Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers Luke Nunez recently passed his check ride and received his Private Pilot’s License from the Federal Aviation Administration. Luke has been involved with the Experimental Aviation Association Mid Florida Chapter 534 for four years. While a...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET Kehlor Park, 466 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont has a long, enduring history from its first beginnings in 1918 when the property was donated by Lamira Kehlor. Mrs. Kehlor was the widow of millionaire James...
Michelle Delaney, SOUTH LAKE TABLET (EDITORIAL) In a world fixated on youth and vitality, let's think about a refreshing perspective on the value of age and the richness of experience that comes with age. Society tends to marginalize older individuals. No...
With a career spanning over four decades, Clermont Assistant Fire Chief Kathy Johnston exemplifies the epitome of dedication, leadership, and trailblazing spirit. As she bids farewell to the Clermont Fire Department, her impact and legacy are celebrated.  Johnston began her...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET Caponi’s Cannolis School of the Arts is a successful dream of Angelo and Jennifer Caponi. A husband-and-wife team that in 2005 had a vision of bringing the assistance of inter-disciplinary assistance to children in...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leadership Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for the community. Outstanding student leaders earn this prestigious honor through their unwavering passion for learning and dedication to helping...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet   Clermont remained a sleepy little town in 1952 with plenty of available vacant land that led some to dream big and sharpen their entrepreneurial abilities. Dreams became reality for A.W. Thacker when he purchased...
On Thursday, January 4,  Amore Italian Ristorante celebrated its 1st anniversary. The festivities began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. As a token of appreciation to the community, owners Julian and Alda Serjani served...
From the moment Portillo's opened its doors, the line has extended out the door showcasing the town's eagerness to indulge in the hot dog/hamburger haven.  The ample parking space makes the experience more accessible, and despite the lengthy queue,...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Iain Plank, Class of 2023 alum, has returned to campus to volunteer his time with EA Sports Gaming at Montverde Academy. When he was a student at MVA, he was a member of the...
Loneliness can affect people of every age but for the elderly, it is more apparent with, perhaps, the loss of a spouse or a close friend.   Below are positive ways you can overcome loneliness. Article by DAN SMITH, SeniorLivingRetirement.com ON OVERCOMING...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers The Fall Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 534 Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast will be held at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, FL on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The rain date will be...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet Two historical structures located at the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, Clermont received some much-needed repairs recently with new roofs. The original Cooper Memorial Library, a wooden structure built in 1914 and once located...
  Submitted by Bob Farrell On May 5th, the VFW Post #5277 and Auxiliary members donated food to two schools in Clermont for the “VFW Still Serving” program which continued through May 31st. Accepting the food at the Sawgrass Bay Elementary School...
Members of Beta Theta-ESA visited Building Blocks Ministries to present a check to Dr. Paula Whetro, Executive Director. "The visit to Building Blocks Ministries was warm and welcoming and the kids were awesome.  I have presented a lot of checks...
by Chuck Seaver, The South Lake Tablet   The Spanish, stucco-style structure located at 659 West Juniata Street in Clermont has a long and transitional history in its ninety-eight-year-old existence. A history that began as a home and has paved its...
By Marty Proctor, South Lake Tablet Banks Helfrich, a recent contender for the Florida House of Representative, is a very interesting person and The South Lake Tablet asked the Clermont resident to give us a glimpse into his life. It's quite...
Article by Tracy Smoak,  Chuck Seaver sits in the catbird seat. There’s no doubt he occupies opportunity from many angles. He is a fifth-generation resident of Clermont. Seaver also connects to the heartbeat of the community with many volunteer activities...
by Larry Oskin Larry Rescoe has graciously been serving the Clermont and South Lake areas with his professional advice, counsel, volunteer time, board member direction and financial support for years and this year, The Community Foundation of South Lake honored Rescoe...
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