submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
Almost everyone knows the iconic “Rosie the Riveter, We Can Do It!” signs. But do you know the story behind them? Did you know there was a “Rosie the Riveter” song? Or that the...
Downtown Clermont invites the community to partake in the inaugural Brews & BBQ Festival—a promising day of family-friendly fun, live music, vendors, food trucks, and exciting activities for all ages.
Event Highlights:
🎶 Live Music: Talented artists, including Ray Nichols, Dale...
submitted by the Animal League
Coconut is a 7-year-old Chihuahua blend weighing around 12 pounds. She is a sweet girl that likes lots of pets and attention, sand most of all - belly rubs! Coconut loves curling up on her...
Volunteering on a city’s advisory board is often the starting point for residents who want to get involved in the operations of their community. Clermont’s Code Enforcement Board has vacancies and residents are encouraged to consider applying.
The Code Enforcement...
Applications close soon. Register today! Habitat for Humanity / Lake-Sumter is hosting a FREE financial education program in partnership with financial expert and educator, Jo-El Gonzalez with Seacoast Bank.
This 6-week course is designed to prepare you with the essential...
Excitement is building in Clermont as The Salt Shack on the Lake gears up to open its doors on Monday, February 5th at 11 am.
The South Lake Tablet had the privilege of getting a sneak peek into this much-anticipated...
The Salt Shack on the Lake is preparing to open its doors on Monday, February 5th. Located on the shore of Lake Minneola, close to Victory Pointe in downtown Clermont, the restaurant boasts a delicious menu and hand-crafted cocktails....
In a bittersweet turn of events, Johnson Village Marketplace is closing its doors as of Saturday, February 3rd at 7 pm.
Owner Darren Johnson wrote:
The Johnsons had a vision. Johnson Village Marketplace would not only be a small-town grocery store...
January 2024
Welcome to 2024!
The first Council Workshop of the New Year was held on Jan. 16 and discussions included updated plans for the Meet Us in the Middle Plaza and the 8th Street Docks, pickleball courts, and the status...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, January 27th for the Grand Re-opening of Once Upon A Creation (OUAC) located at 4300 South US-27, Suite 207, Clermont.
OUAC is a locally-owned...
Dim Sum House will be opening in Clermont at 2440 Fl-50, (formerly 145 Seafood Boil) on February 5. Owner John Zhao also owns YH Seafood Clubhouse in Doctor Phillips and the newly opened Bakery 1908 in Orlando’s Mills 50...
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...