All Faiths Cremation Society Ribbon cutting was held by the Lady Lake Chamber. Donald Knop II was officiating the event. Looking on and helping are Chamber Ambassadors, friends and employees. Good Luck All Faith.

Mayor Jim Richards and Councilman Paul Hannon cutting ribbon. Chamber members and girls in red are volunteers for the Lady Lake softball league Ribbon cutting for their new concession stand.

Pictured is a group of business people networking their businesses through the Lady Lake Chamber networking lunch. The lunch was held at Demshires Restaurant.

Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society of Lake County is hosting a beginners class on basic birding Sunday February 25th 2 -4 pm at Trout Lake Nature center  530 East  Cr 44. Eustis, Florida. Birding is the fastest growing activity in the US and Central Florida is a birding hot spot. Birding is a great activity because its inexpensive, easy, it connects people to nature and it can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it. Birding can be an individual hobby, a family activity, or a group event that can be done in your back yard, at a local wildlife refuge or an exotic international location Birding is  often combined with hiking, kayaking, photography and traveling so there is something for everyone.
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By Chief McKinstry  – Lady Lake PD

As the Chief of Police for the Town of Lady Lake I am often asked, “What can I do to stop folks from becoming a victim of a scam?”   I can tell you the most important thing we all can do is pass the following information along to our friends, family and co-workers so they are aware of these common scams and prevent them from becoming a potential target.

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The most widespread internet and email scam today is the modern day “sting” con game. “Phishing” is where digital thieves lure you into divulging your password info through convincing emails and web pages. [Read more…]

Pictured is a group of business people that attended January’s “Nothing but Networking Business Lunch”. It is put on by the Lady Lake Chamber and usually some 50 business people attend. This one was held at the Waterfront Inn. We network from 11:30 to 12, have lunch and talk during lunch, with the people at our tables and learn more about each other’s businesses. I have met some great people at these networking events.

Pictured are some of the visitors in one of the aisles of Art in the Park, an annual free event. There were over 70 vendors showing their Arts and Crafts to the crowds of people attending. Some of the Crafts were necklaces, earrings, broaches and scarves, etc. Many art exhibitors showed their talents and they are talented. The event was held at the Log Cabin Lady Lake Florida. A great time was had by all.

Tri County Grange #215 will meet Monday, Feb. 12, at 2:00 PM at the Fruitland Park Library, 230 Berckman St.

A report will be given on the recent  State Grange Session held recently in Kissimmee.  Light refreshment will be served.

Tri County Grange serves those who reside in Lake. Sumter and Marion Counties.

Guests and snowbird grangers are cordially invited.   For more information contact  Master Howard Sechler at 484-225-0780, or Secretary  Mildred Teisinger at 740-819-4786.

Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society of Lake County  is sponsoring a birding, botany & wildlife  field trip on Sunday, February 11th 7 am to 12 pm to Orlando Wetlands Park in east Orange County.  They will be traveling through the park by tram and the  trip will be led Wetlands Park volunteers.  The park is home to diverse plant life  several species of ducks, grebes, Belted Kingfishers, shorebirds, wading birds, Purple Gallinule, night herons, Bobcat and  Alligators.   The area has walking trails and  fantastic photography opportunities.

Space is limited to 15 people, so sign up soon. Carpool options may be available.   Please bring binoculars, camera, spotting scope,  lunch, & warm clothes.     [Read more…]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Robert Spottswood and the appointment of Gary Lester to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Spottswood, 60, of Key West, is currently the vice-chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He is the chief executive officer of Spottswood Companies, Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Spottswood is reappointed for a term beginning January 12, 2018, and ending January 6, 2023. [Read more…]