Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 14. It is time for the 11th Annual Bras for the Cause & Boxers Too!!
This year's event theme is Celebrate the Night in Black and White. Tickets are $60.00 per person and will...
The Florida League of Cities (FLC), celebrating its 100th anniversary as the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Commissioner Joseph McMullen, Seat 4, with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award for this hard work and advocacy efforts...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Minneola Charter School, Home of the Mustangs, this school was the very first school in Minneola. The Lake County School Board agreed to let Minneola Elementary School strike out on its own and convert...
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a...
Written by Daniel D. Whitehouse, Esq.
To a new or existing company, rebranding or launching a new brand is an exciting time. But you need to make sure your legal bases are covered. While most business owners tend to focus...
Caryl Harris was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Bushnell, IL. She arrived in Clermont in 2001 after retiring from the public library in Princeton, IL. With 21 years of experience in the library system and serving as...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris Bloodsworth and members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It contains pictures and stories of Clermont.
Books can be purchased at Cooper...
The Clermont FC Soccer Club, 17 years and under (U17) boys team, won the Florida Presidents Cup and will be traveling to play in the 2022 U.S Youth Soccer Southern Regional Presidents Cup on June 15 through 19, 2022 in Frisco...
The first things you notice about Sydney are her friendly brown eyes and gentle nature. These are also helpful assets in her role as a therapy dog. Thom adopted Sydney, an Australian Sheppard and Chow mix, from a no-kill...
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...
Beta Theta is holding its 16th Mardi Gras Celebration at the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 18. Celebrate the evening surrounded by friends and family while dining, dancing and enjoying the entertainment. Wear your Mardi Gras costume;...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont congratulates February's Terrific Kids at New Hope Christian Academy in Minneola.
Terrific Kids is a character-building program that recognizes students for modifying their behavior. The program encourages kids to become the best version of themselves....
Save the date for the annual Battle of the Badges.
The Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in a charity basketball game at 6 pm, December 13, at Clermont Elementary School, 680 E. Highland Avenue,...
Fall into the Holidays at the Makers Market on October 15 from 5 pm - 9 pm featuring Live Entertainment, Food, Raffles and more.
On October 15 from 9 am - 3 pm enjoy lots of activities including a Craft...
The Clermont Woman’s Club Activities Committee plans fun social events for its members to enjoy as well as the two annual major fundraisers, the Expo and Fashion Show. Bunco for Charity is played in the Clubhouse on the second...
By Mary Helen Myers, President - Groveland Historical Society Museum
The Groveland Museum, located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, is now open for public visits. Hours are: Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or by special appointment by calling 352-429-4514. Safety...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark Clinic to the south Lake community at an official ribbon cutting. The newly opened health-care clinic is located at 910 West Myers St., directly adjacent to SR 50 in...
By Larry Oskin
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida since 2003. Numerous services and annual events will be open...
Lake County teachers may find it easier to buy classroom supplies without dipping as deeply into their personal funds this year as the district has made $150 available to them this month through an online purchasing program called ClassWallet,...
Clermont's Red, White and Boom, 4th of July celebration will be held at Waterfront Park bringing food trucks, live music from The Actual Bank Robbers, and ending with fireworks over Lake Minneola.
The event will be held from 7 pm...
Photos and Article By Ted Luebbers
On the evening of December 3, the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 got together to celebrate Christmas at the Leesburg International Airport administration building.
This was a festive catered affair that included an old-fashioned Yankee Gift...
Congregation Sinai helps the South Lake community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the Jewish Community of Central Florida for the past 16 years. Many services and annual holiday events will...
Thanks to a local scholarship organization, Lake Technical College’s Adult Education students will be receiving an automatic scholarship to cover their spring tuition – a $30 value! This is exciting news for both returning and new GED® Preparation and...
The members of the Clermont Garden Club wish to thank all the local businesses that helped to sponsor the recent Garden Walk. Thank you also to everyone who bought plants, purchased raffle tickets for one of the many lovely...
submitted by The Animal League
My name is Tyr and I am a handsome 16#, 18-month-old, male tabby. I am a big cuddle bug and love a good lap to sit in. I am such a happy guy! I do...
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise and death rates increase, Lake County continues to expand its drive-thru testing locations. Today COVID-19 testing began in south Lake County in the parking lot of Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr.,...
Lake-Sumter State College and the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation announced the 2020 Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Award winners.
This year’s winners represent a broad cross-section of our community – a veterinarian, Marines second lieutenant, law enforcement sergeant, engineer,...
A Cat Call Regatta, aka Hobie Midwinters East, was recently brought to Clermont. The three-day Regatta was held on Lake Minneola beginning on Friday, March 4 at 10 am, and ended March 6 at 5 pm.
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The weather was...
As the district prepares for the new academic year, which begins August 13, for students, many schools are doing so under the guidance of new leadership. Superintendent Diane Kornegay has announced several administrative appointments in recent weeks.
The newly appointed...
The Lake County Veterans Services Office is moving to a new location at1996 Classique Ln in Tavares. The new office is located next to the Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services.
During the transition, the office will be...
Join the City of Mascotte on Friday, December 1, for Mascotte's annual tree lighting, Santa's visit, entertainment by the South Lake Jazz Ensemble, and enjoy the Holiday Market from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Tedder-Thomas Memorial Civic Center...
The Clermont Garden Club was presented with 5 (five) awards on May 26th, 2022, at the District V11's Spring General Meeting for the program year 2020-2022.
Receiving the awards was the Clermont Chapter president, Cindy Simon. The awards presented were...
As the community continues to emerge from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and return to more normal operations, Lake County Schools is ending virtual public input at School Board meetings and workshops. Starting in July, the district will allow only...
Lake County School closures were announced today, Friday, March 13 by the Florida Department of Education. For the latest updates, visit www.lake.k12.fl.us/covid19.
Everyone has a special gift. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care seeks South Lake County area volunteers who want to share their gifts with others at the Mike Conley Hospice House.
Cornerstone Hospice volunteers may sit with a patient for friendly...
Every Monday, MUSE Bar+Bistro fights hunger in the community from 11 am to 8 pm. A free, 3-course meal is provided to those in need. No payment is requested or required, and all are welcome to join the community event....
Chelsey McCurdy, a second-grade teacher in her third year of teaching at Lost Lake Elementary School, has been named Lake County Schools’ 2018-19 Rookie Teacher of the Year.
The announcement was made at Lake Sumter State College during a March...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival was held October 15-17 at Waterfront Park, Clermont.
The 3-day event is the largest, most popular event in South Lake. Residents, Businesses, and Organizations come out in full force to enjoy and support the...
After 7 years of no millage increases, Clermont City Council is proposing an increase of approximately 30%. The current millage is 4.2. The rate would be capped at 5.5.
The increase will provide for costs incurred for the increase in needed...
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...
Bringing the community together for an annual springtime festival, the Town of Oakland’s Celebration Among the Oaks event returns at 10 a.m. on April 1 at VanderLey Park with an expanded footprint offering more experiences, thousands of eggs and...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 5277 has been working with their neighbor, Clermont Magic Moments Learning Centers to honor veterans throughout the year. The children usually create Christmas and...
Last year, Clermont Chief of Police Charles Broadway attended a Sea Cadet ceremony. He was so impressed by the high academic, physical and moral value standards maintained by the youth in the program, that he asked if a sea...
The Marijuana Care Clinic recently celebrated its grand opening. The primary care clinic is a satellite office located at 245 W. Hwy 50, Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting to welcome the business to South Lake.
The...
Dawn Viola, the owner of This Honest Food, a holistic teaching kitchen and kitchen retail store, was welcomed to the community at a ceremonial ribbon cutting officiated by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and attended by Clermont...
Lion John Coyner, Treasurer of the Lions Club, announced that Gary Biniak was the winner of the custom gun cabinet raffle. The excited Gary said that he had the perfect wall at home to hang it on. The custom hand-crafted cabinet...
Lake County Schools is celebrating Ashley Ellixson, the first student to complete the four-year teacher preparatory program at the Tavares High School Teaching Academy, with a signing day ceremony to mark the district’s continuing commitment to her throughout her...
Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student fees related to security equipment fees.
In accordance with Florida Statutes section 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of proposed changes in institutional student fees before its consideration...
For the 18th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Oakland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
St. Matthias Episcopal Church was founded in 1947, with its first meetings and services held in a garage. The current church building, located at 574 West Montrose St, Clermont, was started in...