This morning the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
This year’s theme, “A Spirit...
The South Lake Rotary Club hosted an annual membership sponsored School Supply drive over the last month.
Jennifer Gedraitis of Clermont Elementary visited the club on Tuesday, August 21, to receive the boxes of supplies collected for their school.
To learn...
May rainfall was well below average across the St. Johns River Water Management District, with only a few areas of near-average rainfall in southeast Orange, northern Brevard and southeast Marion counties.
A full report outlining May’s hydrologic conditions was presented...
On Saturday, November 14, from 8 am - 12 pm, twenty-one women of Beta Theta are holding a rummage sale!
Beta Theta-ESA is a community service organization with lots of rummage. They will be bringing their unwanted treasures to the Bell-Rescoe residence, to...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro
Everyone can agree that the weather lately has been crazy! It can be 80 degrees one day and cold and rainy the next. But even that cannot dampen the enthusiasm of Historical Society volunteer, Domenick Molinaro. ...
Students from Leesburg High, South Lake High, and Eustis High graduate from the Youth Construction Academy and dedicate the 3 homes they built for local families!
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with Leesburg High School, South Lake High...
Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the liberation of all African American slaves in the United States, was hosted by the city of Groveland on June 19 in Lake David Park.
“Juneteenth marks a significant day in history for our...
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My name is Dasher, and I am a handsome 5-month-old Domestic Shorthair Blend. I am a bashful guy at first but am VERY sweet. I would do best in a quieter household without lots of activity. I will need...
Article and photos by Marty Proctor
Groveland themed this year's holiday celebration, "Hometown Heroes Holiday Celebration" and hosted a wide range of family-oriented events that started on December 4 and wrapped up with a parade saluting the Hometown Heroes on December...
The City of Groveland is excited to host part II of its centennial celebration series, Saturday, March 26th, and Sunday, March 27th, beginning at 11:00 am! This weekend’s celebration will highlight the years 1973-2022. February's celebration focused on the...
Clermont residents packed council chambers on Tuesday, September 20, many there to speak on their objection to increasing the millage rate.
After 7 years of no millage increases, Clermont City Council considered increasing the millage 30%. The current millage is...
More than sixty local children gathered early on Friday, December 20, at Target-Clermont to do their Christmas shopping with local police officers, active duty military, veterans, cadets and JROTC members in the guise of Santa's helpers. This marks the...
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...
Lake County Schools, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Lake, will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to all employees and to students age 16 and older at high schools across the county starting next week.
Notifications were...
The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (SIMA) is excited to introduce the Aguiluchos Elite Training Program for student-athletes aged 5-12 years old who are passionate soccer players. The program is hosting a final Open ID Session before the start...
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...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held at Bella Collina Country Club on Friday, December 21st.
The Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC) sponsored the breakfast. CFSLC Board Member Jim Hamilton and Kathy Smith, Director of Donor Relations provided...
After lengthy and sometimes heated dialogue, First Baptist Church withdrew its request before Clermont City Council to rezone approximately 6 acres of its 38-acre parcel, located on the south side of Clermont at the corner of Hartwood Marsh and...
The Lake County Library System has extended the hours at its largest branch, the Cooper Memorial Library.
The Cooper Memorial Library, located off SR 50 in Clermont, has the highest number of checkouts in the county for a variety of...
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,...
submitted by Jennifer Ganley, Kiwanis Club of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake was thrilled to welcome Koda the Fluff to its June 2 meeting. Koda drove her firey red convertible into the meeting and spoke (ok…. Koda’s...
Article and Photo by Ted Luebbers
What do EAA and AOPA mean? There are all sorts of these acronyms in the aviation world and their meanings can be confusing for those who may have just a casual interest or are...
Here are just a few things happening in South Lake County. See the calendar of events for additional information.
September 28- October 28
Lake Catherine Blueberries
Sunn Hemp Scavenger Hunt Mazes and Pumpkin Patch
Lake Catherine Blueberries and Dark Forest Trail...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is now accepting online payments for most fees and fines owed for traffic and criminal cases. Previously, only traffic tickets were available for online payments.
“We are excited to enhance...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces upcoming election worker information sessions.
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work the polls on Election Day, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County Supervisor of...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club (CGC) spent a morning preparing mini-Easter baskets with fresh flowers, which were generously donated by Winn Dixie in Clermont. The ladies additionally prepared larger baskets filled...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Flag Coffee Corner, 756 West Montrose Street, Clermont celebrates its one-year anniversary this month. We stopped in for a visit this week with owners Gustavo, Laura and Federico Chavez. Chavez's open layout style cafe...
School bells ringing means reading assignments for students and more time for mom and dad to start a new book The monthly Friends of the Cagan Crossings Library Book sale is Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. at...
Members of the Lake County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) were recognized recently for outstanding public relations programs incorporating the very best examples of innovation, research, planning and execution during the 2021 Golden Image Awards at...
Lake County’s Office of Communications was honored this week by the Florida Public Relations Association at the 2019 Mid Florida Local Image Awards in Ocala. The awards recognize exceptional public relations communicators and programs within the region.
The Office of...
Coffee with the Mayor was recently held at Urban Attic – Downtown Marketplace, a shop filled with unique items. Urban Attic, located at 639 8thSt. Clermont, was a delightful, cozy setting for coffee and conversation.
What’s Happening In Clermont
Highway 50
At...
The Education Foundation of Lake County is proud to announce that the Take Stock in Children Program, serving Lake and Sumter counties, has once again rated Gold at the state level.
Take Stock in Children (TSIC) is a scholarship and...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, October 15, at 1:45 pm in room 108 B, presenting Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico (tragic opera)...
You are beautifully and wonderfully made. You are a daughter of the Most High God and He loves you dearly. In times like these we need Him. Accept Him in your life', says WIN Director, Ivy Smith.
Ladies! Ladies! Ladies! ...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
There is something romantic about the idea of riding on a train as it goes swaying along on the tracks. Some say the motion and the clickity-clack sounds just make one so relaxed...
Montverde Academy brings Broadway favorites to the stage in a new and enjoyable way during the Fourth Annual Choral Cabaret. Talented students will delight the audience in this unique, interactive performance that will take place on stage in the...
Six Lake-Sumter State College cross country runners completed their 2020 season at the NJCAA National Championships hosted in Iowa last weekend, earning national recognition.
Alexander Croy, Nicholas Atkinson, William Troupe, Adolfo Saucedo Flores and Ernesto Velasquez all qualified for Nationals...
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...
Lake-Sumter State College (LSCC) is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before their...
submitted by Lion Nick Jones
The Lions Club met for its regular February meeting (second Thursdays) at St. Matthias Episcopal Church on Valentines Day and welcomed Clermont Police Officer David Colon to give an address on the Department's efforts in working...
Friday, November 2
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose - TC & the Troublemakers Band will play a variety of rock, country and 80's music with a free concert in City Hall Park starting at 5:30 pm. Food...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Rabbi Moshe Dubinksy of the South Lake Chabad welcomed the community to a Grand Torah Welcoming Ceremony. Rabbis came to the South Lake Community from Altamonte Springs, Space Coast, Maitland,...
Cypress Ridge Elementary and the Kiwanis Club Celebrate September's Terrific Kids!
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Joseph Hamelin, Victoria Jones, Marley...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
The South Lake Non-Profit Think Tank was launched in Fall 2020 by Otis and Sandra Taylor to help unify all local area non-profit agencies and community organizations as well...
Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer, a day to break out the barbeque utensils and enjoy food, fun and family. But it's also the day set aside to honor and remember those who served and died for their...
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...
More than one hundred people visited the Leesburg Florida Stake Center (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) last Saturday to participate in Light the World 2022 Day of Service. This Lake County activity provided volunteers the opportunity...
Cornerstone Hospice honored Clermont resident Clifton Fox for his service to the nation at a special pinning ceremony on Sunday, February 3.
Clifton Fox, who is 104 years old, served in the U.S. Marines from 1934-38. According to the China...
On Tuesday, October 4, thousands of people attended the community's Annual National Night Out at Waterfront Park. The national event was first introduced in 1984 and now includes more than 400 communities in 23 states. Each year, the free,...
Celebrate and get free donuts (while supplies last) at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and many other makers of donuts, or "doughnuts," if you prefer.
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June. It began in 1938 to honor...