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South Lake Tablet
Published September 21How And Where to Properly Retire A Worn U.S. Flag
For many Americans, the United States flag is more than a symbol—it represents the nation’s history, freedoms, and the sacrifices made by generations of military service members. When a flag becomes faded, torn, frayed, or otherwise unserviceable, it should be retired in a…
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Published September 10Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, America Reflects On A Day of Tragedy and Courage
by Michelle Delaney, South Lake Tablet Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States experienced one of the darkest days in its history. On that Tuesday morning, four coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out by al-Qaeda, an Islamic extremist terrorist…
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Published September 02Sandhill Cranes Adapt to Area’s Changing Landscape, Officials Say
If you’ve lived in Lake or Sumter County for any length of time, chances are you’ve stopped your car for a sandhill crane. Whether they’re wandering through neighborhoods, strolling across golf courses or calmly leading their gangly youngsters across a busy road, the towering…
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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…
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Published August 27Pumpkin Spice Arrives While South Lake Sizzles
Fall may still be hiding somewhere beyond the horizon, but pumpkin season has officially arrived. With temperatures continuing to soar into the 90s across South Lake County, residents may not be reaching for sweaters anytime soon. Still, coffee lovers are embracing one of the…
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Published August 23Strada Still Leads Baker After Lake County Recount in Race for Congress
Joe Strada remains ahead of Carey Baker in the Republican primary for Florida’s 11th Congressional District following a machine recount that produced only minimal changes in Lake County. Lake County’s recount, completed Saturday, Aug. 22, added one vote to Strada’s total and one…