The Seventh Annual Steak on the Lake, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Florida, will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 27844 Lake Jem Road, Mt. Dora, FL
International business consultant and keynote speaker Scott...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Clermont Woman’s Club member Debbie Milwee visited the Clermont Historic Village Museum recently with a generous donation from her organization to the Clermont Historical Society. Debbie presented the check to CHS Treasurer Dieter Grube...
South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) Breakfast Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College is the seventh president of Lake-Sumter State College, and the first female to hold the role. As president, Dr. Bigard is focused on...
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they are.
This month Chuck Seaver, president of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont visited Central Florida Dreamplex...
The Town of Oakland is inviting the public to a new art and history exhibition “’Hold Fast to Dreams’: Celebrating Black History in Oakland.” The exhibit’s soft opening will be held during Oakland Heritage Day from 10 a.m. –...
Thom Kieft, 2023 Board Chair of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, presented the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award to Maia McClone of Lake Minneola High School at January's Chamber Breakfast. The Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors exceptional students...
Clermont Main Street, a non-profit organization comprised of businesses who are passionate about investing in the longstanding heart of Downtown Clermont, hosted its inaugural State of Clermont Main Street on Thursday, Jan. 19. The event was free to the...
Below are only a few of the exciting events happening in the South Lake Community this weekend. See more events by visiting, the SLT CALENDAR
Jan 20th Clermont
Wine Stroll - from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in Downtown Clermont. 15+ local...
On a sunny, pleasant Monday, January 16, floats, cars, bikes, walkers and marching units paraded from McKinney Park to Clermont's Waterfront Park keeping the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Alive.
The celebration continued after the parade at Clermont's Waterfront...
submitted by the South Lake Art League
South Lake Art League (SLAL) president Lisa Harris and show director Kathy Henderson announce that its Elementary School Art Show is now on display through February 5th at the South Lake Art Gallery,...
Thrive Clermont currently has applications open for the spring Teen Advisory Council (TAC). Applications will close on January 31st and will only accept 20 students per semester.
What is TAC? - TAC is the leadership development program where students have the...
submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
A Last Will and Testament offers a rich resource of information for genealogical purposes. But the will is only the beginning of the records that may be available. And of value to the...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and Florida Health in Lake County encourages women to visit their healthcare provider to be screened for cervical cancer and learn more about preventing cervical cancer through lifestyle change and vaccination.
“It’s important for...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) has announced this month that Executive Director Kathy Smith will be retiring at the end of the month. Smith's successor, Laura Michalski has also been announced...
Attached are the names, of the Terrific Kids from Groveland Elementary School for January 2023.
The students represent the Pre-K, VPK, and Kindergarten through 5th Grade students, who were chosen to represent their class as Terrific Kid for the month...
Article and pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Opening ceremonies at Groveland's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration were conducted by Mayor Evelyn Wilson. Wilson welcomed the community to the free event that included, food vendors, fresh produce stands,...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 and the Women's Auxiliary Unit, Clermont held its annual student scholarship and teacher appreciation luncheon on Saturday, January 14th.
Local students were recognized by both...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club (Dist. 7)
The Clermont Woman's Club recently donated to the charities they support in the South Lake Community. Donations were delivered to the Cooper Memorial Library, New Beginnings, Canine Companions, Find, Feed & Restore,...
The community will memorialize Dr. King’s advocacy for peace and togetherness through a series of commemorative live performances, educational tributes, parades and more.
On Sunday, January 15th - Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 12:30...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
South Lake County residents have a free opportunity to take advantage of healthier lifestyles and perhaps shedding a few of those holiday pounds that seem to add up so easily.
Orlando Health has announced...
With 2022 officially in the books and the New Year underway, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are looking forward to the year ahead and the opportunity to build on recent growth. Since 1959, LANGD has provided...
Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for the first coffee and conversations of the new year.
Coffee with the Town Manager will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, on the porch of the...
In January, the Cagan Crossings Community Library will host two sessions run by the University of Florida Lake County Extension Services featuring curriculum from the American Heart Association.
Healthy for Life: Feed Your Potential
Session 1 will focus on the role...
Wekiva Youth Camp in Apopka, FL is a residential nature camp sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (FFGC) for the purpose of instilling a love and respect for the REAL, NATURAL Florida in our youth through nature study, conservation...
Amore Italian Ristorante is open! Located at 2608 S Hwy 27, Suite 100, Clermont (Next to Foxtail). Chef Julian grew up in Albania and since he arrived in the United States in 1999 has been in the restaurant business....
For the 20th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. In 2022, Public Works staff oversaw the installation of approximately 500 new...
The deadline to submit an application for Mural Application Phase 3, the final phase, is due January 15, 2023. Local artists that are interested in submitting artwork to be considered for Minneola’s Murals on The Trail Project should visit...
All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The closure includes the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W....
The Coalition for Housing and Economic Development, Lake100, and Lake County has partnered with Strong Towns - a national nonprofit that helps people build safe and financially strong cities - to host the Community Action Lab. “Lake County is...
From Kathy Smith
I have been blessed to be a part of this community for the last nine years, first working as Director of Donor Relations and then in 2019 moved to the position of Executive Director. It has truly...
Every Monday the charity Muse Fights Hunger takes over the Muse Bar&Bistro, located at 2385 S US-27, Clermont, and invites anyone to come in for a great meal at absolutely no cost to them. Donations are accepted but not required.
A...
by Marty Proctor, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Groveland-based robotics team 8057, All Wired Up held its build season kick-off at the Lake David Center Saturday, January 7. The team met to watch the introduction of this year’s FIRST FRC Charged Up...
Work on the 3rd phase of the Clermont Streetscape project is scheduled to resume on Monday, Jan 9, at the intersection of W. Montrose Street and Lake Avenue. The work is expected to take about four weeks to complete,...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Bennett Law Center has officially relocated to a brand new, beautiful two-story building located at 302 West Orange Street in Groveland.
"The building, affectionately known as the All Nations Building...
Beta Theta’s 16th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration is back! After two years of COVID restrictions, the members of Beta Theta are ready to hold their signature, costumed event on Saturday, February 18th at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Beta Theta ESA was...
Article and Photos by Sanvhi Gandhi, ’28, SGA Historian
Montverde Academy Middle School's SGA held its fall-themed social. There were a variety of activities including watching themed movies, eating s’mores, dancing, doing some fun-themed art, and even a MUMMY WRAP! A...
Pictures and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
At 10 am on Wednesday, January 4th, Mecum Auto Auctions opened with its theme song “Thunder” by AC/DC. The auctioneers and crowd stand up, shout and even dance to the strains...
Orlando Health is hosting one hiring event on Tuesday, January 10, at the Orlando Health Training Center from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at 1935 Don Wickham Dr., Clermont, FL 34711
The following positions are available:
Registered Nurses
Registered Respiratory Therapists
...
Oakland Heritage Day, presented by Orlando Health and in partnership with Healthy West Orange and the Oakland Nature Preserve, returns this month to commemorate Oakland’s 135th anniversary. The time-honored festival will be revitalized with fresh, new experiences tailored for...
Below are Featured Events at Cooper Memorial Library This February
The Friends Opera Club: Macbeth
Monday, January 23 | 1:45 - 5 pm
For Adults - The Friends Opera Club invites students and the public to attend educational programs, classes, and discussions...
Learn to decoupage with delicate dried flowers as you embellish a wooden box with a design of your own imagination. Instructor is Teri Mallory, a Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) floral judge. Ms. Mallory will bring delicately dried...
submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
January in Florida is a great time to be outdoors and the Clermont Historical Society invites you to join them at Clermont’s Historic Village. Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Minneola, the Village...
submitted by the Animal League
Hi Friends! My name is Sandy and I am a 45-pound, female, 9-year-old German Shepherd/Terrier Blend. I recently lost my Dad and became homeless. My friends at The Animal League took me in and promised they...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs,...
Articles and Photos By Ted Luebbers
You may remember the nursery rhyme, “ Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again”.
The Humpty Dumpty...
submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
The members of CWC started the new year by learning about "the special things" hospice provides to their patients. Cheryl Rumbly, Cornerstone's Community Liaison, shared stories of the "above and beyond" things that Cornerstone...
Clermont Police continue to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time. The Clermont Police Department will host the next Coffee with a Cop event from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18th at Papa’s Diner located at 626...
Looking for something to do to kick off the weekend on the right note?
Head to Downtown Clermont, W. Montrose Street, between 5:30 pm and 9:00 pm for First Friday Food Truck Extravaganza and Music on Montrose.
This Friday, enjoy live...
By Nichole Smith, MVA Communications Coordinator
Trevor Turnquist, a senior at Montverde Academy, has a passion for technology, and he plans to major in computer science and electrical engineering when he goes to college. “My passion for started with...
Live Well Foundation of South Lake elected Rodney Drawdy as Chair at its November board meeting. Drawdy officially replaced Dr. Kasey Kesselring on January 1, 2023.
“Our goal at the Live Well Foundation of South Lake is to provide needed...