Clermont Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Broadway recently addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont where he thanked veterans for their service and proudly spoke of the Clermont Police department.
Chief Broadway worked as a detective in New York City...
The Clermont Historical Society invites you to ring in the New Year at Clermont’s own Historic Village and Museum. Located at 490 West Ave. on the shores of beautiful Lake Minneola & not far from the historic downtown shopping...
Downtown Clermont Wine Stroll will take place on September 16 between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm.
submitted by Kevin Grogan
In July 2016, Josephus Lyles and his older brother Noah turned professional and signed with Adidas. They soon joined our professional sprint group, Pure Athletics, here at the National Training Center in Clermont that boasts close to twenty professional...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont's Red White & Boom at Waterfront Park did not disappoint this year. The annual event draws hundreds of Independence Day celebrators and their families who enjoy a day at the...
For the past 32 years Pastfinders of South Lake County, Genealogical Society has taught the local community how to trace their family lineage at Cooper Memorial Library. Over the past 18 months, the non-profit organization has had to transition...
Hello friends!
My name is Scooby, and I am a 2 -year-old male Chihuahua/Pekingese mix. I’m not getting much bigger, weighing around 15 pounds but that’s plenty to love! I do well on a leash which will help me potty...
CHALLENGEFAMILY, the world’s leading global triathlon festival race series and the fastest growing mass endurance triathlon brand, announced today a strategic partnership with Olympus, a visionary new community development that uniquely fuses sport, entertainment, fitness, health and more.
The...
Lecture, Concert, & the Opera
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in February including a lecture on outdoor adventure, a Cooper Concert Series event, and the Friends of the Library Opera Club.
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 3...
MASCOTTE - Thursday, December 1 (5:30 pm - 8:00 pm) Holiday Vendor Market and Tree Lighting at Mascotte 1st Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration at Thomas Memorial Civic Center. Santa will be there to see the tree lighting at 7:00 pm. Free...
Minneola Charter School fifth-graders Jackson Muse and Lucas Parlato recently secured their place in the VEX IQ World Championship in Louisville, KY and did an awesome job representing their school and the Mustang VEX IQ Robotics Team.
Amanda Borysiewicz, Science...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States--- VFW Post 5277 is proudly celebrating the official historic recognition of their building by the National Historic Registry and the US Department...
Clermont Purchasing Director Freddy Suarez will host a seminar titled “How to Do Business with the City,” on Friday, April 27, from 10 am – 12 noon at the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 685 W. Montrose...
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. If you are growing a new business, it helps to think carefully about your optimal organizational structure.
This...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
It wasn’t a dark and stormy night, but a bright sunny, warm day for the visit of The Villages Aviation Club to the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg...
St. Johns River Water Management District
By being proactive ahead of a storm, homeowners can protect themselves and their property from flooding effects that are often the biggest problem associated with tropical systems in Florida. The St. Johns River Water...
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...
IDEAS FOR MOTHERS DAY
May 12
Building Blocks Ministries Plant Sale (Get a perfect gift for mom)
Clermont Performance and Arts Center (Mom would really enjoy - HINT)
May 12
Ultimate Three Event Pro-AM Tournament(see SLT Events)
Minneola Library's BIG Book, Bake and Yard Sale...
On October 1, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce announced that Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway was chosen as the 2020 Citizen of the Year.
Police Chief Charles Broadway, Citizen of the Year
The Citizen of the Year Award is...
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vies for the spelling championship of a lifetime in The Moonlight Players Theatre production of "The 25' Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
This riotous ride, complete with audience participation, is sure to be nothing short of a...
One elementary school teacher, two high school teachers and one middle school teacher are starting off 2022 right. A panel of six independent judges named four deserving individuals as finalists for the 2023 Lake County Schools Teacher of the...
Clermont Garden Club member Arline Jelly presented a beautiful Poinsettia for display to the Cooper Memorial Public Library.
An interesting fact about this plant: The Poinsettia flower is very small, it is the leaves that are so colorful. If you have...
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...
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...
A Message From Clermont Chief Of Police Broadway
There is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty regarding what we see going on in this
world and two upcoming protests tomorrow in Clermont, Lake County.
The support, prayers, messages, and kind acts from...
Law enforcement and fire rescue are once again deploying a fleet of pink-wrapped vehicles this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
https://youtu.be/oETF6SH0_zQ
Eight Lake County law enforcement and fire-rescue agencies wrapped patrol vehicles and fire engines in pink to raise awareness...
Ancestry.com has greater than 32,000 databases and if you are only using the global search (all collections), you are only seeing the top 10% of the databases. That's right, almost 29,000 databases are not even used during a global...
Friday morning was filled with pride and patriotism as Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) students, faculty and staff hosted a Veterans' Day ceremony.
Student greeters welcomed local veterans and provided refreshments in the media center while the rest of the...
2022 Pig on the Pond Community Festival Presented by the City of Clermont and AdventHealthOct. 14, 5 PM - 10 PMOct. 15, 10 AM - 10 PMOct. 16, 11 AM - 5 PMWaterfront Park, 100 3rd St., Clermont FL3-day family-friendly...
Save the date for the annual Battle of the Badges.
The Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in a charity basketball game at 6 pm, December 13, at Clermont Elementary School, 680 E. Highland Avenue,...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Makers Market event on Saturday, October 14 (5 pm -9 pm) and October 15 (9 am - 3 pm) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 720 12th Street. This event...
Clermont Police Officer David Colon was recognized as the 2018 National Hometown Heroes Leif Erikson Award for his tremendous and positive impact on the Clermont community.
Officer Colon was chosen from hundreds of local heroes and community leaders across the U.S....
by Melinda Gill
Thursday, July 2, at 8 am, lifetime Clermont resident, Richard Lindgren, received a father’s worst nightmare call. His 13-year-old daughter called to say the “house is on fire!” Elsa awoke to the shrieking sound of smoke detectors...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Ray Boutique, located at 694 West Montrose Street in historic downtown Clermont, officially opened its doors on November 9. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting and Tropical Storm Nicole...
Submitted by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club Of Clermont President
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is pleased to support Girl Scout Troop 3040, Groveland/ Mascotte in getting their new troop off to a great start.
Reach out to Tina at tina.m.wray@gmail.com or...
Clermont Toastmasters held the annual International Speech Contest and Table Topics Contest on February 18th. The 1st and 2nd place winners of each contest will go on to compete at the Area Contest which will be held on March...
On August 17, Orlando Cat Café will participate in the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations (NBC and Telemundo owned stations), a division of NBCUniversal, pet adoption campaign – Clear The Shelters. Cats from SPCA Florida are up for adoption through...
Lake County Schools has launched a COVID-19 Data Center that shows weekly tallies of positive COVID-19 cases and related quarantine numbers in schools.
Since the school year started on Aug. 24, the district has personally notified the parents of students...
Clermont Woman's Club President Daniela Martinez recently presented a check to The Animal League. Frogger is shown in the picture accepting the check. He barked a "big" thank you and reminded everyone that The Animal League is in need...
Florida families can save money on school supplies and clothing during the 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday on Friday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 6.
During this period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including certain school supplies selling...
The Shelter is temporarily suspending feline-focused programs and is looking for foster parents and supplies.
The Lake County Animal Shelter will not be accepting cats due to a small number of felines testing positive for an infectious virus. As part...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will hold its last two concerts on March 15-16 and April 19-20.
On Thursday, March 15 in Eustis at the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church and Friday, March 16 in Clermont at the Family Christian Center,...
Karen LeHeup-Smith, a volunteer with LEASH, Inc., says it happens all too often that families surrender their pets to the shelter or, worse, have the animals euthanized when veterinary bills become too much.
Lake County-based LEASH offers financial support to...
If you need assistance selecting that perfect bottle of wine, Keith Mullins can guide you through the unique collection of wines at his shop, Bacchus Vino Etcetera, located at 691 W. Montrose St. Clermont.
Keith, a long-time Clermont resident and...
Ride of Silence is held during National Bike Week. It is an annual event observed worldwide honoring those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road...
submitted proudly by The Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The Kiwanis of Clermont's sponsored K-Kids Service Leadership Club at Mascotte Charter School joined forces with Just Stop Tire Shop, Mascotte to organize a food drive for Faith Neighborhood Centers's summer food...
By Tory Moor, UF/IFA
Growing up, we are taught to save water by turning the faucet off while we brush our teeth, or by taking short showers instead of baths. Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
It all started about a year ago, in 2019 when a 1964 Cessna 150 D was donated to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida.
Some people thought that the plane had come...
Building Blocks Ministries has been serving the community since 2006 working daily to fulfill their mission, “serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to dream, believe, and achieve through advocacy, coalition building, job and life skills training in a...
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 ...