Villages/Lady Lake
LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake invited the public to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Snooky Park, a natural oasis in the heart of historic Lady Lake, named for U.S. Navy veteran Atticus “Snooky” Blanton, who was lost on the USS Arizona in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The event will be held on Thursday, June 29 at 10 a.m. at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake.
The new park is a natural preserve with a 2,000-foot walking trail, surrounded by a canopy of cedar, live oaks, water oaks and palm trees. It features amenities such as picnic shelters, water fountains and restrooms.
“Snooky Park is a long-awaited passive recreation facility in the Town of Lady Lake,” said Parks and Recreation Director Mike Burske. “We are fortunate to have the support of the Commission to help us preserve this beautiful and historic area of 
Lady Lake.”
Atticus “Snooky” Blanton was born on Dec. 20, 1920 in Fort Myers and grew up among family in Lady Lake. At age 18, during the Great Depression, he found himself without job experience and decided to join the Navy. In 1940, he enlisted and his early letters home talked about his good fortune in being assigned to the USS Arizona, which was docked in California. Continue reading
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that helps align the body through meridians. Prior to getting ac-upuncture, the doctor will ask about your health history and may give you a physical exam. During your session, thin needles may be placed in specific areas to address your concern or condition.
As a practitioner from China, Dr. Ma brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to residents at his practice in Sum-merfield. As an herbalist, Dr. Ma may custom blend Chinese herbs exclusively for you as part of the session.
An acupuncture session usually takes 30 minutes, although some appointments may be longer. The number of treat-ments will depend on the condition being treated, however, you should feel improvement with each treatment.
These testimonials are from real recipients of acupuncture from Dr. Ma at the Acupuncture Xin Chinese Clinic.
“Dr. Ma is truly remarkable and his exceptional understanding of the functions of the human body is only exceeded by his heart and dedication to helping people live pain-free.” – Sue, The Villages Continue reading
Who: Town of Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Police Department
What: The Lady Lake Police Department will introduce its newest officer, K-9 Ember, to the community. K-9 Ember, a two-year-old black Labrador retriever, will be used primarily for patrol and detection duties. Working alongside his partner and handler, Officer Josh Higgins, Ember joins the department with 160 hours of narcotics and tracking training. He is able to track items as well as missing persons. In June, the Town Commission approved acquiring Ember from Central Florida K-9 of Eustis for $10,000. The purchase was made possible due to the department’s K-9 Donation Fund, provided by the Moritz Foundation.
When: Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake
Why: K-9 Ember joins K-9 Fast, and fills the void left by K-9 Lux, who retired in April after six years of dedicated service.
(Groveland, FL., June 20, 2023) —Horses With A Mission (HWAM Groveland, FL) is celebrating five years in existence with a special event at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center in The Villages on October 28, 2023. The organization helps individuals with physical, mental and emotional disabilities gain strength and confidence with the help of horses. The horses, all retired from previous careers (donated or purchased for this program) range in age from 13 to 33 years and are specifically trained for this job.
Pictured here: Woody a Shetland Pony, age 13 is trained to go out in public and help those in need and represent our program. He is small but mighty and has a big job here on the farm. He helps one of our therapy horses Franklin who is going blind. Woody is training a new partner Radar the mini donkey for public appearances and help on the farm.
Horses With A Mission, a 501(c)3 non-profit since 2010 provides therapeutic riding
lessons, a technique to help the body to relax and improve coordination, balance and self-assurance. Vicki D’Angelo, Director of the program is a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor has taught Continue reading
It is with great sadness that the Town of Lady Lake announces the passing of Commissioner Paul Hannan. Commissioner Hannan was born in Danbury, Connecticut on Dec. 9, 1935. He proudly held dual citizenship between the United States and Ireland. After completing an enlistment in the Army, he worked for 28 years for several aerospace and technology Fortune 500 companies. He also owned two corporations in the real estate and food industries.
He had three children and two grandchildren. A resident of Lady Lake since 2002, he was first elected to the Town Commission in 2004 and served Ward Four continuously since that time. In 2019, he was recognized for his service and was recently honored for his support of Town employees. Commissioner Hannan exemplified dedication and loyalty to his community and strove to make the best choices for the residents of Lady Lake. Continue reading
