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Spotlight Shines on The Cat Cafe – Jean Luc’s 10th Anniversary Reflections: Ten Years,...

submitted by Jean Luc, Spokescat, Orlando Cat Cafe 🐾 Ten years. That’s a very long time in the life of a cat. Why, I’ve personally...

Celebrate 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...

Montverde 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...

Lake County To Hold 9/11 Ceremony

Provided by Lexie Farmer, Lake County   The Lake County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Lake County Historical Society and the City of...

Clermont Woman’s Club Is Sharing Beauty With Cancer Warriors

by Gladys Epps, Clermont Woman's Club   Club member, Jacki Josten, set up the pink tree recently at Clermont Oncology.  This project was started by General...

Lake County To Host Veterans Resources And Benefits Expo in Clermont (Sept 10)

Lake County Veterans Services invites local veterans, their families, and the community to attend the Veterans Resource & Benefits Expo on Sept. 10 from...

Montverde Academy Upper School Students Explore SAC Opportunities 

Submitted by Montverde Academy  On Thursday, August 27, Montverde Academy Upper School students participated in Study Area Concentration (SAC) interest meetings, giving them an opportunity...

Police Hit Pause On License Plate Cameras: Clermont and Groveland Suspend ALPR Programs, Citing...

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...

Honoring Service, Building Legacy: South Lake Community Events To Support Veterans And First Responders...

By Robert C. Mock, CTMCM (SS) USN, Ret. The South Lake Florida Base of the United States Submarine Veterans and the Community Foundation of South...

SECO Energy Foundation’s $25,000 Investment Helps Families Rebuild and Thrive

The SECO Energy Foundation provided a $25,000 investment in Miriam’s Hope, Find Feed & Restore’s long-term transitional housing program that supports women and children...

You’re Invited to the Friends of the Minneola Library Open House (Sept 12)

by Josephine Dix, Minneola Library  Join us on Saturday, September 12 at noon for a fun and informative gathering of the Friends of the Minneola...

Groveland 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...

Groveland 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...

Coming Soon: “Barbershop Bonanza” Brings A Cappella Harmony To Clermont – Sept 26

  Information sumbitted by Lindsay Fontana, Sisters of Sound Clermont's a cappella community will take center stage Saturday, September 26, when Sisters of Sound and Unaccompanied...

East Ridge High School Theater Department Season Opening: Proof (September 10-12)

Martin Rohleder, East Ridge High School Theater Department   The Theatre Department’s 1stproduction of the season opens in less than a month! Proof is a...

Lake County Officials Encourage Residents To Prepare Now For Storm Season

Don’t wait for the next storm to start preparing. With September marking Florida Preparedness Month, the Lake County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging...

Three Singular Sensations: MVA Brings Broadway’s Best To Central Florida With Inaugural Fine Arts...

submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Broadway is coming to Montverde Academy! October 17, 2026, January 16, 2027 and April 17, 2027 Montverde Academy is proud...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.2 Million in Lake-Sumter State College Workforce Training ...

submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College   Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been awarded a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic...

The 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+...

Pumpkin 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 School Board Selects Chad Farnsworth As Next Superintendent

The Lake County School Board has unanimously selected Deputy Superintendent Chad Farnsworth to become the district’s next superintendent, ensuring a smooth leadership transition as...

Ann Dupee Award Celebrating A Passionate Commitment to Community Service!

Article and Photos by Larry Oskin, Marketing Solutions At the August South Lake Chamber of Commerce, SLCC CEO David Colby and Chamber Board Chairperson Donna...

South Lake High School Football Game Results (August 21)

Coach Brad Lord and Team - South Lake High School East Ridge High School - 24  Vs  South Lake High School - 7 The East Ridge...

Lake County Supervisor of Elections Concludes Recount Of The Republican Primary, U.S. Representative, District...

Under the supervision of the Canvassing Board, the Lake County Supervisor of Elections team has concluded the recount of the Republican Primary, U.S. Representative,...

Double the Dogs. Double the Love. Double the Fun!  Meet Tucker and Chief —...

submitted by Wendy Avrett, The Animal League   Tucker is a sweet 6-year-old, 19-pound Chihuahua blend, and Chief is a lovable 6½-year-old, 10-pound Miniature Poodle blend....

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake Partners with Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Clermont...

Patricia Kry, Neighborhood Center of South Lake The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is pleased to announce its partnership with Tidal Wave Auto Spa for...

Leadership Takes Center Stage at South Lake Chamber Breakfast

Leadership, service, and community impact were the focus of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce’s recent monthly breakfast, where business and community leaders gathered...

Uday Kadam Recognized for Outstanding Service to the South Lake Community

The Ann Dupee Gem of the Hills Award is presented to an individual whose dedication, leadership, and service exemplify the spirit of the South...

Caribbean Sunday Celebration Brings Island Spirit To Clermont (September 13)

Get ready for a joyful morning of worship, music, fellowship, and Caribbean flavor as South Lake Presbyterian Church presents its annual Caribbean Sunday Celebration...

Clermont Woman’s Club Prepares For Its 2026-2027 Year

submitted by Pam Schmitz, Clermont Woman's Club   The Clermont Woman's Club recently held their annual New Members and Prospective Members Tea at their historic clubhouse. ...

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