The City of Clermont Council, Manager, and Attorney held a closed session during its regular Council meeting on April 9th. The purpose was to discuss settlement and legal expense issues related to pending litigation involving the City of Clermont’s approval of...
By the Clermont Historical Society
Yes, that’s right! The Tin Lizzies (Model T Fords) will be a part of the Heritage Day Festival again this year. These amazing machines serve as a great reminder of a time when life moved...
At a recent South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Sheri Lewin of Thrive Clermont brought along a few members to assist her in describing what Thrive Clermont is all about and its importance to teens in the south Lake...
Exciting events scheduled to be hosted by the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library
Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30 pm, Jazz Trio
Monday, November 15 at 1:45 pm - Opera, Turandot
Thursday, November 18 (TBD)
Thursday, December 9 at 5:30 pm - Concert,...
Three high schools, multiple Middle Schools, and many Elementary Schools of South Lake County have banded together again for our annual Kindness Palooza Charity event. This year Kindness Palooza’s theme will be the Jedi Warrior Challenge. This is a...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Minneola Charter School, Home of the Mustangs, this school was the very first school in Minneola. The Lake County School Board agreed to let Minneola Elementary School strike out on its own and convert...
Burgerim Restaurant is now open at 2337 S. Hwy 27, Clermont Landing near Epic Theater. The restaurant offers "millions of possibilities and endless combinations." Select from Classic, BIG or specialty burgers (Angus Beef, Spanish Beef, Greek Lamb, Grilled or Crispy Chicken,...
Mark your calendar and plan to get into the spirit of Groveland's Naturally Charming Holiday Events
Friday, December 10th:
Holiday Farmers Market & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Farmers market
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Meet Mr. &...
This weekend, the roads will be filled with a lot of motorists and cyclists all heading in different directions and all hoping to enjoy and make the most of a 3-day holiday weekend. Motorists are urged to obey the rules...
On Friday, November 19, fans of The Eagles flocked to the Clermont Performing Arts Center to be entertained by Hotel California. The Eagles tribute band has been re-creating the legendary sound of The Eagles, masterfully performing songs including such hits as...
After years of planning and negotiation, the citizens of Clermont are one step closer to getting their new boat ramp. On Tuesday night, the City Council unanimously approved a $2.49 million contract with Traverse Group Inc. The project will...
The Lake County Solid Waste division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit Collection event. The event will take...
Everyone has a special gift. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care seeks South Lake County area volunteers who want to share their gifts with others at the Mike Conley Hospice House.
Cornerstone Hospice volunteers may sit with a patient for friendly...
Charity Across South Lake (CASL) is distributing toys and food for needy families and children in the South Lake community. Santa and his helpers are working together on this community project with a goal to help at least 2,500 children...
The South Lake Community is growing with lots of options
Below are some of the recently opened or coming soon to the South Lake Community. This is an update, some of the information may be old news to some...
Lake County and the City of Tavares will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the expansion of the Tavares Public Library. The event will take place at the library, located at 314 N New Hampshire Ave. #3099 in Tavares on...
Visit Lake is offering a free, digital education workshop geared specifically to local tourism businesses on how to expand exposure with Google to help improve conversion of digital audiences to real-world customers.
This in-person workshop will be held on July...
The Florida Supervisors of Elections will offer four $1,200 scholarships to college students in 2022, according to Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays.
Applicants must be registered Florida voters and live in the state for at least the preceding...
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida has just announced their newly elected Board Members for 2019-2020.
Newly elected Sinai Board Members include: Jack Gartner, President; Bob Miller, Vice President; Deb Schumacher, Recording Secretary; Roslyn Haskelson, Corresponding Secretary; Andrew Feldman, Treasurer; Karen...
The Lake County Veterans Services Office is moving to a new location at1996 Classique Ln in Tavares. The new office is located next to the Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services.
During the transition, the office will be...
On July 18, Groveland Police Officers arrested a suspect in the Silver Eagle Road area car burglaries. The suspect was arrested just after 9 pm and has been charged with drug possession, resisting arrest and carrying a concealed firearm. ...
Construction has started on a new field and stadium at Mount Dora High School thanks to a fundraising effort that brought in more than $1 million in a couple of months, and next week the school will welcome a...
The Clermont Historical Society has not only lost a board member and former president, it has lost a true champion. If Clermont really is “The Choice of Champions!” then we know why Ray chose to live in Clermont and...
Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Stan Sidor announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, at a meeting of the District Board of Trustees on Friday, February 4.
“After thoughtful reflection on my 40 years in private industry and academia, I have decided to...
The Animal League
Jet is a 2-year-old male Domestic Shorthair blend. This handsome and playful guy really enjoys human companionship. He is a lovebug! He gets along with other cats and has a very sweet disposition. This friendly and lovable...
Clermont Spring Forward Festival hosted by Clermont Main Street, will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 26 at City Hall Park on Montrose and 7th Streets.
Entertainment will be provided by the Full Force Dance...
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Our next dates are Tuesday, September 3. Drop-in anytime during that hour.
PAWS Therapy Dogs provide compassionate...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) in partnership with the Pinecrest Lakes Academy Key Club, provided free coloring pages at a recent First Friday Food Truck event in downtown Clermont.
The coloring pages are from the activity book, Colorful...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day, as well as Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 in anticipation of severe weather due to...
EA SPORTS and Montverde Academy (MVA) are partnering through 2025 to create unparalleled educational and extracurricular opportunities for aspiring video game industry professionals, marked by the launch of “EA SPORTS at MVA” in August 2022. Combining insights from the...
By Imogene Jones
Clermont Florida is the “Choice of Champions” and the Starbound Performing Company Elite Team is part of that championship spirit! The team of 11 performers, ranging in ages from 6 to 14 years old recently completed their...
Picture the scene, you have everything you need for your wedding day—bride, check; groom, check; flowers, check; officiant, check; family, check. Wait, you don’t have a venue! Then you get a call from your officiant—come to 490 West Avenue...
Clermont was recently ranked 61st out of the top 134 safest cities in Florida, according to a 2019 report conducted by BackgroundChecks.org, beating out over half of the state’s safest cities.
The report analyzed over 2,900 cities within the United...
In celebration of World Art Day, the Winter Garden Art Association, in conjunction with the City of Winter Garden, will host Arts in April, a series of FREE events throughout the month for the community to celebrate, explore, and...
Bring the family for a night of obstacle courses, entertainment – and to get to know your local law enforcement in Clermont.
On October 1, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) will host its annual 2019 National Night Out celebration. The...
Submitted by The Minneola Artworx
We’re having a “Field Day” to celebrate the “Murals on the Trail” project in Minneola. Join us on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am - 4 pm for a family fun day of Olympix style...
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work the polls on Election Day, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office will be hosting several information sessions over the next several...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
The South Lake Non-Profit Think Tank was launched in Fall 2020 by Otis and Sandra Taylor to help unify all local area non-profit agencies and community organizations as well...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy recently celebrated diversity and cultural differences at its annual multicultural festival. The students, grades K-8th, along with their teachers, staff and parent volunteers, selected a country and represented that country the fun way: they displayed cultural artwork,...
Submitted by Doris Bloodsworth
In 1993, Clermont and Groveland High Schools graduated their last classes before the two communities merged their 9th through 12th grades to form South Lake High School.
Groveland and Clermont alumni continue to honor the memories of...
by Kevin Grogan
The 5th running of the Clermont Clay was held Sunday on Bradshaw Road in South Clermont. Extremely muddy and humid conditions saw 500 runners tackle the extremely tough 15k loop; while the 5k had close to 200...
The Clermont Police Department
At the Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 10, Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway addressed the council regarding its hero:
"K-9 Pike has been with the Clermont Police Department since July of 2015. During his seven...
More than 60 restaurants and businesses participated in the 9th Annual Taste of South Lake and Business Expo held last Thursday, November 7, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The event offered samplings of a wide variety of scrumptious appetizers, entrees,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
After long delays from the Covid pandemic, Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ of Clermont celebrated its official ribbon cutting with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Ellie Lou’s Brews &...
The city of Minneola will present its Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14 at 5:30 pm. The moonlight parade will march down south Main St (Virginia St. to W Silverton St). If you haven't viewed an evening parade,...
On Saturday morning, Chuck Seaver and members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont gathered at Oak Hill Cemetary to place flags on the graves of those who served their country and community.
Seaver, a life-long resident of Clermont and president...
Don’t procrastinate! Wrap up your holiday shopping in Minneola. Grab your friends and shop 50 vendors while filling your belly with wonderful treats. This year’s Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 8 am until 2...
Information submitted by New Beginnings
People, in general, have differing perceptions of a homeless person. Some think that they are lazy, addicts, thieves, etc. This population is referred to as the chronic homeless. Those that come to understand that the most common...
Clemont's 31st annual holiday parade featured an amazing variety of floats, bands and characters merrily marching through the streets of historic downtown Clermont.
Special recognition went to
Best Decorated Vehicle
South Lake Hospital
A+ Pediatrics
Native Earth Works
Best Decorated Float
...
submitted by The Animal League
My name is Wilson and I am a 1-yr old male Chihuahua Blend. I am about 11 pounds of lap dog! I walk very well on a leash and love going for walks. I have...