It’s not too late to sign up for the salsa recipe contest or the Chihuahua race at Clermont’s wildly popular Sips & Salsa Festival set for Saturday, September 17.
Make plans now to attend the fourth annual event when “all things...
Downtown Clermont Wine Stroll will take place on September 16 between 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm.
Opening reception to be held Sept. 15 featuring music by the Don Soledad Group
OAKLAND, FL – The Town of Oakland is excited to announce its new combination art and history exhibition “La Florida: Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage” at the...
The Southern on 8th Kitchen & Bar will be featuring a private dinner of their che's 4 course tasting menu, pairing flavors and inspiration from wines representing the southern hemisphere. Hosted alongside renowned hospitality expert and Master Sommelier Brian...
Article by Jennifer Ganley,
I met Kylie Klosterman on a warm August evening at her home in Montverde. She greeted me with a big smile, and I could tell right away that she was a happy, much loved, and good-natured...
by Larry Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Lisa Harris, President and Kathy Henderson, Show Director of the South Lake Art League are pleased to announce the opening of their newest Fall 2022 Fine Art Photography Show. This exciting new show...
“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...
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“We can never forget the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, eight emergency medical technicians and 55 military service members we lost that day 21 years ago, but we also need to understand that we continue to lose first responders...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos by Dave Worthington.
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team did not have to travel far for this week’s race. This week’s race was the Hawks on the Hill Invitational,...
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Submitted by The Animal League
My name is Duchess and I am a 1-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. My friends at the Animal League took me in when I was very pregnant and was only with them 14 days and had...
MASCOTTE - On September 8, at 7:35 am, Mascotte Police Officers responded to a complaint in the area of Ridgemoor Drive and American Legion Road in Mascotte due to a suspicious vehicle attempting to lure children into his vehicle.
The...
On Thursday, September 8, at 7 am, the new Clermont Publix, located in the Home Depot Shopping Center, opened its doors and customers were able to enjoy a "different type of Publix".
Near the entrance of the store is a...
Article submitted by Sharon Wagner
Aspiring entrepreneurs who also care deeply about the future of the planet have a unique opportunity to create a thriving enterprise that is also sustainable. If you have been thinking about starting your own business...
Article by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On August 31, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public meeting regarding the plans for repaving a 12-mile segment of SR19. The project will be completed starting in early 2024. The...
This much-anticipated event will offer the community all things SALSA! A display of cultural cuisine will be available in a variety of exquisite dishes, accompanied by live salsa music and dancing. Lots of activities for the whole family including...
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar is hosting the Cellar Door Comedy Series; and on Thursday, September 8, comedians Frankie Paul and Kevin White will entertain in the cellar room of the restaurant.
Drinks and light bites will be available...
CLERMONT - The resurfacing of North Ridge Boulevard between Grand Highway and just east of Citrus Tower Boulevard is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 6.
The City of Clermont has hired Ranger Construction to complete the work. Crews are scheduled...
Submitted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Twenty-one years ago, 2,977 people lost their lives during the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Every year on 9/11, we honor their memory by giving back...
By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach
NORFOLK, Va. – Lt. Cmdr. Charles Marshall, a native of Clermont, Florida, serves aboard the Navy’s newest warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. USS Fort Lauderdale, an amphibious transport dock ship, was...
GROVELAND - Groveland Works, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of community leaders, will host a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 pm at the E.L. Puryear Building in Groveland. The forum will feature six candidates running for three...
VFW Auxiliary Post 5277 is hosting a Meat BINGO event on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Win yourselves some dinner at 855 W DeSoto Street Clermont
CLERMONT - To commemorate and honor those lost in the terrorist attacks of 2001, the City of Clermont will host its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will be held Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Clermont...
Orlando Health ranked 13th in Forbes’ fourth annual list of America’s Best Employers By State. The list ranks 100 Florida businesses and organizations based on surveys submitted by employees. Recently named a 2022 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, Orlando Health is no...
By Nichole Smith, Monteverde Academy
Flight School is the Middle School orientation program for rising sixth graders at Montverde Academy. Oftentimes, students feel a great deal of anxiety transitioning from the Lower School to the Middle School – or from...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz welcomes the public for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee will be...
South Lake High School Athletic Department is holding its Inaugural Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 8 at Green Valley Country Club (14601 Green Valley Blvd., Clermont). Check in at noon, Shotgun Start at 1 pm.
Long Drive and closest to...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rabbi Moshe Dubinksy of the South Lake Chabad welcomes the entire Jewish Community to attend and observe the annual High Holiday services. After founding Chabad South Lake here in Clermont in November...
Article by Grant Mollett, Photos by teammate Alexandra Dimitros, East Ridge High School
September 3, 2022 - Leesburg, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls' cross country team competed in their second meet of the season. On Saturday, September 3, the girls...
submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
The Irish SIG is composed of people that are researching or seeking to research their Irish heritage. Attendance is open to anyone interested in learning more about their Irish roots or sharing what...
Did You Know Your Lake County Library Card Provides You With Access To So Many Awesome Services?
Below are some of the services that the Library provides:
Physical items
Books
DVDs
Videogames
Puzzles & board games
Baking pans
Launchpads – computer tablets preloaded with educational children's games
Ukuleles
Books...
Pastfinders DNA Special Interest Group (SIG) will meet virtually once a month on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30.
This will be a discussion and help session rather than a class and cover some basics and, of course, the major testing...
Miller’s Ale House, located at 1555 S. Grand Hwy, Clermont, is now open.
On Monday, August 22 the doors opened. Dine in or Take out. Open daily for lunch and dinner and offering daily lunch and dinner specials. It offers 60+ TVs, large...
September 2 - Kick off the weekend at the First Friday Food Truck Extravaganza in Downtown Clermont from 5:30 pm to 9 pm.
Bring your folding chairs and enjoy live music from Cain.
Article & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Clermont Lakes Dental Care celebrated its grand opening with family, friends, neighbors, famous celebrity race car drivers and local dignitaries. Ambassadors of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at...
Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On Friday, August 26 the SLHS Construction Academy broke ground on their newest home building project in Mascotte. The house will be built during this school year by a team of...
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College alumnus Christine Boodhoo knows it’s cliche but really does love helping her community through her career at the Groveland Police Department.
Boodhoo has called Lake County home since she was in the third grade and...
Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) recently won two gold medals at the United States Rowing Association’s (USRowing) Masters National Championships.
The USRowing Championship, held at world-class racing venue Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota this year, attracts the best rowers in the country for ages 27 and...
2022 Pig on the Pond Community Festival Presented by the City of Clermont and AdventHealthOct. 14, 5 PM - 10 PMOct. 15, 10 AM - 10 PMOct. 16, 11 AM - 5 PMWaterfront Park, 100 3rd St., Clermont FL3-day family-friendly...
Montverde – Recipients of the AP Capstone Diploma Award at Montverde Academy are, from left to right, Larissa Fox, Zachary Hobson, Maria Pesciotta, and Junyu Zhou. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or...
On Saturday, August 27, at 8:30 am, the doors of Compassionate Health of Clermont opened and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dr. Marla Velasquez and Jhenelle Lawson, NP celebrated good health and wellness...
By The Animal League
My name is Knickers and I am the last of my litter waiting to find my forever family. I am such a sweet boy and I love everyone! As I am just 5 months old, I still have...
Article by Grant Mollett, Photos by Dave Worthington
East Ridge High School
Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2022 season, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. It...
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...
Space Exploration is Back! The unmanned Artemis was delayed but is now planned to rocket into space on Saturday, Sept 3, at 2:17 pm from Kennedy Space Center (weather permitting).
Backup launch Sept. 5.
Millions of people will witness the...
The results of Lake County 2022 Primary Elections have been certified official by the Lake County Canvassing Board and are posted at www.LakeVotes.gov.
To view the official results, visit www.LakeVotes.gov and select the Election Night Result Button on the home...
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...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Now that the school year has begun, why not take your children to Clermont’s Historic Village to see what school used to be like.
In the picture above you can see that all different...
National Dog Day started in 2004, and continues to grow in popularity. Since its beginning, an estimated one million dogs have been saved through adoption in the U.S.
There is a dog out there for everyone! Whether you like big...
Sunshine Life Realty recently moved to a new location at 244 Mohawk Rd., Clermont and on Thursday, August 25, members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at a ribbon cutting to celebrate the move.
Sunshine Life Realty is...