Submitted by the Animal League
Hey everyone, Eeyore here! Have you ever watched Winnie the Pooh? Well if you have then I'll let you know I'm a little like Eeyore, the cute little guy that likes to hang out with...
MONTVERDE ACADEMY WILL FEATURE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER, MPUMI NOBIVA,
TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Baccalaureate and Commencement will feature performances by David Phelps, Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, and Ben Gulley, award-winning operatic tenor
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Mpumi Nobiva,...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris Bloodsworth and past/present members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It’s a great read and an awesome gift.
Clermont: Gem of the...
South Lake Trail will be closed for resurfacing and related improvements from 7 am on July 29 at 5 pm to August 9 in the area of the Clermont Baptist Church, 16115 Old Hwy 50 W, Clermont. Trail users...
submitted by the Animal League
Hello Friends!
My name is Marshmallow, and I am a 69 pound, 18-month-old American Bulldog Blend. I am as sweet and squishy as my name! I honestly think I am a lap dog and just want...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast was held on Friday, May 19.
Thom Kieft of Lake-Sumter State College and president of the SLCC presented two $1,000 Ray Goodgame Awards.
The Ray Goodgame Award honors exceptional students in the...
The Clermont City Council approved the request of Clermont Downtown Partnership to bring many of their events back to the Downtown area, beginning with the Clermont Harvest Festival on October 31.
Oct. 31 - Clermont Harvest Festival
100 vendors are...
The Clermont Police Department is proud to announce that Sgt. Nicholas Bloom was recognized at the 2018 L.E.O. Awards hosted by the Orlando Chapter of ASIS International held on May 24, 2018, and was presented an award for Valor...
The monthly Wine Stroll, presented by Wheatley Realty Group, returns on April 22. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased in advance at https://bit.ly/AprilWineStroll23 or in person at Wheatley Realty Group beginning at 5:30 p.m.
submitted by VFW Member Robert Farrell
Dustin Wamsley was awarded the medal of valor and received the Firefighter of the Year award for his heroic actions at a structure fire. After receiving orders from his supervisor to conduct a primary...
The Champions Trail Race (CTC), which took place on Saturday, Jan. 23rd in Clermont, raised $2,320 for the South Lake branch of the Boys & Girls Club.
The first-year race was part of Clermont Triathlon Club’s initiative to make endurance...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and Florida Health in Lake County encourages women to visit their healthcare provider to be screened for cervical cancer and learn more about preventing cervical cancer through lifestyle change and vaccination.
“It’s important for...
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care recently held its 15th Annual King and Queen Luncheon at the Mission Inn Resort & Club.
Approximately 30 assisted living facilities from across Lake and Sumter counties participated in the event. Each facility selected a...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday and Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, October 5 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Great Music, Entertainment and Food: The nationally...
A Message From Clermont Chief Of Police Broadway
There is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty regarding what we see going on in this
world and two upcoming protests tomorrow in Clermont, Lake County.
The support, prayers, messages, and kind acts from...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will accept book donations again starting Monday, February 1, 2021. Your generous donations will help fund programs for library patrons of all ages. Please consider a donation of gently-used fiction & non-fiction...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ partnership with the Florida Department of Health to provide reusable cloth face coverings to Lake County residents will continue Wednesday, July 15. The effort helps to promote the Florida Department of Health...
Groveland City Council voted unanimously on Monday to fund a certified school resource officer at Groveland Elementary School. The cost to the city will be $38,000 with Lake County Schools funding the remaining $40,000.
The total includes the officer’s salary...
by The Animal League
Coconut is a 6-year-old male Chihuahua that weighs just 6 pounds. Isn't his blue color unique? Coconut is just a sweet little guy. He just loves attention and loves, even more, to be held. And he is good...
Children who use their library card to check out three or more items from a Lake County library March 1-31, 2023 will receive a FREE child's ticket (ages 4-11) to this year's Lake County Fair!
All 16 Lake Libraries are participating. Supplies are limited, so...
The ground has been broken for the new Middle School on the Montverde Academy campus. Dr. Kasey C. Kesselring, Headmaster, and the Board of Trustees at Montverde Academy broke ground on a new 40,000-square-foot Middle School facility. This $5...
The local Family History Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the community to a free presentation on “DNA and Family History” on Wednesday, February 26th, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the church located at...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator
Pickleball is currently the fastest-growing sport in the United States, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. It might be a sport you’ve never heard of, but in the early days of the...
Looking to try something different this weekend? New restaurants have recently opened and are definitely worth a try.
Root and Branch Restaurant and Bar is now opened. It is located at 1200 Oakley Seaver Blvd, next to Gators Dockside Restaurant. The...
It’s teatime! Treat mom to a uniquely British tradition this Mother’s Day at the Orlando Cat Café on Sunday, May 9. During this two-hour experience, guests will enjoy an amazing spread of sweet and savory treats and a variety...
Clermont’s annual “Light Up Clermont” is well underway with lots of holiday activities and cheer for the entire family.
Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 pm with the official, tree-lighting ceremony. Mayor Tim Murry will “light” the...
The 3rd Annual Lake County Comic Convention takes place on Sunday, November 19th, from 10 am to 5 pm at Trilogy Orlando (100 Falling Acorn Ave, Groveland)
Shop from many vendors, including comics, art, toys, anime, gaming, video games and...
By Marty Proctor
The City of Groveland officially opened its city-owned splash pad at the south pavilions' section of the downtown Lake David Park. Dozens of excited and wet kids, many city dignitaries, local business people attended the grand opening...
Clermont Main Street hosts exciting events with specialty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment in Downtown Clermont. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone. Hundreds of visitors will pack Downtown Clermont streets to celebrate the spring season.
April...
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...
Licorice is a Labrador Retriever Blend that is 4 months old and will be 55-65 pounds full grown. Licorice is a very playful and fun loving puppy.
Meet Your Best Friend
Not everyone is blessed to find his/her forever best friend....
Lake County has begun re-paving 92 miles of deteriorating roads as part of a multi-phase project to be completed over three years.
The Board of County Commissioners in 2019 allocated $10 million in sales tax revenue to repave 63 miles...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
The Caribbean American Association of Lake County successfully hosted its annual Clermont Caribbean Jerk Festival event at Clermont Waterfront Park with plenty of foods, educational opportunities, big-name, live entertainment...
Lake County Schools is excited to announce that during the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year, every student in a district-operated school will receive a Chromebook computer to support the district’s common instructional vision and provide support for...
Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, and educated. The Red Nose Campaign brings people together to laugh and have fun while raising life-changing cash for...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
A group of eleven ladies from the Dora Pines community in Mt. Dora, and one understanding husband visited Clermont’s Historic Village on Friday, January 25th. They were guided through the buildings...
Article by Grant Mollett, Photos by Dave Worthington
East Ridge High School
Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2022 season, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. It...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello everyone! My name is Odin and I am a 3year old, 14 pound, male Norwegian Forest Cat blend. I am one big, handsome ball of fluff! I LOVE to cuddle and love to be...
Four Corners Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our...
Christmas Across South Lake was created to help make Christmas a little brighter this holiday season for children in the South Lake community. Several groups including nonprofits, civic clubs, service groups, schools, and police departments are working together with...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
George Clooney and Julia Roberts have reunited on screen again in the new romantic comedy "Ticket to Paradise". Mr. Cotton and Ms. Cotton are a long-divorced couple who cannot stand to be in the...
Jacob Stein, principal of Mount Dora Middle School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2019-20, and Charles Feld, assistant principal at East Ridge High School, is the district’s new Assistant Principal of the Year.
The announcements...
Rocky DeStefano is celebrating the opening of his second Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3365 Hammock Ridge Road, Clermont on Wednesday, January 9 and is inviting residents to join in the opening festivities and register to participate in the Chick-fil-A First...
The Plant of the Month for April 2021 for the Cooper Memorial Library is a Bromelaid.(Bromeliaceae, scientific name)
Bromeliads are a member of the pineapple family. This bromeliad has a beautiful blooms enhanced by greenery around the base. They are...
By 1st Lt Cris Coniglio, PAO
Congratulations to Cadet Sargent David Jaros from the Civil Air Patrol’s Lake Composite Squadron in Leesburg, Florida for winning First Place in both the local and district levels for the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen...
A calendar featuring Lake County Firefighters holding cute and cuddly shelter pets has been honored with a Golden Image Award by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA).
Created by Elisha Pappacoda, Magdalena Zapata, and Bryan Baquiran, with the Lake County...
The 2020 pandemic has resulted in the extensive needs of many individuals and families. In South Lake County the FAITH Neighborhood Center, whose goal is to feed and instruct the needy, is addressing the challenge with food and other...
The Town of Oakland and the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center are hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Health Fair in partnership with the Orange County Government and the Florida Department of Health in Orange County from 9 a.m....
submitted by the South Lake Art League (SLAL)
South Lake Art League President Lisa Harris, and SLAL Show Director Kathy Henderson announced the High School Art Show opening with a reception on Saturday, November 12. The exhibit will be on...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces scholarships available through the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE). Local college or university students may apply for one of the three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded across the state.
To be eligible...