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...
Submitted by the Animal League
Pepper is a loveable happy-go-lucky 2-year-old Chihuahua blend weighing around 11 pounds. He has the sweetest disposition and loves to cuddle up with you or curl up on a cozy dog bed. He would do...
Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery And Bistro opened in February at 139 N Hwy 27 in the Citrus Tower and is one of the best-kept secrets in South Lake.
The restaurant's brightly-colored decor, authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and tasty flavored sangrias...
submitted by LANGD
When the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in 2020, nobody could have imagined its impact on so many families trying to make ends meet. At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we saw firsthand the staggering number of households...
submitted by LANGD
When the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in 2020, nobody could have imagined its impact on so many families trying to make ends meet. At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we saw firsthand the staggering number of households...
The Hope Center and Thrift Store celebrated its grand opening and held an open house on Wednesday, September 13, at 1010 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce partnered with The West Orange Chamber of...
submitted by Ricky Raymond, Vice President of Public Relations at Clermont Toastmasters.
The winners of the meeting on September 11th:
Acting President - Sabrina Malley
Best Speaker - Nancy Wilkins
Icebreaker - Desana Parsons
Best TableTopics - Diane Radcliffe
Spark Plug Award - David Norton
Next...
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake) has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Yale. This is in response to a water sample taken on 9/11/2023. The public should...
The Clermont Woman's Club sponsored a table at the 2nd Annual First Responders Breakfast held at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. It's South Lake's way of saying thank you for all you do to our Police Departments, Sheriff's Department,...
A comprehensive plan is the rulebook a municipality follows when planning for growth and development and it is time to update that plan for Clermont. With guidance from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, the process to update...
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...
The Clermont Police Department has once again partnered with Walk Like MADD for this great event to bring awareness to the tremendous dangers associated with drunk and drugged driving!
"The 2023 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Clermont 5K event...
Submitted by Imagine South Lake Charter
The Bill of Rights Institute, a prominent organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution and the principles it upholds, proudly announces the nomination of Jennifer Goss as a finalist...
Guru Indian Restaurant is celebrating 9 wonderful years here in Clermont. Guru offers you a unique local experience in top-quality gourmet Indian dining. Guru Restaurant was founded by Master Chef Uday Kadam in Clermont as he felt it was...
submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont
Students through the 5th grade at Real Life Christian Academy were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.
Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying...
Raise a glass for the Wine Stroll hosted by Wheatley Realty Group!
This Friday, September 15, at 5:30 pm, collect your wine glasses and maps, ensuring a seamless check-in experience.
Uncover the hidden gems of our city's vibrant streets as you...
submitted by The Pastfinders Of South Lake
Take a journey back to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy nearly 80 years ago. Explore historical artifacts, hear firsthand accounts from veteran interviews, and observe what the battlefields of France look like...
Clermont City Councilmembers approved the request of Gunther Volkswagen of Clermont, an automotive services and sales dealership, to construct a building over 20,000 square feet on property consisting of 8.6 acres, located northwest of the US 27 and SR...
submitted by LCWA
On Saturday, September 16th, A Lakefront Homeowners Shoreline Forum will be held at the E.L. Puryear Building (243 Lake Ave Groveland, FL 34736) from 9 am to Noon.
Come join the Lake County Water Authority (LCWA) in...
submitted by Coach Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The East Ridge Boys Cross Country team, for the second week in a row, was just edged out by one of their opponents. Much like the week before at the Deland Invitational...