Submitted by The Pastfinders of South Lake
August is the dog days of summer. To beat the heat let’s spend some time indoors chatting with some like-minded family historians on Zoom. You can exchange knowledge and discuss a genealogical topic...
The City of Clermont is launching a new Virtual Bingo program for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Bingo will kick off on September 3 and will continue at 2 p.m. Thursdays on the City of Clermont YouTube channel. This...
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...
Building Blocks Ministries recently held its Annual Achievement Celebration to recognize the accomplishment of over 65 individuals attending the day training program.
Each individual received a certificate and lapel pin honoring their accomplishment. A special surprise included t-shirts from the...
Shalom Y'All is an outreach program at Congregation Sinai in Groveland. Its goal is to expand togetherness by achieving community while enjoying friendships, culture, education, and embracing our Jewish heritage.
On Sunday, October 1st, Shalom Y'All will celebrate its fourth...
SOUTH LAKE TABLET congratulates the 2020 graduating students of the South Lake community and their proud parents and guardians, who for years took on the role of teacher, coach, spiritual leader, mentor, and care-giver with the vision of witnessing their...
Donate food and accepted items during the month of May at your local library.
Donated items must be unopened, unexpired, and in their original package.
Each item will equal $1 of forgiven overdue fees:
dry food items (e.g. spaghetti, raisins, cereal)
...
According to Growth Spotter - "The Villages could be planning another major expansion into Lake County — this time in the City of Mascotte.
The mega-retirement community, under the LLC Buffalo Hide and Cattle Company, bought land from real estate...
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 Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit Collection event. The event will take...
The Institute for County Government (ICG) presented Lake County Commission Vice Chair Wendy Breeden with the Advanced County Commissioner (ACC) designation following completion of a comprehensive study program developed by ICG. Commissioner Breeden received the designation along with three...
submitted by Clermont Alumni (Kim Sams)
The Clermont High School (CHS) Scholarship Fund announces its first scholarship recipients have completed their degrees, and awards two new scholarships at the 2022 CHS All Class Reunion.
In the Spring of 2017, The CHS...
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 elementary schools in the Central Florida area to teach the students the...
by Linda Charlton
Go back seven years and the City of Clermont had a brand new pier, floating dock and boardwalk on the west end of Lake Minneola, on the 'lake' side of Hiawatha Preserve. Signage let the public know...
Clermont Toastmasters
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. Our club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting...
With the help of private donors, the Education of Lake County has received $77,548.76 in matching funds from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF).
This financial boost will support Lake County, A Destination District, a matching grant program in...
Don't miss Clermont's scavenger hunt.
Teams of 2-4 people will discover unique local businesses and interesting details about the City of Clermont. Start and Finish the ride at Waterfront Park with music, prizes and lots of fun. Bring a camera....
Beta Theta-ESA is offering a scholarship to three deserving graduating seniors from East Ridge, Lake Minneola and South Lake High Schools who plan to attend Lake Sumter State College by the 2022 Fall semester.
In order to be considered for...
Beta Theta’s 16th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration is back! After two years of COVID restrictions, the members of Beta Theta are ready to hold their signature, costumed event on Saturday, February 18th at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Beta Theta ESA was...
Diane Travis is a person of many interests and talents. She is a businesswoman, athlete, and political figure. Diane has owned Travis Realty Group since 2010, been on the Clermont City Council since 2014, and involved in many boards...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first Walk Like MADD 5K event for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D) on Sept. 15, at 8am, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located at 100 3rd St., Clermont.
M.A.D.D is an incorporation that...
During the January 25 Clermont City Council meeting, the council rejected the proposal that would allow The VUE, a 31-acre project located west of the Miss Florida Avenue and Hooks Street intersection, north and south of Hooks Street, directly...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports Review (Week April 2nd-7th)
Tuesday, April 3
Varsity Baseball was defeated by South Lake High School
Wednesday, April 4
Apopka played well against our Girls Lacrosse team.
Lambert High from Georgia...
By Laura Kinsler, Growth Spotter
The South Florida-based GT Homes USA paid $51.5 million recently for roughly 700 acres Lake County’s Wellness Way area, just south of the Schofield Road and west of Cook Road.
The deal covered two transactions between...
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...
Pediatric patients excitedly drove through the halls of the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Rehabilitation Center using retrofitted motorized toy cars designed for children with special mobility needs thanks to a continued partnership with UCF Go Baby Go! Orlando Health has a longstanding...
The Clermont Police Department is promoting the campaign used by many law enforcement agencies across the country known as the “9 pm. Routine”. The 9 pm Routine is aimed at asking residents and visitors to adopt a “routine" each...
Story and Photos by Chuck Seaver
A collaboration of two events created one BIG, Fun-family, Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22, on the grounds of the Cagan Crossings Community Library. (Four Corners).
The event was hosted by the Cagan Management Group,...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Mayor, Tim Murry was the featured speaker at the September meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. As he did last year, Mayor Murry gave the members of the Historical Society an overview...
For the 18th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Oakland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a...
I recently met David Bultema, founder of the AaronStrong Foundation. I was so moved by his drive, enthusiasm, and mission that I wanted to learn more about him and share his story.
TABLET: Tell me a little about you and...
VITAS® Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, has awarded a $75,000 grant to Lake-Sumter State College’s newly approved nursing program to reduce the financial burden for students in Lake and Sumter counties who pursue a bachelor’s degree...
Submitted by Kevin Grogan
Police Officer Jack Kruse is a respected police officer often seen patrolling the Lake Minneola Trail near Waterfront Park and downtown Clermont. He is quick to help his fellow citizens when he is on or off...
On Wednesday, June 14, Sunshine Book Co. held a Boozy Book Fair from 6 pm to 8 pm at Clermont Brewing Company (CBC) at 750 West DeSoto Street.
A line of enthusiastic fans started forming outside CBC on West DeSoto...
Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Clermont Main Street has been designated the August 2022 Florida Main Street Program of the Month.
“I am pleased to designate Clermont Main Street as the August 2022 Florida Main Street Program of...
The Cooper Memorial Library is hosting a special poetry reading in April to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Four poets will perform a poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month on Monday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 108....
The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Community Service Award honors residents or organizations that contribute to the South Lake community; they lend their time, efforts, and talents outside any volunteer work done for their employer.
The month's Ann Dupee...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The annual Merideth Nagel, PA & Concierge Title Company celebrated the holidays by hosting and sponsoring the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours party of the year.
With a signature top-shelf...
Congratulations to all south Lake County students who participated in the VEX Robotics local competitions this year. Great Job!
The VEX Robotics Competition is the largest and fastest growing worldwide robotics program.
During the school year, teams participate in competitions, which...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Actor, Writer, and Director Jordan Peele’s third horror movie NOPE arrives in theaters this weekend. NOPE is about the Haywood family, who are horse trainers living on a secluded California ranch. A mysterious entity...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club (Dist. 7)
The Clermont Woman's Club recently donated to the charities they support in the South Lake Community. Donations were delivered to the Cooper Memorial Library, New Beginnings, Canine Companions, Find, Feed & Restore,...
by Donna DiGennaro
How does it happen that an educator from New York City ends up a Holocaust Scholar, author and screenplay writer? In the case of Sheryl Needle Cohn it all started with a box
full of loose, old black &...
The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 13 at its Palatka headquarters. The public is invited to attend and to offer in-person comment on Board agenda items. A livestream...
This month, special guest Sant Claus will be attending the VFW Auxiliary monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Dec. 18th from 4-6 pm.
Bring the children and your camera to visit with Santa and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. Dinner includes Spaghetti and...
Sophie Davis was highly involved in multiple clubs around campus, including English Honor Society and Hi-Q Trivia club. Additionally, she spent this past school year as President of Science National Honor Society and as the Editor of the school newspaper. ...
by Kevin Grogan
All the hype around the much-anticipated finale of the Montverde Academy 2020 MAIT (Montverde Invitational Tournament) once again did not disappoint. This was the home finale of the season for the Eagles who are the undefeated-undisputed #1...
The Orlando Cat Café proudly announces its new partnership with SPCA Florida, a highly regarded 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. A welcoming celebration will take place on Thursday, June 7th from 12 pm to 6...
It’s time for the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library’s summer book sale. Individual books will be available July 26 and 27 beginning at 9 am to 1 pm. In addition to individual items, books by the box will be...
As the Lake County Board of County Commissioners continues to develop a plan of action for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allocated to Lake County, FL pursuant to the American Rescue Plan, businesses are invited to...
“Celebrate Community” is the theme Building Blocks Ministries has chosen this year to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness month. There is a growing need for essential services that help individuals with developmental disabilities have the same life experiences as those...
Registration will remain open through August 8, or until the program is full. In addition to our general open enrollment, the Career Dual Enrollment application period has been extended through July 25th for high school juniors and seniors interested...