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...
submitted by Clermont Garden Club
Bringing us into 2024, Clermont Garden Club's Yard-of-the-Month is the home of Rich Fisher at 10914 Crescent Ridge Loop in Clermont. This hidden gem is the perfect oasis adorned with a beautiful Angel Trumpet Brugmansia...
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,...
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...
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...
Clermont Performing Arts Center is compiling a lineup of live shows for the 2023-2024 Season.
Tickets are currently on sale for:
July 15, 8 p.m. - Ron Feingold Comedy Series: Ritch Shydner
Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. - Absolute Queen
Sept. 15, 2 p.m....
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...
By Grace Rabano, Clermont Garden Club
Clermont Garden Club members worked with children at Head Start on E. Desoto St. in Clermont to plant vegetables (such as beans and squash) in their fall-raised garden beds. The gardens are a project...
By Mr. Matthew Parets, Upper School Teacher
Drone racing is one of the big Esports. First-person drones are used where the flyer has a VR heads-up display showing a live video feed from the drone. This gives the flyer the feel...
By Mrs. Margaret Price, Assistant Dean of Students for Multiculturalism, Leadership, and Student Programs
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is the sponsoring organization for the “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town” Project. The organization receives over 1,800...
Submitted by Sara Keeling
The Aurelia M. Cole Academy hosted its inaugural Trailblazer Trial Elementary and Middle School Robotics Competition on Saturday, January 13, 2024, featuring outstanding achievements from teams across the North/Central Florida Region.
Notably, the Potatobots from East Ridge...
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...
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...
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake Sumter State College
Lakehawk track athletes have come off the blocks strong in their inaugural season.
After starting the season with indoor competitions from January to March, the team has transitioned to outdoor competition through May....
Lower School students at Montverde Academy have been working extra hard to prepare for this year’s garden in Mrs. Whiffen’s science class.
Recently, they sat in the shade while Mrs. Whiffen read them a book called The Little Gardener by Emily...
The Clermont Garden Club's Yard of the Month for March 2024 is the home of Arlen and Bruce, who have resided at 14728 Green Valley Blvd, Clermont since October 2021. Located on the scenic Green Valley Country Club, their...
submitted by The Animal League
Brother and Sister, Carlo and Luna, are looking for their forever home together and are 5 ½ years old. Not only are they both beautiful long-haired kitties, but they are very friendly, affectionate, cuddly and...
Cooper Concert Series:
Blackwater Creek Bluegrass Band- Tuesday, April 9 | 5 - 6 P.M.
Blackwater Creek Bluegrass Band returns to Cooper Memorial Library! The Friends of the Cooper Memorial Library sponsors this free musical entertainment. All seats are on...
Article and Photos By Ted Luebbers
A more perfect day couldn’t have been ordered for the Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In / Drive-In held on March 30, 2024.
The Leesburg International Airport was a beehive of activity with planes flying in and...
Article and photos by Ted Luebbers
Twelve young people got a pleasant surprise at their Young Eagles Rally by experiencing flight in a fixed-wing aircraft and a jet-powered helicopter.
This took place at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at...
By Dr. Caryn Long, Director of Educational Technology and Innovation
On Saturday, January 13, Montverde Academy Middle School robotics teams, #Grandpa, competed against 47 other teams in the Central Florida regional FIRST® LEGO® League competition.
Despite a difficult start, the ten students...
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...
Congratulations Clermont Woman's Club! They recently attended the GFWC/FL District 7 Arts and Crafts Meeting held in Orlando and all of their entrants came home with a ribbon. The CWC entrants were awarded 5-1st Place Ribbons, 2-2nd Place Ribbons...
Join the community of Mascotte as it gears up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! On Saturday, May 4th, from 12 pm to 6 pm, the city invites residents and visitors to come together for a day filled with food,...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
Solmaire Cabarcas – Adult Education Program
Angel Rivera – Automotive Collision Technology Technician
Jax Mcilrath – Automotive Service Technology 1
Dalton Morrison - Cloud Computing...
Jennifer Hightower, Program Coordinator at New Beginnings of Clermont, recently presented Debbie Milwee, Treasurer of the Clermont Woman's Club with a plaque acknowledging the support and contributions made to New Beginnings from CWC. New Beginnings is one of several...
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...
New Beginnings Of Central Florida has partnered with the City of Groveland to create Groveland's first affordable housing project through funds available through the Community Land Trust (CLT), a private, nonprofit organization promoting housing affordability, sustainable development and a...
The V F W Auxiliary monthly spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 4 pm - 6 pm. at 855. W. Desoto Street, Clermont.
Enjoy spaghetti and meatballs, along with garlic bread, salad, and dessert, all for $9.00...
Clermont Police Officers will trade in their patrol cars for golf carts and their ticket books for scorecards on April 26 for the 3rd Annual Conrad Buckley Memorial Golf Tournament.
Clermont Police Officer Buckley, who passed away in 2020, is...
On Monday, April 22, Starlight Insurance Brokerage was warmly welcomed to the community and a ribbon-cutting was hosted by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce to ceremoniously open the doors of the business to the community.
Starlight Insurance Brokerage is...
White Clover Studio, a luxury hair salon that offers a boutique style environment, opened its doors on January 17, greeting residents, patrons and business associates to its grand opening. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there...
Residents of the South Lake community will soon have a new shopping option as a Dollar Tree prepares to open its doors on 12th Street and Hwy 50 at the Emerald Lakes Plaza in Clermont. The store will be...
Montverde Academy has earned a place on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and...
East Ridge Middle School defeated Carver Middle School Wednesday evening 4-0 to win the Lake County Soccer Championship at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in Leesburg.
Both teams had outstanding seasons in their regions and came into the game unbeaten, with...
submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Valentine is a 3-yr-old Beagle mix weighing 29 lbs. She is very timid until she gets to know you, but feed her a treat, and she’s your best friend. She is best as...
submitted by Julia Flohr
The South Lake Aquatics Club (SLAC) attended the Destination Athlete National Invitational on March 22-24th in Port Charlotte, Florida.
SLAC took the overall team title for the 3rd time in the event's 3 year history!
This meet hosted...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Members of the Clermont Police Department (CPD) rolled up their sleeves for the annual “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse, 2457 South US-27, Clermont, on Wednesday evening, March 13th. The officers helped the wait staff...
On Tuesday, March 5, the Lake Sumter State College Foundation celebrated scholarship donors and the students who receive them at the 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner at Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center on the campus of LSSC.
Dr. Laura Byrd, Senior...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont has long supported the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) and this year is no exception.
The GCCF’s mission is to provide financial assistance, support, and comfort to persons fighting cancer who live in the South...
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...
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...