Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees related to security equipment fees.
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 its consideration...
The Senior Saints Ministry of New Jacobs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Rte. 50, Clermont, is sponsoring a 7-days, 6-nights bus trip to Cincinnati, Ohio on June 26-July 2, 2022 to visit the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and National...
YogaSix recently hosted its grand reopening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce helped them celebrate by officiating at an official ribbon cutting.
Yoga improves strength and flexibility, helps manage stress, encourages better sleep, benefits overall heart health, energizes and...
Clermont Councilwoman Diane Travis recently returned from Pontevedra, Spain, where she won the silver medal in her age group at the World Triathlon's Duathlon World Championships. Travis won the gold at nationals earlier this year. Congratulation to a Clermont...
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties (UWLS) is partnering with Lake Sumter State College (LSSC), Lake Cares and Second Harvest of Central Florida for their 2nd annual ThanksGiveAway food distribution event. Lake County and Sumter County residents in...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in April including a Poetry reading, an introduction to the art of zentangles, a lecture on the Roots of Antisemitism, a Cooper Concert Series Event and the Friends of the Library...
by Michelle Delaney
It was only a little over a year ago that I found a pretty little pregnant calico cat living in my garage. My big-hearted neighbor had been feeding her but the cat had found a small outside entrance into...
by Tim Ferrell
East Ridge Senior Caleb Melendez capped off a record-breaking season by breaking several East Ridge High School Cross Country records on Friday at the State Finals in Tallahassee, Florida. In what were about the closest thing to...
From Gray Middle School
Fundraising is vital for the success of our program, so we've started a HUGE fundraising campaign for new lights for the Auditorium as well as other MUCH needed upgrades!
We have a very antiquated system that doesn’t...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, the Lake County Animal Shelter and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
LakeXpress, the fixed-route...
In this family history research class, become acquainted with types of vital records, learn how to recognize first and second sources, interpret census, naturalization and military draft registration data. You will see how to avoid common research mistakes and see varieties of simple...
Did you know that only about 26 percent of the paved roads that wind and turn through Clermont are owned and maintained by the City of Clermont?
The City owns and maintains 106 miles or about 26 percent of the...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake Historical Society
Nine of the ladies of the Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter ID of Leesburg got together on a Tuesday morning and visited the Historic Village in Clermont. The ladies contacted Roxanne Brown, the...
On a chilly December 4, The South Lake Elks Club's annual Lighted Boat Parade was held on Clermont's Chain of Lakes. The floating parade began at sunset and circled Lake Minnehaha and then Lake Minneola.
Parade organizer Mendy Bacon noted,...
Guru Indian Restaurant will soon be celebrating 9 years of success here in Clermont, Florida! They have been proudly serving the finest authentic Indian cuisine in Central Florida since 1990. Guru Indian Restaurant offers you a unique local experience...
Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and...
Are you at your wit’s end trying to think of what to get to put in someone’s Christmas stocking? Or are you still trying to think of a gift for that person who has everything? The Clermont Historical Society...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast was held on Friday, May 19.
Thom Kieft of Lake-Sumter State College and president of the SLCC presented two $1,000 Ray Goodgame Awards.
The Ray Goodgame Award honors exceptional students in the...
In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, The Orlando Cat Café donated two Pet Oxygen Masks to Lake County Fire Rescue. Fire Marshall Michael Vitta and Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks attended the presentation ceremony on Monday, July...
For close to 20 years, during the Christmas holiday, Beta Theta-ESA members have visited Leisure Manor, a senior care facility, bringing personalized gifts and food for the residents. Last year, due to the COVID-19 virus epidemic, the traditional visit...
Are you looking to relieve stress? Are you needing some kitten kisses? Or are you just needing some snuggles? Then we have the event for you.
SPCA Florida in partnership with the Orlando Cat Café, are hosting Kitten Cuddle &...
Join the Lake County Animal Shelter for the hottest event of the summer!
“Hot Dogs, Cool Cats” will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 11 am to 5 pm at the shelter, located at 28123 County Road 561, Tavares.
The...
Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is inviting volunteers to help beautify Lake County by participating in a community cleanup and bulk trash collection event from 9 am to noon on Saturday, Jan. 29 in Groveland at Festival Park located at...
Join us for a foot-stomping, hand clapping good time with guitar playing Mr. Harley. Mr. Harley knows all the classic children’s songs, but it’s his original compositions that get the biggest applause. He gives an engaging interactive performance with...
To help parents and guardians prepare students to go back to school, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be extending their immunization clinic hours on July 25, till 6:30 pm at the following locations:
Florida Department...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Minneola celebrated its first annual Murals on the Trail Festival with plenty of exciting art, crafts, foods, music, live entertainment, workshops and activities at Minneola Trailhead Park (315 Madison St). Everyone was...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont's Red White & Boom at Waterfront Park did not disappoint this year. The annual event draws hundreds of Independence Day celebrators and their families who enjoy a day at the...
By Michelle Delaney,
Tonight the City of Clermont mourns the passing of Ray Goodgame. Ray served on the Clermont City Council since 2004 and, although his health has been declining, his untiring efforts to improve his beloved city and his...
Daniela Martinez, President of the CWC and Carol Spaldi, Scholarship Chairman have announced the Clermont Woman's Club is offering three, one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships to a graduating female from each of the local South Lake high schools, East...
A Back To School event will be held on Tuesday, August 8 from 9 am to 3 pm at Lake Pointe Academy, 801 Cagan Vw Road, Clermont.
The event is hosted by Hands of Hope America and will include...
The UF/IFAS Extension in Lake County, the University of Florida’s local Extension campus in Tavares, will be offering a variety of educational programs for the public during the month of August.
Thursday, August 15 from 10 am - 11 am
Diabetes...
Information shared by Marty Proctor
Just Stop Tire Shop is sponsoring a First Responders Appreciation Day Across Lake County at the Mascotte Civic Center pavilion on February 19 from 12 - 3 pm. The Tedder/Thomas Civic Center is located at...
Lake-Sumter State College will close all campuses at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 29 and remain closed on Wednesday, August 30 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia.
Classes are canceled for Wednesday, August 30. Students should watch for separate messages...
by Kendyl Cardwell
This week at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun, we had an impressive total of 223 participants. Everyone from runners to walkers to joggers made their way along the beautiful 3.1-mile course through Hiawatha Park. This weekend we had...
On Saturday, March 5, at 8 am, Lake Sumter State College will be holding its annual Shamrock Shuffle; a St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K.
Beginning at the Lake-Sumter State College, South Lake Campus, this family-friendly race runs around the South Lake...
Submitted by Robert Mock, CTMCM(SS) USN, Ret
A special tribute is planned for Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States armed forces. A “Veterans Day Tribute” celebration...
On August 25, the Clermont Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 584 W. Juniata St. in Downtown Clermont. Upon arrival at approximately 2:42 am., firefighters found a multi-family dwelling with heavy smoke and flames visible.
Due to...
The Clermont Police Department hosted a sunset run on Saturday, March 5. The 5K started and finished at Suncreek Brewery in downtown Clermont.
The Fallen Heroes 5K, formerly known as the Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship 5k, honored nearly 500 law...
Read to Sydney and Kiwanis Club of Clermont are hosting a fundraiser benefiting both organizations. Lots of books, appliances, toys, plants and more...Lots more.
The yard sale will be held on November 3 and 4 at 12552 Scottish Pine Lane,...
Lake County Dodged the Bullet! We had a week of preparedness and an overload of information from the news networks. Now, we can breathe a sigh of relief and, once again, get on with our lives. Our family and...
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens program recognizes outstanding young people who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities.
Tomoka Chapter was thrilled after two years of not being able to present...
Carol Walker, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, is pictured here with Librarian Amy Hand at the Cooper Memorial Library. Carol is displaying her “SANSEVIERIA TRIFASCIATA” this month at the library.
This plant is native to tropical and sub-tropical...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a lecture and music performance entitled Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement as part of the Cooper Concert Series.
Local musician, Galen, will host the presentation at Cooper Memorial Library on Thursday, April 21,...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is warning citizens of Lake County about potentially misleading materials they could be receiving in the mail. These mail-outs often include Florida Voter Registration Applications with information pre-filled and are addressed to...
Spring is for gardening! Refresh your garden and help support the dreams of Building Blocks Ministries and its clients.
All plants have been planted and cared for by individuals in the Building Blocks Gardening Program. Prices vary from plant and...
submitted by The Animal League
Miss Junebug is a 10-year-old female Chihuahua blend. Don't let her age fool you, she walks very well on a leash and loves to go for long walks where she can explore along the way. ...
April’s choice for Yard of the Month is at 473 Heather Hills Drive in Highlander Estates. The homeowner, Marva Marrs, does all of her yard work herself. She has created multiple seating areas where she can relax and enjoy...
It’s Time to Register for the 11th Annual “Howl-O’Ween” Costume Pet Parade Benefiting The Animal League
Event: Howl-O’Ween Costume Pet Parade
Benefitting: The Animal League
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Where: City Hall Park (Downtown Clermont)
7th Street and W....
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital celebrates 75 years of serving Clermont and South Lake County by creating a time capsule. Physicians, nurses and team members filled the time capsule with photos, memories about Orlando Health South Lake and letters to the...
By Kevin Grogan
Six months after setting the double-amputee World Record at the Boston Marathon (02:42:24), Groveland resident Marko Chesto shattered his own record last week by finishing the Chicago Marathon in 2:37:23, breaking his old record by five minutes....