Villages/Lady Lake
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.
MOVIE NIGHT – THE HILL
Wed, August 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora
222 W 6th Ave, Mount Dora
Contact Barbara Grace at 352-383-4089 or email office@fpcmtdora.org.
https://www.fpcmtdora.org/
The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.
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WATER WEDNESDAY
Wed, August 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Hickory Point Recreational Park
27341 State Road 19, Tavares
Contact Tracy Hauserman at 352-298-0365 or email tracy.hauserman@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Learn about American alligators. Take home an “Alligator Book” of activities and information. Pre-K-5th grade. Limited to 15 children. Reservation required.
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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
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
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LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Police Department is seeking leads in the murder of 20-year-old Bryson Leverette. The department recently assigned a new detective with a fresh perspective hoping to solve this nearly one-year-old homicide case.
Leverette was one of two victims shot at 104 Caroline Ave. on June 30, 2023. Lady Lake Police responded within minutes and performed life-saving measures, however Leverette was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation revealed that both victims were leaving the home in the Skyline Hills area of Lady Lake at around 12:44 a.m. when they were attacked by a group of armed suspects using several different firearms. The suspects fled the area in unknown vehicles and the ensuing investigation did not produce any arrests. Continue reading
JUL 3
Freedom on the Waterfront
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Elizabeth Evans Park in Mount Dora
Enjoy live music from Inner Circle and All-4-One, delicious food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
JUL 4
Star Spangled Spectacular
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM Ski Beach Park in Leesburg
Join the City of Leesburg, Thursday, 4th of July for a Spectacular Event! 4pm at Ski Beach Park. Featuring carnival rides, a water ski show, and more.
JUL 5
Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Montverde7/58/29/610/4 PLUS MORE
Join staff to explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve.
JUL 6
CleanUp Eustis
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ferran Park Bandshell in Eustis
CleanUp Eustis is having our next CleanUp group event, and we need YOUR help! Grab your community groups and neighbors and help for an hour or two!
JUL 6
Stroll Along the Bluff
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sabal Bluff Preserve in Leesburg
Join staff on a leisurely stroll along the bluff. No facilities. Limited to 15 participants. Reservations required.
JUL 6
Laugh Freely Clean Comedy Show Experience
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PLAZA THEATRE EUSTIS in Eustis
Join us for an unforgettable night Saturday July at the beautiful Plaza Theatre Eustis for the Laugh Freely Clean Comedy Show Experience.
JUL 7
Exploration Hike
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PEAR Park Gateway in Leesburg7/78/49/110/6 PLUS MORE
Join staff on an early evening hike to get some exercise while exploring nature at PEAR Park.
JUL 10
Water Wednesday
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point Recreational Park in Tavares
Using an enviroscape model, learn about the impact that our everyday lives has on the environment. Coloring activity pages will be provided.
JUL 10
Movie Night – I Heard the Bells
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy.
JUL 10
Movie Night-I Heard the Bells
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Dora in Mount Dora
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the…
JUL 11
The Process of Building a DIY Website, Step by Step, Start to Finish
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ONLINE
A step-by-step guide to building your own website, steering clear of all the hassle and confusion.
JUL 13
Florida Military Collector Show
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora7/1310/12
The Florida Military Collector show is a one day event on Saturday.
JUL 13
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Pasture Reserve in Groveland7/1311/16
Assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit Lake County’s conservation lands.
JUL 15
Succulents (UF/IFAS Master Gardener)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla
Succulents require minimal care and come in many shapes and sizes. Learn more about these fascinating plants and how to add them to your plant collection.
JUL,16
BINGO!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla
Back by popular demand. Play BINGO for small prizes. Perfect for senior citizens and all adults are welcome.
JUL 17
Reading with Naturalist
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point Recreational Park in Tavares
Come join the Naturalist for a reading of “A Drop Around the World
JUL 19
Summer Yard Sale
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Renningers in Mount Dora7/197/207/21
Don’t miss Renninger’s Summer Yard Sale Clean out your unwanted items and sell them at this show Antique Center- Flea Market Free Admission
JUL 19
Downtown Clermont Wine Strolls
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown in Clermont7/198/179/2010/19 PLUS MORE
Explore historic Downtown Clermont while sampling 25 different wines at participating shops.
JUL 28
Take Flight, Birds of Summer
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Reserve in Eustis
The birds that stick around for the summer months and raise their young are a hardy lot.
MORE EVENTS AT https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/calendar
