Lake County Government News Releases

Commission recognizes valuable contribution of emergency personnel with proclamation

Lake County BCC — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:55:03 GMT

As part of National EMS Week, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners recognized the contribution of EMS professionals by issuing a proclamation at the regular Board meeting on Tuesday, May 21.

SBDC’s ‘Start-Up Basics’ course continues to serve Lake County business owners

Lake County BCC — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:34:53 GMT

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UCF-Lake County, funded by Lake County and residing in Lake County’s Business Opportunity Centers, again will offer an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn how to start a business at a free seminar entitled, “Start-Up Basics.”

Duke Energy’s selection of local industrial site expected to benefit Lake County economy

Lake County BCC — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:09 GMT

Duke Energy has finished the last step of the process in the Duke Energy Site Readiness Program for Lake County’s Florida Energy and Aerospace Technology (FEAT) Park, which in turn will advance the site for further development opportunities by businesses.

Commission to recognize valuable contribution of emergency personnel during ‘National EMS Week’

Lake County BCC — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:52:10 GMT

— National EMS Week provides an opportunity to honor the men and women who serve on the front line of pre-hospital emergency medical care—telecommunicators, paramedics and emergency medical technicians. “EMS: One Mission … One Team” is this year’s theme. As part of National EMS Week, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners will recognize the contribution of EMS professionals by issuing a proclamation which will be presented at the regular Board meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 in the Board Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, 315 W. Main St., Tavares.

County offices, libraries, LakeXpress, all solid-waste operations to close for Memorial Day

Lake County BCC — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:48 GMT

All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 28. All Lake County Solid Waste residential collection services will be suspended Monday and resume Tuesday.

Animal Services suspends use of night-drop kennels during state health department’s rabies alert

Lake County BCC — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:26:33 GMT

Animal Services Division has been required to temporarily suspend the use of the night-drop kennels that residents can use to give up pets for adoption. The suspension will be effective through July 13, which is 60 days from the date of issuance.

Orlando Magic’s senior VP to speak at Eustis High School baccalaureate celebration

Lake County BCC — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27:38 GMT

Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, will be the keynote speaker at the baccalaureate celebration for Eustis High School’s class of 2013. The ceremony will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 26 at the First Baptist Church of Eustis, 3551 E. Orange Ave., Eustis.

UF/IFAS Lake County Extension to begin new ‘Saturday in the Garden’ series

Lake County BCC — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:48:29 GMT

“Saturday in the Garden” is a new speaker series offered by UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County on the first Saturday of each month. The speaker series will feature an hour-long class on “Florida-Friendly Landscaping,” and will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at the Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares.