by Donna Wong, XC parent
photos by Donna Wong & Tasha Keller, XC parents
It was a gorgeous morning for a 5K race this past Saturday and the HAWKS Last Chance Open brought the excitement! More than 17 teams participated...
by Coach Lord, South Lake High School
Date: 9/30/2023
Opponent: Lake Minneola High School
Final Score: Lake Minneola 62 South Lake High School 14
Place: @ Lake Minneola
Game Summary:
Lake Minneola High School Hawks proved to be too much to handle last Thursday night...
Submitted by the Animal League
Event: Pet Photos with Santa
Benefiting: The Animal League
When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
...
Submitted by The Animal League
Whether you believe in witchcraft or think it’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus, there’s certainly something special about the thought of celebrating 15 years of Spooktacular Fun! The Animal League’s heart is pounding...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
June is a 2-yr-old Jack Russell mix weighing approximately 32 lbs. She was confiscated by animal services along with 28 others from a hoarding situation. She had no socialization at all. It took...
Congratulations to September's Kiwanis Club of Clermont member of the month, Bobbi Holmes!
Bobbi serves on several committees in the club, including Youth Services and the Terrific Kid programs. She also keeps in touch with members during times of hardship...
Members and guests enjoyed the first meeting of the Clermont Garden Club on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
The current president, Gwen Carter, outlined the Club goals and discussed events that generate camper scholarships for Wekiva Youth Camp (3-8th graders) and...
The Cross Ridge Exchange, located just south of Clermont Landing between Wal-Mart Supercenter and BJ’s Wholesale, features 500ft of frontage on Highway 27, with direct access, and additional access from both Cross Ridge Road and shared access from BJs...
Article and Photos by Audrey Davis, South Lake Tablet
Monday, October 2nd - Lake Minneola vs East Ridge
On the night of October 2nd, East Ridge Knights and the Lake Minneola Hawks faced off in a highly anticipated football game. The...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department hosted the annual National Night Out (NNO) at Waterfront Park, 300 Third Street, Clermont on Tuesday, October 3rd, complete with law enforcement and public safety displays from...
The Central Florida Dreamplex is holding its 9th Annual Dreamplex Gala on November 4th presented by Harper Family Charitable Foundation!
Attendees are asked to wear their 80's-best. The night will include appetizers, drinks, games, auction, and dancing!
The time to purchase...
Support Breast Cancer Awareness. Join the Mascotte Police Department at its 4th Annual Cruiser For The Cause event on Saturday, October 7th from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Mascotte Police Department Parking Lot (529 E. Myers Blvd.,...
Banks Helfrich is a native Floridian and small farmer. He built his home on a seven-acre plot of former citrus groves and created a food forest, food-bearing orchard, vineyard, vegetable garden, rainbow eucalyptus forest and pineapple/blueberry patch.
Banks opens his...
Submitted by Robert Mock, CTMCM(SS) USN, Ret
A special tribute is planned for Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States armed forces. A “Veterans Day Tribute” celebration...
Cindy Simon, former President of the Clermont Garden Club accepts “ The Deep South Unified Project Award”. The award is given to garden clubs that increase awareness in their community/neighborhood of the benefits of planting native plants, flowers, trees and...
PetVet 365-Clermont has recently opened at 1670 E Hwy 50 Suite E, (next to Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in the Home Depot Shopping Center).
Owners Dr. Laura Click, Dr. Lori Gifford, along with Dr. Laura Bork and staff...
George F. Hixson’s unprecedented contribution to Kiwanis International is the reason the George F. Hixson Fellowship was established on October 1, 1983, and Hixson is the only person in the history of Kiwanis who held the office of President...
Pig on the Pond Community Festival returns to Clermont Waterfront Park (100 3rd St.). The three-day festival, voted one of the most popular in Central Florida, will feature a carnival, barbecue, live music, Kids Zone, racing pigs, games, fireworks...
Downtown Clermont is buzzing with excitement as the Annual Harvest Festival makes a grand return on Saturday, October 28, from 10 am – 4 pm. Stretching from Minneola Avenue to 8th Street, West Montrose, the City Hall lawn, and...
Salt Shack, located on the shores of Lake Minneola at 846 West Osceola Street, Clermont, is closer to opening. The 6,669-square-foot building has been totally remodeled. The owner has a successful waterfront restaurant in Tampa and hopes to use...
By Coach Grant Mollett, Girls Cross Country
Photos contributed by Jeff Warren and Dave Worthington.
Winter Garden, Florida (September 23)The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School Invitational in Winter Garden on Saturday...
Article submitted by Joan Kyle (photos furnished by the South Lake Tablet)
Presentation of the George F.Hixson Award
Each year Kiwanis Clubs across Florida celebrate the recipient of the highly esteemed George F. Hixson Award. The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recognizes...
Submitted by Thrive Clermont
Thrive Clermont offers Exploring Colleges this fall for high school students. Thanks to an education grant from the Community Foundation of South Lake, students from our area will have the opportunity to attend the NACAC National...
Submitted by the Pastfinders of South Lake
Join Pastfinders to welcome Mags Gaulden virtually from Ontario, Canada as she teaches us the ins and outs of using our DNA in a project group.
A DNA group Project allows the researchers to...
By Donna Wong, LMHS XC Parent
The Lake Minneola XC team showed some grit among a tough field of competitors at the Tohopekliga XC Invitational this past weekend in Kissimmee. The girls were down two runners and finished seventh in...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
We, at the South Lake Tablet, have found that our community is the home of people with blended backgrounds, possessing an assortment of talents, interests, and experiences. Many of these unique people go far...
Dancing Under The Stars will take place on Friday, Nov. 17 at 6 pm at the Clermont Performing Arts Center.
Support your local homeless while enjoying a fun-filled evening with local Community Leaders participating in a dance competition to...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Aeon and Cirius are bonded “brothers”. Aeon is a 2-year-old Terrier mix weighing 15 pounds. His “brother” Cirius is a 1-year-old Dachshund mix weighing 13 pounds. Aeon is more timid and wary of...
submitted by Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
South Lake High School played Mt Dora High School
Place: South Lake High School Eagle Stadium
Final Score: Mt Dora High School 19 /South Lake High School 7
Game Summary: Mt. Dora High School...
By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Memorial Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s...
On Saturday, Sept 24, The City of Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the fifth, fun-filled Sips & Salsa Festival at Waterfront Park.
Food trucks offered an assortment of cultural cuisine: tacos, empanadas, quesadillas as well as...
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Shalom Y'All is an outreach program at Congregation Sinai in Groveland. Its goal is to expand togetherness by achieving community while enjoying friendships, culture, education, and embracing our Jewish heritage.
On Sunday, October 1st, Shalom Y'All will celebrate its fourth...
By Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Scott Landry enrolled at Montverde Academy as a postgraduate boarding student at the beginning of the school year. Scott graduated from The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, in the spring of 2023 and made the...
September 2023
Hello Clermont Champions,
School is underway, football has started and we are just a few weeks away from the holidays.
The beautiful, new Aurelia M. Cole Academy welcomed students, faculty and staff and is quite impressive. A very special thanks...
The View at Clermont National is not just a spectacular view; it's so much more.
The Driving Range is open daily and not your average driving range. It can track and analyze your shots with Toptracer technology. You can improve...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
Five years ago, Rosie Rivera had her first flight in a general aviation plane. On September 16, 2023 she was in the pilot’s seat when Chapter 534 of the Experimental Aircraft Association held a...
The Joint Chiropractic of Clermont, 2391 South Highway 27, Suite 18, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, September 21st with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
The grand opening includes a free visit special through Saturday,...
New Beginnings recently received the highest level of recognition from GuideStar! The Platinum 5-Star Seal of Transparency was awarded by the world's largest source of non-profit information. GuideStar is used by donors, corporations, and foundations to evaluate the transparency...
Daniel Keel is turning 101 this month and the King's Ridge Men's Club, along with neighbors and friends are celebrating this very special event with him. A neighborhood parade will be held in his honor on September 25th.
Daniel has...
Clermont Police once again emerged as champions for the third consecutive year at The Battle For Hope Fundraiser to benefit Find, Feed, Restore.
The friendly challenge between Police Chief Charles Broadway and his Cops vs. State Representative Taylor Yarkosky and...
On Friday, September 15, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a First Responders Appreciation breakfast at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. The event was filled to capacity.
First Responders from across South Lake were recognized for their service and...
The much-anticipated free event will offer the community all things SALSA!
A display of cultural cuisine through a variety of exquisite dishes along with live salsa music and dancing. Lots of activities for the whole family including Chihuahua races, Domino...
Live Well Foundation Gives To the American Cancer Society, Cornerstone Hospice – The Mike Conley House, Hands of Hope America, Kiwanis Club of South Lake, New Beginnings of Central Florida and South Lake Community Ministries to receive grants.
Live Well...
Article by Coach Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos contributed by Mr. Jeff Warren and Mrs. Quiana Peterson.
September 16, 2023, Port Orange, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the Savanna and David Mohney Memorial...
City of Clermont Mayor Tim Murry recently proclaimed the week of September 15-24 as National Ballroom Dancing Week.
Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way for people of all ages to enjoy meetingnew friends and benefit from exercise that is...
Clermont is hosting its first-ever Creepy Clermont Campout on October 28 and 29.
Spaces are extremely limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Cost for a family of four is $40 plus tax and $5 per additional...
Lake Sumter State College at Cagan Crossing is the college's first new location since 1999.
The convenient new location will make a positive impact on its students by providing access to higher education options near where they live and work. LSSC...
Before Neverland and Lost Boys, before Pixie Dust and Tick Toc Croc, Before Happy Thoughts and The Second Star to the Right and Straight on till Morning….There was a Boy, a Girl, and magical Star Stuff.
This week Lake Minneola...
The Animal League
Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week - September 18 - 24, 2023 They always say that when looking for a pet, don't forget about those that are considered less adoptable - seniors, the deaf or blind, medical special...