Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Otis Taylor personifies the pride and community spirit that is regularly displayed in the South Lake Community! By founding the Give A Day Foundation, Otis has made hundreds of volunteers into everyday...
Start your weekend off on the right note. Bring lawn chairs and listen to Shadow Cabinet. Performing together since 2008, Shadow Cabinet has become one of the premier live acts in Central Florida.
Shadow Cabinet specializes in danceable alternative from...
On May 11, Clermont Mayor Tim Murry issued a proclamation at the City Council meeting declaring the month of May as Law Enforcement month.
Law Enforcement Officers are dedicated men and women who have sworn to serve and protect its citizens....
Minneola, Fla –Back by popular demand, the Minneola Firefighters will join kids of all ages for a story time and an informative safety demonstration on Friday, July 8, at 11 am at the Minneola City Hall Gym.
Kids and caregivers...
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, recently celebrated its 15th annual Mardi Gras "Fun" Raiser at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. The event included a dinner/dance, silent auction, costume contest, entertainment and door prizes and raised over $18,000.
"Our...
As in-person learning at schools resumes, everyone in their households should take steps to stay healthy and protect each other from getting sick. Practice everyday preventive actions, limit interactions with other people, and stay informed on COVID-19 updates.
Back to...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rabbi Moshe Dubinksy of the South Lake Chabad welcomes the entire Jewish Community to attend and observe the annual High Holiday services. After founding Chabad South Lake here in Clermont in November...
Put a little Claus In your Christmas at Clermont's Light Up Clermont on December 2 and 3, 2022.
Light Up Clermont has something for everyone this year, full of enchantment and fun.
This year's theme, "Claus in Clermont" is sure to delight everyone.
The...
Lake County students will demonstrate their expertise in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair next month.
The event, sponsored by Lake County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department, will showcase the...
Students from Lake County Schools secured 23 of the top honors in the annual Lake County History Day competition held March 2, 2019, at the Lake County Historical Museum in Tavares. Seven area middle schools and three high schools...
A Lake County Public Works Road Maintenance Operations crew is being acknowledged today for their heroic efforts to save an emaciated, abandoned dog that they spotted along a busy road on Tuesday.
Matthew Dexter and Aaron Cates found the dog...
Congressman Daniel Webster recently honored Groveland City Council Member John Griffin who will be retiring from public office after his term expires in November after serving 17 years as a city council member.
Webster presented Griffin with a flag that...
Throughout Lake County, over 42,000 students and 3,000 teachers will, in some way, head Back To School next week. Due to the virus pandemic, students will start the school year with four different learning options:
Full-time traditional, face-to-face learning...
Forty-eight educators celebrated for their commitment to excellence in teaching.
They share a love of teaching and a commitment to their students, even during a pandemic. Forty-eight educators, one from each of Lake County’s public schools, are being celebrated by...
Submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Romeo and I am a 10 yr old Beagle/Foxhound Blend and I weigh about 30pounds. I may be an older fella, but please don’t let that scare you away! I still have a...
Montverde - The new season for the Mid-Week Market at Montverde, with an expanding mix of vendors, begins Wednesday, September 5. Hours are 11 am-6 pm, Wednesdays only. The event takes place beneath the mature Oak trees in Kirk...
Summer PopUps will be held on Wednesday, June 21st at Lake David Park at 6pm!
Students (Teens ages 13-18) have a behind-the-scenes look during 'A Day in the Life of a Firefighter' activity!
Register at www.thriveclermont.org/events-
Final Activity lineup June 21 in...
Clermont Police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time. The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 19th at Golden Hills...
Dr. John Neff, Keystone Chiropractic, recently celebrated the opening of his office at 244 Highland Avenue, Clermont.
Family and friends gathered along with representatives of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce to welcome the doctor to his Clermont practice at...
This past Tuesday, the Rotary Club of South Lake County met three fellow Rotarians from Trinidad and Tobago.
As a Rotarian, you can visit any club in the world and be welcomed as their own. The fellowship, diversity, networking and...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The exciting City of Clermont Art District is in the final stages, so the Art Walk will soon be ready to open this fall. The Art District will bring an extraordinary new...
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is hosting the 2021 Visit Lake County Florida World Waterski Championships at Jack Travers Waterski School in Groveland. The biennial event will feature a field of more than 200 elite water skiers...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to Joe Mariano’s nationally celebrated Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp concert this past week. Hundreds of bee-boppin’ fans attended with safe face masks and...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host three adult programs in July featuring music, lectures, and a book talk.
Thursday, July 14 - Local musician, Galen, will present a jazz music lecture entitled Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement at...
Submitted by The Animal League
These adorable boys are Pink and Floyd and recently lost their home. They are Best Furry Friends (BFF) and must go to their new home together. They are a Pekingese/Dachshund blend and are each 2-3...
Members of the American Legion Post 55, Clermont and Post 239, Groveland-Mascotte joined with Boy Scouts of America Troop 551, Clermont to address the growing problem of hunger in Central Florida.
The latest Eagle Scout project of Troop 551, led...
The Morgridge Family Foundation has again partnered with the Community Foundation of South Lake to provide an additional $70,000 in funding to nonprofit organizations addressing the growing needs as a result of Covid-19. The following organizations were awarded grants:
...
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club president Nick Jones recently inducted Nikki Meadows into the Lions Club. Nikki was brought into the Club by her mother, Misty Meadows. Lion Jones noted, "Nikki will bring added energy to the club.
Lion Jones reminds everyone that...
submitted by the team at Keep Clermont Rural
Friends,
Your Board of County Commissioners heard the request yesterday, February 23, 2021, to amend the Comprehensive Plan to eliminate open space requirements for sand mining in the Green Swamp.
As expected, Commissioner Shields...
Written By Grant Mollett, M. Ed.
East Ridge High School
(photos taken by Dave Worthington)
The West Orange Invitational has become one of the largest and most competitive cross country events in Central Florida. For ten of the teams that participated in...
This is going to be a very busy 4th of July weekend. People want to get outside, celebrate and socialize. There will be lots of firework displays, concerts, picnics, and neighborhood Bar-B-Qs.
As everyone prepares for the holiday, #1 on...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Lake County Clerk’s Office staff gathered much-needed supplies for local survivors of domestic abuse in support of The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties.
“Abuse comes in different forms. It’s not only...
Clermont – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital received the highest recognition for patient safety and quality for Spring 2022 from The Leapfrog Group, a national independent organization committed to healthcare quality and patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade...
Weekly Sunday Clermont Farmer’s Markets are back in action for spring and growing bigger each week with dozens of safely spaced-out food, craft and specialty vendors each Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Farm fresh organic produce, seafood,...
The 2023 Kiwanis Club of Clermont, "South Lake Citrus" Calendar" is available. Purchase the calendar before its too late. Take a step back in time when you view the historic citrus logos from long ago. The calendar is only...
Central Florida Dreamplex recently held its 2nd annual flag football 4-day clinic at the Cruyff Court at Montverde Academy. Dreamplex partnered with the Community Foundation of South Lake and Montverde Academy to host the four clinics. During the series,...
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...
Linda Shepherd-Miller, principal of Lake Minneola High School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2020-21.
Shepherd-Miller, lovingly known by students and staff as “Mama Hawk,” now qualifies to be considered for the statewide Principal Achievement Award...
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai classes are open to the general public. With the current pandemic, all educational programs are being held virtually. Numerous services and...
The First Responders Relief Fund was recently launched to provide much-needed relief to first responders through advocacy, research, outreach, and education.
At the October 18 Chamber Breakfast, Chamber Board Member, Jim Hamilton the mission of the First Responders Relief Fund...
Submitted by Tom Madden
The South Lake Pregnancy and Family Care Center recently held its first very successful Abundant Life Gala at the Mission Inn. Participants were there to celebrate and support this gem in the Clermont and surrounding...
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended An Afternoon Tea Party sponsored by the Women for Hospice. The event was held in The Magnolia Room at Lake Sumter State College in Leesburg.
Women for Hospice is an organization of...
The Clermont Police Department will be hosting a blood drive sponsored by OneBlood from noon to 5 p.m. Tues., April 7 in front of the Clermont Police Department, 3600 S. U.S. Highway 27.
While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has driven...
Photos and Article by Larry Oskin
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut celebrated their grand opening in Groveland. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting. Many dignitaries from Clermont, Groveland, and south Lake attended, including Groveland...
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the second week of October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left...
Submitted by the South Lake Tablet Pup-arazzi
On Saturday morning, June 12, the City of Clermont and the Clermont Police Department hosted their second Pups in the Park event. Dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes gathered to begin their fun-filled day at...
The Clermont Youth Council is an ongoing program providing students selected from the three south Lake County high schools a chance to learn about city government and many of the city departments. After months of familiarization and interaction with the city,...
Emma Shropshire and her third-grade class at Pine Ridge Elementary School recently read the book The Night Henry Ford Met Santa by Carol Hagen. The story centers on the question of whether Ford could have taken his idea for...
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
It is finally beginning to feel a little more like fall at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun! The temperature on Saturday morning dipped to 58 degrees, nearly perfect running weather. Visitors may laugh as we are...