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Central Florida Man Wins $50,000 a Year for Life from Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida man won $50,000 a Year for Life scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery. 41-year-old Edin Galindo chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $815,000. He claimed his winning ticket at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The Tampa winner bought the winning ticket at a...
Lady Lake’s Pyramid Park Grand Reopening Set For September 4th
The public is invited to celebrate Pyramid Park’s exciting playground makeover during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Place: Pyramid Park, 605 W. Hermosa St., Lady Lake. Earlier this year, the Lady Lake Parks and Recreation Department reached out to area children to gather their input in choosing between two new playground options. Through votes taken at The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake, the Lady Lake Library and via the Town’s Facebook page, a majority of children opted for the design option ultimately chosen.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop begins interior buildout of new restaurant
The Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Shop has been issued an interior buildout permit for a new restaurant here. The new restaurant will be located at 870 North U.S. Hwy. 27/441 Suite C, n the plaza adjacent to Starbucks, at the intersection of Rolling Acres Road, according to information obtained from the Lady Lake Building Department.
Walk dogs at Silver Springs park this weekend
Marion County Animal Services is asking volunteers to come out and help walk shelter dogs at Silver Springs State Park this weekend. The organization will host its regular Pack Walk on Sunday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the park, which is located at 5656 E Silver Springs Boulevard.
New interior design, furniture store restores 78-year-old Ocala building
A new interior design and furniture store that has restored a 78-year-old building near downtown Ocala will open its doors on Friday. Alva House of Style will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 30, and a grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 31, at its new shop, which is located at 507 SW 10th Street.
Crave Hot Dogs reopening in Ocala under new ownership
A hot dog, barbecue, and axe-throwing restaurant in southwest Ocala that closed late last year will reopen next week under new ownership. Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is reopening at 2463 SW 27th Avenue, in the Shady Oaks Shopping Plaza, on Friday, August 30. To celebrate its grand opening, the...
Marion Hotel one of several hotels opening in Ocala next year
Renovation of an iconic, and at one time the tallest, hotel in Ocala is steadily progressing towards a projected opening next year. Construction crews have been renovating the Marion Hotel located at 108 N Magnolia Avenue for months. When it reopens in 2025, becoming both “Ocala’s oldest and newest hotel,”...
‘She Spoke’ event highlights breakthroughs of Central Florida women
An arts event aims to connect women with each other and the community at large through the expression of dance, music and poetry. The third episode of “She Spoke” will gather people to hear stories of breakthroughs this Saturday at Three Masks, an African shop and gallery in Orlando. The gathering is hosted by LaQwonna “Lady Q” Glaster, a Central Florida visual artist and poet. “It’s about ...
Ocala Gears Up for Fall Sunset Songs Series
The City of Ocala is gearing up for the start of its new Fall Sunset Songs series. The outdoor music series will take place once a month from September through December, and will feature a lineup of local and regional artists. All concerts are free to attend. The first concert...
WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Music, markets, making art, and more around North Central Florida
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Families around North Central Florida are getting used to the routine of the school year again: morning car line, afterschool programs, nightly homework, wash, rinse, repeat. Break the routine this weekend by heading out to a local market, workshop, or concert. Here are the top...
We need a Cheesecake Factory in The Villages
The Benchmark Group should also look into getting us a Cheesecake Factory! It would always be “packed.” For anyone who knows of them, they have wonderful cuisine, reasonable prices, a huge menu of many pages, great happy hours, and for dessert, over 30 varieties of cheesecake. Come on, do some research. Right how, I have to go to Orlando to dine there ! It is a good choice for The Villages and surrounding area, instead of another McDonald’s.
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