by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Just after 7 am this morning, a 5.7 earthquake struck Magna, Utah, (near Salt Lake City).
Presently, there are no official reports of injuries but power has been knocked out in some areas, there is extensive...
Based on the guidance issued by the CDC regarding large gatherings and for the safety of our communities, All Belk Stores will be temporarily closed to customers beginning 6pm on March 17 thru March 30.
Continue to shop at any...
Public school students in Lake County and throughout the state of Florida will not return to classrooms until at least April 15, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this afternoon in a public update on the state’s response to the COVID-19...
Randolph Waite has been elected to the City of Groveland Council District 5 by a sizeable lead against Margie Davidson Jones.
Last year, the Groveland City Council appointed Waite to serve as interim District 5 Councilmember to replace Jeff Shoobridge...
The City of Clermont has declared a local state of emergency due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). City Services are Available Online and by Phone
Clermont Mayor Gail Ash signed the resolution today due to the serious health threat that...
by Michelle Delaney
Let’s Talk About COVID-19
As everybody hunkers down, there is less local news, community events, club updates, school activities. I never thought that the effect of the virus would affect the SOUTH LAKE TABLET and how we report...
by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
For the first time in over 600 years, the Irish government has banned people from kissing the Blarney Stone in the hope of deterring the spread of the COVID-19 virus. According to legend, kissing the stone endows...
by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Normally, all over the U.S., large crowds flock to parades and pubs. In general, everyone wears green, eats corned beef and cabbage, and drinks an Irish Stout....
Out of an abundance of caution for the people of the parish, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is taking the following steps to ensure their protection and assist with our nation’s preventive efforts.
This message is an update to the message...
Today, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order temporarily restricting visitation to nursing homes, assisted living facilities (ALFs), adult family-care homes, long-term care facilities and adult group homes.
By restricting visitation,...
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.
Cypress Ridge Elementary is proud of its Terrific Kids
Kindergarten: Ben Neel, Therese Stover, Oliver Mendoza, Shayla Palo,...
by Donna Digennaro, Clermont Historic Society
The year 1916 was a big one for Clermont and Minneola. That was the year that the very first multi-classroom school opened here. Not only did it house multiple classrooms, it also had two...
Connie Carlson, Helen Cooney and Sylvia Barto, members of Clermont Woman’s Club, delivered 43 Dr. Seuss books to Clermont Head Start. The books were donated by members and delivered on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The staff, including center...
Steve Smith, President of Housing for All of Lake County, was the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Clermont Kiwanis Club.
Smith described the Houseing for All of Lake County as a housing non profit group of advocates for...
Message from Chick-fil-A Management
Effective immediately, we will be closing our Dining Rooms completely and will offer Drive-Thru and mobile curbside service only. We ask that you understand why this interruption into your normal routine is necessary.
Reducing person-to-person contact seems...
by Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Presently life as we know it is changing by the minute. Central Florida, the epicenter of tourist attractions, has reached an all-time quiet. Major attractions including Disney World Resort and Cruise Line, Universal, Seaworld,...
Peggy Haake, National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary, will visit the Clermont VFW and Auxiliary Post 5277 on March 19th at 11 am.
Peggy Haake of Kahului, Hawaii, was elected National President...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department is proud to announce that the musical performance of, “Mamma Mia,” featuring the iconic ABBA music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, was nominated for 16 Applause Awards. The Dr. Phillips Center...
The Florida Supreme Court has issued an Administrative Order suspending all grand jury proceedings, jury selection proceedings, and criminal and civil jury trials beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, or as provided by a subsequent order of...
Out of an abundance of caution for the people of the parish, Blessed Sacrament will take the following steps to ensure their protection and assist with our nation’s preventive efforts.
Worship
We will continue to follow our regular Mass schedule.
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Lake County School closures were announced today, Friday, March 13 by the Florida Department of Education. For the latest updates, visit www.lake.k12.fl.us/covid19.
The Downtown Clermont Farmers Market will be closed until March 31st due to health concerns.
The Yard Sale, which was going to be held during the Farmers Market will also be postponed. A new date will be announced.
After March 31st, we...
Recently, the sisters of Beta Theta mourned the loss of Janet Hawkins, an active member of Beta Theta for 24 years. Her positive can-do attitude played a vital role in the heart of Beta Theta’s existence. She will be...
The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation has (GCCF) is taking the recent Coronavirus health scare seriously. After much deliberation, the Board of GCCF has decided to reschedule the Bras for the Cause and Boxers too event for June 13, 2020.
GCCF Director...
Today, the City of Clermont announced that it is canceling all city-run events and programs through the end of March as a preventative measure against the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Canceled March city events include Friday Night at...
The City of Groveland will be following suit of the County in the cancellation of all City-sponsored and community events through the end of March. The County reached this decision through the recommendations from Governor Ron DeSantis encouraging the...
Article and Photos by The Orlando Cat Cafe
On February 29, 2020, The Orlando Cat Café celebrated its 800th cat adoption. “Sophie” a 7-month-old, gray and white domestic shorthair kitten, was the 800th lucky kitty to find her forever home....
Lori Toth, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, is seen here with Librarian Amy Hand. Lori is sharing her Dieffenbachia (“Dumb Cane”) plant this month at the front desk of the Cooper Memorial Library. This plant is very...
Ron Hart, Lake County Water Authority Resources Director, recently came to a Clermont City Council meeting to discuss the condition of the lakes and how an algal bloom can affect fish, game, and humans.
The SOUTH LAKE TABLET had the...
by Marty Proctor
In a surprise move Thursday night, Groveland Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the Indigo Lakes development. This development is proposing 400+ homes on 66 net acres within a 165-acre parcel. The...
submitted by the Animal League
My name is Unity. I am a 55 pound, female Labrador Retriever Blend and almost 2 years old! My friends at The Animal League saved me and my young puppies from a rural shelter. My...
Whether you like to run or not, there is no doubt it makes you feel alive. And while running is one of the easiest ways to get the heart rate up & be active, it is a lifestyle for...
Clermont Police will take part in Operation Dry Streets, a joint initiative focused on keeping roads safe for citizens and visitors across Florida, with enforcement operations from March 13-15. The Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association and Florida...
The Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) had a working meeting at IHOP to continue to plan their up-coming YARD SALE that will be held at their Clubhouse on Saturday, April 4th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The CWC Clubhouse...
Dozen royal members of the Orlando Area Council’s Friendship Sorority were honored recently at its annual Sweetheart Ball.
Each year, chapter members select a sister to represent them for the following 12 months. Then those “sweethearts” choose one sister, who...
On Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 pm the Friend of Cooper Memorial Library is collaborating with Collette on its fourth trip.
From December 10-14, 2020 spend time on an adventure in San Antonio. The trip 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, round trip airfare,...
The South Lake Marine Corps League will host Sean Parks, District 2 Lake County Commissioner, at its March 17, Detachment meeting that begins at 6:30 pm at the Clermont Fire House Number 1 on State Road 50.
The meeting is...
It’s time to plant caladium bulbs! Members of the Clermont Garden Club will be selling bulbs on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am outside the Garden Club building, located at 849 West Avenue. Price is 6...
by Marty Proctor
The South Lake Dixie Youth Baseball League (SLDYB) had its opening day on Saturday morning March 7. The event kicked off at 9:30 am with team pictures followed by a series of opening games. Vice Mayor Mike...
By Ted Luebbers
The City of Tavares, FL, Americas Seaplane City, is already planning for the 2020 Seaplane -A-Palooza at its seaplane base on Lake Dora (FA1). This exciting aviation event will take place on March 28 and 29, 2020.
This...
On Thursday, March 5, the South Lake community hopped out to support Bras for A Cause and Boxers Too, the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation's signature fundraiser which will be held on Saturday, March 28.
Karen Rose, a cancer survivor, organized the...
Marianne Beck Memorial Library with the Lake County Library System will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the town’s library. The event will take place at the library, located at 112 W. Central Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills on...
by Kendyl Cardwell
On February 29, participants were lucky to have perfect running temperatures and beautiful clear morning as they faced the start line this weekend at the Clermont Waterfront parkrun. Many new participants also got to enjoy the great atmosphere....
On Thursday, March 5, Cheryl A. Hall of Clermont turned herself into the Lake County Sheriff's department and was charged with 10 counts of submission of false voter registration information. Falsifying voter information is a criminal offense according to...
“Celebrate Community” is the theme Building Blocks Ministries has chosen this year to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness month. There is a growing need for essential services that help individuals with developmental disabilities have the same life experiences as those...
The Florida Department of Health (Department) has announced there are two presumptive positive cases of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida. Both individuals remain in isolation at this time. Despite these cases in Florida, the overall immediate threat to...
Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
Alison Strange is a very successful nationally recognized Clermont woman, who has achieved her dreams and aspirations in life, athletics, family, career and business. While now living here in Clermont, she grew up...
Clermont Police have made an arrest of a suspect in a sexual battery and lewd/lascivious molestation case.
Clermont Police Investigators have arrested Jubal Odell Patrick Shoulders, male, 33 years of age, a Clermont resident. He was charged with (1) count...
Employees at the Florida Department of Health in Lake County are raising colon cancer public awareness by participating and urging others in the community to wear blue on Friday, March 6, which is the Colon Cancer Alliance “National Dress...
Diane Travis, a national and world champion duathlete, was recently named a finalist in the Anne Viviani Women’s Great Grand Masters Duathlete of the Year. Travis was the 2019 Women’s USA National Duathlete Champion in her age group and...