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...
Guru Indian Restaurant is celebrating over 7 wonderful years of success in Clermont! Guru offers you a unique local experience in top quality gourmet Indian dining at moderate prices. Founded by owner and head chef, Uday Kadam was inspired...
Thrive PopUps are designed for teens 13-18 years old. The program offers a safe and fun environment for teens to learn new skills and hobbies from local experts. Thrives efforts are focused on key life skills, mentoring and career...
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...
Cooper Concert Series: Paul DeRitter Trio
Tuesday, March 7 | 5:30 PM
The Paul DeRitter Trio, led by jazz musician and Lake County local Paul DeRitter, will perform a mixture of jazz standards along with Irish music in honor of St....
Sunshine State Superkids is hosting their second Charity Car & Truck Show as their fundraiser. The show will be held at Lake Minneola High School, Hancock Road in Minneola on November 4. The event will start at 9 am...
Picture the scene, you have everything you need for your wedding day—bride, check; groom, check; flowers, check; officiant, check; family, check. Wait, you don’t have a venue! Then you get a call from your officiant—come to 490 West Avenue...
The Lake County Clerk and Comptroller, Gary Cooney, has appointed Terri Freeman as Inspector General for the Clerk’s Office.
“The Inspector General role is key within the organization,” said Gary Cooney. “Terri’s background in accounting and auditing is extensive, and...
The district’s calendar committee, composed of employees and parents, has developed two student calendar options. A survey will be sent to employees on Feb. 9 asking their preference between the two. The same survey then will be sent to...
Comedy Review and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to Steve Solomon’s ‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy’ as a one-man comedy show. Solomon grew up in the diverse...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the addition of the Paramedic program to the Clermont campus. Lake Tech’s Clermont campus is located at the Lake Sumter State College South Lake Campus. Current EMTs will further their EMS training...
One of the oldest churches in Lake County is celebrating its 130th anniversary.
Established in 1889, Bay Lake Missionary Baptist Church, 9020 Bay Lake Road, Groveland, invites everyone to attend Revival Services August 12-16, with Bro. Charlie Thornton speaking nightly...
by Michelle Delaney
Fred Sommer, a long-time resident of South Lake County and founder of Sommer Sports, has played a significant part in establishing Clermont’s identity as a “Choice of Champions” and a hub for athletes. The city of Clermont has...
Coming To Downtown Clermont
Pepe's Cantina, a Mexican Grille offering a unique Mexican experience with locations already in Winter Park and Downtown Orlando, is coming to 794 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont (the corner of West Minneola Ave by Suncreek Brewery). Expected...
Children of all ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4-5 p.m at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library.
PAWS Therapy Dogs provide compassionate canine community service work by visiting libraries, schools, senior centers...
The Lake County Arts and Cultural Alliance is hosting a grant information session featuring Jennifer Evins, the President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida, on Monday, Oct. 11 from 3-4:30 p.m. The session will be held at...
Submitted by Michelle Delaney
During the last 12-weeks, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce partnered with the National Training Center to champion a competition where winners were recognized for losing the most weight and pursuing a healthier lifestyle overall.
This past...
Clermont Battalion of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps promoted First Class Petty Officers Matthew Festa and Breeanna LaPenna to the rank of Chief Petty Officer at a Clermont City Council meeting on March 8. Chief Petty Officer is the...
Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson, city officials and community leaders will gather in the field east of the Tractor Supply on State Road 50, on Wednesday, July 3, at 4:00 pm to celebrate the official ground-breaking of the long-awaited Public Safety...
A mega yard sale is being held for the next two weeks, April 22 -23 and April 29-30 to benefit Read To Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont.
"One man's junk is another man's treasure"
Drop by 12552 Scottish...
Article and Photos by Audrey Davis, South Lake Tablet
Monday, October 2nd - Lake Minneola vs East Ridge
On the night of October 2nd, East Ridge Knights and the Lake Minneola Hawks faced off in a highly anticipated football game. The...
Lea Tran came to Clermont with her husband via Philadelphia. The two decided to move to the hills of Clermont over two years ago to explore a new life in a warmer climate. Lea says that they miss their...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, Nov. 12 in honor of Veterans Day.
Lake County Solid Waste residential trash collection services will operate normally...
Lake-Sumter State College and the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation announced the 2020 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award winners.
This year’s winners represent a broad cross-section of our community – a veterinarian, Marines second lieutenant, law enforcement sergeant, engineer,...
Photos and Article by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Clermont High School, Hilltoppers and Highlanders, 31st Annual All Class Reunion was held at the First United Methodist Church, Wesley Center, on Saturday, April 29th in Clermont.
The reunion this year...
The South Lake Rotary will be holding an event at Kirk Park in Montverde from 4 pm -7 pm for World Polio Day. Join the Rotary Club to raise money and learn about the polio eradication efforts that Rotary...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending 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...
Clermont Fish House is known for the best fish & chips in Central Florida. The family-owned and operated restaurant, located at 110 W. Highway 50, offers authentic fish & chips, as well as other delicious fish dishes, meat pies,...
Lake County firefighters have teamed up with the Lake County Animal Shelter on a common mission this holiday season: to save shelter pets. Together, firefighters and adoptable cats and dogs will grace the pages of the 2019 “Rescue Me”...
by Sandie Stacy
The Corporal Program is designed to provide career development opportunities and prepare the men and women of the Clermont Police Department for future advancement.
The Clermont Police Department recently promoted eight of its finest into the new program.
Congratulations...
The Goungampo Family from Togo, West Africa, were recent guests at the Tuscanooga Baptist Church. The three daughters provided beautiful music followed by a sermon by the father who also reported on the Christian work being done in Togo.
The...
Submitted by The Kiwanis Club of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) is pleased to be partnering with the Clermont Police Department and the City of Clermont to present the first annual Conrad Buckley Memorial Golf Tournament. ...
On July 4, 1776, thirteen American colonies claimed their independence from England. Since that historic day, each year on July 4th, Americans celebrate, not only our country’s independence but the anniversary of the birth of a Nation.
Fireworks immediately come...
Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society will be hosting Gena Philibert-Ortega on Thursday, February 23 at Cooper Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. There will be a short Meet and Greet, future programs announcements and Gena will start at 5:00 PM.
Topic: Women Research...
Marianne Beck Memorial Library, a proud member of the Lake County Library System, will host a grand opening ceremony for the expansion of the town’s library. The event will take place at the library, located at 112 W. Central...
SCORE Mid-Florida serves small businesses in Florida's Sumter, Marion, and Lake Counties.
Learn from the experts - The strong team of skilled and experienced mentors helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Search the website and find a workshop or mentor
Below are...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce that two pharmacy technician students have been selected to receive a $250 Phi Theta Kappa Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Certification Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the cost of the Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPHT)...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Makers Market event on Saturday, October 14 (5 pm -9 pm) and October 15 (9 am - 3 pm) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 720 12th Street. This event...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership has just announced their new 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The CDP is a not-for-profit association of small business owners in and around the downtown Clermont area.
The newly elected CDP Board has Erika Shanoff as President,...
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray announced that Kelly LaFollette will be the new communications director effective Sept. 10.
LaFollette, who has been the Lake County communications director for 14 years, will take on similar duties at the city. She will...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
Pastfinders of South Lake County, Genealogical Society is proud to announce that January's speaker will be Janet Hovorka. Janet is the co-owner of ChartMasters and the writer of Zap The Grandma Gap blog. She has...
Don't miss November's spectacular lineup of entertainment complete with music, drama, comedy and entertaining memories. Kicking off the month, a 1964 Beatle Tribute
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm
Experience a Beatles concert the way it was performed in 1964, when...
Congratulate to this week’s Toastmast winners
Dr. Thomas Spencer — Best Table Topics Speaker, Sabrina Mallay - Club President, Terri Wells - Best Speaker, Cheryl Mendo - Most Improved, and Nancy Wilkins - Best Evaluator.
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a...
Whether you like to run or not, there is no doubt it makes you feel alive. And while running is one of the easiest ways to get the heart rate up & be active, it is a lifestyle for...
Photos and Article by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
Saturday, February 18 - The East Ridge High School boys' soccer team outlasted Boca Raton in a hard-fought 1-0 game. The home game at “The Dungeon” was tightly contested and action...
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin
The new South Lake Non-Profit Think Tank was recently launched by Otis Taylor to help unify all local area non-profit agencies and community organizations as well as to personify the pride and community spirit...
submitted by The Animal League
This little 8-year-old female Schnoodle blend had been adopted out a few years ago but was recently returned when her human mom went into a nursing home.
Unfortunately, when she was returned to us, she could...
The Drop Saver Program was created in 1998 by the American Water Works Association as part of its larger initiative to help educate young people on the importance of conserving and protecting the most valuable natural resource on Earth...
Council approved an economic agreement with Groveland Property Investments which may spur the owners forward with its plans to convert more than 500 hotel rooms to 214 apartments of various configurations on property located at 20349 and 20339 U.S....
Houndhaven, Inc., a non-profit, no-kill dog rescue shelter, will receive donations through sales of reusable Community Bags this month at the Clermont Winn Dixie.
The Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that features two reusable Community Bags and...