Lake County - Earlier this week, Orlando Health awarded Tina Mumley their first-ever Stork Award for using her quick thinking and communication skills to help a laboring mother deliver her baby. The resident called 911 in active labor while her...
Athena Pelvic Therapy celebrated its grand opening and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were they to oversee the ribbon cutting and wish them success. Athena Pelvic Therapy specializes in pelvic therapy treatments and is the first mobile pelvic...
Orlando Health is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the organization.  “We are thrilled...
The Unofficial results of the Lake County 2022 Primary Election have been posted at LakeVotes.gov. The results include Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting and all Election Day precincts. The results do not include provisional ballots, or ballots with signature issues that may...
by Camille Johnson, At some point in most of our lives, we will have a friend or family member come down with a serious health condition. Cancer, dementia, or even an accident that causes paralysis or brain damage can all...
Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents. “I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College....
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,...
CLERMONT - Miller’s Ale House, the sports-themed casual dining restaurant and bar, opens its doors Monday, Aug. 22, in Clermont at 1555 S. Grand Highway at E. Highway 50. The 7,230-square-foot restaurant will feature Miller’s newest restaurant design with indoor...
Members and guests of the Clermont Garden Club enjoyed a New Member Orientation/Open House at the Clermont Garden Club on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The current president, Cindy Simon, provided a presentation outlining the goals of the club and how the...
by Sharon Wagner Avoiding mistakes when running a business isn’t always possible, but fortunately, there are a few good planning strategies that will help you stay away from some of the biggest problems business owners face. Because the financial details are...
Michael Cashwell, Lake County resident and owner of Garden Ave. Development graduated from Class XI of the prestigious UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) on Thursday, July 28, capping a multi-year program of learning. Graduation marks the completion...
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...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter Idris Elba stars in Beast, as it roars into theaters this weekend. This thriller is about a father and his teenage daughters as they take a trip to the African savannah, to visit the...
On August 19, the South Lake Community came together to honor their First Responders at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Table and medal sponsors, as well as volunteers...
The Public Service Award was presented by Clinton Pownall, President of Computer Business Consultants to Deputy Sheriff Tabbitha Huff of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, August 19. Deputy Huff...
On Friday, August 19, Captain Cochran, a recognized leader in the military and business sectors, was the guest speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast. Captain Cochran graduated from Savannah State College in June 1976,...
On Friday, August 19, The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed First Responders to its First Responders Appreciation Breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway kicked off the morning's program and introduced the Lake Minneola...
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...
On Thursday, August 25, The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar will host the Door Comedy Club in the cellar room of the restaurant.  Drinks and light bites will be available starting at 6:30 pm. The show starts at 8:00...
Dr. Kathy Nguyen, MD from Optum South Lake will present Growing Old Gracefully on August 25th at 11:30 am at Kehlor Recreation Center, located at 466 W. Minneola Avenue, Clermont. The presentation is sponsored by Care Plus. For further information contact...
On Sunday, August 21 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, the VFW Auxiliary will be hosting breakfast at the VFW Lodge, located at 855 W. Desoto St., Clermont.  Eat-in or take-out.   For a donation of $8 enjoy: 3 pancakes with...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet The Neighborhood Center of South Lake, formerly the FAITH Neighborhood Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a community food pantry this year! Since its opening in 1972, it...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with Lake County Schools will be holding the Youth Construction Academy Ground Breakings on Leesburg High, South Lake High, and Eustis High School’s new home construction projects. Leesburg High School will enter its...
Sample 20+ wines at the Downtown Clermont Wine Stroll on Saturday, August 20 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.   Browse the shops in Downtown Clermont $20 per person.  Tickets can be purchased from Optima One Realty beginning at 5:30 pm the day of...
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 could...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter On August 5th, Bullet Train sped into theaters. Brad Pitt plays Ladybug, an assassin on a simple snatch-and-grab mission. What he is confronted with is a collection of individuals, all working to accomplish their...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host Bavarian folk musicians, a book talk, and more during the month of September.  On Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., author Mary Flynn will host her show, Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card...
This virtual three-part program will help begin the journey towards a family's story. Wednesday, September 7th, 1 - 3 pm Session 1 Will teach you the fundamentals of family history research. You will use the data you collected about your family...
Mr. Wallace Sims Wainwright (81), the subject charged in the officer-involved shooting incident in Clermont on August 5, was pronounced deceased in the hospital on August 13. A preliminary report from the Medical Examiner’s Office lists the cause of...
On Tuesday, August 9, Clermont City Council addressed concerns regarding an amendment approved in 2021 relating to watercraft rental businesses. The proposed revision would limit the number of Jet Skis available for rent per day and the number of...
Clermont Woman's Club members recently attended the GFWC-Florida District 7 Summer Meeting hosted by Jean Brown, District Director and Carla Connelly, Jr. District Director.    The meeting was held in Tangerine and attended by members from the 15 GFWC clubs...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet Kahana's Stunt & Film School was launched in Groveland 30 years ago by legendary Hollywood stuntman, Kim Kahana. With a successful background in training and mentoring thousands of stuntmen...
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club president Nick Jones recently inducted Nikki Meadows into the Lions Club. Nikki was brought into the Club by her mother, Misty Meadows.  Lion Jones noted, "Nikki will bring added energy to the club. Lion Jones reminds everyone that...
by Jennifer Ganley, Kiwanis of South Lake The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) was pleased to welcome Brian Broadway and Shannon Herrera to its August 11 meeting.  They presented the club with information about Find, Feed & Restore (FFR). ...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet Brian Broadway, Pastor and Founder of Living Message Church and Find, Feed & Restore, has been diligently working with a variety of missionary projects to help hundreds of needy...
Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Clermont Main Street has been designated the August 2022 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. “I am pleased to designate Clermont Main Street as the August 2022 Florida Main Street Program of...
Written by Alexa Cazenave and Lincoln Baptiste Volunteering at camp is an incredibly rewarding experience. The camp consists of activities held all throughout the Montverde Academy campus. Each week has a variety of fun themes, such as water fun, creation...
Article by Camille Johnson When someone we love dies, it feels like a part of you does too. The pain of grief can be so intense that it's hard to think about anything else. But if you don't start taking...
Submitted by Jennifer Ganley, South Lake Chamber of Commerce The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) was pleased to welcome Richard Yount to the August 4 meeting. Richard presented the club with information about the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central...
The Lake County Division of Solid Waste’s vendor for residential trash and recycling collection, Waste Pro, will return to normal operations on Monday, Aug. 15. The vendor had been experiencing staffing shortages in the unincorporated South Lake County area. For...
submitted by the Lake County Animal Shelter The Lake County Animal Shelter is teaming up with NBCUniversal Local to participate in the Clear the Shelters™ 2022 pet adoption campaign that will take place Aug. 1 – Aug. 31. This partnership features...
Beta Theta, ESA, a philanthropic service organization in Clermont, showed its love to the teachers of the south Lake Community by providing support for the 32nd Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, held on August 8-9. The two-day event honored approximately 1,450...
Saturday, August 6th turned out to be an extra special day for Blender Boyz and Sugar House Bake Shop as they were both the first-place winners at the People’s Choice Dessert & Summer Drinks Challenge.  But they were not...
Submitted by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society Land records contain a wealth of genealogical information and can be useful at any stage of your research.  Using records like these, you can learn when your ancestors first came to...
Building Blocks Ministries announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsorship: Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled eligible participants at the center listed below and will be provided regardless...
Aria Sallin, a rising ninth grader at Montverde Academy, has been training in competitive dance since age 3. She recently competed at Nexstar Dance Nationals with her team from The Dance Collective of Winter Garden. For her solo, Aria...
My name is Otis and I am a 4-month-old Border Collie/Spaniel Blend.  I am such a fun guy!  I do love a good belly rub, but then again, who doesn’t?  They make me soooo sleepy that I doze off...
Join us at Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Blvd., Clermont for a free family history research in-person help day.  Held on the third Monday of each month: June 20th, July 18th, and August 15th.    Bring your research and a...
June 1 marked the official start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. The season will run through Nov. 30, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says it is expected to produce above-average activity which would make this the...
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