Coming this Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm
Jay & the Americans…
The iconic 60s hit-makers are back at the Clermont PAC by popular demand. With a staggering 18 charted hits and five Top 10 records, few bands ever reached the...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Sommer Sports celebrated its 40th year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours celebration. The festivities were held on Thursday, March 9th at...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
Members of the South Lake County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Groveland's first wine and beer bar, Barrels & Boards, with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, January 10.
Located in the Groveland Publix Shopping Center...
Since 2013, Orlando Health Network has generated nearly $160 million in savings for the federal government’s Medicare Shared Savings Program, commercial insurers, self-funded employers, and patients, according to the Clinically Integrated Network Value Report 2022.
The 2022 report, released this...
Article and Photos by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
November 14, 2020 - Tallahassee, Florida
On Saturday morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country season came to an end with the conclusion of the Class 4A State Championships at...
The South Lake Tablet is going to publish this press release along with a plea for everyone to take pride in their community and Keep Lake Beautiful.
Keep Lake Beautiful - During this time when residents are utilizing personal protective...
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a...
Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society will be hosting Gena Philibert-Ortega on Thursday, February 23 at Cooper Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. There will be a short Meet and Greet, future programs announcements and Gena will start at 5:00 PM.
Topic: Women Research...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners has approved increasing grant award amounts for all qualified for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations impacted by COVID-19.
The $16 million grants program – known as the Lake CARES Business Assistance Grant Program –...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Ellen Korbin purchased property in 2005 on Citrus Tower Blvd. and built the Café Boquett Restaurant featuring gourmet foods and coffees from around the world. Unfortunately, when the economy took a downward spiral, she...
by Coach Grant Mollett, M. Ed.
East Ridge High School Varsity Girls Cross Country Team
Winter Park - October 13, 2021
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in their last regular season meet at the Trinity Prep Wednesday...
Looking to find that special someone? The Lake County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees in February during its “Meet Your Match” pet adoption promotion.
The shelter is located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares, FL 32778. It is...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
The technical term for “gig worker” is an independent contractor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2017 that 55 million people in the U.S. are gig workers. This accounts for approximately 34 percent...
The 3rdAnnual South Lake Business Awards Gala was held at Bella Collina on Wednesday, April 11. David Colby, president and CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Board Chair Kalena Meyers were the evening's hosts and award...
SOUTH LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce attend the groundbreaking expansion project ceremony for Senninger Irrigation on Wednesday, March 29. In addition to their 100,000 square feet facility, this expansion project will add more than 122,800...
The Clermont Garden Club’s choice for September Yard of the Month belongs to Bernadette and Tony Sundy in the Hammock Point neighborhood.
Their home at 12405 Hammock Point Circle is surrounded by a beautifully manicured lawn, flowers and trees....
Tim Hancock of the South Lake County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) attended a Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting for a follow-up chat regarding the recent Prayer Breakfast fundraiser that the Kiwanians held on May 5, at Gabby's Banquet. The...
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District proudly celebrates Florida Water Conservation Month by sponsoring The Lake Regional Envirothon. On April 12, 2022, over 200 middle and high school students ascended on Hickory Point Recreation Park. The competition included...
Today in Union Park the South Lake Little League Juniors continued their undefeated postseason with a 10-2 win over St. Cloud and a 20-8 win over Union Park to claim the Section 5 Championship bringing Lake County another banner!...
First Saturday Montverde Market at Kirk Park begins Saturday, February 6! Visit the market from 10 am - 3 pm and shop from over 30 different vendors, while enjoying live music.
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...
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...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Brian Broadway, Pastor and Founder of Living Message Church and Find, Feed & Restore, has been diligently working with a variety of missionary projects to help hundreds of needy...
Annual Conrad Buckley 5K is being held to support the Conrad Buckley Scholarship Fund and is jointly sponsored between the Clermont Police Department and the Kiwanis Club of South Lake with event support from FloDash.
Each runner will receive a race...
Earth Day and Lake Clean Up – April 21
Volunteers will meet at Lake Hiawatha Preserve at 7:30 am and pick up trash from the nearby lake until 10:30 am. Environmentally-themed activities will be hosted from 10 am – 2...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Citrus Tower is hosting a special Christmas Lighting Event and a big toy drive this year. Managed by Scott and Heather Homan, the Citrus Tower remains a tourist attraction and landmark...
You still have time to sign your 501c3 school club and/or organizations up to take part in this years Belk Charity Day. Tickets will be coming in soon and you don’t want to be left out.
Since 2012, Belk Charity Day Sale...
Fabiola Gordo, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Eustis High School, has received a scholarship to attend Embry Riddle University to participate in a Private Pilot Certificate training program in the summer of 2022.
Cadet Gordo is one of...
Jeff Powell, owner and president of Powell Studio Architecture, located on Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont, hosted the February Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Gail Ash. Powell, Clermont born and raised, has been involved in many of the local...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Charity Across South Lake is in full operation preparing for the third annual Christmas Across South Lake toy giveaway program. The program serves families in the South Lake County area that...
The Clermont Parks and Recreation Department is bringing great movies and awesome family fun for FREE!
May 24 -- "Ralph Breaks the Internet" at 8 p.m.
Polka Dogz Pet Rescue has been selected as a beneficiary of the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program for the month of May, 2023. Launched in February 2019, the Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community...
submitted by Marty Proctor,
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing the treatment of Lake Apopka for hydrilla. Lake Apopka is a 30,000-acre lake in both Orange and south Lake counties. The primary outflow of this lake...
Lake County’s official Christmas tree, themed ‘Pawliday Wishes,’ is designed this year to help bring awareness to Lake County’s homeless pets.
“The goal of the tree is to showcase the county’s support for the Lake County Animal Shelter and offer...
Gaetano Donizettii: La Fille du Regiment (Daughter of the Regiment)
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a showing of Gaetano Donizetti’s delightful opera La Fille Du Régiment (Daughter of the Regiment) on Monday, July 22, at 1:45 pm...
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...
Recently the East Ridge Middle School Spartabots competed in the VEX Robotics State Competition in Tampa and won the State Design Award.
The VEX Robotics Competition offers unique and challenging team-based games that put middle school students' engineering and technology...
Suntoberfest is Suncreek Brewery’s take on Oktoberfest where they release their Deutschland Perle Seasonal. This is a full-street event with live music, and special German-inspired food. Join the fun.
Vendor inquiries are welcome. Contact the brewery at 407-850-8810 for more...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce announced this year's recipients of the prestigious Citizen of the Year, Heritage Award, and Oakley Seaver Award at the South Lake Business Award Gala held at Bella Collina on April 10.
Citizen Of The...
It’s Tuesday evening, and while most folks are winding down, members of Sisters of Sound are just warming up. Months of hard work, rehearsal, and preparation paid off for members of this Lake County women’s a cappella chorus, as...
Pastfinders is a small local society nestled in the hills of Clermont. Pastfinders is housed at Cooper Memorial Library where over 1,700 research books are found in a room located at the library. There are 4 computers for public...
The Clermont Police Department looks forward to participating in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers event at 9 am December 21 at Target, 2660 E. Highway 50. The program is a Target corporate event that each year helps children...
The Mascotte Police Department is collecting School Supplies and Donations to give away at their 2nd Annual Back 2 School Bash.
Bring donations and school supplies to the Drop Off Locations indicated above between June 27 - July 27.
For further...
submitted by the Groveland Historical Society
On Saturday, July 29th from 11:00 am to - 3:00 pm, the Groveland Historical Society will be hosting a Handmade Craft Show at the museum located at 243 S. Lake Avenue Groveland.
Spots are limited,...
YogaSix celebrated the recent opening, located at 2305 South Hwy 50, Clermont at the Clermont Landing. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting welcoming YagaSix to the business community.
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Yoga Six is offering one month of unlimited classes...
Below are just a few things happening in South Lake this weekend
Friday, February 3
First Friday Food Trucks and Music On Montrose
February 3
The Friday Farmers Market at Cagan Crossings is the fastest-growing market the Four Corners area has to...
The St. Johns River Water Management District has long been dedicated to protecting Florida’s springs. Demonstrating that commitment, the District’s Governing Board approved a proclamation designating April as Springs Protection Awareness Month for the 10th consecutive year. The annual...
Gary Clark, a former Citizen of the Year, presented the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Award to its newest Gem Bridgette Bennett.
Bridgette was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved to the United States...
It’s Time to Register for the 11th Annual “Howl-O’Ween” Costume Pet Parade Benefiting The Animal League
Event: Howl-O’Ween Costume Pet Parade
Benefitting: The Animal League
When: Sunday, October 27, 2019
Where: City Hall Park (Downtown Clermont)
7th Street and W....
This month Building Blocks Ministries launched its Shoe Drive Fundraiser in support of United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties. They were awarded a $10,000 Program grant and as a requirement of the grant, they agreed to hold a fundraiser...