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Attendees of the Lady Lake Annual Gala at the Brownwood Hotel & Spa came dressed to impressed for the masquerade theme! The evening included a silent auction, live auction, wine toss, delicious food, drinks, and entertainment!
During the Board of directors installation the annual awards were presented by Leslie DiCesare, Executive Director of the Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Chris Semans Leadership award
Jeanette McIntosh Out Reach award
Patrice DeHaven Ambassador of the Year award
Tina St Germain Volunteer of the Year award
Just one week ago today, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody honored our School Resource Unit and its vape-detection canine, Samba, with the Back the Blue Award for Samba’s outstanding performance in detecting vapes and THC in our schools. Today, Samba and her handler, Erica Stamborski, who also received the Back the Blue Award, again proved Samba’s value and demonstrated why she’s deserving of such a prestigious honor!
Earlier today, K9 Handler Stamborski and Samba responded to Leesburg High School for a routine scheduled visit to proactively walk areas of the campus. K9 Samba alerted to a backpack in the media room, which was absent of any students at the time, in an area where students typically leave their belongings. A search of the backpack was conducted, and located inside was a loaded Glock 9mm handgun, which was later determined to be stolen out of Lake County. This alert led to a felony arrest of a student by officers with the Leesburg Police Department.
In addition to locating the firearm, Samba also found three vapes and a cigar in other backpacks.
We are incredibly proud of K9 Samba’s and Handler Stamborski’s efforts and their unwavering dedication to ensuring a safe learning environment for children in Lake County.
(Pictured left to right: Handler Erica Stamborski, K9 Samba, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Captain Michael Marden, and Sheriff Peyton Grinnell)
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, FL – The Lady Lake Police Department celebrated several milestones during last night’s town Commission meeting, including the department’s annual recognition awards, the introduction of new officers, and nearly reaching full staff.
The Department proudly recognized several officers for their outstanding contributions and service to the community. Chief Steve Hunt reflected on the department’s growth and success in overcoming recent challenges.
“The department was at a crossroads not long ago,” said Chief Hunt. “Thanks to the unwavering support of Mayor Freeman, the Town Commission, and Town Manager Lawrence, we’ve been able to not only retain our valued officers but also attract top talent from across the nation. This has ensured our ability to continue providing the high level of service our residents deserve.”
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards recognizing the exceptional efforts of the department’s team, including:
Officer Joshua Higgins and Sergeant Heather Couch: Meritorious Service Award for actions that saved a life. They were able to de-escalate a situation with a suicidal caller and convinced the individual to surrender a fully loaded handgun, saving his life. Continue reading
