Photos and Story by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Generosity proved to be a two-way street for Jeremy and Stephanie Carter when they decided to pull up their roots and make the move to Clermont, Florida from Colorado Springs, Colorado....
City of Clermont Announces Closure of All City Facilities Following Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order
Closures include all city buildings, parks, beaches and restrooms, as well as the boat ramp. The city made the decision following Gov. Ron DeSantis’s executive stay-at-home order...
Cornerstone Hospice is committed to providing exceptional care to patients and families throughout our communities; its response to the Coronavirus is no exception to its commitment. They have a full team of Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains and Hospice...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is urging members of the public to wear cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted guidance on cloth face...
November's First Friday Food Trucks are coming this Friday, November 4 to Downtown Clermont.
Music will be performed by the Greye Band.
Lots of activities for the entire family.
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
The technical term for “gig worker” is an independent contractor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2017 that 55 million people in the U.S. are gig workers. This accounts for approximately 34 percent...
The South Lake Elks Club is holding its annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 3rd at sunset.
Spectators - Find a comfortable spot to sit on the public shoreline on Lake Minnehaha or Lake Minneola. The lighted boat parade...
When Lake County’s high school graduates cross the stage in ceremonies throughout the district, each will be provided a souvenir face mask decorated with their school colors and mascots, sewn by a team of local volunteers.
The project was led...
STBM will be providing free meals to honor veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, medical personnel, and those in need on November 24th, at 11 am.
Address 145 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont FL 34711.
Twenty-six years ago, on June 14, 1994, Jim Johnson opened The Village Goldsmith under the same oak tree, that remains next to his business to this day.
The three on-site master goldsmiths, Jim Johnson, the owner; Jose Carpio, who worked in the...
By Nichole Smith
On Thursday, November 17, Opera Orlando presented “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” in the Sandra O. Stephens Fine Arts Center at Montverde Academy. Students from the Middle School and the Fine Arts Conservatory were...
This beautiful plant was presented for display in the lobby of the Clermont City Hall for the month of June by Tina Worrell, a member of the Clermont Garden Club. The display shows five fairies in a teacup sitting...
Submitted by James Pickering
Saturday’s 5k parkrun saw 106 participants emerge from the early morning fog to cross the finish line on the South Lake trail near Lake Hiawatha Preserve. Perennial local favorite Luiz Prestes was running his 50th parkrun...
The Lake County Clerk’s Office was happy to once again bring some joy and holiday cheer this Christmas season by participating in Bay and Lake Pharmacy’s “Santa Loves Seniors” gift donation program in support of LovExtension – a nonprofit,...
Dominique Ward, assistant principal at Lake Hills School, has been named principal at Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center. She replaces Gregg Dudley, who was recently names principal of The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake.
Ward began her education career...
Live Well Foundation of South Lake elected Rodney Drawdy as Chair at its November board meeting. Drawdy officially replaced Dr. Kasey Kesselring on January 1, 2023.
“Our goal at the Live Well Foundation of South Lake is to provide needed...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ July 21 meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held virtually, due to air conditioning repairs.
Access to the agenda and livestream, as well as post-meeting replay, will be available on...
Boat ramp not going to Hiawatha Preserve Site
Submitted by the Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation
A vote to abandon the permit to build a boat ramp at Hiawatha Preserve has been added to the agenda for this week's city council...
With 2022 officially in the books and the New Year underway, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are looking forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to build on recent growth. Since 1959, LANGD has provided...
Paula Hoisington, a Clermont native and community leader, was named to participate on the Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change, as announced by the Florida Police Chief’s Association (FPCA) on July 30, 2020. She and several other community leaders...
Curious about Toastmasters? 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...
submitted by The Animal League
My name is Tyr and I am a handsome 16#, 18-month-old, male tabby. I am a big cuddle bug and love a good lap to sit in. I am such a happy guy! I do...
On July 27, 2020, the Orlando Cat Café re-opened its Cat Play/Adoption Area with new COVID-19 safety procedures and a new café partner, Minch Coffee Company. While the café remained open, the Cat Play/Adoption Area closed per Governor DeSantis’s...
Don't miss Clermont's scavenger hunt.
Teams of 2-4 people will discover unique local businesses and interesting details about the City of Clermont. Start and Finish the ride at Waterfront Park with music, prizes and lots of fun. Bring a camera....
The Lake Beautyberry Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society invites you to an expert guided tour Friday February 10th. The field trip will begin at the Green Mountain Overlook, 20700 County Road 455, Minneola (near Montverde).
The group will...
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...
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Lake County is hosting the following events and programs in April:
Lake County Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale
April 14 from 8 a.m. - noon
Lake County Extension Center,...
submitted by Nick Jones, Philosopher Club
VICTOR HUGO - Les Miserables
To make the poem of the human conscience, were it only with reference to a single man or in connection with the basest of men, would be to blend all...
In August, the Orlando Cat Café participated in NBC & Telemundo stations’ Clear the Shelters™ nationwide pet adoption campaign and on August 27, 2020, also celebrated their 900th cat adoption. “Flo” a 6-month-old gray and white domestic shorthair kitten,...
Don't miss Charlie Grinker Presents: What Made America Laugh on Friday, April 27 at 2 pm.
Join EMMY Award-winning Television Producer and Interviewer Charlie Grinker, as he relives his past experiences with some of the most well-known people through stories, images,...
Several CWC members, including President Helen Cooney, recently attended the General Federation of Woman's Clubs District 7 Meeting held in Orlando. We were fortunate to share our table with members of the GFWC South Lake Jr. Woman's Club. Thank...
Article by Donna Digennaro
The Clermont Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) hosted a Fall Social for members and guests on Wednesday, September 16th at The Ridge Restaurant in the Summit Green Club House. Those attending were treated to a delicious buffet...
Mark your calendars for a special event on Friday and Saturday, May 11-12.
The Lions Club has been invited to bring its shooting program to an exciting ULTIMATE THREE EVENT PRO-AM TOURNAMENT consisting of pro-ams competing in skiing, shooting, and...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
SPECIAL ELECTION: Councilmember Heidi Brishke’s resignation from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 was included on the November 3rd ballot. Clermont residents who were interested...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark Clinic to the south Lake community at an official ribbon cutting. The newly opened health-care clinic is located at 910 West Myers St., directly adjacent to SR 50 in...
A career teacher at Montverde Academy was surprised at a school assembly. Dr. Caryn Long learned that she has been selected as one of only five career teachers across the nation to be inducted into The National Teachers Hall...
by Marty Proctor
Groveland City Council candidates each represent one of 5 districts. The entire City votes for each candidate regardless of their district of residence.
Early voting starts October 19 ending October 31 and election day is Tuesday November 3.
The...
On Wednesday, May 9, City Healthcare, the primary care office of Dr. Aasma Riaz, was filled with patients, friends, and family to welcome Dr. Riaz to her new practice in Clermont. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce...
CLERMONT
FRIDAY, April 7 - First Friday Food Trucks And Music On Montrose- 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Historic Downtown Clermont
CLERMONT-CAGAN CROSSING
Saturday, April 8 Four Corners Easter Event & Kids Business Fair. Cagan Crossing Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont. from...
by The Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club's pick for October 2020 yard of the month is 12128 Lake Shore Drive, The homeowners continually add to their garden annuals and perennials for color and bloom and unusual plants and shrubs, ...
Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance of those who died serving in the American Armed Forces. Formally known as Decoration Day, the commemorative started after the Civil War to honor dead Union and Confederate soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers,...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Monday evening, April 10th, the lure of our beautiful lakes came to life at the Clermont Historical Society in more ways than one! Rebecca Stokes Mendoza and Chuck Heddon gave an amazing presentation...
Pictures and Article by Marty Proctor
Mascotte Coffee with a Cop was well attended by both Mascotte Police Department (MPD) and citizens, residents, and local politicos. The event provided an opportunity for individual citizens and local stakeholders to interact one-on-one...
Coming off the heels of 2017’s catastrophic Atlantic hurricane season, with 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes, emergency officials are again reminding residents to be vigilant this year.
Experts predict the upcoming hurricane season could be near...
City of Groveland - Groveland’s public safety and public works staff were out in force Wednesday after Tuesday’s hailstorm that saw nearly baseball-size hail pummel the Lake County city. Deputy Fire Chief Erich Thiemann said that Groveland fire and...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership hosted its Second Annual Candy Cane Lane Holiday Craft and Gift Show on Saturday, November 14 on Montrose Street in downtown Clermont.
The event kicked off the holiday season with music, food trucks, vendors, face painting,...
The Florida League of Cities announced Thursday afternoon that the City of Clermont won the League’s City Spirit Award. It is the top spot in one of three categories in the 10th Annual Florida Municipal Achievement Awards.
The City Spirit Award...
By Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
The students and faculty of South Lake High School’s construction academy recently turned over the keys to a new home in Mascotte. The build was sponsored by Habitat For Humanity Lake-Sumter, FL and many...