A Memorial Day observance was held at Clermont Waterfront pavilion on Lake Minneola in remembrance of the men and women from Lake County who died while serving in the American Armed Forces. The program was sponsored by the Sgt....
The Orlando Cat Café proudly announces its new partnership with SPCA Florida, a highly regarded 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. A welcoming celebration will take place on Thursday, June 7th from 12 pm to 6...
Steven Robledo, a graduating student at Lake Minneola High School, received a $1,500 Beta Theta Sisters Memorial Scholarship from Beta Theta member Lucy Hage.
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, hosts an annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser. This year...
After a long day of working in the tomato fields or maintaining a house, Clermont’s early pioneers needed to relax and enjoy each other’s company. You too can relax and enjoy the company for family and friends at Clermont’s...
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is sponsoring a “Food for Fines” food donation campaign. Donations will be accepted Friday, June 1 through Friday, June 29. All food donated at the Library will benefit the First Baptist Church of Minneola Food Bank.
For...
Debra Smidt, President of the Clermont Garden Club, is pictured with the five Florida Federation of Garden Club awards that the CGC recently won. Two of the awards, “Yard of the Month” and “Garden Walk”, are events which the CGC...
For the 5th year, The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail in partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish Florida and Florida Youth Conservation Center Network will be conducting three week-long Fishing and Basic Boating Skills Day Camp On June 4...
Emergency Management officials urge weather awareness as Tropical Storm Alberto forms; Sandbags are available at five locations
The Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently at Level 3 – Monitoring as officials track the potential for severe weather this...
Doris Bloodsworth, author, and local historian was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont on May 8, 2018. Doris, who was accompanied by Clermont City Manager, Darren Gray, gave a presentation about the upcoming book “Clermont from...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Susan Tortora, Dean of External Program Development and Head Coach Track and Field, has been elected to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors.
Ms. Tortora has more than 30...
All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, the Lake County Animal Shelter, and the Lake County Extension Center will be closed on Monday, May 28 in...
Third grade students in Lake surpassed the state average on the language arts section of the 2018 Florida Standards Assessment.
According to data released by the state Department of Education late Thursday, 61 percent of Lake’s third-graders scored at Level...
Submitted by Vianca Patino
Cyclists worldwide united on May 20 at 6:30 pm in a silent and slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The Annual Ride in Silence was...
The Clermont Police Department is proud to announce that Sgt. Nicholas Bloom was recognized at the 2018 L.E.O. Awards hosted by the Orlando Chapter of ASIS International held on May 24, 2018, and was presented an award for Valor...
Lake County’s fertilizer ordinance is intended to help reduce nutrient-loading in urban landscapes by adding application restrictions using Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. The ordinance, recommended by the Keep Lake Beautiful Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners last...
The Lake County Board of Commissioners recognized Montverde Academy’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball team with an official Proclamation, presented by Sean Parks, Lake County Commission, District 2, for their outstanding season. Earlier this year, the Eagles team won the 2018...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord; making even the simplest movements such as walking, speaking, gesturing, nearly impossible.
Approximately 30,000...
Lake County’s tax roll is recording another substantial boost this year from new construction reports the Lake County Property Appraiser, Carey Baker. New home and business construction are adding over $692 million in taxable value to the 2018 tax...
Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance of those who died serving in the American Armed Forces. Formally known as Decoration Day, the commemorative started after the Civil War to honor dead Union and Confederate soldiers by decorating their graves with flowers,...
Don't Miss the SPRING SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT on May 28 at 7 pm at Gateway Church Auditorium, 15550 Country Road 565-A Clermont
Based in Clermont, the 20-piece jazz ensemble is made up of music educators, professional musicians, music students and members...
Each quarter, Groveland Chief of Police Shawn Ramsey presents an award to one of his officers for his/her outstanding accomplishments and achievements to the Groveland Police Department and the citizens of the City of Groveland.
At a recent City Council...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners today presented a proclamation to Lake County Fire Rescue and Lake EMS personnel designating May 20-26 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Lake County.
Proclamation
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service;...
Starting on the South Lake Campus in August 2018, Lake-Sumter State College is partnering with Redd Ash Technologies to provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in programming, digital/IP security, network engineering, and IT infrastructure.
“Student interns will...
Submitted by Bill Post
Summer is here as high humidity but luckily cloudy skies greeted our 92 participants who ran, jogged and walked the 3.1-mile course along the beautiful shore of Lake Minneola. This week we had 17 first timers...
Groveland is the fastest-growing city in Lake County. The city’s population went from 8,729 in 2010 to 11,528 in 2015, an increase of 32 percent.
With Groveland’s growing population comes the need for the city to secure additional office space. The...
Debra Smidt, President of the Clermont Garden Club, is pictured with the five Florida Federation of Garden Club awards that the CGC recently won. Two of the awards, “Yard of the Month” and “Garden Walk”, are events which the CGC...
The fourth Tuesday of each month is designated as an evening meeting by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. At a current evening meeting, the club welcomed members of the South Lake High School Key Club and their faculty advisors.
The Key Club...
We are kicking off our library Summer Reading Program (SRP) with a special guest! Minneola Fire Chief Jan Otero will join kids of all ages for a fun and informative story time on Friday, June 1, at 11 am...
The South Lake and 4 Corners Democratic Clubs will host a District 15 Congressional Candidate Forum on Saturday, June 2, at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, Clermont Room, 3700 South Highway 27, Clermont from 9:30 am to 12:00...
The Clermont Police Department and Women’s Council of Realtors will co-host a charity auction to benefit a new quality-of-life initiative started by the Clermont Police Department’s Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving Unit (COPPS).
The auction will be held Thursday, May...
The Clermont Toastmasters held an open house event on May 14, welcoming 22 members and nine guests for the evening. The evening’s Toastmaster, Marcia Carter, shared the history of Toastmasters International and why it’s such a great organization. In addition,...
Silkia Gonzalez, a graduating student at East Ridge High School, received a $1,500 Beta Theta Sisters Memorial Scholarship from Beta Theta member Joan Kyle.
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, hosts an annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser. This year...
Submitted by Vianca Patino, The South Lake Tablet
I had the opportunity to chat with two of the highest honored graduates at East Ridge High School, Valedictorian Alejandro Busto and Salutatorian Liliana Vela.
Alejandro Busto, Valedictorian
Vianca - Alejandro, being a valedictorian is quite...
Five local graduating High School students have been recognized as recipients of a Caribbean American Associations of Lake County (CAALC) college scholarship.
The recipients are:
Terrece Bell, South Lake High School;
Simone Sharrieff, Lake Minneola High;
Ndidimaka Udokuwu, South Lake...
Submitted by The Animal League
If you're wondering how this is 1-year-old Pointer Blend got her name, it's because she's always got a smile on her beautiful face! Smiley is a very friendly girl who does her best to try and please...
Mascotte Charter Elementary and The Kiwanis Club are proud to announce May’s Terrific Kids:
Sofia Escalante, Amy Maldonado, Emma Lowe, Giovanni Morales, Reagan Tolliver. Bradley Crawford, Cayden Santiago, Xavier Cardoza, Mariana Cabrera, Jose Ruiz, Kailee Maldonado, Desean Stover, Nohemi Bacab-Caamal,...
The Royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was held in Windsor, England on Saturday, May 19, which, coincidentally, was the same day that Clermont, Florida had its own fairy tale wedding.
The First United Methodist Church of Clermont...
The City of Groveland Fire Department held a dedication ceremony to introduce its newest fire engine to Station 94, located at 193 Cherry Valley Trail. Fire Chief Willie Morgan welcomed city officials, firefighters and residents of the community to Station...
Victoria Gomez, a student at South Lake High School, was chosen as an Outstanding Student Leader and will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Foundations for Education program. The program is in partnership with Community Foundation of South Lake. ...
As Lake County students wind down the final days of this school year, district leaders are busy making plans for the school year to come. Included are the recent appointments of two new district-level administrators.
Scott Ward has been named...
Submitted by Shahanaz Rahaman, Clermont Middle School
Six of Clermont Middle School's 8th-grade Falcons were recommended by their math and science teachers to compete in the District STEAM Bowl competition. This year, the team is comprised of Jacob Cortes, Dalton...
No student in Lake County Schools will have to go hungry during the school day next year, as breakfasts and lunches will be offered at no charge to all students regardless of household income. Charter schools may not be...
This is the third Saturday of the month and the Lion's gun range will be open for shotguns, both target and skeet shooting. Bring some friends and have some fun. The shoot runs from 8 am to 12 pm. The range is...
Five local graduating High School students have been recognized as recipients of a Caribbean American Associations of Lake County (CAALC) college scholarship.
The recipients are:
Terrece Bell, South Lake High School;
Simone Sharrieff, Lake Minneola High;
Ndidimaka Udokuwu, South Lake...
Keith Mullins, long time Clermont resident, former City Council member and owner/operator of Bacchus Vino Etcetera, was the featured speaker at the May meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society. Everyone in attendance can tell you that, if...
Allison Parker and Caroline Torres, students at Lake Minneola High School, were presented $500 scholarships and a basket with essential goodies for their dorm rooms by the South Lake Junior Women's Club.
The South Lake Junior Women's Club said that they are...
Meet Vianca Patino
THE SOUTH LAKE TABLET is proud to announce a new addition to our team: our summer intern, Vianca Patino. Vianca graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2015 from East Ridge High School and received her AA degree in general studies...
The majority of Lake County high school students who participated in a recent safety survey want to see reinforced locks and doors in their schools, a mental health curriculum integrated into their classes, and implementation of a program that...
Break out your cowboy boots, hats and jeans and join the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library for a night of rodeo fun at the air-conditioned Silver Spurs coliseum in Kissimmee.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo is the largest rodeo east of...
On Wednesday, May 9, City Healthcare, the primary care office of Dr. Aasma Riaz, was filled with patients, friends, and family to welcome Dr. Riaz to her new practice in Clermont. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce...