Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Rabbi Moshe Dubinksy of the South Lake Chabad welcomed the community to a Grand Torah Welcoming Ceremony. Rabbis came to the South Lake Community from Altamonte Springs, Space Coast, Maitland,...
Charity Across South Lake is bringing backpacks full of school supplies to students across South Lake this school year. The organization is working with community volunteers packing notebooks, paper, crayons, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors and more, with the...
On July 11 and July 18 "Only" between 11 am and 4 pm., kittens and adults cats will be available as furever friends. What a great opportunity to find your best friend and help the Animal League!
50% off kittens and...
On Sunday, July 17th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, the VFW Auxiliary will be hosting breakfast at the VFW Lodge 855 W. Desoto St., Clermont
Eat-in or take-out.
For a donation of $8 enjoy:
3 pancakes with 3 slices of...
Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is pleased to announce the implementation of BallotTrax, a complete mail ballot locator and notification system to enhance the vote-by-mail experience of Lake County voters.
The significance of BallotTrax for Lake Countians is an increase...
The Clermont Police are hosting a FREE Basketball Camp for ages 9 to 15 years old.
The event will take place at Clermont Elementary School, 680 East Highland Ave., Clermont on July 11-12 from 9 am to noon.
To register for...
Congratulations to Montverde Academy Senior Josue Torres, who was accepted into two pre-college music camps this summer. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is one of the most comprehensive and acclaimed institutions for the study of music.
The music clinic offers...
submitted by Jennifer Ganley, Kiwanis Club of South Lake
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake was proud to present The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (NCSL) with a $1,000 donation to help support their important mission in the community. On...
Orlando, FL (July 6, 2022) – Orlando Health has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art neurosciences institute that will serve patients throughout the southeastern United States. The three-story, 45,000-square-foot medical office building will be the new home of Orlando Health...
Submitted by Marty Proctor, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The Clermont Chain of lakes has been experiencing lowered lake water levels and improved water clarity. Following is an explanation of these events from Jason Danaher, PhD, Water Resources Director of the Lake...
AdventHealth TriKidz Youth Triathlon will take place on July 16, 2022, from 7:30 am to noon at Victory Pointe, 938 Victory Way, Clermont.
When: Race #2 - Saturday, July 16, 2022
Race...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Fritos and I am a 2.5yr old male Domestic Shorthair Blend and I weigh about 10 pounds. I am a pretty laid-back kind of kitty and not much seems to bother me. ...
submitted by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historical Society
Read to Sydney will be at Clermont’s Historic Village on Sunday, July 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM for a pizza party and sharing the joy of reading. There will also be crafts...
Two and a half years into the pandemic, communities across the country are still feeling the impacts. And with inflation at a four-decade high, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet, especially when it comes to taking care...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
This weekend the little yellow minions are back in theaters for the 5th time in Minions: The Rise of Gru. This film is a sequel to the Minions which came out in 2015 but...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. Coffee...
Matthew Wheatley and the Wheatley Realty Group recently celebrated their new office in Downtown Clermont on Montrose Street. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate with a ”We Noticed” ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The newly renovated building, located at 664 W. Montrose...
MVA Lower School’s Liliana Parker recently took first place at the Malibu Rider Experience. The Malibu Rider Experience is a water sports-filled weekend for all abilities with family-friendly instruction and competition. Liliana, who is in grade 4, beat out the competition in...
Kroger is presenting the 3rd AdventHealth Annual Clermont Freedom 5K on July 4th in Downtown Clermont.
Walk or run on the course, or go virtual if you can't be there. Have fun while earning your custom medal.
Finish line party at...
The Cool Sommer Mornings (CSM) Series is Florida's longest-running and most fun Triathlon Series! The event features a 5K Run/Walk, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay. The CSM Series is great for first-timers and experienced athletes alike!
Each event has a unique...
At a recent dinner, Beta Theta Awards Chairpersons Terry Moherek and Lucy Hage announced that Irv Stacy has been selected as the 2022-2023 Beta Theta Zeus (Man of the Year). This award is given to a man who has...
What would you do if you found kittens and their mom is nowhere to be found?
If you have found kittens and are willing and able to help them, register for the Wait-Til-8 Program. Shelter staff will examine the kittens and...
CLERMONT - Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has received the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Silver for implementing hospital-wide best practices and educating parents and caregivers on sleep safety to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A recognition...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
A new horror/thriller hits theaters this weekend, The Black Phone. This film follows a young boy named Finney (Manson Thames) who is abducted by a crazed killer (Ethan Hawke). Finney is held prisoner in...
People want to get outside, celebrate and socialize and the 4th of July is a great time to enjoy time together. There will be lots of firework displays, concerts, picnics, and neighborhood Bar-B-Qs on the weekend. However, while enjoying...
Clermont City Council approved the annexation, land use plan amendment, and rezoning of property lying north of SR 50 and west of Autoplex Lane, abutting Carmax (west) and Toyota of Clermont (east) at the June 28 council meeting.
Approval allows TESLA,...
Boys and girls from the Reach Out Summer Camp at the Imagine Charter School got to spend the morning of Friday, June 24th at Clermont’s Historic Village. Not only did they get to tour all the buildings and play...
submitted by the Chabad of S Lake County
The Jewish community of Lake County will be completing and welcoming its first Torah Scroll -- Judaism's most sacred object -- with a unique and celebratory ceremony on July 10th, beginning at 4...
Kick of the July 4th weekend in Downtown Clermont at the First Friday Food Trucks & Music on Montrose.
Bring your lawn chair and spend Friday evening, July 1st from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm enjoying an assortment of food...
Clermont's Red, White and Boom, 4th of July celebration will be held at Waterfront Park bringing food trucks, live music from The Actual Bank Robbers, and ending with fireworks over Lake Minneola.
The event will be held from 7 pm...
Submitted by The Animal League
My name is Uncle Sam and I am a 7-yr old male German Shepherd/Hound Blend and I weigh about 60 pounds. My friends here say I am the sweetest, most gentlest boy they have ever...
Caribbean Zest & Bar, is celebrating the grand opening in Caribbean style and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce observed the event with a celebratory salute and ribbon cutting.
The bar, located at 139 E. Broad St., Groveland, brings gusto...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Florida is actually the birthplace of American wine. French Huguenots who settled in North America around 1562 made wine from the abundant wild Muscadine grapes they found growing near...
submitted by the V F W Auxiliary
The V F W Auxiliary, located at 855 W. Desoto St. in downtown Clermont, is hosting its monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, June 25th from 4 pm to 6 pm. Take out or...
Read to Sydney, a non-profit organization based in central Florida that helps children read one ‘tail’ at a time, is excited to introduce “Sunny,” a lovable and very huggable Pomeranian/Husky mix. While Sunny is in training to earn his...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners recently renamed Hartle Road in Clermont to Ray Goodgame Parkway in memory of the deceased Clermont City Councilman.
Goodgame passed away at the age of 85 on July 28, 2019. He passionately served...
Bring the family to the Clermont Mainstreet MEGA Food Truck Rally on June 25 from 4 pm to 9 pm. 20+ Food trucks will be on hand and you can vote for your favorite truck.
The School of Rock...
Photos and Story by Larry Oskin, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Clermont celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18 at Waterfront Park with cultural foods, activities, music, art, and dance.
Juneteenth was declared a national holiday in 2021 by President Biden. It stems from...
A Movie Review By Anthony Ritter
The King is back as Elvis hits theaters this weekend. Elvis follows Presley’s (Austin Butler) life as he becomes a singing legend. This 2 hour and 39-minute movie covers over 20 years of the...
Tavares – The Lake County Library System will distribute copies of the United States Constitution and Declaration of Independence beginning Monday, June 27 to celebrate Independence Day.
“As we approach Independence Day and reflect on the freedoms and liberties bestowed...
Celebrate the red, white, and blue on Sunday, July 3rd, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Groveland's Lake David Park, located at 450 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland.
This year’s celebration will include:
Miss Firecracker Pageant from 1:00 pm –...
The First Annual Lake County Job Fair will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, at Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg.
300+ Job Openings will be offered, including full-time or no experience needed....
Submitted by Sharon Wagner
Many companies scrambled to get online during the coronavirus crisis as in-store profits plummeted. The good news is that if you weren’t already online, heading to the web for your sales efforts is an excellent move....
The following is in response by Pulte Homes to an article submitted by Steve Smith of New Beginnings to the South Lake Tablet.
submitted by Kathleen Hugo, representing Pulte Homes
This is in response to the article titled “Affordable Housing in...
submitted by The Animal League
My name is Wilson and I am a 1-yr old male Chihuahua Blend. I am about 11 pounds of lap dog! I walk very well on a leash and love going for walks. I have...
Submitted by The Kiwanis Club of South Lake
Evelisse Bookhout, Executive Officer of Hands of Hope America, Inc, was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South Lake. Evelisse is an Army veteran from Central New York with experience...
OAKLAND, FL — Vice Mayor Michael Satterfield, Chair of School Advisory Committee for the Oakland Avenue Charter School, has been named a winner of a 2022 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award. The award was presented during the June 14 Oakland...
Daniela Martinez of the Clermont Woman's Club recently delivered items donated by the CWC District 7 members to The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The wagon was overflowing. Among those items were adult clothes, baby clothes, diapers, baby...
Fourth of July is coming, and though it’s a fun time of year to enjoy fireworks, they can really scare animals (and cause noise-induced hearing loss!). Everyone who brings a food donation for the South Lake Animal League to...