Are you a 5K fan, 10K enthusiast, or Half Marathon lover? We got you covered! Enjoy the beautiful Lake Louisa sights and sounds while "getting in" your run and connecting with an upbeat running community. Registration will be capped, so don't miss...
Starting October 25, the Cagan Crossings Leasing Office, located at 16554 Cagan Crossing Blvd., Suite 1, Clermont, will be collecting donations of Thanksgiving meal items for Hands of Hope America as they plan to provide Thanksgiving meals for 300...
The American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden is holding a 2.2 Mile Ruck Walk to help raise money and community awareness of the 22 veteran and active duty suicides happening per day due to PTS. Two WWII vets...
GROVELAND, FL - In preparation for and in anticipation of inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the City of Groveland offices will be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2022, and Friday, November 11, 2022, in observation and recognition of...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is once again honoring U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel during November by offering free passport photos, a savings of $12. “This is our fourth year providing free photos to...
By Isabella Salvatori, Class of ’23 The annual Diversity Fest was held after school on Friday, October 21. Student volunteers proudly carried their country’s flag as they marched around the center of campus, a total of 97 flags in all!...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   Building Blocks Ministries held its annual celebration on Saturday, November 5th at the Wesley Center in Clermont. Emcee Daniel Whitehouse, a longtime supporter and past board member of BBM, introduced Executive Director Paula Whetro. Whetro...
Here are only a few things happening this week in South Lake.  Nothing Bundt Cakes just opened.  The heavenly cakes truly melt in your mouth. https://youtu.be/Ala54Cq4Ue0   November 11 - Members of The Kiwanis Club of Clermont place a flag on each veteran's...
Lake County - The Florida Department of Health (Department) is monitoring an above-average number of cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Florida communities. This common respiratory virus may cause a higher number of pediatric emergency department visits compared to...
Submitted by The Clermont Historical Society Kim Kahana Sr.; a world-famous stuntman, instructor, and Korean War Veteran; will be the guest speaker at the November 14th meeting of the Clermont Historical Society.  When listing Mr. Kahana’s accomplishments, it is difficult...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School November 5, 2022 - Tallahassee, Florida On Saturday morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country season came to an end with the conclusion of the Class 4A State Championships at Apalachee Regional Park...
On November 9 at 2 p.m., Charlie Grinker returns to the Clermont Performing Arts Center at the Black Box Theater to honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our country. Charlie Grinker will present "A Salute to...
Submitted by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   Drive the Goal recently became a member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and the members celebrated by officiating at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 4.   Drive the Goal is a multifaceted...
From the Editor: Before you Vote become An Educated Voter. Learn about the candidates, remembering, sometimes the popular candidate isn’t the best candidate.   Importance of Civic Action and Public Service. The right of the voter to have his/his voice heard shouldn't be...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   The Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance (LPSLA) hosted a Town Hall meeting at the Clermont Elementary School on November 2, to provide a vision and plans from Lake County Schools, Lake Technical College,...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) presented its 11th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo at Clermont’s Waterfront Park on Thursday, November 3rd.  Those attending the sold-out event were able to enjoy perfect weather, local tastes of...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book compiled and edited by Doris and members of the Cooper Memorial Library Association. It contains pictures and stories of Clermont and will be available for purchase at...
November marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. Here are some dates to remember through November 9th November 3 - Taste Of South Lake - SOLD OUT November 4 - First Friday Food Trucks and Music on Montrose November 5 -  Sadie Hawkins...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   The Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSL) held its 2022 Donor Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, November 2. The celebration was held at the City of Clermont's City Center with attendance that included local...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) is excited to present the 11th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo at Clermont’s Waterfront Park on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022, from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. The cost of admission is...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and Lake-Sumter State College have partnered together to develop a teaching-learning model that welcomes student nurses to a dedicated medical unit located on the hospital’s campus for their entire clinical rotation. The dedicated education...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers On Saturday, October 15, the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534, based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, introduced 13 new Young Eagles to the pleasure of flight. This is a free service that...
Article and Photo by Tracy Smoak Before turning 20, Kenny Lambourdiere left her island home and moved to a foreign country where no one in her family had ever been. Her parents encouraged her to trust the Lord and explore...
Lecture, Cooper Concert Series, Cooking Demonstration & Opera  The Cooper Memorial Library will host several programs in November including a Native American history lecture presented by Jim Sawgrass, a musical performance by Lake Concert Band, a cooking demonstration just in...
Toole's Ace Hardware has recently opened its newest location at 4425 S Highway 27, Clermont (Near the corner of Hwy 27 and Hartwood Marsh Rd). This is the family's 12th store.  Congratulations! Main Squeeze Clermont is opening at 763 W....
OAKLAND, FL — Hailing from Hungary, K9 Ekko is a nearly three-year-old Belgian Malinois/German shepherd mix. He was part of a group of five dogs tested and chosen for Oakland as he displayed the most desirable traits. Ekko is...
Submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club   Continuing in the spirit of giving and remembering our furry friends, the Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) recently donated food, toys and supplies to the South Lake Animal League.  Delivering the goodies is Christine Hoyt...
November's First Friday Food Trucks are coming this Friday, November 4 to Downtown Clermont.  Music will be performed by the Greye Band. Lots of activities for the entire family.
Celebrate gifted education in Lake County on November 3 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Learn about the gifted program for grades K-5 in Lake County. Hear about resources available to parents and their students who are gifted. Participate in...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) presented Around the World in Fashion on October 29 at Gabby’s Banquet and Event Facility. https://youtu.be/WvbOrSQuzCQ The members of the CWC worked on making the event awesome! Attendees enjoyed lunch and a fashion show provided by Janet Carr...
Juliana Green, owner of Teamont Boba -Clermont recently opened her second specialty business in downtown Clermont, Main Squeeze- Clermont . On Thursday, October 27 at 2:30 pm, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the ribbon cutting officially opening...
On Saturday, November 5th, the 19th Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation Round Robin Tennis Tourney will be held at Summit Greens. Their last tourney was held in 2019, missing 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society The Clermont Historical Society would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, November 5th for its annual Heritage Day Festival.  The day will feature lots of fun hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, Read...
Community cookbooks, commonly known as fundraising cookbooks with plastic comb binding, have been around since the Civil War. They serve as a "city directory" of women, with everything from, names, residences, and in some cases familial relationships and photos....
Submitted by the Pastfinders Of South Lake Have you always wanted to learn more about your Roots?  Where did your ancestors come from?  Why did they immigrate to America?  Did they fight in a war? What was the journey of...
Montverde Academy - The Educational Technology and Innovation Program at Montverde Academy has recently been named a Full Sail University High School Partnership Program for its emphasis on creative thinking and hands-on curricula encouraging students to pursue their dreams within...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers Despite the good television weather forecast, when members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 woke up on October 29 to host their once previously postponed Fly-In, the sky was a solid overcast with low-lying...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Lake County Clerk’s Office staff gathered much-needed supplies for local survivors of domestic abuse in support of The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. “Abuse comes in different forms. It’s not only...
submitted by The Animal League Hi Friends!  My name is Rosie and I am as sweet as my name.  I am a 50#, 3-year-old German Shepherd blend and I am looking for my forever family.  I came to The Animal League...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School October 29, 2022 - Gainesville, Florida The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A Region 1 Championships on Saturday morning at Santa Fe State College in Gainesville. The...
PALATKA -  The St. Johns River Water Management District will reopen the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive for public use beginning Oct. 28. The drive has been closed since the end of September when Hurricane Ian left the property inundated...
SOME OF THE EVENTS HAPPENING Through October 31 Friday, Oct. 28 from 5 pm - 7 pm  Clermont Police Department's Halloween On the Trail at Waterfront Park   Saturday, Oct. 29  10 am - 4 pm     Annual Downtown Clermont Harvest...
OAKLAND - The water system serving the Town of Oakland is bisected by Florida’s Turnpike and currently has only one connection to the west side of town, with a second connection eliminated by the Turnpike widening. A grant, sponsored...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont   A fun day with the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County and their annual Day in the Park festival was a huge success after a two-year break due to Covid. The event was...
Photos and Story by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET   Generosity proved to be a two-way street for Jeremy and Stephanie Carter when they decided to pull up their roots and make the move to Clermont, Florida from Colorado Springs, Colorado....
In response to recent misinformation within our community regarding the return of voted Vote-by-Mail ballots, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, has posted a short video on the home page at https://www.lakevotes.gov.  https://youtu.be/I1iof2sXFXw   The video may also be viewed...
CLERMONT - In partnership with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Career Source Central Florida and Elevate Lake, the City of Clermont is hosting a Career Fair. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter Teth Adam (Dwayne Johnson) was given the powers of the Gods and used them to stop the tyrannical ruler of Kahndaq. 5,000 years later, he is released from his imprisonment to help modern-day Kahndaq...
Submitted by Minneola Charter's Troupe   Minneola Charter School's Theatre Troupe presents "Once Upon A Mattress" on October 28 at 7 pm and October 29 at 1 pm and 7 pm. starring Joey Sheppard as Dauntless and Audrey Chausky as...
Articles Submitted by Grant Mollet, East Ridge High School   Photos by student/teammate Alexandra Dimitros October 22, 2022 - Winter Garden, Florida The East Ridge High School girls' varsity cross country team participated in the Class 4A District 2 Championships on Saturday morning...
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