Lake Technical College invites you to attend the Career TechXpo open house event on Monday, October 3, from 4 pm – 6 pm. Lake Tech offers over 30 career and technical programs that will prepare you for a successful “Career in...
by Hal Salazar
Our public park systems are an integral part of our communities. These are the places where our children play, our sports teams win, and our families bond. Unfortunately, public areas are often taken for granted, neglected or...
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...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport postpones their Fly-In/Drive-In scheduled for this coming Saturday, October 1, 2022.
The new date for the event will be Saturday, October 29, 2022 and they will hope for...
Clermont Main Street is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization comprised of Downtown Clermont business owners, local businesses and individuals who are passionate about investing in the historic heart of Clermont. Clermont Main Street is more than a merchant’s or business...
Clermont Police Chief Charles (Chuck) Broadway recently challenged Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks to an on-stage team competition similar to the game show "Password". And on Saturday, September 24, at the Wesley Center, opposing teams squared off in the...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Peaches and I am a 3-yr old female domestic shorthair. I am very loving and affectionate and purrrrrr like a motorboat! I do like to play with toys, so maybe we...
submitted by Martin Rohleder "Mr. Roh", ERHS Technical Theatre Director
Boeing Boeing is a hilarious, crazy comedy about a business man in the 1960s that is engaged to 3 flight attendants and has a system to ensure that the women...
In anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Ian, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campus locations and cancel all classes on Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30. Campuses will remain open on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Please note that during this...
Early Saturday morning, September 17, the Honor Flight Central Florida prepared to honor 25 men and women who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by flying them to Washington DC to thank them...
There will be no garbage collection services for residents living within the unincorporated areas of Lake County on Wednesday and Thursday. Tentatively normal collection services will resume on Friday. For the week of Oct. 3-7, all haulers will collect...
Lake County will open emergency shelters according to the schedule below.
Pet-friendly shelters are notated with asterisks (*).
Shelters opening Sep. 27 at 4 p.m.:
Villages Elementary – 695 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake (special needs) *
Leesburg Elementary – 2229 South St,...
By Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The newest honorary member, Sunny the Therapy Pup, was installed at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont's annual awards banquet.
Sunny is currently training as a service dog to assist children and others in the...
Below is Clermont's senior schedule of events at Kehlors Community Center. You can find other scheduled meetings on SOUTH LAKE TABLET'S MEETING DATES. Email news@sltablet if your club no longer meets or if dates have changed.
As you likely know, Hurricane Ian will impact us later this week. Specific details of the storm track and severity continue to change.
The City of Clermont has been and will continue to monitor the situation. Our Fire, Police and Public Services...
Submitted by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont and Pamela Rodgers, CRT of Groveland Elementary
The Groveland Elementary students represent the Pre-K, VPK, and Kindergarten through 5th Grade students, who were chosen as Terrific Kids for the month of September...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Mrs. Joslyn Roberts-Judy teaches 7th grade life science and robotics in the Middle School at Montverde Academy. This summer, she traveled to Saco, Maine, for a professional development institute at The Teacher Institute for Watershed...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Kady Bills-McCoy has attended Montverde Academy for the past nine years. She is a senior this year and is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society. This summer, she attended...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its 97th Installation of Officers, that's correct 97th Installation, at its September meeting. The Installation and dinner were held at Green Valley Country Club and Grill. Past Kiwanian Florida Governor C Todd Smith presided...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
photos contributed by teammate Alexandra Dimitros.
Winter Garden, Florida - September 24
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School Invitational in Winter Garden on Saturday morning....
Hurricane winds can range from 74 mph to more than 150 mph. They can cause extensive damage due to the winds, flooding and even tornadoes they produce. The hurricane season extends from June to November and peaks from mid-August...
by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont participated in the Miracle League of Lake County’s Annual Fall Season Baseball Opening Day.
Refreshments and volunteer support were provided by the club as well as a sponsor donation...
by Kimberly Hayes
Chronic illness is often misunderstood and carries a stigma because those who aren't affected by it do not know how to react. If your relative suffers from a chronic illness, South Lake Tablet shares some things you...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association ( EAA ) Chapter 534 will host a fly-in/drive-in Pancake Breakfast at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport, Leesburg, on October 1, from 9:00 am. until 11:30 am.
The menu includes: ...
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...
From Lake County Library System
In an abundance of caution, five Lake County branch libraries will close at 5 p.m. daily until further notice, beginning Monday, September 26, as part of the County's storm preparation.
The five branch libraries include:
Astor...
The Animal League, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, is very excited to announce the local businesses that are supporting the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”. This exciting...
For the third year, The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a very successful festival of All Things Salsa at Waterfront Park.
The Sips & Salsa event lent an atmosphere of community filled with an...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Town of Oakland launched “La Florida, Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage” as a new art and history exhibition at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center.
The La Florida...
Provided by City of Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley
The preliminary plans and updates for the MAC Annex, (Minneola Athletic Complex Annex), the School Site /Minneola Hills Athletic Park, and Minneola Hills Overlook Park are ready for next steps.
The MAC Annex...
Clermont residents packed council chambers on Tuesday, September 20, many there to speak on their objection to increasing the millage rate.
After 7 years of no millage increases, Clermont City Council considered increasing the millage 30%. The current millage is...
by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students at Real Life Christian Academy from kindergarten through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students...
Lake County health officials urge residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure. In Florida, bats, raccoons, foxes, and unvaccinated cats are the animals most frequently diagnosed with rabies....
Third grade is the year when students learn about planting and growing. Every year, Bonnie Plants hosts a third-grade cabbage growing contest, and they send cabbages in little plastic containers to schools that wish to participate. The children then...
This lecture spotlights five essential themes that have particular import for genealogical study and research in the West Indies. Within this context, a sweeping history of the West Indies is revealed, the peoples who inhabited the region are identified, and major...
Guru Indian Restaurant is now celebrating 8 years of success here in Clermont, Florida! He has been proudly serving the finest authentic Indian cuisine in Central Florida since 1990. Guru restaurant offers you a unique local experience fine Indian...
On Friday, September 16, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed over 160 local business leaders for its September Chamber Breakfast.
The Chamber awarded Amanda Hansen of Seacoast Bank the September Ambassador of the Month award. Amanda provides exceptional value...
submitted by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Team Parents Giovanna Mustin and Quiana Peterson.
September 17, 2022 - Brooksville
The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team traveled to Brooksville to compete in the CHS Bear...
Submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
On Tuesday, September 6, the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC), District 7, held its first meeting under the direction of its new officers. Members were asked to bring donations for Head Start which is...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Cameron Gomes, Executive Director at Central Florida Dreamplex on September 13, to give club members an update on programs and early learning education at the center.
Central Florida Dreamplex is a center for therapy, fitness, recreation...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida is celebrating its 5th Anniversary in Clermont. Its BGC Mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from...
On September 16, at the South Lake Chamber Breakfast, Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks announced Natalie Christine Babinski of Montverde Academy as the recipient of the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award. The Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors students in the South...
MUSE BAR + BISTRO - Opening Soon: Muse Bar + Bistro-CLERMONT will be the newest restaurant to open in Clermont. It's located at 2385 S. Hwy 27, in the recently vacated home of "World of Beer".
Restaurant Founders Aaron Straub,...
Meet Sunny the Therapy Pup on Monday, September 19. between 6 pm and 8 pm at Ritter's Frozen Custard for Spirit Night, benefitting the Kiwanis Club of Clermont & Read To Sydney.
Ritter's Frozen Custard is located at 2560 E....
submitted by Judy Pape, Sr. VP, VFW Auxiliary
On Saturday, September 17, from 2 pm to 4 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...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Mayor, Tim Murry was the featured speaker at the September meeting of the Clermont Historical Society. As he did last year, Mayor Murry gave the members of the Historical Society an overview...
Belk's Charity Day Sale
We getting our sweaters and coats ready, as the cooler weather is coming and the holiday season approaches. We’re also excited to about an amazing way to support local causes, including yours.
Since 2012, Belk Charity Day...
National Cheeseburger Day is Sunday, September 18, and below are restaurants participating with an offers for their guests.
7_Eleven
7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members can enjoy a 7-Eleven 1/4-pound cheeseburger made with Kraft American cheese and served on a brioche...
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...
Sara Echavarria (9th grade) and Lyla Langley (7th grade), both students of Dr. Caryn Long at Montverde Academy, were invited by Marilé Colón Robles, Project Scientist for NASA GLOBE Clouds, to attend a celebration at NASA Langley Research Center...