Lake County high school students, mark your calendars for a unique event designed just for you! The upcoming Driving Test Event is an opportunity for young drivers to easily and efficiently complete their driving tests. The event will take place...
  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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
February 2024  Hello Clermont Champions!  I am very pleased with the turnout for several recent meetings and workshops and hope good attendance continues.  Our February Council workshop focused on the 8th Street Docks and Meet Us in the Middle Plaza project. 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...
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...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Breakfast, an event that took place on Friday, February 16th at the Wesley Center. The gathering served to express gratitude to the dedicated ambassadors who tirelessly contribute...
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...
Nationwide, housing costs are skyrocketing as more families lack access to a safe, affordable, and decent place to call home. Here in Florida, 1 in 6 households pay half or more of their income on housing.  Alongside hundreds of local...
Toby Keith, country singer, songwriter, actor and record producer passed peacefully at his home on Monday, February 5th, at the age of 62.  Born in Clinton, Oklahoma on July 8, 1961, Toby Keith Covel has been battling stomach cancer since...
Excitement is building in Clermont as The Salt Shack on the Lake gears up to open its doors on Monday, February 5th at 11 am. The South Lake Tablet had the privilege of getting a sneak peek into this much-anticipated...
In a bittersweet turn of events, Johnson Village Marketplace is closing its doors as of Saturday, February 3rd at 7 pm. Owner Darren Johnson wrote: The Johnsons had a vision.  Johnson Village Marketplace would not only be a small-town grocery store...
 January 2024  Welcome to 2024! The first Council Workshop of the New Year was held on Jan. 16 and discussions included updated plans for the Meet Us in the Middle Plaza and the 8th Street Docks, pickleball courts, and the status...
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...
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...
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...
Congratulations to Find Feed & Restore on the groundbreaking of Hannah Grace Gardens!  Hannah Grace Gardens provides affordable housing which allows working families to keep more of their income for other essentials like food, medicine, education, childcare and transportation. The organization...
Article and photos by Chuck Seaver   The Townsend House, built in 1895, is a focal point of the Clermont Historical Society’s Museum, located at 490 West Avenue, Clermont. The Townsend family, wife Sallie and husband James, were well known throughout...
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...
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