Frank Klum Sr., past quartermaster of Post 5277, turned 99 on January 24, 2022. He is the oldest member of The Post! His older sister turned 100 this past November. VFW Post 5277 and auxiliary members hosted a birthday celebration...
After 16 years of annual Beta Theta's Mardi Gras Celebrations, the threat of Covid stalled the signature event.
This year, Beta Theta was ready to celebrate Mardi Gras; then came DELTA, and now the OMICRON virus.
Omicron is spreading across the...
Clermont Main Street hosts exciting Downtown Clermont events with tasty foods, beautiful crafts and live entertainment. It’s time to celebrate the new season. There is always something delicious and entertaining for everyone! Hundreds of visitors will pack their Downtown...
The auxiliary is going to have our monthly spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 4 pm - 6 pm at VFW Post, 855 W. Desoto St., Clermont.
The donation is $8.00.
The St. Johns River Water Management District will hold a public meeting on Feb. 8 to begin the peer review process for the surface water model for Johns Lake in Orange and Lake counties, located within the Central Florida Water...
Construction has started on a new field and stadium at Mount Dora High School thanks to a fundraising effort that brought in more than $1 million in a couple of months, and next week the school will welcome a...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently welcomed Real Life Christian Academy to its family of High School Kiwanis Key Clubs.
A charter party to kick off the new club was attended on Tuesday by students, staff and Kiwanis members, including...
A blood donor 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 heart attack. All blood types are needed.
Visit the BIG...
submitted by The Animal League
Joey is an 11-month-old male German Shephard/Beagle mix who LOVES spending time with people whether it’d be getting cuddled or playing fetch! He is around 40 pounds, and he doesn’t plan to get much bigger....
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The City of Clermont and the South Lake community joined together to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17.
The morning was chilly as the...
Lake County students will demonstrate their expertise in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at the annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair next month.
The event, sponsored by Lake County Schools Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Department, will showcase the...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Becky, and I am a female 6-month-old Labrador/Staffordshire Terrier mix weighing around 50 pounds and I want nothing more than to be affectionate with everyone! I am such a sweet dog who...
The Clermont Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for January 2022 is at 12002 Burton Street in Clermont. Karen Geisinger and her husband Billy Kerns have been transforming their yard for almost 10 years. It is a lovely combination...
The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library will host a special showing of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 1:45 pm in room 108. Jesus Christ Superstar is a sung-through rock opera with...
On Saturday, February 5 from 9-12 am, the Lake County Water Authority invites local kids 4 and up along with their parents to participate in a free Kids Fishing Clinic at Hickory Point Park 27341 SR19 Tavares FL. Equipment...
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Tuesday, January 25th and Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, is hosting Information Sessions for those interested in learning more about becoming an Election Worker in 2022.
Information Sessions have been scheduled for...
The Bromeliaceae (the BROMILIAD) is a family of monocot flowering plants of 3590 known species. They are native to the tropical Americas and this is the only family within the order that has septal nectaries and inferior ovaries.
Many bromeliads...
Start 2022 with an almost guaranteed 5k personal best at AdventHealth’s Florida’s Fastest 5k race presented by Kroger on Saturday, January 22nd.
This point-to-point USATF certified distance course at Lake Louisa State Park provides participants with a smooth paved route...
By Michelle Delaney
On August 28, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream to more than 200,000 people. Without social media, his words of equal rights for all were heard, survived, and still remain relevant to all...
Feature Story and Photos By Larry H. Oskin
Minneola celebrated its first annual Murals on the Trail Festival with plenty of exciting art, crafts, foods, music, live entertainment, workshops and activities at Minneola Trailhead Park (315 Madison St). Everyone was...
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...
December brought average rainfall to the region with most of the activity occurring along the central coastline.
A full report outlining December’s hydrologic conditions was presented at the District’s Governing Board meeting Tuesday. Highlights include:
Rainfall
Districtwide, December rainfall averaged 2.54...
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 January 8, 2022...
For the 19th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. In 2021, Public Works staff oversaw the installation of 2,562 trees, which...
Montverde Academy appoints a new director to the Educational Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC), Dr. Caryn Long Middle School Science teacher and STEM SAC coordinator. The director of the ETIC provides proactive, collaborative leadership in the identification, development, implementation,...
To kick off the new year, the Clermont Woman's Club invited Jeff Burke, Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Clermont to do a presentation at our January meeting. Jeff brought along re-enforcements! Also attending was Adam Swanson, Water...
Here is your chance to race through one of the largest and most beautiful tree farms in the country, right here in Groveland. The Cherrylake Farm Races, presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, is getting ready for the...
The Lake County Veterans Services Office is moving to a new location at1996 Classique Ln in Tavares. The new office is located next to the Lake County Office of Housing and Community Services.
During the transition, the office will be...
Lake County Schools will begin accepting applications for 2022-23 Educational Choice transfers from Lake County residents on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The Open Enrollment window will remain open through Apr 29 for Lake residents. A second 2022-23 window, for all...
Submitted by Rescue Rebels
My name is Maya, I am 11 years old, but I still have pep in my step. I have been told I am as good as gold! I am a 33 lb little girl that looks like...
The Town of Oakland, in partnership with Healthy West Orange, invites the community to kick off the new year with health and wellness at the forefront.
All are welcome at the Fresh Start Festival and 5K at the Town of...
submitted by The Animal League
Hello everyone!
My name is Oakley and I am a female Catahoula Leopard Dog/Pointer Dog mix. I am 5-years-old and full grown at around 50 pounds, which means there is plenty of me to love! I’m...
Lake-Sumter State College students have a new transfer opportunity after completing their associate in arts degree – New College of Florida in Sarasota, the state’s Honors College.
New College is a member of the State University System of Florida.
Through this...
CLERMONT: Christian Men in Action and the City of Clermont will honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in a celebration commemorating his life and legacy.
Starting at 10 am, the celebration will kick off with a parade starting at...
Residents of Clermont have a new option for specialty care with the opening of the AdventHealth Clermont health park. The state-of-the-art facility will provide a wide range of specialty services to Clermont and Lake County residents.
“We are pleased to...
Below are only a few of the events happening in South Lake this weekend. Visit the South Lake Tablet Calendar of Events for further details and a list of South Lake events.
January 14- Groveland's Second Friday Farmer's Market
It will...
by Linda Charlton
Stephen Sprinkles has won his lawsuit against the City of Clermont. He just doesn’t know how much he has won. A judge determined that Sprinkles was right and the City was wrong. As things stand now, a...
The Florida Supervisors of Elections will offer four $1,200 scholarships to college students in 2022, according to Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays.
Applicants must be registered Florida voters and live in the state for at least the preceding...
Florida Arbor Day lands on Jan. 21 this year and UF/IFAS has opportunities to celebrate across the Sunshine State. Events include tree giveaways, education on tree selection based on region and more.
The date, shifted up from national Arbor Day...
Tuesday evening, The Clermont City Council Chamber was filled with red-shirted, high-spirited spectators. Brian Bulthuis, the new City Manager, proudly attributed the "wearing of the red" to a celebration: The Georgia Bull Dogs won the College Football National Championship...
Industry experts say a record 80,000 drivers needed immediately
Lake-Sumter State College recently dedicated its Commercial Driver Training Center in Sumter County. This new training site at LSSC’s Sumter Center will provide training and state-approved testing for Class A and...
Register for Local Business Sessions at: https://midflorida.score.org/content/take-workshop-6
ReFranchises – An Easier Way to Owning a Business
Learn to use the “Lean Canvas” approach to draft a one-page business plan.
Wednesday, Jan 12. 5:30 pm Free Online
Sell Online with Google’s E-Commerce Tools
Learn...
Clermont Police are currently investigating a two-vehicle crash with one fatality and five individuals with serious injuries in the area of S Highway 27 and Legendary Boulevard. On January 11, 2022, at approximately 5:57 p.m., Clermont Police Officers responded...
Article and Pictures by Carl Gordon
Members of the South Lake County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Groveland's first wine and beer bar, Barrels & Boards, with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, January 10.
Located in the Groveland Publix Shopping Center...
Feature Story And Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The William A Suggs Memorial VFW POST 5277 promotes American pride, good citizenship and patriotism. They continue to participate in a national program to encourage young students to examine our nation’s history...
Jason Santana from Eustis High School and Mattias Peroni from East Ridge High School have been chosen to represent Lake County Schools in the Sunshine State Scholars Program in Orlando from March 31 through April 2.
Each Florida school district selects...
Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB) is inviting volunteers to help beautify Lake County by participating in a community cleanup and bulk trash collection event from 9 am to noon on Saturday, Jan. 29 in Groveland at Festival Park located at...
CLERMONT SHOPPERS - Due to the rising number of COVID cases in Florida, Walmart-Clermont, located at 550 U.S. Highway 27, was temporarily closed on Sunday, January 9 for cleaning and sanitizing. Walmart is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday morning, January...
The Clermont Triathlon Club in partnership with Clermont Police Dept, City of Clermont and Sommer Sports is holding a 2-miler to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida--South Lake Branch.
The event will be held on January 15 beginning at 10 am at Waterfront Park,...
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...