Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
King Lion Clif Brown (far right) welcomed visiting Lions (L-R) Paul Holland of the Orange Blossom Lions Club Chuck Legare and John Hanna of the Lake-Sumter Lions Club to their November Club meeting at the...
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....
On October 9, a conditional use permit was requested to construct Citrus Tower Charter School. The K-8 school would be built on approximately 5 acres, located at the northwest corner of Steves Road and Citrus Tower Boulevard. The single-story, 42,000...
Article by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
pictures taken by Dave Worthington.
October 2, 2021 - Mount Dora, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in the Mount Dora Christian Academy Run for the Hills Invitational on Saturday morning....
Orlando Health, a non-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Fla., today announced it will acquire Medical Center Radiology Group (MCRG), whose board-certified radiologists interpret medical imaging for the healthcare system. The acquisition will further leverage the expertise of the...
The City of Minneola was filled with twinkling lights and sounds of holiday merriment on Saturday, December 15.
Main Street was lined with people eagerly awaiting the first sirens which would signal the beginning of the parade. Kids wore glow sticks and collected...
Minneola, Fla – On Friday, June 10 at 11 am join entertainer Todd Kay for magic, juggling and laugh-out-loud antics. Todd will amaze with card tricks, circus skills, audience participation and impressive mime routines.
Join us every Friday from June...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Groveland Police, Fire and Public Safety Departments recently launched a series of new outreach initiatives to build better relationships with all residents, businesses, government representatives and the entire community.
Groveland Public Safety...
The Friends of the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library will hold their annual book sale July 7th, from 9 am to 5 pm at the Lake David Center, 450 S. Lake Ave, Groveland.
Select from hundreds of books to add to...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Two simultaneous peaceful rallies started at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 3. Both local rallies were planned to protest the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis on May...
Your CBD Store-Clermont, located at 13809 County Road 455, Unit 104, recently opened and is offering a wide selection of SunMed products including oil tinctures, water solubles, gummies, soft gel capsules, topical creams and pet products. SunMed products are grown using...
Mascotte City Manager Jim Gleason and Montverde Mayor Joe Wynkoop were guest speakers at July's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at Bella Collina. Chamber Chair Kalena Meyers led the discussion with questions to both city officials on...
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...
Green Mountain Pizza, located at 303 FL-Hwy 50, Clermont in Sunnyside Plaza, specializes in making everything in-house, made to order, and delicious. The menu is designed for all food lovers. The take-out dining restaurant specializes in Italian favorites including hand-tossed brick oven...
The City of Groveland, known for its natural charm, celebrated Arbor Day by having school children plant two live oak trees at David Blanks Park, at South Street and Gadson Street, on April 28.
The gloomy weather couldn’t dampen the...
Lake County has extended the deadline to apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Registration for the program will now close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 9.
Lake County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is available for...
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...
by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Just after 7 am this morning, a 5.7 earthquake struck Magna, Utah, (near Salt Lake City).
Presently, there are no official reports of injuries but power has been knocked out in some areas, there is extensive...
The Central Florida Women's Empowerment Conference will light your heart on fire! Dynamic speakers, powerful worship, giveaways, vendors for shopping and some delicious food. All of this for only $25!
Proceeds from the event will benefit Unforsaken Women’s outreaches...
The Clermont Police Department is hosting an 80’s themed bicycle safety event on Saturday, November 13th, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm titled “Rad Ride With the Clermont Police.”
The event will be in the parking lot of the Clermont Performing Arts...
Members of the Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) were on hand recently to help out the Lake County Sheriff’s Charities with Project Kid Connect. Project Kid Connect is an annual event that gives free backpacks and school supplies...
submitted by Mid Florida Homeless Coalition
We are facing an unprecedented time of uncertainty, and we must act with caution and compassion for everyone. We are witnessing the COVID-19 pandemic change the very routines of our community.
The primary focus of...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Kassier Kyler-Murry has become a very caring and committed champion for Clermont and South Lake. She continues to organize and successfully hold events to help charities, children, underprivileged families,...
November 16 - Meat Bingo presented by the VFW Auxiliary #5277 at 855 West DeSoto from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
November 19 - Spaghetti dinner from 4 pm - 6 pm
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spaghetti and meatballs
garlic bread
salad
dessert
$8.00 donation per person CASH...
OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland has completed a total refurbishing of the Jake Voss Fishing Pier, making the serene public space along the shores of Lake Apopka more accessible for all.
The pier’s upgrades include enhanced paved parking,...
Clermont Woman's Club members recently attended the GFWC-Florida District 7 Summer Meeting hosted by Jean Brown, District Director and Carla Connelly, Jr. District Director.
The meeting was held in Tangerine and attended by members from the 15 GFWC clubs...
Montverde Fire Chief Kevin Rausch and Mascotte Police Officer Taylor Oldham recently received the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Community Public Service Award at July's Chamber Breakfast held at Bella Collina.
Clinton Pownall of Computer Business Consultants presented the awards to...
Thrive Clermont was one of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast sponsors on March 18. Sheri Lewin and members of Thrive provided a presentation to those attending explaining the mission and programs available to local youth in the south...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer both life-long learning as well as professional learning courses starting in March 2019.
Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities...
As the district prepares for the new academic year, which begins August 13, for students, many schools are doing so under the guidance of new leadership. Superintendent Diane Kornegay has announced several administrative appointments in recent weeks.
The newly appointed...
REACH Programs is a community outreach program developed by and located at Imagine South Lake Charter School in Clermont.
R.E.A.C.H stands for Responsibility, Excellence, Accomplishment, Character, and Heart and was created to further serve the South Lake community with a...
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...
Pictures and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
At 10 am on Wednesday, January 4th, Mecum Auto Auctions opened with its theme song “Thunder” by AC/DC. The auctioneers and crowd stand up, shout and even dance to the strains...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy teachers found an educational and fun way to teach their students about different countries and cultures.
The students in each classroom were given a country to represent and they did so with some of the best parent...
The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) today released the first report from the association's Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change, established in the wake of the George Floyd murder. FPCA president and Satellite Beach Police Department Chief Jeff Pearson...
As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by avoiding the Three Cs: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-Contact Settings and by wearing...
South Lake Democratic Club will host Linda Coffin of Moms’ Demand Action as the guest speaker at their August meeting.
Linda started with Moms’ Demand Action in 2018. She has worked to reduce gun violence in all areas. Linda was...
This much-anticipated event will offer the community all things SALSA! A display of cultural cuisine will be available in a variety of exquisite dishes, accompanied by live salsa music and dancing. Lots of activities for the whole family including...