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Coming To Minneola: New Library, New Firehouse, New K-8 Elementary School, New Hospital And...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its July Breakfast at the picturesque Sterling Event Venue, a Tuscan-inspired wedding destination located at 20524 CR...
Clermont City Council Tables Decision On Proposal For Project Including Two Hotels, Storage Warehouse...
On July 23, Clermont West Investments approached the Clermont City Council seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a significant development project. The proposal...
Montverde Academy’s Olympians: Eight Shining Stars All Set for the Global Stage
By Zehra Naqvi, Social Media and Website Coordinator
Montverde Academy celebrates the incredible achievements of its student-athletes and alumni who will compete in the upcoming...
South Lake Chamber Of Commerce Announces Departure of Marketing And Programs Director Nate Edmund
News From the South Lake Chamber of Commerce
With mixed gratitude and excitement, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce announces the departure of Nate Edmund,...
United Rentals Celebrates Grand Opening in Clermont
United Rentals, the largest equipment rental and end-to-end worksite solutions company in the world, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in...
Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway Ends His Successful Term As FPCA President
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Clermont Police Chief Chuck Broadway recently completed his term as President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA). The...
Lake County Animal Shelter Faces Crisis as Dog Population Doubles
The Lake County Animal Shelter is sheltering more than twice the number of dogs it can comfortably care for. The shelter typically operates best...
From Ghana to Glory: Leslie Okai’s Journey of Fortitude
By Zehra Naqvi, MVA Social Media and Website Coordinator
Amongst the recently graduated class of 2024 at Montverde Academy is a young man who stands...
New Eateries Coming To Clermont
LongHorn Steakhouse
According to a LongHorn Steakhouse representative, Longhorns Steakhouse will open in mid-October. In the meantime, the interior needs to be completed, and the...
New Facility Enhances Delivery Of Public Services To Clermont
Carefully planned and designed, Clermont’s new Public Services Facility is operational and will enhance the delivery of crucial and specialized services that keep Clermont...
The City Of Minneola Has Embarked On A Transformative Journey
The Minneola City Council recently approved the journey which marks a significant commitment to enhancing public resources and community engagement.
This endeavor involves repurposing the...
Groveland Police Department Earns Reaccreditation, Strengthening Commitment to Excellence in Law Enforcement
In a significant achievement highlighting their dedication to upholding the highest standards in law enforcement, the Groveland Police Department has successfully achieved reaccreditation. This...
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BY THE SOUTH LAKE TABLET
The South Lake Tablet is your go-to source for news and stories that matter to the South Lake County community....
Lake County Fire Rescue’s Newest Paramedics
Several dedicated members of the Lake County Fire Rescue team have successfully graduated from the July 2023-2024 Lake Technical College Paramedic Program. This paves...
Donavan Banks Journey From Classroom to Olympic Stadium
Donavan Banks, former middle school robotics teacher turned elite athlete, has officially qualified for Team USA and will head to Paris to compete in...
Clermont Police Launch Drone Program To Enhance Patrol Capabilities
Clermont Police Department is taking its commitment to ensure safety and security to the sky as drones will soon take flight. Whether searching for...
New Culinary Experiences In South Lake – A Grand Opening And Future Plans
Lechoner A El Barrio Restaurant is celebrating its grand opening on Monday, June 24. This family-owned business, located at 1800 S. Hwy 27, is...
Renee “Gigi” Capria Receives The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Award
In recognition of her exceptional dedication and profound impact on the South Lake community, Renee "Gigi" Capria of We Can Do It Realty was...
City of Groveland Municipal 2024 Election Update
Community Members,
The qualifying period for the 2024 City of Groveland Municipal Election began on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 12:00 noon, and concluded today,...
City of Groveland Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Elese Tomlin Empowerment Center
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Groveland hosted a groundbreaking and progress celebration of the soon-to-be brand-new Elese Tomlin Empowerment Center on...
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Give His Monthly Update
May/June 2024
Hello Clermont Champions!
School is out, the temperature continues to rise, and we have reached our busy Clermont summertime activities!
I was honored to participate...
Town of Oakland And Oakland Nature Preserve Honored With Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award From...
The Town of Oakland, in partnership with the Oakland Nature Preserve, is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Environmental...
The Little Gem: A 1965 Airstream Trailer Turned Trendy Food Truck
The Little Gem, a 1965 Airstream trailer, has found new life and purpose thanks to the vision of Jayson Stringfellow, the developer behind the...
An Indoor Recreational Facility May Be Coming To Downtown Clermont
At a recent council meeting, Darren Johnson, representing Victory Coast Land Co. LLC, presented a proposal to the Clermont City Council requesting approval for...
A Sneak Peek Of The Planned Interior Of Crooked Can Minneola!!!!
by Crooked Can Brewery - Minneola
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?!?! Here’s the VERY FIRST SNEAK PEEK of the GORGEOUS planned interior of Crooked Can...
Clermont Embraces the New Favorite Pastime: Pickleball. Six New Courts Approved
Residents from Clermont and beyond created quite a stir, attending recent City Council Meetings and workshops to plead their cause: they can't get enough...
Clermont Battalion Sea Cadets Graduate With Honors
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps (USNSCC) Clermont Battalion held its annual graduation and awards ceremony at the...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Warns of Potential Text Scam
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, is warning citizens of Lake County about a potential scam involving text messages related to voter registration.
The...
Habitat For Humanity of Lake-Sumter Is Now Accepting Applications For 11 New Homes
Lake & Sumter Counties, FL – Applications are now open for Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter’s homeownership program for eleven new homes being built...
Update On Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Groveland recently hosted a beautification day at the Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville. The...
FREE Vacation Bible School Including Lunch
St. Matthias Episcopal Church welcomes you to join us this summer for our FREE 2024 Vacation Bible School program!
This year’s theme is “Scuba:...
Habitat For Humanity Lake-Sumter Accepting Applications For Homes
The Habitat For Humanity of Lake-Sumter is currently accepting home applications in Coleman, Bushnell, Oxford and Tavares!
Learn more about program eligibility on its website...
DOH-Lake Highlights National Water Safety Month
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County (DOH-Lake)promotes National Water Safety Month to educate the community on how to safely enjoy Florida’s many...
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Partners With Resupply To Offer Home Pickup Service
New Partnership Will Simplify Donation Process and Provide Jobs for Local Veterans
Donating home goods and furniture in Central Florida just became easier thanks to...
Beta Theta ESA Visits Building Blocks Ministries
Beta Theta-ESA outgoing president Terry Moherek traveled to Groveland to visit Building Blocks Ministries' new home at 644 Gadson St. Executive Director Paula Whetro...
Habitat For Humanity Of Lake-Sumter Honors Youth Construction Academy Students And Dedicates 4 Brand...
Students from Leesburg High, South Lake High, and Eustis High graduate from the Youth Construction Academy and dedicate the 3 homes they built for...
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Proclaimed April As Water Conservation Month
Every business, industry, school and citizen can make a difference when itcomes to conserving water thus promoting a healthy economy and community.
Water is a...
Clermont Police Department Hosts The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Members of the Clermont Police and Fire Departments, along with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol came...
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Tells Of Happenings In His Hometown
April 2024
Hello Clermont Champions!
On Tuesday, I was honored to participate in the 41st Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Law officers from all over Central...
Building Demolition In Groveland Opens Path For Accelerated Improvements On SR 50 And Sets...
GROVELAND - A transformative state road project in Groveland will begin construction four years sooner than originally planned, setting a course for big improvements...
Clermont Historic Village Gets Handicap Ramp
The Clermont Historical Society (CHS) celebrates the completion of a much-needed handicap ramp, providing access to the Kern and Townsend Houses located at the...
Coach Mark Woolum Returns To South Lake High School
South Lake High School Football is excited to announce Coach Mark Woolum is returning to head up the Eagle offense. After a few years...
Electronic Certification Of Lake County’s Official Records Now Available
The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is now offering electronically certified (eCertified) copies of eligible documents recorded in the Official...
Improvements To 7th Street Between Minneola Avenue And Osceola Street Are On Schedule To...
City of Clermont - The street will be closed for six to eight weeks beginning on April 15, as crews upgrade the underground utilities...
Important Notice – Road Closure In Groveland
Dear Residents,
We are writing to inform you of a potential safety concern regarding Alpine Road. Recent observations have raised concerns about a possible sinkhole...
Wreath Across America: Remember Our Fallen Heroes
Written by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Many have heard of Wreaths Across America (WAA), a not-for-profit organization whose year-long mission is to Remember the...
Friends of Cooper Memorial Library Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary
Friends of Cooper Memorial Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the library. The organization supports the library by raising money to help...
Clermont Police Update: A 16-Year-Old Female Was Arrested In The Stabbing Of A Juvenile
On the evening of April 7, Clermont Police Officers swiftly responded to a large altercation between two groups of juveniles in the area of...
Are You Ready To Embark On A Journey That Will Empower You To Inspire...
Imagine stepping into a classroom filled with eager faces, knowing that you hold the key to unlocking their potential. With the Lake-Sumter State College...
On Track for Success: Lakehawks’ Inaugural Track & Field Season Off To A Strong Start
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake Sumter State College
Lakehawk track athletes have come off the blocks strong in their inaugural season.
After starting the season with...