Clermont’s City Council approved the rezoning of a 12.3 acre mixed-use site located adjacent to Victory Pointe and the South Lake Trail, along Carrol Street. The site is the home of Clermont Builders Supply, a long-time lumber yard that...
Clermont Planning and Zoning gave its stamp of approval on a new Marriott TownePlace Suites, to be built on a 4.07-acre site located about ¾ mile east of U.S. 27 at Omar Street and Hwy 50.   The proposed development...
Advent Health's groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of a healthcare facility in Minneola. Located near the Minneola interchange off the Florida Turnpike on Hancock Road, the four-story hospital promises to be a beacon of health to the growing population...
South Lake County was recently represented at the 68th Annual North/South Game Banquet by South Lake High School running back Kevens Charles, South Lake High School Head Coach Brad Lord, and wide-received Braylon Knauth of Lake Minneola High School.    
The scent of freshly cooked fried chicken wafts through the air, drawing eager diners into Bojangles, the new, fast-food restaurant, that opened at the intersection of Hwy 50 and Plaza Collina Blvd., Clermont.  The atmosphere is buzzing with excitement as...
Brianna and Beau are bonded, Mom and Son Chihuahua mix. Brianna is the smaller one (hopefully she only had 1 puppy!) She is 3 years old and weighs approximately 9 lbs. Her son Beau is 2 yrs and weighs...
submitted by Clermont Garden Club   Bringing us into 2024, Clermont Garden Club's Yard-of-the-Month is the home of Rich Fisher at 10914 Crescent Ridge Loop in Clermont. This hidden gem is the perfect oasis adorned with a beautiful Angel Trumpet Brugmansia...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions”  is a book about Clermont, spanning the Ice Age era, the first area's Native Americans, the founders of modern-day Clermont, and the years leading up to 2019. The book...
On Thursday, January 4,  Amore Italian Ristorante celebrated its 1st anniversary. The festivities began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. As a token of appreciation to the community, owners Julian and Alda Serjani served...
From the moment Portillo's opened its doors, the line has extended out the door showcasing the town's eagerness to indulge in the hot dog/hamburger haven.  The ample parking space makes the experience more accessible, and despite the lengthy queue,...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   Clermont remained a sleepy little town in 1952 with plenty of available vacant land that led some to dream big and sharpen their entrepreneurial abilities. Dreams became reality for A.W. Thacker when he purchased...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy   Students in Mr. Tom Narducci’s eighth-grade social studies class participated in a Shark Tank-style project for their midterm exam. Students were tasked with developing an idea of a good or service that can have...
Clermont Performing Arts Center is compiling a lineup of live shows for the 2023-2024 Season. Tickets are currently on sale for: July 15, 8 p.m. - Ron Feingold Comedy Series: Ritch Shydner Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. - Absolute Queen Sept. 15, 2 p.m....
By Grace Rabano, Clermont Garden Club Clermont Garden Club members worked with children at Head Start on E. Desoto St. in Clermont to plant vegetables (such as beans and squash) in their fall-raised garden beds. The gardens are a project...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Iain Plank, Class of 2023 alum, has returned to campus to volunteer his time with EA Sports Gaming at Montverde Academy. When he was a student at MVA, he was a member of the...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet  The Clermont Police Department held its monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, March 20. The Clermont Woman’s Club, 655 West Broome Street, hosted the event. Pam Schmitz, publicity chair for The...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, advises Republican voters of the upcoming March 19th Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Democratic voters should take note that the Democratic Party is...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The grounds of 655 West Broome Street, Clermont, have a rich history beginning with the early settlers of Clermont and the education of their children who resided in the area. From a one-room schoolhouse...
On the evening of April 13th, the Clermont Performing Arts Center was transformed into a runway of hope and empowerment as the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) hosted its 15th annual Bras for the Cause and Boxers Too fundraiser....
  Two residents of Clermont, Tod Howard and Otis Taylor, Jr., have officially qualified for the remaining term of Seat 2. This seat was vacated due to the passing of the dearly missed Jim Purvis.   Both candidates bring with them a...
By Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET   We, at the South Lake Tablet, have found that our community is the home of people with blended backgrounds, possessing an assortment of talents, interests, and experiences. Many of these unique people go far...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET Caponi’s Cannolis School of the Arts is a successful dream of Angelo and Jennifer Caponi. A husband-and-wife team that in 2005 had a vision of bringing the assistance of inter-disciplinary assistance to children in...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont has long supported the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) and this year is no exception.    The GCCF’s mission is to provide financial assistance, support, and comfort to persons fighting cancer who live in the South...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Everything Local Co, 789 West Montrose Street, Clermont, on February 10th. The new business is in the downtown section of the Clermont Historical District,...
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation April 8 was a busy day for Montverde Academy, which centered around all things STEM and Innovation! Full Sail University brought their Tech Fest to Lindor Hall for students in grades 8-12 to explore...
Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in August 2024.  At the State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting in Tallahassee yesterday, President Bigard presented...
The Ray Goodgame $1,000 scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for our community. The honoree embodies the essence of excellence and leadership. Megan Gerwig of South Lake High School is a student who...
Jennifer Hightower, Program Coordinator at New Beginnings of Clermont, recently presented Debbie Milwee, Treasurer of the Clermont Woman's Club with a plaque acknowledging the support and contributions made to New Beginnings from CWC. New Beginnings is one of several...
After years of neglect, the property on the SW corner of Grand Hwy and Pitt Street is being transformed.  Lockhart Management Group, LLC will serve as the developer and general contractor of the residential property. This development will boast approximately...
By Max Zhang, President of the Upper School Chinese Club, Class of ‘25 On Friday, February 9, the night before the Lunar New Year, the Upper School Chinese Club organized a festive photo session where students were encouraged to pose...
Story by Chuck Seaver   Chelsea King Burney was a young, healthy, and happy expectant mother excited about the arrival of her baby boy in a few months. Chelsea and her husband, Brian, were looking forward to getting started with their...
Join Clermont Police Department’s own Officer Joshua Rappoport when he joins the Central Florida Enforcers Hockey Club, Inc. - Central Florida Enforcers at the home of the Orlando Solar Bears for hockey with a purpose - to raise awareness...
Montverde Academy has earned a place on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and...
What do your plans look like for Friday night, April 20th?  Rain or shine, bring your friends, and enjoy sampling a variety of over 20 wines at participating downtown local businesses at the Clermont Wine Stroll. Tickets are $25 per person...
By MVA Sports The Montverde Academy boys basketball team has won its unprecedented eighth national championship, and the Eagles end the 2023-24 season with a perfect record. The Montverde Academy boys basketball team defeated Paul VI 79-63 in the championship game...
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake Sumter State College Lakehawk track athletes have come off the blocks strong in their inaugural season. After starting the season with indoor competitions from January to March, the team has transitioned to outdoor competition through May....
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the addition of men’s and women’s golf teams for the upcoming 2024-25 season, becoming the seventh sport sponsored by the College. The teams will be located on...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Salt Shack on the Lake, 846 West Osceola Street, Clermont on Monday, February 5th. Salt Shack on the Lake combined the ribbon-cutting with...
The Cross Ridge Exchange, a new retail destination, is on the brink of transformation just south of Clermont Landing, between Wal-Mart Supercenter and BJ’s Wholesale.  With 500 feet of prime frontage along Highway 27, additional entry points via Cross...
Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC) launched a new Animal Welfare Fund at the City of Clermont’s Annual Pups in the Park.  The CFSLC has served the South Lake Community for over 25 years and is excited to announce the...
Lake Minneola Dentistry recently opened at 210 N Hwy 27, Suite 5 Clermont.  The South Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting to welcome Dr. Tara and her staff to the business community.     For more information...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces Early Voting (EV) for the March 19th Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election. Early Voting for the PPP will be held Thursday, 3/7 – Saturday, 3/16 at twelve convenient locations to serve...
by Pam Schultz, Clermont Woman's Club   It is the goal of the Clermont Woman's Club to help and encourage women to further their education in both traditional and non-traditional careers.    President Helen Cooney and Scholarship Chairman Carol Spaldi have announced CWC's...
Montverde Academy Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious art awards and recognition programs in the United States and Canada, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards considers works regionally for Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards, with...
submitted by Chuck Seaver   The Kiwanis Club of Clermont (KCC)  has been planning a new “Swim Safety Program” for implementation this summer. The program will focus on awareness and education for the youth in South Lake County.    To help fund the...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is now offering electronically certified (eCertified) copies of eligible documents recorded in the Official Records, such as deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, liens, marriage licenses, powers of attorney, notices of commencement,...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5277 and the Women’s Auxiliary Unit held its annual student scholarship and teacher appreciation luncheon on Saturday, January 13th at the William Alred Suggs Memorial Post, 855...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue I’m a 7 yrs young brindle pit mix and weigh 38lbs. I currently spend my day lounging in my swimming pool bed playing with my blankies and toys.  I love to have visitors...
Liquor Land of Groveland recently held its grand opening at 104 E Broad St, in Groveland, the City with Natural Charm. The business boasts an extensive selection of spirits, wines, and beers at competitive prices.   The South Lake Chamber...
The Orlando Cat Café will offer a ‘Lifetime Care for Your Pet Seminar’ on May 2nd from 6 pm to 7 pm. The informative session is taught by Shelley Thayer, Executive Director of SPCA Florida and Sanda Soletti, Marketing...
X
X