LADY LAKE — Residents are invited to connect with Lady Lake Mayor Ed Freeman during a special “Meet the Mayor at the Market” event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market, located at 250 Rolling Acres Road.

This casual gathering provides an opportunity to discuss local topics, share ideas, and hear updates about news and events in the community directly from the mayor.

While there, visitors are invited to peruse the market, which features a wide range of offerings including fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, handmade crafts, and artisanal products. Food truck vendors will serve options such as barbecue, hot dogs, and international cuisines.

The market is accessible by golf cart via The Villages at Palermo Place through Chula Vista or Del Mar Drive.

The Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to support local vendors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

For more information, visit www.ladylakefl.gov or contact market@ladylake.org.

LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake invites the community to its inaugural “Rock That Resolution” event, set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Snooky Park, 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd.

This new community event is designed to inspire attendees to start 2025 on the right foot with motivational and fun activities to help stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking to travel more, start a new hobby, go back to school, improve your financial health, enhance physical and mental wellness, volunteer, or read more books, the Town of Lady Lake is here to help you “Rock That Resolution” with a perfect mix of entertainment and resources to reach your goals.

The event will feature:

• Free mini classes include Tai Chi at 11:30 a.m., yoga at 12:30 p.m. and Zumba at 1:15 p.m.
• Live music from the “Think Big” Band
• Delicious eats from local food trucks Lil Fatz BBQ, Weirsdale Weinery, and PDixon Desserts
• Exciting bounce houses for kids
• Opportunities to connect with organizations, resources, and vendors to support your goals.

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LADY LAKE – For the 20th year, Lady Lake has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. To receive the prestigious designation, a Tree City must have a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and on Arbor Day observation and proclamation.

According to Tree City USA, a commitment to tree helps lead to cooler temperatures, cleaner air, higher property values and healthier residents.

“It is a great honor to receive Tree City USA designation for the 20th year,” said Parks and Recreation Director Mike Burske. “It represents our dedication to protecting the town’s historic trees and collaborating with residents to plant and nurture new ones, creating a lasting legacy for future generations.”

Together with community partners, Lady Lake plants trees annually at various locations during its Arbor Day celebration every April. In 2024, the town joined Lake County in planting several trees outside Lake County Fire Station 52 in Lady Lake.

The Town hosts a tree raffle annually, offering winners $200 gift certificates to purchase trees at a local nursery. The Lady Lake Tree Raffle is made possible by the town’s tree bank, which is funded by developers who are required to donate if they cannot meet the town’s stringent tree code.

The Town’s land development regulations require developers to put money into the town’ tree bank to mitigate any tree loss. This is a way in which the town enforces responsible development and tree conservation.

PHOTO: Mayor Ed Freeman (left) and Commissioner Mike Sage (right) assisted in planting trees at Lady Lake’s Arbor Day celebration at Lake County Fire Station 52 on April 25, 2024.

“Leading the Way: The 2025-2026 Board – Stronger Together, Building the Future!”

Lady Lake Chamber has it’s last business referral luncheon for 2024. Approximately 50 business people attended. Many businesses attending bring a door prize, those that do put their business card in for the drawing. Everyone had a chance to introduce themselves and tell what they do. We draw out of another basket when we come in that tells us what table we will sit at. People love to bunch up with the same people, this way it is random. I met three new people sitting at my table this month. We ate at Glenwood Country Club. The room is nice, the food is good, not to expensive, service was good and I won a door prize. It was fun for me. I took pictures of everyone that was at the assigned table. I come from Dunnellon to the Villages so it’s about hour and a half or less. I have several clients in the Lady Lake Chamber.

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LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Library is thrilled to announce the winner of its 2nd Annual Festival of Trees contest: Sheltering Hands! With more than 250 votes cast, this year’s event was a resounding success, drawing new visitors to the library to admire the beautifully decorated trees. Congratulations to Sheltering Hands for their outstanding display, which captured the hearts of the community.

The Festival of Trees is a beloved annual tradition that invites families, schools, non-profit organizations, and businesses to showcase their holiday spirit by decorating Christmas trees, which are displayed at the Lady Lake Library throughout the holiday season. This year’s trees will remain on display through Jan. 3, 2025, giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy the festive décor. Continue reading →