CLERMONT - When Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis selected his six picks to replenish the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board earlier this week, Clermont’s Building Official Mark Grenier was on that list. “Mark is very knowledgeable and has tons...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2020 Board of Directors. Board Members: Tanya Armstrong, University of Central Florida – South Lake Adam Babington, Walt Disney World Resort Mary Lou Burdette-Wieloszynski, Granny Nannies Tony Burns, Seacoast Bank Jenna Emerson, CEMEX Chuck Gainsford, Gainsford Insurance Jim Hamilton,...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership will be hosting their Annual Spring Clermont Yard Sale in conjunction with their weekly Farmer’s Market on Sunday, March 18, from 9 am to 2 pm on Seventh Street near Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont....
Submitted by the Animal League Hi Friends! Ha-row dare!  My name is Ben Franklin and I am a LOVEABLE and HANDSOME Labrador Retriever/Pointer Blend and am looking for my forever family. I am a very sweet boy with lots of energy!  I have to...
The goal of this year's golf event is to raise money to help pay for new scoreboards for the State Runner-Up softball team and the baseball team.  The four-person team scramble tournament will start at 1 pm on October 8th...
DreamCatcher Horse Rescue is having an open house and fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 from 10 am - 2 pm. at 10639 Toad Rd, Clermont. Parking and admission are free. Tours of the ranch will be offered, as well as...
We want the world to go back to normal but, it can't as quickly as we would like.  It makes me think about what it might have been like during the Spanish Flu. Back in 1918, they didn't have...
submitted by Living Hope Church, Celebrate Recovery We’re celebrating our 11th Anniversary and you’re invited!  Join us at Living Hope Church on Thursday, September 21st for an amazing night of celebration and testimonies. Festivities begin with a PARTY from 5:00 pm...
During a special board meeting of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, the board unanimously approved Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES)funding to assist individuals and families with past due rental, mortgage, and utility assistance of up...
Anselmo Gonzalez has been baking for over 50 years.  At the young age of 15, Anselmo began his baking apprenticeship in Mexico and, by the time he immigrated to the United States in 1986, he owned several bakeries in...
CLERMONT - Street paving on Section 4A (front of the City Hall) is complete and has moved into section 4B (front of the City Center).  Work also continues on the parking lot on 7th Street at Minneola Avenue. City Center...
My name is Sugar and I am as sweet as my name.  I am a 3-year-old German Shepherd Blend and I weigh about 56 pounds.  I came to my friends at The Animal League with my babies, but they...
Your parents, grandparents, and great grandparents all fell in love and raised a family. Learning the connections of the people in your family tree gives one a sense of belonging. How did they meet? Maybe you will find your great grandparents living on...
The City of Groveland is holding Summer Splash, a Wacky Waterday, at Groveland Downtown Festival Park. Stay Cool and join the family fun including live music and free hot dogs on Saturday, May 25th from 11 am - 3 pm. G
The Hands of Hope America, Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont partnered on Thursday, April 6th to provide community outreach to the residents of the Four-Corners area at the Serena Inn on Highway 192.   Beta Theta President,...
Support East Ridge High School’s Rhythm of the Knight and Girls Knight Out on March 28th and 29th as they present their annual Billboard Concert at 7 pm in the auditorium. This high energy concert will feature the music of...
Since being re-elected for a second term as the Division 9 Lieutenant Governor for the Florida District of Key Club International, rising senior Belle France has been working diligently every day to further the growth of the district. Belle continues...
As Police Chief Chuck Broadway read the accomplishments of the 2018 Award recipients, everyone attending the Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday evening was filled with great pride, admiration and gratitude to the men and women of the Clermont...
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news. We concentrate on the great things happening in the community: in our schools, local organizations, clubs and, most importantly, those who...
Article By Grant Mollett, M.Ed. East Ridge High School  On Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the Space Coast to compete in the 47th annual Astronaut Invitational at the Chain of Lakes Park in...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote By Mail and Early Voting Options for the General Election on November 6th.  “Due to the lengthy ballot, we are encouraging voters to take advantage...
Tin Lizzies from all over the country will be converging in Lake County the week of March 5th. On their last day in the County, they will make the journey from The Mission Inn to Clermont for a day...
Mark your calendar now for “Space Jam, A New Legacy" on April 29 and “Cruella” on May 20. Each movie will be shown on a huge screen under the shelter of the bandshell, so the show will go on rain...
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club had Lion Vivian Henegar, 2nd Vice District 35-O Governor present the Melvin Jones Award posthumously to Toni Bell Rescoe, the wife of the deceased Lion Larry Rescoe. This is the Club’s highest award given by any...
On Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, a yard sale will be held at 12552 Scottish Pine Lane (Greater Pines subdivision), Clermont to benefit Read To Sydney. Read to Sydney is a non-profit...
Joe Van Zile, the City of Clermont Finance Director, was recognized for his 34 years of service by the city manager, mayor and council during the December 10 council meeting in City Hall. https://www.facebook.com/southlaketablet/videos/515989195673766/ “Mr. Van Zile certainly has been a...
Fabiola Gordo, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Eustis High School, has received a scholarship to attend Embry Riddle University to participate in a Private Pilot Certificate training program in the summer of 2022. Cadet Gordo is one of...
New Hope Christian Academy recently celebrated its Terrific Kids for April!    This month's terrific kids are Beca, Matthew, Rebecca, Marco and Reese.   Kiwanian Kathy Scherer distributed the awards.   Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
Light Up Groveland offers a day of fun for everyone. The day will kick off with an Elf Run at 8 am and end with a tree-lighting, concert and Santa's Workshop at 6 pm.   There will be food trucks, games...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their Saint Patrick’s themed concerts entitled “Irish Eyes” with an appearance of “Soloists of the Orchestra”. This will be a smaller group of talented musicians who will passionately play a special “Les...
OAKLAND, FL — The Oakland Police Department is proud to welcome Darron T. Esan as its new police chief. Chief Esan brings 26 years of law enforcement experience and recently retired from the Orlando Police Department at the rank...
May the fur be with you! The Lake County Animal Shelter will host its “May the Fur Be With You” pet adoption event on May 8 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include special guests from...
As restaurants and shops in Lake County begin to reopen, the City of Groveland’s Let’s Eat initiative is offering safe options for residents who may be wanting to avoid crowds and would prefer to order food in advance. The...
Join the Groveland Police Department for a Christmas in July Toy Drive & Outdoor Expo on Saturday, July 23rd from 10 am-2 pm at the Groveland Ace Hardware (1007 SR 50 Groveland, FL. 34736).   Participate in a raffle fundraiser with...
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or...
by Martin Proctor The Central Florida Sand Mining Association of Central Florida has withdrawn its request for a comprehensive plan change and rezoning.  The withdrawal of the request was reported by Lake County District 1 Commissioner Doug Shields. At the February...
This month, Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Business of the Month goes to Krispy's Fried Chicken! For decades, Krispy Fried Chicken, located at 307 E Broad St., Groveland, has been serving mouth-watering fried chicken, chicken livers, wings and sides to...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin At just 10 years old, Anna Maria Padoan has recently emerged as a successful locally published author and artist. Inspired by her parents as well as her grandparents Arthur and Judy Padoan...
Lake County’s 8th Annual Landscape & Garden Fair, a botanical-themed festival that’s free to the public, will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at the Lake County Extension Center’s Discovery Gardens, located at 1951 Woodlea Road,...
VFW Auxiliary Post 5277 is hosting an Oktoberfest Dinner on Saturday, October 30 from 4 pm - 6 pm. On October 30, All are invited to join the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 at 855 W. Desoto Street, Clermont to enjoy a...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin South Lake Technology Resource Center (STRC) founders Sterling and Benita Reed have just opened their first SLTRC location housed within Hands of Hope America, Four Corners Community Center, located at 16605 Sunrise...
What's Happening Around Town Flap Jack Johnny’s, Groveland's breakfast/lunch restaurant, located at 7432 E. SR 50, Groveland, has closed. Mesa 21- Clermont closed its doors on July 24 The Crooked Spoon Gastro Pub, located on Hwy 27 and Citrus Tower Blvd., is celebrating...
Did You Know Your Lake County Library Card Provides You With Access To So Many Awesome Services? Below are some of the services that the Library provides: Physical items Books DVDs Videogames Puzzles & board games Baking pans Launchpads – computer tablets preloaded with educational children's games Ukuleles Books...
The Lake County Public Safety Department’s Fire Rescue Division will add a new fire truck to its fleet next month, replacing an aging 2005 squad. On December 10, 2019 at 9 am, Lake County Commissioners, Public Safety staff, and fellow...
AdventHealth held a Fall-themed Festival to celebrate the grand opening of its new Clermont emergency room on Sunday, November 14. Approximately 500 community residents attended the celebration and enjoyed music from a bluegrass band, free light bites, flowers, and a...
Elevate Lake, in partnership with Lake County Schools, Lake-Sumter State College, Lake Technical College and Beacon College, is hosting the 5th Annual Partners for Success: Skills Showcase. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28...
A mega yard sale is being held for the next two weeks, April 22 -23 and April 29-30 to benefit Read To Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. "One man's junk is another man's treasure" Drop by 12552 Scottish...
Lake County is hosting the Preferred Alternative Public Meeting for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 24 in the Clermont Room at the Clermont Arts and...
Clermont Police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time. The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, at Suncreek Brewery, located at 790 W....
On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, parkrun will be hosting a free 5K at 7:30 am at the trail near Lake Hiawatha Preserve. What better way to start a Thanksgiving morning! Below are the results of Saturday, September 29 Event #251 During...
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