Magruder Laser Vision recently celebrated its grand opening in Clermont marking a milestone in providing advanced eye care solutions to patients.
Local leaders, business owners, and community members gathered to commemorate the occasion and support the business. The South Lake...
On Saturday, September 21, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clermont hosted the annual Sips and Salsa Festival at Waterfront Park. The vibrant event offered attendees a delightful fusion of music, dance, and culinary experiences,...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd Annual First Responders Breakfast at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. The event is dedicated to expressing the community's heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who put their...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently hosted its 98th annual Installation and Awards Dinner, a time-honored tradition recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in service to both the club and the community.
Honored guests at the event included former...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) held its bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, September 19th at Wawa, 1909 South US-27, Clermont.
Coffee with a Cop is a program designed to enhance...
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is proud to announce its recent designation as a Nutritious Pantry by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. This achievement underscores our commitment to ensuring access to healthy food choices for...
The Animal League
Buoy (Pet of the Week) : If there ever was a "perfect" dog, I am the ONE! My name is Buoy and I am a 7-year-old female Labrador Retriever looking for my forever family!
Do you like to...
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is pleased to announce that Monica Wofford, CSP, has joined its Board of Directors. With over thirty years of experience as an executive coach, leadership consultant, and business owner, Monica brings a wealth...
Dr. Linda Cowels, founder of Anointed Community Services International (ACSI), recently served as a guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Clermont. ACSI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to empowering economically and technologically disadvantaged members of the community,...
Article by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
and photos by South Lake Photography
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School Invitational in Winter Garden on Saturday morning. This annual tradition...
Article by Tim Farrell, East Ridge Cross Country Knights
Photos by South Lake Photography
It was a steamy September morning at West Orange High School on Saturday with humidity reaching record morning levels. This also made footing a bit tricky which...
Kevin Grogan, South Lake Tablet
Times are certainly changing as it relates to the local high school football ranks. With coaching and personnel changes during the off-season, players often follow a coach and/or teammates to a football system that they...
by Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Davenport - 9/13/2024
Final Score: South Lake High School 28 Davenport 7
Season Record- 2-2 1-0 District
Game Summary: Davenport got off to a quick start with a 65-yard TD reception in the first quarter....
The highly anticipated Battle for Hope, presented by AdventHealth, brought together the Clermont Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Department for a spirited game benefiting Find, Feed, Restore. Dubbed "Justice vs. Crime Crushers," the showdown drew a full...
Clermont's commercial landscape is expanding with the soon-to-open Cross Ridge Exchange, a new retail hub located east of Clermont Landing. Nestled between the Walmart Supermarket and BJ’s Warehouse, this retail destination boasts 500 feet of prime frontage along Hwy...
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department brought its seasoned police officers and basketball veterans to a game of fun on Saturday, September 7th. The game, held at the Minneola City Hall complex, introduced a team of...
Positive enrollment trends support access to higher education
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) kicked off the new academic year with a new enrollment record for Fall 2024 – 6,057 students in degree-seeking programs.
Across all programs, including youth, non-credit, and workforce credential...
ERHS Theatre Department
We are 2 months away from opening the 1st show of our season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical! We would love your support and know that this season will not be one to miss. We have...
Two major projects hit significant milestones on their way to transforming the local landscape. Both AdventHealth Minneola Campus and Crooked Can Brewery are on track to open by December 2025, promising to bring new energy and opportunities to the...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers, EAA Chapter 534
It was a hot, humid, sunny morning with a few puffy clouds in the sky when 20 Young Eagles took to the sky in general aviation aircraft.
It was Saturday, September 7,...
By Tim Ferrell, East Ridge High School
Photos by jeff Warren of South Lake Photography
The East Ridge Cross Country team on Saturday returned to a course they had not run in exactly five years, Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville....
September 7, 2024 - Titusville
Article by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
On Saturday morning the East Ridge High School girls cross country team traveled to the Space Coast to compete in the Astronaut Invitational at the Chain of...
Renovations are complete, the shelves are filled with products, and The Harvest Market is ready to welcome guests to its new location.
Located at 20180 US Highway 27, Unit 306, Clermont, The Harvest Market celebrated its grand opening recently...
Montverde Academy
We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who have earned awards for their exceptional performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These awards highlight their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence across various subjects. The...
Montverde Academy is proud to announce that Divan Eksteen, a standout member of the boys golf team, has been named Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending September 1, 2024.
Eksteen’s exceptional performance on the golf course has earned...
From the Pastfinders of South Lake
Missing the first session is not a problem; each class is designed to stand alone and will guide you through the science of family history research. In this class, you'll become familiar with various...
by Timothy Farrell, East Ridge High SchoolOn Saturday Morning, the East Ridge Boys Cross Country team competed at a familiar course, Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. The Knights have competed at Whispering Pines for seven straight years and...
Los Reyes Mexican Grill, a local Mexican favorite, has officially relocated from its previous spot at 658 West Ave. in downtown Clermont to a new, location at 550 West Ave. in the Johnson Marketplace, right next to the Historic...
As part of an ongoing commitment to promoting education and literacy across its footprint, The Bojangles Foundation has opened applications to its annual grant program, benefitting 50 organizations and nonprofits dedicated to the shared cause with $1,000 scholarships.
Beginning Sept....
by Coach Grant Mollett, South Lake Tablet Inverness, Florida (August 31)This morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in their second regular season meet – the Whispering Pines Invitational at Whispering Pines Park in Inverness, Florida. It...
Orlando Health- National Training Center (NTC) recently served as the host venue for the swimming event of the Department of Defense (DoD)’s annual adaptive-sports competition, the Warrior Games, The Warrior Games are designed to enhance recovery by engaging wounded, ill...
Local business owners and FSU alumni, Beth and Todd Merrick, recently took a well-deserved break from their bustling lives at Sunshine Book Co., 647 Lake Ave, Clermont, to embark on a journey that combined their love for football and...
At its Friday, Aug. 30 meeting, the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Laura Byrd as its Interim President.
Dr. Laura Byrd, currently the College’s Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, has been...
When a hurricane hits, the high winds can turn untrimmed tree limbs into dangerous projectiles. These flying branches can damage roofs, break windows, and even cause harm to people. By trimming tree limbs before a storm, you can minimize...
by Coach Bradley Lord, SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Tavares Stadium: The Tavares Bulldogs jumped out to an early 6-0 lead in the first quarter failing on a two-point conversion. The Eagles would respond driving the ball down to the Bulldog...
Hello Clermont Champions!
School is back in session, football season has kicked off, and we are marching right into fall.
Three public FY 2024-25 Budget workshops were held, and two public hearings are scheduled. These final hearings will be held at...
Montverde Academy’s athletics department has added another achievement to its history. Recently, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Executive Director, Craig Damon, visited the Montverde Academy (MVA) campus to present the school with the prestigious Floyd E. Lay...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) of the Community Foundation of South Lake County is excited to announce its 10-Year Anniversary Celebration, "Little Black Dress Soiree," on September 19th. This milestone event marks a decade of transformative philanthropy dedicated to...
Cherrylake, a family-owned business and a cornerstone of the local economy, proudly unveiled a stunning new mural as part of the Downtown Artwalk. Created by artist Justin Alsedek, the mural, titled “Plan(t) for the Future,” was commissioned by Cherrylake...
Haskell Eugene “Gene” Barbour, 84, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.
A Mass for Gene will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 1 pm, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (720 12th Street., Clermont). A Reception will follow...
After the FSU vs. Georgia Tech game, LouEllen Combs and Joe Holt set out to explore the rich landscapes of Ireland, starting with the magnificent Rock of Cashel. LouEllen said that though they didn’t walk up to it, its...
Joe Holt and LouEllen Combs recently embarked on an exciting journey to Dublin, Ireland, for the much-anticipated FSU vs. Georgia Tech game. LouEllen, an enthusiastic Florida State University alumnus, was pleasantly surprised to see a multitude of fellow Seminole...
GROVELAND - Building Blocks Ministries announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Nondiscrimination Policy: Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled eligible participants at the center listed below and...
Submitted by the Clermont Woman's Club
The Clermont Woman's Club recently held their New Members and Prospective Members Tea at their clubhouse. Members set the tables with fine china, centerpieces and a warm welcome to new members.
The Clermont Woman's Club...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The corners of Montrose Street and 5th Street in Clermont have a unique and interesting past that dates back to the early days of a town that was first incorporated in 1884. Early settlers...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Guardian Insurance Group to the business community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the opening of the insurance agency located at 1655 E Highway 50 Suite 318, Clermont.
With over two...
By Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
Final Score: Nature Coast Tech 14/South Lake High School 12
Place: SLHS Eagle Stadium on Aug 23, 2024
Game Summary: Nature Coast Tech controlled the clock with a strong running game in the first...
By Coach Tim Ferrell, East Ridge High School
The East Ridge Boys Cross Country Team did something they have not done in six years: Run a race on a Friday Night. The East Ridge Coaches have had their eyes on...
by Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High SchoolJacksonville, FloridaThe East Ridge High School girls' cross country team participated in the Cecil Field Summer Classic on Friday evening, in what many coaches would argue is the most competitive meet in...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, has been notified of individuals walking through neighborhoods presenting themselves as officials inquiring about who people voted for.
“It is so unfortunate that some people resort to such tactics, which serves only to...