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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Lady Lake residents can win $200 vouchers in town’s upcoming tree raffle 

In honor of Florida’s Arbor Day celebration, the Town of Lady Lake is sponsoring a tree raffle. There will be 25 names drawn and each will receive a $200 voucher toward the purchase of plant material at Burke’s Tree Farm in Fruitland Park.

This raffle is available to Lady Lake residents only (those residing within town limits. If your name is selected, you will be able to choose from a variety of plants/trees at the tree farm.

The voucher has no cash value, and you will need to pick up and plant your own plants/trees or make arrangements to have it done for you.

The drawing will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Town Hall Commission Chambers located at 409 Fennell Blvd.

You do not have to be present to win; all winners will be notified.   

Tree raffle tickets must be turned in to the Town of Lady Lake Clerk’s Office at 409 Fennell Blvd. no later than 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

You can obtain an application form here: tree-raffle-application

Burke’s Tree Farm is located at 35701 Oliver Lane. (off County 466A; 2.5 miles west of U.S. Hwy 27/441) in Fruitland Park.

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