The Nest was alive with excitement on Saturday afternoon as Montverde Academy hosted its annual HoopsMania celebration, tipping off what promises to be another...
submitted by Jennifer L. Picciano, M.S. Ed.
Pinecrest Lakes Preparatory High School celebrated a milestone this week as senior Sophia Picciano became the school’s first-ever...
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
Photos by John Watson
November 15, 2025 - Boca Raton, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls varsity...
submitted by Nichole Smith
Montverde Academy’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members hosted a bake sale that raised $660!
During the Middle School assembly, NJHS officers...
by Nicole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy students came together to celebrate Veterans Day in meaningful ways across campus.
In first grade, students wrote heartfelt letters...
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
With a vision for community support geared towards young people and a message of hope and love, the first annual...
Lake Technical College is thrilled to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Roneta Barenz – Accounting Operations
• Cenia Puentes – Medical Assisting
• Alexa...
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Brooks Garner, the Chief Meteorologist from Fox 35 Orlando, visited Mrs. Amy Napoles’s Natural Disasters elective at Montverde Academy via...
The South Lake Eagles closed out their regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating Leesburg 51-13 in a Halloween showdown at Leesburg High...
Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy recently celebrated the induction of 29 Middle School students from grades 7 and 8 into the National Junior Honor...
Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been named one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize...
By Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Photos by Andrea Rush Photography
October 17, 2025 | South Lake High School, Groveland
South Lake rallies from...
Lake Technical College is proud to announce the following Students of the Month:
• Myah Seraphin – Accounting Operations
• Catherine Carter – Practical Nursing
• Taylor...
The Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award honors exceptional students in the South Lake area who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service to their...
by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Sixth-grade students in Mrs. Parets's ELA class participated in a "book tasting" activity where they sampled from 18 different fiction...
On Friday, October 10, the Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) Foundation gathered supporters, alumni, and community leaders to celebrate the kickoff of its 2026 Annual...
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) proudly announces the launch of the Lakehawks' Harvest Food Pantry, an 1,200 square foot store designed to address food insecurity among...
By Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Students in Mrs. Kristy Tubss’ art classes at Montverde Academy are creating their own family albums! Every year, Mrs. Tubbs...
In Mrs. Casey Volpe’s Space Exploration and Technology elective at Montverde Academy, Middle School students recently explored the history and ingenuity of the Apollo...
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) and the LSSC Foundation celebrated the dedication of the Mike Matulia Fields at J. Carlisle Rogers Stadium on Wednesday, marking...
The South Lake High School Eagles earned a hard-fought district win on Friday, September 26, defeating Ocala Forest 30-25 on the road. The victory...
When senior Dhani Miller walks into Mrs. Sinopoli’s kindergarten classroom these days, he does not do so as the wide-eyed 5-year-old he once was,...
By Coach Grant Mollett, ERHS
September 20, 2025
Winter Garden, Florida
The East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed in the West Orange High School...
The South Lake High School Eagles improved to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in district play with a hard-fought 19–10 victory over Mt....
submitted by Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy boys' basketball head coach Steve Turner has announced the full coaching staff that will work alongside him as he...
submitte by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy’s Class of 2026 kicked off their senior year with a retreat filled with tradition, celebration, and community-building...
By Grant Mollett (the majority of the photos are contributed by Jeff Warren of South Lake Photography).
September 13, 2025, Clermont, Florida
The East Ridge High...
Over the past two weeks, Lower School students were warmly introduced to Mrs. Allison Varnado, Montverde Academy’s dedicated Lower School Counselor. Mrs. Varnado visited...
The South Lake High School Eagles held a commanding lead on Thursday, September 11, defeating Davenport High School 61-0 in their first district game...
Christopher McKenna has quickly become one of the Eagles’ most valuable weapons. Known for his elite kicking ability and relentless work ethic, the South...
Date: 9/5/2029
Opponent: The Villages
Final Score: The Villages Charter 37 SLHS 26
Place: SLHS
Season Record- 2-1
by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School
Game Summary: The Villages...
By Coach Grant Mollett, East Ridge High School
August 30, 2025 - Inverness, Florida
This morning, the East Ridge High School girls cross country team competed...
The District Board of Trustees (DBOT) of Lake-Sumter State College met this morning and unanimously selected Representative John P. Temple as the College’s next...
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is celebrating the start of the Fall 2025 semester with a historic milestone: serving more...
Date: August 22, 2025Opponent: Nature CoastFinal Score: South Lake 27, Nature Coast 6Location: Nature CoastSeason Record: 1-0
By Coach Lord
South Lake High School opened its...
At its August 20 meeting, the District Board of Trustees of Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) welcomed three new members to the board and elected...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program is launching a Fall Reading Clinic, designed to provide individualized reading and writing support...
The City of Minneola is buzzing with activity, with construction cranes, earth movers, and fresh foundations transforming the skyline. From expansive residential neighborhoods to...
As the summer sun begins to set on another season of fun and relaxation, students across South Lake County are preparing to trade beach...
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce the appointment of Jay Miller as Executive Director of Athletics. Miller has served as Interim Director of...
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake‑Sumter State College
Lake‑Sumter State College celebrated the formal dedication of the Lake Jem Farms Beach Court Complex at its Leesburg Campus...
Lake Technical College (LTC) is proud to announce it has been awarded $4.9 million in funding by the Florida Legislature to support Phase Two...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Leadership members representing the Lake Technical College (LTC) and the Lincoln Park Education Center (LPEC) recently invited community members...
For the first time in program history, a Montverde Academy softball player has been recognized on the national stage by MaxPreps.
Recent graduate Danika Spinogatti has been...
Montverde Academy (MVA) has once again solidified its reputation as the nation’s premier basketball powerhouse, with four of its alumni selected in the first...
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The South Lake Community is gaining a brand-new charter school this fall with the opening of Cherry Lake Preparatory...
Palms Day School has officially opened in Clermont and the South Lake Chamber of Commerce was there to kick-off the opening with a ribbon...
The State Board of Education approved Lake-Sumter State College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program at its...
by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College
Lake-Sumter State College is proud to announce that Lakehawk Softball sophomore Amy Bak has been selected as a recipient...
By Coach Bradley Lord, South Lake High School
Forty-eight members of the South Lake High School Eagle Football Team recently traveled across the Carolinas and...

















































