This is YOUR official invitation to meet at the Citrus Tower for the Second Annual Baby DJ Event. Last year, the community came together and because of your generous donations, over 1,300 TOYS were collected!
Johnny Magic is back and...
By Kevin Grogan
Most locals will tell you the most upbeat coach at Clermont's National Training Center is Stacy Loudon. Constantly on the move up and down the hall in the Center, Stacy Loudon brings a sense of passion and...
"Wespeak For Them" is a local special needs awareness and support group founded 12 years ago by Kandi Alexander. The group, located in South Lake County, share ideas, solutions and, best of all friendships! Kandi is also a member of...
In just one year, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion-Blue Cedar has become of vital importance to the community, serving more than 11,000 patients between the emergency room and outpatient services.
On June 6 members of the South...
On Saturday, December 11, the City Of Minneola hosted its 4th Annual Moonlight Parade. The event, a sparkling extravaganza of twinkling lights, was enjoyed by all those attending.
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Downtown Clermont Mega Food Truck Rally will take place Saturday, June 22 from 4 pm - 9 pm. At 2 pm, roads close on West Montrose from City Hall to the former Police Station and on to 7th and...
According to Wikipedia encyclopedia, “Family Tree Maker is genealogy software that allows a researcher to keep track of information collected during research and to create reports, charts, and books containing that information." This is one of the easiest-to-use software available for both...
You are invited to join the Clermont Toastmasters in its new location at the Eglise Baptiste de Clermont Church located on 510 West Minneola Ave, Clermont.
Congratulate to this week's winners! Landon Proctor, Spark Plug Award; Jacki Greene, Best Evaluator; Regina...
One elementary school teacher, two high school teachers and one middle school teacher are starting off 2022 right. A panel of six independent judges named four deserving individuals as finalists for the 2023 Lake County Schools Teacher of the...
On Thursday evening, owners Darren and Karen Johnson welcomed business members and friends to this month's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Darren is an authority on hosting events having worked for over 36 years planning mega-events...
Here is your chance to race through one of the largest and most beautiful tree farms in the country, right here in Groveland. The Cherrylake Farm Races, presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, is getting ready for the...
Submitted by Martin Proctor
When Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC), found out that it lost its primary sponsor and grant money for its "need-based" summer student feeding program in South Lake County, the center was unsure where the funds would come...
Hunger Advocates Will Enjoy a Day of Garden Party Inspired Elegance While Raising Funds to Fight Hunger
On Saturday, May 21st, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its first-ever Ultimate Garden Party fundraising event to support the nonprofit’s...
Due to the increasing demand for back to school immunization, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be conducting walk-in immunization clinics on Thursday, August 8th from 1-4 pm for kindergarten and 7th grade only at...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a joint planning work group meeting with all municipalities in Lake County on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Harris Room in the Venetian Center, located at 1 Dozier...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at a collection event.
The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting the items from...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a detailed account of Clermont's past. The book was compiled by members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. Currently, two of the books are being distributed by the Association...
Montverde Academy starts the school year with an inaugural “Vocal Salon,” hosted by the Vocal Music Conservatory students. The salon setting of a 1940s inspired nightclub provides the intimate space to share performances that spotlight the "Great American Songbook,"...
Upper School students from Montverde Academy volunteered at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM) by assisting with the lunch service for the family section of the program. They helped organize and clean the kitchen as well as prepare the...
In an effort to fulfill the organization's vision of inclusion and participation of individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of the community, Building Blocks Ministries Community Involvement Class participates in Support Our Troops ‘Troopon Project”. Each week individuals in...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
There are from 100-150 Model T “Tin Lizzies” participating in all or part of the Model T Ford Winter Tour in 2022. Tin Lizzie Club of North Central Florida came whizzing through south Lake...
by Kendyl Cardwell
September is here, and fall is definitely not in the air. Humid and summerlike conditions still greeted the 131 participants, but it didn’t manage to stifle the energy at the Clermont waterfront parkrun. As always, the volunteers...
The 30th annual Clermont High School All-Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 30, in the Wesley Center of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, 715 W. Juniata Street, Clermont.
Any student who attended CHS, their spouse or guests, as well as...
Schools were closed September 3 and September 4 in Lake County as forecasts predicted a heavy impact from Hurricane Dorian, but students will not have to make up those missed days.
Superintendent Diane Kornegay announced at today’s School Board workshop...
Article and Photo by Ted Luebbers
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Keep Lake Beautiful, A Keep America Beautiful Affiliate, is seeking residents and volunteers to participate in the Lake County Countywide Cleanup on Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to noon. Volunteers are needed to help cleanup along roadways and...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake welcomed Lt. Gary Schindele, USNSCC Commanding Officer, to speak at the meeting, after which the club presented him with a check to help support the Clermont Battalion of the Navy Sea Cadets.
The US...
Clermont will once again host the Fondo cycling event on Sunday, October 13 beginning at 8 am. This event attracts both recreational and competitive cyclists who choose from one of three distances: 30 miles, 50 miles or 75 miles. While...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its monthly breakfast at the Clermont City Center on Friday, April 15. More than 150 local business leaders attended the informational gathering.
The Main Event sponsors of the breakfast were Find, Feed & Restore...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Florida Dermatology & Skin Cancer Centers has successfully grown by offering premier quality professional and cosmetic dermatology with skin cancer treatments here in Central Florida. These comprehensive dermatology centers are growing daily...
Clermont Garden Club's Spring Garden Festival will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9 am - 1 pm. at 849 W. DeSoto and Center Lake.
By Grand Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
Winter Garden - For the second year in a row, East Ridge girls cross country team is heading to the regional meet for the second year in a row!
The East Ridge High School...
CLERMONT - When Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis selected his six picks to replenish the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board earlier this week, Clermont’s Building Official Mark Grenier was on that list.
“Mark is very knowledgeable and has tons...
The City of Groveland begins its holiday festivities on Friday, December 13th. A tree lighting ceremony will kick off the season. Mr. and Mrs. Claus are taking time to visit the Groveland Festival and take pictures with good boys...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theater hosted its final performance of the popular matinee series, ‘You Are Still There’ created by Clermont’s own Emmy and Peabody Award winner, Charlie Grinker.
Grinker,...
James (Jim) Purvis (Clermont City Council Seat 2) and incumbent Heidi L. Brishke (City Council Seat 4) were sworn into office for two-year terms at the November 19 council meeting.
Jim Purvis received 1,816 votes cast. Opponent Joe Gustafson received...
Tavares – Are you ready to hop, skip and run through summer? The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will unveil Born Learning Trail signs donated by the United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties in a public ceremony...
In a proclamation issued by the city of Clermont, Mayor Gail Ash declared November as National American Indian Heritage Month.
Whereas, the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by American Indians and indigenous people; and
Whereas,...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
The Caribbean American Association of Lake County successfully hosted its annual Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival event at Clermont Waterfront Park with plenty of foods, educational opportunities, big-name, live entertainment...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Dr. Caryn Long, Middle School science teacher, has been selected as one of 39 outstanding educators to join the Space Foundation’s Teacher Liaison program in 2020, including six international applicants from India,...
OAKLAND, FL — Vice Mayor Michael Satterfield, Chair of School Advisory Committee for the Oakland Avenue Charter School, has been named a winner of a 2022 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award. The award was presented during the June 14 Oakland...
Houndhaven, Inc. announced today it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
Houndhaven rescues dogs and puppies from life-threatening circumstances restores them to health and places them in...
At a recent dinner, Beta Theta Awards Chairpersons Terry Moherek and Lucy Hage announced that Irv Stacy has been selected as the 2022-2023 Beta Theta Zeus (Man of the Year). This award is given to a man who has...
Submitted by Doug Shields
The Central Florida Sand Mining Association has filed an application to change our Lake County Comprehensive plan and exclude themselves from open space requirements in the Green Swamp. The proposed application, linked above in the first...
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...
If you had planned to pitch a tent and camp under the stars at Clermont's Waterfront Park on February 8, you'll need to wait until next year. The popular weekend of family fun is Sold Out.
Next year, sign up early.
Groveland – The Lake County Office of Visit Lake will host a virtual application learning session for the Lake County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital Projects Funding Program at 9 a.m. on Mon., July 25, via Zoom. Advance registration...
The Friends of Marion Baysinger Memorial Library are hosting a 3-day Winter Book Sale on January 23 (10 am - 8 pm), January 24 (10 am – 3 pm), and January 25 (10 am - 1 pm) at the...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
F45 Training Studio just opened in the Clermont Kings Ridge Publix Shopping Center. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce team, supportive businesses and many local dignitaries were on hand for a ribbon-cutting...
Early Thursday morning, residents gathered at the Clermont City Center to hear The State of the City Address presented by City Manager Darren Gray. Gray, manager of Clermont since 2012, has been a driving force in the successful rebranding...