LEGACY OF LEESBURG’S
NATURAL PRESERVES |
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The theme of the Legacy of Leesburg community was the preservation of Central Florida’s natural habitats, and about one-third of that community consists of areas that have been preserved for native animals and plants.
To emphasize the preserved areas in the community, Martin McGann, a resident of Legacy for more than 3 years, met with almost 20 residents and conducted a 2-hour walking tour of the community. Mr. McGann is a certified Florida Master Naturalist, having been trained at the University of Florida Extension Service. The group met at the River Park in Legacy on January 17th and Mr. McGann informed them that Legacy has a total of seven conservation easements that extend over 100 acres. These areas are well-marked, and there is a series of nature trails that lead adjacent to these easements. Most of the preserved areas are classified as wet prairies, but there are also examples of marshes, as well as a river wetland and neighboring uplands adjacent to the river.
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DISCOVERING HIDDEN TALENTS |
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Retirement often provides the time for the retiree to explore and develop hidden talents that are not able to be expressed during the busy working years.
David Penkert, a resident of a Pringle Community, served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years as a Chief Store Keeper. He was responsible for budgeting, accounting and other functions on several naval ships, as well as serving seven years in Naples, Italy and the French Riviera. When he retired to Central Florida in 1992, he decided to “try his hand” at wood carving. From a solid piece of wood, he carved out an alligator that has become part of his home decorations on the front lawn.
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YALAHA COUNTRY BAKERY MUSICAL SERIES |
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If you pass Yalaha Country Bakery on a Saturday morning, you will hear live music emanating from the patio behind the bakery. The aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries will make you want to stop to see what’s happening at this well known German bakery.
For the next few months, Yalaha will have a different musical group entertaining visitors while enjoying their coffee and pastries under the beautiful Florida skies. The entertainment begins at 10 AM and continues for two hours. Many visitors complete their visit by taking home a loaf or two of the wonderful breads that are baked fresh daily.
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OAKWOOD SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL |
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Oakwood Smokehouse and Grill’s fourth location opened in Eustis three months ago and it has already become a very popular spot, offering excellent ribs, hamburgers and other barbecue items. The success of their other locations in Lady Lake, Okahumpka and Clermont has made this growing chain well known to Central Florida diners.
They opened their first restaurant in 1998 and many of the original specials are available at all four locations. From Monday to Wednesday, a whole rack of Baby Back Ribs with two sides is available for $10.95, and on Thursday to Saturday, one-half rack of ribs and a choice of beef, pork, chicken or prime rib for $8.95 after 4 PM.
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Announcing Our New Mortgage Company |
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 We are pleased to announce the opening of our mortgage company, 5th Generation Mortgage, Inc. We officially opened for business on August 9, 2007. Diane Dearing will be the Manager of this new company, bringing over 19 years of experience with Pringle Development and a commitment of continued Customer Service Excellence. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-721-8503
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