Holiday Carriage Rides & Santa Meet and Greet
Monday, December 11 - Carriage rides and Santa photos.
Wednesday, December 13 – Carriage rides only.
Monday, December 18 – Carriage rides and Santa photos.
Wednesday, December 20 – Carriage rides...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce remembered and honored two long-time members of the South Lake business community.
Hanks Electric, a family-owned and operated business, closed its doors after the family lost both of their parents within a 9-month span...
submitted by Bill Post
It is beginning to feel a little more like Winter here at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun and along with that came ideal running conditions for a total of 100 participants who ran, jogged and walked the...
To beat the summer heat, spend an hour a week chatting with other family historians on Zoom. You can exchange knowledge and discuss a scheduled genealogical topic in a friendly informal setting.
The Pastfinders Genealogy Society has chosen a topic...
On Saturday, March 23 from 4 pm - 6 pm, the VFW Auxiliary will host a Carribean Dinner fundraiser at the VFW Post 855 W. Desoto Street, Clermont.
Menu: Pork, with Rice & peas.
Potato Salad,...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in the south Lake community, who like Ray, serve as champions for the community.
On Friday, October 15 at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast meeting, Sarah Diane Henderson of...
Clermont Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Broadway recently addressed members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont where he thanked veterans for their service and proudly spoke of the Clermont Police department.
Chief Broadway worked as a detective in New York City...
The people voted and The South Lake Tablet was chosen as one of the Best Of South Lake. As a small business owner, it means so much to get that extra-special pat on the back for a good job!...
Congratulations to New Hope Christian Academy's Terrific Kids for March!
Zachary, Layla, Alejandra, Jonathan, Reese, Marco, Thomas, Victor, Max, Ivan, and
Christian.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Cypress Ridge Elementary - Below are the Terrific Kids for this month
Kindergarden
Mrs Caldwell- Elyssa Redula, Blake Dattoli, Charlotte Webster. Ms. Clauss...
Justin Nichols, Marketing Director for Chick-Fil-A Clermont, was recently awarded the Lake County Sheriff's Gold Star Award in honor of his years of support in providing lunches to the LCSO Teen Driver Challenge.
Chick-fil-A has two restaurants in the City...
Montverde Academy Senior Kendall Walsworth recently spent two weeks at Brown University's Pre-College Leadership Lab where she had the opportunity to learn from Ivy League-educated instructors and engage with fellow peers who share her passion for sustainability. The Brown...
“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...
Lake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has announced a pickup location for Clermont residents in anticipation of this weekend’s arctic blast.
Clermont Residents seeking cold weather shelter can obtain free bus transportation at the Citrus Tower for shelter locations in...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ August 11 meeting will have limited in-person seating due to early voting in the rotunda of the Administration Building. Virtual viewing is strongly encouraged, and participants may comment live via Zoom.
The following...
Every challenge is an opportunity to improve and move forward. The new learning environment, whether it be online or on-campus, is an exciting, new adventure.
Wishing a very exciting and successful 2020 to our south Lake County students.
Give a Shout to South Lake...
On October 1, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce announced that Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway was chosen as the 2020 Citizen of the Year.
Police Chief Charles Broadway, Citizen of the Year
The Citizen of the Year Award is...
The Clermont Police Department hosted the Lake County leg of the 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday, April 25.
Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 67 counties in...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on Tuesday presented a check in the amount of $3.1 million to Lake Apopka Natural Gas District as part of the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
DNF Medical Centers recently opened a new medical facility in Clermont. It offers an array of Primary Care, Acupuncture, Cardiology, and Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments targeted to help the diverse Clermont community. DNF...
Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont continues its partnership of Lending Library book boxes for the South Lake Community.
The most recent library box was delivered to the Groveland Police Department’s...
Lake County welcomes the Major League Fishing BIG5 Toyota Series to the Harris Chain of Lakes this March 16-18.
"Bass fishing tournaments have a major economic impact on our area, and we are thrilled that the beautiful Harris Chain of...
Pastor Bill Bernoir has experienced a set of emotionally discouraging circumstances which has left him needing the help of his church and community. Last year, Pastor Bernoir lost his wife of 53 years, and currently was notified by his...
Congratulations to this week's winners and Ice Breaker speakers!
Most Improved, Anna Maria Miosky; Best Table Topics, Richard Bisaillon; Best Evaluator, Lisa Yang; Best Speaker, Sabrina K Mallay
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Red Wing Restaurant is a rustic-style dining delight in a somewhat hidden area of rural Groveland. Owned by Patrick Borsey, Red Wing has been a favorite local staple for many years....
On Saturday, December 2, MVA Upper School students participated in Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jingle Playhouse Build. This year, MVA students built a special playhouse that will be used by many children for years to come and will serve an...
Lake County Fire Rescue recently celebrated the promotion of Carter Cork to the rank of lieutenant. In his new role, Cork will be responsible for the safety of citizens, property, and his assigned crew.
To be promoted to the rank of...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
NuWave Health & Wellness recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. Clermont Mayor Tim Murry, South Lake Chamber of Commerce President David Colby,...
The annual Groveland High School Alumni Reunion is set for Saturday, April 13, from 11 am – 3 pm at the Wesley Center, 715 W. Juniata St., in Clermont. Anyone who attended the school as a student or faculty...
You are invited to join the Clermont Toastmasters in its new location at the Eglise Baptiste de Clermont Church located on 510 West Minneola Ave, Clermont.
Congratulate to this week's winners! Landon Proctor, Spark Plug Award; Jacki Greene, Best Evaluator; Regina...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
New Clermont City Manager Brian Bulthuis has gotten a very quick jump start to guide Clermont into the future. Bulthuis has actively met with residents, City Council, the Mayor, the Police and...
Pinecrest Lakes Academy recently celebrated diversity and cultural differences at its annual multicultural festival. The students, grades K-8th, along with their teachers, staff and parent volunteers, selected a country and represented that country the fun way: they displayed cultural artwork,...
by Kevin Grogan
The 5th running of the Clermont Clay was held Sunday on Bradshaw Road in South Clermont. Extremely muddy and humid conditions saw 500 runners tackle the extremely tough 15k loop; while the 5k had close to 200...
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
Members of the Clermont Woman's Club recently attended a fundraising "tea" held by Indigo Village which is a 501c3 non-profit organization in Clermont. Indigo Village's mission is to provide affordable housing, services, and education...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL has mobilized its membership to begin a fund-raising program to repair a donated airplane to flying status, so it can be used...
By Marty Proctor
Wipes, cloths, rags, and other items don’t belong in city sewers and have placed an extra strain on Groveland's wastewater facilities. It doesn't matter if the package says flushable or biodegradable, or those wipes and rags easily flush...IT...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont capped its 33rd Annual Light Up Clermont '22 festivities with a Hometown Parade in Historic Downtown Clermont on Saturday, December 3rd. Forty-eight entries made up the "Claus...
Submitted by The Pastfinders of South Lake
John “Doc” Hutchings will tell his personal experiences about true American heroes who gave their all to serve our country. As they say "All gave some…some gave all." The book, The Names NOT on...
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...
One of the things Audrey Davis, an intern at the South Lake Tablet, wants to learn more about is her community.
No better place to start learning than at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, an organization that...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation plane. On September 16, 2023 she was in the pilot’s seat when Chapter 534 of the Experimental Aircraft Association held a...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out (NNO) at Waterfront Park, 300 Third Street, Clermont on Tuesday, October 3rd, complete with law enforcement and public safety displays from...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
We, at the South Lake Tablet, have found that our community is the home of people with blended backgrounds, possessing an assortment of talents, interests, and experiences. Many of these unique people go far...
By Grace Rabano, Publicity Lead for Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club is holding its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, November 18, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Clermont Garden Club located at 849 West Avenue in...
South Lake County Races
CLERMONT CITY COUNCIL SEAT 4
Candidate
Votes
Percent
MYERS
1,877
51.76%
KRZYMINSKI
1,826
48.24%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MASCOTTE CITY COUNCIL SEAT 5
Candidate
Votes
Percent
BRASHER
109
57.67%
HODGE
80
42.33%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL SEAT 1
Candidate
Votes
Percent
SERVISS
1,063
68.98%
LUNA
478
31.02%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL SEAT 3
Candidate
Votes
Percent
KELLEY
828
52.11%
FOCHT
761
47.89%
Updated: 4 minutes ago
100% reporting
MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL SEAT...
Clermont Woman's Club member Daniela Martinez attended Find, Feed & Restore's Groundbreaking Ceremony in Mascotte.
Find Feed & Restore will soon begin construction on affordable housing at its Hannah Grace Gardens site.
Daniela took the opportunity to make the club's yearly...
by Marty Proctor
Friday, April 26 - The Florida Angler in downtown Clermont hosted Coffee & Conversations with Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks, Sheriff Peyton Grinnell, and School Board Member Marc Dodd.
The informal, on-going meetings provided an opportunity for South...
What an amazing way for RUSH Allstar Cheer to wrap up the postseason!
Two teams competed this past weekend at the D2 Summit National Cheerleading Competition at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
The Savagecatz Junior Level 3 Team, received “0” deductions on Day 1 of...
On Saturday, November 20th, after participating in three projects that day, Kiwanis Club of Clermont President Chuck Seaver proudly stated, "We are on a roll!"
A Busy Day for the Club:
Heritage Day at the Historic Village: The Club assisted the...