The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their Saint Valentine’s tribute concerts entitled “Romance & Roses” with an appearance of “Soloists of the Orchestra”. This will be a smaller group of talented musicians who will passionately play a special...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed. East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team’s official practices began on Monday, July 29. The runners have several weeks of practice to get themselves ready for their first cross country...
Article and Photos by Michelle Delaney
About 5-years ago, when visiting a boba tea shop for the first time, Juliana Green tried boba tea. She not only found the tea to be uniquely delicious but, you might say, it changed her life.
She...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have made significant contributions to the improvement of...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
New Clermont City Manager Brian Bulthuis has gotten a very quick jump start to guide Clermont into the future. Bulthuis has actively met with residents, City Council, the Mayor, the Police and...
It’s that time of year when tax bills are being delivered, and Lake County taxpayers are taking notice of an increase on the line item that reads “Public Schools -- By Local Board.” That increase reflects the 0.75-mill additional...
The FIRST Robotics Groveland team, All Wired Up, spent a once-in-a-lifetime adventure doing their FIRST robot driving practice inside the vast expanses of Cherry Valley Trail, Station 2.
https://youtu.be/G86mwETiNUE
The team had a great time able to spread out and drive...
By The Animal League
Biscuit is a 4-year-old male Pomeranian/Chihuahua Blend and weights about 6 pounds. Biscuit would do best with a patient family who is home often with a quieter house where he can gain his confidence and really blossom! ...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake is hosting its 13th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on April 29 at the Champions Gate Golf Resort. They are partnering with local businesses to raise money for local programs and charities.
Sponsorships start...
Although the rains came down, the bad weather couldn't damper the spirits of those who attended Illuminate For Inclusion. Severe thunderstorms resulted in quick changes having to be made at the event, which brought a smaller venue and a...
This hilarious show takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness and combines them into one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in...
Adults with developmental disabilities attending Building Blocks Ministries Community Involvement class have been managing a Diaper Bank at FAITH Neighborhood Center in Groveland with the support of their Community/Classroom Trainer for the last year.
Building Blocks Community Aktion Club with...
Lake County Fire Rescue received a Grant to correct shift size. The new positions made possible by the grant will provide an opportunity to add an additional firefighter on some of Fire Rescue’s more active units, ultimately improving operational...
The annual Family Fun Day organized by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont Key Club at Montverde Academy (MVA) was a big success.
The Kiwanis Builders Club and Kiwanis K-Kids at MVA joined in this year for games, contest and great...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for Legacy 24 Hour Fitness located at 376 E. Myers Blvd in Mascotte.
Visit LEGACY24 to take a virtual tour of all their brand new equipment and drop by to say, Hi!
On May 5, a prayer breakfast, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, was held at Gabby's Banquet and Event Facility. Lorrie of Goodwine Creations catered the breakfast.
Citizens, Community Leaders, as well as Law Enforcement, came together for the morning...
A "Christmas Tea and Treats" will be hosted by the Clermont Garden Clubhouse at 849 West Avenue, Clermont on Saturday, December 7, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
There will be a Tea Talk by a tea expert; Floral designers demonstrating...
Clermont – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital received the highest recognition for patient safety and quality for Spring 2022 from The Leapfrog Group, a national independent organization committed to healthcare quality and patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade...
Lake County Schools is excited to announce that by December all high school students will havegreater access to technology in their classrooms in order to support authentic literacy and student centered collaboration.
Over the new few weeks, Chromebooks will be...
Lake & Sumter Counties - Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter opens applications for four homes being built through Habitat’s Youth Construction Academy program.
The four new homes will be located in Wildwood, Leesburg, Mascotte, and Eustis, Florida.
To learn more about Habitat’s...
Doris Bloodsworth was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Doris, a Pulitzer-nominated writer and historian, presented a program on the forthcoming book, “CLERMONT: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions.”
Bloodsworth said that the 404-page...
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has named five local leaders to its 2022 board of directors. Each member has been appointed by their respective city councils to administer the affairs of LANGD, propel its mission forward and explore...
Get ready for a Holiday in Paradise at this year’s Light Up Clermont.
Mark your calendars for a weekend of fun starting on December 6 from 5:30-9 pm and December 7 from 10 am - 2 pm in Downtown Clermont....
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, FL – The Marianne Beck Memorial Library will host the third annual Youth Art Contest this summer as part of its monthly Meet the Artist program. This year’s theme is “Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers,” inspired by the 2022...
The public cast more than 2,000 votes in an online contest, choosing the top 14 photos to be featured in Lake County’s 2020 Adopt-a-Lake Calendar. The top-scoring photograph of Lake Harris submitted by C Kay Johnson is featured on...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
The King is back as Elvis hits theaters this weekend. Elvis follows Presley’s (Austin Butler) life as he becomes a singing legend. This 2 hour and 39-minute movie covers over 20 years of the...
By Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Society
John Zeifel, the founder and driving spirit behind the Presidents’ Hall of Fame, was the featured speaker at the December meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. Mr. Zeifel has been working on his unique...
On Thursday, July 28, Peyton C. Grinnell, Lake County Sheriff; Diane Kornegay, Lake County Schools Superintendent; and Joseph Mabry, Supervisor of Safety and Security will be at Lake Minneola City Hall to speak on school safety.
Come and hear the...
When wealthy widow Mrs. Tottenham hosts the wedding of the year, she gets a lot more than a write-up in the society pages: Janet Van de Graaff, the glittering starlet of Feldzieg’s Follies, is leaving the stage for love,...
Lake County Library Services is planning to open a temporary East Lake facility at the East Lake Sports & Community Complex within the next 6 months.
The East Lake County Library, located at 31340 County Rd 437 in Sorrento, was...
Chef Jose Gonzalez, the owner of the Rusty Truck Diner, proudly describes the diner's 1950s welcoming rustic decor, which was planned and crafted by him and his mother Josefina Herrera.
https://www.facebook.com/southlaketablet/videos/613008799488128/
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded Lake-Sumter State College through the LSSC Foundation $85,000 to support a new renewable energy certificate program and student scholarships.
Lake-Sumter State College is one of 18 organizations across Florida to collectively receive $697,000 in...
The Clermont Police and Fire Departments are sponsoring Lights and Ladders, an Annual Community Event held at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, located at 2510 S. U.S. 27 in Clermont.
Admission is free along with FREE 30 Min Jump Sessions
FREE Outdoor...
Submitted by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society
Land records contain a wealth of genealogical information and can be useful at any stage of your research. Using records like these, you can learn when your ancestors first came to...
The Lake County Clerk’s Office was recently awarded two distinguished financial awards from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
The first award is a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris and members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It contains pictures and stories of Clermont and will be available for purchase at...
The Animal League, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, is very excited to announce the local businesses that are supporting the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”. This exciting...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce will host an education showcase on Saturday, February 22 from 9 am – 1 pm at Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont, FL 34711.
This one day showcase is an opportunity for...
In the true spirit of the season, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is giving thanks to its donors with a token of appreciation.
On Saturday, November 19, the nonprofit will host a “Thanks for Giving” event to express gratitude to donors...
Deadline dates are fast approaching. Have you registered to vote? Do you need to make a change to your voter record--name, address, signature, or party affiliation?
Important Dates to Remember
Sept. 20th--VBM Counter Pickups
Sept. 30th--Initial Mailout for Outstanding VBM Requests
Oct....
This give-back chorus recently performed for seniors at Superior Residences, in Clermont, many of whom sang along to love songs familiar to them!
Formerly South Lake A Capella, an internationally-acclaimed, award-winning woman's chorus, the membership recently decided to forego the...
It is said that The President’s Hall of Fame has the largest collection of Presidential artifacts in the world. It's also one of Florida's oldest remaining original roadside attractions.
The original President’s Hall of Fame was built in Clermont next...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos by Dave Worthington.
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team did not have to travel far for this week’s race. This week’s race was the Hawks on the Hill Invitational,...
Montverde Academy Fine Arts Center proudly presents the Fifth Annual “Choral Cabaret – Diva e Divo.” Enjoy this musical journey following two singers, a female and a male, through time and different genres of music. Genres include classical opera...
The South Lake Chamber Holiday Breakfast was held at Clermont City Center on December 16. A special musical performance was presented by Caponi's Cannolis School of the Arts.
The Caponi's Cannolis School of the Arts provides a musical outlet for...
The goal of this year's golf event is to raise money to help pay for new scoreboards for the State Runner-Up softball team and the baseball team.
The four-person team scramble tournament will start at 1 pm on October 8th...
Recently, the sisters of Beta Theta mourned the loss of Janet Hawkins, an active member of Beta Theta for 24 years. Her positive can-do attitude played a vital role in the heart of Beta Theta’s existence. She will be...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce is in business to help businesses succeed. More than 700 members serve as the economic drivers for the region. Through networking opportunities including the Chamber's Young Professionals Group, monthly breakfasts and Business After...
On Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 pm, the Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance will host a Town Hall Meeting at Clermont Elementary, 680 E. Highland Avenue, Clermont. Representatives of the Lake County School Board, Lake Technical College and Lake...