We had a VIP visit Lady Lake this week. Very Important Pupper. Koda the Fluff stopped by to meet some of our Lady Lake Police officers — and judging by the photos, we’re not sure who was more excited about it. Attachment.png ¬
Koda isn’t just an adorable face. Along with her human, Jena McKinstry, she’s known for supporting law enforcement and first responders through Smiles Fur Miles, using her considerable fluff and social media fame to help share public-safety messages and build positive connections between police and the communities they serve. She’s even been recognized by the FBI for her work.
Thanks for stopping by, Koda! Your application for Chief of Paw-lice is officially under review
The Lady Lake Police Department swore in our newest officer, Kelvin Rodriguez. Officer Rodriguez was raised right here in Lake County. He is married, has three children, and previously operated his own business. He graduated from the Institute of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy at Lake Tech.
Join us in welcoming him!
The signs have been out, the mailboxes have been full and another primary election is officially behind us. Now, attention turns to November.
At the CEP, our interest in election season is centered on public policy and its impact on the business community. Decisions made in Tallahassee and here at home can affect businesses, employees, property owners and communities in ways both large and small. Part of our role is helping Marion County’s business community stay informed about those issues and better understand what they could mean locally.
And this November, there is more to watch than the names on the ballot.
Florida voters will consider three proposed amendments to our state constitution, each bringing a different conversation with potential implications for businesses and communities across the state.
One deals with Florida’s Budget Stabilization Fund, commonly known as the state’s “rainy day fund,” and how much the state can set aside to prepare for economic downturns, hurricanes and other unexpected needs. Continue reading
Jeanne Lazo, branch manager for The United Southern Bank in the Villages, hosted an after-hours event at the branch. Attendees enjoyed a lavish spread from local restaurants, and all attendees had a great time networking.
Love Inc. Sponsored the North Lake Chamber’s September Networking Lunch at Eaton’s Beach Sanbar & Grill. Wanda is pictured with the winner of her door prize, Rick Wiggins of Vascular Vein.
House lawmakers approved H.Con.Res.58 stating that Congress “denounces socialism in all its forms” and “opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States”. Sponsors said the vote answers a growing push to normalize far-left economics and election ideas.
Backers argued the United States must protect liberty, markets, and family prosperity from centralized control. The measure passed with full Republican support among those voting and modest crossover from Democrats, signaling a clear, formal stand by the chamber.
The text links socialism with threats to freedom and prosperity and asserts that concentrated state power undermines individual rights. A House Financial Services Committee release said the resolution affirms that America rejects socialism because it endangers the freedoms that define the nation.
Lawmakers paired the message with commitments to free and secure elections. The stated aim is to tell voters, agencies, and states that Congress backs the Constitution’s limits on government and the dignity of work and private enterprise.
By TomL
AI who is afraid of the big bad AI? I have to say something. I have been using AI for information and it is holding true to form.The reason the Social Media does not like AI is it tells the truth about them! I went on a search and ask AI if Social Media could brain wash people into doing bad thins and it said YES! It explained how and if you ask it it will tell you.
I decide last week to give it the real test. There has been extensive researches done on trying to find my Dad father my grandfather???
My dad was left at a children’s home in Alliance Ohio for nursing care, he had been burned in a house fire they think. The nurse fostered him took him home for special nursing. Her name was Loury but she never adopted him. She told the children’s home his father was a professional Timber Surveyer name John Mines. Continue reading
I was born and raised in Ocala Florida. I’ve grown up watching Ocala grow to be The Horse Capital of the World and The Villages become one of the largest retirement communities in the US. I grew up on the dirt roads and playing in the open fields, where homes and businesses stand today.
I’ve been a Florida licensed insurance agent for over 20 years, specializing in Medicare plans. In my years in insurance, I’ve seen many changes affecting the lives of Medicare recipients. Plans change year to year but I pride myself on being the constant, for my clients, in the dynamic Medicare market. They can count on me being here year to year, as an advocate as well as a resource for Medicare insurance. Continue reading
By Tom Loury
While watching TV on 911, I remember seeing the planes hit the tower when it happened. I remember during the crisis, the air space was shut down because there were 6 planes un-account for, only one was a high jacked plane, but they did not know it at the time. President Bush was rushed to Air Force one. It would come out later they zig zag around the Gulf of America while they could make sure he was safe and the crisis was over. They were thinking about shooting down any plane that did not respond. It was shocking!
Today they estimate 9,000 death from the attack. A third died in the towers, the others from related illnesses from the toxic fumes and dust. I remember seeing videos of people being helped down the streets covered in dust / soot and blood. On a video I saw one man dive under a vehicle to take cover he was trying to get to his people and was not in time, I think he was the CEO that lost over six hundred people in the towers.
The remembrance was phenomenal at the ceremonies many of the families were there and honoring the fallen. Mamdani the Mayor of New York attended after being ask not to come with 110,000 signatures presented to him! Continue reading
Another great Networking Lunch at Glenview Country Club. As you can see it was a good turn out. Join us for lunch every third Thursday! Meet with other business professionals.
