By Isabella Salvatori, Montverde Academy Class of '23
TikToks and news clippings played in the Mills Auditorium as Lori Smith, a private school lawyer and mother of two Montverde Academy alumni, delivered her annual speech about social media safety to the...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is having its annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, April 7. The event will be held at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 574 West Montrose Street, Clermont from 11 am to 5 pm. Dinners are available...
Orlando Health has opened the 2024 cycle of the Orlando Health Community Grant Program. As part of its ongoing commitment to Central Florida, the program offers competitive grants to assist local organizations and Orlando Health team members in their...
Clermont Police Sergeant Chris Martin was recognized at the Clermont City Council meeting as the 2020 Superintendent of the Year.
Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway described Sergeant Christopher Martin's long list of accomplishments.
"Sergeant Chris Martin joined the Clermont Police Department...
Howdy Folks!
My name is Dasher, and I am a handsome 5-month-old Domestic Shorthair Blend. I am a bashful guy at first but am VERY sweet. I would do best in a quieter household without lots of activity. I will need...
Mascotte Charter invites the community to its campus for two events.
Event #1: Mascotte Charter School Showcase
Parents and the Community are Invited to Attend Sessions on:
- Preventing Summer Learning Loss.
- Using Skyward Parent Access.
- Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten.
-...
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, recently celebrated its 15th annual Mardi Gras "Fun" Raiser at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. The event included a dinner/dance, silent auction, costume contest, entertainment and door prizes and raised over $18,000.
"Our...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions start to ease, we look back at scenes from a pandemic. Some are totally normal, others are normal only when seen through the lens of a global health crisis....
Join the City of Groveland for a JUNETeenth Celebration at Lake David Park (450 S. Lake Ave. Groveland) on June 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm.
There will be Cultural Dance/Stepping Performances/ Dance Competition/ Entertainment/ Vendors /BBQ Competition...
By Kevin Grogan,
Gear for Multisport
It was a great weekend for South Lake Athletes.
Clermont's Josh Castleman put on the 2nd Annual America's Mighty Warriors Military Race at the Historic Village benefiting former American Soldiers. This field included Clermont's Chief Chuck Broadway...
The Town of Oakland reveals its new exhibition, “Places of Worship,” which explores a diverse array of organized religion and individual spirituality, debuting at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland on Thursday,...
In just a couple of weeks, the first-ever Groveland Turkey Trot will take place on Thursday, November 26th. The event presented by Sports Medicine Institute takes place Thanksgiving morning at the new Cherry Lake Park (131 Wilson Lake Parkway - Groveland,...
Tropical Storm Idalia
Monday, 8/28/23 at 3 p.m.
Lake County is under a tropical storm warning in advance of Tropical Storm Idalia.
TS Idalia remains a very unpredictable storm that is forecast to become a major hurricane with landfall expected between...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
A career in healthcare can be a very rewarding career for the chosen few who make the medical nursing field their chosen path. A career that has ever-changing guidelines, long hours and often very...
Sunshine Book Co., located at 647 Lake Avenue in Downtown Clermont, was recently voted Best of South Lake - Retail Business, an event sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
It has been less than a year since Sunshine Book...
Timothee Sallin, Co-CEO of IMG Enterprises, was the keynote speaker at the South Lake Chamber Breakfast on July 15.
A graduate from New College of the University of South Florida, Timothee earned a degree in Economics and International Studies. He is...
The Coronavirus Pandemic didn't scare anyone from celebrating Halloween this year. In fact, after wearing masks for 8 months, some were familiar and comfortable with the idea of masking up. Halloween traditions include trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins into...
As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Surgeon General are reminding all Floridians to protect the vulnerable by avoiding the Three Cs: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places and Close-Contact Settings and by wearing...
As part of its work to assist local businesses prepare for re-opening and recovery at the appropriate time, Lake County will be distributing a brief online survey next week to obtain input from business owners.
The data collected through the...
South Lake Trail will close to all traffic between Greater Hills Boulevard and Old Highway 50 from April 8 to April 19 for improvements and resurfacing. Trail users should avoid this section during construction and consider using an alternative...
submitted by The Animal League
Hi Everyone!
Our names are Cupcake and Lily and we are a bonded mother-daughter pair, meaning we would need to go to our forever homes together. We are adorable, petite chihuahua blends and we each weigh...
All Aboard Storage recently celebrated its grand opening and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to officiate at the Ribbon Cutting.
All Aboard Storage-Clermont has 300 covered outdoor spaces available, with features including 24 Hour Video Surveillance,...
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...
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...
Lake County Schools’ Educational Choice gives families the flexibility to send their children to any traditional public school, regardless of where in Florida they live, as long as the school has the capacity (room for out of zone students)...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. Our club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
Feature story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Showcase of Citrus is hosting its 3rd annual Pumpkin Ponderosa now through November 28, from 9 am - 7 pm.
Families are invited to pick their perfect pumpkins, make arts and crafts,...
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Oakley Seaver Special Service Award (presented by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce)
The Oakley Seaver Special Service Award, named after a beloved South Lake figure who dedicated his life to community service, recognizes a nonprofit business,...
As in-person learning at schools resumes, everyone in their households should take steps to stay healthy and protect each other from getting sick. Practice everyday preventive actions, limit interactions with other people, and stay informed on COVID-19 updates.
Back to...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Women’s Volleyball defeated Oakland Community College (MI) in round two at the NJCAA Division II National Championships in Charleston, W.Va.
The Lakehawks defeated the OCC Raiders 3-0 in today’s match-up for the team’s first-ever win at Nationals.
Today...
submitted by Grant Mollett, M.ED and Senior Bryan Lupianez, East Ridge High School
Prior to winter break, East Ridge High School split a win and a loss in its two contests during the last week of school. The Knights played host...
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening in Downtown Clermont. This Saturday, June 19th from 4 pm to 9 pm, over 25 food trucks will line the streets of Montrose. This will be a MEGA Food Truck Event.
Bring a...
The City of Minneola was filled with twinkling lights and sounds of holiday merriment on Saturday, December 15.
Main Street was lined with people eagerly awaiting the first sirens which would signal the beginning of the parade. Kids wore glow sticks and collected...
The City of Groveland will host a weekend series of charming holiday events for the community to enjoy. This year’s 31st annual celebration theme is Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years, dedicated to highlighting Groveland’s seasonal traditions as part of...
Lake Technical College is thankful for the generous donation of $30,000 to assist students as they train for their future careers. Recently, Dr. William V. Zeller, a resident of Eustis and well-known general physician in the area, visited Lake...
submitted by Jennifer Ganley, Kiwanis Club of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake was proud to present The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (NCSL) with a $1,000 donation to help support their important mission in the community. On...
It wasn't a big leap for Punxsutawney Phil to predict that 2021 winter will be hanging on for six more weeks. Winter snowstorms have been raging all over the Eastern Coast and whether it be rodent or man, the...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer new life-long learning as well as professional learning courses starting in October.
Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of...
The Lake County Sheriff's Office recently sponsored a Sheriff's Citizen Academy in Clermont with the purpose of building better communications between citizens and law enforcement through education.
An invitation to attend was issued to the Clermont Woman's Club and...
The Clermont Garden Club (CGC) is hosting a workshop that guides you through the creation of a succulent container garden.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, from 10 am to noon. The CGC is located at 849...
If you are an early riser, look up in the sky this Saturday at 5:21 am and you may see the Space X Falcon 9 rocket streaking across the sky.
SpaceX is scheduled to launch 60 Starlink satellites from a...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The exciting new Clermont book was recently launched at a special standing room only presentation at Cooper Memorial Library. The very successful launch event was orchestrated with book sales, editorial book signing...
Article by Marty Proctor
On Sunday, August 8, FloDash Sports organized the “Last Loop Race” event at the Clay Road in Clermont. The fabled clay road is located across from Lake Louisa State Park on south Hwy. 27.
The unpaved route includes...
This season the Caponi's Cannolis School of the Arts presented Meredith Willson's The Music Man Jr. on December 15th.
The young cast worked very hard on their characterizations, choreography and vocals and the results: a standing ovation.
Cast Members:
Joy Allen, Lucas...
Saturday is National Relaxation Day. Start planning an incredible stress-free Saturday today.
Put down that to-do list and pick up a good book or video. Check open hours (Cooper Memorial Library Library)
Pamper Yourself - Take time to do something you enjoy.
Enjoy A...
Lake County Solid Waste is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at a collection event.
The county’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be collecting the items from...
by Kendyl Cardwell
This week at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun, we had an impressive total of 223 participants. Everyone from runners to walkers to joggers made their way along the beautiful 3.1-mile course through Hiawatha Park. This weekend we had...
On Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8, the following Lake County libraries will be closed to the public while staff performs an all day, in-house assessment of their inventories and collections to ensure smoother checkouts for patrons:
Astor County Library
Cagan Crossings Community...
Lake County Veterans Services will host its first Stand Down event on Saturday, November 16 from 10 am – 5 pm at 101 East Maud St. in Tavares. Services provided will include health/dental care, meals, basic hygiene care, employment...
"There is a growing crisis that faces the Central Florida area and it's important to spread awareness", says Angel Clark, an organizer of The Stand-Up & Pray For Kids Rally: A Rally For Awareness. Her message, "The more we...