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South Lake Tablet
Published September 10City Of Clermont Give Special Recognition To Three Heroic Firefighters
by City of Clermont Three Clermont firefighters were recognized by the Clermont City Council for their bravery and teamwork during the rescue of a woman trapped inside her burning home the night of July […]
South Lake Tablet
Published September 09When in Drought Film Festival October 3
The community is invited to spend an afternoon exploring some of Florida’s most pressing environmental challenges through film, education, and community discussion at a special environmental film showcase hosted at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center Black Box Theater, located…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 09Michelle Towne Named Tavares High School New Softball Coach
Michelle Towne has been announced as the new softball coach at Tavares High School for the upcoming 2027 high school softball season. Coach Towne is a Clermont native. She played four years of varsity softball at East Ridge High School from 2002 to 2006. She also competed for the…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 06Spirit Halloween Casts Its Spell on Clermont With A Frightfully Fun New Store
Spirit Halloween -Clermont has officially opened its doors at 1325 Sandy Grove Avenue, in the former Dick’s Sporting Goods location, transforming the space into a seasonal wonderland of spooky sights, sounds, and surprises. From the moment visitors step inside, they are greeted…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 04Celebrate Autumn At Clermont Historic Village on October 3
by Clermont Historical Society Join the Clermont Historical Society on October 3, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Clermont Historic Village, 490 West Avenue, for an evening of family fun and seasonal fall treats. Enjoy a complimentary pumpkin patch photo opportunity, hot apple…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 04Clermont Woman’s Club Is Sharing Beauty With Cancer Warriors
by Gladys Epps, Clermont Woman’s Club Club member, Jacki Josten, set up the pink tree recently at Clermont Oncology. This project was started by General Federation of Woman’s Clubs District 7 in 2015. The earrings placed on the tree are given to the women who are going through…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 03Police Hit Pause On License Plate Cameras: Clermont and Groveland Suspend ALPR Programs, Citing Privacy Concerns, Oversight Questions And The Need For Clearer Rules
Clermont and Groveland suspend ALPR programs, citing privacy concerns, oversight questions and the need for clearer rules. A technology that can help police find stolen cars, locate missing people and connect vehicles to serious crimes is now sitting on the sidelines in two Lake…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 02Lake County To Host Veterans Resources And Benefits Expo in Clermont (Sept 10)
Lake County Veterans Services invites local veterans, their families, and the community to attend the Veterans Resource & Benefits Expo on Sept. 10 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Clermont City Center (620 W. Montrose St., Clermont). This free event will provide access to a wide range…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 02Coming Soon: “Barbershop Bonanza” Brings A Cappella Harmony To Clermont – Sept 26
Information sumbitted by Lindsay Fontana, Sisters of Sound Clermont’s a cappella community will take center stage Saturday, September 26, when Sisters of Sound and Unaccompanied Minors headline “Barbershop Bonanza: An A Cappella Showcase” at Aurelia Cole Academy. Performances…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 01What’s Happening In Clermont • Minneola • Groveland • Mascotte • Montverde
Gators Dockside has closed after serving the south Lake Community for many years. Ruby Tuesdays and Wendy’s have also closed. Coming Soon Cold Stone Creamery, located at 2365 E Highway 50. Shake Shack at Plaza Collina (near Costco) 7 Brew Coffee at Plaza Collina Magnolia Point…
South Lake Tablet
Published August 28The Mystery Walls of Downtown Clermont: A Forgotten Piece of History
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The once cozy town of Clermont has many secrets and interesting pieces of history tucked away in its 140+ years of existence. From the early settlers who discovered the wildlife-rich gem of the hills to the glistening lakes that became a solid…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published August 26Historic Photos Inspire New Art Exhibit by Clermont Main Street
Historic photographs of citrus groves, lake life, downtown streets and community gatherings will soon receive a colorful reinterpretation through Clermont Main Street’s first public art project. “With Love from Clermont” features 50 local and regional artists creating original…