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By TomL

I attended a Marion County Builders Association lunch meeting. Met some old friends and met some new business associates. Very friendly group of Business people.

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Michael Cassidy was charged after destroying a Satanic display statue. Apparently he is charged with a class D felony for destroying the display at the Iowa State capital building. He is accused of beheading the Statue on the display and throwing into the garbage can. The veteran of the navy apparently did this just before Christmas. How many people out there think Michael should be prosecuted???  NOT ME! tloury@att.net

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I was reading a comprehensive informational story the DA Fani Willis who is prosecuting Donald Trump. The story list all the people who donated to her election that have made money from the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. Continue reading

How much does government cost? That is a powerful question and the answer is: nobody really knows. The government has no money of its own. All they have is tax money extracted from the citizens and so many taxes are hidden that no one can say for sure just how much the government costs. Each year we spend money, time and energy to fill out income tax forms to find out how much it costs us individually to keep government running and fulfill our national and international obligations. The Income Tax is so convoluted that most individuals need to spend money on tax preparers or tax software to complete these forms. An entire industry has arisen to help people combat the I.R.S. if they get audited. In my opinion, any law that spawns such an industry to get around it, is a bad law to begin with and should be repealed. However, if you repeal the Income Tax you need to replace it with something better and that is the FAIRtax. Continue reading

One of the best and most significant measures of the strength of the local economy is the housing market. 2023 was a record-year on several fronts. It marked the highest ever number of new single-family homes completed, and the 2nd highest number of permits issued. Additionally, it was the 2nd best year on record for the sale of existing homes. The Ocala Metro was one of only 3 Florida metros and one of only a handful nationwide that saw an increase in year-over-year sales of existing homes. Finally, 2023 saw the largest number of new Multi-Family developments to come online with the addition of approximately 2,000 units.

This growth is being fueled by the continuing large number of new residents relocating to the area. The Ocala Metro again ranked in the top 2 in U-Haul’s annual Top Cities for Growth. This is significant because it highlights the strong growth of younger residents to the community and reinforces the growth in both traditional single-family and multi-family developments. Further attesting to this growth is the record enrollment at Marion County Public Schools which surpassed 45,600 students in the fall of 2023. This reflects a 10% increase in the last two years. Continue reading

Dear Friends,

It has been yet another great month in the Florida Legislature. I am honored to be able to represent the constituents of District 13 here in Tallahassee. With Session coming to an end, here are a couple of key pieces of legislation that we have had the pleasure of working on.

Firstly, The Florida Senate passed Senate Memorial 598, sponsored by Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill), with bipartisan support. This memorial urges the federal government to enforce current immigration laws and secure our southern border.

The willful and systemic refusal of the Biden Administration to enforce immigration laws has allowed for a crisis to unfold at our southern border. This crisis impacts every community, not only across the State of Florida, but across the entire country as illegal immigrants overrun our southern border with those associated with drug cartels bringing weapons, fentanyl, and other contraband that devastates families and communities. Further, the influx of illegal immigration has placed a significant financial burden on Florida’s taxpayers. Continue reading

https://youtu.be/Eh-TMzjxFHAWhat if you could catch a glimpse into your future without relying on mysticism or fortune-tellers? Surprisingly, you can — it’s right in front of you every day, if you’re willing to look.

For active seniors who aspire to live their later years on their own terms, enjoying passions and relationships to the fullest, it’s crucial to take stock of any warning signs lurking in their lives.

These warning signs, or “red flags,” indicate that functional decline may be on the horizon. They’re signals that essential abilities for maintaining quality of life and independence are slipping away. As a seasoned physical therapist, I can spot these red flags from a mile away. While they may start subtly, dismissing them as natural effects of aging is a mistake. Left unaddressed, they can quickly lead to falls, loss of independence, reliance on assistive devices, and a host of health issues. Moreover, if illness or injury strikes on top of these red flags, functional loss can escalate dramatically. Continue reading

Agile and quick horses at the FL Cutting Horse Association Show.

Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson

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Florida Horse Park USPC. Local Pony Clubs test their knowledge and skills of horse riding. Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson

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Lady Lake invites local organizations to sponsor annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake is excited to announce the call for local civic groups, businesses and faith-based organizations to sponsor booths for the upcoming annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, scheduled for Saturday, March 23.

This popular community event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at a new location this year – among the oaks and palm trees at Snooky Park, located at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd.

Sponsor participants are invited to contribute their time, a kids’ game, and candy as their fee for being part of this family-friendly event. The Easter Eggstravaganza aims to bring joy to approximately 1,500 children, making it a fantastic opportunity for local organizations to engage with the community. Creativity is encouraged, and sponsors are asked to make their games easy to maintain, considering the large number of children expected over the two-hour event.  Continue reading

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