By MVA Sports
Jaloni Cambridge and Vivian Iwuchukwu scored a team co-high 17 points to lead the Montverde Academy girls basketball team to victory over IMG Academy 61-53 to win the 2024 Chipotle High School Nationals National Championship on Saturday morning in Brownsburg,...
Montverde Academy students truly have a heart for service, and they continue to shine with every project. Below are a few recent events or projects where they dedicated their time and energy to help make the world a better...
Lake-Sumter State College is pleased to announce the appointment of Padraic McMeel as the Executive Director of Athletics.
“Padraic is an excellent addition to Lake-Sumter State College and our Lakehawk Athletics program,” said Dr. Heather Bigard, President. “He brings a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
submitted by Coach Brandon Kari
April 8 - Foundation Academy’s Beach Volleyball team played against TFA on Monday afternoon at Gamepoint Sports Complex. Line 4 of Madelyn V. And Lilly W. Won their second match in a row with a...
On the evening of April 7, Clermont Police Officers swiftly responded to a large altercation between two groups of juveniles in the area of 5th St. and Carroll St. Though most of the juveniles had dispersed upon the officers'...
Senior Jarett Johnson a student at Real Life Christian Academy set a school record with 13 three-pointers and scoring 45 points in a single game.
His skills on the court played a significant role in the Raptors' victory over Apopka...
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...
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...
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...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont’s West Osceola Street Parking and Trail Realignment Project is underway with a lot of progress thus far. The project, located near West Avenue, is slated for completion in late May...
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,...
Submitted by Reed Markham, Assistant Communication Director, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Well of Hope is a local Food Bank and Thrift Store in the Clermont area that has a mission to “Assist individuals and families toward...
submitted by Chuck Seaver
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont (KCC) has been planning a new “Swim Safety Program” for implementation this summer. The program will focus on awareness and education for the youth in South Lake County.
To help fund the...
March 2024
Happy Spring Clermont Champions!
The process to update Clermont’s Comprehensive Plan continues and an outstanding number of folks have completed the community survey. Thank you for taking the time and providing your input on Clermont’s future growth and development....
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...
Liquor Land of Groveland recently held its grand opening at 104 E Broad St, in Groveland, the City with Natural Charm. The business boasts an extensive selection of spirits, wines, and beers at competitive prices.
The South Lake Chamber...
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 176 President Sam Guttman presented the Leadership Award to Police Chief Broadway at a recent Clermont City Council Meeting.
Chief Broadway is well deserving of this award and has proven his leadership abilities.
Chief Charles “Chuck”...
Story by Chuck Seaver
Chelsea King Burney was a young, healthy, and happy expectant mother excited about the arrival of her baby boy in a few months. Chelsea and her husband, Brian, were looking forward to getting started with their...
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...
Montverde Academy wins first place for “The Tower Magazine” in the American Scholastic Press Association’s category School Magazine for Private/Parochial School with Enrollment 1,000-1,700. MVA also received an award for Outstanding Theme.
Congratulations to MVA’s Marketing & Communications staff on producing such...
Beginner / Intermediate Genealogy Classes in person at Cooper Memorial Library. Please remember to show up early to get a seat in room 221 located behind the elevator on the second floor. All sessions run from 1 pm to...
The Ray Goodgame $1,000 scholarship honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who serve as champions for our community. The honoree embodies the essence of excellence and leadership.
Megan Gerwig of South Lake High School is a student who...
Over 8 years ago, Mark Douglas (flint) embarked on a mission to revolutionize the salon experience, blending top-tier services, premium products, and affordability for the local community. What began as a simple idea has blossomed into Mark Douglas Hairdressing,...
Clermont Woman's Club (CWC) members, Jacki Josten and Donna Antoniotti recently attended a charity tea held for the benefit of New Beginnings! This charity is also one of several local charities supported by CWC.
The Clermont Woman's Club is a...
Melissa Roy of Love Groveland was the Kiwanis guest speaker at the weekly meeting on Tuesday, April 9. Melissa spoke of the growing need for people with food insecurities in the South Lake Community.
Love Groveland is a non-profit organization...
By 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...
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...
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...
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...
submitted by the Montverde Academy
At a recent Senior Seminar, Attorney Lori Smith delivered a presentation entitled "Legal Issues for New College Students." She discussed a variety of topics that are especially important for seniors to understand before embarking on...
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, January 24th.
The officers helped the wait staff...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Salt Shack on the Lake, 846 West Osceola Street, Clermont on Monday, February 5th. Salt Shack on the Lake combined the ribbon-cutting with...
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...
Pictures and Article submitted by Bill Barth
The 101st Airborne/Airmobile Combat Infantry Division, Company C/2/501 is holding its reunion this year in Clermont April 9 - 11, at the lake residence of Willie Montgomery, retired Post Master.
The participants are from...
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...
New Beginnings of Central Florida is celebrating 17 years of successful milestones supporting needy families and the homeless. Executive Director Steve Smith shared, “As co-founders, Linda and I are sincerely grateful for the community support we have received for...
By Dylan Bova, MVA Class of 2027
This past January, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, students from Montverde Academy came together to raise awareness and support victims of human trafficking. The project was coordinated by Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory student...
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...
Montverde Academy
Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious art awards and recognition programs in the United States and Canada, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards considers works regionally for Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards, with...
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...
The South Lake Tablet is proud to announce that Chuck Seaver has joined the team! Chuck will be keeping the community aware of many of the spotlights, highlights and events in the area. He will also have and will share...
Lake Minneola Dentistry recently opened at 210 N Hwy 27, Suite 5 Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting to welcome Dr. Tara and her staff to the business community.
For more information...
By Max Zhang, President of the Upper School Chinese Club, Class of ‘25
On Friday, February 9, the night before the Lunar New Year, the Upper School Chinese Club organized a festive photo session where students were encouraged to pose...
By Alexa Foxx, ’25
On Saturday, February 3, Montverde Academy hosted the 20th Annual Roger Ross Montverde Academic Tournament. Twelve teams from seven different high schools competed against each other in head-to-head competition throughout five preliminary rounds.
By correctly answering a...
The Clermont Historical Society (CHS) celebrates the completion of a much-needed handicap ramp, providing access to the Kern and Townsend Houses located at the Clermont Historic Village. Last week, dedicated crews from the city of Clermont labored tirelessly to...
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...