October Library Plant: Clermont Garden Club member, Teresa Alvarez, (shown with Cooper Librarian Amy Hand) has brought a “Chlorophytum comosum” also known as spider plant, to display at the library this October. This plant is very easy to grow and...
Show Mother Nature some love on Saturday, April 23 at Clermont’s Earth Day and Lake Clean-Up Festival at Lake Hiawatha Preserve.
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 on about 2,000 college campuses to promote ecology and respect for...
Doris Bloodsworth, a longtime South Lake resident, historian, Pulitzer-nominated writer, and named Lake County Historian of the Year has been presenting a preview of the upcoming book, "Clermont: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions" to civic...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host two musical acts in May as part of its Cooper Concert Series.
Jubilant Strings will perform at the Library on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 108. Jubilant...
The Clermont Garden Club will be holding its Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 2 pm at its the Clermont Garden Cub, located at 849 West Avenue, near downtown Clermont.
The sale features plants...
To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, all the women in the world who have made a positive impact on the people they love.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
The City of Clermont’s new Kehlor Recreation Center is complete, and the public is invited to a ribbon-cutting and open house at 10 am on November 15 at 466 W. Minneola Ave. in Downtown Clermont.
After the ribbon-cutting, attendees will...
The 2022 Lake County Community Service Awards ceremony was recently held at the Venetian Center in Leesburg.
“The Chamber is proud to have successful and outstanding business and individuals to nominate and even more thrilled to have them be...
When the days grow short and the summer fades and there’s a bit of a chill – why not get cozy with a great book or DVD? The monthly Friends of the Cagan Crossings Library Book sale is Saturday,...
On Friday, May 27th, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, the city of Groveland will host a Memorial Day Ceremony and free breakfast in honor of community veterans.
The event will be held at the Puryear Building & Veteran's Park,...
The following students were nominated by their instructors because of their outstanding academic achievement, honorable work ethic, great attitude, and their involvement at school and in the community. The students of the month received a certificate of achievement, a...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
Last Friday, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks led a coffee and conversation meeting with many local politicians, residents, and special guests at Cheezer's Palace in downtown Clermont. Parks welcomed special guest Daniel Webster, US...
Thrive Clermont will host its first-ever Winter Festival, a one-of-a-kind event geared towards honoring its Circle Member supporters and volunteers for aiding in the mission of empowering teens to succeed. This event which doubles as a fundraiser to fund...
OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland invites visitors to explore its new joint history and art exhibition: “Old Town Road” and “Land, Water, Air” at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center. An open house will be...
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Cypress Ridge Elementary’s Terrific Kids Chosen this November!
Kindergarten: Gabrielle Richards, Christian McCoy, Zeke Glim, Agatha...
On July 11 and July 18 "Only" between 11 am and 4 pm., kittens and adults cats will be available as furever friends. What a great opportunity to find your best friend and help the Animal League!
50% off kittens and...
by Michelle Delaney
SOUTH LAKE TABLET
No telling where life will lead us so for 2020 I am going to enjoy the happy moments.
I don't normally make new year resolutions. I gave that up years ago. Every January 1, I'd resolve...
Many people in the unincorporated area of South Lake County are waiting weeks to have their trash picked up.
Response from Lake County: The Lake County Division of Solid Waste’s vendor for residential trash and recycling collection, Waste Pro,...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
The Knights played two games in their fourth week. Unfortunately, East Ridge dropped both of those games in their return from winter break.
January 7, 2020 - Clermont, Florida
The East Ridge High School...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Actor, Writer, and Director Jordan Peele’s third horror movie NOPE arrives in theaters this weekend. NOPE is about the Haywood family, who are horse trainers living on a secluded California ranch. A mysterious entity...
Uncle Kenny's BBQ has fired up its ovens and is now serving Uncle Kenny's St Louis Style Pizza!
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Uncle Kenny's newest addition. Drop by and enjoy Uncle Kenny's award winning BBQ...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Kassier Kyler-Murry has become a very caring and committed champion for Clermont and South Lake. She continues to organize and successfully hold events to help charities, children, underprivileged families,...
The Civil Air Patrol’s Lake Composite Squadron FL-021 cadets will be assisting with the Liberty Foundation Fly-In at the Leesburg International Airport at Sunair Aviation on February 1 and 2, 2020.
The Liberty Foundation’s new 2020 “Salute to Veterans” tour...
by Jennifer Ganley, Kiwanis of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) was pleased to welcome Brian Broadway and Shannon Herrera to its August 11 meeting. They presented the club with information about Find, Feed & Restore (FFR). ...
Windy Hill Middle School has been named an AVID National Demonstration School, the second Lake County public school to earn the distinction.
“I could not be more proud of the hard work put in by our students, teachers and staff...
The Unofficial results of the Lake County 2022 Primary Election have been posted at LakeVotes.gov. The results include Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting and all Election Day precincts.
The results do not include provisional ballots, or ballots with signature issues that may...
With two new schools opening in south Lake County over the next three years, the district is making plans to shift attendance boundaries in that area to minimize the chances of crowding and to address projected student population growth.
Some...
Pastfinders DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) will meet virtually once a month on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30.
This will be a discussion and help session rather than a class and cover some basics and, of course, the major testing...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello there!
My name is Oreo just like those delicious people cookies! I am 4 years old and have been at the rescue for 781 days. They think I am a Dalmatian Blend but who knows! I bet...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Mayor, Tim Murry was the featured speaker at the September meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. As he did last year, Mayor Murry gave the members of the Historical Society an overview...
Clermont Police have made an arrest of a suspect in a sexual battery and lewd/lascivious molestation case.
Clermont Police Investigators have arrested Jubal Odell Patrick Shoulders, male, 33 years of age, a Clermont resident. He was charged with (1) count...
OAKLAND, FL — Offering exciting experiences and classic holiday joy, the Town of Oakland is thrilled to announce “Santa’s Lane” is returning bigger and jollier than ever with more sparkling lights and new activities including an alpine slide, snow...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Mrs. Joslyn Roberts-Judy teaches 7th grade life science and robotics in the Middle School at Montverde Academy. This summer, she traveled to Saco, Maine, for a professional development institute at The Teacher Institute for Watershed...
by Michelle Delaney
Let’s Talk About COVID-19
As everybody hunkers down, there is less local news, community events, club updates, school activities. I never thought that the effect of the virus would affect the SOUTH LAKE TABLET and how we report...
OAKLAND, FL — The Oakland Police Department is proud to welcome Darron T. Esan as its new police chief. Chief Esan brings 26 years of law enforcement experience and recently retired from the Orlando Police Department at the rank...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
A rainy summer that was capped off by the torrential rainfall of Hurricane Ian has led to swollen water levels at the Johns Lake Boat Ramp located on Lake Avenue, near the Lake and...
To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. Today, as of 11 am., there are 830 total**...
Mascotte is celebrating its 1st Annual Hometown Holiday with lots of fun-filled family activities
Thursday, December 1, at 7 pm, Mascotte will kick off the holidays at Tedder-Thomas Memorial Civic Center at its tree lighting. There will be music, a...
Submitted by the Neighborhood Center of South Lake
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake hosted a 50th Anniversary Garden Party Fundraiser on Oct. 8, 2022, at Mission Inn Resort and Club which raised more than $21,000 for the organization. The...
As we lose our sense of security, let's keep our sense of humor....LAUGH. It's important to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously but that shouldn't mean facing each day in gloom and doom.
Everyone should find their new normal. My new normal...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Members from the Clermont Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Department met on Friday, December 9th for the 10th Annual Battle of the Badges Basketball Game. The police department team...
William “Bill” Wilkins began his CDL training with two goals in mind: to be able to create a better work-life balance and have a stable plan for the future.
Wilkins, who was born and raised in Central Florida, didn’t always...
When the plea went out that donations were needed as quickly as possible to support a new community initiative, "Feed The Frontline Heroes", Beta Theta-ESA immediately reacted and made a contribution.
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake and The South...
Submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
Our very own Elves, Connie Carlson, Helen Cooney and Debbie Milwee made a delivery of toys and gifts to the Clermont Head Start Program helping to make the holiday special for the little ones! ...
Aubree Nicole DeWitt is a petite, fun-loving 5-year old girl with a lot of courage and an unstoppable will to live.
She was born with Hypo-Plastic Left Heart Syndrome, a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of...
Beta Theta’s 16th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration is back! After two years of COVID restrictions, the members of Beta Theta are ready to hold their signature, costumed event on Saturday, February 18th at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Beta Theta ESA was...
On May 2, Well Of Hope Food Bank partnered with New Water Church and Medicare Plans and Access (MPA), in a Food Drop at Backlot Apartment, located 8600 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (Four Corners area). More than 80-percent...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club (Dist. 7)
The Clermont Woman's Club recently donated to the charities they support in the South Lake Community. Donations were delivered to the Cooper Memorial Library, New Beginnings, Canine Companions, Find, Feed & Restore,...
On Friday, May 22, at 11 am, a ceremony was held at the Clermont Police Department to honor the memory of fallen Clermont Officer Conrad Buckley who recently past from complications from the COVID-19 virus.
The Kiwanis Club of South...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
There is something romantic about the idea of riding on a train as it goes swaying along on the tracks. Some say the motion and the clickity-clack sounds just make one so relaxed...