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Occupation: Science teacher at Tavares High School. What I love about my work: The look on a student’s face when they finally understand something they’ve been working hard on. I hope students leave my class with more curiosity about the…

Occupation: 40K VIP Brand Promoter at Le-Vel (makers of Thrive), Mount Dora. Family: Fiancé Brandon; daughters Adalynn and Amelia; and dog Lulu. Hobbies: Spending time outdoors, home decorating, and antique shopping. Describe yourself: Loyal, loving, dedicated, and hard-working. Desired superpower: The…

Occupation: Attorney and Florida State Representative. Family: Wife Francheska Sabatini. Hobbies: Reading, shooting, running, and Florida history. Guilty pleasure: Old Bordeaux. Describes yourself: Very, very blunt. Favorite things to see or do in Lake County: Eustis Gun Club. Boating. Lakeridge Winery.…

Occupation: Co-Owner/Venue Manager of Licciardello Farms. Family: Husband Angelo Licciardello. Desired superpower: Flying. Greatest career accomplishment: Leaving my full-time job as a legal assistant to work for one family business, Licciardello Home Improvements, while opening another, Licciardello Farms. My husband…

  Occupation: Owner of Lucas Air. Can’t live without: His hardworking team of employees. Hidden talent: Restoring classic vehicles. Pet peeve: Unorganized tools. Guilty pleasure: Boat shopping. Best part of the job: Forming long-lasting relationships with customers. I strive to…

Occupation: Singer/songwriter, performs all over Lake County. Desired superpower: The ability to not break guitar strings! Guilty pleasures: It’s been said that I buy and trade too many guitars. Sometimes I feel guilty… other times not! Describe yourself: Creative, driven,…

Occupation: Commercial Risk Advisor at LassiterWare. Family: Wife of nine years, Jaimie, and kids, Easton, 7, and Jack, 2. Advice I’d give my younger self: Get out of your own way! Sometimes a personal lack of confidence will get in…

Occupation: Office manager/controller at Pike’s Electric, Inc. Love of your profession: Electric is a large part of any new home. I enjoy making customers’ dreams come true. Working in a trade is so rewarding; you have a service that will…

Occupation: Communications director for the City of Clermont. Family: Husband Andy and cats Kit Kat and Pumpkin. Guilty pleasures: Dark chocolate, bubble baths, cappuccinos, massages, and fine dining. Philosophy of life: “Every day is a gift.” Words of wisdom: Be…

Occupation: Investment advisor with Talmage Financial Group and commercial risk advisor for LassiterWare. Bet you didn’t know: Admires astronauts and enjoys good bourbons. Love of finance: I am fortunate to work with people from all walks of life. Each bring…