Life-long Clermont resident Chuck Seaver spoke to members of the Clermont Historical Society at the January 10th meeting. In his position as president and long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont, Chuck was responsible for selecting the photographs...
The Community Foundation of South Lake has scholarships available to high school seniors attending any of the five high schools in South Lake County. (East Ridge, Lake Minneola, South Lake, Real Life Academy & Montverde Academy). Students complete one...
Sunshine Book Co., located at 647 Lake Avenue in Downtown Clermont, was recently voted Best of South Lake - Retail Business, an event sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
It has been less than a year since Sunshine Book...
Feature Story And Photos by Larry H. Oskin
This past week, the Clermont Flag Coffee Corner opened its doors in Downtown Clermont to chilly guests seeking hot cocoa, specialty coffee or a piping hot cup of tea. Its owners Gustavo,...
Information shared by Marty Proctor
Just Stop Tire Shop is sponsoring a First Responders Appreciation Day Across Lake County at the Mascotte Civic Center pavilion on February 19 from 12 - 3 pm. The Tedder/Thomas Civic Center is located at...
On a chilly Saturday evening on February 5, Beta Theta-ESA held "Shots in The Dark", an event to raise money for 3-local high school scholarships for students entering Lake Sumter State College and a scholarship for a student entering...
Daniela Martinez, President of the CWC and Carol Spaldi, Scholarship Chairman have announced the Clermont Woman's Club is offering three, one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships to a graduating female from each of the local South Lake high schools, East...
Orlando Cat Café will host a Lunch and Learn Seminar on Friday, February 18th from 11 am – 1 pm. First, speakers from the Cornerstone Hospice Pet Peace of Mind Program will explore the various aspects of planning for...
Information shared by Jackie Phillips Polk
The East Ridge High School Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Team traveled to the University of Florida for the State High School Competitive Cheerleading Competition.
After a long day, the team took 1st Place in the State...
Information shared by Marty Proctor
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a public meeting on Feb 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 137 E. Cherry Street, Groveland. The meeting will be in regards to...
The district’s calendar committee, composed of employees and parents, has developed two student calendar options. A survey will be sent to employees on Feb. 9 asking their preference between the two. The same survey then will be sent to...
Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay has asked state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran for an extension of “grace and compassion” this year as the district continues to struggle with chronic absenteeism among students and teachers, resulting in significant student...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Groveland celebrated diversity with a Cultural Food Festival. This special event included food trucks, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment at Lake David Park.
Savor The Flavors! Locals and out-of-area guests spent the day learning...
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with AgeWave Solutions, Inc recently dedicated the first Habitat home of 2022.
AgeWave Solutions, Inc was the presenting sponsor for the Women Build project in May 2021, which aims to build and repair...
Starting February 7, 2022, a partial road closure will be in effect for West Don Wickham Drive starting at the intersection of Citrus Tower Boulevard as Orlando Health South Lake Hospital continues with the first phase of its...
The Town of Oakland is inviting the public to celebrate the central role African Americans have played in American culture during the “Honoring Black History” art and heritage exhibition, on display through March at the Healthy West Orange Arts...
Did you know Sickle-cell anemia patients can require 15-25 blood transfusions a year.
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research...
Lake-Sumter State College President Dr. Stan Sidor announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, at a meeting of the District Board of Trustees on Friday, February 4.
“After thoughtful reflection on my 40 years in private industry and academia, I have decided to...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a joint planning work group meeting with all municipalities in Lake County on Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Harris Room in the Venetian Center, located at 1 Dozier...
First Friday Food Trucks & Music on Montrose
February 4 – There will be a diverse assortment of about 20 food trucks and vendors available from 5:30 to 9:00 pm with many of the Downtown Clermont stores open late that night....
Jessica Woods, an AVID Coordinator and Literacy Coach at Windy Hill Middle School in Clermont, is the Lake County Schools Teacher of the Year.
Woods, a Clermont resident, was announced the winner at last night’s Teacher of the Year celebration,...
The people voted and The South Lake Tablet was chosen as one of the Best Of South Lake. As a small business owner, it means so much to get that extra-special pat on the back for a good job!...
The East Ridge High School Theatre Department presents a hilarious play about two British actors that decide to impersonate women to steal a family’s inheritance, all while getting entangled in romance.
Come support this talented group of performers and technicians...
Congratulations to Mascotte Charter School Terrific Kids for January!
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.
They celebrate T - Thoughtful, E - Enthusiastic, R -...
Recently members of the Clermont Woman's Club met at The Warehouse Social Club & Eatery in Leesburg for sisterhood and to support "The Warehouse" which is a 501(c) (3) organization that supports local Military Veterans, Police, Fire and EMS. ...
Have you used Spreadsheets in your Genealogical Research? Spreadsheets can help you in analyzing your data and keeping track of your research. This class provides genealogical examples for those who have a basic knowledge of how to use Excel....
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Did you forget to get something new and different for your loved one this year? Why not order a brick from the Clermont Historical Society? As you can see from the picture...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1236 based at Love’s Landing, a gated flying community, in Weirsdale, Florida donated $ 3,000 to EAA Chapter 534’s aviation youth program called Squadron 534. This was done at their...
Lake County Schools reached a tentative agreement with the Lake County Education Association (LCEA) for the 2021-22 teacher contract, which proposes a retention bonus for teachers, pay raises, and an increase in beginning teacher salaries.
The district also reached a...
The Lake County Veterans Services Office will begin providing Veterans Administration (VA) claims assistance to veterans in Lake County at satellite office locations at select Lake County libraries.
The satellite offices will take place every Wednesday starting Feb. 2 in...
Three big wins for the Academy’s players as they head for the McDonald’s All-American Games
The McDonald’s All-American Roster came out with big wins for Montverde Academy’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Dariq Whitehead, Dillon Mitchel, and Janiah Barker are...
Register for Local Business Events at:
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How to Start a Non-Profit - An expert overview of what is needed to form a non-profit organization.
Tuesday, Feb 8. 10:00 am Online $20 Registration Fee
How to Win More Often in Sales -This webinar will...
Looking to find that special someone? The Lake County Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees in February during its “Meet Your Match” pet adoption promotion.
The shelter is located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares, FL 32778. It is...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Julia Felix - Accounting Operations
Alan Almaraz - Automotive Collision Technology
Charlie Presswood-James – Baking & Pastry Arts
Alesia Averill - Cosmetology AM
James Bell –...
During a recent city council meeting, the City of Groveland received three prestigious awards:
The 2021 Regional Deal of the Year Award from the Florida Economic Development Council.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Groveland’s...
Hunger Advocates Will Enjoy a Day of Garden Party Inspired Elegance While Raising Funds to Fight Hunger
On Saturday, May 21st, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its first-ever Ultimate Garden Party fundraising event to support the nonprofit’s...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library BIG Mid-Winter Book Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 4 and 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in room 108, the first-floor community room, at the Cooper...
Groveland-based open robotics team, FIRST Robotics Team 8057 All Wired Up received a donation of a $45,000 Stratasys Fortus 250 3D printer this week. The 3D printer is hailed as a benchmark for entry-level 3D production systems. Students and...
A blood donor can save a life and, as an added bonus, can help lower his/her blood pressure and cholesterol just by donating a pint of blood. Research shows that blood donors are 88% less likely to have a...
Submitted by the Animal League
My name is Trixie, and I am an 8-month-old female Hound mix, who will weigh around 40 pounds when full-grown, who is looking for my furever home! I have so much energy that I love...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evening of Friday, Jan. 28, Lake County will activate shelters for those vulnerable to cold weather.
Trinity Assembly of God, located at 200 Urick St. in Fruitland Park and LifePointe Church, located at...
Bringing Shade & Beauty to the Trail - Cherrylake, one of the region's largest employers and the leading tree grower in the Southeast United States, has donated 48, 100-gallon Live Oak Trees to bring instant shade and beauty to a...
Aimee Stanley, board chair of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests to the 5th Annual Best of South Lake Business Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, January 19 at Bella Collina.
The signature event recognizes people and businesses who...
On Monday evening, January 24, The Clermont City Council held a special meeting to consider revocation of a conditional use permit for Lilly's On The Lake, located at 846 W Osceola Street on Lake Minneola.
The owner of the property...
The Clermont Police Department is encouraging Clermont citizens to focus on the importance of roadway safety with a new traffic campaign. The Police Department will be posting a series of videos, and information on their social media along with...
Due to weather concerns, Groveland's food festival has been postponed to Saturday, February 5th from 11 am - 6 pm. at Lake David Park (450 South Lake Ave., Groveland).
See below for a list of this event’s live performances:
Soul Therapy...
Just because animals have fur doesn’t mean they can withstand cold temperatures. In cold weather, keep pets inside, both during the day and night. Pets left to fend for themselves in cold weather are susceptible to injury and death.
When...
During the January 25 Clermont City Council meeting, the council rejected the proposal that would allow The VUE, a 31-acre project located west of the Miss Florida Avenue and Hooks Street intersection, north and south of Hooks Street, directly...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake, a grant-making organization, recently held its annual Transformation Grant Reception at the National Training Center in Clermont to share funds that will help the entire...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors students in south Lake. The award was named in memory of Goodgame, a devoted community leader who served as a dedicated community leader and the students, just like Ray are champions...