On July 23-24, five Lake County community leaders stepped up to compete at the 15th Annual Stepping Out for Education at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Dancers performed to raise money for the Lake County Schools teachers and students and...
Breeanna Lapenna of Maitland, FL recently attended Advanced Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge® and U.S. Cyber Camp®. The Rocket Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate and NASA...
Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced Thursday the schedule for the 2022 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at a live press event held at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) tradeshow in Orlando, Florida.
The...
The Lake-Sumter State College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards & LSSC Hall of Fame.
These awards honor alumni, community members, and faculty and staff, who have made outstanding contributions through professional, academic and...
Article by Larry Oskin, South Lake Tablet writer/photographer
APC Roofing has successfully grown over the past ten years to earn the highest Google quality ratings of any roofer in the Central Florida area. Alberto Ponce, the owner of APC Roofing,...
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller was recently recognized by the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers (FCCC) association " for its adherence to best practices.
The newly-established annual Best Practices Excellence Program evaluates and recognizes Clerks’...
Join the US/IFAS Extension Lake County & Lake County Water Authority on Saturday, July 31 from 9 am to 1 pm for an informative morning of talks about Florida’s precious resource – water, followed by an exclusive hike at...
By Dave Krepcho, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
“Just because I have a car doesn’t mean I have enough money to buy food.” This quote, featured in a 2020 New York Times headline, offers a...
David Colby, President and CEO of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) and SLCC Chair Pat Caracciolo of Pat the Dog welcomed business and community members to the monthly Chamber Breakfast.
Guest Speakers and Sponsors:
Blueline360: James Billig shared information...
Real Life Church & Academy of Clermont strives to help real people find real faith! With the dramatic recent rise in mass shootings and hate crimes, Real Life has become one of the very first Clermont churches and schools...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County WIC Program will be hosting an open house for the public at their new location 875 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Clermont Battalion Commanding Officer Gary M. Schindele was a guest speaker at July's South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast.
The Clermont Battalion, affiliated with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, is a federally...
submitted by the Clermont Historical Society
The Clermont Historical Society is happy to announce that not only are vendors who participated in the 2019 Dessert Challenge, like first-place winner Ritter’s, returning this year; but several of the new shops in...
Lake County Schools has scheduled a Back-to-School Job Fair for Wednesday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at East Ridge High School, 13322 Excalibur Road, Clermont.
The district is seeking elementary education, language arts, math, science and special...
Article and Photos by Linda Charlton
You can blame it all on Milo and Otis. The kitties are the personal cats of Sandra "Sandy" Cagan, lifelong cat lover, and founder of the Orlando Cat Café. The Cat Café, located in...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) in collaboration with the Lake County School Board will be conducting the following school immunization event at the following locations for school-age children only:
Saturday, August 7th & 14th from 9:00...
By Kim Praniewicz
While the economic impact of the pandemic can still be felt here in Central Florida, the pace of recovery is picking up: Theme parks are returning to full operation, hotels are reaching capacity, and restaurants are serving...
On Wed., July 21, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual job connection team will partner with Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc. to host a free webinar on sealing and expungement. This virtual session will walk participants...
Award winning cookbook author Chef Warren Caterson will be appearing at the Minneola City Hall Gym on Wednesday, July 21 at 11am. He will share dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges...
Enjoy the end of summer with kids’ storytime in the park.
Join the City of Clermont for Park Tales at 10 a.m. Tuesdays July 20 through Aug. 3 at Palatlakaha Park, 1250 12th St.
This new, free event for preschoolers and...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award was developed to honor students in the South Lake community that not only excel in academics but also in service and leadership within their school and community.
The award honors Goodgame’s memory and...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Mascotte Police Department successfully provides community outreach with extra community service programs. Organized by Officer Kenia Abreu, the Mascotte Police held an Ice Tea and Conversation with The Chief.
The Outreach event...
Clermont Toastmasters was founded 9 years ago in Lake County and has been one of the top Toastmasters clubs in the area. Every year since its inception, Clermont Toastmasters Club has excelled in growth, Smedley Awards, Beat the Clock...
Submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends, My name is Duke
I am a 4yr old male Labrador Retriever blend and I weigh about 80 pounds. I am a big, loveable guy who is happy doing whatever you are doing. If you like to...
The mission of Charity Across South Lake is "Bridging organizations, not for profits, civic, municipalities, churches & schools together to assist families in our South Lake Community during hardships and times of need". The organization has two major community projects:...
The City of Groveland is pleased to announce its partnership with the Challenged Champions and Heroes Organization, to host a Special Needs Award Ceremony on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Challenged Champions and Heroes (CCH) is a national organization that...
Article submitted by Tory Moore, Uf/IFAS Communications
As boaters across the state take to Florida’s coast to scallop, UF/IFAS Extension and Florida Sea Grant agents ask enthusiasts to keep these tips in mind for a safe, fun and sustainable trip.
Scallops...
Submitted by The Pastfinders of South Lake
August is the dog days of summer. To beat the heat let’s spend some time indoors chatting with some like-minded family historians on Zoom. You can exchange knowledge and discuss a genealogical topic...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet
Mohawk Surgery Center celebrated its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This new surgery center was developed by Dr. Feiner, Dr. Abukhadrah and Dr. Rahhal. They...
Public Natural Gas Utility Partners with Heart of Florida United Way to Support Customers in Need
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has partnered with Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) to launch the utility’s first-ever customer assistance program: LANGD’s...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will hold a hiring event to fill available clinical and non-clinical positions on Saturday, July 17 from 1 pm to 4 pm at 1935 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont, FL 34711.
The event will take place at the Orlando Health National Training Center located on the...
St. Johns River Water Management District
In a word, June was wet — and in some areas, extremely wet. The western edge of the St. Johns River Water Management District recorded more than 10 inches of rain in June, even...
The Town of Oakland is highlighting Giselle and Erik, a vocal and guitar duo on and off the stage, on Friday, July 23 from 11 am to 3 pm with a live music performance on the porch of the...
On Friday, August 13, everyone is invited to take their lunch break to support a good cause at a local musician’s annual Lunchtime Concert. For the 13th year, Steve Ferrell will host the concert to raise funds to help...
Florida has more than 4,200 natural lakes, and nearly 1,500 of those are within the boundaries of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Recently, the District’s Governing Board recognized July 2021 as Lakes Appreciation Month, joining the North...
The plant for the month of July 2021 was presented to the Cooper Memorial Library by Pam Molesky (right), a member of the Clermont Garden Club. Receiving the plant is student library assistant Kierston Bradley.
The DIFFENBACHIA Plant is a...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) recently hosted a New and Prospective Member's Tea at their club's historic home. The tables were beautifully decorated by the members using their own vintage china.
New members were introduced and as members shared stories,...
Building Blocks Ministries was recently awarded $800,000 of grant funding by the Live Well Foundation of South Lake to support the organization’s Expansion and Enhancement Project.
The mission is “Empowering adults with developmental disabilities to dream, believe in themselves...
Article & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Groveland Police Department (GPD) was recognized for achieving the highest level of law enforcement excellence. The department began the accreditation process through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement (CFA) in the middle...
By the Clermont Historical Society
The Clermont Historical Society is excited to announce the return of the People’s Choice Dessert Challenge. But this year there is going to be an addition! This year we will also be featuring cold, family-friendly,...
Clermont Performing Arts Center announces a new date for "You Are Still There: The 100th Anniversary of the Roaring '20s," which was previously postponed!
Join Emmy and Peabody Award winner Charlie Grinker on Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. as...
It's kitten season and The Animal League is going Kitten Krazy.
Please open your heart and home.
For a list of available pets, go to https://theanimalleague.org/available-pets/
Enjoy iced tea and pleasant conversation with Mascotte Police Chief Eric Pederson and the Mascotte. Police Department on July 17 from 10 am to Noon. The event will be hosted by Royal. Attraction Nutrition, 376 E. Myers Blvd. Ste....
South Lake Republican Club presented a check for $2,500 to help fund the newly created Fire Chief Carle L. Bishop Scholarship for Firefighter/EMT.
The Kiwanis Club of South Lake, led by its president Ann Whitlock, has been developing this scholarship to...
On Friday, July 23, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida’s virtual Job Connection team will host a free webinar for job seekers on effective job search techniques. This virtual course will teach participants how to navigate exploring potential vacancies that...
The Lake County Solid Waste Division is encouraging Lake County residents to dispose of unwanted household hazardous materials in a safe and environmentally conscious way at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Unit collection event. The event will take...
In 1957, officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the need to deliver residents a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural gas.
These leaders joined together to form a gas utility district, petitioning the Legislature...
Submitted by The Animal League
Hi Friends!
My name is Whiskers and I am a very special and lucky little lady. You see, I am not able to tell my friends what happened, but I survived an incident that left my jaw...
Read to Sydney and the Kiwanis Club of Clermont continue its partnership of Lending Library book boxes.
Free Children’s books are available within the boxes. Simply browse the available books and take one home to read. Return the book, trade...
Hot Dogs are a crowd pleaser and at Good Dog Eats, the aroma of hot dogs, the welcoming greeting from a friendly crew, and flags flying proudly draw people ready to chow down.
After seeing the new hot dog stand...