submitted by Grace Rabano (Publicity Lead for CGC)   Members of the Clermont Garden Club (CGC) celebrate the beginning of spring by creating a Linear Design floral arrangement using colorful chrysanthemums and daisies. The floral design program was led by Clermont...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET The 4th Annual Honoring the Fallen 5K Race was held on Saturday, February 25th beginning at SunCreek Brewery, 790 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont. The annual event, sponsored by the Clermont Police Department, honors those law...
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...
by Pam Schultz, Clermont Woman's Club   It is the goal of the Clermont Woman's Club to help and encourage women to further their education in both traditional and non-traditional careers.    President Helen Cooney and Scholarship Chairman Carol Spaldi have announced CWC's...
Clermont Family Eyecare Wellness and Esthetics celebrated its grand opening on Hwy 27, Ste. 7, Clermont on February 22.   Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce attended the celebration and officiated at a ribbon cutting to welcome Dr. Samatha...
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...
After years of neglect, the property on the SW corner of Grand Hwy and Pitt Street is being transformed.  Lockhart Management Group, LLC will serve as the developer and general contractor of the residential property. This development will boast approximately...
The South Lake Tablet takes pride in bringing local news to the people of the South Lake Community and beyond. Providing news and awareness is what we do, but to do that, we need your assistance. Share the news: Everyone is welcome...
By The Animal League   Hi Friends!  I am as sweet as my name. I am a 2-year-old German Shepherd Blend and weigh about 79 pounds.  I LOVE being with people and just love everyone!  I am super smart and I...
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...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, located at 1900 Don Wickman Dr. Clermont, reached a significant milestone on Thursday, February 8th, with the opening of its five-story patient tower. This addition has fortified the hospital's capacity by introducing 95 new...
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...
Steve and Laura Green, owners of Clermont Fish House, are embarking on a new venture. The couple is set to introduce an English Pub experience to the heart of downtown Clermont with the opening of "The Bell Clermont." Steve Green...
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...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Everything Local Co, 789 West Montrose Street, Clermont, on February 10th. The new business is in the downtown section of the Clermont Historical District,...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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/ *** 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...
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