The East Lake County Library is holding its 17th Annual Poetry Contest in honor of April as National Poetry Month. Entries are being accepted now until May 3, 2019.
The Poetry Contest is for all ages and will be separated...
Nominations are now open!
The Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Celebration recognizes and honors LSSC alumni making a difference in the community. This includes current or former LSSC faculty, staff, athletes and community partners whose noteworthy accomplishments have impacted...
Provided by City of Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley
The preliminary plans and updates for the MAC Annex, (Minneola Athletic Complex Annex), the School Site /Minneola Hills Athletic Park, and Minneola Hills Overlook Park are ready for next steps.
The MAC Annex...
Clermont VFW Post 5277 and its Auxiliary recently delivered a community service grant of $1000 to Sawgrass Bay Elementary School Principal Andrea Steenken and Katherine Self for their "Comfort Closet".
The Comfort Closet is used for food, clothing and footwear for...
Information shared by Marty Proctor
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting on Feb 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 137 E. Cherry Street, Groveland. The meeting will be in regards to...
Mount Dora Middle and South Lake High schools are among 60 schools statewide chosen to participate in the first phase of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative, part of an effort announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January to...
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...
Clermont Cafe, located at 824 West Montrose St., Clermont, is open every day except Tuesdays from 8 am - 2 pm. Breakfast from 8 am to 10:45 pm and lunch from 11 am to 2 pm.
Rise and Shine with Friends for...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Jamareon Chappell – Automotive Collision Technology
Katherine Cronk – Baking and Pastry Arts
Javo Galvan – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Casey Dominguez – Medical...
Photos and Article by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Well of Hope, 16605 Sunrise Lakes Boulevard, Clermont-Four Corners, held their 8th Annual Joy of Giving holiday food and toy giveaway on Saturday, December 17th.
One hundred-fifty families, with sixty...
The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship each school year. The third scholarship this year was sponsored by CEMEX.
Najee Rodriguez, a student at East...
Diane Travis, a Clermont city council member and Realtor, recently won the gold medal at the 2019 ITU Duathlon National Championship in Greenville, S.C. She now qualifies for next year’s world championship in the Netherlands.
Travis is heading to Pontevedra,...
submitted by the Animal League
Hello everyone! My name is James Cagne and I am a 4-year-old, 28 pound, male Beagle/Pointer blend. My friends at The Animal League say I am the sweetest and most gentle, loving boy. I can...
The women of Beta Theta-ESA have been through many challenges over the past few years: a pandemic, member retention, sickness, loss and of loved ones, neglect of sisterhood and community.
Beta Theta is back, stronger than ever before and spreading...
Graduates of Lake-Sumter State College’s AS in Engineering Technology – Substation and Relay Technology Specialization have a new option to continue their engineering education.
Lake-Sumter State College and Daytona State College have inked a new transfer articulation agreement into Daytona...
This Thursday, November 29, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Minneola Charter School. The event kicks-off the construction on the much anticipated 7th and 8th-grade school building. The school will offer Pre-k through 7th grade for the 2019-2020...
Lake County Commissioners recently voted unanimously to dissolve the Lake Emergency Medical Services (Lake EMS) and transition it into the county organization. The commissioners believe the transition will improve response times and increase overall service while saving $500,000 in...
Doris Bloodsworth was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Doris, a Pulitzer-nominated writer and historian, presented a program on the forthcoming book, “CLERMONT: From Gem of the Hills to Choice of Champions.”
Bloodsworth said that the 404-page...
Police Chief Charles Broadway was challenged by his brother Pastor Brian Broadway to a game of family feud; the challenge was accepted.
On Saturday, September 25, the brothers met at the Wesley Center, located at the First United Methodist Church...
Lake County Schools will offer two instructional options next year:
Traditional Learning - face to face in brick and mortar school buildings,
Full-Time Online Learning through Lake County Virtual School.
Which option do you prefer for your child?
The survey is NOT an...
On August 13, Clermont City Council appointed former Council Member Keith Mullins to temporarily serve on seat#2 vacated by the late Ray Goodgame. Mullins will serve on the council until the winner of the November 5, General Municipal Election takes...
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...
On July 23-24, five Lake County community leaders stepped up to compete at the 15th Annual Stepping Out for Education at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Dancers performed to raise money for the Lake County Schools teachers and students and...
On Saturday, February 26, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 is hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, including garlic bread, salad and dessert. Eat-in or take out. Drinks are available. Dinner is $8 with all...
Article and photos by Marty Proctor
Osceola Heritage Park in nearby Kissimmee is the location of one of the greatest spectacles in the collector car auction and sales industry. Mecum Auto Auctions-Kissimmee held its nine-day event from January 7 through the...
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...
Hi there – My name is Ally – I’m not just a dog, Oh Woof No!!! I am a big hug full of therapy and unconditional love with just enough bravery and a lifetime of loyalty. Loyalty is one...
To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be updated twice daily. The case-by-case daily report now includes city-level data to...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSL) held its 2022 Donor Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, November 2. The celebration was held at the City of Clermont's City Center with attendance that included local...
Students from Lake County Schools secured 23 of the top honors in the annual Lake County History Day competition held March 2, 2019, at the Lake County Historical Museum in Tavares. Seven area middle schools and three high schools...
Submitted by The Kiwanis Club of South Lake
Evelisse Bookhout, Executive Officer of Hands of Hope America, Inc, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. Evelisse is an Army veteran from Central New York with experience...
Submitted by Bill Post
A beautiful sunrise and perfect Spring temperatures greeted 98 runners, walkers and joggers at this week’s Clermont parkrun. This week our entire group was extremely motivated, and that showed all 98 participants finished the course in...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its 8th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo on Thursday, November 1 from 5 pm – 8:30 pm at Waterfront Park in Clermont.
The signature event is expected to draw more...
The Clermont Performing Arts Center is proud to announce “On Golden Pond” is coming to the Center’s Main Stage on March 31 at 8 pm.
Many are familiar with the story through the Academy Award-winning film starring father-and-daughter legends, Henry...
What's Happening in the Libraries of South Lake
Below are a few of the Free Family Fun Events at your Library.
Thursday, October 11
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cagan Crossings Community Library (352-243-1840)
Pumpkins & Poetry
Reading and writing workshop with poet laureate Laura Sobbott...
The annual Howl-O-ween Costume Pet Parade was held last Sunday, October 27, in downtown Clermont. The annual event was a fur-filled celebration of costumed pets and their owners, all parading down Montrose Street, Clermont while spectators voted for the...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Mascotte Charter School Celebrates its Terrific Kids
Students: Sophia Hall, Emari Lucas Dodson, Hailey Olson, Rosa Flores, Jatory Brown,...
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray, the visionary leader responsible for the city’s rebranding and the Downtown-Waterfront Master Plan, has announced his resignation.
Gray accepted a new position as deputy county administrator for neighboring Orange County Government starting Dec. 14.
“It has...