submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
I’m a 7 yrs young brindle pit mix and weigh 38lbs. I currently spend my day lounging in my swimming pool bed playing with my blankies and toys. I love to have visitors...
By Nichole Smith, Communications Coordinator
College Board has recognized Montverde Academy Upper School's high female representation in AP Computer Science. This award underscores MVA’s commitment to ensuring equal access to resources, tools, and programs, particularly in STEM. This field has...
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...
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 Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
We, at the South Lake Tablet (SLT), 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...
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...
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...
The South Lake Business Awards is the premier business awards program presented yearly by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. This year's awards gala was held at Clermont's Performing Arts Center on January 25th.
Nominees gathered in the hopes...
Bennett Pediatrics celebrated the opening of its new office and 10 years of serving the community.
Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce were there to celebrate the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Congratulations to Dr. Bennett and her...
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...
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...
The Phoenix Awards recognize and celebrate the valiant efforts of first responders who successfully resuscitate individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, ultimately leading to the patient's full recovery.
The Orlando Health South Lake Hospital recently presented the Phoenix Award to Clermont Fire...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Touch 4 Health And Wellness.
Located at 600 US Hwy 27 S, The Touch 4 Health And Wellness is a beacon of health and relaxation for its patients.
The...
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...
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...
Mission BBQ is an American barbecue restaurant coming to Clermont this summer at 1225 East Highway 50. Leadership positions are available and candidates can apply at https://mission-bbq.com/locations-and-menu/clermont-fl/
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Salt Shack, on the shores of Lake Minneola and next to Clermont Victory...
Live Well Foundation of South Lake completed its Transformation awards cycle at a grant celebration last night. “The Live Well Foundation board of directors has earmarked funds for healthcare initiatives, with a specific focus on enhancing accessible healthcare for...
Lake-Sumter State College’s planned Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education cleared a key hurdle in the path to the program’s launch in August 2024.
At the State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting in Tallahassee yesterday, President Bigard presented...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...