Spend an evening under the stars at the 9th Annual Taste of South Lake & Business Expo on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5– 8:30 p.m. at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. With an emphasis on local food and drink, Taste of South Lake will provide an opportunity for guests to truly get a taste of what South Lake has to offer.

“This event is an affordable way for the community to taste specialty entrees, drinks, appetizers and desserts from the best restaurants in South Lake,” notes South Lake Chamber of Commerce President & CEO David Colby, adding, “We invite everyone to discover new and established restaurants while meeting some of the most innovative business leaders from our area.”

In addition to the more than 60 restaurants and businesses, attendees can sit back, relax and enjoy the music of local favorite, Rob Nichols. Nichols, a country star with South Lake roots, has played many of the venues on Music Row as well as the hundreds of Honky Tonks and Music Fests throughout the Southeast.

The evening also includes a friendly “best of” competition where restaurants compete to win the best appetizer, entrée, dessert and drink, while all booths compete for the best decorated booth. Attendees can also make their voices heard by voting for their favorite dish of the evening in our “People’s Choice” category.

Secure your tickets for this signature event by contacting the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, visiting Seacoast Bank in Clermont or through our website www.tasteofsouthlake.com. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include all food and beverage tastings. Groups discounts on tickets of 8 or more are available, as well as special discounted tickets for first responders, military and teachers. Please contact the Chamber directly for these discounts at 352-394-4191.

Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor – Heritage Distilling Co.

Premier Sponsor – Style Magazine

Tasting Sponsors – Cemex, City of Clermont, Office Depot, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital

Partnering Sponsors – Florida Blue Clermont, Addition Financial, Graphics Direct, Clermont Roofing, 323 Staffing Solutions

Contributing Sponsors – Sports Medicine Institute, Denise Calderon Certified Public Accountant, Kim’s Cabbage Patch, Tommy’s Florida

Supporting Sponsors – State Farm Heather Thies Insurance Agency Inc., SK Creative Marketing

Venue Sponsor – Grand Rental Station Party Plus

Lanyard Sponsor – Clermont Oyster Bar

Media Sponsor – South Lake Tablet