On Tuesday, October 4, thousands of people attended the community's Annual National Night Out at Waterfront Park. The national event was first introduced in 1984 and now includes more than 400 communities in 23 states. Each year, the free,...
By the Clermont Garden Club
Members of the Clermont Garden Club have been hard at work over the summer months planning for their 18th Garden Walk: “A Harvest of Home Gardens”. The first Garden Walk was held in 2001 and...
Deadline dates are fast approaching. Have you registered to vote? Do you need to make a change to your voter record--name, address, signature, or party affiliation?
Important Dates to Remember
Sept. 20th--VBM Counter Pickups
Sept. 30th--Initial Mailout for Outstanding VBM Requests
Oct....
This week, people across Florida were busily picking up debris left by Hurricane Ian. Luckily, south Lake County wasn't hit as badly as some of the neighboring counties but, nonetheless, had a lot of damage and debris left from...
The Clermont Police Department continues to build community relations one cup of coffee at a time.
The Clermont Police Department will host several Coffee with a Cop events to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day. This day is part of the...
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022-23 season of extraordinary entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center". Main Stage performances, Friday Night shows at the Black Box and Charlie Grinker's "Favorite Moments" are part of this season's line...
The goal of this year's golf event is to raise money to help pay for new scoreboards for the State Runner-Up softball team and the baseball team.
The four-person team scramble tournament will start at 1 pm on October 8th...
It’s time for the second annual Montverde Academy yearbook cover art contest. Ms. Lori Pollock’s fifth-grade art students have been working on their artwork to be entered into the Lower School yearbook contest. Students are allowed to use whatever...
On Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 pm, the Lincoln Park South Lake Alliance will host a Town Hall Meeting at Clermont Elementary, 680 E. Highland Avenue, Clermont. Representatives of the Lake County School Board, Lake Technical College and Lake...
Clermont - A long-standing national event to strengthen relationships and build partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve will be celebrated in Clermont Tuesday, Oct. 4.
National Night Out, a free, family-friendly evening will be held at Waterfront...
What To Do After Hurricane Ian:
Remain in a secure location until you are notified it is safe to leave.
Do not drive unless necessary
Do not drink tap water until authorities say it's safe.
Stay away from waterways...
By Isabella Salvatori, '23, Montverde Academy
The Class of 2023 began their busy senior retreat weekend on Friday, September 16. The retreat, an annual event that takes place early in the school year, celebrates the start of a new class...
Hurricane Ian blew across Center Florida and left a mess but it could have been worse. The sustaining winds and torrential rains left a lot of broken branches, fallen trees and electrical outages.
A look at the Trail at...
submitted by Reed Markham, Assistant Director ...
Provided by Lake County Schools
HBCU Week, which highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is hosting a College Fair at Disney Wide World of Sports (DWWS). The event will be on October 7, 2022, from 7:30 am-1:30 pm. Students will...
Lake Technical College invites you to attend the Career TechXpo open house event on Monday, October 3, from 4 pm – 6 pm. Lake Tech offers over 30 career and technical programs that will prepare you for a successful “Career in...
by Hal Salazar
Our public park systems are an integral part of our communities. These are the places where our children play, our sports teams win, and our families bond. Unfortunately, public areas are often taken for granted, neglected or...
submitted by Donna DiGennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Were you born and raised in Clermont? Did you move here when you were young enough to still go to school? If you fit either of these two categories and are of a...
By Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 at the Leesburg International Airport postpones their Fly-In/Drive-In scheduled for this coming Saturday, October 1, 2022.
The new date for the event will be Saturday, October 29, 2022 and they will hope for...
Clermont Main Street is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization comprised of Downtown Clermont business owners, local businesses and individuals who are passionate about investing in the historic heart of Clermont. Clermont Main Street is more than a merchant’s or business...
Clermont Police Chief Charles (Chuck) Broadway recently challenged Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks to an on-stage team competition similar to the game show "Password". And on Saturday, September 24, at the Wesley Center, opposing teams squared off in the...
In a recent statement, Greg Homan and Family, the owners of The Citrus Tower, announced that they had sold the Citrus Tower to Simchat Torah Beit Midrash, (STBM).
The statement read,
"In 1995 when we purchased the Citrus Tower, our mission...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Peaches and I am a 3-yr old female domestic shorthair. I am very loving and affectionate and purrrrrr like a motorboat! I do like to play with toys, so maybe we...
submitted by Martin Rohleder "Mr. Roh", ERHS Technical Theatre Director
Boeing Boeing is a hilarious, crazy comedy about a business man in the 1960s that is engaged to 3 flight attendants and has a system to ensure that the women...
In anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Ian, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campus locations and cancel all classes on Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30. Campuses will remain open on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Please note that during this...
Early Saturday morning, September 17, the Honor Flight Central Florida prepared to honor 25 men and women who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War by flying them to Washington DC to thank them...
There will be no garbage collection services for residents living within the unincorporated areas of Lake County on Wednesday and Thursday. Tentatively normal collection services will resume on Friday. For the week of Oct. 3-7, all haulers will collect...
Lake County will open emergency shelters according to the schedule below.
Pet-friendly shelters are notated with asterisks (*).
Shelters opening Sep. 27 at 4 p.m.:
Villages Elementary – 695 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake (special needs) *
Leesburg Elementary – 2229 South St,...
By Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The newest honorary member, Sunny the Therapy Pup, was installed at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont's annual awards banquet.
Sunny is currently training as a service dog to assist children and others in the...
Submitted by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont and Pamela Rodgers, CRT of Groveland Elementary
The Groveland Elementary students represent the Pre-K, VPK, and Kindergarten through 5th Grade students, who were chosen as Terrific Kids for the month of September...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Mrs. Joslyn Roberts-Judy teaches 7th grade life science and robotics in the Middle School at Montverde Academy. This summer, she traveled to Saco, Maine, for a professional development institute at The Teacher Institute for Watershed...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Kady Bills-McCoy has attended Montverde Academy for the past nine years. She is a senior this year and is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society. This summer, she attended...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont held its 97th Installation of Officers, that's correct 97th Installation, at its September meeting. The Installation and dinner were held at Green Valley Country Club and Grill. Past Kiwanian Florida Governor C Todd Smith presided...
by Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
photos contributed by teammate Alexandra Dimitros.
Winter Garden, Florida - September 24
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School Invitational in Winter Garden on Saturday morning....
Hurricane winds can range from 74 mph to more than 150 mph. They can cause extensive damage due to the winds, flooding and even tornadoes they produce. The hurricane season extends from June to November and peaks from mid-August...
by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont participated in the Miracle League of Lake County’s Annual Fall Season Baseball Opening Day.
Refreshments and volunteer support were provided by the club as well as a sponsor donation...
by Kimberly Hayes
Chronic illness is often misunderstood and carries a stigma because those who aren't affected by it do not know how to react. If your relative suffers from a chronic illness, South Lake Tablet shares some things you...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association ( EAA ) Chapter 534 will host a fly-in/drive-in Pancake Breakfast at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport, Leesburg, on October 1, from 9:00 am. until 11:30 am.
The menu includes: ...
submitted by The Animal League
Being a staff favorite, Mr. Lightyear has been with us for 5 long months as he gained strength and has gone through 5 pages (that’s lots) of veterinary care! You see, Buzz came to us...
From Lake County Library System
In an abundance of caution, five Lake County branch libraries will close at 5 p.m. daily until further notice, beginning Monday, September 26, as part of the County's storm preparation.
The five branch libraries include:
Astor...
The Animal League, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats and dogs, is very excited to announce the local businesses that are supporting the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – “Puttin’ Fore Paws”. This exciting...
For the third year, The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a very successful festival of All Things Salsa at Waterfront Park.
The Sips & Salsa event lent an atmosphere of community filled with an...
Aaron Straub, a co owner of Muse Bar + Bistro and Founder of The Straub Family Foundation proudly announced the Grand Opening of Muse Bar + Bistro! on Saturday, September 24. The newest restaurant is located at 2385 S. Hwy...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Town of Oakland launched “La Florida, Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage” as a new art and history exhibition at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center.
The La Florida...
Provided by City of Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley
The preliminary plans and updates for the MAC Annex, (Minneola Athletic Complex Annex), the School Site /Minneola Hills Athletic Park, and Minneola Hills Overlook Park are ready for next steps.
The MAC Annex...
Clermont residents packed council chambers on Tuesday, September 20, many there to speak on their objection to increasing the millage rate.
After 7 years of no millage increases, Clermont City Council considered increasing the millage 30%. The current millage is...
by Chuck Seaver, Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students at Real Life Christian Academy from kindergarten 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...
Lake County health officials urge residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure. In Florida, bats, raccoons, foxes, and unvaccinated cats are the animals most frequently diagnosed with rabies....
Third grade is the year when students learn about planting and growing. Every year, Bonnie Plants hosts a third-grade cabbage growing contest, and they send cabbages in little plastic containers to schools that wish to participate. The children then...
This lecture spotlights five essential themes that have particular import for genealogical study and research in the West Indies. Within this context, a sweeping history of the West Indies is revealed, the peoples who inhabited the region are identified, and major...