Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Mrs. Joslyn Roberts-Judy teaches 7th grade life science and robotics in the Middle School at Montverde Academy. This summer, she traveled to Saco, Maine, for a professional development institute at The Teacher Institute for Watershed...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
David Ezell was sworn in this past week as the new Clermont Fire Chief at a special city hall installation ceremony. Ezell replaces retiring Fire Chief Carle Bishop, after his stellar 49...
The Lake County Library System will partner with multiple County departments to celebrate this year’s summer reading program titled “Tails & Tales.”
Adopt a Pet, Gain a Reading Buddy
The library system will partner with the Lake County Animal Shelter to...
by Marty Proctor
Take Stock In Children (TSIC) held its annual Career Speed Dating event on October 29, at Leesburg High School. A total of 51 local high school students attended to meet with local business and professional career presenters. ...
St. Johns River Water Management District
In a word, June was wet — and in some areas, extremely wet. The western edge of the St. Johns River Water Management District recorded more than 10 inches of rain in June, even...
A great creative new Clermont marketing opportunity is now being finalized! Sponsors are being sought by the Clermont Downtown Partnership to support their new Trolley as well as all downtown area events and activities.
New CDP Clermont Trolley: The historic...
Olympus Sports and Entertainment unveils 250-acre master plan estimated to create 6,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in economic impact
Olympus Sports & Entertainment, a visionary brand and development project, said Tuesday night the company plans to build on 250 acres in...
Submitted By Belk Charity Day
We are dusting off our sweaters and coats because winter is over, and we can only imagine how excited our community and schools are for spring and warm weather. We're almost as excited to tell...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in March including a Cooper Concert Series event, a lecture on the Fiesty Females in Florida History, and the Friends of the Library Opera Club.
As a part of the Cooper Concert...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
On a rainy spring day, Dunkin’ brought rays of sunshine to Clermont with its fresh donuts, great service, masks, gloves, happy staff and safe social distancing protocols.
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce...
The 10th annual Clermont Ride of Silence took place on May 19, 2021.
This year hundreds of cyclists of all ages gathered at Waterfront Park and rode in a silent 8 mile, slow-paced ride around Lake Minneola. The reason for the...
On Saturday, October 20, the Clermont Garden Club will be presenting its 17th annual Garden Walk, this year called: “Bless My Bloomers”. The highlight of the event is the tour of private residential gardens.
Tour cost is just $15 and...
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...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County is inviting the public to help support a culture of health in the community. Opportunities to participate include upcoming community health improvement plan (CHIP) webinars, team focus group events meetings.
2019 Date...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces scholarships available through the Florida
Supervisors of Elections (FSE). Local college or university students may apply for one of the three $1,200 scholarships to be awarded across the state.
To be eligible for...
Central Florida BeerFest is back by popular demand! It offers an opportunity to sample a collection of the finest craft beers from microbreweries located in Central Florida and is a great chance to meet the brewmasters and discuss their...
By Michelle Delaney, owner and editor of the South Lake Tablet
On Being An Entrepreneur
I come from a long line of local entrepreneurs. In the late 1960s, my mother and sister opened The Burger Hut, one of the first local...
The following COVID-19 testing options are available for Lake County residents for the week of Sept. 28
1. Adult Medicine of Lake County
Testing is $20 each for COVID-19 swab tests, antibody and rapid tests for residents and non-residents. No symptoms...
This past year Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) which was used to purchase a competitive 8+ racing shell.
On Friday, April 20, LCRA’s Youth Team hosted a ceremony,...
The Clermont Youth Council has a heart for the homeless.
The teens serving in the City of Clermont’s program initiated a project to help the local homeless population and recently brought it to the finish line.
Members delivered over 250 toiletry-filled...
Chuck Seaver - South Lake Tablet
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) Clermont Battalion held its annual graduation and awards ceremony at the Performing Arts Center, Clermont on May 21st. The USNSCC is a congressionally chartered, U.S. Navy-sponsored...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Two simultaneous peaceful rallies started at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 3. Both local rallies were planned to protest the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis on May...
Submitted by The Animal League
Dara is a female Terrier Blend that is about 8 years old and is 42 pounds. Dara loves stuffed toys, other dogs, and people. She will quickly become your "shadow"!
Come on out and adopt me...
Thousands of ghouls, goblins, pumpkins, and princesses enjoyed a beautiful day at the Harvest Festival in Downtown Clermont. One of the favorite events for the children was the First United Methodist Church popular Trunk or Treat. Costumed children and their...
Tony McCoy; former football star, cancer survivor, football coach, small businessman, and preacher; was the featured speaker at the December meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. The Orlando native spoke of his long-standing ties with Lake County—as a boy...
On Saturday, October 20, the members of the Clermont Garden Club will be selling “homegrown” plants outside the Garden Club which is located at 849 West Avenue near downtown Clermont. Hours are from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Inside...
Orlando Cat Café will host a Lunch and Learn Seminar on Friday, February 18th from 11 am – 1 pm. First, speakers from the Cornerstone Hospice Pet Peace of Mind Program will explore the various aspects of planning for...
More than 660 runners, many of them dressed in holiday festive attire, were greeted at the finish line by Santa at SommerSports Twilight 5K holiday-themed run in Downtown Clermont last Saturday, December 15.
Jeremy Arguelles, Mascotte, was the first over...
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 results of Lake County 2022 Primary Elections have been certified official by the Lake County Canvassing Board and are posted at www.LakeVotes.gov.
To view the official results, visit www.LakeVotes.gov and select the Election Night Result Button on the home...
Cypress Ridge Elementary School (CRES) students, faculty, and staff will be honoring local Vets at a Veterans’ Day Celebration on Friday, Nov. 9th, at 8:45 am under the P.E. pavilion.
The morning will start off at 8:30 am with light...
The South Lake Business Leaders (SLBL) is hosting a Boots and Bunny Review 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 1 at Lake Catherine Farms, 5849 Lake Catherine Road to support the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF), a nonprofit whose...
Clermont City Manager Darren Gray was the guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting. Gray has led numerous successful initiatives including a series of community-wide visioning sessions that drew more than 1000 people and a new...
On Tuesday, February 12th, Wesley Christian Academy invites the community to our K-4 Elementary School Open House.
Please visit wesleychristianacademy.org and complete the waiting pool form, then attend the Open House on February 12th, at 6:30 pm, in the Sanctuary of First...
Submitted By The Animal League
Lucky10-year-oldar old male Jack Russell Terrier Blend that weighs about 23 pounds. Don't let his age fool you! He is still an active little guy who loves to go for walks, just at a little...
Chartered on January 28, 1926, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont remains an active and vibrant club in the South Lake community. It is one the oldest and most active service organizations in Lake County.
For the past 96 years, it...
Ten Lake County School VEX Robotics teams received invitations to World Championships. The teams that will be competing are:
Three teams at East Ridge Middle School with Coach Daniel Dilocker
Two teams at Cypress Ridge Elementary with Coach Virginia...
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. -...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host Opera @ the Library on Monday, July 23 at a 1:45 pm in Room 108 B. presenting Romeo et Juliette.
Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) is an opera in five...
The District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College has approved a building plan for Phase 1 of Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High School to be built on the South Lake Campus in Clermont.
Earlier this year, Lake-Sumter State College and Pinecrest...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Galleria at SOMA officially opened on Friday, April 22, in Downtown Clermont. Family, friends, and community leaders celebrated the opening and The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The...
Citrus Tower will be bringing back the Christmas Light Show thanks to the outpouring of community support. Special support was provided by Chick-fil-A who rallied to the cause and provided 20-free chicken sandwich vouchers included with each membership. Learn more...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is hosting its Annual Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 2. The Breakfast will be held at Real Life Christian Center, 1501 Steve's Road-Building C, Clermont at 7:15 am. All proceeds will benefit Christian Men...
Kathy Scherer has been a Kiwanian for more than 28 years. She has served on many committees and held many offices, including Vice President, President, and Treasurer. She served as Secretary for the Kiwanis Division for 5 years and...
Employees who work at Lake County Schools’ district offices, including the main office in Tavares, donated bikes, dolls, drones, clothing and many more items that will be distributed to local children through the Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter...
The First Friday Food Truck and Music on Montrose will be held this Friday night, August 3 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Josh Gilbert Band will hold a free concert in City Hall Park, so bring your blankets...
Derek Nhieu, a guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, was introduced by Jacqueline Ohlrich from East Ridge High School Key Club.
Derek currently serves as the Lieutenant Governor for Division 9; District Webmaster; Governor’s Project Committee Chair and...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is inviting the community to a Free virtual behind-the-scenes look at its facilities to hear how the organization is continuing to “feed hope” during these difficult times.
On Tuesday, August 31, from 11:00...
The Town of Oakland is thrilled to announce the adoption of its new branding. The logo, created by Alarie Design in close coordination with the Town’s Branding Committee, features distinct ties to Oakland’s past with a nod to its...
Earlier this year, Clermont was chosen as one of five cities to host a Fondo Cycling Circuit USA (FCCUSA) event in which both recreational and competitive cyclists can compete in one of three distances: 30 miles, 50 miles or...