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...
The Kiwanis Division 9 Lt. Governor Alan Garcia conducted the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. He reminded the members that the evening meetings, held on the 4thTuesday of the month, are in an out-of-the-box format...
Clermont Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is hosting two entertaining shows this weekend.
On Friday, May 18 at 2 pm - Charlie Grinker presents Five Stops On Your Way To Mars
FIVE STOPS ON YOUR WAY TO MARS
STOP#1 – KITTY HAWK, NORTH CAROLINA
STOP...
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club celebrated a record day at their shooting range last Saturday. Many shooters have begun bringing their own targets. A lot of patrons are bringing the entire family.
Coffee and donuts are served at the shooting range. Beginners can...
On May16, the Seventh Annual Clermont Ride of Silence will take place at Waterfront Park starting at 6:30 pm. The mission of the Ride of Silence is to honor bicyclists killed by motorists, promote sharing the road and provide...
Information furnished by Irv and Sandie Stacy
Over the years, the game of golf has become less popular especially among the millenniums (20-40 years old) causing courses across the United States to close. Some of these popular courses are being...
This gorgeous little lady is a 2-month-old Yellow Labrador Blend. Michelle is going to get big, likely over 60lbs, so she is looking for a home with ample space for her to run around and explore. Michelle is a very playful...
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...
Three Montverde Academy students enjoyed the amazing opportunity of performing with Yo Yo Ma, the world’s most celebrated cellists, and Colin Jacobsen, violinist and composer.
Montverde Academy was invited by The Orlando Philharmonic to send three representatives from our MVA...
Saturday, May 5th was a great day for visitors at Clermont’s Historic Village because they got to see Warren McFarland in action. Mr. McFarland is a very lively 95-year old who spent his working career with Seacoast Rail Road...
Dayna Rivera Colon, a graduating student at South Lake High School, received a $1,500 Beta Theta Sisters Memorial Scholarship from Beta Theta member Terry Moherek.
Beta Theta, a chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, hosts an annual Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser. This...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. Our club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
On Saturday, May 12, hundreds of women and their male advocates kicked up their heels at Clermont Waterfront Park in an all-day Sommerfest Fun and Fitness Festival focusing on women.
The day began with a Girlz on Fire Sprint Triathlon...
This year Groveland City Council interviewed five potential candidates for the City Manager position, and in March, Mike Hein was unanimously chosen as the new city manager. It was a sharp move on the part of the council. The new...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks and School Board Member Marc Dodd are inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversations, an outreach meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Orlando Cat Café, 532...
The Clermont City Council proudly acknowledged Chief of Police Chuck Broadway’s recent elected role as President of the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI).
The FCJEI provides a unique educational environment for criminal justice leaders in Florida, offering educational programs...
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...
Drop by Building Blocks Ministries' Plant Sale. Purchase a perfect gift for Mom and support a worthy cause.
The Plant Sale will be held Friday, May 11, from 9 am - 2 pm at the Garden Center, 548 US Highway 27, Minneola.
All...
Groveland City Council Member John Griffin, who has served on the city council since 2002, announced today that he will not seek re-election but does intend to fulfill the rest of his term, which ends in November.
Griffin, a Groveland...
The 7th Annual Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC) Jerk Festival promises to be better than ever. Stuart Wilson, the new president of the Clermont-based CAALC, believes this year's festival will be fantastic. “With the lineup we have, this...
Quilts to Books is a service learning project. Students design quilt squares based on a topic from their curriculum. Staff and members of the community sew the squares into beautiful quilts. Thirty-one quilts will be on display at the...
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Clermont was selected as one of six American cities to host a Gran Fondo-style cycling event proving, once again, Clermont is the “Choice of Champions.”
City officials and community leaders gathered near the imminent site of Victory Pointe to hear...
Members of The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently officiated at a ribbon cutting to welcome AMD Care Management into the business community. AMD Care Management provides professional concierge service to seniors by helping them understand their choices in a...
Ellen Bachmeyer, Psychotherapist, Life Coach and founder of Aging with Heart, was the recent guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. Her presentation was on aging and the associated events that occur in our lives which she referred...
Student-athletes present Congressman Webster with a signed basketball, commemorating an undefeated season and national championship title
Montverde Academy’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball team presented Florida Representative Daniel Webster with a signed basketball. Earlier this year, the team won the 2018 GEICO National...
The Clermont Woman’s Club held its installation of new officers on Tuesday, May 1, at a luncheon at the Outback Restaurant in Clermont.
The General Federation of Women’s Club Seventh District Director, Susan Boreman of Apopka, came and conducted the...
Submitted by Hilary Allen, Athletic Director
Monday, April 30
The baseball Team defeated Ocoee in the play-in game of the District Tournament by a score of 8 - 7. Anthony Dorak had the game-winning hit in extra innings.
Tuesday, May 1
The baseball...
Terry Moherek, a charter member of Beta Theta, an Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) philanthropic organization, recently presented a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake and Sumter County. Lucy Hage, also a member of Beta Theta, sits...
This month, Groveland Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) Business of the Month goes to Krispy's Fried Chicken!
For decades, Krispy Fried Chicken, located at 307 E Broad St., Groveland, has been serving mouth-watering fried chicken, chicken livers, wings and sides to...
Clermont Toastmasters (clermonttoastmasters.org), will hold an Open House to meet members, talk about the importance of communication skills in all aspects of life, and learn how Toastmaster’s clubs work.
“Clermont Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive environment where members have...
The Blessed Sacrament Council of Catholic Women (BSCCW) is using the proceeds from its annual Spring into Fashion lunch and fashion show to support local organizations. The event featured fashions from Dress Barn. Proceeds from the event was presented...
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark Clinic to the south Lake community at an official ribbon cutting. The newly opened health-care clinic is located at 910 West Myers St., directly adjacent to SR 50 in...
By Doris Bloodsworth
Although there has not been a Groveland or Clermont High School in south Lake County since 1993, the spirit of the alumni is stronger than ever.
On April 21, the Groveland Greenbacks celebrated their annual reunion, and the...
It was a beautiful morning to take a couple of laps around Lake Hiawatha Preserve for 95 participants in Saturday morning’s 5K parkrun event. Six runners completed the course with new personal bests.
Finishing first was Windermere teen Mason Taylor,...
Are you looking for a teaching opportunity for next school year? Join us at Lake County Schools’ premier hiring event of the year!
We are a friendly district with a hometown feel less than an hour outside of Orlando. To...
During Florida’s rainy season, outdoor activities often go hand-in-hand with the buzz of disease-carrying mosquitoes. Lake County Mosquito & Aquatic Plant Management is reminding residents of the health risks associated with mosquitoes as they become more active in the...
Saturday, May 5 was a fun-filled day in Clermont. The Clermont Trolley, the newest addition to Historic Downtown Clermont, proved to be a tremendous park-and-ride success. For the first time, the trolley traveled along its route down the streets of...
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a strategic initiative in 35 Florida counties that focused on the investigation and subsequent arrest of those manufacturing, delivering or trafficking controlled substances. During this...
The Clermont Woman’s Club honors and thanks Clermont Service workers on “Make a Difference Day” every year.
On April 20th, members of the Woman's Club prepared home-made sandwiches, baked goods and snacks and delivered them to Clermont Fire and Rescue,...
Chaz Williams, Taylor Harpes, and Lisa Gey, owners of Evolv Kitchen, celebrated the grand opening of their customizable meal planning service on Saturday, April 28. Members of The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the official ribbon cutting to...
Epika Salon and Boutique celebrated its grand opening recently with family, friends, patrons and the friendly professionals at the salon. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting to officially welcome the salon into the business community.
The...
Toco is a 6-month-old Labrador and Terrier Blend who is looking for his forever family! Toco will be between 45-55 lbs once he's fully grown, so he's looking for a home with a yard to run and explore. Toco is a very...
Erika Shanoff, owner of Erika's Tea Room and president of the Clermont Downtown Partnership, had a vision and the vision included a trolley.
Clermont's first trolley was introduced to the community on Friday, May 4 by Erika and members of the...