection of Farmhouse, Shabby Chic, Primitive, Country, and Antiques. Shop graphic tees, enamelware, furniture, candles, seasonal decor, Simply Southern Mudpie, Bridgewater Candles,...
Each year, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce organizes a 12-week Wellness Challenge, a competition to see who can lose the most weight and pursue a healthier lifestyle overall. Justin Allender of First Green Bank, Glenn Holcomb of Mighty...
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...
Zapp's Rolling Stove LLC has recently opened on the campus of Lake Sumter State College-Clermont. The family-owned and operated business is located at 1250 North Hancock Road, Clermont at the Dupee Cafe.
MEET TYRE AND BRITTANY JONES (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/DgOLxNHw8Cc
The South Lake...
The Boston Marathon has been called the Superbowl of Marathons. Runners only get in by hitting qualification standards in smaller marathons (26.2 miles). Kimberly Grogan, a local mom of two and with her husband Kevin owns and operates Gear...
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...
Articles and Photos by Larry Oskin
Candidates Tim Murry and Diane Travis vying for Clermont City Council Mayor -- Seat 3
Tim Murry is a native Clermont resident, who graduated from Clermont High School in 1972. He is married to Kassier...
By Doris Bloodsworth
Although there has not been a Groveland or Clermont High School in south Lake County since 1993, the spirit of the alumni is stronger than ever.
On April 21, the Groveland Greenbacks celebrated their annual reunion, and the...
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...
During a recent COVID-19 press conference in The Villages, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management is distributing BinaxNOW rapid tests across the state to senior communities and long-term care facilities, as well as other...
Meet Vianca Patino
THE SOUTH LAKE TABLET is proud to announce a new addition to our team: our summer intern, Vianca Patino. Vianca graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2015 from East Ridge High School and received her AA degree in general studies...
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...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
It all started about a year ago, in 2019 when a 1964 Cessna 150 D was donated to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida.
Some people thought that the plane had come...
Lake County’s fertilizer ordinance is intended to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes by adding application restrictions using Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. The ordinance, recommended by the Keep Lake Beautiful Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners last...
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...
It was a beautiful morning for the Clermont Clay 15k race with 840 finishers running in this one-of-a-kind race on a 10 mile stretch of clay road in South Lake County. A new race format provided social distancing at...
Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1
Take time this week to prepare
For the next seven days, June 1 – June 7, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax.
Tax Exempt Items include:
Reusable ice (reusable ice...
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...
Erika’s Tea Room wants to help everyone enjoy the year-end holidays with perfect cups of tea, delicious scones and more for every celebration! Erika’s Tea Room Scones now successfully bakes and ships thousands of their delicious ‘Florida Famous Scones’...
City Manager Darren Gray said the public is invited to several upcoming meetings that will provide updates to the City’s Master Plan and other improvements in the downtown-waterfront district. The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback to...
By Chuck Seaver
Cayden Cork, a recent nomination recipient for appointment to the prestigious West Point Military Academy in New York, and a 2023 Lake Minneola High School (LMHS) graduate, is no ordinary graduate. At 18, Cayden has his vision...
The Town of Oakland’s beloved Light Up Oakland/Santa Day event will look a bit different this year, but the Town is committed to making the celebration even more special. This year, “Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas” will be marked...
The Florida League of Cities recently announced that the City of Clermont is the recipient of the 2018 Spirit Award. The Spirit Award is the League’s highest and most prestigious award recognizing a city that has created and implemented...
Article by Reed Markham, Assistant Director, Communication Council Leesburg Florida Stake
On Thursday, June 8th, a large group of teens from Lake County, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began a three-day Pioneer Handcart Trek through Desert Ranch.
The...
Thanks to a partnership with Lake County, Lake-Sumter State College is offering students in Workforce programs financial support for Spring 2021.
Eligible students can receive a grant to cover the costs of up to three courses for the spring semester....
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell:
Parkrunners took advantage of the ever-so-slightly cooler temperatures this Saturday at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun, totaling up an impressive 27 personal bests. 143 people ran, jogged and walked the 3.1 mile course, of whom 34 were...
Submitted by the Animal LeagueHowdy Folks!
My name is Autumn and I am a 4-year-old American English Coonhound. When I arrived at The Animal League, I was severely emaciated and weighed only 28 pounds. My friends helped me to gain...
Clermont Police Officer David Colon of the Community Policing and Problem Solving Unit (C.O.P.P.S) was presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award for his creative vision and the successful implementation of the Oakhurst Project.
Clinton Pownall, Computer...
CLEAR THE SHELTER/Rescue CJ
Cj is a 5-month-old male Hound/Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix (according to his DNA scan) weighing 15 lbs. He should be around 30 lbs when fully grown. He came from a high kill-shelter with his mom and 5...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue the COVID-19 vaccinations distribution tomorrow until further notice beginning at 9:00 a.m. Just a reminder, cars will not be able to line up prior to 8 a.m.
Note: There will...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 3, and runs through Sunday, August 5.
During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items...
The Lakeview High School, Winter Garden, Class of 1973 will be holding its 50th High School reunion on Saturday, October 14th, from 4 pm-11 pm, at the Elks Lodge, 700 9th Street, Winter Garden, Florida.
All members of the Class...