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🌱 Lady Lake pedestrian killed: what crash details reveal about local safety

Lady Lake, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Lady Lake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lady Lake pedestrian killed: what crash details reveal about local safety
  • What’s new when Lady Lake’s Farmers and Crafts Market reopens Oct. 6?
  • Lady Lake resident accused of attacking worker at nearby bank renovation site

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What we know about pedestrian crash and walking safely in The Villages (dailycommercial.com) — An 82-year-old Lady Lake woman died Sept. 1 after being struck by an SUV while walking along Vermont Avenue near Wales Place in the Lady Lake area, according to state troopers. The report highlights rising pedestrian crashes in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties and offers practical tips for walking more safely in The Villages and surrounding Lady Lake roadways and paths.
   

2. Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market returning in October (villages-news.com) — Lady Lake’s popular Farmers and Crafts Market is reopening Oct. 6 at Rolling Acres Sports Complex, with weekly Tuesday hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect 60 regular vendors, live music, Market Bucks giveaways, and themed events like a Strawberry Festival and Pet Costume Contest, all easily accessible by golf cart and other mobility options.
   

3. Intoxicated intruder shows up at bank renovation site in The Villages (villages-news.com) — A Lady Lake resident was arrested after allegedly attacking a construction worker at a Seacoast Bank renovation site in Spanish Springs Town Square, just outside town. Lady Lake police say the intoxicated man hit a worker, took his phone when 911 was mentioned, and briefly fled before returning. He was booked into Lake County Jail on multiple charges, including robbery and battery.
   

4. Sumter County removing all Flock cameras after order from state (villages-news.com) — Sumter County has shut down and is removing all Flock license plate cameras after a directive from Gov. Ron DeSantis, and the Lady Lake police chief says the department is complying as well. Other security and traffic cameras at county buildings and intersections will remain, with officials stressing they’re used for safety and not for storing traffic-detection video.
   

5. Legacies inspire (coralspringsflnews.com) — An 82-year-old Lady Lake woman was killed Sept. 1 after being struck by an SUV while walking along Vermont Avenue, raising fresh questions about pedestrian safety for older adults in and around The Villages. The broader piece also highlights new community facilities, a Groveland Four remembrance, and other Lake County happenings, but the loss of a local resident is its most immediate concern for Lady Lake readers.
   

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Other local events
    Friday September 4
  • Live Music at Eden Abbey
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
    7:00 pm
  • Three On A String In Concert →
    Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, 1051 Main St, The Villages
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Run The Resort 5k
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Mission Resort + Club 10400 County Road 48 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, 34737
    7:30 am
  • Pancake Breakfast
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Tangerine Improvement Society 7101 Wright Avenue Tangerine, FL 32777
    8:00 am
  • Saturday Brunch at Eden Abbey
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
    12:00 pm
  • Live Piano at Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
    6:00 pm
  • Live Music at Eden Abbey
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Eden Abbey Brewing Community 405 S. Highland St. Mount Dora, FL 32757
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday September 6
  • Mount Dora Village Market
    Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Sunset Park Downtown Mount Dora
    10:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Heart Of Florida Barbershop Chorus →
    La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages
    5:00 pm

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  • Collecting rainwater using a rain barrel is an easy way to save water during the rainy season.
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Ok Lady Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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