The City of Groveland recently named Taco Bell “Business of the Month.” The restaurant at 7763 State Road 50 will celebrate its one-year anniversary on January 4, and store Manager Sean Patrick said the popular restaurant has been wildly...
Clermont Toastmasters held its last meeting of 2018. Meetings will resume on Monday, January, 7th.
Congratulations to Best Speaker, Landon Proctor; Best Evaluator, Sabrina K Mallay; Most Improved, David Walker; Best Table Topics, Donna Clancy Wong
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
It was a great 2018 for Clermont’s Historic Village and the South Lake County Historical Society. Many people visited the Village, not only from Clermont, Lake County, Florida or even the...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, January 4 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. With a live band, food trucks, special...
by Michelle Delaney,
SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The year is coming to an end and many people take this time to reflect upon the past year.
No one can say they understand or how they will react to what life throws at them....
Instead of a sleigh, members of Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, packed their cars with gifts and headed to their traditional visit to Leisure Manor, an assisted living facility in Minneola.
Each year for decades, as the...
By Michelle Delaney
(pictures taken at Champions Pointe Disc Golf Course in Lake Hiawatha Preserve)
On a cool, crisp day in October 2015, I was introduced to the game of disc golf while visiting family in Summit County, Colorado. It was...
The Groveland Police Department recently began a new patrol system for businesses that gives officers high-tech tools to provide added security. Groveland police are thought to be the first in the county to use the new QR-Patrol, which turns...
Lake County Fire Rescue recently celebrated the promotion of Carter Cork to the rank of lieutenant. In his new role, Cork will be responsible for the safety of citizens, property, and his assigned crew.
To be promoted to the rank of...
To Our Readers and Advertisers:
The staff of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET thanks you for your support and involvement in spreading community news and business updates throughout south Lake community. We will continue to celebrate community successes, encourage community pride, and school...
Mind Immersions, the long-awaited virtual reality entertainment center, opened on December 15. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed the business to the community at an official ribbon cutting.
Jesse Domerack, the owner of Mind Immersions Entertainment Center, said he wanted to bring...
DOUBLE BILL: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a special showing of the operas Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci on Monday, January 7, at 1:45 pm in room 108 B. Cavalleria Rusticana (Italian for "rustic chivalry")...
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!...
submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake County; Genealogy Society
Who Do You Think You Are? Finding your Roots, Genealogy Roadshow, and Long Lost Family are some of the popular TV shows about people finding who their ancestors were. It...
Jenkins Hyundai and Jenkins Auto Group has donated a Hyundai Santa Fe to the LSSC Foundation for use on Lake-Sumter State College’s campuses.
“I was talking with Dr. Byrd and she said there was a need for a vehicle for...
Lake County Schools’ graduation rate jumped 6.3 percentage points, increasing from 77.8 percent in 2016-17 to 84.1 percent in 2017-18, according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education.
Seven of the district’s eight high schools saw an...
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.
Mascotte Charter Elementary School's Terrific Kids for December:
Cambrey Nelson, Zander VanDenBogaert, Nakah Connelly, Gabi Taveras, Johnny Aguilar, Joshua...
Beta Theta-Clermont, a chapter of ESA, was chartered nearly 40 years ago when some of the Delta Nu-Clermont sisters decided another ESA chapter was needed in Clermont. Four of the offspring: Toni Bell, Eleanor Lofgren, Betty Meadows, and Terry...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, South Lake County Historical Society
Darren Gray, Clermont’s City Manager, was the featured speaker at the November meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society.
Assisted by the city’s new Director of Communications, Kathryn Deen, and a power...
Chef Vincent Asocolese and his wife Elaine are excited to announce the opening of their new business, Chefing It Up Pizza Café & Catering, at 115 South Lake Ave, Groveland.
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the occasion. Members of...
Board Members of Cooper Memorial Library Association met on Wednesday, December 12. This was the last business meeting of the year and a reason to celebrate the many successes at the library.
Highlights: In FY 2018, The Friends of the Library...
The Clermont Police Department recently welcomed Annie-Marie Cyr as a volunteer in the Quartermaster’s office.
Annie is with Bishop Grady Villas, a local 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization, whose mission is to support persons with disabilities to achieve greater independence in...
The Clermont Police Department participated in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers event on December 21 at Target-Clermont. The program is a Target corporate event that each year helps children across the country shop with a first-responder for Christmas....
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held at Bella Collina Country Club on Friday, December 21st.
The Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC) sponsored the breakfast. CFSLC Board Member Jim Hamilton and Kathy Smith, Director of Donor Relations provided...
Holidays are happier with pets! Surprise your family with the gift that keeps on giving: a shelter cat or dog brought directly to your home by a jolly elf on Christmas Eve!
The Lake County Animal Shelter is hosting “Operation...
As you gather around the table with family and friends to share a meal and celebrate the holidays, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County reminds you to practice food safety to ensure a safe and healthy holiday...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as Monday, December...
Meredith Nagel, P.A. hosted December's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at her offices located at 1201 W. Highway 50 Clermont.
Business members dressed in holiday garb and gathered to network and celebrate the popular end of the...
Pastfinders; Genealogical Society would like to ring in the New Year with James N. Jackson. Mr. Jackson will be taking a light-hearted look at Research that made him laugh. When Attorneys, Clerks, Enumerators, sextons and Church staff get mixed...
submitted by Donna Digennaro
Joanne Apel, long-time member of the Clermont Woman’s Club & a former president, is shown above giving a check for $250.00 from the Woman’s Club to Jim Briggs, president of the South Lake County Historical Society. ...
Matlack’s Outlet Garden Center and Tree Farm on C.R. 561, south of Hwy. 50, has been chosen as the Clermont Garden Clubs’ “Holiday Yard of the Month”.
You will find acres of quality trees, bushes, and flowers to turn...
If you haven't begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, you are late.
Save time. Consider shopping South Lake
There are still some great events before the end of the year.
Wednesday, December 19 at 6 pm
Saturday, December 22
Sleigh
The Clermont Performing Arts Center
During the...
Submitted by The Animal League
Brigadier is a Boxer/Pointer Blend that is about 2 years old and is 65 pounds. Brigadier is very playful and outgoing.
Come on out and adopt me or one of my friends! There are on average...
On December 4, the Clermont Police Department released a video on its social media outlets challenging first responders and the community to participate in the “Adopt a Soldier” program.
The program began after Clermont Detective Melissa France mentioned that she...
By Larry Oskin
The Florida Angler recently opened at 786 West Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont. The co-owners, Ashley "Ash" D. Condon and Jonathan Acosta wanted to bring a unique new specialty shop to the charming little downtown area. They were also...
More than 660 runners, many of them dressed in holiday festive attire, were greeted at the finish line by Santa at SommerSports Twilight 5K holiday-themed run in Downtown Clermont last Saturday, December 15.
Jeremy Arguelles, Mascotte, was the first over...
The VFW Auxilliary Post 5277 received a check from Plant Food Systems Inc. in Zellwood to help veterans, active military and their families. Member Susan Abbott said that the Auxilliary expressed thanks to the company for the generous gift.
Battle of the Badges, a crowd favorite, is back for another fun rivalry for charity.
On December 18, the Clermont Police Department will compete against the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in this annual holiday basketball game for a good cause....
By Grant Mollett
Mount Dora - December 11
The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Mount Dora High School this past Tuesday to play in its fourth game of the season. The Hurricanes of Mount Dora played host...
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...
If you haven't begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, you are late.
Save time. Consider shopping South Lake
Saturday, December 22
Sleigh
The Clermont Performing Arts Center
During the busy holiday season, don't forget to save some quality time for family and friends and give...
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...
Acts of Kindness
The children and staff of the South Lake Montessori School have been filling backpacks with toys and the American Legion Post #55 have been collecting toys, games and clothing. This week the children carried the backpacks to the...
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.
This month's Terrific Kids at Cypress Ridge Elementary School are
Grades K-2
Connor Goff, Leila Rios, Tyler Crotty, Liam Jones,...
Nearly 400 students earned a degree or certificate from Lake-Sumter State College on Saturday, December 8, at the 59th Commencement ceremony.
“I am proud of this semester’s graduates whose achievements through hard work, perseverance, and commitment to gaining knowledge will...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the community. edibles gifts and treats, located at 2413 S. Hwy 27, Clermont (near Epic Theater), celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon cutting on December 11.
If you...
by Martin Proctor
Groveland's Downtown Festival Park is a temporary use of existing City property that will ultimately become part of the highway 50 realignment/bypass project. Until then, the park can be used for events. Another progressive change is the...
The Clermont Police Department looks forward to participating in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers event at 9 am December 21 at Target, 2660 E. Highway 50. The program is a Target corporate event that each year helps children...
The City of Minneola will host its very First Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 pm. The Parade route encompasses South Main Avenue and Lake Minneola to the end of North Main Avenue. This festive,...
Groveland residents turned out in the thousands to see the annual holiday parade, which was one of many seasonal activities the city-sponsored on Saturday. The day started with the debut of the Elf Run 5K, which started and ended...