Fort King National Historical Landmark
Public Archaeology Day
Saturday, Feb. 10
10 AM – 3 PM | All Ages | Free
Join Gulf Archaeology Institute archaeologist as they excavate Fort King looking for artifacts. You’ll be able to see how excavations are done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Fort King National Historical Landmark
Pioneer Games Day
Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 AM – 3 PM
All Ages | Free
It’s a Pioneer Game Day! A family friendly event that will teach all ages about games and toys from the 1800s. Games included: skillet toss contest, tomahawk throwing, potato sack races, and more!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody is announcing the addition of Tampa General Hospital to the 100 Percent Club. Attorney General Moody’s 100 Percent Club recognizes businesses who train employees to spot and report human trafficking. Tampa General Hospital is the first hospital to join the club. Studies have found that more than 88% of human trafficking victims come into contact with the health care system while being trafficked. Now, medical staff at TGH is trained and equipped to spot and report signs of trafficking.
TGH’s Clinical Education Department will also be placing informational signage around the hospital so visitors and trafficking victims in need of medical care know how to seek help. Continue reading
Dear Neighbor,
This week began the first legislative week of the second session of the 118th Congress and it’s already off to a roaring start.
On Capitol Hill Wednesday, Hunter Biden crashed a congressional hearing to garner media attention and distract the American people from the truth about his shady business dealings. While his appearance was brief, we made it clear that the Biden family won’t distract the American people from the transparency they deserve. The Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways & Means will continue their contempt of Congress proceedings against Hunter Biden. Continue reading
Wednesdays | January – May | 6 – 8 PM | Downtown Square
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy the new Sunset Songs Series! This free concert series on the downtown square brings you the best local and regional artists performing funk, blues, reggae, and country originals as the sun goes down. Kick back and soak in the melodies with the perfect Wednesday night activity. If you love music and sunsets, the Sunset Songs Series is for you! End your day on a melodic high note at these not-to-be-missed community concerts.
Monthly concerts January through May featuring top-notch musical talent
All concerts are 100% free – just bring your lawn chair or blanket!
Unwind and discover great new music in a gorgeous outdoor setting
Grab a bite to eat at one of our many amazing local downtown restaurants
https://www.ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/special-events/sunset-songs-series
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.
Leslie DiCesare Executive Director of the Lady Lake Chamber was super excited that Santa and Mrs Claus visited her at the Log Cabin. She will always have that picture of Santa in 2023. Don’t worry Leslie, you’ll see them year.
Leslie DiCesare presenting Check from the Lady Lake Chamber outreach fund for $700 Dollars to your Humane Society
By TomL
I like to go back and try to recollect people and events in the past that had added to our newspapers. How far back I’m going I don’t know but here we go!!! I would like to talk about Veterans first then next month more info.
Many years ago I bought the Lady Lake Magazine with a friend and his wife.
I would later hire a great sales person Wendy Netherclift. She is still a great friend her and her significant other who was my biggest client for many years Bob Irwin of Bob’s Coins and Jewelry near the Villages. Wendy retired and Bob retired and now they are living the dream. They are great friends of my wife and I.
Wendy and I tripled the revenue a a year and a half later. The partnership would later be changed and I would become a silent partner. After my non compete was well over I decided to buy a publication in Ocala (not in the same territory) called the Seniors Voice of North Central Florida. I ask my friend if if Lady Lake Magazine was available to buy? My partner friend and his wife contacted me and said they had made arrangements to sell their percentage to me. We came to an agreement and here I was with two newspapers. Continue reading
Pictured are members of Select Business Associates donating a check of $500 to the Veterans Village Fort McCoy. From left to right Operations Manager of Veterans Village Mike Cline next Chris Gates is the VFW state quartermaster and handles oversight of the financials of 159 VFW posts including the Veterans Village. The Village gets no federal funds and relies mostly on donations. Presenting the Check is Elaine Maiellaro of Fair Tax and Treasurer of the Select Business Association. The Select Business Association is a hand pick group of business people dedicated in helping each other and other people also. We do business with each other, we send business to each other, our help is far reaching. One business per category, dues are $40 per year. We meet at restaurants in Ocala. We order off the menu dutch treat. Right now we are meeting at Mojo’s, near Target in private room on left as you walk in the doors. First and third Wednesday at noon I will list the category with pictures on page two, names so you know who is who on page two. Come visit us let us meet you. 352-804-1223 or tloury@att.net
