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    Physicians worry Villagers aren’t taking virus guidelines seriously

    Published On: March 26, 2020By Akers Editorial1.6 min read

    Following an advisory this week recommending that all people 65 years of age or older stay in their homes to the maximum extent possible, a local registered nurse practitioner says [...]

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    Lake and Sumter businesses adapt during coronavirus pandemic

    Published On: March 25, 2020By Akers Editorial2.7 min read

    The coronavirus has severely disrupted the American economy, and the effects are showing up everywhere from downtown restaurants to suburban shopping centers. In Lake County, some businesses remain open, albeit [...]

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    South Lake Chamber of Commerce offers resources for businesses

    Published On: March 25, 2020By Akers Editorial1.7 min read

    The South Lake Chamber of Commerce addressed coronavirus concerns this week in a message from David Colby, president and CEO, Amanda Nethero, marketing, communication and events director, and Shahanaz Rahaman, member relations director, [...]

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  • Commissioner Campione outlines Lake County’s efforts to limit coronavirus

    Published On: March 24, 2020By Akers Editorial5.9 min read

    Lake County Commission Chairwoman Leslie Campione issued a statement late Monday about COVID-19, the coronavirus: Lake County has taken and is continuing to take significant steps to support efforts to [...]

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    Webinar will offer guidance to businesses during current upheaval

    Published On: March 24, 2020By Akers Editorial1.3 min read

    Most businesses need to take steps now to make sure they can weather the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lake County Economic Development is hosting a SCORE webinar, “Business [...]

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    Resources available to local businesses to mitigate COVID-19 impact

    Published On: March 23, 2020By Akers Editorial1.5 min read

    The Lake County Agency for Economic Prosperity wants to make local businesses aware of the resources available to help mitigate the economic impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gov. Ron DeSantis [...]

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  • Groveland closes city facilities as precautionary measure for COVID-19

    Published On: March 22, 2020By Akers Editorial1.1 min read

    In an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the city of Groveland will close all of its non-public safety facilities effective Monday, March 23. Residents are [...]

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    Mount Dora blood drive runs to 2pm today at city hall

    Published On: March 20, 2020By Akers Editorial0.9 min read

    Mount Dora and OneBlood’s Spring Break Blood Drive is in full force until 2pm today (March 20) at Mount Dora City Hall, according to a city official. “It has been [...]

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    Leesburg downtown restaurants offering curbside pickup service

    Published On: March 19, 2020By Akers Editorial0.3 min read

    The Leesburg Partnership is launching a customer pickup service promotion beginning Friday, March 20, to support local restaurants and employees during the COVID-19 precautions. To participate: Visit leesburgeats.com for participating restaurants and [...]

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    Leesburg hospital announces first confirmed COVID-19 patient

    Published On: March 18, 2020By Akers Editorial1 min read

    “This morning (March 18) we learned we have our first confirmed case of COVID-19 at UF Health Leesburg Hospital,” Don Henderson, CEO of UF Health Central Florida says in a [...]

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    How to get tested for COVID-19: AdventHealth addresses questions

    Published On: March 18, 2020By Akers Editorial5 min read

    In an effort to address the public’s questions about testing for COVID-19, or the coronavirus, AdventHealth issued a release about its testing capabilities. Because of limited supplies and resources, tests [...]

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    Mount Dora’s blood drive still set for Friday

    Published On: March 17, 2020By Akers Editorial1.6 min read

    Mount Dora and OneBlood are joining forces to host the Spring Break Blood Drive from 10am to 2pm Friday at Mount Dora City Hall, according to a news release from [...]

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    More Lake and Sumter events postponed over coronavirus concerns

    Published On: March 16, 2020By Akers Editorial6.4 min read

    Cities and hospitals continue to react to health department directives by taking precautionary measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus. In Leesburg, effective Monday, March 16, through [...]

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    County, communities postponing events to help prevent coronavirus spread

    Published On: March 12, 2020By Akers Editorial6.7 min read

    Lake County government is taking precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by postponing all county-sponsored events through the end of March, according to a [...]

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    Tax collector: As health precaution, use online services instead of offices

    Published On: March 11, 2020By Akers Editorial1.2 min read

    The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office is promoting the use of online services at laketax.com as a precaution amid concerns about the coronavirus. The tax collector’s office serves 25,000 customers [...]

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