The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) recently held a "Make A Difference Day". Snack items were collected from CWC members and distributed to two police departments, the sheriff's department, eight fire rescue stations and the Clermont Maintenance Department. "It's our...
In an effort to improve direct communication with families, Lake County Schools recently launched a weekly video series called “Super Sunday with Superintendent Diane Kornegay.” The first video, “The Top 5 Things You Need to Know for Back-to-School,” was...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Nominees must have made significant contributions to the improvement of...
Each December on National Wreaths Day, Clermont honors its Hometown Heroes buried at Oak Hill Cemetery by placing Remembrance Wreaths on each Veteran's grave.
Thanks to the efforts of Trish Gardner, WAA Coordinator with the help of The Kiwanis Club of...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual South Lake Business Awards Gala on April 18 at Bella Collina....AND THE WINNERS ARE
JOHN MOORE - Citizen of the Year Award. This award honors a person who displays extraordinary...
The Groveland City Council recently approved Cypress Bluff, a 163-acre, 386-home development on Lake Lucy. It is the first development approved by the council under the city's new Village Community development standards:
Preservation of trees and nature
Low impact...
This year, the City of Groveland is partnering with Lake Catherine Blueberries to host the Star-Spangled Spectacular 4th of July Celebration.
The popular event, normally held at Lake David Park, has changed venue to provide more on-site parking and additional space to...
The Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office will close July 4th and July 5th for Independence Day; however, their office will be represented at many community events held in the area over the holiday weekend.
“We feel it is important...
A Pre-opening tour of the new Groveland Public Safety Complex (PSC) was given this week and Marty Proctor was fortunate to receive the grand tour and report back to the South Lake Tablet readers.
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor
Overall,...
By Sean Parks, Lake County Commissioners
The sun rose on January 1, 2021 and so my family and I faithfully embarked on our annual New Year’s Day hike. This year we chose the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Lake Apopka...
The Grand Opening of The South Lake Democratic Club’s 2018 Campaign Headquarters, located at 1205 Bowman St., Clermont (Sunnyside Plaza off Highway 50 East), will be held on Saturday, June 30, from 11 am -2 pm. Attendees will have...
In 1954-55 land was purchased on the east side of East Avenue and it was there that Clermont High School (CHS) was built. By 1960, the campus had a football/athletic field and bleachers, a gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium and band...
Lake County Fire Rescue received a Grant to correct shift size. The new positions made possible by the grant will provide an opportunity to add an additional firefighter on some of Fire Rescue’s more active units, ultimately improving operational...
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 Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is urging members of the public to wear cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted guidance on cloth face...
7-Day COVID Report - Total COVID cases in the state of Florida rose to 698,683 since mid-March and an increase of 13,243 in the past 7 days. The number of hospitalized total 43,469 an increase of 926 cases since Sept. 21 and 14,022 resident deaths, an...
Thirty local restaurants and food vendors featured samples of their signature dishes and most popular drinks at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce's Taste of South Lake at Clermont Waterfront Park. The evening event included local vendors and live...
The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Salsa and Sips Festival and judging from the happy faces on the partygoers, it won’t be the last. The joyous celebration was held on Minneola...
State and local elected officials, business leaders and community residents are invited to celebrate a new partnership between Leesburg High School Construction Academy students and Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida, as the two break ground on a home...
Here are highlights of What's Happening In South Lake this weekend
Thursday, March 9 & Friday, March 10th
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present its March Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert on March 9 & 10. Florida Lakes Symphony. On Thursday,...
On July 27, 2020, the Orlando Cat Café re-opened its Cat Play/Adoption Area with new COVID-19 safety procedures and a new café partner, Minch Coffee Company. While the café remained open, the Cat Play/Adoption Area closed per Governor DeSantis’s...
Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are urged to apply for $292,710 in federal funds awarded to Lake County through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency...
Drive by the Citrus Tower between 8 pm and midnight to view the Tower glittering with lights. The owners Scott and Heather Homan said they are hoping the lights will provide a positive feeling of hope and love in...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay surprised Michael Randolph of Leesburg High School on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to tell him he has been named the district's Principal of the Year. Her next stop was Beverly Shores Elementary School, where...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
There’s an old saying that business owners refuse to work a 40-hour-per-week job for someone else, so instead, they work 80+ hours for themselves. We see this play out time and time again with...
Join us for a foot-stomping, hand clapping good time with guitar playing Mr. Harley. Mr. Harley knows all the classic children’s songs, but it’s his original compositions that get the biggest applause. He gives an engaging interactive performance with...
OAKLAND - The water system serving the Town of Oakland is bisected by Florida’s Turnpike and currently has only one connection to the west side of town, with a second connection eliminated by the Turnpike widening. A grant, sponsored...
Submitted by Friends of the LMHS Baseball Team
Last year the Minneola High School Baseball season was brought to a complete halt due to COVID-19 and fundraisers were put on hold. Now, It's time to seek the community's support for...
The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship each school year. The final Outstanding Student Leader Award of the 2018-2019 school year is from South...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont has big plans for the 8th Street Park area located on the shores of Lake Minneola. A conceptual design was made available to the public on March 8th at the...
Submitted by Marty Proctor, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Clermont Chain of lakes has been experiencing lowered lake water levels and improved water clarity. Following is an explanation of these events from Jason Danaher, PhD, Water Resources Director of the Lake...
Employees with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) are raising women’s heart health public awareness by participating and urging others in the community to wear red on Friday, February 3, 2023, which is the American Heart...
Dreamcatcher Horse Rescue is hosting a 3-day horse camp on Dec 20-22 and Dec. 27-29. The cost to attend is $200 with all proceeds going towards feeding and caring for rescued horses.
The camps are for all ages and abilities! (Children...
Feature Story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
This June 5-12, 2022, Florida will host the 50th Anniversary Special Olympics USA Games in Central Florida, bringing more than 5,000 athletes along with around 125,000 families and fans from across the...
by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Center
The Clermont Historical Society is looking for female uniforms from World War II to add to a display in the Clermont Historic Village’s Quonset hut.
The hut was built on site in 1943 to house...
submitted by The Animal League
Miss Junebug is a 10-year-old female Chihuahua blend. Don't let her age fool you, she walks very well on a leash and loves to go for long walks where she can explore along the way. ...
The start of the school year can bring uncertainty for many students. They may worry about a new school, new teachers or making new friends. Concerns about COVID-19, in-person classes, and whether to wear a mask certainly can add...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Lake Minneola High School Sports - Week in Review (February 11-17)
Monday, February 12
The Boys Basketball team won their first game in the District Tournament against West Port, 86 – 81.
Tuesday, February 13
The...
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.
Lake County’s 8th Annual Landscape & Garden Fair, a botanical-themed festival that’s free to the public, will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at the Lake County Extension Center’s Discovery Gardens, located at 1951 Woodlea Road,...
The Animal League Thrift Shop has expanded shopper options with a recent store renovation by adding a department for upscale clothing resale and vintage treasures.
The Animal League, a registered non-profit dog and cat rescue, has come up with...
The Animal League announced today a $3,500 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love to support their lifesaving work for animals in Central Florida and beyond.
Petco Love is a nonprofit leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the...
submitted by Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will soon present its annual New Year Concerts featuring “Dazzling Dances” with special guest conductor Paul Hostetter.
January Concert Performances: These two new concerts will begin with the flashing “Ruslan...
A homecoming celebration in Orlando saluted the first crews to return after their critical deployment to the hardest hit areas of the storm. Clermont Fire Department’s Lt. Jeremiah Plasters was greeted with handshakes, hugs and a welcome poster after...
City of Groveland - Groveland’s public safety and public works staff were out in force Wednesday after Tuesday’s hailstorm that saw nearly baseball-size hail pummel the Lake County city. Deputy Fire Chief Erich Thiemann said that Groveland fire and...
For the first time in 45 years, the City of Groveland will have a new Fire Chief. Chief Kevin Carroll is filling the position that will be vacated by Chief Willie Morgan, who announced his intent to retire in...
Due to COVID19 restrictions, the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library Summer Book Sale, scheduled for the end of July, has been canceled. No book donations are being accepted until further notice.
This Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 pm, Clermont City Council will consider the request of Elyksian Hotels Clermont, LLC, to rezone the site, located southwest of the intersection of W. Osceola Street and 8th Street from Central Business District...
by Grant Mollett, M. ED
East Ridge High. School
Oviedo, Florida - November 7, 2020
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team had two runners compete in the Class 4A Region 2 Championships on Saturday morning at Hagerty High School...
Students on their way to East Ridge Middle School this morning quickly evacuated from a school bus after a coolant leaked inside the bus causing complaints about the odor.
As a precautionary measure, school officials called emergency medical services. Responding...