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🌱 Lady Lake resident jailed after threatening texts in bitter divorce case.
Also, don't miss Heart Of Florida Barbershop Chorus on the Lady Lake Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Lady Lake resident jailed after threatening texts in bitter divorce case.
- Lady Lake's American Legion Color Guard just repeated as national champions.
Also on today's calendar: Heart Of Florida Barbershop Chorus and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Estranged husband gets jail time for stalking wife's new beau (villages-news.com) — A Lady Lake man has been sentenced in Sumter County to 90 days in jail and a year of probation for a series of threatening, vulgar text messages tied to a bitter divorce. Deputies say his cyberstalking and prior tracking-device arrest, combined with firearm ownership, left his estranged wife and her boyfriend fearful he might try to take their child by force. 
• America's 'greatness was purchased by valiant men and women' (legion.org) — Lady Lake's American Legion Post 347 Color Guard earned national spotlight again, presenting and retiring the colors at the American Legion's 107th National Convention in Louisville after winning back-to-back national competitions. Their role capped an emotional memorial service honoring veterans' sacrifices, highlighted by a moving story from National Chaplain Michael Pollitt about a dying World War II veteran.
📸 Around Lady Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lady Lake
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- Just Keep Rolling Run Club by Shadrach's Fiery Furnace
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Location Shadrach's Fiery Furnace (Starts and ends at the restaurant) Downtown Mount Dora, FL
6:30 pm - Feeling Stuck and Frustrated? Take Charge with Your Own Business
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
7:00 pm - Trivia at Whiskey Kitchen
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Whiskey Kitchen ? Mount Dora Whiskey Kitchen is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atmosphere makes it an
7:00 pm - BINGO! Open to public
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 920 S. Highland St Mount Dora
7:00 pm - Storytime →
Lady Lake, FL Calendar, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
10:30 am - AI for Marketing: A Beginner' s Guide for Small Business Owners
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
12:00 pm - Stories with Scarlett →
Lady Lake, FL Calendar, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
3:00 pm - Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Location Description: Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora Whiskey Kitchen is a laid-back downtown Mount Dora favorite known for its Southern-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and one of the best whiskey selections in the area. The energetic but cozy atm
6:00 pm - Heart Of Florida Barbershop Chorus →
La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages
5:00 pm - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Belk, 1020 Bichara Blvd, The Villages
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Krafty Kids →
Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza, 7375 Powell Rd #100, Wildwood
10:30 am - Three On A String In Concert →
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages
7:00 pm - The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra - Labor Day Celebration Pops 2026 →
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages
7:00 pm - The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra - Labor Day... →
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages
7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone traveled on Allegiant Airways out of Sanford Airport?
We've always used Jet Blue to go up north, but our family has moved to Indiana and only Allegiant has direct flights. If you've used them can you… (Nextdoor Delmar) - UPDATE - Owners have been found and have picked up this sweet old man.
Lost dog found in the Stonecrest Community. He is an older male dog that is small and black. He was wearing a black, training collar. (Nextdoor Oakland Hills)
- 7-Eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Lady Lake. Apply here.
- Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse in Lady Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lady Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
The Villages
- Luma Mediterranean Kitchen to celebrate opening of second location in The Villages (villages-news.com)
- Health inspector finds numerous violations at Mexican restaurant in The Villages (villages-news.com)
- Heloise: (Lift chair enables reader to bathe (unionleader.com)
Fruitland Park
- Suspected drug seller arrested in Fruitland Park (meigsindypress.com)
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