Members of Beta Theta-Clermont, a local philanthropic chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, recently attended the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) Gala, Bras For A Cause.
During the runway auction, past president Joan Kyle and member Kathy Bateham presented a check from...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The Florida Dermatology & Skin Cancer Centers has successfully grown by offering premier quality professional and cosmetic dermatology with skin cancer treatments here in Central Florida. These comprehensive dermatology centers are growing daily...
STBM will be providing free meals to honor veterans, law enforcement, firefighters, medical personnel, and those in need on November 24th, at 11 am.
Address 145 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont FL 34711.
Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the liberation of all African American slaves in the United States, was hosted by the city of Groveland on June 19 in Lake David Park.
“Juneteenth marks a significant day in history for our...
Battle of the Badges basketball game, a crowd favorite, is back. This is a great event to enjoy a friendly rivalry and support a local charity.
On Dec. 10, the Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s...
Sixteen middle and high schools in Lake County have been selected to participate in the 20th annual Florida Youth Survey, a collaborative effort among the Florida departments of Health, Education and Children and Families.
In each school selected, a sample...
Clermont Hometown Holidays will be held Saturday, November 11 from 2 pm to 7 pm in Downtown Clermont. The event, presented by Orlando Health/South Lake Hospital, will begin a flurry of excitement lasting throughout the holiday season.
Get into the...
A referendum on the ballot for the Aug. 28 primary election will ask Lake County voters to consider a school-safety property tax of 0.75 mills, or 75 cents for each $1,000 of taxable property value.
This week, Lake County Schools...
Lake Technical College celebrates students who have recently attended the SkillsUSA Regional and State competitions. Lake Tech’s SkillsUSA chapter is made up of over 325 students and advisors. Eight students competed at the regional competition level in Kissimmee, Florida...
50+ Food Trucks will converge in Downtown Clermont by City Hall on Saturday, June 24 between 4 pm and 9 pm.
Two out of five college students drop out of school for financial reasons. With this and other reasons in mind, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced a prepaid tuition program that will cover the cost of college...
Submitted by Ray Goodgame, Clermont Councilman, Seat 2
I want to take this opportunity to give you a quick review of the FY 2019 budget.
Clermont citywide budget totals $148,514,879 which is $7,585,809 or 4.86% less than the current year’s budget. The...
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. received a $115,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to create powerful communities in Lake & Sumter Counties through the College’s Energy Utility Institute located in Sumter County.
Lake-Sumter State College is one of 18...
School Board member Kristi Burns, Ph.D., is resigning from her elected position, effective May 1, she announced at the board meeting Monday night.
“When I started on this board in 2016, it was really important to me that our board...
Submitted by the Animal League
Nashville is an 8-week old Chocolate Labrador Blend. We think she will grow up to be around 60+ lbs. Nashville is a playful and adventurous girl who isn't shy at all! She would be great in a family...
A Bats Hike will be held on March 11, from 6 pm to 9 pm to watch bats take flight and explore the fields at Flat Island Preserve in Leesburg. The group will also enjoy a short night hike to try and...
Starting this year, The Clermont Police Department has placed School Resource Officers (SRO) at Clermont Elementary, Cypress Ridge Elementary, Lost Lake Elementary, and South Lake Imagine Charter.
Let's welcome our newest SROs.
Clermont Elementary School
SRO Wilson Delgado has been with the...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, January 4 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. With a live band, food trucks, special...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Hailey Bladek, life-long resident of South Lake, has recently been crowned as Ms. Lake County and will soon move on to represent Lake County in state pageants. Bladek already has plans to represent...
Summer camps provide students with fun and engaging activities where new friendships and great memories are made. Camp Invention, hosted at Montverde Academy for two weeks this summer, is a nationally acclaimed summer program developed in 1990 where Science...
Recently the 2021 board of directors of the Clermont Historical Society gathered on the steps of the Kern House along with the Historic Village manager for a group photo. Every member was able to be present except, long time...
Have you used Spreadsheets in your Genealogical Research? Spreadsheets can help you in analyzing your data and keeping track of your research. This class provides genealogical examples for those who have a basic knowledge of how to use Excel....
Aiden Hernandez, a graduating student from East Ridge High School, received a $2,000 Beta Theta Sisters Memorial Scholarship. He will be attending Lake Sumter State College.
Dalton Butler, also a graduate of East Ridge High was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Video by SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Clermont Fire and Police Departments hosted the 20th anniversary of 9-11-2001 with a memorial service to honor the victims and heroes of that tragic day.
The ceremonial program featured...
by Nick Jones
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club was, once again, host to the GIVE A DAY FOUNDATION, a youth volunteer organization led by Otis and Sandra Taylor of Clermont.
The Taylors brought 14 young volunteers along with a few parents to the...
Hello Clermont Champions and welcome to summer!
School is out and everyone is excited about getting outside and having fun.
I encourage you to take a few minutes and talk about safety with your family. Whether you are at a pool,...
Clermont Woman's Club President Daniela Martinez recently presented a check to The Animal League. Frogger is shown in the picture accepting the check. He barked a "big" thank you and reminded everyone that The Animal League is in need...
Lake Technical College recognized 34 outstanding career and technical students on May 4, 2023 as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society. Students were selected by their instructors based on their excellent attendance, stellar academics, and their...
More than 60 restaurants and businesses participated in the 9th Annual Taste of South Lake and Business Expo held last Thursday, November 7, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The event offered samplings of a wide variety of scrumptious appetizers, entrees,...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
Mix a dash of the spiritual, a teaspoon of creativity and pour in a heaping cup full of education helped along by two lovely ladies and get ready to “B Charmed.” and wowed by the...
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...
From Gray Middle School
Fundraising is vital for the success of our program, so we've started a HUGE fundraising campaign for new lights for the Auditorium as well as other MUCH needed upgrades!
We have a very antiquated system that doesn’t...
By Grant Mollett, M, ED (photos are courtesy of student-athlete Bre Peine)
East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team did not have to travel far for this week’s race. The race was the Hawks on...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
BlueLight Health, a local nonprofit organization focused on children's health, held its first annual School's Out Summer Bash Event on Saturday, May 20th at Waterfront Park in Clermont.
https://youtu.be/IX_9Qaw1J2E
The family-fun event had a D.J., bounce...
Lake County’s fertilizer ordinance is intended to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes by adding application restrictions while utilizing Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM principles. The ordinance, recommended by the Keep Lake Beautiful Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners...
Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees for the 2020-2021 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before their consideration...
The Council on Occupational Education (COE) recognized Lake Technical College for completing forty-five years of accredited status at the Council’s Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada on November 13-15, 2019. Lake Technical College which became initially accredited with COE in...
South Lake High School Psychology Teacher Gayle Dowman found the perfect opportunity to connect a Kiwanis Club of Clermont Community Outreach Project with a lesson in Pro-Social behavior. The students got to experience the intrinsic rewards that come from...
On December 18th, the Clermont Police Department hosted a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint. The checkpoint was a great success and would not have been possible without the help from so many others.
Thank you to our law enforcement partners: Lake County...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Sunny the Therapy Pup began his summer community tour on Tuesday, May 16th with a stop by The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (TNCSL), Groveland. Sunny is the newest member of the Read to...
Despite a lean budget and a growing number of restrictions on revenue from the state, Superintendent Diane Kornegay said district administration and the Lake County School Board will continue to look for ways to free up funding for employee...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership has just announced their new 2020-2021 Board of Directors. The CDP is a not-for-profit association of small business owners in and around the downtown Clermont area.
The newly elected CDP Board has Erika Shanoff as President,...
On May 22, Raft and Relax off the shore of Lake Minneola by the 2nd dock, just north of the Clermont Boat Ramp. Listen to Music featuring Rob Nichols from 1 pm to 4 pm. The event will be held to...
Article and Photo by Ted Lubbers
A flying club is being formed at the Leesburg International Airport ( KLEE ) in Leesburg, Florida.
The name of this flying club is Squadron Aeronautics Inc, and membership will be open to the general...
According to the American Animal Hospital Association, 1-out-of-4 pets would survive, if just one pet first aid technique was applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care. Join the Orlando Cat Café for a Pet CPR and First Aid Class...
Experience firsthand the traditions of our past in this 45-minute program, visit with people from 4 eras of Lake County’s past and learn how the holidays were celebrated while sampling food and drink of the times.
The program will be...
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...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday, August 7, at 8 a.m. to discuss Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding. The meeting will be held virtually; access to the agenda...
On Friday, August 19, Captain Cochran, a recognized leader in the military and business sectors, was the guest speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.
Captain Cochran graduated from Savannah State College in June 1976,...
Bring the whole family to Family Game Night on Tuesday, July 10 from 6 pm -7:30 pm at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. You bring the fun, the pizza and drinks will be provided as well as the games: Bananagrams, Scrabble,...