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Lake Co. Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for dogs as facility houses record number
More than 100 dogs have entered the care of the Lake County Animal Shelter in the last two weeks, totaling more than 200. It's a record number for the facility, which hasn't seen nearly this many canines in its care since Hurricane Irma. "We expect even more to come in...
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – The Mount Dora City Council brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined. Councilmembers took up Ordinance 2024-15 at Thursday night’s meeting, called in part...
This Florida 55+ community is getting not 1 but 3 new Hooters restaurants. Here’s where
When you think of The Villages, a three-county 55-and-over community in central Florida 20 miles south of Ocala, you think of retirees, golf, and manicured lawns. You don't generally think of Hooters. But you will. The chicken-wing franchise known nationwide for attractive servers in tight orange shorts recently closed some...
Topgolf's free ice cream truck is rolling into Central Florida next month
ORLANDO, Fla. - Topgolf's ice cream truck is rolling into Central Florida in August – and they're bringing free ice cream with them!. The golf driving range company launched an ice cream truck tour this summer across the U.S., including two stops right here in the Orlando area. The...
Chihuahua Brothers Looking For Their Forever Home
Milo and Marcello are bonded “brothers”. Milo is a 1.5-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing approximately 13 pounds. He is a handsome boy with brown on half of his face. Brother Marcello is an 8-month-old Chi-Weenie (Chihuahua/Dachshund mix) weighing 14 pounds. We were initially adopting them separately but found they got so stressed without each other and when we put them together, they played and played. The adoption donation for the pair is $500 which includes their neuters, vaccinations, microchips, They are heartworm-negative and on monthly prevention. It’s always about the dogs so they must be adopted together and you will have 2 awesome boys. For more info., or to schedule a meet-n-greet, please contact Lori via phone/text at (407) 221-1855, or e-mail: lmasters@cfl.rr.com ,You may apply to adopt by utilizing our online adoption application:
Dog rescue needs volunteers so it can help more animals
Polka Dogz volunteer Christopher Cooper, left and co-founder Aaron Stein are looking for permanent families for Tracker, a hound mix, and Juneau, a French bulldog. Rider, at right, found a home with Cooper. Tracker, a hound mix, recently had surgery to remove benign nodules on his back. Maverick has been...
New Eateries Coming To Clermont
According to a LongHorn Steakhouse representative, Longhorns Steakhouse will open in mid-October. In the meantime, the interior needs to be completed, and the staff needs to be trained. Known for its expertly crafted steaks, LongHorn Steakhouse will offer a variety of beef options; and for those who prefer something besides prime cuts of beef; the menu will include salmon, chicken, lobster tail, shrimp, and baby back ribs.
Old arts venue gets new life: Hideaway Performing Arts Center opening in Eustis
This weekend, a Eustis performance space with a long and varied history will see the grand opening of its newest incarnation: The Hideaway Performing Arts Center. Located in the Eustis Plaza shopping center at 431 Plaza Drive, the Hideaway has previously been known by names such as Living Drama Theatre, “the 99-cent movie theater,” Theatre 1901, the Florida Sunshine Opry and the Plaza Theatre. ...
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.
Some Florida cities are losing their Hooters restaurants. The Villages is getting three new locations
The Original Hooters management company, HMC Hospitality Group, announced has signed lease agreement for first of three planned Hooters, in Sumter.What else is opening nearby?. About a year ago, we found out that the grand-owl of the chicken-wing franchise model, Hooters, has three new locations coming to The Villages. Much...
Hooters Coming to The Villages
Get ready to trade in your golf cart for some hot wings and cold beer! The iconic Hooters restaurant is spreading its wings and landing in The Villages, bringing its world-famous wings, iconic atmosphere, and yes, those orange shorts, to the famous retirement community. According to a representative for Hooters,...
Orlando Magazine is looking for Central Florida’s “Best Pet”
You’ve got a very small window to enter your pet into a contest for a chance to be featured in the September issue of Orlando Magazine. “Does your cat stand on her hind legs come dinnertime? Your doggie beg for belly rubs? Got a pot-bellied pig that likes to roll around? We want to see it! All species, breeds, genders, shapes and sizes—if it’s a domesticated animal in Central Florida, it’s eligible.”
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.
Champion rider starts equine-assisted therapy program
Sullivan is Shelby Combs’ tried-and-true horse that has been with her the longest. Whiskey is one of Shelby Combs’ two equine-assisted therapy horses. Shelby Combs was 3 when she got her first pony, Cinderella. The beloved pony died last year and was laid to rest on the More Leg property.
'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 1: Ambition
Editor’s note: This is the first story in a behind-the-scenes series of the Garden Theatre’s production of “Pippin” — the theater’s most ambitious project yet — and its commitment to education and raising awareness for the deaf community. Everything is quiet. The silence...
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