The Downtown Clermont Farmers Market will be closed until March 31st due to health concerns.
The Yard Sale, which was going to be held during the Farmers Market will also be postponed. A new date will be announced.
After March 31st, we...
On Tuesday, December 18th, Blessed Sacrament CCW will host its 3rd Annual High Tea at Noon, in the Church Social Hall. This elegantly catered affair is sure to be an exciting afternoon for all who attend. Tickets are $25...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in compliance with CDC guidelines in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event from 9 a.m. -...
by Sharon Wagner
Avoiding mistakes when running a business isn’t always possible, but fortunately, there are a few good planning strategies that will help you stay away from some of the biggest problems business owners face. Because the financial details are...
Last night an 8 foot' - 11 inch gator was removed from a backyard along the shoreline of Lake Minneola, Clermont!
Reminder: Don't feed the Gators. Watch your pets and small children. Gators move fast and are quite smart.
Join us at Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Blvd., Clermont for a free family history research in-person help day. Held on the third Monday of each month: June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th.
Bring your research and a...
By Isabella Salvatori, Montverde Academy Class of '23
TikToks and news clippings played in the Mills Auditorium as Lori Smith, a private school lawyer and mother of two Montverde Academy alumni, delivered her annual speech about social media safety to the...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) recently held its monthly breakfast with Clermont City Manager Darren Gray as guest speaker.
During his seven years as city manager, Gray has led numerous initiatives, including the city's rebranding from "Gem of the...
To help keep history alive, Helen Cooney a member of the Clermont Woman's Club, recently presented a donation to the Clermont Historical Society. Accepting on behalf of the Historical Society was Society President Jim Briggs and Board Member Dieter...
April’s choice for Yard of the Month is at 473 Heather Hills Drive in Highlander Estates. The homeowner, Marva Marrs, does all of her yard work herself. She has created multiple seating areas where she can relax and enjoy...
Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend Running With Your Friends or Watching Your Friends Run.
Where: Clermont's Victory Point, 938 Victory Way, Clermont
What: Sprint Triathlon: Swim (440 yards), Bike (8 mile), Run (3.1 miles).
Sprint Duathlon: Run (1 mile), Bike (8 mile), Run (3.1...
Montverde United Methodist Church’s Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, also known as the Montverde Food Pantry, received $796 in grant funding from the Community Foundation of South Lake County, under a Food Providers Grant awarded in December 2017. These...
Starting next week, free breakfasts and lunches for students will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Students will receive four meals on Tuesdays -- 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches. On Thursdays,...
Most people think it's a smokey bar room filled with older vets who want no intrusion or have any place for the younger generation.
Nothing could be further from the truth. The Canteen is open to Veterans of all ages!...
The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Sips and Salsa Festival on Saturday. There were intermittent rains which only seemed to make the festival even more "HOT, HOT, HOT".
People were dancing in...
Oakland Town Commission Seat #1 incumbent Rick Polland was re-elected to office in Oakland’s Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 8. His opponent was Matthew Bunevich.
As of 7 p.m. Tuesday when the polls closed, Polland received 71.2% of the vote...
Clermont City Council declared January as Clermont Reads History Month. Mayor Gail Ash presented the proclamation to members of the Cooper Memorial Library board at Tuesday's, January 14th council meeting.
After years in the making, the Cooper Memorial Association Board...
Lake County Emergency Management is carefully tracking Hurricane Dorian’s forecast as it moves toward Florida. The Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently at Level 3 – Monitoring. Staff is communicating with the National Weather Service for the...
A unique cooking demonstration led by Chief Edwin Cabrera, Executive Chief with AdventHealth for Nutritional Excellence will be held on Wednesday, April 27 from 1 pm to 2 pm. at the Clermont Health Park, 1919 East Hwy 50, Clermont.
Space...
Submitted by Lujo Karkovice
Loveliness merged with tenacity recently to create a new star in a local sorority chapter. Preceptor Kappa Delta, the Clermont chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, proudly crowned Jeanette Roberson as this year's Sweetheart!
Roberson, a long-time, integral...
BYOC (bring your own coffee) to Coffee with the Town Manager on Thursday, April 8 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation to learn more about Town news,...
Nearly 400 students earned a degree or certificate from Lake-Sumter State College on Saturday, December 8, at the 59th Commencement ceremony.
“I am proud of this semester’s graduates whose achievements through hard work, perseverance, and commitment to gaining knowledge will...
This year, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) was involved in many programs, projects and public events, including the planning/preparation of two peaceful protests; implementing COVID protocols; executing a BODY Cam program and a new ONLINE reporting system, and maintaining...
South Lake Nonprofit Think Tank creates a place where local nonprofits can come together and discuss best practices and innovative solutions for operating and funding successful nonprofits. The group explores common solutions to solve problems as well as to work to...
On Saturday, May 20, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary will be hosting a Spaghetti and meatballs dinner.
Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert.
dessert. Drinks will be available.
Eat in or take out for...
John Griffin, former Groveland city council member, veteran, successful business owner and musician, died Wednesday evening, January 23, at the age of 74. He had been in declining health for several years but finished out his term as a...
Celebrating a decade of production, the Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program is seeking original photographs of Lake County waterways for its beautiful Adopt-a-Lake calendar. The top 14 photographs, as chosen by a panel of volunteers, will be published in the...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont has big plans for the 8th Street Park area located on the shores of Lake Minneola. A conceptual design was made available to the public on March 8th at the...
The annual Friends of Lake Louisa State Park 5K will take place on Saturday, May 26th. The race begins at 7:30 am and is on a USATF certified course that runs through the park.
Registered participants will receive a finisher medal...
Curious about Toastmasters? Visiting a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
Feature Story and Photos by: Larry H. Oskin
The Legends Homeowners Association worked closely with the City of Clermont to re-purchase the Legends Golf Course and Country Club from the previous owners. Legends is located on Highway 27 in Clermont,...
On Saturday, August 27, at 8:30 am, the doors of Compassionate Health of Clermont opened and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dr. Marla Velasquez and Jhenelle Lawson, NP celebrated good health and wellness...
By Isabella Salvatori, '23, Montverde Academy
The Class of 2023 began their busy senior retreat weekend on Friday, September 16. The retreat, an annual event that takes place early in the school year, celebrates the start of a new class...
What is the new normal? For some, it involves a lack of grocery products, toilet paper or high demand cleaning items, such as hand sanitizers on the shelves in your local stores. For others, it’s a routine change from...
By Carl Gordon,
On your next visit to downtown Clermont, visit Cheesers Palace Cafe, located at 707 West Montrose Street. The cafe is a popular local restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. It's the place...
by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
We welcomed Erika Neal and Sheila Mobley this week as guest speakers and representatives of the Stuckey Community Foundation Improvement Group and O.U.R Girls.
Combined, the two non-profit organizations are focused on life improvement and...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Minneola (September 15) It had been two years since the East Ridge High School girls cross country team had competed at the Hawk Invitational at Lake Minneola High School. Back then, the...
Written By Grant Mollett, M. Ed.
East Ridge High School
(photos taken by Dave Worthington)
The West Orange Invitational has become one of the largest and most competitive cross country events in Central Florida. For ten of the teams that participated in...
On July 24, the gym at Minneola City Hall was filled with table displays and information from Minneola area schools, their programs and community after-school programs and resources.
Mayor Pat Kelley welcomed attendees and spoke of the value of living...
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is hosting its 10th Anniversary Open House on Thursday, April 18 between 4 pm - 7 pm. Patrons, neighbors and community residents young and old are invited to gather and enjoy a special musical performance, games,...
Clermont Garden Club member Cecile Daniels is shown here with Cooper Library’s Amy Hand and the “Lucky Bamboo” (dracaena sarianna) that Cecile brought to the library.
Did you know that having plants inside your home is really good for you? ...
Friday, December 3, Clermont's annual holiday event kicks off with the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony, food and crafts vendors and so much more.
Saturday, December 4, the Hometown Parade will be held with decorated floats, bands, organizations and businesses. This year's Parade Grand...
Don’t miss the tenth annual Howl-O’Ween Pet Costume Contest and Parade on Sunday, October 28 during the Clermont Farmer’s Market. The event will benefit the life-saving efforts of The Animal League. LNC Plumbing and All Care Animal Hospital are...
Steve Smith of the advocacy group Housing for All of Lake County hosted a recent meeting at the South Lake Community Foundation with the Mayors and County Commissioners in south Lake County to discuss solutions to the growing affordable...
Articles and Pictures by Ted Luebbers
If you want to fly into Seaplane-A-Palooza in Tavares, Florida ( FA1 ) and spend three festive days attending this annual splash-in at America’s Seaplane City, you should be making your plans now.
Seaplane-A-Palooza is...
Gloria Puerto Ebey, the Community Educator with Vitas Home Care, provided an informative and "lively" presentation at February's meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club. Gloria discussed Hospice and the caregiver's need to care for themselves. She had the women...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is seeking sponsorship for Light Up Center Lake. Each year the club maintains and improves light displays around Center Lake during the Christmas holiday. They use sponsorship dollars to fund their student and local...
At Tuesday evening's Clermont City Council meeting, three newly elected city council members solemnly swore to perform the duties of their elected office. All three city council members come to the office highly knowledgeable having previously served on the...
The South Lake Democratic Club’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 3, beginning at 7 pm, at the Kehlor Building, 466 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont. The meeting will feature guest speaker Eileen Tramontana from the Trout Lake...
Coach Don Gibb
August 2020 represents many important milestones for me personally. My wife, Gena, and I celebrate thirty-five years of marriage. Together, we started life together in Nashville, Tennessee, where I had accepted my first full-time coaching gig as...