Get ready for an epic weekend of racing in Clermont with two of Florida's longest-running triathlons, the 38th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon, and the 37th Annual Florida Challenge - Intimidator Triathlon.
As Florida's traditional triathlon season openers, during the GCT-FCT weekend,...
Have you ever asked yourself how/why some students go through 12 years of elementary, junior, and high school without missing a day? What makes these kids persevere? In part, it's the need to learn, achieve, succeed. But, without the...
Clermont Sailing Center, located at 1050 Victory Way (City of Clermont Boathouse, 0ff West Minneola Ave on Lake Minneola)
Can we get any coverage on the Hobie Midwinters Wildcat Regatta hosted by Clermont Sailing Center. We have 38 boats from...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer informative health seminars at People’s Medical School. The seminars, presented in part with Florida Hospital Waterman, are presented by physicians and medical professionals offering insight into healthcare issues.
People’s Medical School is a...
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, Lake-Sumter State College has provided over $2,500,000 in scholarships, technology, food distributions, and direct financial support to its students. That number continues to grow.
Emergency Deans
Emergency Deans are...
The 28th Annual Sommer Sports Great Floridian Triathlon will take place on Saturday, October 20th. Over 1,000 athletes and spectators are anticipated to visit downtown Clermont during the weekend.
The event begins at Victory Pointe Park and finishes on Minneola Ave...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to Joe Mariano’s nationally celebrated Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp concert this past week. Hundreds of bee-boppin’ fans attended with safe face masks and...
For a limited time, Daughters of the American Revolutions (DAR) Mondays are back at Cooper Memorial Library. A representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the library on October 22, 29, November 19, and 26th...
Pastfinders is a small local society nestled in the hills of Clermont. Pastfinders is housed at Cooper Memorial Library where over 1,700 research books are found in a room located at the library. There are 4 computers for public...
Jacob Stein, principal of Mount Dora Middle School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2019-20, and Charles Feld, assistant principal at East Ridge High School, is the district’s new Assistant Principal of the Year.
The announcements...
On Thursday, April 22, two sessions will be held by ZOOM for parents of incoming kindergarten students.
Sessions will be held at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Roundup will include
Enrollment information
Campus Tour
School Information Overview
Meeting link below
https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/94881639716?pwd=VjdZakdBbk1TaU1VNE43ZWNhOWJyUT09
Anyone who has met Doris Bloodsworth knows that she has many amazing talents and interests not the least of which is her love of South Lake County and its history. Doris is an award-winning journalist and author. She has...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Ellen Korbin purchased property in 2005 on Citrus Tower Blvd. and built the Café Boquett Restaurant featuring gourmet foods and coffees from around the world. Unfortunately, when the economy took a downward spiral, she...
Brandon Cummings, Student Library Assistant, welcomes patrons to the Cooper Memorial Library. Gayle Wussick, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, has shared a chrysanthemum with the library for the month of November. It is a great time to...
Lake County and the Office of Visit Lake celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week from May 2-8. The annual celebration highlights the contributions of the travel industry, and this year’s theme, titled “The Power of Travel,” spotlights the critical...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) awarded a $15,500 grant to Be Free Lake and $31,749 to E3 Family Solutions. Both organizations will be addressing mental health and prevention of “at-risk” behaviors for middle and high school students.
“It’s pretty incredible to work...
A limited number of openings are available for interns and students interested in monitoring the Monarch and Queen population of butterflies and studying the OE disease in these species with Dr. Marc Minno and David Biega. Call 352-429-5566 or email...
For the 10th year in a row, the Lake County Landfill is making one man’s trash, another man’s treasure - or transportation. Whether it’s a precious holiday gift for a child or the only form of transportation for an...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Diane Wilson of D & R Kitchen and Bath Remodel just celebrated the grand opening of its new Clermont showroom, located in the Sunnyside Plaza by Highway 50, just west of Route...
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.
Terrific Kids at Imagine South Lake Charter School
Kindergarten: William Yunker, Marilia Silva, Camyron Leckie, Ramsey Gorgone, Audrey Lockhart,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Groveland Police, Fire and Public Safety Departments recently launched a series of new outreach initiatives to build better relationships with all residents, businesses, government representatives and the entire community.
Groveland Public Safety...
Matlack’s Outlet Garden Center and Tree Farm on C.R. 561, south of Hwy. 50, has been chosen as the Clermont Garden Clubs’ “Holiday Yard of the Month”.
You will find acres of quality trees, bushes, and flowers to turn...
The City of Groveland continually strives to provide educational opportunities for residents and guests to appreciate its diverse community. In honor of Juneteenth, Groveland will join in with numerous other cities across the nation in celebrating the historically monumental...
"Since the Lake County Animal Shelter transitioned to a no-kill facility, the current shelter has struggled with overcrowding. The new facility will allow us to better serve the pets as they wait for new homes," said Lake County Animal...
In response to its residents, the city created the Downtown- Waterfront Master Plan, with the goal of making the downtown Clermont area one of the nation’s top places to live and train. The Clermont Boat Ramp, completed in 2020,...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Clermont is opened and recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by hosting the monthly South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.
The hotel features 102 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious...
It's kitten season and The Animal League is going Kitten Krazy.
Please open your heart and home.
For a list of available pets, go to https://theanimalleague.org/available-pets/
John Griffin, former Groveland city council member, veteran, successful business owner and musician, died Wednesday evening, January 23, at the age of 74. He had been in declining health for several years but finished out his term as a...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Mohawk Surgery Center celebrated its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This new surgery center was developed by Dr. Feiner, Dr. Abukhadrah and Dr. Rahhal. They...
Classic cars and classic rock are coming to Groveland’s Downtown Festival Park on Saturday, February 9, from 11 am – 3 pm. WJBJ’s Cruisin’ with the Classics will feature dozens of vintage cars while DJ and former radio host...
Beta Theta member Lisa Graham received the highly desired Epsilon Sigma Alpha Distinguished Athenian Award as outstanding educational director for 2020-2021. The award was given at the Florida ESA Convention which was held in June of this year. The...
By Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
On Wednesday, February 6, schools around the country had athletes participate in National Signing Day ceremonies. For student-athletes to sign a national letter of intent is both a day of celebration, but also...
Join the family of the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire and help bring history to life.
Individuals are invited to audition to be a member of the faire ensemble on Saturday, August 21, at 10 am., at South Lake...
submitted by Lion Nick Jones
The Lions Club met for its regular February meeting (second Thursdays) at St. Matthias Episcopal Church on Valentines Day and welcomed Clermont Police Officer David Colon to give an address on the Department's efforts in working...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
NuWave Health & Wellness recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Clermont Mayor Tim Murry, South Lake Chamber of Commerce President David Colby,...
Congratulations to all south Lake County students who participated in the VEX Robotics local competitions this year. Great Job!
The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest and fastest growing worldwide robotics program.
During the school year, teams participate in competitions, which...
Limbitless Solutions (LSI) and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children are launching a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based training aimed at helping children learn how to use prosthetic arms.
For the past seven years, LSI...
The newly created, Live Well Foundation of South Lake, Inc., announces that Donna Marino Kirtland has been appointed as the Executive Director following a national search. The Foundation is a new grant-making organization, officially incorporated in September 2018, formed...
by Linda Charlton
On Friday, Sept 4, the west end of Montrose rocked as owner, twenty-four-year-old Hailie Weatherbee and crew staged the grand opening celebration of Bee's Auto Repair, located at 898 and 899 West Montrose, on both sides of the street....
Support Your Local Masonic Lodge
Groveland Masonic Lodge #190 is having a Fish Fry on Saturday, March 30th, between noon and 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to the fundraiser, located at 320 Jim Payne Rd., Groveland. Support your local Lodge while...
After a nationwide search, the Clermont City Council selected Brian Bulthuis as its new City Manager, the role vacated by Darren Gray nearly 1-year ago.
Until his recent retirement as Acworth City Manager in July, Brian Bulthuis, age 57, served...
Lake County Schools purchased 24 regular transportation buses at $107,550 per bus, and three buses for special-needs students at $113,993 per bus for a total of $2.9 million for all 27. The buses will be placed into service once...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will hold a hiring event to fill more than 100 clinical, non-clinical and allied health roles on Thursday, September 30 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The event will take place at Venetian Gardens located...
The 3rdAnnual South Lake Business Awards Gala was held at Bella Collina on Wednesday, April 11. David Colby, president and CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Board Chair Kalena Meyers were the evening's hosts and award...
This Saturday, the Clermont Police Department was the site of a Read to Sydney / Kiwanis Club of Clermont Pop-Up Library event. Boys and Girls came to visit, read, and play with Toby the therapy dog and receive free...
Lake County Schools welcomed its third class of Alumni Hall of Fame inductees Wednesday, April 17 in the Everett Kelly Convocation Center at Lake Sumter State College. This year’s inductees are:
Major General David W. Coffman, Eustis High School class...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership is hosting the 7th Annual Clermont Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 30, from 10 am to 4 pm on Montrose Street in downtown Clermont.
Costumes are encouraged. There will be a Halloween Parade and Costume Contest starting...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro (Clermont Historic Society)
Scott Homan, co-owner of Clermont’s Citrus Tower and his wife Heather, were the featured speakers at the April meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society. Scott’s roots go deep in Clermont. His...
submitted by the Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club is holding its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, November 6, from 9 am - 2 pm at the Clermont Garden Club, located at 849 West Avenue, Clermont.
There will be plants grown...
For many years, students, faculty and staff from the Clermont elementary schools have done their part in observing Drinking Water Week by participating in the annual "Drops Savers" poster contest.
At the City Council meeting on April 23, Mayor...