Tim Kelley, Senior Pastor of Grace Connection Church located in Saint Petersburg, addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He reflected on and shared with them the day his 20-year-old daughter was accidentally shot in the church and...
SPECIAL ELECTION: The resignation of a council member from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 was included on the November 3rd ballot. Four candidates qualified to run. A candidate must...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended a fundraising "tea" held by Indigo Village which is a 501c3 non-profit organization in Clermont. Indigo Village's mission is to provide affordable housing, services, and education...
The Clermont Woman’s Club is preparing for the “Hats Off to Fashion Show and Luncheon “ to be held on Friday, October 25th at Gabby’s, 699 US Hwy 27 at 11 am. Tickets are available now for $35. This...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Otis Taylor continues to personify the pride and community spirit that we have here in Clermont and Central Florida! By founding the Give A Day Foundation, Otis Taylor has made hundreds of volunteers...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Police Department hosted its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida on Thursday, April 21, starting at the Special Olympics Florida Headquarters located at 1915 Don Wickham Drive...
The Lake County Library System is inviting the public to nominate Lake County poets to be considered for the newest Lake County Poet Laureate. This appointed volunteer will serve a two-year term with responsibilities that include hosting poetry readings...
Classic cars and classic rock are coming to Groveland’s Downtown Festival Park on Saturday, February 9, from 11 am – 3 pm. WJBJ’s Cruisin’ with the Classics will feature dozens of vintage cars while DJ and former radio host...
Lake County Schools is accepting nominations for the 2021 Lake County Schools Alumni Hall of Fame inductees.
To be considered, nominees must have graduated from a Lake County public high school. The nominee may be living or deceased. Each nominee...
In preparation for about 400 new students who will start 6th grade at Windy Hill Middle School in the fall, the school has scheduled in-person orientation sessions to introduce students to Windy Hill and to showcase the many enrichment...
At the start of the 2020 fall semester, the Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with a hand-selected group of students from South Lake High School broke ground and began construction of a new home. Through all kinds...
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The Lake County Schools Educational Choice application window for Lake residents opened on Feb. 1 and will close on Friday, April 30. Parents will be notified of the results of applications received during this window around the middle of...
Ron Johnson, an author and retired university professor, was the featured speaker at the September meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society. Mr. Johnson shared information about the history of the citrus industry in Lake County, “impact” freezes...
Happy Biscuit Day! Celebrate the day by sharing your favorite biscuit recipe or place to go to enjoy a good biscuit on the South Lake Tablet's Facebook page.
Biscuits came about shortly before the Civil War, and were inexpensive, in...
"Great things are happening at Minneola Charter School and our brand new gym will surely be a hub of activity now and in the future!", said School Principal Sharry Watts.
Principal Watts continued, "I am so excited about this addition...
Find, Feed & Restore received a grant from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake for $295,470 to increase the amount of housing for families with children and individuals through its newest property, Restore Lake!
Find, Feed & Restore is...
Visitors to the Lake County Schools website will start to see something new.
The web address, lake.k12.fl.us, will remain the same for now. But the district and school web pages in Lake County are changing to enhance accessibility to online...
The LCO Jazz Orchestra and BigBand from Orlando is hosting the Big Band Benefit Concert to benefit students who were displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and now attending Windy Hill Middle School. “This year we are going BIG! Our...
Members of the Clermont Garden Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are preparing for the upcoming “Mardi Gras” Flower and Horticulture Show. It will include flower arrangements, photographs, and a display of many local plants and flowers. This event will...
The Lake County Library System has extended the hours at its largest branch, the Cooper Memorial Library.
The Cooper Memorial Library, located off SR 50 in Clermont, has the highest number of checkouts in the county for a variety of...
Have you been working on your family tree? Or are you curious about your Irish surname or family heritage?
To learn more about Ireland and how to research your family history please check out our Irish Heritage Sig. This Free virtual Sig...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Educational Foundation of Lake County presented its 15th Annual Stepping Out For Education Event with local dignitaries and celebrities as a local version of Dancing With The Stars. Two full entertaining performances were...
by Marty Proctor,
Tonight, February 25, The East Ridge HS Knights, Boys Soccer Team played the Newsome Wolves in a hard-fought final game for the State Championship at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland. The Knights won the game 3-0 and...
Imagine South Lake Charter and The Kiwanis Club celebrate Terrific Kids
KINDERGARTEN: Mason Specht, Pyper Flaugher, Maverick Reuter, Savannah Nixon, James Caffray, Siena Daun, Emma Nabozny, Ella Deonarine, Lyla O’Neal, Ilyas Belanaya, Cameron Gatto, Riley Fuller, Liam Gaffney, and Adeline...
Article by Marty Proctor
The South Lake Tablet recently spoke with Dustin Lowe, the owner of Lake Catherine Blueberries and Tim Maslow, Community Development Director, City of Groveland, about the future of Lake Catherine Blueberries and the City of Groveland.
Dustin...
Lake Minneola High School had the greatest percentage of their eligible students register or pre-register to vote in this year’s challenge!
Lake County Supervisor Of Elections Alan Hays presented the Award to the 2020 High School Voter Registration Challenge Winner...
The Town of Oakland, in partnership with Healthy West Orange, invites the community to kick off the new year with health and wellness at the forefront.
All are welcome at the Fresh Start Festival and 5K at the Town of...
Niagara Bottling funds new equipment for
Lake Minneola High School Band program
Niagara Cares, the charitable division of Niagara Bottling, recently awarded a grant of nearly $67,000 to Lake Minneola High School. The funds from Niagara Cares will be used...
by Marty Proctor, Article and Photos
It all started with concerned citizens Lisa Holland Martinez and Mascotte City Council candidate Pamela Terry complaining about the state of the city-owned Mascotte Cemetery, located on the west side of Mascotte at the...
Lake County Schools is a “B” district for the second year in a row, according to data released by the Florida Department of Education on Wednesday afternoon.
The district earned 631 total points in 2017-18, 22 points higher than the...
Article and pictures by Larry Oskin and Michelle Delaney
This is the second in the series dedicated to the people whose names appear on the plaques appearing along the brick walkway between West and Minneola Streets in Downtown Clermont. The plaques...
by Camille Johnson,
At some point in most of our lives, we will have a friend or family member come down with a serious health condition. Cancer, dementia, or even an accident that causes paralysis or brain damage can all...
Everyone has a special gift. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care seeks South Lake County area volunteers who want to share their gifts with others at the Mike Conley Hospice House.
Cornerstone Hospice volunteers may sit with a patient for friendly...
The holidays are a time to enjoy togetherness with the people you love most by sharing love, joy and of course ... good food. Whether it’s a delicious Thanksgiving turkey or your family’s favorite sweet treat, “the most wonderful...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan.
Former Pro Triathlete and Clermont resident Sara McLarty had a plan as her professional career wound down. The upbeat and enthusiastic swim specialist teamed up with Coach Misty Becerra and began putting together triathlon training groups...
Starting in September, the Clermont Tennis Academy will provide lessons for residents of all ages and levels in two convenient locations in Clermont. Certified Tennis Professional Damon Ponzie will head up the program at Palatlakaha Park and Lake Felter...
Article by Marty Proctor
On Sunday, August 8, FloDash Sports organized the “Last Loop Race” event at the Clay Road in Clermont. The fabled clay road is located across from Lake Louisa State Park on south Hwy. 27.
The unpaved route includes...
An Enchanted Evening of Bras for the Cause and Boxers Too was held at Clermont's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 25th.
The glitz and glamour gala successfully raised money for the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) because cancer...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue the COVID-19 vaccinations distribution tomorrow until further notice beginning at 9:00 a.m. Just a reminder, cars will not be able to line up prior to 8 a.m.
Note: There will...
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...
With the holiday season upon us and the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are happy to say that this year was one to remember. From expanding our services to those who...
The Groveland Fire Department uses SAFER Grant to expand its firefighter team.
The City of Groveland welcomed 12 new firefighters at the January 6, 2020, City Council Meeting. The new firefighters reflect Groveland’s commitment to provide exceptional service and thoughtfully...
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the events of 9/11, the city’s ceremony will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 11 at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
“Clermont will never forget...
submitted by Marty Proctor,
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing the treatment of Lake Apopka for hydrilla. Lake Apopka is a 30,000-acre lake in both Orange and south Lake counties. The primary outflow of this lake...
Wheatley Realty Group recently revealed their newly constructed facility in Downtown Clermont. They plan to service new and existing residents in the South Lake community.
Wheatley Realty Group is owned and operated by local resident Matt Wheatley. To celebrate the opening...
Article and pictures by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
This morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Windermere High School Invitational at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont. It had been two years...
Commissioner Leslie Campione was unanimously chosen as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chairman during a recent board meeting.
Commissioner Campione, District 4, who previously served as Vice Chairman, is serving her third term after she was first elected...
For those recording official documents, the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s office is adding an additional, more convenient location beginning Tuesday, October 1 at the Lake County Clerk’s Records Storage Facility, 313 S. Bloxham Ave.,...
The Central Florida Dreamplex (Dreamplex) and Harper Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. invite the community to support individuals with disabilities at the 7th Annual Central Florida Dreamplex Gala & Auction (Dreamplex Gala) October 26, 2019, at the Clermont Arts &...
April marks the switch to seasonally adjusted hours for the MidWeek Market at Montverde, the area’s new Farmer’s Market held each Wednesday in the Town of Montverde’s Kirk Park. The event is now 11:00am–4:00pm every Wednesday. The new hours...