The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park are hosting their 5K (3.4 Mile) run/walk on Saturday, May 28, at 7:30 am, at Lake Louis State Park.
Amenities will include finisher medals, event T-shirts, USATF Certified monitored course, and Native plants....
Clermont – The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a Special Event Showing of the ballet Spartacus on Monday, September 10, at 1:45 pm in Room 108 B.
Spartacus is a ballet by Aram Khachaturian. The work follows the...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance (LPSLA) is proposing a new Center for Education, Arts, and Sports (CEAS), to re-establish the Clermont Elementary School in 2023. Their mission is focused on building...
It's Christmas-time in the small town of Fayro, Texas, and the Futrelle Sisters--Frankie (Dawn D. Davidson), Twink (Kristina Cumbie) and Honey Raye (Shelly Linder)--are not exactly in a festive mood.
A cranky Frankie is weeks overdue with her second set...
County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Tire Amnesty Day, held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 23 at the Lake County Landfill, 13130 County Landfill...
Submitted by Kendyl Cardwell
This summer’s parkruns are on a hot streak, literally and
figuratively. With temperatures close to 80 degrees and stifling
humidity, it was a difficult but rewarding day. Despite the not quite
ideal conditions, this weekend’s run had fantastic stats....
The City of Minneola will host its very First Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 pm. The Parade route encompasses South Main Avenue and Lake Minneola to the end of North Main Avenue. This festive,...
Clermont police officers responded to the area of CR455 and SR 50 at approximately 10 pm last night July 3, 2021, in reference to a male subject that was injured in the parking lot.
Upon arrival, officers observed an adult...
Don’t miss your chance to camp out at Waterfront Park.
Registration is now open for the City of Clermont’s third annual Great Clermont Campout. The event goes from 11 am Saturday, February 2, to 11 am Sunday, February 3 at...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, September 6 from 5:30 to 9 pm. With an exciting new live band, food trucks,...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
It was a great 2018 for Clermont’s Historic Village and the South Lake County Historical Society. Many people visited the Village, not only from Clermont, Lake County, Florida or even the...
submitted by John Langan
On June 20 and again on August 19, several families with children on the Autism spectrum helped to educate over 60+ police officers that have volunteered to serve as SROs during the 2018-2019 school year.
As part...
School is out for summer, but the district is already planning ahead for next school year by making sure we have enough teachers and other staff ready when students return in August.
Lake County Schools’ Teacher Hiring Event is scheduled...
Article by Marty Proctor
Wednesday afternoon, January 27, the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) unanimously approved the replacement of the Villa City dam on the Palatlakaha Creek. The dam was originally built in 1963. It has been repaired several times...
Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society will be hosting Gena Philibert-Ortega on Thursday, February 23 at Cooper Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. There will be a short Meet and Greet, future programs announcements and Gena will start at 5:00 PM.
Topic: Women Research...
Governor Rick Scott recently announced five awards for nearly $9 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature in 2017, provides $85 million...
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.
Imagine South Lake Charter School presents this month’s Terrific Kids:
Kindergarten: Madyson Claytor, Ainsley Long, Jayden Addo, Tatum Nelson,...
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.
Grades K-2
Roman Daniel, Mason Merrick, Elise Whyte, Eleni Harper, William McGuire, Jackson Micklos, Xavier Cappellano, Regan Bradshaw,...
submitted by Judy Pape, Sr. VP, VFW Auxiliary
On Saturday, September 17, from 2 pm to 4 pm, the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 is hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, including garlic bread, salad and dessert. Eat-in or take-out. Drinks...
For just $30 per year, rent a raised garden bed or a hydroponic garden tower at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (ARC).
Request an application at arcgarden@clermontfl.org or visit the ARC Mon –Fri 8 am to 5 pm.
Limited spots are...
The Clermont Police Department is excited to announce the opening of a Children’s Advocacy Center satellite office in Clermont, thanks to cooperation with the Lake Sumter Child Protection Team.
This partnership will help reduce transportation time and cost for families...
Fire Marshal Jennifer Pierce is scheduled to deploy to the State of Florida’s Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. She will relieve agency members currently working in the center as part of the Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team.
Clermont Fire...
Article by Marty Proctor
During a recent City Council meeting, Groveland Fire Department (GFD) Chief Kevin Carroll announced the realignment of titles for Division Chief Steve Smith and Division. Chief Josh Walsh. Their new titles moving from Fire Captains to...
The Town of Oakland and the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center are hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Health Fair in partnership with the Orange County Government and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County from 9 a.m....
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet SNOWMAN! I am a 7-month-old tabby and am looking for my forever family. I am the COOLEST kitty...I LOVE to play fetch! That’s right! I was in a foster home with doggies and watched...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
A career in healthcare can be a very rewarding career for the chosen few who make the medical nursing field their chosen path. A career that has ever-changing guidelines, long hours and often very...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is inviting the public to help support a culture of health in the community. Opportunities to participate include upcoming community health improvement plan (CHIP) webinars, team events, and focus group meetings.
2019...
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 collection event from 9 a.m. - noon on Thursday, March 11...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA recently contributed their loving support to Find, Feed, Restore, a local not-for-profit organization offering multiple housing solutions for families with children.
After 6 years of providing food, career development, computer training and job placement assistance, Brian and...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society
Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society is hosting a series of Saturday events at Cooper Memorial Library. These classes will be a special genealogical event once a month on a...
You won’t want to miss the Clermont Performing Arts Center’s (CPAC) special December lineup.
Two-holiday shows, an Emmy-winning producer and Clermont’s first-ever dueling piano show are coming to Lake County’s largest event venue this month. Mark your calendars and invite...
Steve Smith, Executive Director and Founder Of the New Beginnings of Central Florida
After searching for years to secure land for affordable housing in the Four Corners area, New Beginnings of Central Florida found a willing land seller.
A year ago,...
Groveland Masonic Lodge #190 F&AM, located at 320 E. Jim Payne Rd., has a long history of community service, dating back to March 14, 1909 when a group of Masonic Brothers met in the town of Mascotte to see...
Report from the DEPARTMENT. OF HEALTH IN LAKE COUNTY
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites revised schedule for the week of March 15, 2021, till further notice:
St. Patrick Catholic Church Site - 6803 Old...
"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...
On Saturday, October 5, the curtain opens on the 2019-20 season of amazing entertainment at The Clermont Performing Arts Center.
The season debuts with the iconic Tony Danza and his four-piece band’s hit show, “Standards & Stories.” The show combines timeless...
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,...
Today is National Read A Book Day! If you don't have the time to read a book today, choose a book you'd like to read, then visit your local library or book store.
Many of the Lake County Libraries presently...
The program year 2022-2023 was a busy one for the Clermont Garden Club. In addition to the usual meetings, field trips, plant sales & festivals, Fun-With-Flowers sessions, as well as monthly plant loans to Clermont City Hall and Cooper...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership is hosting its Annual Clermont Home & Vintage Market Festival on Saturday, February 22, from 10 am to 6 pm on West Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont.
The Clermont Vintage Market & Home Show is a...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
The 101st anniversary of the founding of Groveland was held at Lake David Park. The celebration included skiing, music, food, fun, and the birthday of Jean-Paul Charron, a World War II...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is hosting a special passport event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 6, to help those needing to apply for, replace, or renew their U.S. passport. The...
COOKING AT THE LIBRARY WITH CHEF WARREN
September 4 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am (room 108)
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Plant-Based Cooking with Chef Warren Caterson. Join Chef Warren as he shows us how a...
Bring the family to the Clermont Mainstreet MEGA Food Truck Rally on June 25 from 4 pm to 9 pm. 20+ Food trucks will be on hand and you can vote for your favorite truck.
The School of Rock...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 13, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in Fruitland Park and LifePointe Church, located at...
In 1983, Clermont resident, avid runner and nursery owner Fred Sommer participated in his first triathlon and fell in love with a sport so new it didn't have official rules or distances for each of the three components - swimming,...
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...
Clermont Councilwoman Diane Travis recently returned from Pontevedra, Spain, where she won the silver medal in her age group at the World Triathlon's Duathlon World Championships. Travis won the gold at nationals earlier this year. Congratulation to a Clermont...
Lake County School Board members gave Superintendent Diane Kornegay high marks in her most recent evaluation, which they approved in a meeting today. Collectively, they gave her a total average rating of 4.61 out of 5.0.
A 4.0 rating means...
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...