Sommer Sports hosted a spooktacular 5K event on Saturday evening in Downtown Clermont. Over 400 costumed participants gathered at Victory Pointe to run/walk the trail to the finish outside Suncreek Brewery.
The age of the runners ranged from 4 years...
Article and pictures by Larry Oskin
Clermont held a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 17, to swear in the newly elected City Council Members.
Getting To Know The People You Elected
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry is a native Clermont resident, who...
South Lake Art League of Clermont is sponsoring a community photos show. The reception for the photo show will be on September 11 at 10 am at the South Lake Art League, located at 776 W. Montrose St., downtown Clermont.
Registration...
OAKLAND, FL — Offering exciting experiences and classic holiday joy, the Town of Oakland is thrilled to announce “Santa’s Lane” is returning bigger and jollier than ever with more sparkling lights and new activities including an alpine slide, snow...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all employees, community members and eligible students at high schools across the county starting next week.
Participants must bring identification,...
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The staff of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET thanks you for your support and involvement in spreading community news and business updates throughout south Lake community. We will continue to celebrate community successes, encourage community pride, and school...
1,583 positive cases in Florida Residents and 99 positive cases in non-Florida residents
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...
By Kevin Grogan
Over the past few years, I have interviewed a lot of amazing people that bring so much to our growing community. Timothy Etttridge has been on my list (to interview) for some time. Always on an epic...
by Grant Mollett, M. ED
East Ridge High. School
Oviedo, Florida - November 7, 2020
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team had two runners compete in the Class 4A Region 2 Championships on Saturday morning at Hagerty High School...
Join the City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce for the second annual celebration of all things salsa from 2-10 pm on September 14 in Downtown Clermont. Admission is free for this family-friendly event.
Enjoy Chihuahua races,...
Dr. Kathy Nguyen, MD from Optum South Lake will present Growing Old Gracefully on August 25th at 11:30 am at Kehlor Recreation Center, located at 466 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont.
The presentation is sponsored by Care Plus.
For further information contact...
The Clermont Garden Club provides different plants to display at the Cooper Memorial Library throughout the year. This month’s plant was provided by Tina Worrell, The plant is a succulent, a drought-resistant plant. Its leaves, stem or roots have...
Charity Across South Lake (CASL) is distributing toys and food for needy families and children in the South Lake community. Santa and his helpers are working together on this community project with a goal to help at least 2,500 children...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports Review (Week April 2nd-7th)
Tuesday, April 3
Varsity Baseball was defeated by South Lake High School
Wednesday, April 4
Apopka played well against our Girls Lacrosse team.
Lambert High from Georgia...
The City of Clermont is offering separate drama programs for pre-teens and teens this summer at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
Drama Kids Summer Camp is open to children ages 6-12, while the Acting...
Candidates for Lake County Water Authority Advisory Board ( District 1 )
Marty Proctor
Marty Proctor has lived for over 30 years on Lake Emma near Groveland. He is actively working to influence local city and county politicians. The goals of...
Submitted by The Animal League
Brigadier is a Boxer/Pointer Blend that is about 2 years old and is 65 pounds. Brigadier is very playful and outgoing.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on average...
Hundreds of law enforcement and fire service vehicles are being outfitted with new radios, allowing emergency personnel to better communicate with other agencies in the field. A total of 3,397 Motorola radios are being distributed to all municipal and...
Each small business owner has a dream to become successful by providing a service that is needed, recognized, and appreciated by the consumer.
The responsibilities of the small business owner are overwhelming. Things can go wrong, even when everything is...
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him on Zoom for coffee and conversation on March 11 at 9 am via Zoom to learn more about Town news, services and programs, including proposed and new development, a...
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...
Clermont police officers responded to the area of CR455 and SR 50 at approximately 10 pm last night July 3, 2021, in reference to a male subject that was injured in the parking lot.
Upon arrival, officers observed an adult...
Stay Cool!
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...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closing of the Veterans' Administration (VA), VFW Post 5277 service officers were having problems getting claims placed into the system for veterans. So The William A Suggs Memorial VFW Post 5277 invited two...
Imagine South Lake Charter dedicated a Liberty Tree which was given to the school by the
Sons of the American Revolution.Imagine South Lake Charter in Clermont, Florida held a Liberty Tree dedication ceremony on Friday, November 12, 2021. The...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host an investiture ceremony and reception on Tuesday, November 20 at 9 am in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
Having...
Due to the overwhelming demand for 2nd doses, 1st doses will no longer be available at the Groveland Amazon site.
Location: Amazon Distribution Site, 7453 Republic Drive, Groveland, FL 34736
Site Operation Dates: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until day capacity has...
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.
Imagine South Lake Charter School presents this month’s Terrific Kids:
Kindergarten: Madyson Claytor, Ainsley Long, Jayden Addo, Tatum Nelson,...
Family Tree Maker is rated one of the Top 5 genealogical computer programs of 2019 for tracking and organizing your family tree by SmarterHobby.com. Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society has designed a Special Interest Group to teach users...
Clermont Performing Art Center’s (CPAC) Mainstage has been home to legendary acts from Broadway to bluegrass, opera to comedy and legendary stars from the worlds of rock and roll, theater, movies and television. The 1000 seat theater is the...
The Rotary Club of South Lake County held a Santa Fun Run in December 2018. One of the beneficiaries of the Run is the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation, a local community organization that helps families and individuals with cancer...
On Monday, March 4, the Mayor, Council and Chief Morgan recognized Firefighter Paramedic, Lieutenant Joe Ridge and Firefighter Paramedic, Michael Ridge for successfully completing the Field Training Officer testing.
The brothers navigated a written exam, electrocardiogram test, oral interviews and...
The newest CareSpot Urgent Care | Orlando Health urgent care center is now open at 1615 FL-50, Suite 200 (near Lowe's) in Clermont.
The new location is the first CareSpot Urgent Care | Orlando Health center in Lake County and...
Rabbi Moshe, Chavi and baby Mendel Dubinsky are the newest Chabad Emissaries of the Chabad Lubavitch movement to open a new center in South Lake County, Florida!
Chabad Lubavitch is the largest and fastest-growing Jewish outreach organization globally, numbering over...
On Saturday, November 12, the Clermont Police Department brought bike safety to children 6-12 years old at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center.
The Clermont Police Rad Ride event, a free program, educated the kids on bike safety, provided helmet fittings...
Sunshine Book Co., located at 647 Lake Avenue in Downtown Clermont, was recently voted Best of South Lake - Retail Business, an event sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
It has been less than a year since Sunshine Book...
The Clermont Police Department recently rolled out a new body camera program.
Fifty-five police officers and sergeants in the patrol, traffic and community policing units were outfitted this month.
“Body cameras bolster accountability, promote transparency and provide an impartial eyewitness,” Police...
The Craft Beer Association will be hosting a craft beer sampling event at Waterfront Park between 3rd and 4th St on June 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The pre-paid passport/punch book will entitle guests to sample each...
Clermont Garden Club will present its 2nd Annual Spring Garden Festival on Saturday, May 2, from 9 am -2 pm. We are seeking vendors and crafters of plant, garden, nature, garden décor, horticulture, and gardening materials.
Interested vendors may download...
Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and the music of Elvis Presley, "All Shook Up" follows the story of Chad, a motorcycle-riding roustabout with blue suede shoes on his feet and a song in his heart.
Repressed by their small town...
Charlie Frost, a retired carpenter, has devoted hours of his retirement time to learning how to make beautifully crafted pens. He is shown above handing one of them to Jim Briggs, president of the Clermont Historical Society. Charlie has...
On Friday, June 30 at 11 am enjoy the one and only JiggleMan! He has performed at countless schools, libraries and festivals in Florida and has even shined numerous times on the David Letterman Show. JiggleMan is a funny...
Anyone who has met Doris Bloodsworth knows that she has many amazing talents and interests not the least of which is her love of South Lake County and its history. Doris is an award-winning journalist and author. She has...
Learn how to craft paper fortune cookies filled with encouraging words and inspirational phrases. Paper fortune cookies make a unique and uplifting gift for any holiday or celebration. They are also perfect to give to anyone going through a...
Oakland Heritage Day, presented by Orlando Health and in partnership with Healthy West Orange and the Oakland Nature Preserve, returns this month to commemorate Oakland’s 135th anniversary. The time-honored festival will be revitalized with fresh, new experiences tailored for...
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...
Jordon Spears from Modica & Associates recently confirmed that pollen is floating on the west side and throughout Lake Minneola.
Jordon reported on heavy cyanobacterial blooms in lakes Palatlakaha and Minnehaha. They are keeping watch on the canal leading to...
Mike Smith and Kenny Nadeau, first met in Missouri where they learned to appreciate the intricacies and flavors of smoking and curing meats. Both Mike and Kenny moved to Florida and enjoyed barbecuing for family and friends. After lots of...
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...