Meredith Nagel, P.A. hosted December's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at her offices located at 1201 W. Highway 50 Clermont.
Business members dressed in holiday garb and gathered to network and celebrate the popular end of the...
June has been proclaimed as Save Driving Month in the City of Minneola. Residents are encouraged to sign the Safe Driving Pledge promising to focus on driving safely all month long. Obeying the speed limit, stopping at stop signs,...
submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogy Society
Who Do You Think You Are? Finding your Roots, Genealogy Roadshow, and Long Lost Family are some of the popular TV shows about people finding who their ancestors were. It...
To beat the summer heat, spend an hour a week chatting with other family historians on Zoom. You can exchange knowledge and discuss a scheduled genealogical topic in a friendly informal setting.
The Pastfinders Genealogy Society has chosen a topic...
In one of its more unique acts of creativity, the City of Tavares is pleased to introduce to the community the newest addition to its vehicle fleet—the Rec Rover!
Beginning as an idea to bring recreational activities to the community,...
Find, Feed & Restore received a grant from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake for $295,470 to increase the amount of housing for families with children and individuals through its newest property, Restore Lake!
Find, Feed & Restore is...
Author Gary Corsair will be discussing his book Legal Lynching: The Sad Saga of the Groveland Four. This book was the basis for the Emmy Award-winning WUCF documentary 'The Groveland Four' which was filmed on location at the Historic...
South Lake Republican Club presented a check for $2,500 to help fund the newly created Fire Chief Carle L. Bishop Scholarship for Firefighter/EMT.
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake, led by its president Ann Whitlock, has been developing this scholarship to...
By: Larry Oskin
The Congregation Sinai Sisterhood recently hosted its 10th fashion show and luncheon at Gabby’s Banquet & Events in Clermont, Florida. More than 230 women from Orlando and Central Florida attended this annual fundraiser event.
The Magic of Music Fashion...
David Colby, President and CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) and SLCC Chair Pat Caracciolo of Pat the Dog welcomed business and community members to the monthly Chamber Breakfast.
Guest Speakers and Sponsors:
Blueline360: James Billig shared information...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
A group of eleven ladies from the Dora Pines community in Mt. Dora, and one understanding husband visited Clermont’s Historic Village on Friday, January 25th. They were guided through the buildings...
The 7th annual Clermont Clay 15k has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 8, due to recent changes to the Lake County construction timeline on Schofield Road. Clermont's 10-mile Loop is a one-of-a-kind clay surface that athletes from all over...
Troop 957 chartered by the Student Advisory Council at Sawgrass Bay Elementary collected donations for the Hurricane Michael victims for the second time this year. The first donation run was on January 5 and was received by the fire...
On Friday, March 13, 2020, only one day before Beta Theta's 2020 Signature Mardi Gras event, the doors of the Clermont Performing Arts Center closed due to COVID restrictions and the event was reluctantly postponed. Past president Toni Bell...
by Larry Oskin
The Clermont City Council invited a group of ten local high school teens to make a formal presentation based upon their research and work with City Management over the past year. Shannon Schmidt, Clermont’s Director of Economic...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont continues its partnership of Lending Library book boxes.
Visit Hope International Church, 13806 State Rd 33, Groveland, for a first-hand look at the lending library children’s book opportunity.
Free Children’s books are...
Pig on the Pond is Back! POG is an annual festival celebrating its 21st Anniversary of bringing fun to the south Lake Community with delicious barbecue, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and fireworks. Enjoying the festival? Send photos to news@SLTABLET.com for...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed local members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA) is the largest Christian campus ministry in the world. The FCA is on more campuses than the next three largest...
submitted by Michelle Delaney and Roaring Rooney
SunCreek Brewery's 2-day St. Patrick's Day Celebration was overcast, chilly and, at times, rainy. It was just like a typical March day in Ireland. And just like in Ireland, the weather didn't dampen...
The Lake County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) installed local leaders to its 2021-22 Board of Directors. FPRA State President Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC, swore in the public relations professionals, who will hold office for one...
Lake County Commissioners unanimously approved the adoption of a new county logo at today’s board meeting. The logo was created by Lake County’s Office of Communications team at no additional expense and features a picturesque sunset, a blue heron,...
Lake County is launching a Road Reporter application for residents to give feedback regarding road conditions throughout the county.
The Road Reporter uses GPS mapping technology to allow residents to submit reports about infrastructure issues, such as signs, potholes, streetlights...
Lake County’s 8th Annual Landscape & Garden Fair offers free nature-based activities for the entire family next weekend.
The event will be held Saturday, April 13 from 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday, April 14 from 10 am -...
Article by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
pictures taken by Dave Worthington.
October 2, 2021 - Mount Dora, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in the Mount Dora Christian Academy Run for the Hills Invitational on Saturday morning....
Denise Burry, Executive Director of the Forward Paths Foundation, will be the guest speaker at the Blessed Sacrament Women's Club monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16.
Forward Paths Foundation mission is to aid Lake County's homeless unaccompanied youth and youth aging out...
"Great things are happening at Minneola Charter School and our brand new gym will surely be a hub of activity now and in the future!", said School Principal Sharry Watts.
Principal Watts continued, "I am so excited about this addition...
Clermont Waterfront parkrun turns six this week and will be hosting its 283rd free 5k.
In that time, 7,596 different people have completed 24,664 5ks. Participants have spent a combined total of 1 year, 176 days, 18 hours, 36 minutes,...
On Saturday, October 23, the city of Mascotte went pink thanks to Mascotte Police Chief Eric Pederson and his team. The MPD hosted the second, very successful "Cruiser for the Cause" fundraiser in support of the Greater Clermont Cancer...
Phyllis Capece, President of Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women (BSCCW), presented a check in the amount of $2,000.00 to Michelle Berardi representative of Blessed Sacrament Outward Sign. BSCCW is using the proceeds from its annual Luncheon and Fashion...
Orlando Health’s popular employee benefit, the Preferred Education Program, has expanded. Effective November 10, Orlando Health team members will be able to pursue an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate at Lake Sumter State College or St. Petersburg College without incurring...
Lake County’s fertilizer ordinance is intended to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes by adding application restrictions while utilizing Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles. The ordinance, recommended by the Keep Lake Beautiful Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners...
AdventHealth held a Fall-themed Festival to celebrate the grand opening of its new Clermont emergency room on Sunday, November 14. Approximately 500 community residents attended the celebration and enjoyed music from a bluegrass band, free light bites, flowers, and a...
East Ridge High School's Culinary Management Team recently won 2nd place in the National ProStart Invitational in Washington, D.C.
The team won the state competition in March, earning a spot to represent Florida in the national competition. The National ProStart...
The town of Montverde will light up with holiday spirit on Saturday, December 4th beginning on 6 pm. The evening will take place with the Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting, along with Free hot dogs and snacks, sing-a-long carols, and Santa...
Celebrate the in-home release of Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” with Orlando Cat Café on Saturday, June 1st from 10 am – 12 pm. The Walt Disney Studios In-Home Publicity Team will be onsite with a chance to win a...
By Marty Proctor
On November 21, the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) hosted a hike and creek viewing at Wolf Branch Sink Preserve. Over 200 members of the public came to visit and hike during the four-hour opening. A one-mile...
What’s better than creamy, yummy Ritter’s Frozen Custard on a hot, humid June evening? How about enjoying it with friends/family and supporting Cooper Memorial Library at the same time?
Visit Ritter’s Frozen Custard located at 2560 East Hwy 50, Suite 114, Clermont, Tuesday,...
Articles and Photos by Larry Oskin
Lisa Harris, President, and Kathy Henderson, Show Director of the South Lake Art League are pleased to announce the opening of their newest year-end 2021 Elementary School Student Art Show. Students from four area...
Fifty West is the vision of Thomas Kovatch, the principal member of Fifty West Realty LLC. Kovatch was unable to find a professional building in the south Lake area meeting his expectations, so he decided to build a Class A professional...
On December 18th, the Clermont Police Department hosted a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint. The checkpoint was a great success and would not have been possible without the help from so many others.
Thank you to our law enforcement partners: Lake County...
Clermont Toastmasters held its annual Officer Elections on May 20.
Congratulations to outgoing officers: President Nancy Wilkins, Vice President Education Landon Proctor, Vice President Membership Donna Wong, Treasurer Terri Wells, Vice President Jacquie Peterson, Secretary Lisa Yang, and Sergeant At...
As a reminder, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) continues to offer Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines and testing at the following locations:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m....
Only a person with a pet can explain the bond shared and the love experienced between pet and owner. The pain and sorrow felt from the loss of a pet is sometimes overwhelming.
Today, I received a plea to help...
Lake County Schools will begin accepting applications for 2022-23 Educational Choice transfers from Lake County residents on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The Open Enrollment window will remain open through Apr 29 for Lake residents. A second 2022-23 window, for all...
Along with the promise of higher-paying jobs, Kroger’s entry into Central Florida will also help hungry students and families at Windy Hill Middle School in Clermont.
At the groundbreaking for its customer fulfillment center in Groveland today, Kroger representatives presented...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed Real Life Christian Academy to its family of High School Kiwanis Key Clubs.
A charter party to kick off the new club was attended on Tuesday by students, staff and Kiwanis members, including...
Summer camps provide students with fun and engaging activities where new friendships and great memories are made. Camp Invention, hosted at Montverde Academy for two weeks this summer, is a nationally acclaimed summer program developed in 1990 where Science...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with AgeWave Solutions, Inc recently dedicated the first Habitat home of 2022.
AgeWave Solutions, Inc was the presenting sponsor for the Women Build project in May 2021, which aims to build and repair...
On August 14 at 11 am, Animal League volunteers and a few and their furry friends excitedly gathered at Petco-Clermont, 2561 E. Highway 50, Clermont, to receive a $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation.
As one of the nation's largest...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Historic Village hosted the February South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders After Hours event. Many attendees came dressed in historic costumes to mix and mingle and party like it...