Lake County is in the process of drafting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, which reviews fair housing data and potential impediments to fair housing choice, and identifies actions to overcome impediments. The county will host three...
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 am - noon on Thursday, January 23...
Enjoying the festival?  Keep sending photos to news@SLTABLET.com for all to enjoy.   .For more information, visit PigonthePond.org.
Clermont public safety departments are partnering with several local organizations to help raise cancer awareness and funds at an upcoming event. Code-4 Cancer will be held from 5 pm -9 p.m. November 5 at Gators Dockside, 1200 Oakley Seaver Drive....
At the CWC March, meeting Carolyn Pankalla with Serenity Orchards spoke about the horrors of human trafficking.  It is modern-day slavery and unfortunately, Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for trafficking victims.  It's not just little girls, it's young...
Start your weekend off on the right note. Bring lawn chairs and listen to Country & Light Rock by the Eric Von Band. Eat:  Food trucks will include Black Bear BBQ, A Lo Cubano, Willy T’s Crabcakes, Pineapple Papa’s, Pizza...
Just in time to celebrate the commencement of Spring here in beautiful Lake County, and in honor of the beginning of new life and the passing down of family traditions and our love for family, “Pastfinders Presents: A Cultural...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake What's In a Name? - Have you ever thought about the origin of your family name?  Not like the location or ethnicity, but why does your family have that last name?  A family name...
Department of Health-Lake announced that Thursday, January 14 will be the last day the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center will be the COVID-19 immunization site. The location of the new South Lake drive-thru site in Groveland will be announced soon. Date...
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...
Since 1997, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont has organized Christmas displays around Center Lake, Clermont. This fundraiser is held with all proceeds going to fund community youth projects in the South Lake County area. This year, Kiwanis members began...
September 2 - Kick off the weekend at the First Friday Food Truck Extravaganza in Downtown Clermont from 5:30 pm to 9 pm.   Bring your folding chairs and enjoy live music from Cain.       
February 2023 Hello Clermont Champions! Let me start by wishing all of you a Happy and Healthy 2023. I can’t believe the holidays have come and gone and we are already through January. We had lots of folks join us for...
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 National Day of Prayer is held annually on the first Thursday of May. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its annual Prayer Breakfast celebrating the day of prayer on Thursday morning, May 4, at the Wesley Center  Robert D....
Jim Briggs, Clermont Historical Society President and board members Larry Rescoe and Dieter Grube have finished setting a new sign on the grounds of the Clermont Historic Village.  The sign is one of many that are showing up all...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in May including a Mary Lincoln historical performance, two Cooper Concert Series events, and the Friends of the Library Opera Club.  On Thursday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m., first-person historical presenter and...
The ground has been broken for the new Middle School on the Montverde Academy campus. Dr. Kasey C. Kesselring, Headmaster, and the Board of Trustees at Montverde Academy broke ground on a new 40,000-square-foot Middle School facility. This $5...
submitted by The Animal League Hi Everyone! Our names are Cupcake and Lily and we are a bonded mother-daughter pair, meaning we would need to go to our forever homes together.  We are adorable, petite chihuahua blends and we each weigh...
On Thursday, March 16, Interim Healthcare of Clermont provided an afternoon of office tours, games, door prizes, and refreshments, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Interim Healthcare Of Clermont meets healthcare needs by...
Newly appointed Oakland Police Chief John Peek has seen and experienced a lot in his law enforcement career. At times, he said, law enforcement could feel “like shoveling back the ocean, not making a dent.” But that’s not the case...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator Imen Nasser, a principal violinist in MVA’s Music Conservatory, has been playing the violin since she was three years old. She played for the National Youth Orchestra in Venezuela from age 7 to age...
Orlando Health is hosting hiring events the week of March 19, 2023  WHEN & WHERE: Monday, March 20 Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Located at 83 West Miller Street Orlando, FL 32806 9:30 am to 12:00 pm This event will take place...
Beta Theta Educational: Lisa Graham, Beta Theta’s Educational Director introduced education presenters to discuss Women In Arts.  To the delight of all present, member Diann Lovette chose Toni Bell-Rescoe as her favorite artist. Toni is Beta Theta’s president and...
 May 2023  Hello Clermont Champions!  Time is moving quickly as we near the mid-point of this year and as usual, lots of good things are happening in Clermont.  May is a big month for graduates and Moms. Thank you to all our...
Here are only a few of the many Special Events Happening in Our Community (For additional details, click the links where indicated. October 19th   Saturday, October 20 "Bless My Bloomers" Garden Walk The Great Floridian Triathlon Journey To Oz Corelli's Pantry Wine Stroll in Downtown...
The Lake County Animal Shelter has joined NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters™ 2021 pet adoption campaign that will take place Aug. 23 – Sept. 19. The event will feature fee-waived pet adoptions throughout the campaign and will take place...
by Marty Proctor FAITH Neighborhood Center (FNC) is a food pantry serving south Lake County residents.  Every year the Center provides hundreds of holiday meals to food insecure and other deserving families.  FNC executive director Trish Kry says, “this year we...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees. David Hidalgo of Clermont has been a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) since 2004 and serves as a member of...
When Monday, March 4, 2019 at 8:30 AM EST -to- Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM EST Add to Calendar Where Community Foundation of South Lake County 2150 Oakley Seaver Drive Clermont, FL 34711 Driving Directions Do you know a Veteran or Veteran's spouse who wants to start...
The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Commissioner Joseph McMullen, Seat 4, with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award for this hard work and advocacy efforts...
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) students, faculty, and staff will be honoring local Vets at a Veterans’ Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 9th, at 8:45 am under the P.E. pavilion. The morning will start off at 8:30 am with light...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be offering immunizations at the following schools for students who will be entering 7th grade in the 2018/2019 school year: Carver Middle  ...
Clermont Garden Club member, Carol Walker is shown with Cooper Memorial Librarian, Ivanna Villanueva. Carol has brought a Bromeliad Neoregelia (pink mini) to display at the library for the month of September 2020. Bromeliads are like jewelry for your garden....
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The sales tax holiday begins Saturday, May 27 and extends through Friday, June 9. A second exemption period will begin Saturday, August...
On October 27, The Clermont Police Department is hosting Halloween on the Trail, an event  from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 330 3rd Street., Clermont.   The Family-Fun event is FREE.       
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...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Read to Sydney and Hands of Hope- Four Corners partnered to provide a fun summer morning with homemade pizza and ice cream to the children in the summer day program at Hands of Hope. ...
LabCorp, located at 2575 E Hwy 50, Suite E, Clermont is now open and ready to serve the South Lake community.  On Tuesday, May 11, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting. Over the past 50 years, Labcorp has...
Beginning May 11, the COVID-19 testing locations operated by Adult Medicine of Lake County in Mount Dora and Leesburg will merge into one site at Lake County’s Fairgrounds located at: 2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis – testing will be...
The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received $23,130 from the Florida College System Foundation for three student scholarship programs. “We are appreciative of the generosity and leadership of the Florida College System Foundation for facilitating these scholarship programs on...
The Lake County Division of Solid Waste’s vendor for residential trash and recycling collection, Waste Pro, is experiencing severe staffing shortages in the unincorporated South Lake County area and is diligently working to hire and train new staff as...
Feature Story by Larry H. Oskin Charity Across South Lake (CASL) is collecting toys and food for the needy families and children of the South Lake community, and Santa and his helpers are filling bags full of surprises. Everyone is invited...
Lake County School closures were announced today, Friday, March 13 by the Florida Department of Education. For the latest updates, visit www.lake.k12.fl.us/covid19.
Nearly 40,000 Enrollment Intent Forms have been submitted to Lake County Schools indicating which instructional option each parent wants for his or her child when schools open next month. Parents were asked to submit the forms by midnight on Wednesday,...
Lake County Animal Services is excited to launch its new Sunday Morning Catinee, a matinee with cats! The unique enrichment program invites volunteers and residents to enjoy a movie and popcorn in the shelter’s cat room, giving homeless cats a...
I recently met David Bultema, founder of the AaronStrong Foundation. I was so moved by his drive, enthusiasm, and mission that I wanted to learn more about him and share his story. TABLET: Tell me a little about you and...
Five Guys Burger and Fries is opening soon!  The sit-down, take out restaurant is located at Hancock and Rte. 50, near First Watch. Scott Stahm, the franchisee, is now hiring and says the restaurant will open as soon as final inspections are completed. Wendy's...
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...
Feature Story and Photos By: Larry H. Oskin The new Greystone Lakes of Clermont Heath and Rehabilitation Center just celebrated its grand opening. Led by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, they invited the entire community to their ribbon cutting...
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