Clermont Garden Club member, Gwen Carter, was recently installed as the new Director of District Seven of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. She has held many positions in the local garden club including First Vice President. The members...
AdventHealth becomes the official medical provider for Sommer Sports Events in Central Florida
Sommer Sports Events and AdventHealth are coming together for a transformational long-term partnership that delivers resources of the area’s most comprehensive health care network for athletes participating...
The Central Florida Dreamplex invites you and your family to attend a free virtual event on the evening of Thursday, November 5th!
The event will be held on Zoom and feature Meredith McDonough from WESH-2 News, video features on Dreamplex...
It’s that time of year when tax bills are being delivered, and Lake County taxpayers are taking notice of an increase on the line item that reads “Public Schools -- By Local Board.” That increase reflects the 0.75-mill additional...
Daniel Keel is turning 101 this month and the King's Ridge Men's Club, along with neighbors and friends are celebrating this very special event with him. A neighborhood parade will be held in his honor on September 25th.
Daniel has...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Were you born and raised in Clermont? Did you move here when you were young enough to still go to school? If you fit either of these two categories and are of a...
Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as Clermont Main Street presents the highly anticipated MEGA Food Trucks Event on June 24. Showcasing more than 50 food trucks and vendors, this event will transform downtown Clermont into...
Officers of the Clermont Police Department greeted community members at the LeMont Coffee Lounge, 821 West Minneola Avenue, on Wednesday the 15th. The public had a dual opportunity of speaking with the Clermont police officers, including Chief Chuck Broadway, and...
The day a student-athlete officially signs a National Letter of Intent, declaring his/her intent to attend and play a sport for an academic institution where he/she has earned a scholarship, is a milestone second only to graduation for many...
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...
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Sunday, November 28 and concludes the evening of Monday, December 6. It recalls the victory of a militarily weak Jewish people who defeated the Syrian Greeks who...
Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death to children in the United States. The majority of children don’t lose their battle because of cancer but because of the treatment.
Brandy de Oliveira is a childhood cancer advocate and as...
PNC Bank has been chosen as Groveland CRA’s Business of the month for July. PNC, located at 200 E Broad St, Groveland, has had a longstanding business presence in the South Lake Community.
Learn more about how PNC can assist...
Pastor Bill Bernoir has experienced a set of emotionally discouraging circumstances which has left him needing the help of his church and community. Last year, Pastor Bernoir lost his wife of 53 years, and currently was notified by his...
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...
Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are encouraged to apply for $33,276 in federal funds awarded to Lake County through the Department of Homeland Security/FEMA under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.
A...
Beta Theta-ESA is a philanthropic organization supporting local projects, needs and community services.
Beta Theta became a sponsor of the East Ridge dance team when Pat Moore, a member of Beta Theta, visited East Ridge High School to watch the...
Clermont Police Officer David Colon was recognized as the 2018 National Hometown Heroes Leif Erikson Award for his tremendous and positive impact on the Clermont community.
Officer Colon was chosen from hundreds of local heroes and community leaders across the U.S....
On May 12-13, the Lake Minneola High School Bands presented "Prism", a concert featuring music that spans various ages.
The evening was filled with the sound of rock, pop, jazz and classical music brought by a groups of very talented...
Clermont Police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred in the area of North Hancock Rd and West Old Highway 50, Clermont, FL.
At approximately 2:43 pm, Clermont Police Patrol and Traffic Enforcement Units responded...
The district’s Safety and Security department is teaming up with schools across Lake County this month to provide continued training to help keep students and staff safe.
For years, Florida Statutes have required schools to incorporate fire and tornado drills...
By Ted Luebbers
The Villages Aviation Club located in The Villages FL donated $ 600 to Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534. This transaction took place in the hangar of EAA Chapter 534 during a recent meeting on January 11, 2020...
The annual Florida Back to School sales tax days will be held from Saturday, July 31 through Monday, August 9, 2021. During this period, buyers will be exempt from the state's 6% sales tax on certain school supplies, which include:
...
The last day for parents to enroll students in Lake County Virtual School is 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Registration will reopen for the spring term at a later date.
Enrollment requests for Lake County Virtual School soared this year...
Lake County Transit is changing LakeXpress bus routes 50E and 50W in Clermont to improve efficiency, timeliness, and travel demands to the Walmart at 1450 Johns Lake Road. To ensure the bus’s on-time performance, only LakeXpress Route 50W will...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator
Mr. Scott Werner, a Middle School science teacher at Montverde Academy, has been competing in dragon boat races since 2013. A dragon boat race is a short sprint race about a quarter of a...
SOUTH LAKE TABLET congratulates the 2020 graduating students of the South Lake community and their proud parents and guardians, who for years took on the role of teacher, coach, spiritual leader, mentor, and care-giver with the vision of witnessing their...
On Saturday, November 5th, the 19th Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation Round Robin Tennis Tourney will be held at Summit Greens.
Their last tourney was held in 2019, missing 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.
For seventeen years, the Lake County Water Authority has made grant funds available to municipalities to improve water quality through its Cooperative Stormwater Initiative. The grant program targets municipality/community projects within Lake County that are aimed at enhancing water...
The Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Enforcement Unit will be participating in a statewide enforcement initiative with other Florida sheriff's offices this week in an effort to promote safety of school-aged children in and around school zones throughout the county.
The...
The City of Groveland will host its annual Back2School Backpack Bash, on while supplies last, at the Nathaniel Community Gymnasium, located on the grounds of Hope International Church, 13806 State Road 33, Groveland.
By partnering with local organizations and community...
Feature Story And Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The William A Suggs Memorial VFW POST 5277 promotes American pride, good citizenship and patriotism. They continue to participate in a national program to encourage young students to examine our nation’s history...
Articles and Photos by Ted Luebbers
Lee Helfer, from The Villages in Florida, an Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 member and pilot, donated $500 to the chapter’s youth program, Squadron 534 on October 10, 2020.
EAA Chapter 534’s Vice President and...
The Quilts to Books project began in 2005 after students at Cypress Ridge Elementary began studying about hurricanes and tracking several storms, including Hurricane Katrina. The students decided they wanted to make a difference for their fellow students whose...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2018 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This...
Submitted by the Animal Shelter
Myrtle is a 3-year-old American Pitbull Terrier Blend who weighs 67 pounds. She is a VERY sweet and goofy girl who loves to be with people! AND...she is even house trained! She is currently undergoing treatment...
The Clermont Garden Club has chosen the home of Mrs. Lucy Mir at 10424 Bronson Road as May Yard of the Month.
Mrs. Mir inherited her mother’s love of gardening and has been transforming the gardens since they moved in...
National Rescue Dog Day was founded by Tails That Teach, Inc. to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted, to promote humane education for young children, and to encourage spay/neuter.
The day was...
Thirty local restaurants and food vendors featured samples of their signature dishes and most popular drinks at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce's Taste of South Lake at Clermont Waterfront Park. The evening event included local vendors and live...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
To commemorate the 4th Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day, the Clermont Police Department will host from 9 am to 11 am October 2, at...
Music Artist Collin Raye Will Take The Stage at 4 pm Today (Saturday, March 10th)
At 4 pm, contemporary country music artist Collin Raye will take the stage to perform his hits “On the Verge,” “One Boy, One Girl,” “What...
The City of Clermont’s signature event got a bit of a makeover this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Light Up Clermont 2020’s holiday tree lighting will be streamed virtually and the parade has been replaced with a village of...
by Marty Proctor
On Friday, April 24, local food pantry FAITH Neighborhood Center (FNC) ran a food distribution drop in partnership with Second Harvest food bank in Orlando. The Center volunteers and staff coordinated the distribution. There were 320 families...
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...
Nearly two in five United States homeowners will put themselves and their communities at risk this year. How? By neglecting to call 811 before they dig, according to Common Ground Alliance.
That is why August 11 is recognized annually as...
On Thursday, April 22, two sessions will be held by ZOOM for parents of incoming kindergarten students.
Sessions will be held at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Roundup will include
Enrollment information
Campus Tour
School Information Overview
Meeting link below
https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/94881639716?pwd=VjdZakdBbk1TaU1VNE43ZWNhOWJyUT09
On Tuesday, March 2, 2012, Caren Castle, Community Outreach Coordinator, Senior Services presented a program to the members of the Clermont Woman's Club. She spoke about the services available to seniors in South Lake such as respite care, homemaking,...
After 10 years of ministry, New Beginnings of Central Florida has a new leader, Stephanie Harris. “Looking back,” Harris says, “I believe God has been preparing me, in my career and life, for my current role as Executive Director...
There will be a new face at Groveland Elementary School this year and his name is Officer Jimmy Festa.
Officer Festa is part of a new legislative mandate putting school resource officers in elementary schools throughout the state in the...