Recently, Mayor Freeman was honored at the Vietnam Veterans award ceremony held at Recreation Plantation. The ceremony, sponsored by the Marine League and the Recreation Plantation Veterans, brought together over 100 veterans, spouses, and widows. Colonel Patrick Cramer and Major General Edward Chrystal awarded a commemorative pin to Mayor Freeman and all veterans in attendance.

March 29, let us recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This day commemorates the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, launched in 2012, will continue through Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. This marks a 13-year period of remembrance for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Continue reading →

 LADY LAKE – Join the Town of Lady Lake for a hopping good time at the upcoming annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt, where the town is hiding a whopping 12,000 Easter eggs for all the little ones to find!

This popular community event will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at a new location this year – among the oaks and palm trees at Snooky Park, located at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd.

Sponsor participants will host kids’ games and give out free candy at this family- friendly event.

But that’s not all – we’ve got bounce houses galore, beats by our fantastic DJ, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family. Delicious food options will be offered by Lil Fatz BBQ, Abuela Tina, Parlour Ice Cream and Rose Creek Country Foods.

Families will get the chance to pose and snap some adorable photos with the Easter bunny, and capture memories at our special photo opportunities in the picturesque Snooky Park!

The event seeks to foster a positive and community-oriented atmosphere. Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and let’s make this Easter one to remember.

Special thanks to our sponsors, the Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake for providing the eggs and the Friends of the Lady Lake Library, who are providing a take-home craft.

The luncheon was held at the Glenview Country Club March 21, 2024. Each month the Chamber networking event is held in different Restaurants, so if you want more information call the Lady lake Chamber 352-753-6029. Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson

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Lady Lake’s Junior Baseball Field at the Guava Street Athletic Complex was named in honor of Mike Spradlin, who has served Lady Lake Youth Baseball & Youth Softball (formerly Little League) for nearly 30 years. On Feb. 21, the Town Commission unanimously approved the naming for Spradlin, the League’s treasurer since its inception in 1995. Mike Spradlin has helped secure the League’s financial longevity and made sure there were always funds available for children who could not afford registration. His dedication has touched thousands of community children, and we are proud to offer this small but fitting tribute!

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On March 12, 2024, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau executed a lawful search warrant at the residence of 2519 Myer Avenue Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. Agents with Homeland Security and detectives from the Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, and Clermont Police departments assisted with the investigation. As the SWAT Team secured the residence, 13 individuals were located at the residence. As detectives began searching the residence, large amounts of various narcotics and firearms were located within the residence. The total combined weight of narcotics seized from the residence was:

Approximately 1 pound of cocaine.

Approximately 6 oz of methamphetamine.

15 grams of fentanyl (in powder form and pill capsules).

40 grams of MDMA.

A small amount of marijuana.

Drug paraphernalia. Continue reading →

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recently requested funding for a RAPID DNA system for our jail that will help identify suspects who may be connected to multiple crimes in a more timely manner. Recently, Congressman Daniel Webster voted to approve bill H.R. 4366, which included funding specifically for this resource, and the bill passed. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Congressman Webster for his diligence and unwavering support for law enforcement. Because of his efforts, we will be able to apply for the funding for this project through the Department of Justice’s Justice Assistance Grant,” remarked Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell.

Thank you, Congressman Webster!