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...
Attorney Patrick Smith gave an information presentation on estate planning, trust administration and other related fields at the recent Kiwanis Club of Clermont lunch meeting.
The club meets on Tuesdays at Green Valley Country Club, at 11:30 am, except for...
“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...
By Dr. Michelle Sherwin, Upper School English Teacher
Before Spring Break, Mrs. Walsworth’s Advanced Placement Literature classes visited the Rollins College campus in Winter Park to examine the Zora Neale Hurston collection in the Rollins College Archives. Hurston was a...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department held its monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, March 20. The Clermont Woman’s Club, 655 West Broome Street, hosted the event.
Pam Schmitz, publicity chair for The...
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...
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...
During the Montverde Academy Upper School Assembly, Eric Oberman, president of the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognized boys basketball head coach Kevin Boyle, boys basketball team member Cooper Flagg, and girls basketball player Jaloni Cambridge for their respective achievements during...
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 – 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...
MONTVERDE - In an age where technology is all around us, the importance of coding skills cannot be overstated. From science to business, proficiency in coding opens doors to a multitude of opportunities.
Montverde Academy students who are enrolled in...
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been named as one of the Best Hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award®, an independent referral source for trusted brands, services, and hospitals. The award signifies that Orlando Health is one...
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...
The unofficial results of the Lake County 2024 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election have been posted at LakeVotes.gov. The results include Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting, and all Election Day precincts. The results do not include:
•Provisional Ballots
•Ballots undergoing the Cure Process
•Overseas...
submitted by The Animal League
This sweet boy was all alone, starving, and emaciated, and wandered into a Walmart looking for help from humans. He weighed just 29 pounds. A sweet soul took him in and worked tirelessly to find...
Article and Pictures by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont hosted the 4th Annual Pups in the Park at Lake Hiawatha Preserve on Saturday, March 16th. This wonderful tradition grows each year and from the appearance of...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
Two residents of Clermont, Tod Howard and Otis Taylor, Jr., have officially qualified for the remaining term of Seat 2. This seat was vacated due to the passing of the dearly missed Jim Purvis.
Both candidates bring with them a...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, advises Republican voters of the upcoming March 19th Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Democratic voters should take note that the Democratic Party is...
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...
The Montverde community gathered for the grand opening of Fireflies Resale Marketplace, a thrift and consignment store located at 16903 Lakeside Drive, Montverde.
The Ambassadors of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate the...
by Brandon Brandon Kari
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach & Sand Volleyball Coach, Tilden Campus
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” -Romans 12:12
The Foundation Academy Beach Volleyball team came up short Friday afternoon, March 8, against...
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...
After 25 years of serving the South Lake Community, Kim's Cabbage Patch bids farewell with its final day of operation on Tuesday, March 5th.
Kim Fielding and partner Suzi Basting owned Kim's Cabbage Patch until 2021 when it was acquired...
Article and Photos by Ted Luebbers
Luke Nunez recently passed his check ride and received his Private Pilot’s License from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Luke has been involved with the Experimental Aviation Association Mid Florida Chapter 534 for four years.
While a...
By Mr. Thomas Narducci, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
In Mr. Narducci’s eighth-grade social studies class, students are delving into history in a dynamic and modern way – through podcasting. This innovative project not only engages students with the rich...
by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET
Kehlor Park, 466 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont has a long, enduring history from its first beginnings in 1918 when the property was donated by Lamira Kehlor. Mrs. Kehlor was the widow of millionaire James...
By MVA Sports
Berkemeier will oversee the operations of all Montverde Academy baseball teams, including its varsity, junior varsity and middle school programs.
“I am thrilled to welcome Greg as our new Director of Baseball,” said Montverde Academy Director of Athletic...
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...
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...
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...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces Early Voting (EV) for the March 19th Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Election. Early Voting for the PPP will be held Thursday, 3/7 – Saturday, 3/16 at twelve convenient locations to serve...
By Robert Burke, EagleMUN Sponsor
From February 14-18, 20 experienced student-delegates attended the 61st iteration of the North American Invitation Model United Nations conference (NAIMUN), hosted by Georgetown University in Washington, DC. NAIMUN is the largest student-led conference in the...
With the ceremonial snip, the ribbon fell, marking the official opening of Palm Medical Centera. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and guests welcomed the medical practice to the community
Dr. Kellie Muniz, accompanied by a skilled staff...
Submitted by A Forever Home Animal Rescue
Brianna and Beau are bonded, Mom and Son Chihuahua mix. Brianna is the smaller one (thankfully she only had 1 puppy!) She is 3 years old and weighs approximately 9 pounds. Her son...
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...
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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...