Twelve-year-old Brayden Bates recently competed in the 2019 USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 8 Championships in Alachua, FL April 5-7.  At the competition, the life-long south Lake athlete placed 1st on P. Bars, and 1st on Rings.  Though falling short of winning state and...
Sample 20+ wines at the Downtown Clermont Wine Stroll on Saturday, August 20 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.   Browse the shops in Downtown Clermont $20 per person.  Tickets can be purchased from Optima One Realty beginning at 5:30 pm the day of...
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake recently allocated $800,000 to the Faith Neighborhood Center of Lake County for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This year’s increase is one of the largest the organization has received.  “The Live Well Foundation of...
An art piece, created by teens participating in Thrive Clermont's 2018 Summer Pop Ups series was presented to the City of Clermont as a thank you gift for the city’s arts and culture grant which made the Summer PopUps...
Congratulations to the Real Life Christian Academy Terrific Kids for the month of May 2021 . Kensley Duffy, Adan Muniz, Asher Deveau, Braden Cornett, Kennedy Mink, Ryley Diana, Tessa Temple, Rosalie Esposito, Faith Schlotzhauer, Ymaris Almonte.   Terrific Kids is a character-building program...
by Kendyl Cardwell September is here, and fall is definitely not in the air. Humid and summerlike conditions still greeted the 131 participants, but it didn’t manage to stifle the energy at the Clermont waterfront parkrun. As always, the volunteers...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 3, and runs through Sunday, August 5. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA recently contributed their loving support to Read To Sydney.  Read To Sydney is a local not-for-profit organization helping local children learn to read and enjoy reading as well.  Founder Thom Battisto and his sidekick Sunny visit local...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin The Clermont President’s Hall of Fame and miniature White House replica are a wonderfully valuable treasure trove of American history. Outside, you will be greeted by miniature replicas of Mount Rushmore and the...
Clermont Performing Arts Center announces a new date for "You Are Still There: The 100th Anniversary of the Roaring '20s," which was previously postponed! Join Emmy and Peabody Award winner Charlie Grinker on Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. as...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with AgeWave Solutions, Inc recently dedicated the first Habitat home of 2022. AgeWave Solutions, Inc was the presenting sponsor for the Women Build project in May 2021, which aims to build and repair...
This month, special guest Sant Claus will be attending the VFW Auxiliary monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Dec. 18th from 4-6 pm. Bring the children and your camera to visit with Santa and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal.  Dinner includes Spaghetti and...
Written by Kevin Grogan, DASH-SPORTS One of the true hidden gems in Downtown Clermont is Corelli's Pantry & Italian Restaurant.  This amazing shop nestled in the middle of Montrose Street is run by David Affrunti.  David and his wife Angelina...
written by Michelle Delaney and Larry Oskin Ebo Entsuah's efforts paid off on Tuesday evening when voters elected him to Clermont City Council Seat 4.   After Heidi Brishke resigned from Clermont City Council, a special election was included on the November 3rd...
Boat ramp not going to Hiawatha Preserve Site Submitted by the Clermont Chain of Lakes Foundation A vote to abandon the permit to build a boat ramp at Hiawatha Preserve has been added to the agenda for this week's city...
by Kevin Grogan One of the first Track and Field Olympians to put Clermont on the map was certainly Damu Cherry-Mitchell. The world-class hurdler spent many hours grinding away and perfecting her trade at the National Training Center track leading...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA recently contributed their loving support to Find, Feed, Restore, a local not-for-profit organization offering multiple housing solutions for families with children.  After 6 years of providing food, career development, computer training and job placement assistance, Brian and...
There is a lot on the ballot and if you aren't prepared it may take a while to get through it. Be prepared. Read your ballot before entering the voter's booth. There are 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that will...
Lake County students will demonstrate their expertise in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair next month. The event, sponsored by Lake County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department, will showcase the...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will launch their new season on Thursday and Friday, November 7 and 8 with Scheherazade – Legends and Heroes with Michael Garasi as the special guest conductor. Scheherazade: The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will perform...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first Walk Like MADD 5K event for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D) on Sept. 15,  at 8am, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located at 100 3rd St., Clermont. M.A.D.D is an incorporation that...
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...
Clermont Fire Chief Carle Bishop announced the recent promotion of Jennifer Pierce to the position of fire marshal. The fire marshal oversees the fire prevention division, which includes the review of plans for fire protection and life safety, fire inspections,...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to The Hit Men performing many top rock and roll hits from the 60’s to today. The Hit Men came here to Clermont for...
Belk Store of Clermont, 270 Citrus Tower Blvd., will be holding a Back to School KidsFest on Saturday, July 28, from 12 pm to 3 pm. Ritter's Frozen Custard will have frozen custard available with different toppings. Pegasus, the miniature horse...
Grovelands' annual firecracker pageant has become a Groveland tradition. Since the early 1960s, the fun, family-oriented pageant has taken place every fourth of July for ages 3 months to 14 years of age (8th-grade/middle school). Winners from the pageant will...
The last day for parents to enroll students in Lake County Virtual School is 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Registration will reopen for the spring term at a later date. Enrollment requests for Lake County Virtual School soared this year...
Below is Clermont's senior schedule of events at Kehlors Community Center.  You can find other scheduled meetings on SOUTH LAKE TABLET'S MEETING DATES. Email news@sltablet if your club no longer meets or if dates have changed.
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Kady Bills-McCoy has attended Montverde Academy for the past nine years. She is a senior this year and is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society. This summer, she attended...
Instead of attending a traditional faculty meeting on Wednesday, April 17, teachers, administrators and other employees at Windy Hill Middle School have been invited to spend that time beautifying the campus. They are calling it “Give Back Day,” an act...
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...
Spring Ahead this Sunday morning, March 12. Move your clocks forward 1 hour at 2 am.  Computers and smartphones should automatically change the time, but you'll need to manually adjust such items as microwaves and ovens. Spring Break in Central Florida...
By Holly Rosenau, MVA Equestrian Center Manager On Saturday, February 11, Montverde Academy held its 2023 Spring Equestrian Showcase. We first celebrated our seniors, Victoria Vivaldi and Mariella Malabad, who entered the program shortly after Coach Ashley and I came...
The Town of Oakland’s beloved Light Up Oakland/Santa Day event will look a bit different this year, but the Town is committed to making the celebration even more special. This year, “Santa’s Lane Drive Through Christmas” will be marked...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause. From 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Texas Roadhouse located at 2457...
CLERMONT (November 23, 2020) – The Clermont Police Department is seeking out any information from the public regarding a fatal hit and run accident involving an unknown vehicle and a pedestrian, identified as Ms. Dianne Craig, a Clermont resident. ...
The South Lake Democratic Club’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5, beginning at 7 pm, at the Kehlor Building, 466 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont.  The evening will focus on the environment in Lake County and the...
Submitted by the Animal League Rosemary is a 7-year-old Black Lab Blend who weighs about 60 lbs. Rosemary is a wonderful girl with an extremely sweet personality. She gets along with cats and she absolutely adores children. She is extremely gentle, affectionate,...
Music Artist Collin Raye Will Take The Stage at 4 pm Today (Saturday, March 10th) At 4 pm, contemporary country music artist Collin Raye will take the stage to perform his hits “On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What...
It has been 19 years since a series of 4 coordinated terrorist attacks killed a reported 2,996 men and women including 19 terrorist hijackers aboard four planes. The NYC fire department lost 343 firefighters on 9/11 and our front-line...
That’s right!  The People’s Choice Dessert and Summer Drinks Challenge is happening on Saturday, August 6th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Clermont’s Historic Village.  Once again local vendors will be on hand to share their wonderful desserts and...
Clermont Main Street, an organization comprised of downtown businesses and community partners passionate about investing in the longstanding heart of Clermont, has named Maritza Rivera as its new Executive Director. “Maritza brings the energy and firepower of a seasoned events...
Employees who work at Lake County Schools’ district offices, including the main office in Tavares, donated bikes, dolls, drones, clothing and many more items that will be distributed to local children through the Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter...
Lake County Commissioners, County Animal Shelter staff, volunteers, pets, community leaders, residents, supporters, just about every segment of the Lake County Community were at the site of the anticipated Lake County Animal Shelter to celebrate at the groundbreaking ceremony. After...
OAKLAND, FL — Vice Mayor Michael Satterfield, Chair of School Advisory Committee for the Oakland Avenue Charter School, has been named a winner of a 2022 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award. The award was presented during the June 14 Oakland...
Kevin Grogan, Gear for Multisport After Hurricane Michael hammered the Gulf Coast, the 20th edition of the Ironman Florida Triathlon was relocated.  What was scheduled in Panama City Beach was quickly shifted by a day to Haines City, Florida; which is about...
Lake County has taken and is continuing to take significant steps to support efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. First and foremost, if you or one of your family members are experiencing symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, please...
Ebo Entsuah is getting noticed all over town: on signs, in the news and in person.  He is running for seat 5 against incumbent Diane Travis and taking his civic duty seriously. Catching up with Ebo wasn't easy but we...
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida plans to observe the Jewish High Holidays with special services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. This year, Congregation Sinai will share special prayer sessions with members...
The annual Florida Back to School sales tax days will be held from Saturday, July 31 through Monday, August 9, 2021. During this period, buyers will be exempt from the state's 6% sales tax on certain school supplies, which include: ...
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