The Town of Oakland is proud to announce the opening of the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland...
Step back in time to early Lake County at the Bourlay Historic Nature Park. Sign up for a guided tour of the nature preserve...
First Saturday Montverde Market at Kirk Park begins Saturday, February 6! Visit the market from 10 am - 3 pm and shop from over...
Seven Day Update on the COVID-19 Virus
Good AND Bad News! The number of positive cases of COVID-19 virus is trending down, however, new variants...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Southern On 8th Kitchen and Bar Brings Charm, Grace & Fine Dining To Clermont!
The Southern On...
Hosted By The Clermont Downtown Partnership
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont food, entertainment and events. Many of the downtown...
Article by Marty Proctor
Wednesday afternoon, January 27, the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) unanimously approved the replacement of the Villa City dam on the...
As of yesterday afternoon, 4,173 appointments had been administered at the State-supported immunization site since its soft launch last Wednesday. Today, we added second...
Clermont, already known as a low-crime community, experienced a 14.3% overall reduction in crime in 2020, according to recently released Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)...
This year, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) was involved in many programs, projects and public events, including the planning/preparation of two peaceful protests; implementing...
At a recent Clermont City Council Meeting, Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway proudly introduced two residents who have provided exemplary service to the community.
Civilian...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin
Tim Murry, a life-long resident of Clermont, ran for the office of Clermont mayor, bringing a wealth...
Jake Broadway, a math and science coach at Eustis Elementary School, has won a $2,500 grant through the State Farm Teacher Assist program to...
Throughout her four years with the district, Lake County Schools Superintendent Diane Kornegay has been leading her staff to look for ways to eliminate...
Lake Sumter State College District Board of Trustees has approved an agreement to build a partnership with Pinecrest Lakes Charter School, launching August 2021....
It wasn't a big leap for Punxsutawney Phil to predict that 2021 winter will be hanging on for six more weeks. Winter snowstorms have...
Thanks to a local scholarship organization, Lake Technical College’s Adult Education students will be receiving an automatic scholarship to cover their spring tuition –...
With temperatures expected to drop on the evenings of Monday, Feb. 1, Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 3, Lake County will activate shelters...
Howdy Folks!
My name is Dasher, and I am a handsome 5-month-old Domestic Shorthair Blend. I am a bashful guy at first but am VERY sweet. ...
Temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees these next couple of nights.
Pet owners are urged to bring pets in from outside when temperatures...
Article by Marty Proctor
The South Lake Tablet recently spoke with Dustin Lowe, the owner of Lake Catherine Blueberries and Tim Maslow, Community Development Director,...
Article by Michelle Delaney, Editor
The 2021 Presidential Inauguration was a historic event for the Nation but because of the COVID pandemic, only a few...
The St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications Jan. 14–Feb. 19 for both its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Districtwide Cost-Share Program and its...
submitted by the Animal League
Howdy Folks!
My name is Autumn and I am a 4-year-old American English Coonhound. When I arrived at The Animal League,...
All ages are invited to join the PAWS Therapy Dogs outside in the Library garden on Tuesday, February 2 from 4-5 p.m. All kids...
As part of the company’s ongoing efforts to fight hunger, Darden Restaurants has partnered with Feeding America® to enhance mobile food pantry programs in...
Approximately 1 year ago, people walking along the shoreline of Lake Minneola began noticing blue-green algae.
It appeared that Lake Minneola, the third largest lake...
Due to the overwhelming demand for 2nd doses, 1st doses will no longer be available at the Groveland Amazon site.
Location: Amazon Distribution Site, 7453...
January 28: Lake County 7-day Update on COVID-19
Approximately 1.5 million Floridians have received at least one dose of the vaccine to date but demand still...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) will continue COVID-19 vaccinations, Pfizer 2nd dose immunizations on Wednesday, January 27, at the following...
The Florida Run @ Lake Louisa State Park is a trail run for everyone and takes place on Saturday, January 30. Lake Louisa State...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The Clermont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 is celebrating its 75th Diamond Jubilee.
Founded in 1946 in...
The city of Clermont gave away 700 free Slash Pine tree seedlings with instructions on how to care for them. Clermont Garden Club members,...
The State Attorney’s Office, Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Lake County, has partnered with the Clermont Police Department to introduce an adult civil...
Everyone in need is invited to come and pick from new and gently used clothing, shoes, and miscellaneous items. Items will be available for...
Lake County Schools will begin accepting applications for 2021-22 Educational Choice transfers from Lake County residents on Monday, Feb. 1. The Open Enrollment window...
Students and faculty from East Ridge Middle School (ERMS) were heavily involved in the Champions 2-Mile Race, which raised money for the local Boys...
The City of Groveland has partnered with Amazon, the Florida Department of Health - Lake, and other organizations to provide COVID-19 immunizations for the...
Google Books: the tool you should use every day! Free virtual Zoom class presented to you by Pastfinders of South Lake County Genealogical Society.
This...
Caryl Harris was born in Wichita, KS and raised in Bushnell, IL. She arrived in Clermont in 2001 after retiring from the public library...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners previously approved a plan to offer scheduled immunization in response to residents’ concerns. With support from DOH-Lake,...
Recently the 2021 board of directors of the Clermont Historical Society gathered on the steps of the Kern House along with the Historic Village...
Lake County Schools this week launched “Let’s Talk!,” a cloud-based platform installed on the district website to help district leaders easily receive and respond...
Montverde Academy will host its annual Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament (MAIT) in 2021 with a new twist. This year, the MAIT will host the...
Kiwanis of Clermont member Kathy Scherer was at New Hope Christian Academy in Minneola to celebrate December's Terrific Kids.
Congratulations to Kiara, Bradlee, Faith, Layla,...
Article and photos by Marty Proctor
Osceola Heritage Park in nearby Kissimmee is the location of one of the greatest spectacles in the collector car...
Oakland Commissioner Joseph McMullen has been elected as President of the Board of Directors of the Tri-County League of Cities. He was sworn in...
Qualifying emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies are urged to apply for $148,656 in federal funds awarded to Lake County...
February is a prime time to discover the lives of ancestors you wish you knew!
Research family members you’ve heard stories about through the...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting for Pure Barre.
Pure Barre is a franchise with more than 500 studios across North...