The South Lake Chamber of Commerce helps add credibility, awareness, and integrity to your business. Members enjoy increased visibility, educationally-based workshops and plenty of socially safe networking opportunities in our local community like their Business After Hours and First...
By John Hotaling
Our school building is no more, the lockers and classrooms, shop rooms, band rooms, auditorium and lunchroom, locker rooms and showers and chem labs all gone.
What remains of CHS is US, our memories, our triumphs and failures...
No one wants to experience a new issued stay-at-home order or the need for businesses to close once again
As of July 4, the Florida Department of Health reported 200,000 positive cases of COVID and 3,731 related deaths, As the...
by Linda Charlton
It's midday in the media center at East Ridge High School, and band director Jack Hart is ready to greet his next class of students. If he had a band room, he would be in it. If...
By Kevin Grogan, DashSports
Moving into a new town like Minneola can be challenging. Starting over in most aspects of your life simply put, takes time. That is unless you just take the leap and jump right into it! Jeff...
Millions of Americans will celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22.
The City of Clermont has declared April 'Water Conservation Month" and asked each citizen and business to help protect our precious resource, by practicing water saving measures and becoming...
In observance of Earth Day And Our Environment - the City of Clermont kicked-off the month by declaring April as Water Conservation Month.
Clermont Mayor Gail Ash read a proclamation at a City Council Meeting declaring Clermont as working to...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball fell to Lincoln Land Community College in the opening round match in three sets at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va.
The loss knocks the Lakehawks out of National Championship contention, but...
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Clermont Memorial Day service will be held Monday, May 27, at 11:00 am at the Clermont waterfront pavilion, 330 Third St., Clermont.
The program is sponsored by Tomoka Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; Sgt. I.W. Hatcher, Jr. Marine Corp...
Submitted by Marty Proctor
At the annual meeting of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) on Saturday, April 8 at 9:30 am, a presentation and group discussion covering DarkSky concepts will be shared with the group. The FNPS annual meeting...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Mohawk Surgery Center celebrated its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This new surgery center was developed by Dr. Feiner, Dr. Abukhadrah and Dr. Rahhal. They...
Here are some things coming to the South Lake area:
Staybridge Suites: Plans for construction, located by Chick-Fil-A, on Hwy 27 and Hammock Ridge Road, has been proposed and under consideration by the City of Clermont (follow the Staybridge Suites...
City Buildings will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day
Kehlor Recreation Center
Clermont Arts & Recreation Center
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Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Rosie and I am as sweet as my name. I am a 50#, 3-year-old German Shepherd blend and I am looking for my forever family. I came to The Animal League...
Boat ramp not going to Hiawatha Preserve Site
Submitted by the Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation
A vote to abandon the permit to build a boat ramp at Hiawatha Preserve has been added to the agenda for this week's city...
Bigard is the College’s 7th President and First Female
Lake-Sumter State College is excited to announce the inauguration of Dr. Heather Bigard as the College’s 7th president on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Everett A. Kelly Convocation...
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration administers the loan programs and options, and they are detailed...
submitted By Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Come to the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, this coming Saturday, August 6thfrom 1:00 to 3:00 PM to join the young and the young at heart for the third annual People’s Choice...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Were you born and raised in Clermont? Did you move here when you were young enough to still go to school? If you fit either of these two categories and are of a...
2018 Downtown Clermont Art Festival
Last Call For Early-Bird Artist Registration Discounts!
All Fine Artists and Fine Crafters are invited to submit early-bird discounted applications with digital samples of your artwork for the 12th Annual Downtown Clermont Art Festival. The Early...
Gwen Carter of the Clermont Garden Club and author Tracy L. Smoak are hosting a flower-arranging party to create cheerful vases on Feb 11 from 4-5 pm at Clermont Garden Club, 849 West Ave. Clermont,
Materials will be provided but...
Start 2022 with an almost guaranteed 5k personal best at AdventHealth’s Florida’s Fastest 5k race presented by Kroger on Saturday, January 22nd.
This point-to-point USATF certified distance course at Lake Louisa State Park provides participants with a smooth paved route...
Clermont teens, Gaia Porter and Brehana Francis, were recently spotlighted as Clermont Teen Talent.
Gaia Porter is a 14-year-old artist and illustrator. She has been drawing since the age of three. She loves art, dinosaurs and animals. She has found...
Dominique Ward, assistant principal at Lake Hills School, has been named principal at Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center. She replaces Gregg Dudley, who was recently names principal of The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake.
Ward began her education career...
Lake Sumter State College is hosting an independent TEDx event on February 15. The event will feature local speakers from the college and our local communities. The theme for this event is “Transformation”.
TED is an annual event that brings...
Beta Theta is holding its 16th Mardi Gras Celebration at the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 18. Celebrate the evening surrounded by friends and family while dining, dancing and enjoying the entertainment. Wear your Mardi Gras costume;...
Advent Health appeared before Clermont City Council to request the rezoning of property located at 14138 State Road 50 from C-2 General Commercial to a Planned Unit Development.
City Council unanimously approved the zoning change which will allow Advent Health...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners today presented a proclamation to Lake County Fire Rescue and Lake EMS personnel designating May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Lake County.
Proclamation
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service;...
by Sandie Stacy
The Corporal Program is designed to provide career development opportunities and prepare the men and women of the Clermont Police Department for future advancement.
The Clermont Police Department recently promoted eight of its finest into the new program.
Congratulations...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions start to ease, we look back at scenes from a pandemic. Some are totally normal, others are normal only when seen through the lens of a global health crisis....
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) has announced this month that Executive Director Kathy Smith will be retiring at the end of the month. Smith's successor, Laura Michalski has also been announced...
submitted by The Animal League
Mayweather is a male Domestic Long Hair kitten. This exuberant and playful boy has several brothers and sisters also seeking adoption!
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on average...
City of Groveland - Groveland’s public safety and public works staff were out in force Wednesday after Tuesday’s hailstorm that saw nearly baseball-size hail pummel the Lake County city. Deputy Fire Chief Erich Thiemann said that Groveland fire and...
"Monday is DAR Day" in the genealogy room at Cooper Memorial Library, 2nd floor. If you have an American revolutionary soldier or civilian in your family or think you might, Daughters of the American Revolution can help you decode documents...
Grace Young, a rising fifth grader at Montverde Academy is a competitive figure skater who represents the Figure Skating Club of Osceola. The club’s home rink is in Kissimmee, Florida. Grace competed in her first national competition this past weekend,...
Lake County has taken and is continuing to take significant steps to support efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.
First and foremost, if you or one of your family members are experiencing symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, please...
Congregation Sinai will host an exciting Spring Oldie’s Concert with music from the 50's, 60's and 70's starting at 7 pm on Saturday night, May 18 at 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland, FL 34736. This concert is open to...
Curious about Toastmasters? Visiting a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
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Take the moment to commemorate our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. If you get an opportunity, visit the resting places of our local heroes at Oak Hill Cemetary on East Avenue, Clermont. Over 430 flags were placed on their graves.
Seven Kiwanis Club of Clermont Key Club Members from East Ridge High School, South Lake High School, Hope Preparatory Academy and Montverde Academy will receive 2500.00 scholarships this year for a total of 17,500.00 awarded.
South Lake High School
Charita Budram
Savannah...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On Friday night December 9, Groveland hosted its tree lighting ceremony. Keeping the family-friendly focus, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were in attendance, happily visiting with kids and their parents inside the Puryear...
BY Derrick Chubbs
For most people, “storm preparedness” means gathering bottled water and essentials, topping off the gas tank, and keeping one eye on the news. But what does it mean for the local food bank?
As Central Florida’s emergency food...
written by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
The Knights played three games in their second week but unfortunately were unable to secure a victory. See below for full game recaps and statistics from week two.
December 10, 2019 - Windermere, Florida
The...
Clermont Welcomes Visitors! You probably noticed construction going on at 12th Street and SR50. When completed, the formidable structure will provide a marker to the entrance to the west side of the City of Clermont. A structure will be located on the eastern...
Downtown Clermont Mega Food Truck Rally will take place Saturday, January 11 from 2 pm – 9 pm. There will be a wide variety of food, entertainment by Anita Drink Bank, a Rock Climbing Wall, Kid Zone, crafters, and...
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...
Included in the 23-24 State Budget, the Town of Oakland was awarded a $2 million legislative appropriation for an innovative alternative water project. The appropriation will pay for a large portion of the project, with the Town also committing...
The city of Clermont may not be holding its annual “Red, White and Boom!” this year but that isn’t keeping our little friend from celebrating Independence Day! Before cooking out and perhaps setting off a few fireworks of your...