By Louisa Barton
The equine industry is a really big deal here in the Horse Capital of the World. In fact, it is worth over $2.6 billion a year in the Ocala Metro and our public and private leadership appreciates the importance of this industry to our community.
A few years ago, the CEP commissioned a study showing the incredible number of jobs and revenue created in the Ocala area by the horse world. With this study, came a new realization of a need to find ways to bring the horse world and the non-horse world together. The CEP began its Equine Engagement Initiative with this goal in mind.
A new project from this initiative is a partnership between the CEP and the City. Bronze plaques will be created and placed in the new or re-done sidewalks downtown to celebrate a variety of horse breeds. The plaques will name thoroughbreds or other breeds who were either born here or who had strong ties and connections to this area. Perhaps, they were trained here or spent some major part of their lives here on one of the farms. Any horse born, weaned, conditioned, competed, trained or who learned to be a racehorse here, could be eligible for a plaque or a brick. It was decided an App would play a major role in sharing the details with visitors, so that the famous horses’ names could be located on this App and interested parties could learn all about the equine history and how these horses were tied to the area. Over then next year or so, one should start to see this plaques around the square. Continue reading
Friends,
As the month closes, we will be well into our final few weeks of committee meetings before the 2020 Legislative Session begins in January. This leadership in Tallahassee is very talented, energetic and committed to making Florida the best place to live, work and raise a family. We have you, the voter, to thank for sending us these leaders and it is quite humbling to be part of this great process that shapes policy for 20 million residents and millions more visitors. We do not have a perfect system, but it is so much better than anything they have anywhere else in the world. We have gotten to work on a lot great ideas and proposals so far, and it is exciting to be able to share a few of those things with you today.
Earlier this year, we filed SB 498 Consumer Protection. This legislation will crack down on unlicensed vendors who have been predominately preying on people living in our senior communities, but their reach is not just limited to them and it is becoming a state-wide issue. These are vendors that typically show up at your front door, promise a service, take your deposit and either never return, or only partially complete the job. This legislation would help put a stop to these dishonest practices. Continue reading
by A.J.(Tony) Powell
Columns of ‘numbers’, like this one, are hard to write and boring read. But, sometimes it’s worth the effort.
Since ‘Day-One’, President Trump has tried to cut foreign aid.
He told the UN General Assembly, “Moving forward, we are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us and, frankly, are our friends.”
Unfortunately Congress (Democrats), who control federal funding, refuse stop the export of American Tax-Payers money to all kinds of foreign countries – Friend & Foe alike.
Did you know that, Congress gives away over $50 BILLION of Tax-Payers money by way of so-called ‘Foreign Aid’?
A concerned citizen might ask “Why?” Continue reading
Pictured are a few of the Chamber attendees celebrating the new Chamber executive Director Leslie DiCesare. She was cutting the cake for the people attending. Congratulation’s Leslie!
by Tom Loury
The American hunter is the largest army in the World! Texas Gun owners is the largest army in the world by itself. I think it’s safe to say there are millions of armed Americans ready to defend their homes and their country. That is why we are not invaded. They will try to invade from within (politically). Wisconsin hunters by itself has 600,000 gun owners, Pennsylvania has 750,000, Michigan has 700,000.
That is why they want to take our guns. One of the reasons they want Socialism, Government Health care is so they can get the American people dependent on the Government (offer free stuff), then they will try to take our guns. At that point they will start indoctrinating the youth. It already started in a small way. The wealthy will leave this country because they are being taxed to the extreme. Next the government runs out of other people’s money in a few years and someone from another big country steps in and takes over. Continue reading
Pictured is over 50 business people at a Nothing But Networking event put on by the Lady Lake Chamber. I take pictures every month and enjoy the feedback. One business man said his wife wanted him to throw out a few of the old papers. He proclaimed how can I throw away a paper with my picture in it??? I enjoy those comments. The group filled out a questionnaire that I had and we gave away a Dinner for Two at Texas Road House. Here is another good reason not to throw last month’s paper away. It has a coupon in it good for a free Cactus Blossom with your meal. The ad is good till 12-31-19. So take your significant other to dinner and treat them to a free Cactus Blossom.
I am honored to return to the Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Director. My husband’s name is Joshua. He is in Sales and Design at Gingerich Construction.
I spent time over the last year learning new things and growing professionally, and I’m excited for the future. I previously worked four years as the marketing director for the chamber and I’m ready to nurture relationships with our members, and bring new ideas to the table.
My husband and I met in Daytona Beach in 2003. We have a very active lifestyle and enjoy boating, spending time with family, and renovating our home. We are the proud parents of a spunky little Boston Terrier and foster Bostons through a rescue.
I hope that you or a member of your business will join us for an upcoming event or expo! Make sure to check your inbox on Tuesday to see all that is happening at your chamber. I look forward to serving as your director and please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Please join us November 4, 2019 from 1 pm to 4 pm for a Travel Fair at Town of Lady Lake Community Center Building next to the library, 237 W Guava St, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Specials are being offered and drawing for prizes, along with a grand prize drawing or $500 toward a Norwegian cruise of your choice.
Free to all
Vendors:
- Carnival
- Royal Caribbean
- Princes
- Norwegian
- American Steamboat Company
- Globus and Cosmos
- Collette
- and more
All Presented by Travel Designed 4 U a Dream Vacations Franchise.
Please RSVP.
Stephen Swisher
Designer of Dream Vacations
We Love What We Do! So, Will You!
T: (352) 404-6052
C: (352) 516-2416
Lady Lake Charter Review would love to have Lady Lake residents join us for our next meeting.
We will meet next on October 28th at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 409 Fennell Blvd, Lady Lake Town Hall.
by G. Rumay Alexander , EdD, RN, FAAN, and Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN
(NAPSI)—As the world reacts with shock and horror at mass shootings in the U.S., it is important that we as nurses and nurse educators reaffirm our core values and dedicate ourselves to the essential role we play in creating and sustaining a culture of civility, wherever we work and interact with others.
As representatives of the National League for Nursing, we believe we speak for our members in calling for an end to name-calling and an emphasis on thoughtful dialogue and courageous conversation.
As well, we believe it is essential to address issues related to gun ownership in the United States. This past February, the National League for Nursing joined with 166 national, state, and local medical, public health, and research organizations in asking Congress to provide funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct public health research into firearm morbidity and mortality prevention. We emphasized that the use of firearms is a public health issue and must be addressed as such, noting that with rigorous research, it is possible to “accurately quantify and describe the facets of an issue and identify opportunities for reducing its related morbidity and mortality.” Continue reading
