Cypress Ridge Elementary and the Kiwanis Club Celebrate September's Terrific Kids!
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Joseph Hamelin, Victoria Jones, Marley...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held an official ribbon cutting to welcome, Dr. Adrianne Ferguson and her staff of Clermont Urgent Care to the community. Clermont Urgent Care, located at 1675 Hancock Road, Suite 300 Clermont, is one...
When a man walked into A Pawn USA with the burial flag of U.S. Navy World War II veteran, Josh Barkan, the owner of A Pawn USA, knew he needed to find and return the flag to its rightful...
Saturday, October 6 is fast approaching which means the St. Matthias Episcopal Church Harvest Vendor Fair is also right around the corner. All are welcome to join the festivities from 9am to 2pm. Crafters and vendors are available to...
The Clermont Woman’s Club is preparing for the Winter Wonderland Fashion Show and Luncheon to be held at 11 am Saturday, October 20th at the Wesley Center at the First United Methodist Church on 7th St and State Road...
Every non-profit organization is interested in raising money. Let Belk stores help you by participating in our upcoming Charity Day Sale event. Start your Fall season off right, plan early, to get your 501c3 organization involved in this exciting event.
The...
submitted by Friends of Cooper Memorial Library
Thanks to everyone who turned out to browse and buy, the book sale resulted in over $6,000 in funds to be used by the “Friends” to continue supporting programs and events that otherwise...
Clermont Purchasing Director Freddy Suarez recently received the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement 2018 Award. Criteria for winning the award is measured by innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement, and leadership.
Receiving this award validates the Purchasing Department's commitment to the highest...
An art piece, created by teens participating in Thrive Clermont's 2018 Summer Pop Ups series was presented to the City of Clermont as a thank you gift for the city’s arts and culture grant which made the Summer PopUps...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
The South Lake and 4 Corners Clermont Democratic Clubs will host a meet and greet for candidates running for office in the November 6 General Election on Monday, October 1, from 6 pm -8 pm at Jack’s Barbeque, 100...
The Senior Saints Ministry of New Jacobs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Rte. 50, Clermont, is sponsoring a 7 day, 6 nights bus trip to Memphis, TN on June 23-29, 2019.
The cost of the trip is $670 which includes...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Minneola (September 15) It had been two years since the East Ridge High School girls cross country team had competed at the Hawk Invitational at Lake Minneola High School. Back then, the...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that three students who participated in the Florida Keys International Competition for Young Talent were selected to perform as part of the Winner’s Circle Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall in November.
Yilin "Selina" Xu,...
A transformation is being seen in historic downtown Clermont as the city's economic base strengthens and renovations continue.
Many South Lake residents are new to the area and don't realize that Clermont, specifically historic downtown Clermont, is rich in historic memories.
Do...
Kids Scream For Ice Cream: This month's Coffee with Clermont Mayor Gail Ash was held at Yummi's Frozen Yogurt and Cafe, located at the corner of 8th and Montrose in Downtown Clermont. The coffee begins at 10 am.
Yummi's opens...
Members of the American Legion Post 55, Clermont and Post 239, Groveland-Mascotte joined with Boy Scouts of America Troop 551, Clermont to address the growing problem of hunger in Central Florida.
The latest Eagle Scout project of Troop 551, led...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the relocation and rebranding of The Cycling Hub to Trek Bicycle Store, located at 1675 Hancock Road, Suite 600, Clermont.
Becky Davis and her husband Bryan love...
Submitted by The Animal League
Cappuccino is a Dachshund Blend that is about 1 year old and is 14 pounds. This sweet boy loves to play and is good with other dogs.
Come on out and adopt me or one of...
Celebrating a decade of production, the Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program is seeking original photographs of Lake County waterways for its beautiful Adopt-a-Lake calendar. The top 14 photographs, as chosen by a panel of volunteers, will be published in the...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at a ribbon cutting on Friday, September 7, to celebrate Montverde Academy’s New Science Building Expansion.
Montverde Academy, located in Montverde, is a private non-profit college-preparatory school that serves grades PK3-12. The...
The Florida Department Of Health In Lake County Wants You To Be Prepared For A Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be joining the Ready Campaign in promoting this...
Lake County Manager Jeff Cole recently announced his appointment of Elisha Pappacoda to the position of Director for the Office of Communications, beginning Sept. 8.
“Elisha has developed strong working relationships with the media and stakeholder groups throughout Lake County...
THE WINNER OF THE AUGUST DRAWING IS MARCIA BROWN
Marcia won a $50 Gift Certificate to Guru Indian Restaurant
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news to its readers. The TABLET,...
Ebo Entsuah is getting noticed all over town: on signs, in the news and in person. He is running for seat 5 against incumbent Diane Travis and taking his civic duty seriously. Catching up with Ebo wasn't easy but we...
by clermontwaterfrontoffice
This weekend at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun, 79 people ran, jogged and walked the 3.1-mile course along Lake Minneola. Despite the heat and humidity, 7 participants managed to record new Personal Bests. There were 25 first timers and representatives...
East Ridge High School students and production team brought great energy to the musical “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell
Review by Joan Kyle
"Blood Brothers" is suspense from the beginning to the end as fraternal twins are separated at birth and grow up...
Florida Fall Flavors
Sept. 19 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Dr. Clermont
Learn ways to incorporate Florida fall flavors at meal time. This class will discuss nutritional content, where to purchase locally, and how to make...
The friends of Cooper Memorial Library will join Culver's of Clermont Share Night on Tuesday, October 2, from 5pm – 8pm. Friends of Cooper Memorial will receive a percentage of the sales during the 3-hour event. In addition, raffle...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first Walk Like MADD 5K event for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D) on Sept. 15, at 8am, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located at 100 3rd St., Clermont.
M.A.D.D is an incorporation that...
The Clermont Police and Fire Departments hosted a moving 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. The solemn ceremony was a stirring and memorable tribute to a historical tragedy.
An emotional documentary in remembrance of the lives lost...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Dr. Judy Husbands and the team of Clermont Rehab and Wellness Center (CRWC), to Clermont at an official ribbon cutting.
Dr. Husband's is a chiropractor serving Clermont and the surrounding area. Her...
The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Salsa and Sips Festival and judging from the happy faces on the partygoers, it won’t be the last. The joyous celebration was held on Minneola...
by Michelle Delaney
Today Marks the Anniversary of The 9/11 Attacks
It may have been 17 years ago but I remember the day as if it were yesterday. I was heading to work on I-4 after a meeting in Orlando when...
Submitted by The Animal League
This exuberant pup is a 3-month-old Lab Blend. We think Jaylene will grow up to be 50+ lbs. She is a very happy and outgoing puppy. She does well with other puppies, and she would...
Eleanor and Dave Lofgren recently celebrated their 70thWedding Anniversary. Many long-time residents of Clermont remember Dave as the principal of Clermont High School. Eleanor is known throughout the community for her service in her church and community.
I had the occasion...
Clermont – The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a Special Event Showing of the ballet Spartacus on Monday, September 10, at 1:45 pm in Room 108 B.
Spartacus is a ballet by Aram Khachaturian. The work follows the...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Titusville (September 8) On Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the Space Coast to compete in the 46thannual Astronaut Invitational at the Chain of Lakes...
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently recognized 46 communities as 2018 Healthy Community Champions. This is the third year in a row that Clermont has earned this designation and the only Lake County city to do so this...
Each year Clermont honors the memories of the victims and heroic first-responders who died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and a thwarted attack on the Capitol.
On Tuesday, September 11 at 10 am, Clermont Fire...
Great News For Students, Inquisitive Minds and Book Borrowers!
The Lake County Library System and Lake Sumter State College had recently gone before Clermont City Council requesting $77,000 to extend Cooper Memorial Library's hours of operation. The county and LSSC...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first “Break the Silence - Stop the Violence 5K” to benefit the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will take place on Oct. 6, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located...
THE WINNER OF THIS MONTH'S DRAWING IS MARCIA BROWN.
Marcia wins a $50 Gift Certificate to Guru Indian Restaurant
The mission of the SOUTH LAKE TABLET is to spread community pride and awareness by providing positive news. We concentrate on the...
Clermont HomeGoods opened on Sunday, September 9 from 8 am to 9 pm. HomeGoods is located at 1718 East Highway 50, Clermont. Check it out and see what it's about.
Other events happening during the month of September
September 5-8
East Ridge...
City Council Denied the Location of a Tire Center on Citrus Tower Boulevard and US Highway 27 After Residents Strongly Objected
Clermont City Council considered a conditional use permit to allow Tire Choice, a tire store with 8 bays on property to...
Clermont Police Department will host a four-mile Bike with a Cop event for children and their families on, Sept. 14, 2018, from 6 p.m. - 7 pm, at Waterfront Park located at 100 3rd St.
Officer Todd Harris partnered with...
The Florida Festivals and Events Association's (FFEA) mission is to promote and strengthen the festival, event and fair industry in Florida.
This year the City of Clermont Events team was, once again, recognized by the FFEA for its creative and technical...
The Lake County Library System and Lake Sumter State College recently went before Clermont City Council to request a contribution of $76,000 to extend the hours that Cooper Memorial Library would remain open on Fridays and Saturdays during this...
You spat in a tube, you mailed it off, and you got that email. Your DNA results are ready, Now What? Allison Ryall can help you learn the ins and outs of how to understand your DNA results.
What is...
Sommer's Gardens is a homegrown, Florida Licensed Nursery that specializes in hybrid Brugmansia (Angel Trumpets).
In the mid 80's, back-to-back freezes forever changed the landscape of Florida. Sommer Gardens suffered great losses, nearly all of its living plant inventory was...