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South Lake Tablet
Published September 10Minneola Invites Community To Gather For 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Minneola will honor the victims, survivors, first responders, and all those affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during its annual 9/11 Remembrance – Honor and Remember ceremony. The commemorative event will take place on Friday, September 11, at 10 am…
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Published September 10Leesburg Attorney Becomes Lake’s Only Board-Certified Construction Lawyer
Leesburg attorney Daniel J. Kersey has become the only attorney currently based in Lake County to hold Board Certification in Construction Law from The Florida Bar. The certification is awarded to attorneys who meet experience requirements in construction law, complete advanced…
South Lake Tablet
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…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 10Clermont Spotlight Shines On The 25th September 11th Memorial Ceremony
The City of Clermont will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with its annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Hosted by the Clermont Fire Department and Clermont Police Department, the ceremony will begin at 10 am…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 10Florida SBDC- Lake County to Host Free Business Funding Seminar Featuring Expert Lenders Panel
Small business owners seeking guidance on financing opportunities will have the chance to hear directly from experienced lenders during an upcoming free seminar hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Lake County. The seminar, “Navigating Business…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 10Meet Bo & Xena — A Little Duo With BIG Love!
From the Animal League This awesome little duo came to us after their beloved human mommy passed away, leaving them without a home. They’ve been through a lot, but they haven’t let it dampen their sweet, loving spirits! Bo is an approximately 4-year-old male Shih Tzu weighing…
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 10Montverde Academy’s Yearbook Earns Top State and National Honor
Submitted by Montverde Academy Montverde Academy’s yearbook program is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition for the 2026 Interlachen, titled Everything, Everywhere, Everyone All at Once. This summer, Interlachen earned All-Florida Honors from the Florida Scholastic Press…
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Published September 09Leesburg High’s Swarm of Sound Faces $17,000 Gap for New Uniforms
Leesburg High School's Swarm of Sound is raising $80,000 to replace marching band uniforms that have been in use for 19 years. The band plans to purchase 140 new uniforms, including undershirts, vests, bibbers, gauntlets, weskits and shakos. The program currently has 111…
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…
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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…
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Published September 09Lake County presses pause on accepting data center applications
Commissioners are planning local regulations that will make it hard to place a large-scale data center in unincorporated Lake County.