On the eve of its 20th Anniversary, CEO, W. Ben Flowers,Jr. shared news of the promotion of Paul Rountree, "I am excited to announce Paul's promotion to Bank President. He has been an integral part of our success and...
Not only has the time FINALLY come to shop at Plato's Closet but double points, bounce-back coupons, and giveaways for handbags, Ulta beauty baskets, restaurant and nail gift cards, and more will be given to customers during the grand...
Graffiti Junction recently closed and in its place comes Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House (an Irish pub), located at 2400 S Hwy 27 Suite #1 - 101, Clermont, FL 34711.
The dine-in or take-out pub offers authentic Irish cuisine such...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Angelia Taylor – Accounting Operations
Sherieka Pollock – Adult Education Program
Saul Martinez – Automotive Collision Technology Technician
John Almanzar – Automotive Service Technology 1
Kaylah...
“CLERMONT: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions” is a book about Clermont, spanning the Ice Age era, the first area's Native Americans, the founders of modern-day Clermont, and the years leading up to 2019. The book...
Article and Photos by Chuck Weaver,
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...
New Beginnings of Central Florida celebrated its 13TH annual Gala at the Clermont Arts Center with over 450 people attending. The 2023 Dancing Under the Stars Gala had eight community leaders showcasing their best dance moves to electrify the...
Capital Tacos-Clermont, a nationally-awarded Tex-Mex taco shop, is now open and serving made-from-scratch tacos., burritos, bowls, nachos, queso, quesadillas and more. Everything is made from scratch including the sauces.
The shop is located in the Clermont Regional Shopping Center at...
Integra Heights, 2100 Olympus Blvd., Clermont, held its grand opening on Tuesday, November 7. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce provided the ribbon-cutting celebration.
Located near Lake Louisa State Park, and part of the Olympus Master development, the...
Article by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont National, 2601 Diamond Club Drive, Clermont, officially opened its new driving range and restaurant, "The View" and outside patio, known as "Top of the Hill" on Friday, November 3.
The South Lake...
Let's Talk About specializes in helping individuals, couples, and marriages overcome obstacles that sometimes prevent living a happy and healthy life. While not every issue will have the desired solution, Let's Talk About will work to find a healthy...
Costco Wholesale Warehouse officially opens on November 14. The Warehouse is located on a 20-acre site located on State Road 50 north of Magnolia Pointe-Clermont, next to the Hyundai Dealership.
Costco is a membership-only warehouse club that offers a...
New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the City of Groveland Public Safety Complex (6825 SR 50, Groveland).
Families in need of assistance may register here: http://www.groveland-fl.gov/.../The-Groveland-Police...
Electronics and video games are currently unavailable.
Bikes may be distributed upon request (subject...
On November 2, the Taste of South Lake and Business Expo was held at Clermont’s Waterfront Park in Clermont. The sold-out event provided an evening of food tasting from more than 30 local restaurants. After sampling the delicious offerings,...
David and Marlene Scruggs are the owners of Firebase Home Inspections, a veteran-owned and operated business committed to delivering high-end service and detailed inspection reports to their clients.
David served as a Military Police Officer in the 3rd Infantry Division...
October 2023
Hello Clermont Champions,
I recently had the honor of assisting the Clermont Fire Department in honoring an age-old tradition of celebrating the addition of a brand-new fire truck with a “Push In” ceremony.
First, water from the retiring engine was...
Lake Minneola High School Culinary Team catered this month's South Lake Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The culinary team cooked a tasty breakfast for more than 200 guests.
Student Johanna Joseph of Real Life Christian Academy was introduced as the Ray...
The keynote presenter at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting was President & CEO of The Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida, Jamie Merrill.
Jamie became President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Central...
Johanna Joseph of Real Life Christian Academy was presented with the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Leader Scholarship by Thom Kieft, 2023 Board Chair of the South Lake Chamber and Lake-Sumter State College VP Facilities Planning and Operations Facilities.
The Ray Goodgame...
The American Foundation for the Blind has said that there are more than 500,000 ofFlorida’s citizens who have vision difficulties.
Persons with disabilities are part of the community and have the right to safeand functional use of the streets,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
Green Mountain Pizza, located at the Sunnyside Plaza on Highway 50 at 1209 Bowman St., Clermont, has a menu to attract all food lovers: Homemade bread and sauces, hand-tossed brick oven pizzas, burgers, wings, hot subs, calzones, stromboli, pasta...
The Teamont Cafe had its grand opening on Tuesday, September 5, on the Lake Sumter State College South Lake Campus at 1250 N. Hancock Rd., Clermont. The cafe was filled with LSSC students; some were reading, some enjoying a...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clermont (EHRHC), 2901 SR-50, Clermont, celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, September 6th. The hospital, complete with a pharmacy, officially...
Save A Lot
CLOSING: Save A Lot, a discount supermarket chain, located at 1203 W. Highway 50, ste 1, Clermont, will close its doors on September 30th. Save A Lot, located at 13375 W. Colonial Dr. in Winter Garden, will...
Article and Photos by Audrey Davis
The Clermont National Golf Course, located at 2601 Diamond Club Drive, is adding a marketplace-style restaurant to its location.
According to PGA Member and Clermont National On-Site Professional Rick Stewart, this new addition aims to...
On Saturday, August 26, Villa Pass, Maronda Homes celebrated the grand opening of two of their new model homes. The event was held at 4996 Lyric Dr., Mascotte.
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated at the...
Athena Pelvic Therapy celebrated its grand opening at 738 8th Street in downtown Clermont on August 23. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon cutting.
Athena Pelvic Therapy specializes in pelvic therapy treatment services for all...
Sud's Bottleshop and Saloon recently celebrated its Grand Opening. Located inside the West End Plaza at 821 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, the Bottleshop offers a great selection of unique beers.
This is Mark and Sheri Spahn's second business. They also...
Lake-Sumter State College proudly welcomed students to campus today, marking the beginning of a new academic year filled with opportunities. This year is especially remarkable as LSSC opens its brand-new campus location in the Four Corners, located in the...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Master’s Educational Foundation, Inc., 7125 East State Road 50 Suite A, Clermont, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, August 22nd with a ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The...
The West End Market is a 7,000-square-foot building with multiple commercial occupancy uses within the building (retail). Its parking area has recently been repaved and has since been corded off by the owner.
Patrick Bianchi appeared before the council on...
Plato's Closet will be coming to Clermont. It opens soon at 240 Citrus Tower Blvd., Suite C in the Citrus Tower Shopping Center near Publix.
Plato's Closet buys and sell gently used clothes, shoes, handbags, and accessories for guys and...
by Audrey Davis, South Lake Tablet, Student Intern
Teamont Cafe is set to open in Cooper Memorial Library on the Clermont Lake Sumter State College campus.
Teamont has two other locations- Main Squeeze and Teamont Boba, which both have opened...
A magical cloud of pixie dust was spread over the Clermont City Center at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting on Friday, Aug. 18.
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The Dapper Dans came from WDW Resorts to entertain by singing an arrangement of...
The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Community Service Award honors residents or organizations that contribute to the South Lake community; they lend their time, efforts, and talents outside any volunteer work done for their employer.
The recipient of the...
ALDI announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. It plans to add approximately 400 stores and expand access to great products at the lowest possible prices
“Like ALDI, Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket have...
Opening Soon: “Bojangles”, a fast-food chicken chain, will be opening at the corner of Hwy 50 and Plaza Collina Blvd. The restaurant will be part of the Plaza Collina Shopping Center in Clermont.
NOW OPEN! Floor...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Way Academy, 105 East Baker Street, Minneola, enjoyed its first day of the new school year with an opening day ribbon-cutting sponsored by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.
The new school is open...
In 2015 a Downtown Clermont master plan was adopted and a parking garage was listed as one of the projects that would be needed eventually.
In 2020 a parking study was completed and it was determined that additional parking would...
Building Blocks Ministries announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled eligible participants at the center listed below and...