submitted by Donna Digennaro
Joanne Apel, long-time member of the Clermont Woman’s Club & a former president, is shown above giving a check for $250.00 from the Woman’s Club to Jim Briggs, president of the South Lake County Historical Society. ...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) recently held a "Make A Difference Day". Snack items were collected from CWC members and distributed to two police departments, the sheriff's department, eight fire rescue stations and the Clermont Maintenance Department. "It's our...
Governor Rick Scott recently announced five awards for nearly $9 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature in 2017, provides $85 million...
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the appointment of Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council. The council is composed of 15 members serving four-year terms. The governor appoints five of the members: two...
Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
If you are one of the 800,000 government employees who haven’t received a paycheck recently, you may wonder if a wall along the U.S.- Mexico border is as important as your family’s health and well...
Hot Dogs are a crowd pleaser and at Good Dog Eats, the aroma of hot dogs, the welcoming greeting from a friendly crew, and flags flying proudly draw people ready to chow down.
After seeing the new hot dog stand...
Submitted by The Animal League
Zayn is a Mastiff/Cur Blend that is just over 1 year old and is 50 pounds. Zayn loves to take walks and will smile or give you his paw to shake too!
Come on out and...
Submitted by The Pastfinders of South Lake
August is the dog days of summer. To beat the heat let’s spend some time indoors chatting with some like-minded family historians on Zoom. You can exchange knowledge and discuss a genealogical topic...
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is holding its Rummage and Bake Sale this weekend.
Looking to Browse and Buy? Choose from a wide selection of items on Friday, February 1 from 8 am - 5 pm and Saturday, February 2 from 8 am-noon.
Blessed...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Romeo and I am a 10yr old Beagle/Foxhound Blend and I weigh about 30 pounds. I may be an older fella, but please don’t let that scare you away! I still have...
LIVE MUSIC WITH MARC BLACK
The Cooper Memorial Library will host guitarist Marc Black live with a program of jazz and blues music generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library on Thursday, February 28th from 6 pm...
Building Blocks Ministries Executive Director Paula Whetro and FAITH Neighborhood Center Executive Director Patricia Kry recently formed a new working partnership and on Friday, August 3, the two organizations got together at FAITH Neighborhood Center to celebrate the coordinated...
“Steel Magnolias,” presented in a live radio play format, is coming for one show only at 3 pm on the Mainstage at the Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
This play remains one of the great stories...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to a FREE virtual behind-the-scenes look at its facilities to hear how the organization is continuing to “feed hope” during these difficult times.
On Tuesday, August 17, from 11:00...
Kamille Chapman, an 8th-grade math teacher at Mount Dora Middle School has been named Lake County Schools 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. Daniel Dilocker, a technology/robotics teacher at East Ridge Middle School, and Michael Tarquine, a choir and theatre...
Join the City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce for the third annual celebration of all things salsa from 2-10 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18 at Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St. Admission is free for this family-friendly...
submitted by the Animal League
Carla is an active German Short Hair Pointer Blend that is 1 year old and is 35 pounds. Carla loves other dogs, she can even shake and sit.
Come on out and adopt me or one...
Article by Grant V Mollett, East Ridge High School, M.Ed
Photos courtesy of ERHS Friends and Family
WINTER SPRINGS, September 4 - The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in their second meet of the 2021 season today. This...
On the second Thursday of every month, Dave Lofgren, retired principal of Clermont High School, meets the guys at one of the local sports restaurants to watch a game on TV and talk about guy things. This month was...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in the South Lake community who like Ray, serve as champions.
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce presented the $1,000 award to Pavlos Tentomas of Montverde Academy.
Pavlos is a two-time recipient...
Carla is an active German Short Hair Pointer Blend that is 1 year old and is 35 pounds. Carla loves other dogs, she can even shake and sit.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There...
Highlights for this month:
Snacks & Facts:
Wednesday, October 13
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Medicare and You!
NEW Virtual Craft Time!
Thursday, October 21
3 PM
For more information or to register for either of these event, email ADingman@ClermontFL.org
As of Feb 1st, 2019 Boy Scouts of America became Scouts BSA and started welcoming girls. The "ALL GIRL" troop was the first to charter in Lake County and is the only all-girl troop here in the Clermont area.
The...
Wingman Nation will present the Full Throttle Men’s Rally at the Lakeland Linder International Airport on October 23. Featured are Author and Coach, Jonathan Rios; Musician, Vocalist, and Comedian, Jonnie W.; and keynote speaker American Hero, Lt. Col. Oliver...
There’s a full moon rising this evening.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will rise at approximately 8 pm this evening. The name Pink Moon comes from pink flowers called phlox that bloom in spring. April’s Pink Moon signifies the coming...
by the Animal League
Hello friends!
I’m Chloe, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair blend, who would love to go to a quiet home of my own. I am currently in foster with one of my kittens (who is now 7 months!) that...
Submitted by Larry Oskin
The Citrus Tower has been a nationally respected tourist attraction and landmark here in South Lake County since being built in 1955. Scott and Heather Homan have recently taken over complete management and operations of this...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Team leaders, coaches and student athletes of South Lake Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) have been very busy touching hearts and changing lives.
For almost 70 years, the FCA has been supporting the challenges...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro
Frank Stanfield, a journalist in the Lake County/Orlando area for more than 40 years, will be the speaker at the May meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society. The meeting will be held on Monday,...
Montverde Academy - The Educational Technology and Innovation Program at Montverde Academy has recently been named a Full Sail University High School Partnership Program for its emphasis on creative thinking and hands-on curricula encouraging students to pursue their dreams within...
The Clermont Police Department is hosting an 80’s themed bicycle safety event on Saturday, November 13th, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm titled “Rad Ride With the Clermont Police.”
The event will be in the parking lot of the Clermont Performing Arts...
Each month Clermont Mayor Gail Ash invites the community to an informal gathering at a local business to learn more about the City of Clermont and share feedback. In April the informative event was hosted by Root and Branch...
Improvements to Clermont’s Black Box Theater have been completed just in time for the curtain to go up on the first show of the season.
The Black Box Theater, a 192-seat intimate space in the Clermont Performing Arts Center, will...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to district employees, community members and eligible students, including those newly eligible students age 5-11, at schools across the county starting next week.
Pfizer boosters will be...
City of Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley was the featured speaker at the recent South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at the Clermont City Center.
Mayor Kelly proudly announced that the City of Minneola is debt free with all existing...
By Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present their gala annual “Christmas & Hanukkah Concert”, with special guest conductor Carl Topilow of the Cleveland Pops.
Holiday Concert: World-renown Konstantin Dimitrov will be performing. This special holiday...
Imagine South Lake Charter dedicated a Liberty Tree which was given to the school by the
Sons of the American Revolution.Imagine South Lake Charter in Clermont, Florida held a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony on Friday, November 12, 2021. The...
Give A Day Foundation’s Champion Circle program is designed for young men ages 15 through 19, to help equip them with the necessary tools and guide them in a direction that will open up possibilities to build a successful...
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This year, the City of Clermont kicked off its 32nd Annual Light Up Clermont celebration on Saturday, November 27 with an Enchanted Forest of decorated trees at Victory Pointe. Over 40 Christmas trees were all first installed by the...
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue continues to support our community through small dog adoptions, fostering programs and fundraisers to help make their dreams a reality for many loving doggies. At Polka Dogz Pet Rescue, they rely on dedicated volunteers and...
On Saturday, if you hear sirens and see flashing lights in Clermont neighborhoods, there's a good chance it will be the big guy himself riding on a firetruck with a police escort!
"The City has just been notified that Santa himself is...
On Dec. 10, the Clermont Police Department competed against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in their annual holiday basketball game for a good cause. The event was held at Clermont Elementary School.
Event spectators were asked to bring an unwrapped...
Groveland's Star-Spangled Spectacular is Groveland's most popular event of the year. The annual July 4th festivities will be held from 4:00 pm - 11:45 pm at Lake Catherine Blueberries, located at 5849 Lake Catherine Road, Groveland.
The celebration will be...
The 2023 Kiwanis Club of Clermont, "South Lake Citrus" Calendar" is available. Purchase the calendar before its too late. Take a step back in time when you view the historic citrus logos from long ago. The calendar is only...
Continuing The Woman's Club's donations to the South Lake Community, Club Member Pam Schmitz presented a donation to the Moonlight Players. Accepting the donation are Trista Fouts, President and Lavonte Rogers, Vice President of Administration.
Other recent donations have been...
On Wednesday, July 3, Groveland City Manager Michael Hein welcomed residents, city representatives, dignitaries and well-wishers to the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Public Safety Complex, where he proudly described the groundbreaking as one of the most significant groundbreakings in...
GROVELAND - Run or walk through the clay trails and endless rows of trees, take in the views of the rolling hills, and enjoy a unique experience at Cherrylake for the 2023 Farm Races presented by Orlando Health South...
Effective Monday, Dec. 27, The U.S. Department of State increased their fee for passport books by $20 for passports prepared at their Passport Acceptance Facilities. The Clerk’s Office is not increasing its portion of the fees collected for processing...
For over 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of paints and coatings. On Wednesday, July 10, the South Lake Chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of Sherwin Williams' new showroom, located at 17300...