Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Legends All-Stars Bar & Grill Restaurant recently opened under new management. The restaurant features a sports theme décor where sports events can be seen on a series of walled TVs. A state-of-the-art...
Editorial by Michelle Delaney, SLT Editor
On Tuesday morning, students and teachers entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, ready to celebrate the last few days of the school year. Only a few hours later, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, entered the...
A "Craft To Go" will be offered to 55+ Seniors for $5 each, which includes all supplies needed to complete one Fall Leaf Lantern.
Orders Date is September 21st through October 2nd. To Order email Amy Dingman at adingman@clermontfl.org. Once you...
William A. Suggs Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post 5277 is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 22 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, and dessert. Drinks are available to purchase. Support our...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
A donation of 5,000.00 was made possible by funds raised from the sale of T-shirts created by the South Lake Hospital employee committee. The T-shirts were purchased by other staff members and members of...
Coming To Downtown Clermont
Pepe's Cantina, a Mexican Grille offering a unique Mexican experience with locations already in Winter Park and Downtown Orlando, is coming to 794 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont (the corner of West Minneola Ave by Suncreek Brewery). Expected...
The Lake County Office of Housing and Human Services is requesting grant applications to provide as much as $25,000 in support of youth intervention/prevention programs and other human services programs. Grant applications will be accepted beginning Friday, April 16. Applicants...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of South Lake
Eight members of The Kiwanis Club of South Lake toured Camp Boggy Creek and presented a $2,500 check to sponsor a child’s camp experience.
Camp Boggy Creek, located in Eustis FL, provides one-week...
On Saturday, November 19, the City of Clermont was the host to 50 businesses and organizations who signed up to transform Victory Pointe into a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees.
This year's enchanted Holiday Forest was themed "Claus in...
East Ridge High School graduate Audrie Garcia-Gonzale is the recipient of a $1000 scholarship from the Clermont Woman's Club. Audrie will be attending the University of South Florida.
Lake Minneola High School graduate Nyra Taylor is the recipient of a $1000...
City residents are invited to apply to the new and improved Clermont Citizens Academy (CCA). The CCA is a free, 7-week, civics educational program that provides the opportunity to explore various departments for a better understanding of how the City...
The summer fun continues at 11 am on Friday, July 13 at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-27, as the Minneola Schoolhouse Library presents the Bucky & Gigi Show! Using physical comedy, circus skills, mime, magic, improvisation,...
The SOUTH LAKE TABLET had the opportunity to catch up with Kevin and Kimberly Grogan, both accomplished Clermont athletes and owners of DASH Sports.
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Getting to know the Grogans, owners of DASH Sports
TABLET: Where did you grow up?
Kevin: Son of an...
Enjoy Coffee With A Clermont Cop on Wednesday, July 19 from 9 am - 11 am at Race Trac, located at 3201 South Highway 27, Clermont.
The Plant of the Month for December 2021 was presented to the Cooper Memorial Library.
The Poinsettia plant is indigenous to Mexico and Central America and is widely known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in...
Tina Worrell, chairperson for Wekiva Youth Camp, Clermont Garden Club is happy to announce the Camperships for the summer of 2022 at Wekiva Youth Camp.
The students chosen for one week at Wekiva Youth Camp are Chase and Rilee Gonzalez...
Submitted by the Animal LeagueHowdy Folks!
My name is Autumn and I am a 4-year-old American English Coonhound. When I arrived at The Animal League, I was severely emaciated and weighed only 28 pounds. My friends helped me to gain...
A calendar featuring Lake County Firefighters holding cute and cuddly shelter pets has been honored with a Golden Image Award by the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA).
Created by Elisha Pappacoda, Magdalena Zapata, and Bryan Baquiran, with the Lake County...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host very exciting new Downtown Clermont events with amazing foods, interesting crafts and live entertainment. Hundreds of visitors regularly pack the streets with safe social distancing for CDP events. Celebrate summer fun on...
Message from Best Buy
Across the country these past several days, you have come to our stores to buy the technology and household necessities that are so valuable at a time like this. We remain determined to continue to serve...
OAKLAND, FL — The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland invites you to pull up a chair and enjoy the sounds of live music during the 4th Fridays Music on the Porch: Summer...
My name is Otis and I am a 4-month-old Border Collie/Spaniel Blend. I am such a fun guy! I do love a good belly rub, but then again, who doesn’t? They make me soooo sleepy that I doze off...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will host a series of meetings in each Commission district in the coming months. The first meeting will be for District 1, which is represented by Commissioner Doug Shields. It will be...
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...
Lake County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Waste Tire Amnesty Day. Residents with photo I.D. and proof of address may dispose of up to 24 passenger car tires...
The Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. has received a $20,000 gift from Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc. (EMEI) to support students at Lake-Sumter State College.
“We are appreciative of the continued support from Ernie Morris Enterprises for student scholarships and academic...
Celebrate Valentine’s Week with a new French Kiss Concert performed by the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra here in the Mount Dora / Eustis area and in Clermont with guest conductor Alexel Izmirliev.
French Kiss Concert: This exciting concert performance will...
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...
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...
Fear of public speaking? Toastmasters can help you improve your communication and leadership skills!
We help build confidence in public speaking and competency in leadership while having fun!
Visit Clermont Toastmasters Monday night, now meeting online!
Clermont Toastmasters is an award-winning club...
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. Though the month is coming to an end, women in small businesses are still to be admired. They are following their dreams, opening businesses, and enjoying the satisfaction and successes of being...
Submitted by Larry Oskin
The Citrus Tower has been a nationally respected tourist attraction and landmark here in South Lake County since being built in 1955. Scott and Heather Homan have recently taken over complete management and operations of this...
by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Normally, all over the U.S., large crowds flock to parades and pubs. In general, everyone wears green, eats corned beef and cabbage, and drinks an Irish Stout....
Save the date for the Town of Oakland’s Annual spring festival, Celebration Among the Oaks!
The 6th annual event will be held from 10 am - 1 p.m on Saturday, April 4 at the Town Center.
Free photos with the Easter...
Clermont City Council Seat 2
Joe Gustafson 38.70%
James (Jim) Purvis 61.30%
Clermont City Council Seat 4
Heidi L. Brishke 57.45%
Ebo Entsuah ...
By Matthew Parets, Upper School Teacher
Since the beginning of the semester, students in the 3D Design and Printing course have been learning about the details of how 3D printers work and how to use the design software to create...
The City of Minneola was filled with twinkling lights and sounds of holiday merriment on Saturday, December 15.
Main Street was lined with people eagerly awaiting the first sirens which would signal the beginning of the parade. Kids wore glow sticks and collected...
The Clermont Woman's Club recently held a "Make A Difference Day". Snack items were collected from CWC members and distributed to two police departments the sheriff's department, eight fire rescue stations and the Clermont Maintenance Department. Co-chairmen, Jackie Josten...
Orlando Health has appointed Quibulah “Quib” Graham, MSPH, BSN, LHRM to the role of corporate director of diversity and minority business development.
With more than 23 years of healthcare experience, Graham has held leadership positions at Beth Israel Medical Center and Renal Research Institute in New York and across Orlando Health, including her current position as administrator of...
Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the...
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...
The Toastmasters will not have a meeting on September 4th due to the Labor Day Holiday but will return on September 11th.
On Monday, September 18, Clermont Toastmasters will host an open house at 7 pm. The theme for the...
While Eustis High School may sit at just 100 feet above Sea Level, many of its students this coming year will have their studies aimed several thousand feet higher than that. Through a partnership with the Aircraft Owners and...
Twelve-year-old Brayden Bates recently competed in the 2019 USA Gymnastics Men’s Region 8 Championships in Alachua, FL April 5-7. At the competition, the life-long south Lake athlete placed 1st on P. Bars, and 1st on Rings. Though falling short of winning state and...
The Florida Department Of Health In Lake County Wants You To Be Prepared For A Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will be joining the Ready Campaign in promoting this...
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. The sales tax holiday begins Saturday, May 27 and extends through Friday, June 9.
A second exemption period will begin Saturday, August...
Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
OneBlood was established as a not-for-profit organization in 2012. Currently, it distributes more than 1.4 million blood products annually. They partner with more than 250 hospitals across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas to...
Performing at 8:00 p.m. Country music hitmaker Phil Vassar is a powerhouse on stage who taps into his audiences via social media for song requests throughout his more than 135 shows a year. Phil’s reign of signature songs include 10...
By Terah Barrios
With inflation impacting many household budgets, healthy menu planning can feel extremely daunting these days.
But that doesn’t have to be the case: It is possible to build a balanced diet that’s easy, economical and delicious.
After all, what we...
Join us for a foot-stomping, hand clapping good time with guitar playing Mr. Harley. Mr. Harley knows all the classic children’s songs, but it’s his original compositions that get the biggest applause. He gives an engaging interactive performance with...