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 -...
Get to know the men and women of the Clermont Police Department.
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Citrus Tower's Holiday Light Show, a favorite of young and old, is back again this holiday season from 7 pm-9 pm each night until the end of the year. Get into the holiday spirit.
Enjoy the free event...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rheumatology Care Associates and Brijcare Family Medicine celebrated their official double grand openings with two simultaneous ribbon cuttings at a ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Priya Prakash...
2023 The Year of Blessings
As we begin the Christmas Season, we want to tell you how thankful we are with the many people who gave their time, talent, and treasures in 2023. It gives us great joy knowing that...
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...
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...
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...
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....
NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTH LAKE
Portillo's Coming To Clermont at 1251 East Highway 50, Clermont
The new restaurant will open in the new development on Highway 50, just half a mile east of the US27/Highway 50 intersection on the lot next...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hurricane Ian blew across Center Florida and left a mess but it could have been worse. The sustaining winds and torrential rains left a lot of broken branches, fallen trees and electrical outages.
A look at the Trail at...
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...
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...
The Cross Ridge Exchange, located just south of Clermont Landing between Wal-Mart Supercenter and BJ’s Wholesale, features 500ft of frontage on Highway 27, with direct access, and additional access from both Cross Ridge Road and shared access from BJs...
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...
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...
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we pride ourselves on the service we provide and the recognition we receive for a job well done. When we look back on 2023, we can do so with satisfaction, knowing that...
SJRWMD Water News
If you are looking for a peaceful place to explore nature and take in beautiful scenery, look no further than one of the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 42 conservation areas.
The District manages more than 425,00...
New Beginnings of Central Florida is dedicated to helping the homeless and less fortunate in South Lake County, to revitalize their lives through counseling services, work, and affordable housing.
Co-Founder Steve Smith and Executive Director notes, “Some people think that...
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...
The Groveland Historical Society and Museum is hosting a Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec 16 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Historical Museum at 243 Lake Ave., Groveland.
All types of items are available.
If you'd like further...
Community spirit is often created and nurtured by a sense of unity, connection, and shared identity among individuals.
Clermont is an example of a community creating community magic.
Below are only a few of the magical memories being created by and...
The City of Groveland partners with Hope International Church and local sponsors to provide 430 pizzas and 350 two-liter cokes, to community residents.
During this national pandemic, many families have experienced personal hardship as it relates to food sources and options. ...
Johnsons Village Marketplace will be opening soon.
The nostalgic marketplace is located in Historic Downtown Clermont next to Clermont Historic Village (on the corner of West and Minneola).
Johnsons Village Marketplace is a one-stop shop offering an onsite butcher, deli...
Orlando Health is hosting four hiring events the week of October 10, 2022.
When and Where:
Monday, October 10, 2022
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
83 W. Miller Street, Orlando, Fl 32806
Classrooms 1 and 2
Recruiting...
Four Beta Theta pledges have officially been installed into Beta Theta- ESA, a service organization that was chartered nearly 45 years ago in Clermont.
Kassier Murry, Patti Carresquillo, Donna Graham and Michele Barnard Pines were welcomed as Beta Theta's newest...
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...
submitted by The Animal League
Cuddles is a 6yr old, 7-pound Chihuahua blend and she is looking for her forever family. She is on the lower energy side and would love to sit next to you on the couch or...
By Coach Grant Mollett, Girls Cross Country
Photos contributed by Jeff Warren and Dave Worthington.
Winter Garden, Florida (September 23)The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School Invitational in Winter Garden on Saturday...
Donate food and accepted items during the month of May at your local library.
Donated items must be unopened, unexpired, and in their original package.
Each item will equal $1 of forgiven overdue fees:
dry food items (e.g. spaghetti, raisins, cereal)
...
Costco Wholesale, the long-awaited membership-only warehouse club, is now open in the Plaza Collina Shopping Plaza, Hwy 50-Clermont. Fans and spectators arrived early Tuesday morning (November 14) to take advantage of the special pricing and lots of food samplings.
The...
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to welcome April Smith to the role of Executive Director of Athletics. She is an accomplished leader with a mission to cultivate a positive, teamwork-focused environment and a competitive spirit to heighten performance.
“I am...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
In a time when downtown Clermont remained dark at night, and electricity would be promised to the downtown businesses and streets by the summer of 1915, there would be a matrimonial union that...
Submitted by South Lake High School Coach Lord
On Friday, November 3, the South Lake Eagles challenged the Olympia Titans at South Lake High School.
Final Score: Olympia 28 South Lake 0
Game Summary: The Eagles fell on Senior Night to the...
Congratulations to Find Feed & Restore on the groundbreaking of Hannah Grace Gardens!
Hannah Grace Gardens provides affordable housing which allows working families to keep more of their income for other essentials like food, medicine, education, childcare and transportation.
The organization...
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...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership recently hosted the Downtown Clermont Mega Food Truck Rally. There was something to enjoy for everyone -- a free concert by the Anita Drink Band, 30 diverse food trucks, craft vendors for shopping, entertainment, a...
Some Things Are Worth Waiting For
Salt Shack (formerly Lilly's On The Lake) will be opening in Downtown Clermont. Looking forward to Good Food, Good Views, Good Company. This is the second Salt Shack to open in Florida. Salt Shack...
Congratulations to all of Clermont's Hometown Holiday Parade and Enchanted Forest of Trees participants:
The BEST - Parade Winners:
Best Marching Band: East Ridge High School Band
Best Adult Float: South Lake Elks Club
Best Decorated Vehicle: Lincoln Park Rams
Best Performing Group: Shooting...
Though it will be difficult to fill the boots of Fire Chief Carle Bishop, David Ezell appears to be a good fit. Ezell is a born and raised Floridian who has served more than 25 years rising through the...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Special Olympics Florida is headquartered in Clermont, Florida and this year it hosted its National USA Games in Greater Orlando with the Triathlon Race held at Lake Minneola in...
submitted by Nichole Smith, MVA
From June 11-14, Michael Damon, Montverde Academy’s Sports Information Manager, attended the College Sports Communicators (CSC) annual workshop in Orlando at the World Center Marriott Resort, participating in various informative panels and discussions to learn...