Coming To Downtown Clermont
Pepe's Cantina, a Mexican Grille offering a unique Mexican experience with locations already in Winter Park and Downtown Orlando, is coming to 794 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont (the corner of West Minneola Ave by Suncreek Brewery). Expected...
The Champions Trail Race (CTC), which took place on Saturday, Jan. 23rd in Clermont, raised $2,320 for the South Lake branch of the Boys & Girls Club.
The first-year race was part of Clermont Triathlon Club’s initiative to make endurance...
Wekiva Youth Camp in Apopka, FL is a residential nature camp sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (FFGC) for the purpose of instilling a love and respect for the REAL, NATURAL Florida in our youth through nature study, conservation...
The annual Friends of Lake Louisa State Park 5K will take place on Saturday, May 26th. The race begins at 7:30 am and is on a USATF certified course that runs through the park.
Registered participants will receive a finisher medal...
The Clermont Garden Club’s choice for our November “Yard of the Month” is located at 12128 Lake Shore Drive in Clermont. The homeowners have transformed their yard into a beautiful and functional living space. On one side of the...
Special Torah Procession, Mezuzah Ceremony & Kabbalat Service
Congregation Sinai has now moved into their new location with a special grand opening Torah procession, a ceremonial Mezuzah placement, and a Kabbalat Shabbat service. With over 100 members and guests attending,...
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) honored the life of fallen Officer Conrad Buckley on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the Real Life Church in Clermont (see video below). Officer Buckley lost his life to the COVID-19 virus.
The CPD placed a police...
The Second Annual AdventHealth Groveland Turkey Trot! will be held on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25. Choose between a 5k or 10k on Thanksgiving morning and run, walk or jog with the family before you sit down to feast.
This year's...
Nearly 500 kindergarten and first-grade students at Cypress Ridge, Mascotte, and Groveland Elementary schools enjoyed a change in their schedule yesterday with Agriculture in the Classroom’s Ag Literacy Day. Employees from Cherrylake brought their passion for farming and cartons...
The Martin H. Harris Chapter of the Air Force Association (AFA) has named Daniel Dilocker, a technology education teacher at East Ridge Middle School, Central Florida’s STEM Teacher of the Year!
Every year, the chapter recognizes excellence in the area...
On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, parkrun will be hosting a free 5K at 7:30 am at the trail near Lake Hiawatha Preserve. What better way to start a Thanksgiving morning!
Below are the results of Saturday, September 29 Event #251
During...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Legends Golf Club will finally be re-opening soon after three long years. The Legends Pro Shop and the driving range will open in April. The revitalized Legends Golf Course and...
Kim Fielding and Suzi Basting of Kim's Cabbage Patch retired and handed the keys to the business over to Dustin and Jamie Lowe of Lake Catherine Blueberries! The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting to celebrate Kim and Suzi...
9Round Kickbox 30-Minute Fitness, located at 4300 S. Hwy 27 Unit 105, Clermont, recently held its grand opening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
The gym is a specialized fitness center for people who want a...
Your business has many needs for effective graphics including logos, business cards, flyers, social media posts, emails and so on.
Date: Tuesday, May 18th
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm - Online
Canva is a great DIY graphic creation tool that anyone...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) COVID-19 Immunization sites revised schedule for the week of April 19th, 2021 till further notice:
DOH-Lake Community Health Site located at 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont.
Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m....
Keller Williams Realty is raising money for the Hannah Grace House and KW Cares by holding a 5K Race on May 9, at Clermont Waterfront Park. Become a sponsor, register to run/walk ($25 entry fee) or get additional information...
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The South Lake Business Leaders recently hosted a Boots & Bunny Review fundraiser for The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF). The festive evening was held at Lake Catherine Blueberries (5849 Lake Catherine...
George F. Hixson’s unprecedented contribution to Kiwanis International is the reason the George F. Hixson Fellowship was established on October 1, 1983, and Hixson is the only person in the history of Kiwanis who held the office of President...
Let Teachers Know You Appreciate Them. Send A “Teachers Rock” Postcard.
Lake County Schools teachers have navigated an incredibly challenging school year. Because of the pandemic, they have had to keep students engaged online and in person, social distance with...
Clermont Fire Chief Ezell recently honored 14 Clermont Fire Department Personnel at a Clermont City Council Meeting. The 14 Clermont Fire Department personnel were honored with service awards for their actions on the March 3rd, structure fire that resulted...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their romantic Valentine’s Concerts on February 2 & 3.
This Valentine’s Concert program will begin with the overture to a “Mid-Summer Night’s Dream” by Mendelssohn, “Marriage of Figaro” Overture by Mozart, and “La...
The 7th annual Clermont Clay 15k has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 8, due to recent changes to the Lake County construction timeline on Schofield Road. Clermont's 10-mile Loop is a one-of-a-kind clay surface that athletes from all over...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Apopka (September 15) - The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team understands the importance of each and every one of its team members and their impact on the success...
Lake-Sumter State College is announcing the launch of its new website today at the same LSSC.edu URL.
The new website is designed for a modern audience with a user-friendly and responsive design for enhanced navigation to aid students in quickly...
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, the Clermont Woman's Club will be hosting an open house to celebrate its 95 years of service to the South Lake Communities. The event will be held at...
Lake Minneola High School is holding a winter baseball camp on Saturday, January 19th, from 9 am to 2 pm featuring local standout players, ex-professional players, and local coaches and players.
The camp will also feature a first time ever parent...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Mount Dora (September 1) They are notoriously known as “Agony” and “Heart Break” – the two massive hills found on the cross country course at Mount Dora. The course has two large...
Join friends and family on Saturday, June 17 at Waterfront Park (100 3rd St., Clermont) for JUNEteenth Freedom Day. Enjoy a cultural and educational celebration of freedom from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Each year, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) holds a 12-week Wellness Challenge; a competition to see who can lose the most weight and pursue a healthier lifestyle overall.
On Friday, June 21, Cyndi Staudt, Community Wellness Coordinator at the...
This Monday will start a new school year in south Lake County. The transition from a summer of late nights and sleep-ins to a structured lifestyle can be stressful and filled with anticipation and anxiety. It’s no wonder parents,...
by Marty Proctor
Share Your Christmas food distribution is set for Wednesday, December 9 from 7 am to 10 am. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (feedhopenow.org) is providing two semitrailers filled with food for South Lake County residents. The...
The Town of Oakland has been awarded Florida’s Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $25,000 to kick off its preservation and management plan for the Historic African American Cemetery. The Small Matching Grant from the Department of State’s...
by Kimberly Hayes
Chronic illness is often misunderstood and carries a stigma because those who aren't affected by it do not know how to react. If your relative suffers from a chronic illness, South Lake Tablet shares some things you...
written by Kendyl Cardwell
It was a beautiful morning for a 5k as 179 parkrunners set off from Hiawatha Park and made their way along the shores of Lake Minneola. There were 39 first timers and 22 new Personal Bests....
The 7th Annual Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC) Jerk Festival promises to be better than ever. Stuart Wilson, the new president of the Clermont-based CAALC, believes this year's festival will be fantastic. “With the lineup we have, this...
submitted by The Animal League
Odette is an Akita Blend that is about 9 weeks old and will be 70-100 pounds full grown. Odette is a fun-loving puppy that loves to play!
Visit and adopt me or one of my friends!...
Tomoka Chapter held its April meeting at the American Legion building on West DeSoto Street. Martha Nolte conducted the meeting in the absence of Regent Beverly Oyler.
Guest speaker for the event was Kathryn Deen, Director of Communications for the City...
Clermont Garden Club member Arlene Rand is sharing her Lucky Bamboo with library patrons this month. Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana), also known as curly bamboo, is a tropical plant valued for its ease of care, easily manipulated growth and...
Lake County has accepted the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget for the seventh consecutive year.
The award represents a significant achievement and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to...
Article by Marty Proctor
The South Lake Tablet recently spoke with Dustin Lowe, the owner of Lake Catherine Blueberries and Tim Maslow, Community Development Director, City of Groveland, about the future of Lake Catherine Blueberries and the City of Groveland.
Dustin...
Submitted by Carly Walker, Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club Plant of the month for October 2022 was loaned to the Cooper Memorial Library by member, Carol Walker. The PINK ARROWHEAD VINE (Syngonium Neon Robuta) is a beautiful variety...
Congressman Daniel Webster thanked the Kiwanis club members for their service to the community. He explained his current efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in government and the importance of balancing the budget. He said he is committed to producing...
Lake County is hosting Public Hearing No. 2 for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The public hearing will be held as an agenda item as part of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners...
Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson, city officials and community leaders will gather in the field east of the Tractor Supply on State Road 50, on Wednesday, July 3, at 4:00 pm to celebrate the official ground-breaking of the long-awaited Public Safety...
by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team traveled to Ocala to compete in the Trinity Catholic High School Invitational at Trinity Catholic High School. It had been two years since...
Submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends, My name is Duke
I am a 4yr old male Labrador Retriever blend and I weigh about 80 pounds. I am a big, loveable guy who is happy doing whatever you are doing. If you like to...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be offering immunizations at the following schools for students who will be entering 7th grade in the 2020/2021 school year:
Umatilla Middle ...
Downtown Clermont - In contrast to Friday evening's torrential rains, Saturday morning was cool, sunny and perfect for visitors to stroll along Montrose Street enjoying the artwork of talented artists and crafters.
The Clermont Downtown Partnership hosts the signature event...
Christmas Across South Lake was created to help make Christmas a little brighter this holiday season for children in the South Lake community – and it is doing just that! Several groups including nonprofits, civic clubs, service groups, schools,...