Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The City of Clermont hosted the 4th Annual Pups in the Park at Lake Hiawatha Preserve on Saturday, March 16th. This wonderful tradition grows each year and from the appearance of...
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...
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...
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....
Gretchen Elizabeth (Heinrich) Nolen, 53, of Clermont, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Clermont, FL to the late Dr. Werner and Martha “Marty” (Taylor) Heinrich. She graduated from...
Submitted by Reed Markham, Assistant Communication Director, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Well of Hope is a local Food Bank and Thrift Store in the Clermont area that has a mission to “Assist individuals and families toward...
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...
Friends of Cooper Memorial Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the library. The organization supports the library by raising money to help make unfunded and  underfunded programs possible. Half a century has passed since the inception of the...
Melissa Roy of Love Groveland was the Kiwanis guest speaker at the weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Melissa spoke of the growing need for people with food insecurities in the South Lake Community. Love Groveland is a non-profit organization...
Attorney Patrick Smith gave an information presentation on estate planning, trust administration and other related fields at the recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont lunch meeting.   The club meets on Tuesdays at Green Valley Country Club, at 11:30 am, except for...
Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) members, Jacki Josten and Donna Antoniotti recently attended a charity tea held for the benefit of New Beginnings!  This charity is also one of several local charities supported by CWC.   The Clermont Woman's Club is a...
On Tuesday, March 5, the Lake Sumter State College Foundation celebrated scholarship donors and the students who receive them at the 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner at Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center on the campus of LSSC.   Dr. Laura Byrd, Senior...
7Brew Drive Thru is a coffee shop that just opened at 3460 US 27 S, Clermont. 7 Brew was born from a desire to change drive-thru coffee into a fun, mind-blowing experience for everyone. The first “stand” was in Rogers,...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers A more perfect day couldn’t have been ordered for the Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In / Drive-In held on March 30, 2024. The Leesburg International Airport was a beehive of activity with planes flying in and...
The town of Montverde is gearing up for its Spring Concert in the Park series, promising an electrifying lineup of music, food, and drinks against the picturesque backdrop of Kirk Park Stage. Located at 17436 Division St., Montverde, this...
Pernell Seasonings, the purveyor of flavor, has recently held the grand opening of its latest venture - the "Taste of Louisiana" food truck. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce attended the event, officiating a ribbon-cutting ceremony that...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   On Thursday, April 18, Valor Lakes celebrated the opening of its new service organization by hosting a business after-hours for the community.  The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting of...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, located at 1900 Don Wickman Dr. Clermont, reached a significant milestone on Thursday, February 8th, with the opening of its five-story patient tower. This addition has fortified the hospital's capacity by introducing 95 new...
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...
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,...
The Phoenix Awards recognize and celebrate the valiant efforts of first responders who successfully resuscitate individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, ultimately leading to the patient's full recovery.   The  Orlando Health South Lake Hospital recently presented the Phoenix Award to Clermont Fire...
By Alexa Foxx, ’25 On Saturday, February 3, Montverde Academy hosted the 20th Annual Roger Ross Montverde Academic Tournament. Twelve teams from seven different high schools competed against each other in head-to-head competition throughout five preliminary rounds. By correctly answering a...
By Robert Burke, EagleMUN Sponsor From February 14-18, 20 experienced student-delegates attended the 61st iteration of the North American Invitation Model United Nations conference (NAIMUN), hosted by Georgetown University in Washington, DC.  NAIMUN is the largest student-led conference in the...
Written by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet Many have heard of Wreaths Across America (WAA), a not-for-profit organization whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who Serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom. But many...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue Valentine is a 3-yr-old Beagle mix weighing 29 lbs. She is very timid until she gets to know you, but feed her a treat, and she’s your best friend. She is best as...
Photos and Article by Chuck Seaver   Members of the Clermont Police Department (CPD) enjoyed a first-time-ever “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser at Miller’s Ale House, 1555 South Grand Highway, Clermont, on Wednesday evening, April 10th.  The officers helped the wait staff with serving...
By MVA Sports Berkemeier will oversee the operations of all Montverde Academy baseball teams, including its varsity, junior varsity and middle school programs. “I am thrilled to welcome Greg as our new Director of Baseball,” said Montverde Academy Director of Athletic...
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...
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...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital recently awarded two registered nurses with Daisy Awards for the compassionate care they provided to patients and their families. Jackie Tria, RN, and Danielle Oster, RN, are nurses in the progressive care unit, where they...
City of Clermont - The street will be closed for six to eight weeks beginning on April 15, as crews upgrade the underground utilities and reconstruct the roadway. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be directed around the work area. Crews...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet We, at the South Lake Tablet (SLT), 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...
By Dylan Bova, MVA Class of 2027 This past January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, students from Montverde Academy came together to raise awareness and support victims of human trafficking. The project was coordinated by Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory student...
Clermont residents have an addition to their restaurants with the recent opening of Wendy's on Hwy 50, situated across from Plaza Colina. The event saw members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiate at a ribbon cutting, warmly...
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...
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 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...
To foster economic growth and expand industrial infrastructure, Lake County Commissioners recently voted the sale of 26.46 acres of county-owned land within the Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park in Groveland. The transaction, valued at $5 million, marks a significant...
By Mr. Thomas Narducci, Middle School Social Studies Teacher In Mr. Narducci’s eighth-grade social studies class, students are delving into history in a dynamic and modern way – through podcasting. This innovative project not only engages students with the rich...
Senior Jarett Johnson a student at Real Life Christian Academy set a school record with 13 three-pointers and scoring 45 points in a single game.   His skills on the court played a significant role in the Raptors' victory over Apopka...
Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Terry as the new Healthcare Programs Coordinator. Melissa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, poised to enhance the educational experience for students pursuing careers...
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...
With the ceremonial snip, the ribbon fell, marking the official opening of Palm Medical Centera. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and guests welcomed the medical practice to the community Dr. Kellie Muniz, accompanied by a skilled staff...
  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...
submitted by Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team faced off against Real Life Christian on Monday afternoon for their senior night.  The girls showed up to celebrate their one and...
submitted by Grace Rabano, Clermont Garden Club   On behalf of the Garden Club, Helen Ribbe, Sue Randall, Donna Clement, Barbara Williams and Grace Rabano prepared floral arrangements and  spring gift bags filled with goodies of personal toiletries and sugar-free sweets....
Clermont Police Officers will trade in their patrol cars for golf carts and their ticket books for scorecards on April 26 for the 3rd Annual Conrad Buckley Memorial Golf Tournament. Clermont Police Officer Buckley, who passed away in 2020, is...
On Tuesday, April 9,  the Kiwanis Club of Clermont excitedly welcomed veterans of the 101st Airborne/Airmobile Combat Infantry Division, Company C/2/501Vietnam to its noon meeting. The veterans recently held their reunion in Clermont on April 9 – 11, at the...
By Ms. Marca Hoyle, MVA Upper School Social Studies Teacher Last weekend the Model UN team traveled to the University of Florida to compete at the GatorMUN conference. Nineteen of our EagleMUN delegates participated in mock diplomacy in three types...
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...
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