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Here’s our experience with 80-20 law in The Villages
About the 80-20 law. When we decided to move to The Villages in 2005 we were not allowed to buy a new home because of our age. I checked with a real estate lawyer and was informed that the law only applies to the Developer. He can allow up to 20 percent if he chooses. However, he can’t stop anyone over the age of 19 from buying an existing house. That would violate the federal age discrimination law. We purchased our home at 49 and there wasn’t anything they could do.
Dr. Terri Soos Announced As New Principal At Seminole Springs Elementary In Eustis
Eustis, Florida – Dr. Terri Soos has been announced as the new principal at Seminole Springs Elementary School. Dr. Soos, who previously served as the principal at Eustis Heights Elementary School, is making this move to Seminole Springs, replacing Kyle Bracewell who has taken over the role of principal at Mount Dora High School.
Homeless unlicensed driver and gal pal arrested in vehicle stolen in Leesburg
A stolen vehicle was recovered from a homeless man with a suspended license and a Leesburg woman with meth, announced the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. On July 6, a deputy was on patrol in the Fruitland Park area when he ran a license plate query on a vehicle and discovered the vehicle was stolen out of Leesburg. The deputy was able to follow the vehicle until additional units, as well as Leesburg PD, were able to assist.
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Hosts An Informative and Entertaining Bed Bug Presentation
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Clermont recently had the opportunity to delve into the world of bed bugs during their evening meeting. The club welcomed Dr. Phil Koehler and Dr. Tae Lee, professors from the University of Florida – Gainesville, to share their expertise on this fascinating yet unsettling topic.
Hand feed and learn about alpacas at a Lunasea farm in Clermont
CLERMONT, Fla. — It’s an animal you don’t see much of in the Sunshine State. In fact, most of all alpacas in the world are found in South America. But at a beautiful five-acre property in Clermont, over 40 alpacas make their home at the Lunasea Alpaca Farm.
THE UNSOLVED: New clue reignites Ocoee case
Editor’s note: This is the next in an ongoing series on unsolved crime cases in West Orange. Almost 32 years to the exact date Stephen Alan Rosenblum went missing in May 1992, the Ocoee Police Department had a break in the mysterious case. On May 14, 2024, the Florida...
Man Arrested in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Central Florida
A 28-year-old man was arrested as the at-fault driver in a fatal three-vehicle crash in Central Florida. The suspect and at-fault driver was charged with one felony count of Vehicular Homicide, one felony count of DUI with Serious Bodily Injury, and one felony count of DUI Manslaughter. On June 22nd...
Sunshine State Sees Booming Land Buys
Home builders are investing in the Sunshine State in big ways. From Stanley Martin Homes’ $60 million expansion into Tampa to Mattamy Homes’ $10.1 million purchase in Naples, builders are securing sites to meet Florida’s continued growth. While most markets have remained relatively strong in the state,...
Celebrity chef opens new restaurant in southeast Ocala
Three Six Bistro, a new restaurant featuring a celebrity chef’s “modernist culinary philosophy and cuisine,” is now open in Ocala. Located at 3751 SE 36th Avenue, the restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, July 10, replacing Connotto’s, a sandwich shop that closed its doors just a few months after opening.
Breeze Airways to established its 10th crew base at Vero Beach
Vero Beach is often overlooked by the airlines in Florida. Not any more. Breeze Airways currently serves four destinations from Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB): Providence (PVD), Hartford (BDL), White Plains (HPN) and Islip, Long Island (ISP). According to VeroNews.com, the airline is establishing its 10th crew base at VRB.
Orthodox Jews file lawsuit against Volusia County bar City Limits over noise complaint
Along a stretch of U.S. Highway 17 north of DeLand, agricultural businesses selling hay and gardening supplies share real estate with retro roadside motels. Nestled in between is a clustering of modest ranch houses inhabited by a small enclave of Hasidic Jews who relocated from New York and New Jersey for many of the same reasons others do: reasonable housing, a moderate climate and jobs in a range of industries. ...
Walk For A Cure - September 28th
The American Cancer Society Walk For A Cure is happening at The Villages Polo Field on September 28th from 8a-11a! The American Cancer Society Walk For A Cure brings people together to fight cancer. People from all over the country join in to walk and raise money. It’s a way to show support for those fighting cancer and to raise funds for research and help for those affected by the disease. With each step and every donation, we’re working towards a future without cancer. For more info on how to donate or sign up, click here. The Villages Polo Field is located at 703 N. Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162.
Late Conservative Pundit Lou Dobbs’ Stunning Estate on the Market for Reduced Price — See Inside! [Pictures]
Late Fox Business and CNN star Lou Dobbs' stunning Florida estate is on the market amid his death, and pictures show an immaculate residence that spares no expense. The buyer will be getting a deal on the property, which has just been reduced. Dobbs listed his 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 5,111-square-foot mansion...
Lady Lake police search for man who shot at multiple people at a basketball court
LADY LAKE, FL (352today.com) – The swish of three-point shots not gun shots are what you want to hear at a basketball court. The Lady Lake Police Department (LLPD) says they’re looking for the person who sprayed gunfire at a basketball court on Thursday night. The shooting took...
Homes evacuated after 'ground depression' reported in Lake County, officials say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Several Lake County residents have been evacuated from their homes after a ground depression was reported on Saturday. At last check, the ground depression in Groveland is about 10 feet by 20 feet wide and 8 feet deep. A house mostly obscures it, according to Lake County officials.
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