By Imogene Jones Clermont Florida is the “Choice of Champions” and the Starbound Performing Company Elite Team is part of that championship spirit! The team of 11 performers, ranging in ages from 6 to 14 years old recently completed their...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan a plant to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
AdventHealth Clermont will host Chef Edwin on Wednesday, June 8 from 10:30 am-11:30 am. Chef Edwin will demonstrate how to cook a delicious and healthy Saute French Eggplant, Squash and Pepper Ratatouille recipe. At the event, you'll be able to...
The annual Groveland High School Alumni Reunion is set for Saturday, April 13, from 11 am – 3 pm at the Wesley Center, 715 W. Juniata St., in Clermont. Anyone who attended the school as a student or faculty...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present their March Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert on March 9 & 10 here in Central Florida. Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra always brings Lake County a treasure of talent and culture in the...
by Marty Proctor In a recent article in the Orlando Business Journal, it was reported that a developer that has worked on several major Central Florida Amazon deals appears to have plans for another big local project.  Atlanta-based Seefried Industrial...
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...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their Saint Patrick’s themed concerts entitled “Irish Eyes” with an appearance of “Soloists of the Orchestra”. This will be a smaller group of talented musicians who will passionately play a special “Les...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival was held October 15-17 at Waterfront Park, Clermont.   The 3-day event is the largest, most popular event in South Lake. Residents, Businesses, and Organizations come out in full force to enjoy and support the...
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...
Due to COVID19 restrictions, the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library Summer Book Sale, scheduled for the end of July, has been canceled.  No book donations are being accepted until further notice.
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Dead River – residential canal S of US 441. This is in response to a...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont is asking for your help to raise funds to support Kids Need Kiwanis. Order a Honey Baked Ham gift card for yourself or as a gift and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont will receive a 20%...
submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogy Society Who Do You Think You Are? Finding your Roots, Genealogy Roadshow, and Long Lost Family are some of the popular TV shows about people finding who their ancestors were. It...
A community meeting is scheduled for March 8. The public is invited to attend to learn about plans for the redevelopment of the 8th Street Pier and the surrounding area. The meeting will be held at the Clermont City Center,...
Save the date for the annual Battle of the Badges. The Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in a charity basketball game at 6 pm, December 13, at Clermont Elementary School, 680 E. Highland Avenue,...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society Clermont’s new City Manager Brian Bulthuis was the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. Brian discussed his goal which is to partner with local merchants, the Clermont Historic Village,...
submitted by Martin Rohleder "Mr. Roh", ERHS Technical Theatre Director Boeing Boeing is a hilarious, crazy comedy about a business man in the 1960s that is engaged to 3 flight attendants and has a system to ensure that the women...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Shaina Keough, Community Event Specialist for Community Health Centers as a guest speaker at its recent meeting. During her presentation, Shaina outlined the mission statement of the organization and defined the high-quality, affordable medical,...
Over thirty elementary and middle school teams gathered at Clermont Middle School to play the 2018-2019 VEX IQ Challenge Next Level hosted by Cypress Ridge Elementary.  Teams were able to participate in practice rounds and skills challenges with their custom-built...
The Clermont Police Department will compete in a  basketball game with the Youth of Give A Day Foundation in a youth-vs-police game from 1-3 pm. on July 12 at the Real Life Church gymnasium, 1501 Steve’s Road. The Give a Day...
The Village Goldsmith Repair & Design is celebrating its 25th Anniversary under the same Oak Tree at 630 FL-50 in Clermont. Owner Jim Johnson wants to take the opportunity to say thanks to all his loyal customers and friends in the...
We are kicking off our library Summer Reading Program (SRP) with a special guest! Minneola Fire Chief Jan Otero will join kids of all ages for a fun and informative story time on Friday, June 1, at 11 am...
Eve's Garden-Groveland recently celebrated its opening at 19300 County Rd 33, Groveland and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to host a ribbon-cutting to welcome Eve's Garden to the business community. Eve's Garden, Inc., established in 1982, is a...
Attending a Clermont Toastmasters meeting provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. It’s not only educational but it is also...
Joe Van Zile, the City of Clermont Finance Director, was recognized for his 34 years of service by the city manager, mayor and council during the December 10 council meeting in City Hall. https://www.facebook.com/southlaketablet/videos/515989195673766/ “Mr. Van Zile certainly has been a...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event from 9 a.m. - noon on Thursday, March 11...
Recently, the sisters of Beta Theta mourned the loss of Janet Hawkins, an active member of Beta Theta for 24 years. Her positive can-do attitude played a vital role in the heart of Beta Theta’s existence. She will be...
by Michelle Delaney On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks attends Clermont City Council and gives a BOCC update. The main concerns voiced regularly by the residents are roads, traffic, and the county’s failure to keep...
Submitted by St. Matthias Episcopal Church   St. Matthias Episcopal Church, located at 574 W Montrose, Clermont, will be holding a free Vacation Bible School program June 19-23 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Youngsters who are rising kindergarteners through rising...
Clermont Toastmasters (clermonttoastmasters.org), will hold an Open House to meet members, talk about the importance of communication skills in all aspects of life, and learn how Toastmaster’s clubs work. “Clermont Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with AgeWave Solutions, Inc recently dedicated the first Habitat home of 2022. AgeWave Solutions, Inc was the presenting sponsor for the Women Build project in May 2021, which aims to build and repair...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   The Bennett Law Center has officially relocated to a brand new, beautiful two-story building located at 302 West Orange Street in Groveland.   "The building, affectionately known as the All Nations Building...
Cheryl Bedingfield addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on the Police Unity Tour and National Law Enforcement Week. Cheryl said that the Police Unity Tour is a multiagency bike ride with participants from all over the USA. ...
Starting in September, the Clermont Tennis Academy will provide lessons for residents of all ages and levels in two convenient locations in Clermont. Certified Tennis Professional Damon Ponzie will head up the program at Palatlakaha Park and Lake Felter...
A few spots are left for entertainers and vendors for "Fiesta on the Lake". This is the city of Groveland's first Hispanic Music & Food Festival!   Groveland, the City with Natural Charm, will host the "Fiesta on the Lake"  at...
  Cindy Simon, former President of the Clermont Garden Club accepts “ The Deep South Unified Project Award”. The award is given to garden clubs that increase awareness in their community/neighborhood of the benefits of planting native plants, flowers, trees and...
Clermont City Council Seat 2 Joe Gustafson               38.70% James (Jim) Purvis    61.30% Clermont City Council Seat 4 Heidi L. Brishke           57.45% Ebo Entsuah                ...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County will observe National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), October 15.  Free HIV Testing will be offered at The Florida Department of Health Umatilla located at 249 E. Collins Street from 1...
This time of the year is all about the family.  Even though we cannot be together in person, we are in spirit.  Remember to share the family stories over Zoom, Email the favorite recipes, and enjoy a toast to loved...
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...
Sam Worrell served on the board of directors as Treasurer, Co-chaired the annual golf tournament, and headed the high school Interact Club sponsorships. He also worked with the High School students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp...
Congregation Sinai helps the Central Florida community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and weekly services. Their virtual service events are free and open to the community. Sinai has now started to resume safe, socially distanced regular weekly...
You won’t want to miss the Clermont Performing Arts Center’s (CPAC) special December lineup. Two-holiday shows, an Emmy-winning producer and Clermont’s first-ever dueling piano show are coming to Lake County’s largest event venue this month. Mark your calendars and invite...
The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week. Governor...
The Montverde Farmers Market hours of 11 am-4 pm are in effect. Held every Wednesday in the Town of Montverde’s Kirk Park, the MidWeek Market’s theme is, “A Community Farmer’s Market with an International Flavor.” The Market offers “Fresh & Unique Every...
submitted by Kendyl Cardwell, Clermont Waterfront parkrun It was another wonderful event at the Clermont Waterfront Parkrun this past weekend. Participants made their way along the beautiful shores of Lake Minneola towards lots of new PR’s, milestones, or just to...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is accustomed to providing tens of millions of meals each year in the fight against hunger, and this year, the need for donations is still heightened due to the economic impacts of...
Congressman Daniel Webster thanked the Kiwanis club members for their service to the community. He explained his current efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in government and the importance of balancing the budget. He said he is committed to producing...
Connie Carlson, Helen Cooney and Sylvia Barto, members of Clermont Woman’s Club, delivered 43 Dr. Seuss books to Clermont Head Start. The books were donated by members and delivered on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The staff, including center...
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