Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
South Lake Technology Resource Center (SLTRC) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sterling and Benita Reed of Vibrantek partnered with Evelisse Bookhout at Hands of Hope America to open South...
Lake County Schools is excited to announce that during the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year, every student in a district-operated school will receive a Chromebook computer to support the district’s common instructional vision and provide support for...
UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, the University of Florida’s local Extension campus in Tavares, will be offering a variety of educational programs for the public during the month of September.
Thursday, September 19
The National Diabetes Prevention Program Extension will host an...
The Clermont Woman’s Club honors and thanks Clermont Service workers on “Make a Difference Day” every year.
On April 20th, members of the Woman's Club prepared home-made sandwiches, baked goods and snacks and delivered them to Clermont Fire and Rescue,...
FROM FDOT:
Beginning Tuesday, July 21, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin shifting traffic on State Road 33 to a temporary bridge in preparation for the demolition of the old Green Swamp Bridge and construction of a replacement...
It’s teatime! Treat mom to a uniquely British tradition this Mother’s Day at the Orlando Cat Café on Sunday, May 9. During this two-hour experience, guests will enjoy an amazing spread of sweet and savory treats and a variety...
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...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Video by SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Clermont Fire and Police Departments hosted the 20th anniversary of 9-11-2001 with a memorial service to honor the victims and heroes of that tragic day.
The ceremonial program featured...
April 6th kicks off Montverde's Spring Concert In The Park Series. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds of Blue Stone Circle at the Kirk Park Stage, 17436 Division Street. Music and fun begin at 6 pm. The...
Article and Pictures by Linda Charlton
'Normal' can take many shapes and sizes. On Monday and Tuesday in Clermont, normal was a large room full of teachers, gathering for breakfast and screaming with joy. The occasion was the South Lake...
Gloria continues to tempt the senses of her customers and friends with her artfully designed, perfectly baked, and tastefully decadent cakes. She comes to the community from Venezuela, where she began perfecting her talents. The South Lake Tablet was...
Feature Story by Larry H. Oskin
Steve Smith retired about fifteen years ago to Clermont after a successful career in the banking industry in Columbus, Ohio. Smith shares, “On one Sunday morning following church service way back in January 2007...
by Kendyl Cardwell
This past weekend at the Clermont waterfront parkrun, we were happy to see many new faces coming out for the first time. There were 31 first timers this weekend, many of whom were from the local area....
Matlack’s Outlet Garden Center and Tree Farm on C.R. 561, south of Hwy. 50, has been chosen as the Clermont Garden Clubs’ “Holiday Yard of the Month”.
You will find acres of quality trees, bushes, and flowers to turn...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
November 5, 2022 - Tallahassee, Florida
On Saturday morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country season came to an end with the conclusion of the Class 4A State Championships at Apalachee Regional Park...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced that the City of Groveland’s Council Member Mike Radzik was recently appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2021-2022 Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee,...
Clermont Toastmasters
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending 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...
MVA Lower School’s Liliana Parker recently took first place at the Malibu Rider Experience. The Malibu Rider Experience is a water sports-filled weekend for all abilities with family-friendly instruction and competition. Liliana, who is in grade 4, beat out the competition in...
Submitted by Nick Jones
CLERMONT-MINNEOLA LIONS CLUB was the host for GIVE A DAY FOUNDATION kids on the Lions shooting range in Groveland on Saturday, August 4th.
Lion Dan Strauss and Otis Taylor of the GAD Foundation put the program together. ...
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...
By Kevin Grogan, Dash-Sports
imagine being the very best student at the most prestigious prep school around. Now throw into the mix that you were a huge part of the very best high school basketball team of all time; a...
Submitted by the Animal League
Dimitri is a 6-year-old male Husky blend that weighs about 60 pounds. Dimitri is a big, gentle guy. He LOVES to cuddle and snuggle! He is good with other dogs with proper introduction and is house-trained! Call...
By Kevin Grogan
Six months after setting the double-amputee World Record at the Boston Marathon (02:42:24), Groveland resident Marko Chesto shattered his own record last week by finishing the Chicago Marathon in 2:37:23, breaking his old record by five minutes....
Randolph Waite has been elected to the City of Groveland Council District 5 by a sizeable lead against Margie Davidson Jones.
Last year, the Groveland City Council appointed Waite to serve as interim District 5 Councilmember to replace Jeff Shoobridge...
Article by Nick Jones
Clermont-Minneola Lions were the hosts for the District 35-O quarterly meeting held at the FUMC Wesley Center on Saturday, January 18. Club President Cliff Brown welcomed District Governor, Greg Evans and his cabinet of officers and...
Article and photos by Carl Gordon
Yummi's Frozen Yogurt and Cafe: It all starts when you grab a cup, fill it up, choose toppings and proceed to enjoy a sweet treat. The creamy, frozen flavors tickle the “taste buds” ending...
On Saturday, May 20, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary will be hosting a Spaghetti and meatballs dinner.
Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert.
dessert. Drinks will be available.
Eat in or take out for...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To register for a course, visit LSSC.edu/CE or contact Continuing Education at...
It's important to stay prepared before and after a storm.
Get A Plan!
A key way to cope with a disaster is to have a plan. Following an emergency or disaster, you may lose access to basic services, such as power...
By Ted Luebbers
The Villages Aviation Club located in The Villages FL donated $ 600 to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534. This transaction took place in the hangar of EAA Chapter 534 during a recent meeting on January 11, 2020...
Clermont Fire Department is determined to save as many four-legged lives as possible.
That’s why staff applied for pet oxygen masks from Invisible Fence of Central Florida, a request that was granted Dec. 9 with a special delivery to Station...
On Saturday, March 16, the Clermont Woman's Club is holding a large Estate-Garage Sale at 655 West Broom St. Clermont from 8 am to 2 pm as a fundraiser to help support the many charities that they support, such...
The Lake County Veterans Service office will be closed temporarily for annual training certifications Monday, Oct. 4 through Friday, Oct. 8. The office will resume normal business hours on Monday, Oct. 11.
If immediate assistance is needed while the office...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host Bavarian folk musicians, a book talk, and more during the month of September.
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., author Mary Flynn will host her show, Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on Wednesday, October 16th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in room 108 (first-floor community room) of the...
During the 790 West Minneola Avenue ground-breaking ceremony on August 26, 2017, Bill Downs, owner of Suncreek Brewery told those present that once he spoke with Economic Development Director Shannon Schmidt about the Downtown Master Plan and met with...
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...
GROVELAND - The Groveland City Council recently named J.S.J. Unlimited, LLC, the Business of the Month for April. The locally owned and operated landscape company, at 14435 Division St. in Groveland, was founded in 2011 and has been headquartered...
On Monday, February 4, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Florida House of Representative Anthony Sabatini (R) to his new office located at 1172 S. Grand Highway, Clermont. Following the ribbon cutting,...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Medicare Plans and Access recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest and second location at Cagan’s Crossing Four Corners in Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted the ribbon cutting. Numerous...
Join the family of the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire and help bring history to life.
Individuals are invited to audition to be a member of the faire ensemble on Saturday, August 21, at 10 am., at South Lake...
The district has expanded the list of sites where free meals will be offered to students during the extended statewide school closures, now expected to last until at least April 15.
Initially, meals were to be distributed at five locations...
The Annual Community Prayer Breakfast will be sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Clermont on Thursday, May 3, at 7:15 am at Real Life Christian Center, 1501 Steve's Road (Building C), Clermont.
The theme of this year's Prayer Breakfast is...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark Clinic to the south Lake community at an official ribbon cutting. The newly opened health-care clinic is located at 910 West Myers St., directly adjacent to SR 50 in...
Submitted by Phil MacHarg
A month shy of his 55th birthday, PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke of Clermont defeated top qualifier Jason Belmonte of Australia, 237-219, to win his 39th PBA Tour title in the Go Bowling! PBA Indianapolis...
On June 12, 1948, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was signed by President Truman. It allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the military. To commemorate the historical moment, Michael's Foundation is hosting a "Woman's Veterans Day"...
FAITH Neighborhood Center (FNC) was founded in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since, providing assistance to low-income families and individuals in South Lake County. Through community support and volunteers, the center has been able to offer food,...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks is inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 5, from 5:30 pm -7 pm at Mountaineer Coffee, located in the Citrus Tower at 141...
The Montverde Academy theatre department proudly announces the theatrical line-up for the 2019-20 season. These memorable theatrical presentations feature the Academy’s award-winning student performers who bring the characters to life on spectacular sets with impressive costumes that will captivate...
About 125-150 worshipers gathered on the grounds of Tuscanooga Baptist Church early Easter Sunday morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pastor Casey Ferguson shared the message of Christ's resurrection along with congregational music led by Patrick Gibson.
Following...