The Town of Oakland is inviting the public to celebrate the central role African Americans have played in American culture during the “Honoring Black History” art and heritage exhibition, on display through March at the Healthy West Orange Arts...
Did you know Sickle-cell anemia patients can require 15-25 blood transfusions a year.
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research...
Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Stan Sidor announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, at a meeting of the District Board of Trustees on Friday, February 4.
“After thoughtful reflection on my 40 years in private industry and academia, I have decided to...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a joint planning work group meeting with all municipalities in Lake County on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Harris Room in the Venetian Center, located at 1 Dozier...
First Friday Food Trucks & Music on Montrose
February 4 – There will be a diverse assortment of about 20 food trucks and vendors available from 5:30 to 9:00 pm with many of the Downtown Clermont stores open late that night....
Jessica Woods, an AVID Coordinator and Literacy Coach at Windy Hill Middle School in Clermont, is the Lake County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Woods, a Clermont resident, was announced the winner at last night’s Teacher of the Year celebration,...
The people voted and The South Lake Tablet was chosen as one of the Best Of South Lake. As a small business owner, it means so much to get that extra-special pat on the back for a good job!...
The East Ridge High School Theatre Department presents a hilarious play about two British actors that decide to impersonate women to steal a family’s inheritance, all while getting entangled in romance.
Come support this talented group of performers and technicians...
Congratulations to Mascotte Charter School Terrific Kids for January!
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they are.
They celebrate T - Thoughtful, E - Enthusiastic, R -...
Recently members of the Clermont Woman's Club met at The Warehouse Social Club & Eatery in Leesburg for sisterhood and to support "The Warehouse" which is a 501(c) (3) organization that supports local Military Veterans, Police, Fire and EMS. ...
Have you used Spreadsheets in your Genealogical Research? Spreadsheets can help you in analyzing your data and keeping track of your research. This class provides genealogical examples for those who have a basic knowledge of how to use Excel....
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Did you forget to get something new and different for your loved one this year? Why not order a brick from the Clermont Historical Society? As you can see from the picture...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1236 based at Love’s Landing, a gated flying community, in Weirsdale, Florida donated $ 3,000 to EAA Chapter 534’s aviation youth program called Squadron 534. This was done at their...
Lake County Schools reached a tentative agreement with the Lake County Education Association (LCEA) for the 2021-22 teacher contract, which proposes a retention bonus for teachers, pay raises, and an increase in beginning teacher salaries.
The district also reached a...
The Lake County Veterans Services Office will begin providing Veterans Administration (VA) claims assistance to veterans in Lake County at satellite office locations at select Lake County libraries.
The satellite offices will take place every Wednesday starting Feb. 2 in...
Three big wins for the Academy’s players as they head for the McDonald’s All-American Games
The McDonald’s All-American Roster came out with big wins for Montverde Academy’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Dariq Whitehead, Dillon Mitchel, and Janiah Barker are...
Register for Local Business Events at:
https://midflorida.score.org/content/take-workshop-6
How to Start a Non-Profit - An expert overview of what is needed to form a non-profit organization.
Tuesday, Feb 8. 10:00 am Online $20 Registration Fee
How to Win More Often in Sales -This webinar will...
Looking to find that special someone? The Lake County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees in February during its “Meet Your Match” pet adoption promotion.
The shelter is located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares, FL 32778. It is...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Julia Felix - Accounting Operations
Alan Almaraz - Automotive Collision Technology
Charlie Presswood-James – Baking & Pastry Arts
Alesia Averill - Cosmetology AM
James Bell –...
During a recent city council meeting, the City of Groveland received three prestigious awards:
The 2021 Regional Deal of the Year Award from the Florida Economic Development Council.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Groveland’s...
Hunger Advocates Will Enjoy a Day of Garden Party Inspired Elegance While Raising Funds to Fight Hunger
On Saturday, May 21st, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its first-ever Ultimate Garden Party fundraising event to support the nonprofit’s...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library BIG Mid-Winter Book Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 4 and 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in room 108, the first-floor community room, at the Cooper...
Groveland-based open robotics team, FIRST Robotics Team 8057 All Wired Up received a donation of a $45,000 Stratasys Fortus 250 3D printer this week. The 3D printer is hailed as a benchmark for entry-level 3D production systems. Students and...
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Trixie, and I am an 8-month-old female Hound mix, who will weigh around 40 pounds when full-grown, who is looking for my furever home! I have so much energy that I love...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evening of Friday, Jan. 28, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in Fruitland Park and LifePointe Church, located at...
Bringing Shade & Beauty to the Trail - Cherrylake, one of the region's largest employers and the leading tree grower in the Southeast United States, has donated 48, 100-gallon Live Oak Trees to bring instant shade and beauty to a...
Aimee Stanley, board chair of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests to the 5th Annual Best of South Lake Business Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, January 19 at Bella Collina.
The signature event recognizes people and businesses who...
On Monday evening, January 24, The Clermont City Council held a special meeting to consider revocation of a conditional use permit for Lilly's On The Lake, located at 846 W Osceola Street on Lake Minneola.
The owner of the property...
The Clermont Police Department is encouraging Clermont citizens to focus on the importance of roadway safety with a new traffic campaign. The Police Department will be posting a series of videos, and information on their social media along with...
Due to weather concerns, Groveland's food festival has been postponed to Saturday, February 5th from 11 am - 6 pm. at Lake David Park (450 South Lake Ave., Groveland).
See below for a list of this event’s live performances:
Soul Therapy...
Just because animals have fur doesn’t mean they can withstand cold temperatures. In cold weather, keep pets inside, both during the day and night. Pets left to fend for themselves in cold weather are susceptible to injury and death.
When...
During the January 25 Clermont City Council meeting, the council rejected the proposal that would allow The VUE, a 31-acre project located west of the Miss Florida Avenue and Hooks Street intersection, north and south of Hooks Street, directly...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake, a grant-making organization, recently held its annual Transformation Grant Reception at the National Training Center in Clermont to share funds that will help the entire...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in south Lake. The award was named in memory of Goodgame, a devoted community leader who served as a dedicated community leader and the students, just like Ray are champions...
Frank Klum Sr., past quartermaster of Post 5277, turned 99 on January 24, 2022. He is the oldest member of The Post! His older sister turned 100 this past November. VFW Post 5277 and auxiliary members hosted a birthday celebration...
After 16 years of annual Beta Theta's Mardi Gras Celebrations, the threat of Covid stalled the signature event.
This year, Beta Theta was ready to celebrate Mardi Gras; then came DELTA, and now the OMICRON virus.
Omicron is spreading across the...
Clermont Main Street hosts exciting Downtown Clermont events with tasty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment. It’s time to celebrate the new season. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone! Hundreds of visitors will pack their Downtown...
The auxiliary is going to have our monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 4 pm - 6 pm at VFW Post, 855 W. Desoto St., Clermont.
The donation is $8.00.
The St. Johns River Water Management District will hold a public meeting on Feb. 8 to begin the peer review process for the surface water model for Johns Lake in Orange and Lake counties, located within the Central Florida Water...
Construction has started on a new field and stadium at Mount Dora High School thanks to a fundraising effort that brought in more than $1 million in a couple of months, and next week the school will welcome a...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed Real Life Christian Academy to its family of High School Kiwanis Key Clubs.
A charter party to kick off the new club was attended on Tuesday by students, staff and Kiwanis members, including...
A blood donor can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a heart attack. All blood types are needed.
Visit the BIG...
submitted by The Animal League
Joey is an 11-month-old male German Shephard/Beagle mix who LOVES spending time with people whether it’d be getting cuddled or playing fetch! He is around 40 pounds, and he doesn’t plan to get much bigger....
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The City of Clermont and the South Lake community joined together to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17.
The morning was chilly as the...
Lake County students will demonstrate their expertise in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair next month.
The event, sponsored by Lake County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department, will showcase the...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Becky, and I am a female 6-month-old Labrador/Staffordshire Terrier mix weighing around 50 pounds and I want nothing more than to be affectionate with everyone! I am such a sweet dog who...
The Clermont Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for January 2022 is at 12002 Burton Street in Clermont. Karen Geisinger and her husband Billy Kerns have been transforming their yard for almost 10 years. It is a lovely combination...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a special showing of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 1:45 pm in room 108. Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera with...
On Saturday, February 5 from 9-12 am, the Lake County Water Authority invites local kids 4 and up along with their parents to participate in a free Kids Fishing Clinic at Hickory Point Park 27341 SR19 Tavares FL. Equipment...