submitted by Donna Digennaro
Joanne Apel, long-time member of the Clermont Woman’s Club & a former president, is shown above giving a check for $250.00...
Matlack’s Outlet Garden Center and Tree Farm on C.R. 561, south of Hwy. 50, has been chosen as the Clermont Garden Clubs’ “Holiday Yard...
If you haven't begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, you are late.
Save time. Consider shopping South Lake
There are still some great events before the end of...
Submitted by The Animal League
Brigadier is a Boxer/Pointer Blend that is about 2 years old and is 65 pounds. Brigadier is very playful and...
On December 4, the Clermont Police Department released a video on its social media outlets challenging first responders and the community to participate in...
By Larry Oskin
The Florida Angler recently opened at 786 West Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont. The co-owners, Ashley "Ash" D. Condon and Jonathan Acosta wanted...
More than 660 runners, many of them dressed in holiday festive attire, were greeted at the finish line by Santa at SommerSports Twilight 5K...
The VFW Auxilliary Post 5277 received a check from Plant Food Systems Inc. in Zellwood to help veterans, active military and their families. Member...
Battle of the Badges, a crowd favorite, is back for another fun rivalry for charity.
On December 18, the Clermont Police Department will compete against...
By Grant Mollett
Mount Dora - December 11
The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Mount Dora High School this past Tuesday to...
This season the Caponi's Cannolis School of the Arts presented Meredith Willson's The Music Man Jr. on December 15th.
The young cast worked very hard...
If you haven't begun shopping for your Christmas gifts, you are late.
Save time. Consider shopping South Lake
Saturday, December 22
Sleigh
The Clermont Performing Arts Center
During the busy...
The City of Minneola was filled with twinkling lights and sounds of holiday merriment on Saturday, December 15.
Main Street was lined with people eagerly awaiting...
Acts of Kindness
The children and staff of the South Lake Montessori School have been filling backpacks with toys and the American Legion Post #55 have...
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.
This month's Terrific...
Nearly 400 students earned a degree or certificate from Lake-Sumter State College on Saturday, December 8, at the 59th Commencement ceremony.
“I am proud of...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the community. edibles gifts and treats, located at 2413 S. Hwy 27, Clermont...
by Martin Proctor
Groveland's Downtown Festival Park is a temporary use of existing City property that will ultimately become part of the highway 50 realignment/bypass...
The Clermont Police Department looks forward to participating in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers event at 9 am December 21 at Target, 2660...
The City of Minneola will host its very First Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 pm. The Parade route encompasses...
Groveland residents turned out in the thousands to see the annual holiday parade, which was one of many seasonal activities the city-sponsored on Saturday....
submitted by Bill Post
It is beginning to feel a little more like Winter here at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun and along with that came...
Submitted by The Animal League
Meet Evan!
Evan is a German Shepherd/Lab Blend that is about 12 weeks old and will be 75-85 lbs. full grown....
Commissioner Leslie Campione was unanimously chosen as the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Chairman during a recent board meeting.
Commissioner Campione, District 4, who...
By Stuart Wilson, Mango Tree Arts
The Thrive Clermont organization held a Thrive Supporter’s Brunch on Sunday, December 9 at The Lab Hair Studio in...
Support the East Ridge High School Knights Band, and enjoy the Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert at the Ridge.
Clermont Garden Club member Arline Jelly presented a beautiful Poinsettia for display to the Cooper Memorial Public Library.
An interesting fact about this plant: The Poinsettia...
By Larry Oskin
Congregation Sinai helps our community celebrate all Jewish holidays with special events, educational programs and services. Congregation Sinai has been serving the...
Jingle jangle all the way to Minneola for the smooth sounds of the Osceola Arts Big Band, back by popular demand! Hear their live,...
Santa Claus spread extra holiday cheer today in Clermont
The man in the big red suit could be seen greeting people at Clermont Fire Station...
Winter Landscapes and Gardens
Dec. 15 from 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m., Lake County Extension Center, 1951 Woodlea Road., Tavares
The Winter Landscapes and Gardens class...
Get a special delivery on Christmas Eve…. Your precious pet!
Holidays are happier with pets! Surprise your family with the gift that keeps on...
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.
Terrific Kids at...
by Donna Digennaro, South Lake Historical Society
The South Lake County Historical Society invites you to come by the Historic Village any time during the...
Only a few more weeks until Christmas and lots of holiday to-dos to help get into the holiday spirit.
December 14 at 6:30 pm and...
You may have noticed holiday elves running along Crittenden, Sampey Roads and Hwy 50 in Groveland last Saturday around 8 am. The elves were...
Umatilla - December 3
The East Ridge High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Umatilla High School this past Monday to play in its second...
You won’t want to miss the Clermont Performing Arts Center’s (CPAC) special December lineup.
Two-holiday shows, an Emmy-winning producer and Clermont’s first-ever dueling piano show...
Light Up Groveland offers a day of fun for everyone. The day will kick off with an Elf Run at 8 am and end...
Rapper Drake recently posted a photo on Instagram of him wearing a Montverde Academy Basketball uniform.
Aubrey Drake Graham known as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer,...
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
Clermont parkrunners started off the month of December the only way a
runner would: with a 5k. The holiday season is...
Lake County firefighters have teamed up with the Lake County Animal Shelter on a common mission this holiday season: to save shelter pets. Together,...
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization that supports Lake Louisa State Park, is holding their 4th...
The small-town charm of downtown Winter Garden is even more pronounced during the holiday season when its historic streets become adorned with festive decorations...
submitted by the Animal League
Meet Blissy!
Blissy is a Schnauzer Blend who is about 4-years-old and is 55 pounds. Blissy is good with children and...
Carols, Parades, Runs and Fun. Get Into The South Lake Holiday Spirit.
Wednesday, December 5; Friday, December 7; and Saturday, December 8 at Woodlands Lutherans Church
The Living...
The City of Clermont has announced the winners of the 2018 Light Up Clermont parade.
Best Performing Group
First Place - Shooting Stars School of Performing...
This morning the Lake County Board of County Commissioners hosted the annual State of the County presentation in the County Commission Chambers of the...
Montverde Academy is proud to congratulate our Theatre Department, who recently competed at the Florida District XII Thespian competition with overwhelming success, achieving seven...
By Larry Oskin, contributing writer for the South Lake Tablet
With over 500 dogs successfully rescued since its opening in the past three years, Polka Dogz...








































