Villages/Lady Lake
Pictured is over 50 business people at a Nothing But Networking event put on by the Lady Lake Chamber. I take pictures every month and enjoy the feedback. One business man said his wife wanted him to throw out a few of the old papers. He proclaimed how can I throw away a paper with my picture in it??? I enjoy those comments. The group filled out a questionnaire that I had and we gave away a Dinner for Two at Texas Road House. Here is another good reason not to throw last month’s paper away. It has a coupon in it good for a free Cactus Blossom with your meal. The ad is good till 12-31-19. So take your significant other to dinner and treat them to a free Cactus Blossom.
I am honored to return to the Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Director. My husband’s name is Joshua. He is in Sales and Design at Gingerich Construction.
I spent time over the last year learning new things and growing professionally, and I’m excited for the future. I previously worked four years as the marketing director for the chamber and I’m ready to nurture relationships with our members, and bring new ideas to the table.
My husband and I met in Daytona Beach in 2003. We have a very active lifestyle and enjoy boating, spending time with family, and renovating our home. We are the proud parents of a spunky little Boston Terrier and foster Bostons through a rescue.
I hope that you or a member of your business will join us for an upcoming event or expo! Make sure to check your inbox on Tuesday to see all that is happening at your chamber. I look forward to serving as your director and please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Please join us November 4, 2019 from 1 pm to 4 pm for a Travel Fair at Town of Lady Lake Community Center Building next to the library, 237 W Guava St, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Specials are being offered and drawing for prizes, along with a grand prize drawing or $500 toward a Norwegian cruise of your choice.
Free to all
Vendors:
- Carnival
- Royal Caribbean
- Princes
- Norwegian
- American Steamboat Company
- Globus and Cosmos
- Collette
- and more
All Presented by Travel Designed 4 U a Dream Vacations Franchise.
Please RSVP.
Stephen Swisher
Designer of Dream Vacations
We Love What We Do! So, Will You!
T: (352) 404-6052
C: (352) 516-2416
Lady Lake Charter Review would love to have Lady Lake residents join us for our next meeting.
We will meet next on October 28th at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 409 Fennell Blvd, Lady Lake Town Hall.
Friday October 25th 2019
The Johnny Mello Show & Dance Fundraiser
A Doo Wop, Country & Rock N Roll Party
Location: American Legion Hall, 699 West Lady Lake Blvd. in Lady Lake Fl. Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM…Showtime is 6-9 PM
Performers: Eight local performers including: Uncle Pepe, Jimbo Killingsworth, David Baldwin, Eulakay Green, Charlie Messenger, Sultry Lady, Johnny Mello and Marlene De Zeeuw
Event Host: Have A Heart For Companion Animals, Inc. (A 501 c-3 A not for profit org.)
Food: Show Attendees can bring your own snacks. Continue reading
Eustis, FL, September 11, 2019—VITAS® Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, has awarded a $75,000 grant to Lake-Sumter State College’s newly approved nursing program to reduce the financial burden for students in Lake and Sumter counties who pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Funds from the grant will be distributed over three years, with a $50,000 endowed scholarship for nursing students in financial need and $25,000 supporting education, training and a curriculum to increase students’ proficiency in end-of-life care.
“Providing nurses with end-of-life education will help more patients make the end-of-life transition with dignity, respect and family support,” said Mark Hayes, vice president of operations for VITAS in Lake-Sumter. “In a high-demand labor market for nurses, this grant has the potential to make a nursing career attainable for some truly talented students.”
“We are grateful for the gift from VITAS Healthcare to support the growing nursing programs at Lake-Sumter State College,” said Dr. Laura Byrd, vice president of institutional advancement and executive director, LSSC Foundation. “We look forward to continuing to work with VITAS to improve our programs and keep them aligned with industry trends.” Continue reading
Bill Bryan Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Chamber function. Pictured is Cody Smith Product Specialist talking about the all new 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
Halloween is fast approaching, and while children anticipate the annual celebration of fun and fantasy, it’s a good time for the rest of us to think about safety. As part of our ongoing commitment to protect children, all of us at the Lady Lake Police Department will be passing along Halloween safety advice.
Children should be instructed not to eat any treats until they’re back at home and mom or dad has inspected them. Parents should make sure that candy wrappers are sealed. Fruit or homemade items should be thoroughly examined. If in doubt, throw it out.
When little ghosts and goblins take to the streets, the biggest threat they face is motor vehicle traffic – something for parents and drivers to keep in mind.
For motorists, extreme caution is the rule for Halloween night. Expect children to run across the street, coming out of nowhere, oblivious to traffic. Children should be accompanied by adults when trick-or-treating. A responsible grown-up will be the person with a flashlight, leading the way when there’s a need to cross the street. It’s always best to stay close to home and to visit neighbors and friends that you know. Make sure children only approach homes that are well lit. Treats should be handed out at the door so that youngsters don’t have to enter the homes of strangers. Continue reading
By TomL
An angry crowd packed the Savannah Center Villages when residents of Sumter Villages and other areas came to voice their opinions about a 25% tax increase. County Administrator Bradley Arnold said Budget increases include 34 million for repair of Morse and Buena Vista Blvd. and other area problems. The total tax increase: 250 million. The taxation meeting was held September 24th. They ask all residents to attend.
The residents are not happy having the Tax increase rammed down their throat. Residents have said they can only change the budget by voting to change Commissioners. It is said by some the Commissioners have close ties. Three Commissioners are Villages Residents. One resident accused the Commissioners and the developers of colluding.
There is no question the road work needs to be done but the question is who should pay for it. Maybe the engineers of The Villages did not plan for 50,000 plus homes and traffic from those homes. I wonder what the Snowbirds will think? It will probably affect the sale of new homes???
Higher taxes?? Will this happen in other Counties?? What do you think? tloury@att.net
Lady Lake Chamber holds a Breakfast Networking event. It is held at the Outback restaurant the 3rd Wednesday of the month. There were thirty attending and a lot of networking went on. Picture by Janet Fraley.
