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Entertainer Kaye Stevens Dies: 

December 28, 2012

Contact: 

Rhonda Glenn (cell) 561-346-0321 – (home) 352-307-6979

Father Kent Walker (407) 433-4472

The Villages, Fla. -- Entertainer Kaye Stevens, whose big singing voice and wacky comedic touch launched her career on the stage, in motion pictures, television and live appearances, died of cancer on Dec. 28 in The Villages. She was 79.  Story


News of the Ocala Star Banner going up for sale confirm reports that the Villages are the dominant community in Central Florida.  Halifax Media reported to be taking ownership of the Ocala and Gainesville papers along with several others.  It appears that New York Times politics did not sell well in Central Florida. E papers the Marion Sun Times, and Villages News welcome a more balanced news reputation from the Halifax Media Group.

Marion County hosts the Pumpkin Run, Classic Auto show.

Auto Neat Video Find this one Production. 

Visit The Nest on Lake Weir.

Welcome to The Nest on Lake Weir

Nest: (n.) a snug retreat or refuge; resting place; home.

The Nest is a six room cottage-style inn that provide guest with a boutique hotel experience amid Southern charms like majestic Oak trees, starry nights, beautiful sunsets and waterfront views.  The gated motel sits on two lush acres with 160 feet of white sandy beach leading out to Lake Weir.  This 5,000 acre freshwater playground is a popular destination for swimming, kayaking, boating, skiing, fishing and sailing. Lake Weir is primarily surrounded by private residences, but can be accessed publicly at Gator Joe’s restaurant, Hampton Beach and Carney Island Park.

Each of our cottages welcome guests through a private entrance and covered porch, but that’s just the beginning…

 

All About Art 

Just north of The Villages on 441 in Belleview.  

Sit back and enjoy a sampling of All About Art  Discover Marion County.

South of Ocala in Thriving Belleview. 

Economic Action Leader of the Year, Jimmy Leeward

Developer of the CP-35, Sunshine Lane Industrial Parks, and the Leeward Air Ranch

Among many other Economic Development Promotions.  

Without Jimmy Leeward, tourism, and Economic Development would never be the same in Central Florida.

Aircraft arrive from around the United States of America, multiple times each year to visit Marion County and Visit the Leeward Air Ranch. 

Just south of Ocala. 

Florida District 6 Congressional Candidate Ted Yoho overwhelms old line long time Washington DC insider Cliff Stearns coming out of the Gates for 2011.  Congressional Candidate Ted Yoho secures Don Browning

s support. Thousands who supported Browning in the first challenge of the old establishment appear ready to support Ted Yoho for congress.

Senator Alan Hays Named Water Czar as he stops the anti growth crowd in their tracks.  Pulling their funding will get the job done and if we can get the Jobs Budget going we will save Florida's Economy. 
The Celebration Begins.   It is with deep regret that we must admit it took years to stop the anti growth element in DEP.  Secretary Vineyard teamed up with Senator Alan Hays and Governor Rick Scott.

Senator Alan Hays and Representative Marlene O'Toole host Governor Rick Scott at the Villages for the Signing of the Jobs Budget.

Governor Rick Scott along with Senator Alan Hays bring  home roaring approval from the informed citizens assembled for the Jobs Budget signing.

 Taking money from roads and birdges to fund education set the proper tone for the budget signing.

EDC Marion director Don Browning is helping bring a focus on revenue by analyzing the waste of sending much of our fresh water to the Ocean.

Analysis of a small percentage of spring water that could bring millions in revenue to central Florida.

 

Thanks for all the questions and positive responses, as readers realize that a billion gallons of the worlds finest mineral water is sent to the Atlantic and Gulf daily out of Marion County alone?
At a $1.50 per a thousand gallons that is $150,000 daily.  That is 8 billion bottles of drinking water at the 7-11.   That is $800,000,000 if just 10% of the springs out put is used at $1.

If bottles are sold at 10¢ a bottle that is $80 million dollars daily in revenue just from our county.  

If we look at just Silver Springs and taking 10% of the flow, that is $40 million dollars daily.  Think about those numbers a while.
1,000,000,000 gallons daily

x 8 bottles at 16 oz per bottle = 8,000,000,000 bottles or $8 billion dollars at $1 dollar per bottle.

At 10¢ per bottle that is $800,000,000 daily.

At 10% of the Flow for drinking water and 90% to continue flowing that would be $80,000,000 daily.

Taking 10% of the flow to recharge the aquifer instead of using processed sewer effluent, that leaves 80% or 800,000,000 gallons of fresh water to refresh the Ocean and Gulf of Mexico using The rivers to transport the fresh water to the Sea. 

Just in:  Herman Cain exits the 2012 presendial race after making a historic stop in Villages, Marion County Florida.  Marion County Commission Chairman Stan McClain welcomed Presidential hopeful Herman Cain.  Marion County Sheriff Candidate Dan Kuhn and a host of local GOP officials filled the hall joining hundreds of enthusiastic supporters.  Candidate Cain outlined his points of governance to standing applause.  Florida launches presidential Candidate Herman Cain. 
 
Support now seems to be going to Newt Gingrich as the Iowa contest nears.

Tuscaloosa Tornado Victims receive helping hand from Lake Weir Kiwanis Club.  President Ron Beal sets dramatic Teddy Bear Express mission under the direction of George Albright Sr.

Visit the Villages new attraction in a thriving economy.  Visit The Fresh Market.

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Governor Rick Scott's 2011 Florida Recovery Budget

Scott to Streamline Government.  Contracts such as the Utilities Pollution Community reeducation programs may end. 

Eustis Florida, home of the Central Florida Tea Party movement attended by

Candidates Patricia Sullivan and Don Browning celebrating success at the poles

of State Governor Candidate Rick Scott.  Governor Scott's Recovery plans include Tax Cuts of over $2 billion and

reduced state spending by over $5 billion.

New Jobs Budget will devote over $800 million over two years for Economic Development.

Pension Reform will save taxpayers $2.8 billion over two years. 

Education budget to remain stable - no cuts.

Medicade will save nearly $4 billion over two years with patient-directed system. 

Secretary of State Kurt Browning and Governor Rick Scott celebrate Heritage Month in Tallahassee.  Viva La Florida is launched by Governor and Mrs. Rick Scott. 

Villagers take to the forest and great outdoors in search of the perfect wildlife photo.

Villages/Marion County Firefighters help Marion County family struck by a devastating Christmas fire.  Senator Alan Hays and Rep. Marlene O'Toole team up to improve government services at a reduced cost.  Both are in key appropriations committees.  The Villages/Marion County delegation gains clout.
 
 EDC Marion welcomes West Marion Business Association.  More than 70 strong, the new business organization is coming on strong thanks to efforts by Joe Gullani president, and Ray Sargent secretary.  Centered west of I 75 the WMBA welcomes business from across Marion County.  West Marion Business Association continues the trend to include all business from across Marion County.  Ocala business can join as associate members. 

Nestled in the Heart of Florida, the Villages boast residents from around the world.  Now the key to Marion County Life, and prosperity, the villages are the cultural, wealth, business center for several counties.