The 4th Annual Family Fun Day, An Autism and Special Needs Event, will take place on Saturday, May 18 from 11 am to 3 pm.
The event, hosted by Lake County Families, will be held at 2400 S. Hwy 27,...
Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Some days begin with such hope and excitement, only later to have the wind taken right out of your sails. But more on that shortly…
The excitement and general “buzz” during the event was as high as ever,...
Orlando Health will host a career expo later this week in Kissimmee to fill a variety of open positions at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and the Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical...
The Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT) voted unanimously to name Dr. Heather Bigard as the College’s 7th president at its meeting last night.
The DBOT also appointed Bigard into an Interim President role through June 30th before...
On May 5, a prayer breakfast, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, was held at Gabby's Banquet and Event Facility. Lorrie of Goodwine Creations catered the breakfast.
Citizens, Community Leaders, as well as Law Enforcement, came together for the morning...
Read to the Dogs (every first Tuesday of the month)
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs every first Tuesday of the month from 4-5 p.m. Drop in anytime during that hour, our next dates are Tuesdays,...
HOSA stands for future health professionals. It was established in 1976. The HOSA motto is, "The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow" .
The Lake Minneola High School (LMHS) HOSA's competed against over 600 competitors on January 25th at...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women (BSCCW) is using the proceeds from its annual Spring into Fashion lunch and fashion show to support local organizations. The event featured fashions from Dress Barn. Proceeds from the event was presented...
East Ridge High School DECA Chapter will be hosting a college fair on October 23rd from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm. The college fair will be located in the ERHS cafeteria with booths set up representing various colleges, nation and statewide....
Pictures and Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The 6th Annual Wreaths Across America ceremony was held December 17th at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont. The annual ceremony was organized by Trish Gardner, Regional Representative of Wreaths Across America (WAA)....
October Library Plant: Clermont Garden Club member, Teresa Alvarez, (shown with Cooper Librarian Amy Hand) has brought a “Chlorophytum comosum” also known as spider plant, to display at the library this October. This plant is very easy to grow and...
Montverde Academy is pleased to announce that Hans Hanley will be the keynote speaker at the Academy’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at The Mills Championship Court at the EdgeCenter for Sportsmanship and...
By Kevin Grogan, DashSports
Moving into a new town like Minneola can be challenging. Starting over in most aspects of your life simply put, takes time. That is unless you just take the leap and jump right into it! Jeff...
Submitted by Clermont Triathlon Club Board Members Marianne Holt, Tom Montgomery, Brenda Skoczelas, Daniel Whitehouse, Betsy Langan & Josh Castleman
Over recent weeks, we have noticed many more people outside exercising—and we also realize that many people are going through...
by the Animal League
Hello friends!
I’m Chloe, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair blend, who would love to go to a quiet home of my own. I am currently in foster with one of my kittens (who is now 7 months!) that...
On Saturday, February 24th from 9 am to 1 pm, the Friends of Lake Louisa State Park will be hosting their 3rd annual Poochapalooza, a day to celebrate and enjoy our canine companions. This is a free event included in...
Chavurah South Lake will be forming its new Jewish prayer and social group with a kickoff organizational meeting. This will be a small new group of like-minded Jews who want to assemble for the purposes of facilitating Shabbat and Jewish...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress, will deliver the Commencement Address for the Class of 2021 on May 15, 2021, in The EdgeCenter for Sportsmanship and Wellness on Montverde Academy’s campus.
Michael English, multiple Dove...
Hello Clermont Champions!
I hope you are enjoying all the colors and fragrances that come with springtime in Clermont!
Progress continues on Streetscape 3 along W. Montrose Street. The contractor is working west from West Avenue and remains on schedule to...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first “Break the Silence - Stop the Violence 5K” to benefit the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will take place on Oct. 6, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located...
Epika Salon and Boutique celebrated its grand opening recently with family, friends, patrons and the friendly professionals at the salon. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting to officially welcome the salon into the business community.
The...
Feature Story by Larry H. Oskin
Charity Across South Lake (CASL) is collecting toys and food for the needy families and children of the South Lake community, and Santa and his helpers are filling bags full of surprises.
Everyone is invited...
The Florida Department Of Health In Lake County Wants You To Be Prepared For A Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be joining the Ready Campaign in promoting this...
Students from Clermont elementary schools participated in the “Drop Savers” Water Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the City of Clermont. Students were asked to create a poster on ways to conserve water. The winning artwork was selected for its relevance, creativity,...
Clermont Toastmasters held their International Speech and Table Topics contests during their February 26th meeting. The top two contestants from each of these events move on to the Area Contest which will be held Saturday, March 24th in Leesburg.
Contest...
Alice Barrows, a member of Clermont Garden Club (CGC), recently brought a marble queen pothos to Cooper Memorial Library. Senior Branch Supervisor Rachel Smoyak accepted the plant.
Pothos is considered to be an easy and undemanding plant for your home. ...
Groveland-based FIRST robotics team All Wired Up competed in the Orlando Regionals FIRST Robotics competition March 10-12. The competition was held at the Addition Financial Arena on the UCF campus in east Orlando. There were 57 teams representing the...
Steve Smith, President of Housing for All of Lake County, was the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Clermont Kiwanis Club.
Smith described the Houseing for All of Lake County as a housing non profit group of advocates for...
Articles and Photos by Larry Oskin
Candidates Tim Murry and Diane Travis vying for Clermont City Council Mayor -- Seat 3
Tim Murry is a native Clermont resident, who graduated from Clermont High School in 1972. He is married to Kassier...
Darren Gray, Clermont’s city manager, recently graduated from Leadership Orlando, the largest community leadership program in America. The eight-month program helps emerging and established leaders broaden their regional knowledge and experience.
Gray, a former Lake County manager who has led...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is taking several measures to ensure the health and safety of the community and slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Board Chairman Leslie Campione shares an update on Lake County's response.s
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ReFranchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
Learn to use the “Lean Canvas” approach to draft a one-page business plan.
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Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
Have you been working on your family tree? Or are you curious about your Irish surname or family heritage?
To learn more about Ireland and how to research your family history please check out our Irish Heritage Sig. This Free virtual Sig...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Merideth Nagel and The Legacy Legal Team hosted a South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event to celebrate the successful growth of South Lake County with the...
There is a lot on the ballot and if you aren't prepared it may take a while to get through it.
Be prepared. Read your ballot before entering the voter's booth.
There are 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that will...
Growing Bolder TV is seeking people who are 50 years and older in the South Lake area who are role models of living with passion and purpose. Nominees could include people who are hometown heroes for athletic achievements, volunteer...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
In boxing, they say it's the punch you don't see coming that knocks you out. Let’s face it, 2020 has kept the punches coming, and if you own a business, chances are you have...
The City of Clermont
In advance of the March 8 community meeting, we wanted to provide a preview of the preliminary concept for the redevelopment of the 8th Street Pier and the surrounding area.
Meet Us In The Middle Plaza &...
Project Scholars, the parent organization and host of Pig on the Pond Community Festival, announced the four south Lake County students who will each receive up to $10,000 in scholarships -- $2,500 for each year they attend college.
The students...
Bigard is the College’s 7th President and First Female
Lake-Sumter State College is excited to announce the inauguration of Dr. Heather Bigard as the College’s 7th president on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Everett A. Kelly Convocation...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
Last Friday, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks led a coffee and conversation meeting with many local politicians, residents, and special guests at Cheezer's Palace in downtown Clermont. Parks welcomed special guest Daniel Webster, US...
by Donna DiGennaro South Lake County Historical Society
Think you know about World War II? Why not come to Clermont’s World War II Museum and see first-hand what the men and women went through as they fought Nazi Germany and its...
Trish Gardner, Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America, was a guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting.
Trish started her presentation by giving background information on Wreaths Across America.
In 2007, the Worcester family, veterans and others who had...
Groveland Captain Steve Smith proudly introduced Firefighters Billy Patrick and Joe Ridge to those attending the recent City Council meeting. The traditional badge pinning ceremony followed.
"I would like to take a minute and introduce you to these two men...
Construction will start soon on the Aurelia Cole Academy K-8, which will open in Fall 2023, replacing Clermont Elementary and Clermont Middle schools and serving students in kindergarten through Grade 8. Lake County Schools is hosting two community open-house...
Let me introduce myself. My name is Sunny, and I'm the newest addition to the Read To Sydney Team.
Toby is my mentor and has been teaching me how to help children read, one "tail" at a time. Our companion...
A bigger and better Red, White & BOOM will lift spirits and light up July Fourth as Clermont celebrates America.
The free, family event will be filled with fun activities, tasty foods and live entertainment at Waterfront Park, 330 Third...
For the past 14 years, each student at Imagine South Lake Charter, kindergarten through fifth grades, selects and reads a book appropriate for his/her grade-level. Afterward, each student completes a book report. To enhance the experience, students prepare their costumes...
Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is inviting volunteers to participate in a community cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 30 in Groveland. Volunteers will meet at the vacant lot located at the intersection of West Broad Street...