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South Lake Chamber of Commerce Hosts 3rd Annual First Responders Breakfast to Honor Local...

The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its 3rd Annual First Responders Breakfast at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. The event is dedicated...

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake Is Proud To Announce Its Recent Designation As...

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is proud to announce its recent designation as a Nutritious Pantry by the Second Harvest Food Bank of...

The Neighborhood Center Of South Lake Welcomes A New Board Member 

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is pleased to announce that Monica Wofford, CSP, has joined its Board of Directors. With over thirty years...

The City of Clermont Remembers At The 23rd 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The City of Clermont hosted the 23rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11th at the Clermont Arts and...

Bojangles Expands Teacher of the Year Support And Launches Annual Literacy Grant Program

As part of an ongoing commitment to promoting education and literacy across its footprint, The Bojangles Foundation has opened applications to its annual grant...

Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Gives His Monthly Update

Hello Clermont Champions!  School is back in session, football season has kicked off, and we are marching right into fall.  Three public FY 2024-25 Budget workshops...

Lake County Supervisor of Elections Warns Community Members of Individuals Posing as Election/Government Agency...

Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, has been notified of individuals walking through neighborhoods presenting themselves as officials inquiring about who people voted...

2024 Primary Election—Unofficial Results Posted

The unofficial results of the Lake County 2024 Primary Election have been posted at LakeVotes.gov. The results include Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting, and all Election...

Oak Hill Cemetery Expands: Clermont Adds Over 300 Burial Sites and 96 Niches Following...

by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The Oak Hill Cemetery on East Avenue in Clermont is undergoing a growth spurt with the addition of 300...

Orlando Cat Cafe Honored With Official Day (Sept 8)

On August 13, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, by unanimous proclamation, designated September 8, 2024, as “Orlando Cat Café Day” in Lake...

Lake-Sumter State College Breaks Ground On Workforce Development Center In Leesburg

Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) celebrated today with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Workforce Development Center on the Leesburg Campus. The event marked the...

New Hotels Coming To Clermont: Expanding Accommodation Options For Travelers And Extended Stays

Clermont is set to welcome a new wave of hotel developments, offering visitors and extended-stay travelers an array of comfortable and convenient lodging options....

The City Of Clermont To Begin Sanding Operation On Street Scape 3 Project

The City of Clermont is scheduled to commence a sanding operation on the bricked areas of the Street Scape 3 project starting early Monday,...

Celebration Of Life Memorial Service For Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link (July 29,...

Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link (July 20, 1996 - August 3, 2024) died in the line of duty heroically serving his community and...

A Procession For Fallen Hero Master Deputy Bradley Link

by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET The Lake County Sheriff's Office held a procession on Monday, August 5th for Master Deputy Bradley “Brad” Link. Link,...

Evan Gregory – Pure Athletics Coach – Talks About Olympic Sprinting

By Kevin Grogan, SOUTH LAKE TABLET   It Has Been Quite A Summer For The Pure Athletics Sprint Group Based Out Of the NTC in Clermont....

2024 Lake County Hob Nob Was A Huge Success

by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The 2024 Lake County Hob Nob was held on Monday, July 29th at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center,...

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...

Welcome To The South Lake Tablet. Be Part Of Our Journey

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...


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