The Foundations for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber will award five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship this school year.
The student to receive the first Outstanding Student Leader Award of the 2018-2019 school...
This Saturday, November 9th the Clermont Historical Society will host the third annual Heritage Day Festival at the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue in Clermont. The Festival will run from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and will feature...
Erin Garcia, MSN, RN was recently promoted to Director of Cornerstone Hospice’s Hospice Houses.
Garcia, who joined the organization four years ago and most recently was the Assistant Hospice House Director, will oversee operations of Cornerstone’s four hospice Houses and...
This week, people across Florida were busily picking up debris left by Hurricane Ian. Luckily, south Lake County wasn't hit as badly as some of the neighboring counties but, nonetheless, had a lot of damage and debris left from...
On the first Wednesday of each month, Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society offers a free zoom course Family History Research: Beginning Genealogy. This 2-hour class offers beginners instructions on how to collect and start researching your family...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Were you born and raised in Clermont? Did you move here when you were young enough to still go to school? If you fit either of these two categories and are of a...
This is YOUR official invitation to meet at the Citrus Tower for the Second Annual Baby DJ Event. Last year, the community came together and because of your generous donations, over 1,300 TOYS were collected!
Johnny Magic is back and...
The City of Clermont’s free public Wi-Fi is now live in limited locations in Clermont’s Waterfront District.
No password is required to log into the “Clermont-Public” network. You can access it from the newly resurfaced Champions Splash Park (which reopens...
The Clermont Police Department invites you to participate in the 21st annual Kicks 4 Guns event from 7 am to 2 pm on October 24 at Stormy Hill Harley Davidson, 2480 S. U.S. Highway 27.
This event, sponsored by Crimeline and Real Radio, is held each year to encourage...
The Senior Saints Ministry of New Jacobs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Rte. 50, Clermont, is sponsoring a 7 day, 6 nights bus trip to Memphis, TN on June 23-29, 2019.
The cost of the trip is $670 which includes...
The community is invited to the City of Clermont’s biggest event of the year.
Light Up Clermont is expected to dazzle families and friends with its stellar lineup of free holiday events on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 downtown and...
Visitors to the Lake County Schools website will start to see something new.
The web address, lake.k12.fl.us, will remain the same for now. But the district and school web pages in Lake County are changing to enhance accessibility to online...
by Sandie Stacy
The Corporal Program is designed to provide career development opportunities and prepare the men and women of the Clermont Police Department for future advancement.
The Clermont Police Department recently promoted eight of its finest into the new program.
Congratulations...
Burgerim Restaurant is now open at 2337 S. Hwy 27, Clermont Landing near Epic Theater. The restaurant offers "millions of possibilities and endless combinations." Select from Classic, BIG or specialty burgers (Angus Beef, Spanish Beef, Greek Lamb, Grilled or Crispy Chicken,...
Submitted by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team’s official practices began on Monday, July 30. The runners have several weeks of practice to get themselves ready for their first cross...
In 1983, Clermont resident, avid runner and nursery owner Fred Sommer participated in his first triathlon and fell in love with a sport so new it didn't have official rules or distances for each of the three components - swimming,...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller held its first call in a year for jurors today. Criminal and civil jury trials were paused by an administrative order issued by the Florida Supreme Court on March...
submitted by The Animal League
Being a staff favorite, Mr. Lightyear has been with us for 5 long months as he gained strength and has gone through 5 pages (that’s lots) of veterinary care! You see, Buzz came to us...
Typically this is the time of year when families add shopping for school supplies as an essential task to their routine to-do lists. However, due to the current pandemic with numerous families being financially affected by recent job losses and other financial constraints, finding...
On Saturday, May 28, at 1 pm, MPA will play the Lake County Sheriff's Department in a friendly game of basketball with proceeds going to the Well of Hope. The tip off is at 1 pm at the Clermont...
Symphony visits the Wild West! Lake County's professional resident symphony orchestra since 2005, Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra, presents a grand finale to its Season of beautiful symphonic music with a Cowboy Serenade--a tribute to the sweeping plains of the...
A transformation is being seen in historic downtown Clermont as the city's economic base strengthens and renovations continue.
Many South Lake residents are new to the area and don't realize that Clermont, specifically historic downtown Clermont, is rich in historic memories.
Do...
Dreamcatcher Horse and Rescue Ranch is offering trail rides and riding lessons for just $40 per person, with 100% of the proceeds going towards feed and care of the horses. Enjoy a relaxing, outdoor experience, while helping rescued horses....
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Spring was in the air this week as 142 people ran, jogged and walked along the shore of Lake Minneola for Clermont Waterfront Parkrun number 274. There were 29 first timers, and 11 marked new...
Students on their way to East Ridge Middle School this morning quickly evacuated from a school bus after a coolant leaked inside the bus causing complaints about the odor.
As a precautionary measure, school officials called emergency medical services. Responding...
Clermont Police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time. The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 19th at Golden Hills...
by Marty Proctor (contributor Michelle Delaney)
Lake Minneola experienced sustained blue-green algae bloom during the first quarter of 2020 which directly affected recreational use of the waterbody.
After reports of an algae bloom, the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) Board authorized
LCWA...
On Saturday, February 26, from 4 pm to 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary, Post 5277 is hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, including garlic bread, salad and dessert. Eat-in or take out. Drinks are available. Dinner is $8 with all...
submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
The members of CWC started the new year by learning about "the special things" hospice provides to their patients. Cheryl Rumbly, Cornerstone's Community Liaison, shared stories of the "above and beyond" things that Cornerstone...
The Clermont Garden Club recently installed new officers.
For more information about the club, membership, programs or clubhouse rental, please go to: www.ClermontGardenClub.com.
On March 27, The Kiwanis Club of Clermont set aside the 4th Tuesday meeting of each month as an evening meeting.
The first purpose of these evening meetings is to make the club more accessible to its current members who...
Feature Story and photos by Larry H. Oskin
This June 5-12, 2022, Florida will host the 50th Anniversary Special Olympics USA Games in Central Florida, bringing more than 5,000 athletes along with around 125,000 families and fans from across the...
Carol Furgerson, a reader of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET asked me to share some feel-good news.
She wrote, "My daughter, Dawn Canestrari went to the Groveland Publix on Friday, January 11th. As she approached the dairy counter, she saw an...
New Hope Christian Academy and the Kiwanis Club Celebrate September's Terrific Kids!
Congratulations To - David H, Bella R, Connor D, William S, Sammy L, and Rebecca B. Thank you for being terrific.
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by...
By Ted Luebbers
On Nov. 19, 2021, trucks from LakeSide Electrical Services rolled up in front of the Mid Florida Chapter hangar door and started to unload tall ladders and a lot of boxes.
A few days before, Tracey Dean, the Leesburg...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Town of Montverde was incorporated on May 18, 1925. A Mayor and five Town Council members were selected and the same town government remains today. The picturesque area is nestled on...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a series of district meetings, and the next meeting will be for District 4, which is represented by Commissioner Leslie Campione. It will be held Dec. 14 at 10 a.m....
On September 1, Publix Super Markets Charities presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a check for $225,000 to assist the food bank’s ongoing response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Since mid-March, Second Harvest has been distributing enough...
Lake County welcomes several NCAA Division I softball regular-season games to the area, with games starting this weekend and going into next month. In conjunction with THE Spring Games organization, more than a dozen college softball teams from across...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended a fundraising "tea" held by Indigo Village which is a 501c3 non-profit organization in Clermont. Indigo Village's mission is to provide affordable housing, services, and education...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County will observe National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), October 15. Free HIV Testing will be offered at The Florida Department of Health Umatilla located at 249 E. Collins Street from 1...
Saturday, October 6 is fast approaching which means the St. Matthias Episcopal Church Harvest Vendor Fair is also right around the corner. All are welcome to join the festivities from 9am to 2pm. Crafters and vendors are available to...
An envelope containing a threatening message and a white, powdery substance that is believed to be harmless was delivered to Groveland Elementary School late this afternoon.
The incident was immediately reported to authorities. The Groveland Police Department; fire departments from...
Tomoka Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their annual Student Award Program Friday, February 1, at Cooper Memorial Library.
Beverly Oyler, Tomoka Regent welcomed Clermont Mayor Gail Ash, Groveland Mayor Evelyn Wilson, Montverde Mayor Joe Wynkoop, administrators, teachers, students,...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) recently held its awards ceremony and installations of officers at the Village Green Clubhouse at Green Valley Country Club. Beta Theta has been active in the south Lake community since it...
The Shelter is temporarily suspending feline-focused programs and is looking for foster parents and supplies.
The Lake County Animal Shelter will not be accepting cats due to a small number of felines testing positive for an infectious virus. As part...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Determine any risks to your home, property, or...
The Clermont Historical Society has not only lost a board member and former president, it has lost a true champion. If Clermont really is “The Choice of Champions!” then we know why Ray chose to live in Clermont and...
Tonight in Central Florida, one in five children is at risk of going to bed hungry. A $1 million grant from Wawa to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida aims to change that statistic by increasing the amount...