The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held on Friday, January 19. The State Of The Chamber was presented by:
David Colby, President & CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce
Shahanaz Rahaman, Member Relations Director
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Clermont Main Street invites you to a culinary and musical experience at the Mega Food Truck Event happening on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 4 pm to 9 pm. The heart of Clermont will come alive with the aromas of...
The 2024 Oakley Seaver Special Service Award was presented by Donna Kirtland of the Live Well Foundation of South Lake and Dr. Nancy Cummings of Cummings Collaborative at the SLCC Breakfast meeting on Friday, Jan 19.
Dr. Cummings noted...
The South Lake Aquatic Team Lightning (SLAC) made a huge splash at the Ralph Crocker Classic swim meet in Auburn on January 12-15th. SLAC competed against 25 other teams from 6 states and experienced massive time drops across both...
The V F W Auxiliary is holding its monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 27 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Enjoy the dinner with garlic bread, salad and dessert, all for $9.00 (cash only). Drinks are also available to...
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was held on January 15thbeginning with a parade that led to even more family-fun festivities at Waterfront Park, Clermont.
The annual parade co-sponsored by the City of Clermont,...
Submitted by the Clermont Garden Club
Clermont Garden Club member, Arlene Rand, is pictured in front of a Camellia Japonicanamed "Arlene Rand '' in her honor for serving as President of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) in 2015-2017.
Two...
Get to know the men and women of the Clermont Police Department.
Clermont's newly built Johnson Village Marketplace recently held its official grand opening celebration. Located at 550 West Ave., next to the Clermont Historic Village, the market celebrated by offering complimentary tastings, specialty cheese samples, Woodchuck wine sampling, Uncle Matt's...
On January 15, the City of Clermont invites everyone to a meaningful day of joy, remembrance and community spirit to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his vision of equality, justice and unity.
The memorial parade will start promptly...
Submitted by Ashley Wright, City of Groveland
Happy New Year! - The City of Groveland is excited to ring in 2024 with January events.
MLK Celebration & Second Friday Market
Friday, January 12 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lake David Park -...
Out of an abundance of caution due to the severe weather forecast for the area, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campuses beginning at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9. All classes, sports, and activities will not occur after...
Lake County Clerk’s Office to close in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of...
PALATKA, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 — The St. Johns River Water Management District is now accepting applications for the 2025 Cost-Share Program. The District collaborates closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), local governments, private sector, and...
The Clermont Garden Club, led by members Helen Ribbe and Marion Johansen, presented 18 hand-made quilts to Minneola Place, an assisted living facility on South Main St. in Minneola. The colorful quilts were beautifully hand-crafted by the Cooper Quilters...
As the sun sets below the horizon, the anticipated monthly First Friday event will begin this Friday, January 5. The aroma of sizzling dishes will fill the air and people will head to Downtown Clermont to visit the food...
By Grace Rabano and 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...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Jay is a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 11 pounds. He came to us several years ago and was so scared that he was not adoptable. He is now socialized and ready for...
Clermont is about to welcome a new culinary gem to the shores of Lake Minneola.
Diners will be able to indulge in a variety of island-themed dishes and tropical drinks. The food and drink menu will complement the vibrant atmosphere...
Join us for a day of golf, entertainment, and philanthropy at the Plantation at Leesburg Winter Golf Tournament and Festival, benefiting Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. This exciting event promises a day of fun and goodwill with a 4-Person...
Start the new year with a new year's resolution to drive responsibly.
As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, it's crucial to responsibly embrace the spirit of celebration.
One key aspect of this is to avoid...
Grace O'Malley's Public House is coming to Clermont. The Irish pub will open at 2400 S Hwy 27, Clermont (previously occupied by Graffiti Junction). It is scheduled to open late in February.
Portillo's is holding its soft opening now. The...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs
Lower School K-Kids have been busy serving the MVA community, as well as helping to fill needs in the larger community.
Led by Ms. Kim Schield, a teacher...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator
November 29 through December 1, mentors met with students during their advisory period. They shared what their own experience was like when they took midterms for the first time and gave them tips on...
By Zehra Naqvi, Donor Relations Coordinator
Francisco Lindor, a name synonymous with excellence on the baseball diamond, has not only left a lasting mark on the sport, but he has also made significant contributions beyond the field. The baseball luminary’s...
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.
Kids at Central Florida Dreamplex were recently awarded certificates for being terrific kids this December.
Thank...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The property located at 620 West Montrose Street, Clermont, has a rich history of business operations from the early days of Clermont’s existence to the current occupant, the City of Clermont’s City Center....
By Nichole Smith
The Middle School social studies department at Montverde Academy incorporates financial literacy into their curriculum. Ms. Courtney Williams, a sixth-grade social studies teacher at Montverde Academy, has spearheaded a program she calls Financial Fridays where she takes...
Submitted by Grace Rabano and The Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club, led by Helen Ribbe, beautified the grounds at Minneola Place, an assisted living facility on S.Main St. in Minneola. With a generous cash donation, the...
Join the Full Moon Dance And Drum Circle on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 6 pm to 8 pm. at Banks Farm, 1700 Sams Lake Rd., Clermont. To learn more, visit https://bankshelfrich.com.
Dance By the Light Of the Moon.
submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club members visited with many of their Clermont neighbors at Heritage Day. They also took the opportunity to present their annual contribution to the Historical Society.
The Clermont Woman's Club is...
submitted by Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Paula Whetro, Executive Director of Building Blocks Ministries (BBM), was a guest at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont luncheon meeting. She updated the Club on BBM’s new facilities being constructed on Gadson Street in...
The sixth-grade students at Montverde Academy visited the Oakland Nature Preserve where they put on their gardening gloves and worked together to clear out invasive plants in that area.
“Going to the sixth-grade field trip to the Oakland Nature Preserve...
Residential Collection Services, Landfill Operations, Customer Service, and Residential Drop-offs will be closed on Sunday, Dec 31. Monday collection will occur on Tuesday. All collection days for the week will be moved to the next day.
Supervisor of Elections Office will...
This quarter the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation (WGHF) commemorates the Downtown Historic District’s progress in recent decades with its new exhibit Modern Day Renaissance: The Winter Garden Story. It chronicles the town’s journey from abandoned streets and empty shops...
By Mrs. Kirstin Coffman, Director of Residential Life
Howdy Partners!
The boarding students at Montverde Academy strapped on their boots and put on their best hat to head over to our watering hole (aka the Dining Hall) to enjoy a cowboy-sized meal...
December 2023
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you Clermont!
It does not seem possible that 2023 is nearly over, but as I look back, I believe it was a good year here in Clermont. I plan to spend some holiday...
Pumpkin, 7-month-old female German pincher weighing approximately 28 lbs. This adorable girl has a shiny black and brown coat long legs and sleek body. She was adopted as a puppy and just returned when her owner became pregnant and...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator
Sixth-grade students were gearing up to take their first-ever midterm exams. To help them prepare, several students from the seventh- and eighth-grade classes volunteered for the Midterm Mentorship Program.
November 29 through December 1, these...
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra is the professional symphony orchestra of Lake County composed of about 50 musicians from all over the world.
December 21 & 22 Concerts: Under the baton of conductor, Michael J. Garasi, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra...
Susan Ratcliff, an ESE teacher at Lake Minneola High School, has been teaching her students about careers, resume writing and interviews. As part of the curriculum, she had various guest speakers talk to the students about their careers.
Savannah...
Guru Indian Restaurant knows and sincerely appreciates the extremely important value of our Clermont Police and Fire Departments. To help our local First Responders, Guru Indian Restaurant recently catered complimentary holiday meals for their entire departments.
Clermont Police Deputy Chief...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Tanya Jouvert – Administrative Office Specialist
• Samuel Benavente – Adult Education Program
• Colette Pressoir – Automotive Service Technology 1
• Amanda Edgington –...
submit by Grace Rabano, Publicity Lead for Clermont Garden Club
This month's Clermont Garden Club Yard-of-the-Month for December takes us to a home at 499 E. Minnehaha Avenue and corner of Disston Avenue. Current homeowner Nefyali Rivera inherited this beautiful garden...
The Good Four Tunes, a newly formed barbershop quartet, was
featured at the December meeting of the Clermont Historical
Society.
The quartet may be new, but its members are all
seasoned performers as was demonstrated by their beautiful
harmonies on old standards like “Let...
Hi, my name is Bandi. I’m a 6-yr-old male Jackabee (Jack Russell beagle mix). I weigh approximately 12 lbs. I have a strong body with short legs. You can see the beagle in my face but all the rest is...
As a thank you for participation at our Clermont Woman's Club's fashion show, President Helen Cooney and Treasurer Debbie Milwee presented a donation to Lt.Col. J. Pylant and students of the NJROTC Program at South Lake High School. Since...
Articles and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Johnsons Village Marketplace, located in historical downtown Clermont, 550 West Avenue, celebrated an official ribbon-cutting hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce on Monday, December 18th. Conveniently located at the...
Johnsons Village Marketplace, located at 550 West Avenue in downtown Clermont, celebrated its official opening on Monday, December 18. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the business to the community.
Nestled in Historic Downtown...