Rotary Club Meeting
Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world. Its stated mission is to "provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders" Their weekly meeting is today at 12 pm at the Ocala golf club on East Silver Springs Blvd. For more information, visit their website: OcalaRotaryClub.com
Alligator Attack Temporarily Closes Alexander Springs
The month of July is alligator nesting season in Florida, and alligator mothers are highly alert and protective of their eggs and young. During this hot season, all reptiles have an increased appetite and are more active, even during the day. The U.S. Forest Service encourages everyone to use caution when in and around water, including on the shoreline. Last Monday, around noon there was an incident involving an adult male visitor and an aggressive alligator at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest. According to USFS, the man was snorkeling within the springs’ designated swim area when he was bitten by an adult alligator. During the attack, the victim suffered puncture wounds and lacerations. All guests were cleared from the swim area and it was closed until the alligator could be removed. Florida Fish and Wildlife has removed the nearly 8-foot alligator. However, this is actually the second alligator incident at the same park. Earlier this month, Alexander Springs was briefly closed for the removal of a different alligator, though that alligator didn't cause any injuries to people. The likelihood of a Florida resident being seriously injured during an unprovoked alligator incident in Florida is roughly only one in 3.1 million, according to FWC.
Tuesday Talks Sponsored by Rasmussen University
Join us in person or live on Facebook for tomorrow's Tuesday Talks on August 1st, 2023 Breakfast at 8:15 am, presentation at 8:30 am. Hear from Bill Ross, Hands Up Communications, and Cain Davis, Diversified Consulting Concepts, discuss Bridging Differences: Cross-Racial Mentoring which enriches the lives of both the mentor and the apprentice. Join us upstairs every 1st Tuesday of the month (excluding holidays), in the CEP Boardroom located at 310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL 34471.
