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Clermont City Council Approves Conditional Use Permit For West End Plaza Mixed-Use Development
The Clermont City Council has approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new mixed-use development at West End Plaza, paving the way for residential,...
New Proposal Aims to Create Educational and Medical Anchors for Groveland’s Future
Groveland News: David Jones, Groveland Communications Director
This week, the Groveland City Council was presented with a potential land swap deal by the Avalon Park...
120 Years Later, a New Chapter Begins At Clermont’s Lincoln Park Campus
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Lake Technical College hosted an open house and official ribbon-cutting for its south campus on Friday, August 14th. The newly...
Teachers Take Center Stage at South Lake Chamber’s Appreciation Breakfast
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce (SLCC) welcomed approximately 2,500 educators back to school during its 36th Annual Teacher Appreciation...
Clermont Cuts Property Tax Rate for Second Consecutive Year, Though Some Homeowners May Still...
The City of Clermont has approved a reduction in its property tax rate, lowering the millage rate from 4.88 to 4.59, marking the second...
Lake County Recognizes Gaby Suver For Commitment To Roadway Safety
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners honored Gaby Suver, a local resident, educator, and professional triathlete, at its recent Board meeting at the...
Spotlight Shines On Wellness Way: The Vision Moves Forward As Panther Run Master-Planned Community...
The long-envisioned Wellness Way corridor in South Lake County is taking a major step toward reality as developers of Panther Run unveiled plans for...
2026 Lake County Hob Nob Results
The 2026 Lake County Hob Nob was held on Monday, July 27th at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center, 3700 South US-27. The semi-event,...
A More Efficient, Effective Future For Groveland
Mayor Keith Keogh
In November, Florida voters will decide whether to increase the state's homestead property tax exemption. If approved, the proposed constitutional amendment could...
Orlando Museum of Art Receives $50,000 Grant From The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation to...
submitted by Hallie Anderson
The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) recently announced that it received a $50,000 grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, a...
Spotlight Shines On The City Of Minneola At The South Lake Chamber Breakfast
The City of Minneola took center stage during the South Lake Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast, held at the Sterling Event Venue in Minneola....
Update From The Florida Department Of Transportation (South Lake County)
News From the FDOT
Construction has FINISHED on Florida’s Turnpike Widening Project from Clermont/State Road 50 to Minneola/Hancock Road.
This project added two new travel lanes...
2026 Lake County Hob Nob (Monday, July 27)
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Lake County Hob Nob on Monday, July 27, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm...
Clermont Woman’s Club Fashion Show Celebrates Style, Community, and Giving Back
Fashion meets philanthropy this fall as the Clermont Woman’s Club. Members invite the community to its annual fashion show, “Empowered to Inspire: United to...
Groveland City Council Approves South Lake Avenue And Cherry Street Streetscape and Stormwater Improvements...
The City of Groveland
During its July 6 meeting, the Groveland City Council approved the South Lake Avenue & Cherry Street Streetscape and Stormwater Improvements...
Live Well Foundation of South Lake Opens 2026 Grant Cycle Focused on Mortality...
submitted by Amanda Nethero, The Live Well Foundation of South Lake
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake (LWFSL) will open its fall 2026 Critical...
Clermont Fire Department Responds To Multiple Structure Fires Over Fourth of July Holiday
Melinda Beltran, City of Clermont
The Clermont Fire Department experienced an exceptionally busy Fourth of July holiday, responding to six structure fires between July 4...
Clermont Welcomes Engine 102 At A “Push-Back” Ceremony
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont Fire Department celebrated the in-service status of a brand-new fire engine, Engine 102, with a “Push-Back”...
Lake County To Unveil America250 Monument In Tavares
submitted by Lexie Farmer, Lake County
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the unveiling of a new America250...
Clermont Revisits Downtown Parking Garage Plans As Growth Continues To Drive Demand
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
The discussion surrounding a downtown Clermont parking garage is not new.
In 2015, the City of Clermont adopted its Downtown...
The Groveland Police Department Partners with The Autism Hero Project to Launch the Blue Envelope Program
Bridget Bryant, Groveland Police Department
The Groveland Police Department is proud to join a nationwide movement helping individuals with autism and other communication differences feel...
Walmart Plans Withdrawn As Minneola Residents Push For Different Vision For Town Center
South Lake Tablet
Plans to bring a Walmart Supercenter to the proposed Minneola Marketplace development have been withdrawn after months of community opposition and concerns...
Meg’s Law Signed By Governor DeSantis
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Meg’s Law, SB-432, was signed into law this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The state law aims to...
Self-Defense Claim Unravels: Clermont Man Arrested for Murder in Fatal Shooting
The Clermont Police Department, with assistance from the Mid-Florida SWAT Team, has arrested Clermont resident Kirby Alan Smith, 33, in connection with a fatal...
Historic CBS Property Is Quickly Becoming Mixed-Use Lumberyard District In Historic Downtown Clermont
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet
Clermont Builders Supply (CBS), once a lumber yard located along Lake Minneola, is transforming into a $45 million mixed-use...
Lake County Receives Draft Of 2050 Comprehensive Plan
submitted by Lexie Farmer, Lake County
Lake County has received the draft of its 2050 Comprehensive Plan from Kimley-Horn, the engineering, planning, and design consultants...
City of Groveland Celebrates Grand Opening of South Lake Regional Park
submitted by Bridget Bryant | City of Groveland Communications
On May 21, the City of Groveland celebrated the opening of South Lake Regional Park, a...
Harbour Hope International to Launch Comprehensive Survivor Care Continuum with Support from Live Well...
Harbour Hope International announced the launch of the Comprehensive Survivor Care Continuum, a holistic, trauma-informed initiative serving survivors of human trafficking and their children...
Clermont Police Department Announces Summer Youth Programs at Coffee with a Cop Event
By Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) held its bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop, a community relations event, on Wednesday, May...
Spotlight Shines On South Lake Regional Park As It Opens In Groveland
by Michelle Delaney
The crack of the bat, cheers from the stands, and the excitement of opening day filled the air as the City of...
Clermont Police Rolling Out New E-Bike Patrol Program Focused on Safety and Education
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department will soon be adding a new addition to its rolling stock of patrol vehicles with the...
New Beginnings of Central Florida Launches “Pathways to Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations” With Support...
$215,000 grant will expand medical and dental access for uninsured and underserved South Lake County residents
Amanda Nethero, Live Well Foundation of South Lake
New Beginnings...
Lake County To Present Safety Analysis Findings (May 7)
Lexie Farmer, Lake County
Lake County invites residents to participate in a virtual public meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6 p.m., to hear...
The Clermont Community Continues To Demonstrate Its Strong Support For Those Who Serve And...
The Clermont Police Department recently presented a check for $20,700 to Central Florida C.O.P.S. and Code 4 Initiative. The funds were raised during the...
Clermont Police Department Training Unit
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The Clermont Police Department has been an accredited law enforcement agency through the State of Florida Commission for Law Enforcement...
39th Annual Mathlympics Hosted by LSSC
Lake-Sumter State College proudly hosted its 39th Annual Mathlympics, welcoming 20 teams of four students from high schools across Lake and Sumter counties. Organized...
Montverde Boat Ramp Temporary Closure
The Lake Apoka West Shore Boat Ramp, located at 17710 Broad St., Montverde, will be closed on Monday, April 27, from 6 am through...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named To Modern Healthcare’s 100 Top Hospitals
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital today was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis conducted by...
The Harvest Market Announces Closure Following Unforeseen Financial Challenges
The Harvest Market, located at 20180 US Hwy 27, Ste 306, Clermont, has announced it will not move forward with its anticipated café relaunch...
Orlando Cat Cafe Named Social Impact Business of the Year by WomElle Female Voice...
by Jessica Whitehead, Orlando Cat Cafe
Orlando Cat Cafe is proud to announce it has been named Social Impact Business of the Year by the...
Clermont Makes a Splash Declaring April As Water Conservation Month
In a city known for its scenic lakes and rolling hills, water isn’t just part of the landscape—it’s part of everyday life—and this April,...
City of Clermont Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The City of Clermont continues to raise the bar for transparency, accountability, and service, earning the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial...
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks to participate In Statewide Wildlife Corridor Expedition
submitted by Jeff Foley, Lake County
Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks will join state and regional leaders in the upcoming Longleaf to Lighthouse Expedition, an...
Clermont Mayor Visits the Clermont Woman’s Club
by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club
Clermont Mayor Tim Murry spoke to the members of the Clermont Woman's Club at their April meeting. It was...
Welcome Frank Calascione To The City of Groveland Team
Frank Calascione was recently named Groveland’s new Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Economic Development Manager.
Frank worked with the City of Inverness and Citrus County,...
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
Members of the Clermont Police Department, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol and multi-agency members of the Mid-Florida...
Groveland Mayor Keith Keogh’s News Highlights
Your Voice, Our Direction:
What We Heard From Our First Community Survey
Earlier this month, we launched our first-ever community survey and the response was clear:...
Lake County Indivisibles Is Giving Voters An Early, No-Spin Look At Who Wants To...
Cyn Doyle, Lake County Indivisibles
On Tuesday, April 14, from 7 pm to 9 pm, Lake County Indivisibles will host a Community Town Hall at the Clermont...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections Alerts Voters to Unofficial Voter Registration Mailings
Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays is alerting Lake County voters to unofficial mailings from parties NOT affiliated with the Lake County Supervisor of Elections...
City of Clermont Fire and Police Department’s Open House
Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet
The City of Clermont Fire and Police Department’s together hosted a recent open house and official media tour for a...




















































