Pictured from left, Agent Gary Smith, Agent MacKenzie Sutton, Connie Ann Sivesind Pendleton.
What a team they won a number of award “the Million Dollar Plus sales award” “McKenzie won the #1 Top Co-Broker for the North Florida Division of the BBF” (Business Brokers of Florida).awards. Congratulations from TomL publishing!
Lady Lake Chamber Business Luncheon was a great success. Dozens of business people attended. The Mayor of Lady Lake came. The meeting went well, Plenty of Door prizes, Meeting new people sitting four to the table you get a chance to meet three new business people and learn more about their business. Of course Glenview Country Club served a great meal. My compliments to the Ladies at the Lady Lake Chamber and their volunteers for the great effort
Hi Governor DeSantis
I am Thomas N Loury owner and publisher of TomL Publisher of the Ocala DownTown (news) we have four digital newspapers. My apologies for not making the press conference in Ocala I have extreme authorities in my legs. I am 82 years old. I was full blown delivery and digital newspapers eight months ago but the COVID hurt me bad. I would like to get your email address so I can email you. I am currently running a half page in all four newspapers every month. I have been doing that for years. I live on a small farm outside of Ocala in Dunnellon Fl. I am your dedicated voter!
The problem that you were addressing about Seniors paying higher taxes was spot on but you forgot to mention a very important item. When Seniors get their mortgage a couple of years back it was smart for them to get a low rate of interest so they could survive their monthly payments. BUT when the value goes up and the taxes goes up the Insurance companies knock us in the head. A year ago the Insurance went up $100 per month and now this year it went up another $100 per month so now the senior is paying $200 per month on their loan payment, that is $2400 per year coming out of their retirement money. Some can’t afford the groceries they could buy two years ago. I understand you are trying to get rid of property taxes but what about these Insurance Companies? I think it is unfair to the Seniors, we are a stable economic force in this area but we are being drug down by County / State / Insurance Companies.
What say you? tloury@att.net
TomL
Thomas N Loury
352-804-1223
To Donald J. Trump President of the United States
Hi President Trump I am Thomas N. Loury
I was raised as a Democrat in South Florida but Obama help me change my mind. Now I live near Rainbow Springs Fl a small country town called Dunnellon Florida. We live on a small farm. I have 4 digital newspaper that I put out monthly. I use to print and deliver all of them but COVID fixed that.
I endorsed you the day you came down the stair case and announced you were running for President. I recognized it would take a special person to win against the organized crime we had running our country. Even the good guys were bad. So it would take a tuff / and a little bad ass mixed in. I think you are Smart as hell! A person that could stand against all odds. You had a family that stood with you! I respect them all.
You won the election, but you had much to learn, like how powerful the bad guys were and how many there were and how high up in office they were. As it turns out they were all snakes. They slowed you at almost every turn. Still you were a success. Continue reading
The Mechanics of the Tap and Glue Scam
Tap and glue scams leverage the convenience of tap-to-pay technology at ATMs, combined with a simple but effective trick involving glue. Scammers first disable the card insertion slot by pouring glue into it, forcing customers to use the tap function. While this may seem like an easy fix, it sets the stage for the scam.
Once a customer taps their card and withdraws cash, they often forget to log out of their account. This leaves the session open, allowing the scammer to step in and continue withdrawing funds. The scam relies on the victim’s unfamiliarity with tap-to-pay procedures, making it a lucrative tactic for fraudsters.
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In this world I urge to do business with people not businesses! People you know or someone that is a trusted referral. Take the time to call and get their opinion and or price. Take the time to know the business people around you. Continue reading
By TomL
From the Net: Pope Francis, at the age of 88, has passed away, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. The cause of death was a stroke that led to a coma, culminating in an irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. The College of Cardinals is expected to convene in the coming weeks at the Vatican to elect his successor. The announcement of the new pope will be symbolized by white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.
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Who monitors the language used on National Television?
Who monitor the truth and people who tell lies to harm someone else?
The FCC use to monitor these things but some newspapers got to big and powerful to monitor because they could destroy the monitors. When someone says (Fxxx) him or (Fxxx) her they need to pay a fine or lose their political office.
Our society should not be allowing this kind of behavior! The people using this language are losers! They should be punished. Free speech is one thing but using fowl language is not part of free speech. They need to respect the people running our country and not preach hate! Continue reading
Many people have heard that the IRS is working on updating their systems and modernizing their software for a more efficient and secure operation. Unfortunately we have been hearing this same refrain year after year and decade after decade. Sam Corcos with DOGE recently stated “We’re now 35 years into this program. If you ask them (the IRS) now, it’s five years away, and it’s been five years away since 1990. It was suppose to be delivered in 1996, and it’s still five years away.”
Every hard-working American taxpayer should be beyond frustrated and disgusted with such an antiquated, inefficient and broken tax system. What’s sad is that the system has become so large and unwieldy that any attempt to make it better ends up being an exercise in futility- like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, our income tax system inflicts an almost unimaginable burden on American taxpayers. Americans spend 6.5 billion hours preparing and filing their taxes each year. In addition, they spend over $414 billion in annual costs. That’s over and above their actual tax liability. In 2021, IRS commissioner Charles Rettig noted that we have a $1 trillion annual tax gap. That’s money owed but not collected thanks to illegal tax evasion. Continue reading
The CEP Network recently sat down with some of the key members of the search committee for the new CEO—Doug Cone, Ken Ausley, Dwayne Carlton, and Charisse Rivers—along with longtime staffer and newly announced Interim CEO, Tamara Fleischhaker. They discussed what the process will look like, how long it will take, and what they’re looking for in this new person. One thing’s certain: the Ocala CEP is not letting off the gas!
Some of the burning questions included: How was the search different the last time? What kind of person are you looking for this time? What do you think Ocala needs more of in the next 10 years? And more!
PULL QUOTES:
“We’re looking for somebody to come into a very successful organization and keep it going.”
—Dwayne Carlton: Owner, Ellison Property Management
“We’ll make sure that this is a very deliberate process. He or she won’t be a Kevin Sheilley clone.”
—Doug Cone: Founder & CEO, Cone Distributing Continue reading
OCALA, Fla. (Apr. 17, 2025) – The Ocala Symphony Orchestra Music Conservatory is proud to announce the return of Symphony for Schools, a dynamic outreach program that takes professional musicians into Marion County school for musical presentations that help students learn about the orchestra and hear instrument demonstrations.
Thanks to the generous support of Marion County Community Services through the Community Development Block Grant program, we are bringing live performances and educational workshops to Marion County Public Schools, particularly those schools in rural, underserved parts of the county. Students can also bring information home to their families about opportunities to come to the Reilly Arts Center to see the Ocala Symphony Orchestra prepare for a concert weekend, at our FREE open rehearsals. They can also learn about music lessons and camp opportunities available at the Community Music Conservatory, including scholarships available to students with financial need.
“Our program creates access points to music education where none exist. By bringing orchestral music out to schools, opening our doors to the public, offering free events, and providing scholarships, we bypass the barriers many students in our community face to experiencing the power of live musical performance and affording music education” shared Natalie McComb, executive director.
This revived initiative is already making an impact. So far this semester, the program has visited five schools, with plans to reach many more throughout the remainder of the year. Continue reading
Lake technical college students shine at SkillsUSA regional Competition and prepare for state finals
Lake Technical College is buzzing with excitement as some of the region’s brightest and most driven students continue to make waves in the world of workforce education. This year, Lake Tech has once again proven its dedication to excellence by leading in the SkillsUSA regional competition, setting the stage for an even more thrilling showdown at the 2025 SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership & Skills Conference in Jacksonville, FL, from April 28 to May 1.
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades, with a mission to empower students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA students hone their hands-on skills against current industry standards in more than 130 occupational areas, from 3D Animation to Welding and nearly everything in between. But for the students of Lake Technical College, it’s more than just a hands-on experience, and proudly represent their college on a national stage.
This year, Lake Tech competitors did not disappoint. The results speak for themselves: every single student walked away with a medal at the regional competition, a true testament to their dedication and hard work. And while these students are celebrating their well-deserved victories, they are already setting their sights on an even bigger challenge at the state conference.
Here’s a breakdown of our incredible achievers who earned top honors at the regional event:
Gold Medal Winners (1st Place) Continue reading
