Clermont’s City Council approved the rezoning of a 12.3 acre mixed-use site located adjacent to Victory Pointe and the South Lake Trail, along Carrol Street. The site is the home of Clermont Builders Supply, a long-time lumber yard that...
Clermont Planning and Zoning gave its stamp of approval on a new Marriott TownePlace Suites, to be built on a 4.07-acre site located about ¾ mile east of U.S. 27 at Omar Street and Hwy 50.
The proposed development...
Advent Health's groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of a healthcare facility in Minneola. Located near the Minneola interchange off the Florida Turnpike on Hancock Road, the four-story hospital promises to be a beacon of health to the growing population...
South Lake County was recently represented at the 68th Annual North/South Game Banquet by South Lake High School running back Kevens Charles, South Lake High School Head Coach Brad Lord, and wide-received Braylon Knauth of Lake Minneola High School.
The scent of freshly cooked fried chicken wafts through the air, drawing eager diners into Bojangles, the new, fast-food restaurant, that opened at the intersection of Hwy 50 and Plaza Collina Blvd., Clermont.
The atmosphere is buzzing with excitement as...
Brianna and Beau are bonded, Mom and Son Chihuahua mix. Brianna is the smaller one (hopefully she only had 1 puppy!) She is 3 years old and weighs approximately 9 lbs. Her son Beau is 2 yrs and weighs...
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...
“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...
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,...
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...
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Students in Mr. Tom Narducci’s eighth-grade social studies class participated in a Shark Tank-style project for their midterm exam. Students were tasked with developing an idea of a good or service that can have...
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...
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been named as one of the Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award®, an independent referral source for trusted brands, services, and hospitals. The award signifies that Orlando Health is one...
To foster economic growth and expand industrial infrastructure, Lake County Commissioners recently voted the sale of 26.46 acres of county-owned land within the Christopher C. Ford Commerce Park in Groveland. The transaction, valued at $5 million, marks a significant...
Pastfinders of South Lake
In this session of Leveraging Social Media for Genealogical Research, Daniel Horowitz will show you how to harness the power of social media for genealogy. Learn how you can use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and other...
Photos and Article by Chuck Seaver
Members of the Clermont Police Department (CPD) enjoyed a first-time-ever “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser at Miller’s Ale House, 1555 South Grand Highway, Clermont, on Wednesday evening, April 10th. The officers helped the wait staff with serving...
Clermont – Erin Foley, a girl in Scouts, BSA Troop 4998 and a resident of Clermont, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Only 3 to 4 percent of Boy Scout...
7Brew Drive Thru is a coffee shop that just opened at 3460 US 27 S, Clermont. 7 Brew was born from a desire to change drive-thru coffee into a fun, mind-blowing experience for everyone. The first “stand” was in Rogers,...
South Lake High School Football is excited to announce Coach Mark Woolum is returning to head up the Eagle offense. After a few years of retirement, Coach Woolum has decided to step up and help create excitement at the...
A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Forest is a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 12 lbs. This handsome boy is such a gentleman. He gets along with all the dogs and people but he has not been cat or child-tested. He...
Lake County Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell was the guest speaker at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Friday, May 17.
Sheriff Grinnell's main focus of conversation was his canine officers. He emphasized the vital role of the...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) held its bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, July 17th at Lemont Coffee Lounge, 821 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont. Coffee with a Cop is a...
Submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
From November 29 through December 2, 2023, over 8,000 people, including 2,000 students, attended the NAIS People of Color Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, a conference that has been held annually for more than...
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Members of the Clermont Police and Fire Departments, along with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol came together on Tuesday, April 23rd to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont hosted the 4th Annual Pups in the Park at Lake Hiawatha Preserve on Saturday, March 16th. This wonderful tradition grows each year and from the appearance of...
Save the Date: for the Friends of Cooper Memorial Library Book Sale at 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont.
The sale starts Friday, July 26 from 9 - 3:00. Saturday, July 27, from 9 - 3:00. Monday, July 29, the remaining...
Several dedicated members of the Lake County Fire Rescue team have successfully graduated from the July 2023-2024 Lake Technical College Paramedic Program. This paves the way for them to sit for the Paramedic National Registry Exam, a crucial step...
New Beginnings of Central Florida has launched a new Community Outreach Program to partner with local churches, businesses, and community organizations for the benefit of the area's needy and homeless. Sharing teamwork with partnered special events, education, volunteering and...
Students from Leesburg High, South Lake High, and Eustis High graduate from the Youth Construction Academy and dedicate the 3 homes they built for local families!
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter in partnership with Leesburg High School, South Lake High...
submitted by Jen, ERMS Robotic Proud Fan
East Ridge Middle School Proud The Ironsides, an 8th-grade VRC Robotics team from East Ridge Middle School, showcased their talents on a global stage at the VEX Robotics World Championship held in Dallas,...
The Ray Goodgame Scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for the community. Today, Kaitlyn Figueroa was awarded the Ray Goodgame $1,000 scholarship at the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Friday,...
The Orlando Cat Cafe
This month, Orlando Cat Café will be donating several pet oxygen masks to Lake County Fire Department to help save local pets. This is an annual tradition for us in recognition of National Pet Fire Safety...
The Original Goomba’s has added Donzito to its brand bringing with it a blending of traditional Italian dishes and exciting Brazilian flavors. Gomba's Donzito remains at the same location at 2395 S Hwy 27, by the Epic Theater.
The South...
Livin' Boho Apothecary recently celebrated its opening and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting, opening Livin'Boho's Apothecary doors to the community.
Livin’ Boho offers a diverse array of products and services designed to nourish both body...
MONTVERDE - In an age where technology is all around us, the importance of coding skills cannot be overstated. From science to business, proficiency in coding opens doors to a multitude of opportunities.
Montverde Academy students who are enrolled in...
Winnie, a 12yr male Corgie-chihuahua- Dachshund mix, weighs approximately 16lbs. The family brought him to a vet to be put to sleep because the owner said he couldn't have pets due to health issues. The vet called A Forever Home...
By Ms. Marca Hoyle, MVA Upper School Social Studies Teacher
Last weekend the Model UN team traveled to the University of Florida to compete at the GatorMUN conference. Nineteen of our EagleMUN delegates participated in mock diplomacy in three types...
On Tuesday, April 9, the Kiwanis Club of Clermont excitedly welcomed veterans of the 101st Airborne/Airmobile Combat Infantry Division, Company C/2/501Vietnam to its noon meeting.
The veterans recently held their reunion in Clermont on April 9 – 11, at the...
The Bell opened its doors last Thursday, June 13, at 637 8th St., in downtown Clermont and has already become a beloved spot for those seeking a genuine pub experience. Patrons at The Bell are greeted by an ambiance...
Montverde Academy proudly announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Madeline Xie is this year’s Valedictorian, and Anabella Munoz is this year’s Salutatorian.
In her studies at Montverde Academy, Madeline Xie’s academic interests have centered around international...
The Beta Theta (ESA) Zeus Award is a significant honor that members of Beta Theta bestow on an individual who has made exceptional contributions to its group.
Joe Holt recently received the 2024 Zeus Award in acknowledgment of his outstanding...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont welcomed friends Paula Whetro and Jillia Powell from Building Blocks Ministries, Inc. at our weekly meeting on June 11th. The two provided an overview of the organizations' scholarship program that provides services for adults...
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...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital recently awarded two registered nurses with Daisy Awards for the compassionate care they provided to patients and their families.
Jackie Tria, RN, and Danielle Oster, RN, are nurses in the progressive care unit, where they...
Brandon Kari, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach
Foundation Academy’s beach volleyball team had a tri-match on Tuesday afternoon against Windermere Prep and Lake Nona.
The girls fought hard and had some moments of brilliance but in the...
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital will begin using a portable artificial intelligence-powered electroencephalogram (EEG) device at patient’s bedsides to quickly detect non-convulsive seizures.
Patients with epilepsy, brain injuries, infections, and stroke victims are among those who are at risk for...
By Robert Burke, EagleMUN Sponsor
From February 14-18, 20 experienced student-delegates attended the 61st iteration of the North American Invitation Model United Nations conference (NAIMUN), hosted by Georgetown University in Washington, DC. NAIMUN is the largest student-led conference in the...
The South Lake Eagles Football Team, fueled by their passion for both the game and the community, geared up for a different kind of challenge - not on the football field, but in the streets of their beloved town.
The...
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...
Beta Theta-ESA, a service organization that was chartered 45 years ago, recently marked another milestone. On April 11, the organization gathered at the home of Toni Bell, to celebrate new officers' installation and honor exceptional contributions within its ranks.
The...