Article and Photos by Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet
On Friday, August 26 the SLHS Construction Academy broke ground on their newest home building project in Mascotte. The house will be built during this school year by a team of...
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College alumnus Christine Boodhoo knows it’s cliche but really does love helping her community through her career at the Groveland Police Department.
Boodhoo has called Lake County home since she was in the third grade and...
Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) recently won two gold medals at the United States Rowing Association’s (USRowing) Masters National Championships.
The USRowing Championship, held at world-class racing venue Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota this year, attracts the best rowers in the country for ages 27 and...
2022 Pig on the Pond Community Festival Presented by the City of Clermont and AdventHealthOct. 14, 5 PM - 10 PMOct. 15, 10 AM - 10 PMOct. 16, 11 AM - 5 PMWaterfront Park, 100 3rd St., Clermont FL3-day family-friendly...
Montverde – Recipients of the AP Capstone Diploma Award at Montverde Academy are, from left to right, Larissa Fox, Zachary Hobson, Maria Pesciotta, and Junyu Zhou. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or...
On Saturday, August 27, at 8:30 am, the doors of Compassionate Health of Clermont opened and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dr. Marla Velasquez and Jhenelle Lawson, NP celebrated good health and wellness...
By The Animal League
My name is Knickers and I am the last of my litter waiting to find my forever family. I am such a sweet boy and I love everyone! As I am just 5 months old, I still have...
Article by Grant Mollett, Photos by Dave Worthington
East Ridge High School
Inverness, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team opened the 2022 season, as they competed in the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. It...
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...
Space Exploration is Back! The unmanned Artemis was delayed but is now planned to rocket into space on Saturday, Sept 3, at 2:17 pm from Kennedy Space Center (weather permitting).
Backup launch Sept. 5.
Millions of people will witness the...
The results of Lake County 2022 Primary Elections have been certified official by the Lake County Canvassing Board and are posted at www.LakeVotes.gov.
To view the official results, visit www.LakeVotes.gov and select the Election Night Result Button on the home...
Lake County, FL – Lake County Fire Rescue (LCFR) has selected Battalion Chief Tony Cuellar as the new Deputy Chief Operations, effective August 28.
The interview panel reviewed multiple candidates for the position during the selection process. Once the interviews...
Submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Now that the school year has begun, why not take your children to Clermont’s Historic Village to see what school used to be like.
In the picture above you can see that all different...
National Dog Day started in 2004, and continues to grow in popularity. Since its beginning, an estimated one million dogs have been saved through adoption in the U.S.
There is a dog out there for everyone! Whether you like big...
Sunshine Life Realty recently moved to a new location at 244 Mohawk Rd., Clermont and on Thursday, August 25, members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at a ribbon cutting to celebrate the move.
Sunshine Life Realty is...
Lake County - Earlier this week, Orlando Health awarded Tina Mumley their first-ever Stork Award for using her quick thinking and communication skills to help a laboring mother deliver her baby. The resident called 911 in active labor while her...
Athena Pelvic Therapy celebrated its grand opening and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were they to oversee the ribbon cutting and wish them success.
Athena Pelvic Therapy specializes in pelvic therapy treatments and is the first mobile pelvic...
Orlando Health is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the organization.
“We are thrilled...
The Unofficial results of the Lake County 2022 Primary Election have been posted at LakeVotes.gov. The results include Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting and all Election Day precincts.
The results do not include provisional ballots, or ballots with signature issues that may...
by Camille Johnson,
At some point in most of our lives, we will have a friend or family member come down with a serious health condition. Cancer, dementia, or even an accident that causes paralysis or brain damage can all...
Lake-Sumter State College and President Dr. Heather Bigard are pleased to announcement the appointment of three vice presidents.
“I am excited for each of these individuals to join my leadership team,” says Dr. Heather Bigard, President of Lake-Sumter State College....
All Aboard Storage recently celebrated its grand opening and members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to officiate at the Ribbon Cutting.
All Aboard Storage-Clermont has 300 covered outdoor spaces available, with features including 24 Hour Video Surveillance,...
CLERMONT - Miller’s Ale House, the sports-themed casual dining restaurant and bar, opens its doors Monday, Aug. 22, in Clermont at 1555 S. Grand Highway at E. Highway 50.
The 7,230-square-foot restaurant will feature Miller’s newest restaurant design with indoor...
Members and guests of the Clermont Garden Club enjoyed a New Member Orientation/Open House at the Clermont Garden Club on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
The current president, Cindy Simon, provided a presentation outlining the goals of the club and how the...
by Sharon Wagner
Avoiding mistakes when running a business isn’t always possible, but fortunately, there are a few good planning strategies that will help you stay away from some of the biggest problems business owners face. Because the financial details are...
Michael Cashwell, Lake County resident and owner of Garden Ave. Development graduated from Class XI of the prestigious UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) on Thursday, July 28, capping a multi-year program of learning.
Graduation marks the completion...
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...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
Idris Elba stars in Beast, as it roars into theaters this weekend. This thriller is about a father and his teenage daughters as they take a trip to the African savannah, to visit the...
On August 19, the South Lake Community came together to honor their First Responders at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Table and medal sponsors, as well as volunteers...
The Public Service Award was presented by Clinton Pownall, President of Computer Business Consultants to Deputy Sheriff Tabbitha Huff of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, August 19.
Deputy Huff...
On Friday, August 19, Captain Cochran, a recognized leader in the military and business sectors, was the guest speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce First Responders Appreciation Breakfast.
Captain Cochran graduated from Savannah State College in June 1976,...
On Friday, August 19, The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed First Responders to its First Responders Appreciation Breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway kicked off the morning's program and introduced the Lake Minneola...
The Shelter is temporarily suspending feline-focused programs and is looking for foster parents and supplies.
The Lake County Animal Shelter will not be accepting cats due to a small number of felines testing positive for an infectious virus. As part...
On Thursday, August 25, The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar will host the Door Comedy Club in the cellar room of the restaurant.
Drinks and light bites will be available starting at 6:30 pm. The show starts at 8:00...
On Sunday, August 21 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, the VFW Auxiliary will be hosting breakfast at the VFW Lodge, located at 855 W. Desoto St., Clermont.
Eat-in or take-out.
For a donation of $8 enjoy:
3 pancakes with...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake, formerly the FAITH Neighborhood Center is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a community food pantry this year! Since its opening in 1972, it...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with Lake County Schools will be holding the Youth Construction Academy Ground Breakings on Leesburg High, South Lake High, and Eustis High School’s new home construction projects.
Leesburg High School will enter its...
Sample 20+ wines at the Downtown Clermont Wine Stroll on Saturday, August 20 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Browse the shops in Downtown Clermont
$20 per person. Tickets can be purchased from Optima One Realty beginning at 5:30 pm the day of...
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 could...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
On August 5th, Bullet Train sped into theaters. Brad Pitt plays Ladybug, an assassin on a simple snatch-and-grab mission. What he is confronted with is a collection of individuals, all working to accomplish their...
The Cooper Memorial Library will host Bavarian folk musicians, a book talk, and more during the month of September.
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., author Mary Flynn will host her show, Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card...
This virtual three-part program will help begin the journey towards a family's story.
Wednesday, September 7th, 1 - 3 pm Session 1
Will teach you the fundamentals of family history research. You will use the data you collected about your family...
Mr. Wallace Sims Wainwright (81), the subject charged in the officer-involved shooting incident in Clermont on August 5, was pronounced deceased in the hospital on August 13. A preliminary report from the Medical Examiner’s Office lists the cause of...
On Tuesday, August 9, Clermont City Council addressed concerns regarding an amendment approved in 2021 relating to watercraft rental businesses. The proposed revision would limit the number of Jet Skis available for rent per day and the number of...
Clermont Woman's Club members recently attended the GFWC-Florida District 7 Summer Meeting hosted by Jean Brown, District Director and Carla Connelly, Jr. District Director.
The meeting was held in Tangerine and attended by members from the 15 GFWC clubs...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Kahana's Stunt & Film School was launched in Groveland 30 years ago by legendary Hollywood stuntman, Kim Kahana. With a successful background in training and mentoring thousands of stuntmen...
Clermont-Minneola Lions Club president Nick Jones recently inducted Nikki Meadows into the Lions Club. Nikki was brought into the Club by her mother, Misty Meadows. Lion Jones noted, "Nikki will bring added energy to the club.
Lion Jones reminds everyone that...
by Jennifer Ganley, Kiwanis of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) was pleased to welcome Brian Broadway and Shannon Herrera to its August 11 meeting. They presented the club with information about Find, Feed & Restore (FFR). ...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Brian Broadway, Pastor and Founder of Living Message Church and Find, Feed & Restore, has been diligently working with a variety of missionary projects to help hundreds of needy...
Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Clermont Main Street has been designated the August 2022 Florida Main Street Program of the Month.
“I am pleased to designate Clermont Main Street as the August 2022 Florida Main Street Program of...