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South Lake Tablet
Published September 13The First Academy Royals Overpowered The South Lake Eagles, 42-0. Leaving South Lake Season Record: 0-3
submitted by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake Eagles One of Central Florida’s top football programs, The First Academy, traveled to Groveland on Saturday, Sept. 12, and dominated South Lake in every phase of the game en route to a 42-0 victory. The Royals wasted little time making…
South Lake Tablet
Published 5 hours agoGail Paschall-Brown to MC At The Inaugural Founders’ Gala (Oct 10)
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (TNC), Groveland, announces that Gail Paschall-Brown from WESH 2 News in Orlando, will be the emcee at the Inaugural Founders’ Gala on October 10. Award-winning WESH 2 News anchor/reporter Gail Paschall-Brown has been nominated for an Emmy…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 07Groveland Four Day of Remembrance: Honoring a Legacy of Courage, Resilience, and Justice
The City of Groveland joined the families of the Groveland Four in a tribute to one of the most significant civil rights cases in American history, honoring a legacy defined by courage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice. During the recent Groveland Four Legacy…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 04Groveland Tackles Reclaimed Water Pressure With Two Upgrades
Alleviating reclaimed water pressure issues is a top priority for the City of Groveland, with work well underway on two separate projects aimed at upgrading City infrastructure and increasing supply during periods of increased demand. The City is confident both complex projects…
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 02Groveland Police Sergeant Resigns Following Internal Investigation Into High-Speed Driving
Sgt. Alexander Jarrell recently resigned from the Groveland Police department. According to reports, Jarrell was recorded driving a marked Groveland Police Department vehicle at speeds of 120 mph, 112 mph and 124 mph on three separate occasions in May. The incidents ocurred while…
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…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published August 31Hang Gliding Offers a Peaceful New Perspective on Lake County From Above
Thousands of feet above Central Florida, the world grows quiet. Among the clouds, familiar places become smaller, quieter and easier to understand. At Paradise Airsports in Groveland, tandem hang gliding reveals a side of Lake County few locals ever see. Highways become ribbons,…
South Lake Tablet
Published August 26Groveland Police Chief Shawn Ramsey Departs Amid Whistleblower Lawsuit and City Review
The City of Groveland has announced that Police Chief Shawn Ramsey is no longer employed by the city, but officials have declined to publicly explain the circumstances surrounding his departure, citing personnel policies. In a brief statement, city officials confirmed Ramsey’s…
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Published August 21Keogh, Fike Advance to November Runoff for Groveland Mayor
Despite receiving more than 70% of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election, incumbent Groveland Mayor Keith “Chef” Keogh must face challenger Judith Fike again in November. Under Groveland’s election process, the two mayoral candidates receiving the most votes advance to a runoff…