By 1st Lt. Cris Coniglio, PAO, Randy Bolinger, Steve Cox
In honor of the Civil Air Patrol’s 80th Anniversary, the Mayor of Leesburg, Mayor John Christian presented the Lake Composite Squadron a Proclamation celebrating this momentous occasion. The Mayor spent...
Hi there – My name is Ally – I’m not just a dog, Oh Woof No!!! I am a big hug full of therapy and unconditional love with just enough bravery and a lifetime of loyalty. Loyalty is one...
The Animal League, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, has announced the details of its 4thAnnual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”.
The best thing about the Puttin’ Fore Paws tournament...
The Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra will present their Saint Patrick’s themed concerts entitled “Irish Eyes” with an appearance of “Soloists of the Orchestra”. This will be a smaller group of talented musicians who will passionately play a special “Les...
The Animal League
Whoever said 13 is unlucky? The Animal League is extremely happy to announce that its favorite Halloween tradition, the “Howl-O-ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest”, is being held on Halloween (October 31). This highly anticipated parade is...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual South Lake Business Awards Gala on April 18 at Bella Collina....AND THE WINNERS ARE
JOHN MOORE - Citizen of the Year Award. This award honors a person who displays extraordinary...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club (CGC) spent a morning preparing mini-Easter baskets with fresh flowers, which were generously donated by Winn Dixie in Clermont. The ladies additionally prepared larger baskets filled...
Article and Pictures by Grant Mollett, M.ED
East Ridge High School
Hernando Beach, Florida: The East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the nature coast to compete in the Weeki Wachee Invitational at the Weeki Wachee Preserve. The...
Drowning remains the leading cause of death in children and because kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often wander away from their families and caregivers, making them 160 times more susceptible, the Clermont Police Department has created a scholarship...
Submitted by Martin Proctor
On January 10 Groveland City Council officially removed George Rosario from office as Mayor of Groveland by a 3-0 vote (see details). At the next meeting, Vice Mayor Dina Sweatt was sworn in as Mayor. Her...
Lake County and the City of Clermont will host the 2021 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Softball State Championships beginning Tuesday, May 18 and running through May 22. Admission is $9 per day if purchased in advance and...
1 Mile Fun Run, 5K/10K
The race course begins on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake campus, includes the challenge of the South Lake Trail via the Hancock Extension, and ends back on the Lake-Sumter campus with green beer to...
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a...
Submitted by The Keep Clermont Rural Team
Friends,
On Tuesday, October 26, the County Commission will be considering a “settlement agreement” to grant the Boutros Family and Pillar homes the right to build 102 homes on Lakeshore at Suggs Road.
This project...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
The exciting City of Clermont Art Walk is rapidly moving toward its opening later this fall. The unique Art Walk partnership has been created with local area developers and a Nashville resource to...
Niagara Bottling funds new equipment for
Lake Minneola High School Band program
Niagara Cares, the charitable division of Niagara Bottling, recently awarded a grant of nearly $67,000 to Lake Minneola High School. The funds from Niagara Cares will be used...
On Friday, June 22 at 11 am, the one and only JiggleMan will entertain young and old alike at the Minneola City Hall.
JiggleMan has entertained at countless schools, libraries, and festivals in Florida and has performed numerous times on...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Peaches and I am a 3-yr old female domestic shorthair. I am very loving and affectionate and purrrrrr like a motorboat! I do like to play with toys, so maybe we could...
Ron Heller, a former professional baseball player, entertainer, radio and TV talk host was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Ron is an author of (12) books all written after his 70th year. Ron talked about...
On Saturday, March 5, at 8 am, Lake Sumter State College will be holding its annual Shamrock Shuffle; a St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K.
Beginning at the Lake-Sumter State College, South Lake Campus, this family-friendly race runs around the South Lake...
Clermont’s Rush Allstars Cheer parents, friends, fans, and staff are so very proud of the SavageCatz, and Sabercats teams as they compete this weekend at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in the D2 Summit Cheerleading National Competition.
What is the...
Curl Up & Dye, located at 792 W. Montrose in Downtown Clermont, is a full-service hair salon recently opened and ready to provide a day of pampering.
On Mondays, the salon also offers an exclusive pamper day just to spoil...
Lake County’s official Christmas tree, themed ‘Pawliday Wishes,’ is designed this year to help bring awareness to Lake County’s homeless pets.
“The goal of the tree is to showcase the county’s support for the Lake County Animal Shelter and offer...
On June 12, 1948, the Women's Armed Services Integration Act was signed by President Truman. It allowed women to serve as permanent, regular members of the military. To commemorate the historical moment, Michael's Foundation is hosting a "Woman's Veterans Day"...
NASA has long encouraged citizen scientists and has a variety of programs that support their mission to “pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.” Montverde Academy sixth grade students have been participating in one such...
Millions of Americans will celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22.
The City of Clermont has declared April 'Water Conservation Month" and asked each citizen and business to help protect our precious resource, by practicing water saving measures and becoming...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Superior Residences of Clermont, 1600 Hunt Trace Boulevard, held a Bingo Fundraiser on August 17th to support the fight to end Alzheimer's Disease.
The fundraiser included bingo, raffle drawings for gift baskets donated by the...
IDEAS FOR MOTHERS DAY
May 12
Building Blocks Ministries Plant Sale (Get a perfect gift for mom)
Clermont Performance and Arts Center (Mom would really enjoy - HINT)
May 12
Ultimate Three Event Pro-AM Tournament(see SLT Events)
Minneola Library's BIG Book, Bake and Yard Sale...
Cornerstone is expanding its offering of support groups to help community members who may be struggling with the loss of a loved one, the pressures of being a caregiver or just feeling anxious and discouraged by work, school and...
GROVELAND - The Groveland City Council recently named J.S.J. Unlimited, LLC, the Business of the Month for April. The locally owned and operated landscape company, at 14435 Division St. in Groveland, was founded in 2011 and has been headquartered...
The City of Groveland will hold its annual 2018 Light Up Groveland festivities on Saturday, December 8. This year’s event will include new activities that will center around a new venue, called Groveland’s Downtown Festival Park, which will debut...
The Village Goldsmith was ready to celebrate its 26th Anniversary and also being chosen for the 4th consecutive year as "The Best Jewelry Store in South Lake County when along came Covid-19.
Betty, Jose, Matt, Monica and Jim chose to interrupt...
East Ridge High School Drama department presents QUILT on the Main Stage at East Ridge High School.
QUILT is a collage of stories for, from and about the NAMES Project A.I.D.S. Memorial Quilt, the most powerful piece of spontaneous art ever created....
Eve's Garden-Groveland recently celebrated its opening at 19300 County Rd 33, Groveland and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to host a ribbon-cutting to welcome Eve's Garden to the business community.
Eve's Garden, Inc., established in 1982, is a...
By Imogene Jones
Clermont Florida is the “Choice of Champions” and the Starbound Performing Company Elite Team is part of that championship spirit! The team of 11 performers, ranging in ages from 6 to 14 years old recently completed their...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Congratulations to Grassy Lake Elementary's Terrific Kids Chosen this November!
Owen Link, Anaya Gonzalez, Brooklyn Flint, Teddy Diebold, Ayden...
The Mid-Week Farmers Market at Montverde announced that its Summer Vacation is in effect from Wednesday, June 13th through Wednesday, August 29th. The Market, held in Montverde’s Kirk Park since January 10th, 2018, will resume September 5th, the first Wednesday...
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
The Clermont City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24 looked short on paper when it started, with only two items of unfinished business and one of new business. But a little over three hours...
Montverde - The Wednesday MidWeek Market in Montverde’s Kirk Park has closed until further notice. According to Market management, the decision came prior to September 12th’s event following its return from Summer Vacation on September 5th. The Market opened...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Rabbi Moshe Dubinksy of the South Lake Chabad welcomes the entire Jewish Community to attend and observe the annual High Holiday services. After founding Chabad South Lake here in Clermont in November...
Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway and members of the Traffic Unit recently attended the Statewide MADD Law Enforcement Recognition banquet.
The Clermont Police Department was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement, Officer Bell was recognized for Outstanding Dedication to...
Clermont Woman’s Club member, Ollie Emory, presented a check to the Board of Take Stock in Children at its annual Corporate Spelling Bee Competition in MT. Dora. This is one of the local charities that the CWC supports.
Ms. Emory...
Ride of Silence is held during National Bike Week. It is an annual event observed worldwide honoring those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road...
Submitted by the Animal League
This charming puppy is just 2 months old and looking for a forever family. Finnegan is a Beagle Blend, and we think he'll be a medium-sized dog (around 30-35 lbs) once he's fully grown. Finnegan is...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has selected Jennifer Grafton, MBA, CPA, as the hospital’s new chief financial officer effective April 1, 2021. Grafton transitioned to Orlando Health South Lake from Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital.
“We’re excited to welcome Jennifer...
Lake County is encouraging county residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at a collection event.
Lake County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit will be accepting items from 9 am...
Long-time South Lake resident Robby Walker, age 52, father of six, developed a fever, tested positive for COVID-19 which rapidly progressed into pneumonia in both lungs. His prognosis wasn't good.
His wife Susan wouldn't give up hope. Robby needed ECMO...
Windy Hill Middle School has been named an AVID National Demonstration School, the second Lake County public school to earn the distinction.
“I could not be more proud of the hard work put in by our students, teachers and staff...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is encouraging voters to take advantage of Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting Options for the Presidential Preference Primary Election. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot be sent to your home is March...