This week, our Office of Statewide Prosecution announced the arrest of six fraudsters for stealing nearly $250,000 from Florida seniors through grandparent scams.
The defendants contacted seniors posing as lawyers or legal representatives of one of the victim’s grandchildren. The fraudsters told the targets that the grandchildren needed bail money after being arrested for hitting a pregnant woman with a vehicle, then arranged for the victim to send payment.
These fraudsters knew that most grandparents would do anything to help a grandchild in need, and through a convincing imposter scheme they used fear and family to extort Florida seniors—stealing nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Working with our great law enforcement partners in South Florida, we were able to shut down this far-reaching grandparent scheme and now the six fraudsters will have to answer for their crimes. 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
Lady Lake Chamber Networking Luncheon was a great success. Forty five business people attending, door prizes were abundant. Many people bring door prizes and some even win door prizes. This month the luncheon was held at the Longhorn Steakhouse at 590 US 441 Lady Lake Fl.
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