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dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
Main Street Antiques, Art & Collectibles in Leesburg, Florida, is closing on April 30 after 10 years in business. The building has been sold to Dance Dynamix, which recently sold its Tropic Theater location to the city. Owners Kristi and Michael Rankin plan to move to Arkansas.
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dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
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yahoo.com | Julie Garisto
THE VILLAGES — Getting around The Villages' communities tends to be a relatively seamless experience, but sometimes roadwork is needed to maintain those smooth golf cart rides. The area's latest roadwork involves a resurfacing project on Stillwater Trail, from Buena Vista to Morse Boulevard. Construction on the trail will begin April 22, a county press release announced this week.
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1 week ago | 
dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
Stillwater Trail in The Villages will undergo resurfacing from Buena Vista to Morse Boulevard. Construction begins April 22 and is expected to last two weeks, weather permitting. Work will occur overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to minimize traffic disruptions. THE VILLAGES — Getting around The Villages' communities tends to be a relatively seamless experience, but sometimes roadwork is needed to maintain those smooth golf cart rides.
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1 week ago | 
dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
The Okahumpka Community Club is restoring the Okahumpka Rosenwald School, a former segregated school for Black children. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on April 21st and marks the start of the restoration project. The project is funded by a combination of state, national, county and private grants and donations.
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1 week ago | 
dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
Sumter County residents complain of noise, odors, and dust pollution emanating from a metal recycling plant. The Florida DEP and the city of Bushnell are investigating the complaints against Trademark Metals Recycling. The recycling plant maintains it is in compliance with environmental regulations. Residents report health issues and environmental damage due to the alleged pollution.
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1 week ago | 
dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
Easter is almost here, and some bunny loves you. In other words, look forward to more fun with the kids and just for grown-ups this weekend, plus a camping and music festival in nearby Weirsdale and an art fest in The Villages. High Vibes River Reggae Festival in WeirsdaleHead to JD Birds on the Water (formerly known as Pirates Cove) for the High Vibes River Reggae Festival from Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 20.
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1 week ago | 
dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
A 4,296-square-foot dental/medical building in Leesburg, Florida, has been sold for $2,320,000. The property, located at 27417 U.S. 27, is occupied by South Leesburg Dental Care, operated by Heartland Dental. Marcus & Millichap represented both the undisclosed Florida-based seller and the local private investor buyer. The property is secured by a 10-year double-net lease with rent increases and extension options. LEESBURG — A dental/medical building has been sold in Leesburg.
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dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
Florida nurse practitioner Amanda Gaskin won the 2025 SBA Woman-Owned Small Businessperson of the Year award. Gaskin founded Ultimate Health Direct Primary Care in 2021 to address healthcare access disparities. Her practice has expanded to multiple locations, offering various services including primary care and a training academy. Gaskin's success is attributed to her leadership and commitment to advancing small business ownership.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailycommercial.com | Julie Garisto
James Bush is organizing a shoe drive in Leesburg to benefit young entrepreneurs in developing countries. Funds2Orgs covers all shipping costs and provides marketing materials to organizers like Bush. Donations of new and gently used shoes can be dropped off at Ski Beach in Leesburg on select dates in April and May.
