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A look back at all-American photos in Lake & Sumter
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (14+ words) Leesburg Daily Commercial...
Summer events to look forward to in Lake & Sumter
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (520+ words) This weekend's events are covered in our Fourth of July Guide. So, we've compiled some events that are happening after America's big milestone birthday. The back-to-school time preparation frenzy is here, and with it come events to help your kids…...
Lady Lake celebrates America with 'Big Bang' for USA250-4th of July
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (27+ words) Leesburg Daily Commercial Lady Lake celebrates America with 'Big Bang' for USA250-4th of July...
Check out some of our top photo galleries from the first half of 2026
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (72+ words) Top photo galleries for first half of 2026: President Trump, protests, Bikefest Leesburg Daily Commercial President Trump speaks in The Villages The president attracted an energetic crowd both before and during his May 1 visit. At other times of the year, protests…...
Leesburg in Bloom pollinator garden draws crowd for butterfly release
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (23+ words) Leesburg Daily Commercial Leesburg in Bloom pollinator garden draws crowd for butterfly release...
Leesburg all-aflutter about new library pollinator garden
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (19+ words) Leesburg Daily Commercial Leesburg all-aflutter about new library pollinator garden...
What's there to do besides Fourth of July events in Lake & Sumter counties?
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (538+ words) Events centered on local history, community and outdoor fun bring out all the America feels in the lead-up to the United States' 250th birthday on the Fourth of July. Here are some fun family-friendly and free things to do this weekend…...
Wild monkeys enjoy a stay at historic Mount Dora hotel
1+ week, 6+ day ago (294+ words) Bypassing the front desk, Rhesus macaque monkeys are romping around at Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn. A spokesperson for the hotel spotted the monkeys that originally settled in Silver Springs State Park at around 10 a. m. today (June 19). Guests expecting a quiet morning…...
Like Trump, these celebrities, inventions have an 80th birthday in 2026
2+ week, 4+ day ago (411+ words) President Donald Trump's birthday is on Sunday, June 14, 2026 " but he's not the only one turning 80 this year. The billionaire-former reality TV star-turned-commander-in-chief has led quite a life, in Hollywood and Capitol Hill. And like Trump's 79th birthday, his 80th will be a…...
8 things to do this weekend plus a look ahead to Juneteenth
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (396+ words) Lake and Sumter folks don't shy away from a little hot and humid weather. Usher in the Solstice weekend with some noteworthy things to do and a couple of notable milestones. Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Lake County's iconic landmark, the…...