By Gina Horan
Lady Lake Prepares for Weeklong 100th Birthday Celebration Next Week
The Town of Lady Lake will host a weeklong celebration of its 100th birthday beginning Monday, Nov. 3 and ending with a grand Centennial Celebration Finale on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 5-9pm at the Guava Street Athletic Complex.
The free, family-friendly event will feature live music from the Red Mint Band, delicious offerings from local food trucks, vendors, a kids’ zone, and a spectacular firework show to close out the evening. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, enjoy the music, and join in commemorating 100 years of history, growth, and community pride. Free shuttle service courtesy of Lamers is available to and from the event! Park at Rolling Acres Sports Complex and catch a ride to Guava Street Athletic Complex for fun, festivities and the best view of one of the largest fireworks shows to ever grace Lake County.
The centennial week, hosted by Lady Lake Parks & Recreation, honors the town’s official incorporation on Oct. 19, 1925, and celebrates its evolution from a railway and citrus hub into a thriving, community-focused hometown.
“Lady Lake’s centennial has been an incredible opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from and celebrate where we’re going,” said Events Coordinator Amy Alicea. “We have an amazing week of events planned, and this finale is our way of bringing everyone together one more time to celebrate as a community under the fireworks.”
The finale caps off a series of centennial events, including The Taste of Lady Lake Speakeasy, historical exhibits, and community activities honoring Lady Lake’s heritage and spirit.
To learn more about these upcoming Centennial celebrations, visit ladylakefl.gov/505/Centennial-Celebration, follow us on Facebook and YouTube at @TownofLadyLake, or text LadyLake100 to 38276.
Lady Lake Centennial Celebration Events Week
- Mon, Nov. 3: Centennial Proclamation – Town Hall @ 6pm.
- Tue, Nov. 4: Stroll Through History – Farmers Market at Rolling Acres Sports Complex @ 11am–2pm.
- Wed, Nov. 5: History Haul – Heritage Park @ 3-6pm.
- Thu, Nov. 6: Centennial Cake Cutting – Veterans’ Park Log Cabin @ 3-6pm
- Fri, Nov. 7: Taste of Lady Lake Speakeasy – Lady Lake Library @ 6:30–9pm.
- Sat. morning, Nov. 8: Pancake Breakfast in the Park – Snooky Park @ 8–10am
- Sat. evening, Nov. 8: Centennial Celebration with fireworks – Guava Street Athletic Complex @ 5–9pm.
Gina moved to Central Florida in August 2021 from the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a degree in linguistics and worked as a fashion editor, photo stylist lifestyle columnist and food writer for the Knight Ridder Newspaper Group. She also covered and photographed music festivals, fashion shows and sports throughout Northern California. In 2000, she joined KSAN radio as a morning show co-host and produced the news and sports content there for four years. She later covered travel, events and the restaurant scene for KRON-Bay TV. A veteran bartender, Gina has worked in hospitality on and off since high school. She has been with Akers Media since 2022 and hosts the Healthy Living Central Florida podcast. Her passions include travel, road trips, baseball, history books and podcasts, tasting menus and arriving in a new city without a map or guidebook.
