submitted by The Pastfinders of South Lake Lisa Oberg will be presenting this interesting topic not normally discussed in Family History.  Have you ever thought about the events outside wars, famine and political strife that may have persuaded your ancestors...
Orlando will soon welcome the nation's elite male and female long-distance runners to compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.    Dash Sports is excited to...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will be hosting the annual Winter Book Sale on Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 9 am until 3 pm and Monday, February 5, from 9 am to 5...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell as a guest speaker, along with Lt. Kelly Stone, Lt. Marnee Batchelor, and Sgt. Erica Rodriguez to its recent weekly lunch meeting. The sheriff spoke of numerous community service...
Visit the Minneola Farmers Market, every 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 pm to 9 pm. at Minneola City Hall at 800 N. Hwy 27, Minneola.  Opening Day - Wednesday, Jan. 24. See you there.
submitted by the Clermont Garden Club   Although most of the nation extols the virtues of trees in April, each state can observe Arbor Day at the time considered best for tree planting in its particular region. In Florida, Arbor Day...
The 2024 Tip-A-Cop fundraising program gets kicked off on Wednesday, January 24, when Clermont Police officers will be ready to greet and serve your favorite meal at Texas Roadhouse, 2457 S. U. S. Highway 27, from 4 to 8...
The Vex Robotics team has qualified for the State Competition in March and hoping to make it to the World Competition in May.
  By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation ​ ​Two Middle School students and one Upper School student competed in a VEX middle school event on Saturday, January 6, at Montverde Academy. Ella Drawdy (grade 7), Alexis Eastham (grade 7),...
Star is an 11-month-old female Hound/Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix (according to her DNA scan) weighing 31 lbs. We expect her to be between 34 and 37 pounds when fully grown. She came from a high-kill shelter with her mom and...
Herut North America is proud to announce the launching of two new communities located in Central Florida.  The communities will be located in Clermont and Ocala. Herut North America is a non-profit 501c3 organization established to provide a home for...
Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET The Clermont Police Department held its monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, January 17th at Papa’s Diner, 626 East Highway 50, Clermont. Coffee with a Cop is a program designed to...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast was held on Friday, January 19.   The State Of The Chamber was presented by: David Colby, President & CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Shahanaz Rahaman, Member Relations Director ...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leadership Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for the community. Outstanding student leaders earn this prestigious honor through their unwavering passion for learning and dedication to helping...
Clermont Main Street invites you to a culinary and musical experience at the Mega Food Truck Event happening on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 4 pm to 9 pm. The heart of Clermont will come alive with the aromas of...
The 2024 Oakley Seaver Special Service Award was presented by Donna Kirtland of the Live Well Foundation of South Lake and Dr. Nancy Cummings of Cummings Collaborative at the SLCC Breakfast meeting on Friday, Jan 19.   Dr. Cummings noted...
The South Lake Aquatic Team Lightning (SLAC) made a huge splash at the Ralph Crocker Classic swim meet in Auburn on January 12-15th. SLAC competed against 25 other teams from 6 states and experienced massive time drops across both...
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet Clermont’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was held on January 15thbeginning with a parade that led to even more family-fun festivities at Waterfront Park, Clermont. The annual parade co-sponsored by the City of Clermont,...
Submitted by the Clermont Garden Club   Clermont Garden Club member, Arlene Rand, is pictured in front of a Camellia Japonicanamed "Arlene Rand '' in her honor for serving as President of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) in 2015-2017.   Two...
Get to know the men and women of the Clermont Police Department. 
Clermont's newly built Johnson Village Marketplace recently held its official grand opening celebration. Located at 550 West Ave., next to the Clermont Historic Village, the market celebrated by offering complimentary tastings, specialty cheese samples, Woodchuck wine sampling, Uncle Matt's...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5277 and the Women’s Auxiliary Unit held its annual student scholarship and teacher appreciation luncheon on Saturday, January 13th at the William Alred Suggs Memorial Post, 855...
On January 15, the City of Clermont invites everyone to a meaningful day of joy, remembrance and community spirit to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his vision of equality, justice and unity. The memorial parade will start promptly...
Submitted by Ashley Wright, City of Groveland   Happy New Year!  - The City of Groveland is excited to ring in 2024 with January events.   MLK Celebration & Second Friday Market Friday, January 12 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lake David Park -...
Out of an abundance of caution due to the severe weather forecast for the area, Lake-Sumter State College will close all campuses beginning at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9. All classes, sports, and activities will not occur after...
Lake County Clerk’s Office to close in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All offices of the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of...
PALATKA, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 — The St. Johns River Water Management District is now accepting applications for the 2025 Cost-Share Program. The District collaborates closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), local governments, private sector, and...
The Clermont Garden Club, led by members Helen Ribbe and Marion Johansen, presented 18 hand-made quilts to Minneola Place, an assisted living facility on South Main St. in Minneola. The colorful quilts were beautifully hand-crafted by the Cooper Quilters...
As the sun sets below the horizon, the anticipated monthly First Friday event will begin this Friday, January 5. The aroma of sizzling dishes will fill the air and people will head to Downtown Clermont to visit the food...
By Grace Rabano and The Clermont Garden Club Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue Jay is a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 11 pounds. He came to us several years ago and was so scared that he was not adoptable. He is now socialized and ready for...
Clermont is about to welcome a new culinary gem to the shores of Lake Minneola. Diners will be able to indulge in a variety of island-themed dishes and tropical drinks. The food and drink menu will complement the vibrant atmosphere...
Join us for a day of golf, entertainment, and philanthropy at the Plantation at Leesburg Winter Golf Tournament and Festival, benefiting Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. This exciting event promises a day of fun and goodwill with a 4-Person...
Start the new year with a new year's resolution to drive responsibly.   As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, it's crucial to responsibly embrace the spirit of celebration. One key aspect of this is to avoid...
  Grace O'Malley's Public House is coming to Clermont. The Irish pub will open at 2400 S Hwy 27, Clermont (previously occupied by Graffiti Junction). It is scheduled to open late in February.  Portillo's is holding its soft opening now. The...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs Lower School K-Kids have been busy serving the MVA community, as well as helping to fill needs in the larger community. Led by Ms. Kim Schield, a teacher...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator   November 29 through December 1, mentors met with students during their advisory period. They shared what their own experience was like when they took midterms for the first time and gave them tips on...
By Zehra Naqvi, Donor Relations Coordinator Francisco Lindor, a name synonymous with excellence on the baseball diamond, has not only left a lasting mark on the sport, but he has also made significant contributions beyond the field. The baseball luminary’s...
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the best of who they are.      Kids at Central Florida Dreamplex were recently awarded certificates for being terrific kids this December.   Thank...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The property located at 620 West Montrose Street, Clermont, has a rich history of business operations from the early days of Clermont’s existence to the current occupant, the City of Clermont’s City Center....
By Nichole Smith The Middle School social studies department at Montverde Academy incorporates financial literacy into their curriculum. Ms. Courtney Williams, a sixth-grade social studies teacher at Montverde Academy, has spearheaded a program she calls Financial Fridays where she takes...
Submitted by Grace Rabano and The Clermont Garden Club   Members of the Clermont Garden Club, led by Helen Ribbe, beautified the grounds at Minneola Place, an assisted living facility on S.Main St. in Minneola. With a generous cash donation, the...
Join the Full Moon Dance And Drum Circle on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 6 pm to 8 pm. at Banks Farm, 1700 Sams Lake Rd., Clermont. To learn more, visit https://bankshelfrich.com. Dance By the Light Of the Moon.  
submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club   The Clermont Woman's Club members visited with many of their Clermont neighbors at Heritage Day.  They also took the opportunity to present their annual contribution to the Historical Society.    The Clermont Woman's Club is...
submitted by Kiwanis Club of Clermont   Paula Whetro, Executive Director of Building Blocks Ministries (BBM), was a guest at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont luncheon meeting. She updated the Club on BBM’s new facilities being constructed on Gadson Street in...
The sixth-grade students at Montverde Academy visited the Oakland Nature Preserve where they put on their gardening gloves and worked together to clear out invasive plants in that area. “Going to the sixth-grade field trip to the Oakland Nature Preserve...
Residential Collection Services, Landfill Operations, Customer Service, and Residential Drop-offs will be closed on Sunday, Dec 31.  Monday collection will occur on Tuesday. All collection days for the week will be moved to the next day.  Supervisor of Elections Office will...
 This quarter the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation (WGHF) commemorates the Downtown Historic District’s progress in recent decades with its new exhibit Modern Day Renaissance: The Winter Garden Story. It chronicles the town’s journey from abandoned streets and empty shops...
By Mrs. Kirstin Coffman, Director of Residential Life Howdy Partners! The boarding students at Montverde Academy strapped on their boots and put on their best hat to head over to our watering hole (aka the Dining Hall) to enjoy a cowboy-sized meal...
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