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Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Matt Campbell (right) grimaces as he looks over petitions submitted by Board Member Tommie Jefferson (left) in support of a privacy fence around J&W Auto Sales. Jefferson, who collected the petitions on city letterhead, also said during Tuesday’s CRA meeting that he wasn’t seeking any CRA approval. Campbell then asked why was it being discussed at that board’s meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Rosemary Ivie with the Live Oak Garden Club prepares to place a wreath at the veterans memorial during the Memorial Day observance Monday at the Live Oak Cemetery. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Alden Rosner is Suwannee County’s new parks and recreation director. (FILE)

Meagan Camp with Gray Purvis and Company said the City of Live Oak needs to focus on addressing its aging infrastructure due to 'substantial' water line loss that is occurring. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Uncle Sam made at an appearance at a previous year’s Freedom Festival in downtown Live Oak. This year’s event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on July 4. Purple Heart recipients from Suwannee County will be recognized. (FILE)

Members of The Ability Experience’s Gear Up Florida event enjoy dinner at The Arc North Florida last week. The group of 30 cyclists and six crew members stopped off in Live Oak on Florida on their biking event across the state. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Live Oak CRA Director Nicholas Frigiola suggested the board consider some technology upgrades as projects for next year, including helping the Live Oak Police Department purchase cameras to help solve crimes. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City’s Rachel Grubb with her two prize plaques from last year’s WWALS River Revue. Grubb will headline this year’s event. (COURTESY KAREN CORBIN)