Grand Opening of The Villages Office for Acrisure, 2540 Burnsed Blvd., The Villages, FL 32163

LADY LAKE – Lady Lake Police officers responded to an altercation involving multiple people at the basketball courts at Guava Street Athletic Complex, located at 221 W. Guava St., on Thursday, July 18, at 7:29 p.m.

During the altercation, a suspect described as a light-skinned Black male with locs hairstyle and a red tattoo behind his ear retrieved a handgun from his white four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai. As he left the area, he fired the weapon towards people at the basketball court. No one was injured.

Officers quickly secured the scene. Lady Lake Police conducted a thorough search of the surrounding neighborhoods, with assistance from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Fruitland Park Police Department. Detectives interviewed witnesses and collected evidence. The search for the suspect and vehicle is ongoing.

“Hundreds of people — including youth sports teams, families, and seniors — enjoy our athletic fields and parks every week without issue,” said Police Chief Steve Hunt. “Lady Lake Police will continue to work to ensure our parks remain safe for everyone.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Lady Lake Police Detective Jim Dunagan at (352) 751-1565 or via email at jdunagan@ladylake.org.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for MaxxHealth, 910 Old Camp Road, Suite 152, The Villages

The Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s July Networking Lunch hosted by Glenview Country Club was sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Walk for a Cure. Chamber Members heard first hand about the walk and the opportunities for residents and businesses to join in! Approximately 40 business people/members enjoyed the talk and had a great meal. If you want to know more about the Chamber or the networking event call the Lady Lake Chamber and inquire. 352-753-6029

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LADY LAKE – For the second year, the Lady Lake Library is hosting its annual “School Supplies for Fines” drive to support area children. This program is a great way for patrons to pay off fines while giving back to the community. The library will waive overdue material fees in exchange for donations of school supplies.

Donations can include No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons and backpacks. Last year, the Lady Lake Library donated over 100 pounds of school supplies to The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake. In exchange for donations from the community, nearly $500 in library fines were forgiven. “Last year, The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake greatly appreciated the donations they received,” said Aly Herman, Library Director. “It’s truly a wonderful way to give back to our community while also providing an added benefit to library patrons.”

Donations will be accepted during regular business hours at the Lady Lake Library, located at 225 W. Guava Street, from July 1-31. For more information, visit www.ladylakefl.gov or facebook.com/ladylakelibrary225.

The Lady Lake Library participated in the Lake County Library System’s annual Food for Fines initiative in May, which forgives $1 of overdue fees for every food item donated.

The Library collected over 1,000 items for its local food bank, the Lady Lake Christian Food Pantry, which feeds 350 families each month. Started in 1998, the Food Pantry is an off-campus ministry of North Lake Presbyterian Church that provides supplemental groceries for families in need in Lady Lake, The Villages, Summerfield and Weirsdale.

Front, left to right: Lady Lake Library Director Aly Herman, Pantry Director Carrol Neal and Library Youth Services Assistant Kourtney Fehr

Back, left to right: Pantry volunteers Jaime Rotger and Steve Krick

Join us for The Big Bang!, the Town of Lady Lake’s premier Independence Day celebration, set to light up the sky at the Guava Street Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 29. This unforgettable event will feature family-friendly fun and activities beginning at 6 p.m., culminating in one of the largest fireworks shows in the area at 9:15 p.m., generously sponsored by The Benchmark Group, The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club, and American Legion Post 347.

Special event features include:

Live Music: Dance the night away with the Groove Slayers band, nominated the best cover band in Central Florida by Orlando Weekly

Watermelon Eating Contest: Deliciously fun for kids and adults, sponsored by Jeannette McIntosh Realtor

Arts and Crafts Table: Sponsored by The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club

Food Trucks and Vendors: Enjoy a wide variety of delicious food and dessert options Continue reading →