Clear View Optix is a brand new optical boutique located in the Mulberry Grove Professional Plaza. “We recently opened our doors to the fashion forward residents of The Villages, and we encourage you to stop by today,” said proprietor Ron Catterson. He has been a Florida licensed optician for more than 30 years. His expertise […]
As a result of Hurricane Irma, the Florida Department of Children and Families is hiring 200 temporary workers for the Ocala call center to support the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and Manpower have teamed up to help DCF identify and recruit candidates during a three-day hiring event Sept. 27-29 from 9 a.m. […]
The Villages plans to develop another 2,041 acres north of the Florida Turnpike as part of the massive Villages of Southern Oaks development. Wildwood commissioners heard the first reading Monday night of an ordinance to annex the property to the city. It lies between the turnpike and State Road 44, roughly between U.S. 301 and Lake Okahumpka. […]
The Lady Lake Planning and Zoning Board on Monday evening considered a plan for the revitalization of La Plaza Grande North on the Historic Side of The Villages. This will be a complete makeover for the original retail and commercial development that dates back to the days of Villages founder Harold Schwartz. The 6.9 acres […]
A familiar face will be bringing a Culver’s restaurant to a golf-cart accessible location in The Villages. Shad Finley, well known in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown for his years of community outreach while working for The Villages Insurance, will be the owner-operator of the new Culver’s. The exciting news is that the restaurant will be located […]
Owning and operating a small business can be overwhelming and frustrating. But with the help of SCORE mentors and your peers, you will see it can also be rewarding and successful. Join your fellow small business owners in this series of three educational sessions and follow-up peer-to-peer learning roundtables where you decide the topics. Important […]
The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at UCF in Sumter County will be able to assist businesses with the Business Disaster Assistance programs from the Small Business Development Center located in Villages Service Center in Wildwood. These programs include the Florida Small Business Loan Program, U.S. Small Business Administration Business Physical Disaster Loans and […]
Local hospitals were recognized this past week for Workplace Health Achievement. The 2017 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced this week and Central Florida Health received the Gold Award. Central Florida Health received the reward for their efforts of making significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Lake County’s Building Services Division is warning residents against hiring unlicensed contractors. “Both homes and businesses assessing the damage caused by Irma will likely be seeking a construction contractor in the coming days and weeks,” said Robert Chandler, Economic Growth Director. “Many storm-related services require state licensing, and it […]
Duke Energy says power will be restored to customers in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties by Sunday “at the latest.” More than 1 million Duke Energy customers in Florida lost power as the result of Hurricane Irma. Duke Energy said it has increased the number of resources and has mobilized about 8,000 lineworkers, tree professionals, […]