The Foundation for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber awards five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship throughout the school year. This month's Outstanding Student Leader Award was presented to Brian John Braddock, Jr.,...
Lake County, FL – Lake County Fire Rescue (LCFR) has selected Battalion Chief Tony Cuellar as the new Deputy Chief Operations, effective August 28.
The interview panel reviewed multiple candidates for the position during the selection process. Once the interviews...
On May 12-13, the Lake Minneola High School Bands presented "Prism", a concert featuring music that spans various ages.
The evening was filled with the sound of rock, pop, jazz and classical music brought by a groups of very talented...
The Clermont Police Department in partnership with Chili’s Grill and Bar will host a TIP-A-COP fundraiser event for the Special Olympics Florida organization from 5 pm-9 pm on Wednesday, February 28.
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont and New Hope Christian Academy are proud to honor October's terrific kids.
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Mrs. Kathy from...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a strategic initiative in 35 Florida counties that focused on the investigation and subsequent arrest of those manufacturing, delivering or trafficking controlled substances. During this...
The fastest triathletes is the world come here each year to participate in the Draft Legal Challenge at Lake Louisa State Park on March 7th & 8th. Former Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker of Clermont came up with this idea 10...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Montrose Street Market, located at 793 West Montrose Street and 8th Street, just opened in Downtown Clermont. Stop by to casually visit with friends, grab a quick dinner or sit down to relax and...
The fifth annual National Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday, October 7. The Clermont Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop at several locations throughout the day:
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Papa’s Diner, 626 E....
Feature Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
On August 8, The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a political pre-election event for the South Lake community to meet many of the candidates up for election and...
Submitted by Animal League
This handsome and spunky boy is a 2-month-old Heeler and Labrador Blend. Dallas will possibly grow up to be around 45-50lbs. He's a very good boy who loves to play with his toys, siblings, and humans. Dallas is...
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced that the City of Groveland’s Council Member Mike Radzik was recently appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2021-2022 Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee,...
Local author Kimberly Patton has recently had a story she wrote included in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mom Knows Best:101 Stories of Love, Gratitude & Wisdom. She is also the author of her memoir, A Cub Among...
As Veterans Day approaches, the Lake County Animal Shelter is proud to offer free pet adoptions for veterans during the month of November. This promotion was made possible by a $200 donation from the National Society of the Daughters...
Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogical Society is celebrating 30 years of educating and assisting others to find their lineage. Pastfinders is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 by a small group of like-minded people interested in helping others...
By Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
The students and faculty of South Lake High School’s construction academy recently turned over the keys to a new home in Mascotte. The build was sponsored by Habitat For Humanity Lake-Sumter, FL and many...
The loss of a loved one, feelings of isolation, and uncertainty caused by the pandemic can all cause sadness, stress and anxiety.
Cornerstone Hospice wants the community to know that these feelings are not abnormal and that receiving encouragement and...
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...
On Saturday, May 12, hundreds of women and their male advocates kicked up their heels at Clermont Waterfront Park in an all-day Sommerfest Fun and Fitness Festival focusing on women.
The day began with a Girlz on Fire Sprint Triathlon...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day, as well as Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 in anticipation of severe weather due to...
Abbott has issued a press release voluntarily recalling certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed (RTF) liquid formula products. For a list of products and lot numbers included in the recall, click here or call 1-800-986-8540.
According...
Terrific Kids is a monthly student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Below are the names of Mascotte Charter Elementary School's Terrific Kids
Students: Wayne Greene, Martanya Campbell, Vanessa Barajas,...
The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received a $20,000 gift from Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc. (EMEI) to support student scholarships at Lake-Sumter State College.
“We are very appreciative of the continued support from Ernie Morris Enterprises for student scholarships...
A limited number of openings are available for interns and students interested in monitoring the Monarch and Queen population of butterflies and studying the OE disease in these species with Dr. Marc Minno and David Biega. Call 352-429-5566 or email...
A Back To School event will be held on Tuesday, August 8 from 9 am to 3 pm at Lake Pointe Academy, 801 Cagan Vw Road, Clermont.
The event is hosted by Hands of Hope America and will include...
On June 7th, the Orlando Cat Café proudly announced their new partnership with SPCA Florida, a highly regarded 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. More than 130 guests came and went throughout the day-long welcoming celebration...
by Linda Charlton
"The visit from La Grippe is over." So read the November 7, 1918 edition of the Clermont Clarion. The headline wasn't entirely true as La Grippe, better known as the Spanish* flu, did linger a bit; however,...
By: Tory Moore, torymoore@ufl.edu
COVID-19 brought national food supply-chain disruptions, increased pressure on food banks and struggle for families across the country. The statewide UF/IFAS Extension victory garden program began as an effort to empower those in need to grow...
Grab a blanket or a chair and enjoy a family-friendly motion picture under the stars every month this Spring. The Clermont Parks and Recreation Department is bringing you great movies and awesome family fun. It's a Rain or shine...
Lake-Sumter State College and the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) recently celebrated the accomplishments of nine correctional officers at the Inaugural Achievement Ceremony of the Corrections Leadership Academy held at the Sumter Correctional Institution.
The Corrections Leadership Academy is a...
Beginning May 11, the COVID-19 testing locations operated by Adult Medicine of Lake County in Mount Dora and Leesburg will merge into one site at Lake County’s Fairgrounds located at:
2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis – testing will be...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, June 7 from 5:30 to 9 pm. With a live band, food trucks, craft vendors...
EOC to Activate to Level 1 – Full Activation
Hurricane Dorian is now a Category 5 Hurricane. The hurricane is expected to move closer to the Florida east coast late Monday through Tuesday night.
“Dorian is of Category 5 intensity and...
The Elyksian Hotel, a four-star, boutique hotel planned for Clermont’s popular downtown-waterfront district, won approval from the Clermont City Council on Tuesday night.
On June 9, Clermont City Council considered the request of the owner to build a 50 room,...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs,...
Article by Grant Mollett, M.Ed.
East Ridge High School
The Knights played five games in their third week. Unfortunately, East Ridge dropped two very tight games at the beginning of the week. However, they picked up three consecutive wins at the...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a detailed account of Clermont’s past. The book was compiled by members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association.
Approximately 40 years ago, Miriam Johnson and Rosemary Young decided to...
William “Bill” Wilkins began his CDL training with two goals in mind: to be able to create a better work-life balance and have a stable plan for the future.
Wilkins, who was born and raised in Central Florida, didn’t always...
by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Presently life as we know it is changing by the minute. Central Florida, the epicenter of tourist attractions, has reached an all-time quiet. Major attractions including Disney World Resort and Cruise Line, Universal, Seaworld,...
On Saturday, November 7th, from 9 am-2 pm the Clermont Garden Club will hold its Fall Plant Sale and More!.
Available for Sale: Beautiful plants grown by Garden Club members will be sold at a very reasonable price. Also included in...
Quilts to Books is a service learning project. Students design quilt squares based on a topic from their curriculum. Staff and members of the community sew the squares into beautiful quilts. Thirty-one quilts will be on display at the...
The annual Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, the most profitable fundraiser for the Education Foundation of Lake County, has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
The event, which draws thousands of visitors to Lake County, was originally...
By Ted Luebbers
Another successful Young Eagles event took place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 located at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL.
It was a great day for the first flights with...
As the nation, state and local community continue to work toward slowing the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Lake County Schools is considering the impact on teachers’ and students’ return to school in August.
The district has created two surveys...
by the Animal League
Hello friends!
I’m Chloe, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair blend, who would love to go to a quiet home of my own. I am currently in foster with one of my kittens (who is now 7 months!) that...
Lake County received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Lake County Office of Management and Budget received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation as being primarily responsible for...
The Clermont Police Department and Women’s Council of Realtors will co-host a charity auction to benefit a new quality-of-life initiative started by the Clermont Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving Unit (COPPS).
The auction will be held Thursday, May...
Belk Store-Clermont is holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 17 at noon.
Boys and Girls, 12 years old and under, are invited to join in the hunt throughout the store.
If you have a child or grandchild, bring them...
Feature Article and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Groveland's City Manager Michael Hein has successfully helped Groveland achieve prestigious local and national attention with teamwork and creative leadership.
Originally an orphaned child from Milwaukee, he was fostered and then adopted by...