đ„± Happy Monday! Hope you aren't nursing a tequila hangover from Cinco de Mayo's festivities yesterday. Take some B vitamins and aspirin and come back to life.
There is much to celebrate even if you have the Monday blahs. It's the 19th Monday of the year, and citizens of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine are celebrating Orthodox Easter Monday today.
How about some good karma to tune up the ol' soul? Are you you interested in providing sustenance to the many people who can't afford groceries? Joining Hands in Food Ministry needs your help this Tuesday and Friday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church .
đ Tell your friends to pencil us in Monday-Friday: If you love local news and want to stay in touch, forward this email and have your favorite ones link to a free Daily Briefing subscription here .
đNational Water Safety Month aims to keep us out of danger
News platforms are rife with stories of real-life dangers in and around the water, horror stories of drownings, fatal illnesses, gator and shark attacks and other calamities suffered while people are recreating in and around water. What can we do to avoid such tragedies?
The Florida Department of Health in Lake County and other organizations are promoting National Water Safety Month to educate the community on how to safely enjoy Floridaâs many bodies of water and prevent drowning.
Learn the risks, the tips and the myths so you can stay safe and enjoy swimming in Florida's open waters.
đ°More stuff you should know
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đ· Brother can deny: Tech genius, brother of 2 Live Crew rapper wants to oust Rick Scott . Stanley Campbell, one of five Democrats who have qualified for the Aug. 23 primary, recently made his case for why he is best suited to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott , who is three-for-three in statewide elections, with each victory coming by 1% or less.
đŁMonday spotlight: Government meetings and community events
đ Leesburg Electric Advisory Board will meet today (Monday, May 6) at City Hall. Al Minner, Leesburg's city manager, will give a power cost adjustment update, and the "Teacher Location Incentive Concept" will be presented by board member Marc Robertz Schwartz. Here's a link to this week's agenda.
đ Lake County School Board will hold a workshop at 9:30 a.m. today (May 6) at the Lake County Schools District Office board room, 201 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares. Topics include a district staffing plan and an overview of the Lincoln Park Education Center project . The workshop can be viewed live at https://www.YouTube.com/lakeschools.
đ¶Lady Lake Town Commission will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting today at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Commission Chambers, 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake. Parks & Rec Director Mike Burske will lead a discussion on forming a committee to plan the Centennial Event in 2025, and Thad Carroll, growth management director, will solicit consideration of approval for the Teague Plaza Major Site Plan at 1124 Teague Trail, in the town limits. Click here for agenda.
đ· Clermont City Council's Planning and Zoning Commission will convene 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at City Hall, 685 W. Montrose St. Rezoning of land owned by First Baptist Church, proposed changes to the land development code and signage will be discussed. Here's a link to this week's agenda.
đ Mount Dora City Council will meet at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Dora City Hall Board Room,510 N. Baker St., Mount Dora. Action items include the approval of an employment contract with Vince Sandersfeld, city manager. Click here for an agenda.
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Bye for now!
JG
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