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LADY LAKE — The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market is excited to announce its grand re-opening this fall. The market will be held every Tuesday starting Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex, located at 250 Rolling Acres Road. The opening day will feature live music by legendary blues guitarist Bobby Blackmon, performing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be in attendance, offering a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, local honey, arts, crafts, and more.
“The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market is a special place where the community comes together to enjoy fresh, local products,” said Market Organizer Jackie Schilling. “We’re thrilled to bring back this beloved event and look forward to welcoming both returning and new vendors.”
The market is accessible by car, golf cart, bicycle, motorized scooter, and wheelchair, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. Last year, the market welcomed more than 11,000 shoppers. This year, the market will feature special monthly events and themed shopping experiences.
The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market continues to seek vendors throughout the season, with a focus on high-quality, handmade products. Small businesses specializing in food, art, crafts, and unique handmade items are encouraged to apply. Interested vendors can complete the application form on the Town’s website at www.ladylakefl.gov or email market@ladylake.org. The Town of Lady Lake also cautions vendors to beware of online scams. All payments should be made directly through official Town channels.
September 13, 1977 – August 31, 2024
William (Billy) Richard Berg of Eustis, FL passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 46. He was born on September 13, 1977, in Omaha, Nebraska and lived there until 1983 when his family moved to Longwood, Florida.
While attending Lake Mary High School, he enjoyed a 1993 summer experience in Europe with the German & Latin clubs. Billy was also very involved in the Chorus program and went on a summer trip to England before graduating in 1996. Billy attended Florida Southern College (FSC) in Lakeland and was active with the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Student Government. He was the Senior Speaker at his FSC graduation ceremony on December 16, 2000, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising Business.
Billy worked at Disney World during his college years. Upon graduating from FSC Billy started working for Walgreens and later managed a store just north of The Villages. When he left Walgreens, Billy wanted to remain in the area to stay connected with friends and the community. He began a new learning adventure working at Bill Bryan Chrysler (later to become Leesburg Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep) in various positions.
Billy was a servant leader. He was actively involved in Southeastern Guide Dogs (raised 2 puppies with one becoming a breeder); PartyLite consultant; Relay For Life; Georgefest in Eustis and the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce where he was the Vice President. Billy’s vision of the annual Lady Lake Mac ‘n Cheese Festival was brought to life in 2022.
Billy’s infectious smile, continuous humor and unconditional kindness will be missed.
The 9th Annual Business to Business Expo hosted by the Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce provided an exciting format for members to promote their business. James Floyd of WQBQ 1410 AM emceed the event and kept the energy high as each participant spent time on stage presenting their information to other business members in the room. The event was sponsored by Water Oak and Spherion Staffing. Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
The Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking lunch at Eaton’s Beach Sandbar & Grill in September. Over 50 business members were in attendance to take advantage of networking opportunities, enjoy the delicious menu and breathtaking view.
LADY LAKE – Lady Lake police officers were called to a fight in progress at 360 S. U.S. Highway 27/441 (Fresh Jalapeno Restaurant) on Saturday, Sept.14 at approximately 11 p.m. While en route, dispatch advised officers that shots had been fired in the parking lot.
As officers arrived, a silver SUV sped out of the parking lot. The driver, a 15-year-old, was suspected of firing the handgun. Officers pursued the suspect vehicle out of the parking lot as it headed south on U.S. Highway 27/441, where Fruitland Park officers assisted by deploying a tire deflation device, ultimately bringing the pursuit to an end, and apprehending the suspect.
While investigating the incident, Lady Lake police officers recovered several spent shell casings in the parking lot of the restaurant and located the firearm along the roadside near the area where the pursuit started.
No injuries or property damage were reported. Witnesses indicated the incident began as an argument between two groups inside the restaurant, then moved out to the parking lot where the suspect fired at least four rounds in the air above the fighting parties.
The juvenile was taken to Lake County Jail and was held until his court appearance, where he was charged with four counts of discharge of a firearm in public, aggravated battery (due to striking someone while exiting the parking lot), two counts of fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
The community is invited to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day
LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Police Department, in partnership with McDonald’s, will participate in Coffee with a Cop to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to join the department for a free hot or iced premium roast coffee at McDonald’s, located at 452 U.S. Highway 27/441 in Lady Lake.
The public will have the opportunity to join Chief Steve Hunt and several officers for a casual chat with no agenda. The goal is to allow residents and police officers to get to know each other and discover mutual goals for the community in which they live in and serve.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and residents. Coffee with a Cop is dedicated to encouraging communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. Coffee with a Cop Day is celebrated nationwide and is one of the most successful community-oriented policing programs in the country. McDonald’s supports local law enforcement agencies and is committed to being a safe community center in local service areas.
To stay up to date with Town news and events, visit www.facebook.com/TownofLadyLake or www.ladylakefl.gov.
Oct 2
Kids Games
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla10/211/13
Play games with friends. KG – 5th grade.
Oct 2
Farm to Table – Not Your Average Corn
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora
A recipe demo and sampling is included.
Oct 3
Cooking in an Instant
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Office in Tavares
Join us for this hands-on cooking class to make Fall favorite’s using an electric pressure cooker via an Instant Pot and an air fryer.
Over 50 businesses attend the Lady Lake Chamber refferal luncheon. The luncheon is designed for chamber members and guest to sit at different tables. When you come in you draw a number and that is the table you sit at. At the beginning of the meeting for 30 minutes, 11:30, til 12 noon everyone mingle and meets everyone in the room. Then we sit at the table order our meal and get to know the business people at our table. There is a drawing for door prizes. Everyone has a chance to meet a lot of business people. The Lady Lake Chamber does a great job organizing the luncheon every month the third Thursday of every month. If you want to take part call the Chamber 352-753-6029.
LADY LAKE – As part of ongoing efforts to ensure the highest standards of road safety and quality, the Town of Lady Lake has contracted with Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoat-ing, Inc. for road resurfacing work. The milling and paving work is scheduled to begin on Sept. 16 and is expected to continue through Sept. 25. During this period, work will be car-ried out between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Residents are asked to ensure that no vehicles, boats, trailers, or debris are left in the road-way during the hours of operation to allow paving to proceed efficiently, safely and on time. There will be limited access to these roadways during working hours, with full access avail-able during non-working hours. Affected residents will be notified directly.
A full list of the roads affected by this project is on the Town’ website at www.ladylakefl.gov/167/Town-Projects.
The Town of Lady Lake is proud that its proactive road improvement initiatives have again yielded impressive results, with the town’s roads rated as “excellent,” with a score of 83 out of 100. This rating reflects the town’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing infrastruc-ture to benefit both residents and visitors.
The Town appreciates the community’s cooperation during this time. For more information or immediate assistance during the project, residents may contact Gordon Young at (954) 591-3971.
