Michelle Delaney, Author at South Lake Tablet

Orlando Health Imaging Center Now Open In Clermont

Michelle Delaney — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:13:23 +0000

Lake County residents now have convenient access to a wide range of advanced diagnostic imaging services with the opening of the new Orlando Health Imaging Center, located at 17331 Pagonia Road in Clermont.

The South Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated the center’s opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, welcoming this new healthcare resource to the South Lake community.

The Orlando Health Imaging Center features experienced medical teams and advanced imaging technology designed to provide highly detailed images and accurate results. These services help physicians make informed decisions, support timely diagnoses and guide patients toward appropriate treatment and recovery.

By offering multiple imaging services in one convenient location, the center provides area residents with greater access to important diagnostic care close to home.

Imaging services offered include: CT Scans, PET/CT Scans, Mammography Screenings, Ultrasounds, X-rays, 1.5T MRI.

The opening of the Orlando Health Imaging Center represents another step in expanding access to quality healthcare services for Clermont and the surrounding Lake County communities.

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Clermont’s Enchanted Forest of Trees Returns November 21 With More Than 100 Holiday Displays

Michelle Delaney — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:43:32 +0000

One hundred trees. Thousands of twinkling lights. Endless holiday magic.

Each holiday season, Victory Pointe transforms into Clermont’s beloved Enchanted Forest of Trees, creating a spectacular holiday destination filled with beautifully decorated trees designed by local businesses, organizations and community groups. This year, the City of Clermont is inviting the community to take part in the magic by sponsoring and decorating a tree of its own.

With more than 100 trees filling the forest, participation opportunities are limited and expected to go quickly.

The City will provide the trees and electricity, while participating businesses, organizations and community groups will have the opportunity to transform their trees into unique holiday displays.

Participants should keep the following guidelines in mind:

Trees must be decorated with outdoor-safe LED lighting and ornaments.
Full details regarding approved decorating materials will be provided at the time of application.
All decorations must be family-friendly and tastefully presented.

Each year features a new theme for the Enchanted Forest of Trees. Participants are encouraged to embrace the annual theme and let their creativity shine or take an entirely different approach. From elegant and traditional to whimsical and unexpected, the possibilities are endless.

In addition to community recognition and bragging rights, participants will have the opportunity to compete for awards in three categories:

- - Most Creative – Recognizing the display that delivers an unexpected and imaginative design.
  - Favorite Use of the Theme – Honoring the tree that brings the annual theme to life in the most memorable way.
  - Best Overall – Celebrating the tree that combines creativity, presentation and holiday spirit.

With thousands of visitors expected to experience the forest throughout the season, participating organizations will have a wonderful opportunity to showcase their creativity and share their holiday spirit with the community.

The Enchanted Forest of Trees officially opens November 21 and will remain on display through January 2, offering residents and visitors plenty of opportunities to enjoy this treasured Clermont holiday tradition.

Guests can stroll along the trail at Victory Pointe and discover more than 100 uniquely decorated holiday trees, each reflecting the creativity, personality and festive spirit of its designer.

A daytime visit offers an opportunity to admire the intricate decorations and imaginative details. After sunset, thousands of twinkling lights transform the forest into an enchanting nighttime experience.

Visitors can walk the trail or park at the Clermont Boat House and enjoy the short walk to Victory Pointe.

Whether participating by decorating a tree, discovering a favorite display or simply enjoying the holiday atmosphere with family and friends, the Enchanted Forest of Trees continues to be a special tradition that brings the Clermont community together year after year.

More Clermont Holiday Festivities

The Enchanted Forest of Trees, located at 1050 Victory Way, is just one part of Clermont’s holiday celebration. Residents and visitors can find additional information about these community events through the following links:

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Clermont to Celebrate the Holiday Season With ’80s-Inspired “Christmas Rewind” Tree Lighting

Michelle Delaney — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:20:35 +0000

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Lake County Shelter Launches Pets For Vets Adoption Promotion (Nov 12-30)

Michelle Delaney — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:05:23 +0000

The Lake County Animal Shelter will honor veterans this Veterans Day with its Pets for Vets promotion, waiving adoption fees for veterans from Nov. 12-30. The promotion encourages veterans to visit the shelter, meet adoptable pets, and find a new best friend to share life’s adventures.

“Veterans have given so much in service to our country, and we are deeply grateful for the sacrifices they’ve made,” said Whitney Boylston, director of Lake County Animal Services. “We hope to show our appreciation by offering a gift that brings comfort, companionship, and unconditional love. Adopting a pet can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, and we hope this gesture brings veterans as much happiness as they have given to others.”

The Lake County Animal Shelter offers adoption counseling Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1 to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.

Every adoption includes:

Spay or neuter surgery
Initial vaccinations
A microchip and personalized identification tag
A lifetime of love!

Veterans can visit the shelter throughout the promotion to meet adoptable pets and find their perfect match. To learn more about the adoption process and view available pets, visit lakecountyfl.gov/165/Adoptions.

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Planting Knowledge In The Community: Plants for Cooper Memorial Library And Clermont City Hall This November

Michelle Delaney — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:30:56 +0000

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 programs, civic activities and community outreach.

For the month of November 2026, Clermont Garden Club member Diane Wilson loaned a Desert Rose (adeniumobesum) to Cooper Memorial Library. A desert rose is a deciduous succulent shrub native to regions of the Sahara, tropical/subtropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This succulent thrives in full sun (>6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily). Indoors, the plant is best near a bright south- or west-facing window. The plant requires a fast-draining cactus, succulent, or gritty mix amended with perlite or pumice to prevent water retention. Allow the soil to drain completely, and water when the top inch of soil feels dry. You will be rewarded with vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms from spring through fall.

Ruth Webb loaned a potted Fuzzy Cactus (family Cactaceae) to Clermont City Hall. This relatively slow-growing, low maintenance cactus has long trailing stems with soft, white, hairlike spines. This easy-care cactus is ideal for hanging baskets or tall containers due to its trailing growth habit of hairy individual stems. The plant thrives in a fast-draining cactus, succulent, or gritty mix like that described above. Water only when the soil is fully dry. Bright, indirect sunlight or partial sun is preferred to avoid the harsh direct afternoon heat that can scorch plant stems.

Clermont Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our clubhouse at 849 West Ave. in historic downtown Clermont is available for rental for meetings, birthday celebrations, showers, etc. See clermontgardenclub.org for more information.

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Nick Geinosky Of Cornerstone Hospice Foundation Visits Clermont Woman’s Club

Michelle Delaney — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:40:53 +0000

submitted by Gladys Epps, The Clermont Woman’s Club

The Clermont Woman’s Club is recently welcomed Nick Geinosky, Philanthropy Director of Cornerstone Hospice Foundation to it’s monthly club meeting. Cornerstone Hospice, which the Club supports, started in the early 1980’s by a dedicated group of volunteers in Eustis. It has grown into the largest not-for-profit hospice in the country.

The Women learned of the many services offered by Cornerstone Hospice that you would expect – such as supporting patients pain control, managing symptoms, and ensuring comfort in the times nearing end of life. Nick educated the group about the many additional supports provided by Cornerstone for the entire family, especially kids services, Good Work to assist with last wishes, Final Salute for well deserving military veterans, and Hospice House.

The Clermont Woman’s Club is a Federated Woman’s Club chartered in 1927. It is a non-profit service organization and by fundraising throughout the year, they can support international, national, and local charities. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month (September through May) at their clubhouse at 655 W. Broome Street and 7th Street, Clermont. For more information see www.clermontwomansclub.org.

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Lake County Clerk’s Office To Close For Veterans Day (Nov 11)

Michelle Delaney — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:43:50 +0000

Kelly LaFollette, Lake County

All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The closure includes the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W. Main St., Tavares; the Records Storage Facility, 313 S. Bloxham Ave., Tavares; Clerk and County Finance, 315 W. Main St., Tavares; the South Lake Branch Office, 290 Citrus Tower Blvd., Suite 116, Clermont; and the North Lake Branch Office, 902 Avenida Central, The Villages.

To make an online payment for most fees and fines owed for traffic and criminal cases, visitwww.LakeCountyClerkFL.gov/CLERKPay. Payments by phone will be unavailable on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Normal operating hours for payments by phone are from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, or from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday, by calling (352) 608-3008.

For those looking to make payments by check or money order, submit documents for recording, or deliver court documents for filing, the Clerk’s Office offers convenient drop-box locations for these services, which are available 24/7. Drop-boxes are located in the following three areas:

Downtown Tavares (at the Library Services Administration Building)
418 W. Alfred St., Tavares
Pickup Time: 2:30 pm., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
Leesburg (near the Lake County Tax Collector’s Office)
1720 N. Citrus Blvd., Leesburg
Pickup Time: 10:30 am., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
Clermont (behind the Citrus Tower Village Publix Shopping Center)
290 Citrus Tower Blvd., Suite 116, Clermont
Pickup Time: 10:45 am, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)

Items may also be mailed to the Lake County Clerk’s Office at P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. Please allow ample time for delivery and processing. For a list of available online services, visit www.LakeCountyClerkFL.gov/about-us/remote-services.

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Light Up Center Lake Clermont – Become a Sponsor! Help The Kiwanis Club Of Clermont Keep The Magic Of Christmas Shining Bright In Our Community!

Michelle Delaney — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:55:29 +0000

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont is inviting local businesses and community supporters to be part of one of Clermont’s most beloved holiday traditions – Light Up Center Lake!For just $200, your business or personal name can shine bright all season long! As a sponsor, your name will be featured on signage displayed along the lakefront throughout December, giving the community a chance to recognize your support while enjoying the beautiful holiday light displays.

Each year, Kiwanis Club of Clermont volunteers work hard to maintain, improve, install, and display the festive Christmas lights surrounding Center Lake, creating a magical holiday experience for residents and visitors alike.

But the impact of your sponsorship goes far beyond the holiday lights!

Your contribution helps support the Kiwanis Club’s many programs and community initiatives, including scholarships, Terrific Kids, Head Start Reading, Bringing Up Grades, and youth leadership programs such as Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids, and Aktion Club. The club also honors local veterans by placing flags at their gravesites each Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children throughout South Lake County, one child and one community at a time.

Here’s how to help make the season brighter!

For just $200, your business or name will be recognized on a sponsor sign displayed throughout December.

Light Up Center Lake Celebration: Friday, December 4, 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to spread some holiday cheer, promote your business, and invest in the future of our community!

Let’s light up Center Lake and make a difference together!

For sponsorship information or to become a sponsor, contact the Kiwanis Club of Clermont today!

Every light makes a difference, and every sponsor helps keep our community shining bright!

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Tavares Celebrates “Christmas Past and Present” at Annual Christmas Parade And Celebration

Michelle Delaney — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:10:17 +0000

Caitlyn McGhee, City of Tavares

Downtown Tavares will come alive with holiday cheer Saturday, Dec. 5, for the annual Tavares Christmas Parade and Celebration. This year’s theme, “Christmas Past and Present,” celebrates the memories and traditions that make the season special.

The festivities begin at 5 pm with the Christmas Parade on Main Street and Ruby Street and entertainment in Wooton Park. Families can enjoy live performances, “ice” skating, holiday photo opportunities, snowstorms, a towering Christmas tree, a movie in the park and food vendors.

Santa Claus will arrive by seaplane in Wooton Park at 7 pm for visits with families. The celebration concludes at 9 pm.

Entertainment Schedule

5 pm: Festivities and entertainment begin in Wooton Park.
5 pm: Christmas Parade begins.
7 pm: Santa arrives in Wooton Park; visits with Santa begin.
9 pm: Event concludes.

Parade Route

The parade will begin near the Freedom Flag on Sinclair Avenue, travel east along Ruby Street, and then turn west onto Main Street. Parade traffic will continue west along Main Street and finishes at Sinclair Avenue.

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Please plan ahead for the following restrictions:

Friday, December 4

No overnight parking in Wooton Park.
No overnight parking along Rockingham Avenue.

Saturday, December 5

3 am: Rockingham Avenue closes between Ruby Street and Main Street.
3 am: Main Street closes between St. Clair Abrams Avenue and Sinclair Avenue.
4 pm: All streets along the parade route, including Main Street and connecting side roads, close. Ruby Street remains open to local traffic until the parade begins at 5 pm.
Approximately 7 pm: Roads reopen following the parade, except for the sections listed below.
Until 10 pm: Ruby Street remains closed between Rockingham Avenue and Main Street. Rockingham Avenue remains closed between Main Street and Ruby Street.

The City of Tavares invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season and make new holiday memories in America’s Seaplane City®.

For more information, visit the Christmas Celebration page.

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Day Of Service And Community Blood Drive (Nov 14)

Michelle Delaney — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:49:04 +0000

by Reed Markham, Leesburg Florida Stake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

The Lake County community is invited to join with members of the Leesburg Florida Stake in giving thanks through service. Our fifth Annual Day of Service and Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th, 9am to 3pm. This year there will be one location – the Stake Center at 2615 Waycross Ave, Eustis. We have moved this day into November to help with conflicts with other holiday events.

Adults, children and youth are invited to participate in a variety of service projects to support organizations within our stake boundaries. This year’s projects include:

Making blankets and pillows for The Haven, which supports victims of domestic violence
Table favors for special meals sponsored by The Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter Counties

Tactile ornaments for the blind or sight impaired clients of New Vision for Independence (This charity is also one of the organizations selected for the 2026 Giving Machine)
Food collections for Lake Cares Food Bank. Items recommended include soup, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce and pasta. (other shelf-staple food items may be brought as well)

There will be displays by JustServe.org, Lake County Health Department and several of the organizations listed above.

In conjunction with the Day of Service, there will be a OneBlood Community Blood Drive where you can serve by giving blood. Donating the lifegiving gift of blood is a small way to follow Christ’s example of giving of self. Our goal is 100+ units! The registration link to schedule a time is below:

https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1803504

Our Stake Day of Service and Community Blood Drive is a wonderful opportunity to give the gift of service and to invite your friends, neighbors, coworkers and others to join you in giving service.

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