Central Florida Dreamplex proudly celebrated its Milestones & Miracles 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, February 1, 2025, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and advocates for an unforgettable evening of impact and celebration. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of sponsors,...
The Clermont City Council convened on Tuesday, February 11. Below are a few of the key issues discussed that impact the community.
City Council Meeting Schedule Change
Following a lengthy discussion, the Council voted to adjust its meeting schedule. Moving forward,...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Victory Pointe Park of Clermont was the setting for a day full of family fun and excitement on Saturday, February 8th. The Citrus Champs Carnival, organized by Marz Event Management, was a homestyle carnival...
Love is more than a word; it's an action, a commitment to care for those in need and lift up those who are struggling. At New Beginnings, love is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's providing...
The Frankie Valente Scholarship Fund recently held a Lake County Hawaiian Luau Casino Night at The Plantation in Leesburg. This fun event was held to raise over $41,000 in funds to support EMT and paramedic education, tuition, books, and...
Guru Indian Restaurant offers you a unique local experience of fine Indian dining. Founded by Master Chef Uday Kadam, Kadam knew it was the very best community in Central Florida for a fine quality destination Indian food emporium. With...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, MVA Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs
Twenty-five Upper School students spent their morning volunteering during the MLK Day of Service project hosted at Montverde Academy. Cynde Lewis, an Advent Health volunteer,...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Congratulations to Sofia Negron (’25) and Sara Echavarria (’26) on their manuscript, titled "High School Students' Perspectives: The Value of Volunteering on International Short-Term Medical Missions,” being accepted for publication in the Journal of Student...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Mascotte opened a year-long celebration in honor of the city’s 100th birthday on Saturday, January 19th. The Centennial celebration began with a parade at 10 am with Illa Mae Thomas as...
By JM Oliveri, Scout Leader
Over the past four months, the Cub Scouts of Pack 268 in Clermont, FL, have made a lasting mark on their community through a series of inspiring service projects. The dedicated scouts, ages 6-12, have...
The City of Groveland is proud to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly completed Elese Tomlin Empowerment Center located at 824 E. Broad Street. This event celebrated the state-of-the-art facility and the organizations that...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont and the surrounding areas hold deep treasurers of history dating back to a time when Seminole and Timucuan Native Americans ruled the land and called these “Gem of the Hills” home. At the...
South Fork Colorado Fire Rescue has stepped up to support communities in California during their time of need. A four-person crew aboard the department’s Type-6 wildland engine has been deployed to assist in battling the devastating fires currently impacting...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
There was supposed to be a Young Eagles rally for young people on January 4, 2025 at The Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida.
It was canceled at the last minute due to high gusty...
CLERMONT - Three talented students from Imagine South Lake Charter School were recently recognized for their outstanding essays in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriots Pen contest. The competition, which invites middle school students to express their views...
The South Lake Tablet
Dina Sweatt recently received the Heart Of the City Award from the City of Groveland for her service to the community.
She has served on the City Council for seven years. A Groveland resident of nearly two...
by A South Lake Tablet Contributor
E-Go Depot, an authorized dealer of E-bikes, has recently opened two new locations.
Its newest retail store is located at 712 W Main St, Suite 4, Leesburg. The Leesburg location offers a wide selection of...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Christmas season has deep stories in Clermont dating back to the town’s beginning in 1884 but what many do not know is that there was a particular Christmas season and party that perhaps...
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
Downtown Clermont’s culinary scene is about to welcome a new addition. Formerly known as The Southern on Eight, the restaurant at 801 W. Montrose St. will reopen on Christmas Eve, December 24, with a...
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
Brendan Richmond, the Director of Destination Universal for Universal Destinations and Experiences, delivered an exciting keynote presentation at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Holiday Breakfast. He described unveiling details about Universal’s highly anticipated...
The Ray Goodgame Scholarship continues to shine a spotlight on exceptional students in the South Lake area who go above and beyond as champions for their community. This month, the prestigious honor has been awarded to Sophie Ressler, a...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a food drive drop-off for Second Harvest Food Bank to kick off the holiday season for area residents who might be struggling this Christmas season. Together with...
By The South Lake County Robotic Team # 8057
We wanted to take a moment to re-introduce ourselves to South Lake County. All Wired Up, founded in June 2019, is a youth robotics program for all middle and high school...
During the Lower School Assembly on Monday, September 9, fourth-grader Christian Huynh was awarded the first-place prize for growing the largest cabbage in MVA’s third-grade class for the annual Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program, weighing in at 18.2...
By Jackie Kelly, PAWS Therapy Dogs,
For nearly twenty years, Sally Guggino has been a compassionate presence in Lake County through her work with Paws Therapy Dogs, Inc. a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that brings the healing power of pets to...
It was an evening of culinary delights and community celebration at the annual Taste of South Lake and Business Expo, hosted by AdventHealth and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 7th, at Clermont’s scenic Waterfront Park....
By Ted Luebbers
Nineteen kids, eight pilots, and eight aircraft headed for the wild blue yonder with the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534’s Young Eagle program.
It was a nice sunny, warm day, with very little wind, when a group of...
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 beyond their normal,...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
For most Central Floridians, the evening of Wednesday, October 9th will be a night that many will not soon forget. Hurricane Milton’s eye, or storm center, made landfall at 8:30 pm near Siesta Key,...
After much anticipation, Lake Technical College celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its nearly 10,000-square-foot expansion of the Institute of Public Safety Campus on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This momentous occasion was celebrated alongside the dedication ceremony...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
The aftereffects of Hurricane Helene concerned members of the Experimental Aircraft Association for their planned Fly-In Drive-In event.
As luck would have it the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg FL suffered no damage and Saturday...
The highly anticipated Battle for Hope, presented by AdventHealth, brought together the Clermont Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Department for a spirited game benefiting Find, Feed, Restore. Dubbed "Justice vs. Crime Crushers," the showdown drew a full...
Local business owners and FSU alumni, Beth and Todd Merrick, recently took a well-deserved break from their bustling lives at Sunshine Book Co., 647 Lake Ave, Clermont, to embark on a journey that combined their love for football and...
Michael's Foundation, Inc. celebrated a successful Equine Program Placement Party at Keeley Clark's Al-Marah Arabian Sport Horses in Clermont. This ongoing program is dedicated to providing Veterans and their families with equine-assisted activities, offering wellness practices for managing stress,...
Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) received $90,000 from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake which allows the nonprofit to enhance services and improve client communication to keep up with the continued growth in the South Lake community. GCCF...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Oak Hill Cemetery on East Avenue in Clermont is undergoing a growth spurt with the addition of 300 in-ground sites and 96 additional columbarium niches. The cemetery, which has been maintained by the...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce, a dedicated non-profit supporting the local business community, hosted its monthly breakfast on Friday, August 16, at the Clermont City Center. The event was marked by the presence of Lake County's leading educational...
Lou Ellen Combs and husband Joe Holt's recent trip to France was a dream come true for the couple combining Olympic sports with the rich culture and history of Paris. Traveling to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Lou Ellen...
After crossing the finish line, Olympian Noah Lyles collapsed from exhaustion. Medical staff quickly tended to him, and it was revealed that Lyles had been battling COVID-19. The virus, which had already played a significant role in his performance...
John Markham recently celebrated a significant academic milestone by graduating with a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University (FIU). Demonstrating exceptional academic prowess, John graduated summa cum laude, an honor awarded to students who achieve...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) held a back-to-school supply bash at East Ridge High School, Clermont, on Saturday, July 27th. The 2nd annual event is partnered with the Florida Council on Crime and...
by Chuck Seaver, The South Lake Tablet
The Crown Lounge at 1340 West Highway 50, Clermont, has had a long and unique history during its 65 years of existence at the crossroads of State Road 50 and US Highway 27....
This summer, Frank Jones from Clermont, along with other outstanding students from across the nation took part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine & Health Care, which took place this summer on...
In a display of community spirit and teamwork, the football players and coaches of Groveland South Lake High School recently joined forces with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leader Tim Hancock to make a meaningful impact on the community....
On the HOT sunny morning of July 4th, Downtown Clermont was filled with excitement as the annual Freedom 5K kicked off at 7:30 am. The event, beginning at 490 West Ave, attracted a lively crowd of family and friends...
CLERMONT: The book, "Clermont: From Gem Of The Hills to Choice Of Champions," provides an expansive look at Clermont's history, tracing its journey from the Ice Age era, through the lives of the area's first Native Americans, to the...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont is no stranger to car dealerships, especially on the east side of the city on State Road 50 but did you know that the historic downtown area of Clermont has a dealership history...
At the end of May, residents Cindy and Chris Davis discovered an emaciated and weak Red-Tailed Hawk near the Clermont Historic Village. The young hawk, clearly was in need of help. Without hesitation, Cindy and Chris decided to take...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, was home to wedding vows and the addition of two pieces of history on Sunday, June 9th. The old schoolhouse bell rang in wedding chime style for...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) hosted a recruiting and application orientation on Friday, May 24that the Clermont Police Station, 3600 South US-27. The police department actively seeks potential candidates who are certified by the...