Tavares – The Lake County Office of Procurement Services invites interested businesses to an upcoming webinar to learn about tips for bidding on government contracts. The 90-minute online webinar will be held via Zoom and will begin at 9...
Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) is hosting its first "Clash of Champions Sprint Race" on Sunday, June 5 beginning at 7:30 am. National-caliber medalists will come to Downtown Clermont to compete in this Olympic-style rowing event on a Lake...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Merideth Nagel and The Legacy Legal Team hosted a South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event to celebrate the successful growth of South Lake County with the...
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake (KCOSL) thanked Jayne Maravola, Youth Services Coordinator at New Vision for Independence (New Vision), for providing the club with a presentation on their programs. Founded in 2005, New Vision is a 501(c)(3) non-profit...
From Triathlons to Art-Infused wine strolls to Sunday Farmers' Market, all Roads Lead To Fun In Downtown Clermont.
Caribbean Jerk Festival
June 4 from 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Waterfront Park (330 Third Street, Clermont) Caribbean Jerk Festival is...
Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer, a day to break out the barbeque utensils and enjoy food, fun and family. But it's also the day set aside to honor and remember those who served and died for their...
AdventHealth Clermont will host Chef Edwin on Wednesday, June 8 from 10:30 am-11:30 am. Chef Edwin will demonstrate how to cook a delicious and healthy Saute French Eggplant, Squash and Pepper Ratatouille recipe. At the event, you'll be able to...
CLERMONT - After a delivery delay of key structures caused by the national supply chain shortage, work will soon begin on the third phase of Clermont’s downtown Streetscape project along West Montrose Street from West Avenue to Lake Avenue...
CLERMONT - Veteran boater and Clermont Police Sgt. Thomas Stone was eager to get the department's new patrol boat on the water for the Memorial Day weekend. As the unofficial start of summer and as expected, Lake Minneola was busy with...
Lake County Board Chairman Sean Parks is inviting the public to attend Coffee & Conversation, an outreach meeting to be held on Friday, June 3 at 8 a.m. at Cheeser’s Palace Café, located at 707 W Montrose Street in...
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has named five local leaders to its 2022 board of directors. Each member has been appointed by their respective city councils to administer the affairs of LANGD, propel its mission forward and explore...
OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz invites you to join him for coffee and conversation from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the Oakland Nature Preserve. Coffee will be served in the museum, located at 747...
LEESBURG, Fla. – Lake-Sumter State College is providing public notification of proposed changes in student course and laboratory fees for the 2022 - 2023 academic year.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 1009.23(20), Lake-Sumter State College is notifying the community of...
On Saturday morning, Chuck Seaver and members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont gathered at Oak Hill Cemetary to place flags on the graves of those who served their country and community.
Seaver, a life-long resident of Clermont and president...
Clermont – The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will remember the Colonial Patriots who fought for our freedom by dedicating a liberty tree in a public ceremony on June 2 at 9 am outside of David W. Jordan...
Tavares – Looking to find the perfect addition to your family this Memorial Day weekend? The Lake County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees from Friday, May 27 – Sunday, May 29 during its Memorial Day Sale Adoption Event.
The...
Tavares – Are you ready to hop, skip and run through summer? The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will unveil Born Learning Trail signs donated by the United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties in a public ceremony...
Minneola, Fla – On Friday, June 10 at 11 am join entertainer Todd Kay for magic, juggling and laugh-out-loud antics. Todd will amaze with card tricks, circus skills, audience participation and impressive mime routines.
Join us every Friday from June...
Lake County/Clermont - The No. 8-ranked University of Michigan Women’s Rowing team visited Lake County this week on their way to the NCAA Division I National Championships.
“The facilities and hospitality available to us at the Clermont Boat House are...
Clermont - This year, Clermont Police Department has been invited to participate in the annual Memorial Day Murph workout, hosted by Clermont CrossFit. The Murph is a staple in the physical fitness community.
The workout is named after Navy Lieutenant...
submitted by Clermont Battalion
The Clermont Battalion Awards and Graduation Ceremony was recently held in the Black Box at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Attending were representatives from the Sea Cadet National Headquarters, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)...
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park are hosting their 5K (3.4 Mile) run/walk on Saturday, May 28, at 7:30 am, at Lake Louis State Park.
Amenities will include finisher medals, event T-shirts, USATF Certified monitored course, and Native plants....
Feature Story & Photos By Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Dr. Mirbey-Stallard just opened Clermont Dentistry at 1580 Hooks Street, Suite B, across from the DMV and Crane’s View Lodge in Clermont. A ribbon-cutting was officiated by the South...
The Hope Center Mobile Block Party and the Mascotte Police Department hs hosting Autism Rocks. Come to the party on Saturday, May 28 at the Mascotte Civic Center, located at 121 N Sunset Ave., Mascotte.
There will be photo opportunities,...
On Saturday, May 28, at 1 pm, MPA will play the Lake County Sheriff's Department in a friendly game of basketball with proceeds going to the Well of Hope. The tip off is at 1 pm at the Clermont...
submitted by the Animal League
Meet Rosita!
My name is Rosita and I am a 5 yr old female Chihuahua blend. I am a petite little lady and weigh 12 pounds, making me the perfect size dog to fit in your lap! If...
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...
by Carol Walker - Clermont Garden Club
The Clermont Garden Club held its End Of Year Luncheon and Member Recognition on Wednesday, May 18th, at the clubhouse at 849 West Avenue, Clermont. The luncheon was well attended. A great lunch...
As the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” music began Sunday morning, May 22, six of the church’s nine graduating high school seniors marched into the service. Three of the graduates were unable to attend due to their work schedules or...
On Friday, May 27th, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, the city of Groveland will host a Memorial Day Ceremony and free breakfast in honor of community veterans.
The event will be held at the Puryear Building & Veteran's Park,...
Clermont, FL – The Cooper Memorial Library will host a local musical trio, The Messengers, in June as part of its Cooper Concert Series.
The Messengers will perform Cash Classics: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and His Music, featuring songs...
Mike Smith and Kenny Nadeau, first met in Missouri where they learned to appreciate the intricacies and flavors of smoking and curing meats. Both Mike and Kenny moved to Florida and enjoyed barbecuing for family and friends. After lots of...
Mascotte Charter School, Kiwanis of Clermont K-Kids, celebrated an end-of-school-year party on May 17 with cupcakes, Chick-fil-A gift cards and funny stories of the school year.
This was the inaugural year for this K-Kids Club and they made the most...
Eustis, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously.
On May 12, 2022, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo sent a letter to U.S. Food...
Tim Hancock of the South Lake County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) attended a Kiwanis Club of Clermont meeting for a follow-up chat regarding the recent Prayer Breakfast fundraiser that the Kiwanians held on May 5, at Gabby's Banquet. The...
The Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for the community.
Keira Marie Votave, a senior at East Ridge High School, was honored as the South Lake Chamber of Commerce recipient of the Ray...
Howey-in-the-Hills - The Howey-in-the-Hills Friends of the Library, a 501(c)3 organization, is hosting their first Masquerade Ball to raise funds for the Marianne Beck Memorial Library, a member of the Lake County Library System. The black-tie charity gala will...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held on May 20 at the Clermont City Center in downtown Clermont. The room was filled to capacity with community and business leaders as well as business professionals.
Below are highlights of...
by Marty Proctor
The city of Groveland is creating and executing a consolidated plan for the future of the city. A series of presentations at the recent Centennial Celebration highlighted the future as seen by city planners, community leaders, local...
Eustis, FL – Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Christopher Hoy – Adult Education
Patrick Beauchamp – Administrative Office Specialist
Jose De La Rosa – Automotive Collision Technology
Gloria Deboever – Cosmetology...
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...
by Gastro MD
Digestive disorders are disorders in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which health professionals categorize between functional GI disorders and organic GI disorders. The most common digestive disorders are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), irritable bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux...
Lake & Sumter Counties - Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter opens applications for four homes being built through Habitat’s Youth Construction Academy program.
The four new homes will be located in Wildwood, Leesburg, Mascotte, and Eustis, Florida.
To learn more about Habitat’s...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
After long delays from the Covid pandemic, Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ of Clermont celebrated its official ribbon cutting with the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Ellie Lou’s Brews &...
Kids’ College at Lake-Sumter State College has a rich history of over 30 years providing an exciting, interactive, and academic program to children in Lake and Sumter Counties.
Over the years, Kids’ College has expanded from a program exclusively for...
CLERMONT - Memorial Day is set aside each year to remember and honor those who died protecting the freedoms of America and Clermont has teamed up with local veterans to plan a perfect celebration.
The program will begin at 10 a.m....
OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland has completed a total refurbishing of the Jake Voss Fishing Pier, making the serene public space along the shores of Lake Apopka more accessible for all.
The pier’s upgrades include enhanced paved parking,...
The 2022 Lake County Community Service Awards ceremony was recently held at the Venetian Center in Leesburg.
“The Chamber is proud to have successful and outstanding business and individuals to nominate and even more thrilled to have them be...
The Clermont FC Soccer Club, 17 years and under (U17) boys team, won the Florida Presidents Cup and will be traveling to play in the 2022 U.S Youth Soccer Southern Regional Presidents Cup on June 15 through 19, 2022 in Frisco...
By Jessica Whitehouse
When I was a young child, my father’s job was up for relocation, and he had his choice between Minnesota or Florida. This was nearly a no-brainer for a family ready to escape into a tropical paradise...