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Published 6 hours agoOn the Scene: The Social Cellar Opens at Historic Magnolia House
The historic Magnolia House in Leesburg welcomed a new chapter as the home of The Social Cellar, which celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 4. Owners James, Shawna and Lizzy Pancari poured their creativity into the historic property, refreshing the space with new…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 28Guru Indian Restaurant Celebrates 12 Tasty Years! Plus Now Offering Clermont a Beautiful Venue for All of Your Special Events
by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions Uday Kadam and his Guru Indian Restaurant team are now celebrating their 12th anniversary. Guru offers you a very unique local experience in high quality Indian dining with the best customer service experiences. Guru Indian Restaurant was…
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Published September 25Virginia’s Pancake Palace Serves Pizza-Sized Pancakes; Changes Lives
There’s a reason people are talking about the pancakes at Virginia’s Pancake Palace. Their pancakes are 14 inches across, so large they arrive on a pizza pan, and they are piled with toppings. They’re fluffy, photogenic and designed to be shared, unless one is hungry enough to…
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Published September 24Big Ridge Upgrade Transforms Villages Couple’s Backyard
For longtime grilling enthusiast Rich Adamo, a Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchen turned his Florida backyard into a year-round gathering place. Long before moving to Florida, he was grilling, barbecuing and smoking food on Long Island, even when reaching the grill meant clearing a path…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 21Turning A Rainy Day Into A Flavorful Adventure
When a rainy, lazy afternoon threatened to keep us indoors, my grandson came up with the perfect solution: lunch somewhere special. Always eager to explore new restaurants, he suggested we venture out and try Tabla Indian Restaurant, located at 2447 S. Highway 27 in Clermont.…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 19VyStar Credit Union Celebrates Its Clermont Location
VyStar Credit Union recently celebrated its newest branch office at 4601 Collina Terrace in Clermont with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the credit union’s continued growth in Lake County and the greater Orlando…
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Published September 17Best Meats Kitchen Takes Over Former Toast Café Space
A familiar Fruitland Park breakfast spot has new owners and a direct connection to the butcher shop next door. Chris and Leandra Gentry, owners of The Toast Café, have retired, and Best Meats Butcher Shop owners Rob and Suzanne Pond have taken over the restaurant space with Best…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 16The Venue’s Premier Wedding Expo Celebrating Successful Weddings, Sweet 16s & Quinceañera
Article and Photos by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions The Venue has quickly become Clermont’s newest and most premier event space. The Venue is proud to announce the tremendous success of its first-ever Wedding, Sweet 16 & Quinceañera Expo. This Venue Wedding Expo offered…
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Published September 15Stoney Tony’s Smashes His Way to Best Burger Win
Stoney Tony’s Smashed Burgers doesn’t have a dining room, a permanent kitchen or even a traditional restaurant address. What it does have is “Stoney’s Magic Buns,” an ever-changing menu, a devoted following and, most recently, the title of “Best Burger” in Style Magazine’s 2026…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 15Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards Launches New Weekly Farmers Market with Ribbon Cutting Celebration
A new Saturday tradition has arrived in Lake County as Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards officially launches its weekly Farmers Market, creating a destination where residents and visitors can shop local, enjoy award-winning wines, and experience the beauty of Florida wine country. The…
South Lake Tablet
Published September 13Central Florida Eye Specialists Celebrates New Clermont Office
A new chapter has begun for Central Florida Eye Specialists as the practice recently celebrated the opening of its new Clermont office at 14244 State Road 50. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce joined community members, business leaders, and staff in officiating a ribbon-cutting…
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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…