Article and photos by Donna Wong, LMHS XC Parent
It was a gorgeous morning on the Hill this past Saturday as the Lake Minneola Hawks hosted the 13th Annual Hawks on the Hill XC Open. More than 16 teams participated...
Led by Coaches Leon Florez and Blake Rubeor, the Lady Knights kicked off this season with a couple of home matches at Legends Golf and Country Club.
The team has started the season 5-0. Seniors Ava Pike and Alondra Vargas-Negron, along with underclassmembers Alexandra Remaklus,...
The vacant CVS Building located at 4405 South US Highway 27, (intersection of Hartwood Marsh Road and US Highway 27), may be transformed into a hospital-based, off-campus emergency clinic providing emergency services and care to the residents of South...
A few spots are left for entertainers and vendors for "Fiesta on the Lake". This is the city of Groveland's first Hispanic Music & Food Festival!
Groveland, the City with Natural Charm, will host the "Fiesta on the Lake" at...
Employers are invited to participate in a career fair to hire talent for open positions. Meet and interview potential employees on Wednesday, Sept 20 from 10 am to 1 pm at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 S. Hwy...
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
Four coordinated suicide attacks were carried out by al-Qaeda, an Islamic terrorist organization, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. Nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners. The hijackers crashed the first two planes into the Twin...
by Coach Grant Mollett
Photos contributed by Dave Worthington
September 9, 2023 at Lake Minneola High School,
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Hawks on the Hill Invitational, hosted by Lake Minneola High School. This...
submitted by Nichole Smith
Montverde Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2023, to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated Educational Technology and Innovation Center. MVA is grateful to all donors whose generous financial...
submitted by the Animal League
Scrabble is an adorable 3 ½ year old male Rat Terrier/Chihuahua blend weighing in around 22 pounds. He is so sweet and friendly, comes running to you with literally a big smile on his face. ...
Clermont will carry on the local tradition of honoring those who were killed during the terrorist attack in 2001. The ceremony will be held Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 am at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 South...
Green Mountain Pizza, located at the Sunnyside Plaza on Highway 50 at 1209 Bowman St., Clermont, has a menu to attract all food lovers: Homemade bread and sauces, hand-tossed brick oven pizzas, burgers, wings, hot subs, calzones, stromboli, pasta...
The Teamont Cafe had its grand opening on Tuesday, September 5, on the Lake Sumter State College South Lake Campus at 1250 N. Hancock Rd., Clermont. The cafe was filled with LSSC students; some were reading, some enjoying a...
submitted by Beta Theta ESA
Since 1979, members of Beta Theta-ESA have balanced their lives with Good Friends, Good Works, and Good Times; never losing sight of their mission to continue their "Never-Ending Story."
During the summer sabbatical, members kept...
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...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clermont (EHRHC), 2901 SR-50, Clermont, celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, September 6th. The hospital, complete with a pharmacy, officially...
Workforce Development Month was established by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) to celebrate the significant impact workforce development programs have had in re-building our economy, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.
“Workforce...
Submitted by The Animal League
The excitement is building as the much anticipated Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament to support The Animal League draws closer. The Volunteers of The Animal League promise September 23, 2023, will be a day of...
The theme for the 3rd annual Makers Market Community Event is Celebrate America! Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women are hosting the event, located at 720 12th Street, Clermont on Friday, September 8 from 4...
Save A Lot
CLOSING: Save A Lot, a discount supermarket chain, located at 1203 W. Highway 50, ste 1, Clermont, will close its doors on September 30th. Save A Lot, located at 13375 W. Colonial Dr. in Winter Garden, will...
Minneola's Kicking Cancer Charity Kickball Tournament is scheduled for September 30 at 9am at Minneola Trailhead Park. Rain or Shine. Teams are forming now. There will be Food Trucks, Games, Bounce Houses, and more. A trophy will be awarded...
by Coach Brad Lord
Date: 9/1/2023 - Opponent: The First Academy
Final Score: The First Academy 21, South Lake High School 20
Place: SLHS Eagle Stadium
Game Summary: The Eagles lost a close one at the First Academy this past Friday night 21-20. Costly...
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...
submitted by The Animal League
Buddy is an adorable 2-year-old Chihuahua blend with the most soulful eyes. He weighs approximately 13 pounds, is super sweet and friendly. He loves to cuddle and play with his people and his fellow dog...
by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
After 13 years of dedicated service, A Forever Home Animal Rescue (AFHAR) in Tavares, Florida has lost its building lease and is now desperately seeking to purchase a property to call home, along with...
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Jeff Warren, Quiana Peterson, and Marcus Mustin
Deland, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in their second regular season meet today – the Deland Invitational...
by Coach Timothy Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The East Ridge Boys Cross Country team finished seventh at the Deland Invitational on Saturday Morning at the Sperling Sports Complex in Deland, Florida. The boys were just edged out by one...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Village
The journey of a set of 10 books to Clermont’s Historic Village started a few years before COVID shut down the world when a couple from Clermont walked into the Hannible Square Heritage...
Article and Photos by Audrey Davis
The Clermont National Golf Course, located at 2601 Diamond Club Drive, is adding a marketplace-style restaurant to its location.
According to PGA Member and Clermont National On-Site Professional Rick Stewart, this new addition aims to...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Over the summer, Tyler Price, a rising sophomore in Montverde Academy’s Theatre Conservatory, screened one of his recent short films, "Dream On," at The Enzian Theater, a nonprofit arthouse movie theater in Maitland, Florida....
Lake-Sumter State College proudly welcomed students to campus today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with opportunities. This year is especially remarkable as LSSC opens its brand-new campus location in the Four Corners, located in the...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
The Fall Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 534 Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast will be held at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The rain date will be...
The Toastmasters will not have a meeting on September 4th due to the Labor Day Holiday but will return on September 11th.
On Monday, September 18, Clermont Toastmasters will host an open house at 7 pm. The theme for the...
submitted by Living Hope Church, Celebrate Recovery
We’re celebrating our 11th Anniversary and you’re invited! Join us at Living Hope Church on Thursday, September 21st for an amazing night of celebration and testimonies.
Festivities begin with a PARTY from 5:00 pm...
First Friday Food Truck And Music Continues in Downtown Clermont
Discover the excitement of First Friday Food Trucks brought to you by Clermont Main Street! Immerse yourself in a food truck spectacular this upcoming Friday. Wander through the heart of...
Back to school season is in full swing and Lake Libraries are here to help!
Take a look at some of the great resources available to students:
1. Get free tutoring with Tutor.com. Students can connect with a tutor from 3 p.m....
By Savannah Miller, Yearbook and Journalism Teacher
Congratulations to the 2022-23 yearbook staff on receiving an overall ranking of “All-Florida” from the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA), placing last year’s yearbook, “All Day, Every Day,” in the top 30 yearbooks...
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...
Tropical Storm Idalia
Monday, 8/28/23 at 3 p.m.
Lake County is under a tropical storm warning in advance of Tropical Storm Idalia.
TS Idalia remains a very unpredictable storm that is forecast to become a major hurricane with landfall expected between...
On Saturday, August 26, Villa Pass, Maronda Homes celebrated the grand opening of two of their new model homes. The event was held at 4996 Lyric Dr., Mascotte.
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the...
Lake-Sumter State College will close all campuses at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 29 and remain closed on Wednesday, August 30 in anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia.
Classes are canceled for Wednesday, August 30. Students should watch for separate messages...
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane and could impact Central Florida as soon as tomorrow evening.
Be sure to heed local and state warnings and directions. Know where storm shelters will be set up in your...
The Lakeview High School, Winter Garden, Class of 1973 will be holding its 50th High School reunion on Saturday, October 14th, from 4 pm-11 pm, at the Elks Lodge, 700 9th Street, Winter Garden, Florida.
All members of the Class...
Submitted by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Image contributed by Dave Worthington
August 26, 2023, Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened up the 2023 regular season today, as they competed in the Whispering Pines...
submitted by the Animal League
Brother and Sister, Carlo and Luna, are looking for their forever home together and are 5 ½ years old. Not only are they both beautiful long-haired kitties, but they are very friendly, affectionate and cuddly....
submitted by Coach Timothy Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The official 2023 Cross Country season kicked off for East Ridge High School on a very humid, but overcast Saturday Morning at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness. The annual cross country...
submitted by Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
The South Lake High School Football Eagles Played Matanas High School on their home field.
Final Score: Matanzas 30 South Lake High School 8
Game Summary: The Eagles kept it close in...
Congressman Daniel Webster thanked the Kiwanis club members for their service to the community. He explained his current efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in government and the importance of balancing the budget. He said he is committed to producing...
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...
Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont President
Ms. Bettie has been a Kiwanis Club of Clermont member since 2017 and has remained active in several areas of the club since then.
She helps the USA Veterans with grocery savings by clipping...
Athena Pelvic Therapy celebrated its grand opening at 738 8th Street in downtown Clermont on August 23. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
Athena Pelvic Therapy specializes in pelvic therapy treatment services for all...