Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
Gainesville -Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country season came to an end with the conclusion of the Class 4A Region 1 Championships at Santa Fe College in Gainesville....
The City of Clermont announced that Curt Henschel will become the new Interim Development Services Director effective April 6. Henschel is a 15-year veteran of the department and has extensive planning experience. In addition to his usual responsibilities, Henschel is...
The City of Groveland announced hiring a new finance director and human resources director who start immediately.
John Ter Louw, the new finance director, comes to the city after serving as the budget and financial reporting director at the Georgia...
Léa Fernandez is from Belgium and has been in Central Florida on exchange since August 2017. Lea recently met with her host Rotary Club in South Lake to share her experiences thus far.
Exchanges for students 15 to 19 years...
Whether you like to run or not, there is no doubt it makes you feel alive. And while running is one of the easiest ways to get the heart rate up & be active, it is a lifestyle for...
The Hispanics of Lake County Assoc. proudly presents Celebrating Unidad, a FREE event on Thursday, October 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. at Puryear Building, 243 S. Lake Ave., Groveland.
To learn more, visit https://Holca.net/event.
June 1 marked the official start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. The season will run through Nov. 30, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says it is expected to produce above-average activity which would make this the...
Kids have a fun, safe way to celebrate Halloween this year thanks to the Clermont Police Department.
Clermont Police is hosting a Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 29th in the south parking lot of the Clermont...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, the Lake County Animal Shelter, and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed on Monday, May 28 in...
Insight Credit Union has officially opened a learning laboratory branch at Lake Minneola High School and recently celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The branch, located inside a classroom building on the high school’s campus, serves as a training facility where...
On Saturday, October 21 from 7 pm to 9 pm, experience Lake Louisa at night when the terrors of the forest come out.
A $5 donation per person for the Haunted Hike will be used for park improvements, programs...
Lake County will host two high-profile sporting events this weekend. The 2021 UANA Tokyo Olympics Swimming Qualifier will take place Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 2 at the Orlando Health National Training Center in Clermont, and the SSAC...
Submitted by the East Ridge High School Theatre Group
Frozen Jr. is the Disney movie we love and the songs we know all too well! Come see our 1st musical of the year with all of the hard work from...
On Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, a yard sale will be held at 12552 Scottish Pine Lane (Greater Pines subdivision), Clermont to benefit Read To Sydney. Read to Sydney is a non-profit...
Out of an abundance of caution for the people of the parish, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is taking the following steps to ensure their protection and assist with our nation’s preventive efforts.
This message is an update to the message...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Idris Elba stars in Beast, as it roars into theaters this weekend. This thriller is about a father and his teenage daughters as they take a trip to the African savannah, to visit the...
Pastfinders Genealogy DNA Virtual Special Interest Group can be a useful tool. Email Info@PastfindersSLC.Org to be added to the Zoom mailing list. Twice a month, you may join the group and interact with other people who are also interested...
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...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, October 15, at 1:45 pm in room 108 B, presenting Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico (tragic opera)...
As you likely know, Hurricane Ian will impact us later this week. Specific details of the storm track and severity continue to change.
The City of Clermont has been and will continue to monitor the situation. Our Fire, Police and Public Services...
The City of Clermont is offering separate drama programs for pre-teens and teens this summer at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27.
Drama Kids Summer Camp is open to children ages 6-12, while the Acting...
The Clermont Fire Department teamed up with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Tuesday morning to host a training drill at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center to address emergency medical treatment of children.
“Children are not simply small...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue COVID-19 immunizations at the Cooper Memorial Library located at 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont. However, please be aware that tomorrow evening we will close, and operations will be...
Articles and Photos by Ted Luebbers
Lee Helfer, from The Villages in Florida, an Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 member and pilot, donated $500 to the chapter’s youth program, Squadron 534 on October 10, 2020.
EAA Chapter 534’s Vice President and...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Wind and I am the last of my siblings waiting to find my forever family. I am a Doberman Pinscher/Terrier blend and am almost 9 months old. I weigh about 35 pounds...
Starting today, June 19, and continuing over the next several weeks, the Clermont Police Department & Flippers Pizza Restaurant will be conducting Hero Deliveries throughout the city. Hero Deliveries is an idea inspired by the Clermont Police Department’s Community...
Robbie Aristodemo is in his ninth year as head coach for the girls' soccer team and also serves as assistant strength coach at Montverde Academy (MVA). His love and passion for soccer compel him to be involved in many different...
In honor of National Day of Service, the Lake County Democratic Party organized a drive-thru food donation initiative on Sunday, January 17th which collected more than 3,000lbs of food donations for the Lake Cares food pantry in Mt. Dora...
Submitted by The Animal League
Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest benefitting The Animal League
Time: Registration and check-in time: 10:00 am
Parade starts at 11:30 am
Cost: $15 for...
Across the United States, Memorial Day is observed to commemorate the heroes who died serving the country. In Clermont, our fallen heroes have been solemnly recognized at Oak Hill Cemetary by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Early Saturday morning,...
A mega yard sale is being held for the next two weeks, April 22 -23 and April 29-30 to benefit Read To Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont.
"One man's junk is another man's treasure"
Drop by 12552 Scottish...
As restaurants and shops in Lake County begin to reopen, the City of Groveland’s Let’s Eat initiative is offering safe options for residents who may be wanting to avoid crowds and would prefer to order food in advance. The...
The Town of Oakland is inviting the public to celebrate the central role African Americans have played in American culture during the “Honoring Black History” art and heritage exhibition, on display through March at the Healthy West Orange Arts...
With two new schools opening in south Lake County over the next three years, the district is making plans to shift attendance boundaries in that area to minimize the chances of crowding and to address projected student population growth.
Some...
What could be better than a nice steak dinner served by your favorite Clermont Police Officer at an event to raise money for the Special Olympics Florida? If that sounds good to you, then Texas Roadhouse located at 2457 S....
Note From Lake County Schools - The shelters that were housed in our schools are closing at noon today. Our maintenance crews will clean the schools and prepare them for a return to regular operations.
We look forward to welcoming...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs,...
Submitted by Robert Mock, CTMCM(SS) USN, Ret
A special tribute is planned for Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States armed forces. A “Veterans Day Tribute” celebration...
CLERMONT - In partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Career Source Central Florida and Elevate Lake, the City of Clermont is
hosting a Career Fair. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the...
SPECIAL ELECTION: The resignation of a council member from Clermont City Council left a vacancy on Seat 4. A special election for Clermont Seat 4 was included on the November 3rd ballot. Four candidates qualified to run. A candidate must...
Operation Christmas Child provides local partners around the world with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease.
A regional workshop...
The city of Groveland played proud host to a full house of business owners, professionals, and dignitaries at the newly refurbished E.L. Puryear Building in Groveland. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast is normally held at the Clermont...
Lake-Sumter State College proudly welcomed students to campus today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with opportunities. This year is especially remarkable as LSSC opens its brand-new campus location in the Four Corners, located in the...
On Friday, July 23, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual Job Connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers on effective job search techniques. This virtual course will teach participants how to navigate exploring potential vacancies that...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson is proud to be a part of the Groveland City Council and city management team. As a born networker and community cheerleader, she has pledged to help put...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will offer community tours of its newest free-standing emergency department and medical pavilion on Saturday, July 14, 9 am to 3 pm. The facility is located at 16966 Cagan Ridge Blvd, Clermont, Florida and...
Carol Kosakoski has been named the Lake County Schools 2018-19 Volunteer of the Year, Michelle Rosenbaum is the district’s new School-Related Employee of the Year, and The Lake County Tourism and Development Council is the Business Partner of the...
by Michelle Delaney
Let’s Talk About COVID-19
As everybody hunkers down, there is less local news, community events, club updates, school activities. I never thought that the effect of the virus would affect the SOUTH LAKE TABLET and how we report...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker in Clermont.
DOH-Lake conducted an epidemiological investigation and today determined an individual who worked at Steak ‘n Shake...