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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…
Central Florida Public Media
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.
South Lake Tablet
Published September 08Blessed Sacramemt Christmas Choir Rehearsals Begin Sept. 10
As the sounds of the Christmas season begin to draw near, Blessed Sacrament’s Music Ministry is extending an invitation to singers throughout the community to be part of one of its most cherished holiday traditions. Rehearsals for the annual Christmas Concert Choir will begin on…
Lake & Sumter Style
Published September 08The Style Podcast: Georgia Skyers, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
The Style Podcast:Georgia Skyers, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner On this episode of The Style Podcast, guest host Gina Horan sits down with Georgia Skyers, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and certified sexuality counselor, for an important conversation about care, healing…
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…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 07South Lake High School Football Highlights -September 4
by Coach Brad Lord, South Lake High School Score: The Village Charter 28 Vs South Lake High School 21; Season record 0-2 For the second game in a row the South Lake Eagles lost on the road. The Eagles took the lead early with a Sam Wood 15 yard touchdown run in the first…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 07VFW Auxiliary Monthly Spaghetti Dinners Have Returned (Sept 19)
The VFW Auxiliary is bringing back one of its longtime community traditions with the return of its monthly Spaghetti Dinners, beginning Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. The event will be held from 4 to 6 pm at the VFW Post located at 855 W. DeSoto Street, downstairs. Residents will have…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 07Ride And Combat Hero Bike Build to Honor Wounded Army Veteran with Custom Motorcycle Presentation (Sept 27)
Last Ride, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to assisting veterans and law enforcement officers in times of need, will partner with Combat Hero Bike Build to present a specially modified motorcycle to Army veteran Nick Koulchar during a special ceremony on Saturday,…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 07FCA Pep Rally Inspiring All Christian Coaches, Students & Families
by Larry Oskin, Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ South Lake Ministry Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ South Lake Ministry gathered their Executive Board, coaches, educators, advisors, community leaders and local dignitaries at the Clermont Wesley Center to help kickoff their…
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 04Montverde Academy’s Yearbook Earns Top State and National Honors
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…