Villages/Lady Lake
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by Chief Steve Hunt
Speeders, speeders, speeders.
The number one complaint received from citizens to the police department is drivers speeding in their neighborhood. I can assure you it is no different throughout the country whether it be Bangor, Maine or Lady Lake, Florida. I also share in the same frustration. I routinely find myself loudly expressing my disappointment with folks “flying” by my own home at least once every weekend while I am mowing the lawn or doing an outside project. Everyone seems to be in such a hurry these days. Everyone needs to push that yellow light before it turns red. Everyone is so easily offended about even the slightest traffic grievance as though one was being called out to participate in a duel. There was a day if you mistakenly cut someone off, they would give a “salute”, now folks are waving guns around. John Lennon would say, “strange days indeed”. Continue reading
August Lady Lake Chamber Business Luncheon, Most months there is a business Luncheon held in a restaurant in the area. This last month some 50 Business People attended meeting other business people and sharing information. After all you can refer someone if you don’t know what they do. Good program put on by the Lady Lake Chamber. It was well organized and ran smooth, lot’s of door prizes. Next month the meeting will be held at Eaton’s Beach Restaurant on the third Thursday of the month.
As part of its “School Supplies for Fines” program, the Lady Lake Library donated over 100 pounds of backpacks, notebooks, pencils and more to The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake. In exchange for donations from the community, nearly $500 in library fines were forgiven. This program, held for the first time this year, is a great way for patrons to pay off fines while giving back to the community.
“The ‘School Supplies for Fines’ program not only helps our library patrons manage their outstanding fines, but also provides valuable resources for students who might not have access to necessary school supplies,” said Lady Lake Library Director Aly Herman. “The community impact of such a program is undoubtedly significant.”
The Town of Lady Lake plans to make this program an annual event.
LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake is announcing Budget Public Hearing dates for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The hearings to set the millage and adopt the budget are scheduled at the Town Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Blvd., for the following dates:
- Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. (First public hearing)
- Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. (Second public hearing and adoption)
During the July 26 Town Commission workshop, the Commission recommended a general fund budget based on the millage rate of 3.3962 mills, the same rate as in FY 2022/2023. This millage rate is the second lowest in Lake County. (A mill is one tenth of a percent, which equates to $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in home value.) The proposed tentative millage rate can be increased or decreased on Sept. 6, however on Sept. 18 at the final public hearing, the tentative millage rate can only be accepted or decreased, but not increased. Continue reading
Employment Opportunities
LADY LAKE – Job seekers in Lady Lake and neighboring areas looking for a fresh start, better job prospects, or a new career direction need look no further. The Town of Lady Lake is hosting the Lady Lake Pop-Up Job Fair, an event designed to connect talented workers with exciting new opportunities.
The job fair will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at the Lady Lake Public Library, located at 225 W. Guava St., Lady Lake.
The town’s goal is to recruit, develop, and retain a high performing and diverse workforce. At this time, Lady Lake is hiring the following positions: Continue reading
DINING WITH DIABETES
September 5, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
Eustis Women’s Club
227 North Center Street, Eustis
$40
Contact Lori Johnson at 352-343-4101 or email lorijohnson@ufl.edu.
https://eustis.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Led by Lori Johnson, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Location: Eustis Women’s Club 227 North Center Street, Eustis Cost: $40 per person, space is limited This is a 4 week series with hands-on-cooking Class Dates are September 5, 19, 28 and Oct 3rd
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LET’S WALK FLORIDA
September 5, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
$30
Contact Lori Johnson at 352-343-4101 or email lorijohnson@ufl.edu.
6 week virtual physical activity education program. Sept. 5 through Oct. 15. Participants will be provided e-guides and asked to submit physical activity minutes weekly. Each participant will receive a smart watch to track steps. Continue reading
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
