City Manager Darren Gray was honored by the Clermont community for his 15 years of transformational leadership.
Several local leaders saluted Gray during his final council meeting Dec. 8 in Clermont City Center. He received a standing ovation from attendees.
Gray...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will offer community tours of its newest free-standing emergency department and medical pavilion on Saturday, July 14, 9 am to 3 pm. The facility is located at 16966 Cagan Ridge Blvd, Clermont, Florida and...
Tonight in Central Florida, one in five children is at risk of going to bed hungry. A $1 million grant from Wawa to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to change that statistic by increasing the amount...
This time of the year is all about the family. Even though we cannot be together in person, we are in spirit. Remember to share the family stories over Zoom, Email the favorite recipes, and enjoy a toast to loved...
Local architect Nick Jones recently attended a continuing education seminar for architects, engineers and contractors. He brought back to the community a descriptive Internet of Things (IOT) which are on the market or coming soon.
As with any newly developed...
Orlando Health is hosting a virtual hiring event on Tuesday, June 27, from 7 am to 4 pm.
Registered Nurses will be recruited for the following departments/units:
· Cardiac Interventional Unit
· Clinical Decision Unit
· Emergency Department
· Medical...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont food, entertainment and holiday events. Many of the downtown shops remain open late. Hundreds of visitors pack the streets with masks and safe social distancing. There is always...
Back to school can be a tough time for families.
Central Florida Chem Dry, OPEX South Lake, and myGSPN wanted to help so have arranged to hold a school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 11th, from 11 am to 2 pm...
Enjoy Coffee With A Clermont Cop on Wednesday, July 19 from 9 am - 11 am at Race Trac, located at 3201 South Highway 27, Clermont.
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
VFW Post 5277 believes in good citizenship to help foster patriotism. That is why they annually participate in a national program to encourage young students to examine our nation’s history along with...
The City of Groveland’s 4th of July set a new record in attendance this year and also provided an opportunity to give to some local nonprofits.
The City Council and representatives from the event co-sponsor, Lake Catherine Blueberries, presented checks...
A new and free program in North Central Florida helps fathers increase their awareness and knowledge about what it takes to be a good father. T.E.A.M. Dad, which stands for Teaching, Empowering, Advocating for and Mentoring men on their fatherhood...
The city of Clermont gave away 700 free Slash Pine tree seedlings with instructions on how to care for them. Clermont Garden Club members, Gwen Carter and Debra Smidt assisted the city employees, Amy Digman and Diane Sauer by...
Submitted by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Inverness, Florida (August 25) - The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2018 season today, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in...
Clermont will carry on the local tradition of honoring those who were killed during the terrorist attack in 2001. The ceremony will be held Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 am at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 South...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont remains a truly unique and valuable treasure trove of American history. Sadly the founders, John Zweifel and his wife Jan, recently passed away.
Their six children...
City Council Denied the Location of a Tire Center on Citrus Tower Boulevard and US Highway 27 After Residents Strongly Objected
Clermont City Council considered a conditional use permit to allow Tire Choice, a tire store with 8 bays on property to...
On Thursday, November 2, the Summit Greens Tennis Club will partner with the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) to host a family-friendly fundraiser for the GCCF at Summit Greens Clubhouse Ballroom, 1190 Summit Greens Blvd., Clermont (main entrance is...
A Pre-opening tour of the new Groveland Public Safety Complex (PSC) was given this week and Marty Proctor was fortunate to receive the grand tour and report back to the South Lake Tablet readers.
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor
Overall,...
The Senior Saints Ministry of New Jacobs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Rte. 50, Clermont, is sponsoring a 7 day, 6 nights bus trip to Memphis, TN on June 23-29, 2019.
The cost of the trip is $670 which includes...
The City of Groveland will host an Advent Health Turkey Trot 5K and 10K at Wilson Park, 131 Wilson Lake Pkwy, Groveland on Thursday, Nov 23 (Thanksgiving morning).
Everyone is invited to attend and burn off as many calories as...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently added a new student-led Kiwanis Key Club to its growing list of Key Clubs in the South Lake County Community.
We welcomed Hope Preparatory Academy, Groveland, on February 24, 2021 with a club charter...
The South Lake County Historical Society is hosting its second annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, November 3rd. Come to Clermont’s Historic Village, 490 West Ave., Clermont, any time between 10 am and 4 pm and see people demonstrating...
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 collection event from 9 a.m. - noon on Thursday, March 11...
Submitted by East Ridge High School Theatre Department
The East Ridge High School Theatre Department is staging our first show in The Barn Theater for this season in less than 1 month!
We are opening with The Bible: The Complete Word...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland celebrated 99 historic years of success with a big Founders Day event. This ‘City with Natural Charm’ two-day event was held at the Puryear Building and all-around Lake David at the...
Fire Marshal Jennifer Pierce is scheduled to deploy to the State of Florida’s Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. She will relieve agency members currently working in the center as part of the Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
Clermont Fire...
Florida Scrub-Jay Virtual Festival - May 22
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Special Torah Procession, Mezuzah Ceremony & Kabbalat Service
Congregation Sinai has recently moved into their new location with a special grand opening. Congregation Sinai has successfully been serving the Jewish Community of Clermont and Central Florida since 2003. They have...
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce a COVID-19 vaccination event for its students and employees on April 14-15. This is event is being offered in coordination with the Florida Department of Health and vaccinations administered by the Clermont Fire Department.
“We...
Take advantage of a fun stroll with your family at the Sunday Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market. This weekly event is conveniently located along Montrose Street centered between 7thand 8thStreets. It features over 60 vendors each week selling an assortment...
Lake County and the Florida Region of USA Volleyball will host the nation’s largest collegiate beach volleyball tournament at the Hickory Point Beach sand volleyball complex this weekend, beginning today and running through April 18. Matches begin at 8...
submitted by Lisa Graham -ESA, Beta Theta Chapter
Meet “Dreamy” the very sweet and beautiful German Shepherd! Seeking her forever home, she didn’t seem to mind posing for photos with the sisters of Beta Theta who recently presented a donation...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Culver’s celebrated its grand re-opening on a beautiful spring morning. Its new owners, managers and team members were greeted by lots of well-wishers, which included family, fans, and friends. The South Lake...
Cherrylake Farm Races, which includes a 5k, 10k and duathlon, sold out last year, with participants traveling from as far as Georgia to participate in the races. This year, the organizers have increased the capacity of the venue to...
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
As the proud husband of an educator who continues, as First Lady, to teach writing at a community college, I have seen firsthand the dedication, selflessness, and vision of our Nation’s educators. They play so many different roles: ...
LSSC On Saturday, Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball fell to Catawba Valley Community College (N.C.) after 4 sets in round three at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va.
The Lakehawks will finish tied for 11th at the Division...
At the April 20, Clermont City Council Workshop, the City Council received a presentation by the Lake County Water Authority highlighting several areas of concern to the Clermont Chain of Lakes. One such area was the development of the...
By: Larry Oskin
Twistee Treat celebrated its Grand Opening this week with plenty of fun, prizes, cheerleaders and special guests. Friends, family and devout ice cream lovers attended the event.
Ryan Glaze, the marketing manager from the Twistee Treat Corporate Office and...
Lance Sewell, President of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, was the guest speaker at the May Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Lance thanked the business community and service organizations for being so supportive to the dedicated staff during this past year.
Orlando...
Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
New member Kandi Alexander brings to the Kiwanis Club of Clermont a great deal of experience in the fields of Autism Awareness, Boy Scouts of America, Special Needs Ministries and many other areas of community support.
Kiwanis Club president Cleam...
Board Members of Cooper Memorial Library Association met on Wednesday, December 12. This was the last business meeting of the year and a reason to celebrate the many successes at the library.
Highlights: In FY 2018, The Friends of the Library...
Below is the June schedule of activities at Clermont's Kehlor Recreation Center and Clermont's Arts and Recreation Center.
A golf car rodeo, a golf tournament, delicious dinners, live performances and an ice cream social are among the number of fundraising events scheduled during Clerbrook Residents’ Charities annual Cornerstone Hospice Week, January 19 – 26.
The week of events...
Police Explorer Daniel Shipley has been chosen to receive the $3,400 Officer Conrad Buckley Legacy Scholarship. Daniel's parents and sister proudly looked on as Daniel was awarded his scholarship.
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake began this program a year ago...
submitted by Grant Mollett, M.ED and Senior Bryan Lupianez, East Ridge High School
Prior to winter break, East Ridge High School split a win and a loss in its two contests during the last week of school. The Knights played host...
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Starting a Business – Are You Ready?
Start here if you are thinking of starting your own business.
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Payroll Preparation – The Entrepreneur’s Obligations & Risks
Learn what you need to know once you...
An Opinion Article by Doug Shields
On Tuesday, January 29, the Lake County Commissioners will be wrestling with a decision that could set a precedent for future high density development in the Green Swamp. Recently, the Lake County Zoning Board approved the...
submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
The Clermont Historical Society is happy to announce that not only are vendors who participated in the 2019 Dessert Challenge, like first-place winner Ritter’s, returning this year; but several of the new shops in...