Lake County Fire Rescue recently promoted three employees, taking effect March 29. Firefighter Shane Helton was promoted to lieutenant, Lieutenant Kraig Gilligan was promoted to training captain and Lieutenant Glenn Bidwell was promoted to battalion chief.
These three employees endured...
Last Thursday, the Lake Minneola High School’s football team traveled to Tallahassee with high expectations of becoming this year’s state champions. The next afternoon, the Hawks (11-2) played Miami Central (7-1) for the state title at Bobby Bowden Field-Doak...
By Kevin Grogan
Six months after setting the double-amputee World Record at the Boston Marathon (02:42:24), Groveland resident Marko Chesto shattered his own record last week by finishing the Chicago Marathon in 2:37:23, breaking his old record by five minutes....
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Medicare Plans and Access recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest and second location at Cagan’s Crossing Four Corners in Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hosted the ribbon cutting. Numerous...
Here are some things coming to the South Lake area:
Staybridge Suites: Plans for construction, located by Chick-Fil-A, on Hwy 27 and Hammock Ridge Road, has been proposed and under consideration by the City of Clermont (follow the Staybridge Suites...
On Saturday morning, Chuck Seaver and members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont gathered at Oak Hill Cemetary to place flags on the graves of those who served their country and community.
Seaver, a life-long resident of Clermont and president...
The Florida Supervisors of Elections will offer four $1,200 scholarships to college students in 2022, according to Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays.
Applicants must be registered Florida voters and live in the state for at least the preceding...
In this family history research class, become acquainted with types of vital records, learn how to recognize first and second sources, interpret census, naturalization and military draft registration data. You will see how to avoid common research mistakes and see varieties of simple...
The South Lake Rotary congratulated Dale Mack for being chosen Rotarian of the Year.
Dale is a new member of the South Lake Rotary but has stepped up in many ways to help the club further its mission and vision.
Dale...
February was National Children’s Dental Health Month and Dr. Chaz Pike was busily spreading the word.
Doctor Pike and his staff of All Aspects Dental in Oakland visited Cypress Ridge Elementary, Family Christian Center and Oakland Avenue Charter schools to...
Beginning May 11, the COVID-19 testing locations operated by Adult Medicine of Lake County in Mount Dora and Leesburg will merge into one site at Lake County’s Fairgrounds located at:
2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis – testing will be...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will continue their new season on Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10, 2020 with a special Shalom Concert performance to ring in the New Year. This concert will feature Jewish themes from Fiddler...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The National Kayak Bass Fishing Pro Tournament was here at the Clermont area Chain of Lakes this past week to celebrate all of the wonderful lake fishing opportunities here in South Lake...
Anyone who has been a resident of South Lake County for any length of time has heard of Lake Catherine Blueberries. It’s the place to pick blueberries, enjoy a spectacular view, and have a good time.
The Tablet recently visited...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
After long delays from the Covid pandemic, Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ of Clermont celebrated its official ribbon cutting with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Ellie Lou’s Brews &...
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Every parkrun brings some fast competition and impressive times. But I'm not sure many of the races will ever surpass this week's staggering results, specifically in terms of the winner's time.
UK runner Ollie Garrod dominated the competition, clocking a...
The National Day of Prayer is held annually on the first Thursday of May. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its annual Prayer Breakfast celebrating the day of prayer on Thursday morning, May 4, at the Wesley Center
Robert D....
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Join us at 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2022 for The Sounds of Soul: Celebrating the Music of Motown and Beyond. The Sounds of Soul is a...
By Debbie Running
I’m reflecting back on my experience in the Black Lives Matter protest on June 3rd, 2020, the first year of COVID-19. Not just the experience but the things that led me to participate.
I can’t forget watching George...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed newest team members Trish Kry and
Banks
Trish comes to Kiwanis with a vast amount of experience and knowledge in the South Lake special needs community as well as first-hand service to those who struggle...
1,096 positive cases in Florida Residents and 75 positive cases in non-Florida residents~
To keep Florida residents and visitors safe, informed and aware about the status of the virus, The Florida Department of Health has launched a COVID-19 dashboard that will be...
The South Lake Rotary Club hosted an annual membership sponsored School Supply drive over the last month.
Jennifer Gedraitis of Clermont Elementary visited the club on Tuesday, August 21, to receive the boxes of supplies collected for their school.
To learn...
BYOC (bring your own coffee) to Coffee with the Town Manager on Thursday, April 8 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation to learn more about Town news,...
Eustis, FL – Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Juanita Jimenez – Accounting Operations
Stephan Endres – Auto Collision Technology
Tessi Williams – Baking & Pastry Arts
Jazmine Chester – Cosmetology
Andrew...
Submitted by the Animal LeagueHowdy Folks!
My name is Autumn and I am a 4-year-old American English Coonhound. When I arrived at The Animal League, I was severely emaciated and weighed only 28 pounds. My friends helped me to gain...
The 4th Annual Minneola Moonlight Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 11th at 6 pm starting at Main Ave & Virginia St to W Silverton St.
Questions? Contact Minneola City Clerk’s Office: 352-394-3598 ext. 111 or 112
Trish Gardner, Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America, was a guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting.
Trish started her presentation by giving background information on Wreaths Across America.
In 2007, the Worcester family, veterans and others who had...
Get ready to laugh out loud at a musical comedy coming this June to Clermont.
Clermont Performing Arts Center (CPAC) and Moonlight Players Theatre are teaming up for the first time to present internationally acclaimed “Nunsense” June 5-7 in the...
The Law Office of Crawford, Modica, and Holt, Chartered Attorneys at Law, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the anniversary ribbon-cutting.
The Law Firm's Business Partners, Jimmy D. Crawford, Stephanie M. Modica, and Lindsay C. T....
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in compliance with CDC guidelines in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming collection event from 9 a.m. -...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
Pastfinders of South Lake County, Genealogical Society is proud to announce that January's speaker will be Janet Hovorka. Janet is the co-owner of ChartMasters and the writer of Zap The Grandma Gap blog. She has...
The Plant of the Month for December 2021 was presented to the Cooper Memorial Library.
The Poinsettia plant is indigenous to Mexico and Central America and is widely known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in...
More than one hundred people visited the Leesburg Florida Stake Center (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) last Saturday to participate in Light the World 2022 Day of Service. This Lake County activity provided volunteers the opportunity...
Enjoy dinner served by your local law enforcement and support an important cause.
From 4 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday on March 4, the Clermont Police Department will deliver dishes with a smile at Outback Steakhouse, 1625 E. Highway 50. This Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit the...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting to welcome, Dr. Adrianne Ferguson and her staff of Clermont Urgent Care to the community. Clermont Urgent Care, located at 1675 Hancock Road, Suite 300 Clermont, is one...
Diane Travis, a Clermont city council member and Realtor, recently won the gold medal at the 2019 ITU Duathlon National Championship in Greenville, S.C. She now qualifies for next year’s world championship in the Netherlands.
Travis is heading to Pontevedra,...
Project Scholars presents the 20th Annual Pig on the Pond Community Festival in Clermont’s Waterfront Park from March 9 – March 11.
Pig On The Pond is an event of Project Scholars, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides educational scholarships...
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...
Groveland – The Lake County Office of Visit Lake will host a virtual application learning session for the Lake County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Capital Projects Funding Program at 9 a.m. on Mon., July 25, via Zoom. Advance registration...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont continues its partnership of Lending Library book boxes.
Visit Hope International Church, 13806 State Rd 33, Groveland, for a first-hand look at the lending library children’s book opportunity.
Free Children’s books are...
Submitted by Chantel Buck
On Saturday, April 8, New Vision held its 8th annual Sensational Egg Hunt. Nearly 50 kids of all ages and abilities, and their families, experienced a truly sensory Easter egg hunt with hundreds of beeping eggs...
by Lion Nick Jones
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club recently donated toys to the Groveland Police Department for officers to give to children who appear to need comfort. Domestic calls are some of the most demanding calls an officer is likely...
Clermont has been chosen as one of 15 Best Lake Towns in the U.S From Maine To California by Travel+Leisure.
Maya Kachroo-Levine, a writer for the publication, lists 15 lake towns that she notes are not only right on the waterfront...
Article from the Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club's choice for September Yard of the Month is located on 213 Compass Rose Drive, Groveland.
This lovely home and yard belongs to Carol Walker, one of our very own club...
by Kendyl Cardwell
September is here, and fall is definitely not in the air. Humid and summerlike conditions still greeted the 131 participants, but it didn’t manage to stifle the energy at the Clermont waterfront parkrun. As always, the volunteers...
CLERMONT - Celebrate Women Veterans Day with FREE food, inspiring guest speakers, and yard games for the whole family at Michael’s Foundation on June 11th, 2022. Women Veterans Day commemorates President Truman’s signing into law the Women’s Armed Services...
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...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress, will deliver the Commencement Address for the Class of 2021 on May 15, 2021, in The EdgeCenter for Sportsmanship and Wellness on Montverde Academy’s campus.
Michael English, multiple Dove...
Montverde - The Wednesday MidWeek Market in Montverde’s Kirk Park has closed until further notice. According to Market management, the decision came prior to September 12th’s event following its return from Summer Vacation on September 5th. The Market opened...