Just in time to celebrate the commencement of Spring here in beautiful Lake County, and in honor of the beginning of new life and the passing down of family traditions and our love for family, “Pastfinders Presents: A Cultural...
Cereal Drive & Shred Event will impact Community & Assist Nonprofit
The REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties is overjoyed to organize a cereal drive to benefit the local nonprofit, Lake Cares Food Pantry. RALSC, who recently opened a...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will host its annual Operation Green Light event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 20-24, to help those with a suspended driver’s license, those nearing a suspension, or...
March 2023
Hello Clermont Champions!
I am always amazed at how fast time seems to fly and March looks to be no different as it is filled with many events and activities.
The “Movies Under the Stars” series returns on March 3...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
The team members and mentors from Groveland’s own All Wired Up FIRST robotics team participated in the FIRST Robotics Orlando Regional at the UCF Arena over the weekend. The 3-day event included 5 practice...
A career teacher at Montverde Academy was surprised at a school assembly. Dr. Caryn Long learned that she has been selected as one of only five career teachers across the nation to be inducted into The National Teachers Hall...
Article and pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
United Women in Faith, a ministry of the First United Methodist Church of Clermont, held its annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, March 18th at the Wesley Center in...
The City of Clermont Ordinance Section 50 established in 1983 clearly states what yard, tree and construction debris will be collected, but an increasing volume left each week has led staff to tighten up enforcement.
The City will only collect...
By Tory Moor, UF/IFA
Growing up, we are taught to save water by turning the faucet off while we brush our teeth, or by taking short showers instead of baths. Every bit of saved water is important, but recent research...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont hosted the 3rd Annual Pups in the Park at Lake Hiawatha Preserve on Saturday the 18th. This wonderful tradition grows in size each year and from the...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
It wasn’t a dark and stormy night, but a bright sunny, warm day for the visit of The Villages Aviation Club to the Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg...
The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of local economic growth and development by offering a variety of high-quality career education and training opportunities. Along with its offering of over 30 career and technical...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver
The Clermont Police Department and Texas Roadhouse teamed up on Wednesday, March 15th to host the "Tip-a-Cop" fundraiser in support of the Special Olympics Florida, Inc. Police officers were on hand to serve as...
Officers of the Clermont Police Department greeted community members at the LeMont Coffee Lounge, 821 West Minneola Avenue, on Wednesday the 15th. The public had a dual opportunity of speaking with the Clermont police officers, including Chief Chuck Broadway, and...
Beta Theta-ESA Clermont proudly installed its newest member LouEllen Combs-Holt. LouEllen was pledged by Beta Theta in 2022. She is a long-standing friend and supporter of Beta Theta. LouEllen was sponsored by Michelle Delaney, Beta Theta President and sworn...
By Stephen Whitfield, Upper School Robotics Coach
Congratulations to the Upper School robotics team at Montverde Academy!
Montverde Academy was tournament champion at the Spin Up at AORE Qualifier tournament in Gainesville this past weekend! Montverde Academy took four teams: 19122A...
Orlando Health is hosting hiring events the week of March 19, 2023
WHEN & WHERE:
Monday, March 20
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
Located at 83 West Miller Street
Orlando, FL 32806
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
This event will take place...
On Thursday, March 16, Interim Healthcare of Clermont provided an afternoon of office tours, games, door prizes, and refreshments, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Interim Healthcare Of Clermont meets healthcare needs by...
Forty teams made up of Lake County students did a remarkable job at the four North/Central Florida Championships this weekend, with a record number of teams qualifying for the World Championships in Dallas April 26 – May 4. Lake...
The City of Clermont held its Council meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 pm.
Below are Highlights of the council meeting:
The Clermont Fire Department (CFD) proudly showed off the plaque they received after receiving reaccredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation...
From the Orlando Cat Cafe
Since September 2016, the Orlando Cat Café was the first Cat Café to open in Florida and it is now the first Cat Café to include cats with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) for adoption in...
submitted by Lisa Harris, South Lake Art League
The South Lake Art League Spring Photo Show kicked off by presenting an appreciation plaque to Charles Becker for sponsoring our spring photo shows for the last several years. Thank you so...
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17. Tradition holds that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on 17 March. Over the centuries, legends grew around Patrick and he became Ireland's foremost saint.
Saint...
Beta Theta, a South Lake philanthropic organization founded in 1979, wants to thank our guests, donors and sponsors for making this year's Mardi Gras Celebration, its signature fundraiser, a very successful event. Through your support, you help to give...
The Irish flag (tricolor) has equal sections of Green, White and Orange.
GREEN: The left third of Ireland's flag is green. A color associated with the Irish republic.
ORANGE: The right third of the Irish flag is orange. Orange is the...
CLERMONT - The Clermont Police Department will be conducting a multi-agency DUI/Sobriety Checkpoint on March 17, 2023. The location will be SR 50 and Magnolia Pointe Blvd. for all westbound traffic. The checkpoint will start at 8 p.m. and...
submitted by the Groveland Historical Society
The following is the schedule for the March Founders Day events.
Sock Hop https://fb.me/e/2MBg1WyHU
Date: 2nd Friday, March 10th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Lake David Community Center
Costumes are optional, but encouraged.
Saturday, March 18th from 2:00 to...
Clermont pups and their humans don't have to wait any longer for the "Third Annual Pups in the Park" event as it has been moved from the dog-days of Summer to Saturday, March 18.
Come on down to Lake Hiawatha Preserve,...
Children who use their library card to check out three or more items from a Lake County library March 1-31, 2023 will receive a FREE child's ticket (ages 4-11) to this year's Lake County Fair!
All 16 Lake Libraries are participating. Supplies are limited, so...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Sommer Sports celebrated its 40th year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours celebration. The festivities were held on Thursday, March 9th at...
Clermont Police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time. The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at LeMont Coffee Lounge, 821...
What could be better than a nice steak dinner served by your favorite Clermont Police Officer at an event to raise money for the Special Olympics Florida? If that sounds good to you, then Texas Roadhouse located at 2457 S....
Lake Technical College invites you to attend the Career TechXpo open house event on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Eustis Campus or on Monday, April 10 at The Institute of Public Safety in Tavares. Lake Tech offers over...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
On Saturday, March 18, the VFW Auxiliary is having its monthly take-out or dine-in dinner.
This month is special! An Irish dinner will be served in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Drop by the VFW, located at...
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By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator
Pickleball is currently the fastest-growing sport in the United States, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. It might be a sport you’ve never heard of, but in the early days of the...
Shalom Y'All is a fundraiser featuring over 50 vendors offering products for all ages. Bring your friends, neighbors, family, and people from your groups to come out to shop our various crafters, vendors, bakers, beauty products, jewelry and many...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont has big plans for the 8th Street Park area located on the shores of Lake Minneola. A conceptual design was made available to the public on March 8th at the...
For just $30 per year, rent a raised garden bed or a hydroponic garden tower at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (ARC).
Request an application at arcgarden@clermontfl.org or visit the ARC Mon –Fri 8 am to 5 pm.
Limited spots are...
Spring Ahead this Sunday morning, March 12. Move your clocks forward 1 hour at 2 am.
Computers and smartphones should automatically change the time, but you'll need to manually adjust such items as microwaves and ovens.
Spring Break in Central Florida...
Orlando Health is hosting three hiring events the week of March 12, 2023
Tuesday, March 14
Orlando Health – South Lake Hospital
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
This is a virtual event.
Orlando Health is recruiting for:
Nursing Assistant
Tuesday, March 14
Orlando Health Orlando Regional...
The Animal League
Meet Valentine, a sweet and lovable English Bulldog blend who is looking for her forever home! At almost 4 years old, Valentine can't wait to find a family who will give her all the love and attention...
It's a block party like no other with finger-lickin' BBQ and tasty chili! The 10th Firefighters Charity of Central Florida BBQ and Chili Cookoff Competition will be held March 17 and 18 at Gator Harley in Leesburg, and will...
by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
Mascotte Police Department (MPD) invited the community to enjoy a coffee and friendly conversation with the MPD.
Linda Johnson of the Rainbow Restaurant in Mascotte welcomed the MPD and local residents to the Coffee with...
Montverde Academy boys' and girls' basketball teams have both received No. 1 seeds for their respective postseason tournaments in the 2023 GEICO High School Nationals championship taking place March 30 – April 1 in Fort Myers, Florida.
The boys' team,...
Clermont Highlanders are known to gather when there's a reason to celebrate and this week Chris Jackson, a Clermont High School Alumnus, celebrated his 50th birthday.
Family and friends came together at Clermont Performing Arts Center to wish Chris a happy...
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday and that requires a change in the irrigation schedule for Clermont’s residential and commercial addresses.
Clermont follows the St. Johns River Water Management District’s irrigation guidelines that determine watering days based on the season and...
Terrific Kids is a program sponsored by the Kiwanis of Clermont that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become their absolute best.
The character of focus for the month of March was “Friendly.”
Below are the...
Here are highlights of What's Happening In South Lake this weekend
Thursday, March 9 & Friday, March 10th
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present its March Shamrocks & Sunshine Concert on March 9 & 10. Florida Lakes Symphony. On Thursday,...