LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake is putting a new and creative spin on the classic Mother/Son dance, asking pairs to team up for a rugged, outdoor game of Survivor complete with mental and physical challenges.
Survivor: Mother/Son Edition is presented by the Lady Lake Parks and Recreation Department and will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. beneath the shady oaks of Snooky Park, 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd. Courageous mothers (and maternal figures) alongside their adventurous sons ages 6-17
should be prepared to outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition for a chance to bring home prizes for their combined skills. Games include everything from rubber ax throwing, Velcro wall, giant lawn bowling, memory games and more – but don’t worry – bug eating is not required! Continue reading
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the number of Americans rescued from political turmoil in Haiti by the State of Florida now exceeds 200 individuals. Since the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s first state coordinated rescue flight on March 20, a total of 220 Americans have been successfully evacuated from Haiti to Florida. The evacuations have been executed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division).
“When Floridians and other Americans are in need, the State of Florida acts,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I’m pleased to announce that we’ve been able to successfully rescue more than 200 Floridians and other Americans from Haiti. Even when the federal government fails to act, Florida will always step up.” Continue reading
Submissions will be used to support Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new website to collect family-oriented, kid-friendly recipes for a project designed to benefit the Hope Florida Fund. She invites Floridians and parents from across the state to submit their favorite recipes.
“In the DeSantis family, we love cooking with the kids,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “I am asking Floridians to share their favorite kid-friendly recipes to be included in a project that will benefit the Hope Florida Fund. The Governor and I look forward to submissions from parents and cooks in the Sunshine State.” Continue reading
Dear Neighbor,
This week was a long one—and it’s still not over! The House will be in session through tomorrow to consider several important pieces of legislation. I spoke about what’s been happening today on the House Floor in a Facebook Live here.
It was a busy week in the Energy & Commerce Committee as we reviewed several pieces of legislation that deal with protecting you and your privacy online. This is of utmost importance to me and my colleagues because you deserve to be protected, not taken advantage for advertisers and third-party groups that use and sell your data for their own benefit. For more on this, take a look below. Continue reading
This week, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and I urged Floridians to help us fight the opioid crisis by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
Tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Floridians can safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications at a local drop-off location. National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual event hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration every April and October.
Nationally, more than 112,000 people died from drug overdose in 2023. According to the 2022 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Medical Examiners Annual Report, Florida lost more than 8,000 to opioid-related overdoses. Continue reading
May 25 – August 31, 2024
Discover the science behind bloodsucking creatures! Dive into the world of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Explore their characteristics, habits, and the reasons they bite. Understand how they are attracted to heat and CO2 in your breath, and identify them by their mouth parts. Engage in the fun TwITCHer Game that will make you itch! Stop in and learn about the role of bloodsuckers in the ecosystem and how to prevent them from bothering you.
January 20 – May 11, 2024
Explore the world of turtles and tortoises and learn about their various habitats, migration patterns, and the threats they face. Play a giant board game that helps you navigate a turtle’s migration route safely, see how shell shapes suit different lifestyles and habitats and design a turtle-friendly housing development. You can even find out what a loggerhead sea turtle sees as it swims! *This exhibit was provided with support from Jane’s Trust and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
(NAPSI)—With nearly 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year, it remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability. Making matters worse for many Black/African American men is that they are at higher risk for high blood pressure and strokes, according to medical experts. For many health conditions, racial and ethnic minority communities are impacted at disproportionate rates. April is National Minority Health Month, a good time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of minority communities and reducing health disparities. During this month, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is raising awareness of this important topic and sharing tips to help manage the risk of stroke.Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and lead to a stroke. High blood pressure can also lead to other damage in the brain that has been associated with dementia. The good news is people can take steps now to get—or keep—their blood pressure numbers in a healthy range to help prevent stroke and dementia later in life. Continue reading
LADY LAKE – Lady Lake’s Pyramid Park will soon receive an exciting makeover with the addition of new playground equipment.
Earlier this year, the Lady Lake Parks and Recreation Department outreached to area children to gather their input in choosing between two new playground options. Through votes taken at The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake, the Lady Lake Library and via the Town’s Facebook page, a majority of children opted for Design Option 1.
The chosen playground structure, in vibrant red, blue and yellow hues, includes several slides, a spinner, a rope climber, and various decks and platforms. It is specifically geared toward kids aged 5-12 with a focus on safety.
With approval from the Town Commission, and at a cost of approximately $270,000, the playground will be paid for through impact fees. The structure will be built by BCI Burke, a company based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Continue reading
Lady Lake Chamber networking Luncheon was a great success. Over thirty business people attended. Held at Glenview Country Club the food is WOW. Everyone one seemed to be having great success. I met a couple of new businesses.
