For nearly 45 years, Beta Theta-ESA, a local service organization, has provided support to the community. They have provided many charitable organizations in need, with loving assistance and have awarded scholarships to students to prepare for our future. With...
Due to the increasing demand for back to school immunization, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be conducting walk-in immunization clinics on Thursday, August 8th from 1-4 pm for kindergarten and 7th grade only at...
January 14: The COVID-19 Virus
Across the Nation, there are 100,000 new cases of COVID-19 and over 1,800 lost lives reported in the past 24 hours. Since March, A total of 23 million cases of COVID has been reported and 386,194 lost...
Everyone looks forward to Montverde's annual 2-day event offering food, entertainment, carnival rides, and everything that makes a community festival a BIG success.
Last Saturday's festival was no exception. Maybe better than ever
Special Torah Procession, Mezuzah Ceremony & Kabbalat Service
Congregation Sinai has recently moved into their new location with a special grand opening. Congregation Sinai has successfully been serving the Jewish Community of Clermont and Central Florida since 2003. They have...
submitted by The Animal League
Barry is a Blue-tick Coon Hound Blend that is about 2 years old and is 55 pounds. Barry is a very friendly guy and loves to talk.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my...
Article by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On August 31, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public meeting regarding the plans for repaving a 12-mile segment of SR19. The project will be completed starting in early 2024. The...
Mind Immersions, the long-awaited virtual reality entertainment center, opened on December 15. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business to the community at an official ribbon cutting.
Jesse Domerack, the owner of Mind Immersions Entertainment Center, said he wanted to bring...
East Ridge High School students and production team brought great energy to the musical “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell
Review by Joan Kyle
"Blood Brothers" is suspense from the beginning to the end as fraternal twins are separated at birth and grow up...
Residents from Orchard Heights recently had the opportunity to tour the six buildings in Clermont’s Historic Village. They are among the increasing number of groups who are choosing to request tours at times when the Village when is not...
The Coronavirus Pandemic didn't scare anyone from celebrating Halloween this year. In fact, after wearing masks for 8 months, some were familiar and comfortable with the idea of masking up. Halloween traditions include trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins into...
On Saturday, November 12, the Clermont Police Department brought bike safety to children 6-12 years old at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center.
The Clermont Police Rad Ride event, a free program, educated the kids on bike safety, provided helmet fittings...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award, presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, honors students in the South Lake area, who like Ray, serve as a champion for our community. The Chamber was honored to present the...
submitted by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Team Parents Giovanna Mustin and Quiana Peterson.
September 17, 2022 - Brooksville
The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team traveled to Brooksville to compete in the CHS Bear...
Mark your calendar and plan to get into the spirit of Groveland's Naturally Charming Holiday Events
Friday, December 10th:
Holiday Farmers Market & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Farmers market
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Meet Mr. &...
Lake County robotics students will be able to hone their engineering skills in preparation for an intense season of competition while providing a taste for a potential STEM career thanks to SECO Energy.
The not-for-profit electric cooperative provided $3,500 in...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Educational Foundation of Lake County presented its 15th Annual Stepping Out For Education Event with local dignitaries and celebrities as a local version of Dancing With The Stars. Two full entertaining performances were...
Dial "M" For Murder is a stage thriller written by Frederick Major Paull Knott.
Ex‑tennis pro, Tony Wendice wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot, murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) has announced this month that Executive Director Kathy Smith will be retiring at the end of the month. Smith's successor, Laura Michalski has also been announced...
The first Friends of Cooper Memorial Library book sale of the new decade will be held February 7 - February 11. Works from all major literary genres will be available. Browse through thousands of hardbacks, paperbacks, and audiobooks to...
Montverde's Fall Music Festival has fun for everyone: Acrobats, contortionists, LED Jugglers, a Midway, Food, Vendors, Raffle Prizes and so much more.
Free Parking and Free Admission to Kirk Park (17436 Division St., Montverde).
By Michelle Delaney, owner and editor of the South Lake Tablet
On Being An Entrepreneur
I come from a long line of local entrepreneurs. In the late 1960s, my mother and sister opened The Burger Hut, one of the first local...
Senior Program Updates
The City Of Clermont is excited to announce the reintroduction of more programs at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center and the Kehlor Recreation Center for the month of March. The city will also be introducing a...
Online enrollment is now open for students who will start kindergarten in the fall.
Parents can find an enrollment link on each elementary school website under the “Information” tab.
To enroll in kindergarten a child must be five years old on...
The Town of Oakland has been awarded Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $25,000 to kick off its preservation and management plan for the Historic African American Cemetery. The Small Matching Grant from the Department of State’s...
Nick Jones, South Lake Philosophy Club Forum
I stumbled upon the following words that probably best sum up some of the most poignant words ever expressed regarding my chosen profession, Architecture. I thought they might be worthy of sharing:
Architecture, “The...
By Grace Rabano, Publicity Lead for Clermont Garden Club
A Flower Show, entitled Emerald Magick, is currently in preparation by the Clermont Garden Club for March 17-18, 2023. But what IS a Flower Show??
A Flower Show is an opportunity for members...
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), the safety of our customers and field workers are always top priority. We emphasize the importance of safety 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and pride ourselves on safe delivery...
Find unique gifts at the Mascotte Church Arts and Craft Sale, 15 N. Bay Lake Avenue, Mascotte. Open from 9 am to 2 pm on December 11.
The Golden Touch of Central Florida, Inc. is a first-class Adult Day Training (ADT) facility service that is committed to fostering compassion and improving tomorrow for those persons with disabilities. The newly opened adult day training center is located...
Have you always wanted to learn more about your Roots? Where did your ancestors come from? Why did they immigrate to America? Did they fight in a war? What was the journey of the people who brought you to...
Lake County welcomes the Major League Fishing BIG5 Toyota Series to the Harris Chain of Lakes this March 16-18.
"Bass fishing tournaments have a major economic impact on our area, and we are thrilled that the beautiful Harris Chain of...
This year the Clermont Police Department will host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Florida on Thursday, April 19. The Special Olympics Torch Run is founded on the special bond of respect and appreciation that...
The 100th Annual Lake County Fair opens its gates on April 8. The fun continues through April 17.
April 8 gates open at 4:50 pm a Ceremony/Welcome Show with Mayor Ferris Wheeler.
Gates/Carnival Open
Strolling Acts
5:00-11:00 PM
Fritzy Brothers One Man...
Gloria Puerto Ebey, the Community Educator with Vitas Home Care, provided an informative and "lively" presentation at February's meeting of the Clermont Woman's Club. Gloria discussed Hospice and the caregiver's need to care for themselves. She had the women...
The LSSC Foundation announced that in 2021, they provided a record $990,000 in student scholarships.
In 2021, over 1,000 LSSC students benefited from a Foundation scholarship. The LSSC Foundation currently has over 200 scholarship funds and endowments available to LSSC...
Orlando Health has opened the 2024 cycle of the Orlando Health Community Grant Program. As part of its ongoing commitment to Central Florida, the program offers competitive grants to assist local organizations and Orlando Health team members in their...
District 35-O Governor Helene Thompson inducted a new member, Victor Chittum as well as the new officers for the coming year into the Lions Club.
Lion Royal Ward passed the gavel to incoming President, Lion Cliff Brown.
New officers...
Minneola City Council unanimously approved requests that will allow RaceTrac, a convenience store and gas station, to build on property located at U.S. Hwy 27 and W. Washington St. Minneola.
Before council approved the commercial site, RaceTrac agreed to dedicate...
The second full drill year for the Clermont Battalion, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps began in August with 14 new cadets joining our ranks. Most cadets who completed last season’s Drill year went off to some exciting summer training...
Clermont police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 8 am to 10 am. August 22 at McDonald’s, 4307 S. U.S. Highway 27, in...
Second Harvest Food Bank in partnership with Faith Neighborhood Center (FNC) will continue to feed the children of south Lake.
Faith Neighborhood Center has 600 sets of boxes to be given to local children. You do not have to be...
Lake County Schools’ graduation rate increased 4.4 percentage points to 91.2 percent in 2019-20, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education. That’s slightly higher than the statewide rate of 90 percent for that year, and...
Life's Choices Women's Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its second location at 1580 Hooks Street, Suite A, Clermont on September 22. The South Lake Chamber Of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the. non-profit, faith-based organization.
Life's Choices Women's Clinic of...
With the recent resignation of Clermont City Council Member Heidi Brishke, the city will be holding a special election to fill her seat.
After 2 straight years of running and coming very close to winning, Ebo Entsuah has decided that...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
For over 42 years, Kyle Promotions has provided promotional products and business printing to the South Lake community.
Cathy Kyle moved to Clermont in 1979, opening Kyle Promotions in 1980. After her first...
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for the first coffee and conversations of the new year.
Coffee with the Town Manager will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, on the porch of the...
The Lake County Sheriff's Office recently sponsored a Sheriff's Citizen Academy in Clermont with the purpose of building better communications between citizens and law enforcement through education.
An invitation to attend was issued to the Clermont Woman's Club and...
It can be very stressful trying to keep you and your children busy while waiting for COVID-19 to run its course.
Take advantage of the Free educational resources below:
Academic Earth – View hours of free lectures and course materials from...