Hunger Advocates Will Enjoy a Day of Garden Party Inspired Elegance While Raising Funds to Fight Hunger
On Saturday, May 21st, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its first-ever Ultimate Garden Party fundraising event to support the nonprofit’s...
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) is accepting lottery applications through March 30th for students who will be entering kindergarten through fifth grades during the 2018-19 school year.
CRES is a magnet school for the South Lake community with curriculum emphasizing...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host a free health program sponsored by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cornerstone Hospice of Lake County on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. in room 108 (first floor community...
Today, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced the launch of a new community action survey, StrongerThanC-19, designed to aid Florida as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. This cutting-edge tool gives residents the power to unite...
by Rebecca Mendoza and Donna DiGennaro, Photographs from Rebecca Mendoza and Chuck Heddon
Come to the Clermont Historic Village Monday evening, April 10th at 7:00 PM to learn about the Heddon-Stokes connection and the history and testing of Heddon Fishing...
Stephanie Dukes
Stephanie grew up in Mulberry, FL. Upon graduating high school, Stephanie attended the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, Florida, where she received her Associate of Arts Degree.
Stephanie worked at Tal-Tran, the transportation system for the...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Diane Wilson of D & R Kitchen and Bath Remodel just celebrated the grand opening of its new Clermont showroom, located in the Sunnyside Plaza by Highway 50, just west of Route...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The City of Clermont has been working on its Downtown and Waterfront Development Plan for quite a few years and remains committed to keeping its community updated with ongoing quarterly updates.
The City's...
New Beginnings of Central Florida Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Orange County National Golf Course on Friday, Sept 22 2023.
Shotgun Start at 8:30 am to support the local Homeless.
Open to everyone! Foursomes Wanted! Register online at:...
Three Lake County Fire Rescue personnel were among those honored for their dedication to service during the annual awards banquet that recognizes police officers, firefighters and K9 officers who went above and beyond the line of duty during the...
Enjoy Community Night on Friday, June 9 from 5-8 pm in Montverde.
Support Montverde Local Businesses.
The Lake County Solid Waste division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit Collection event. The event will take...
On December 4, the Clermont Police Department released a video on its social media outlets challenging first responders and the community to participate in the “Adopt a Soldier” program.
The program began after Clermont Detective Melissa France mentioned that she...
May Day (May 1) is the celebration of spring and the coming of the summer.
If you have been sheltered at home, celebrate spring by taking a trip to Kim's Cabbage Patch and finding a wide assortment of farm-fresh fruits and...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as Monday, December...
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar, located at 801 West Montrose and 8th Streets, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. Ambassadors of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
Local residents Darren and Karen Johnson...
CLERMONT - The Clermont Police Department will be conducting a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint on March 17, 2023. The location will be SR 50 and Magnolia Pointe Blvd. for all westbound traffic. The checkpoint will start at 8 p.m. and...
This holiday season, inspire your organization or community to sponsor abused, abandoned and neglected children. Donate new unwrapped toys, clothes or gift cards for children assigned to the Guardian ad Litem program.
Interested businesses and individual volunteers can contact the Guardian...
Ron Heller, a former professional baseball player, entertainer, radio and TV talk host was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Ron is an author of (12) books all written after his 70th year. Ron talked about...
The KiwanisClub of Clermont
Our welcome mat is always in place for the Clermont Battalion Sea Cadet Corps!
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a federally chartered non-profit youth organization for young people, ages 11 through 17.
Gary Schindele, a Sea...
Bring your dogs, cats, birds, lizards, racoons, rats, ferrets, pigs, goats and any other pets you have to The Animal League Thrift Store in Downtown Clermont (770 W. Montrose St.) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, December...
The South Lake Business Leaders (SLBL) is hosting a Boots and Bunny Review 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 1 at Lake Catherine Farms, 5849 Lake Catherine Road to support the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF), a nonprofit whose...
Sheila Davis had an eye-opening experience and wants to share it.
Submitted by Sheila Davis
I arrived in Clermont on the first of January to visit my parents. My dad, George Snyder, decided that I should learn Shuffleboard, the game he...
On June 7th, the Orlando Cat Café proudly announced their new partnership with SPCA Florida, a highly regarded 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. More than 130 guests came and went throughout the day-long welcoming celebration...
Thanks to a partnership with Lake County, Lake-Sumter State College is offering students in Workforce programs financial support for Spring 2021.
Eligible students can receive a grant to cover the costs of up to three courses for the spring semester....
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The City of Clermont and the South Lake community joined together to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17.
The morning was chilly as the...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, the Lake County Animal Shelter, and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed on Monday, May 28 in...
Due to the increasing demand for back to school immunization, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be conducting walk-in immunization clinics on Thursday, August 8th from 1-4 pm for kindergarten and 7th grade only at...
Meet Groveland’s Community Development Team
The City of Groveland recently submitted the revised Future Land Use Component of its Comprehensive Plan to the Department of Economic Opportunity Under the State of Florida for review. This plan lays out the vision...
Submitted by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Drive the Goal recently became a member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and the members celebrated by officiating at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 4.
Drive the Goal is a multifaceted...
Enjoy a 3-day, fun-filled community event Nov 5th - 7th at Kirk Park, Montverde.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has named five local leaders to its 2022 board of directors. Each member has been appointed by their respective city councils to administer the affairs of LANGD, propel its mission forward and explore...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To register for a course, visit LSSC.edu/CE or contact Continuing Education at...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out (NNO) at Waterfront Park, 300 Third Street, Clermont on Tuesday, October 3rd, complete with law enforcement and public safety displays from...
Registration is now open for the South Lake Geneology Society is presenting its 3rd Annual Mid-Winter Conference in Clermont. This year learn Tips & Tricks to Uncover Your Past. Kathy and Clyde Stickney are guest speakers.
The one-day conference is scheduled from...
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have...
LEESBURG, Fla. – Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student course and laboratory fees for the 2022 - 2023 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of...
Lake County’s 8th Annual Landscape & Garden Fair, a botanical-themed festival that’s free to the public, will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at the Lake County Extension Center’s Discovery Gardens, located at 1951 Woodlea Road,...
New Hope Christian Academy Students, K through 5th grade, were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
This month's terrific kids were: Zachary, Matthew, Lorelei, and Rebecca
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
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...
By Marty Proctor
On Wednesday, August 19, the Mascotte City Council voted, once again, to terminate the contract of Jim Gleason, its city manager for 9 years. The City Council and Manager have been locked in a debate and series...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites schedule for the week of June 14, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site
located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00...
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Clermont was selected as one of six American cities to host a Gran Fondo-style cycling event proving, once again, Clermont is the “Choice of Champions.”
City officials and community leaders gathered near the imminent site of Victory Pointe to hear...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College and the LSSC Foundation are pleased to announce the 2021 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award winners.
“This year’s winners represent a broad cross-section of our community and the significant impact that graduates of Lake-Sumter State...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
An outpouring of food donations, care for the community and volunteer teamwork came together on Saturday, November 19th at the Northeast Regional Park of the Four Corners Community to ensure that families that...
Registration Open for Fishing Clinic Hosted by City of Clermont, The Florida Angler
The City of Clermont and The Florida Angler have partnered to bring you the Stop Wishing, Go Fishing Clinic from 9 am to noon June 8 at...
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...
By John Hotaling
Our school building is no more, the lockers and classrooms, shop rooms, band rooms, auditorium and lunchroom, locker rooms and showers and chem labs all gone.
What remains of CHS is US, our memories, our triumphs and failures...
Everyone Needs A Christmas Miracle: On Monday, December 21, the entire world has the opportunity to view a rare and symbolic sight when Jupiter and Saturn align in the night sky to form what will appear as one brilliant...