After 40 years with the City of Eustis, Jim Myers has retired as Finance Director. Myers joined the staff in October 1974 as the City’s first administrative accountant before becoming the Finance Director and City Clerk in December 1977. In 2007, he served for six months as the Interim City Manager. Myerse has agreed to provide assistance on an as-needed basis during the month of February. Deputy Finance Director, Colleen

The public is invited to enjoy a celebration of culture and history at the Black Heritage Festival, which will take place in Tavares on February 6 and 7, 2015. On Friday, Feb. 6, enjoy a special performance of the African-American experience in song and dance at the Tavares High School Gymnasium, 603 N. New Hampshire Ave., beginning at 6:00 pm.  American Idol’s David Oliver Willis will perform, along with The

On Jan. 17, the South Marion-Villages Elks Lodge #2730 sponsored three children ages 8 to 13 at the district level competition of the Elks National Hoop Shoot Program at the Florida Youth Camp in Umatilla. Local Hoop Shoot Chairman Don Diamant, Past District Deputy, supervised three winners who had advanced from the Dec. South Marion-Villages Lodge local Hoop Shoot in Leesburg. At this second level, Trini Thomas placed second in

In February, the W. T. Bland Public Library will host a three-part lecture series detailing the life and work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.  During the presentations which will be offered on consecutive Tuesdays –February 10, February 17 and February 24 at 10:30am, local expert Timothy Totten will use photos and stories to weave a fascinating portrait of the iconic artist. · Tuesday, February 10 at 10:30am –

Join us Saturday, February 7th, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for the Doll & Teddy Bear Show at Leesburg Community Building, Venetian Gardens, 109 E. Dixie Avenue. Presented by Orange Blossom and Hills and Lakes Doll Collectors Club. Admission is a $3 donation (door proceeds benefit local charities). Children under 12 are free. Includes antiques, moderns, Barbies, teddy bears, artist dolls, reproductions, paper dolls, miniatures, furniture, books, collectibles, costumes.