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Recipe: Conch Chowder with Conch Salad Garnish

Daphne García Lebrón shared with us her delicious tasting culinary masterpieces. This recipe is for her savory Conch Chowder with Conch Salad Garnish. Read her story as the head chef at The Brownwood Hotel & Spa in The Villages while…

Recipe: Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi over Coconut Rice

Daphne García Lebrón shared with us her delicious tasting culinary masterpieces. This recipe is for her special Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi over Coconut Rice topped with mango, black bean salsa. Read her story as the head chef at The…

Celebrating Local Clermont Olympians

The City of Clermont, known as the Choice of Champions for being the home and training ground for many elite athletes, is celebrating local Olympians. Clermont had around 20 athletes with a connection to the city appear in the postponed…

Ask the Expert: Garage Doors | Jack Dickerson

Discount Garage Doors Inc. Team Q. How often should I have maintenance on my garage door? A. Garage doors should have maintenance at least annually, and we recommend twice a year. During preventative maintenance and inspection, we lubricate the door…

Quiz: What’s your Thanksgiving style?

Ahhh … Thanksgiving. We wake up and watch the famous Macy’s Day Parade. In the afternoon we indulge in a heaping helping of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Then we end up as stuffed as the turkey and…

Kelsey Gonzalez to take the reins as executive director of Lake Cares Food Pantry

Drawing on nearly 15 years as nonprofit executive and educator, Kelsey Gonzalez emerged as the choice from 200 applicants in a national search to take the reins as executive director of Lake Cares Food Pantry after the current director, Irene…

Ask the Expert: Window Treatments | Roxanne and Alexa Stafford

Roxanne and Alexa Stafford Q. Do I have to select the same window treatments throughout my entire home? A. We believe a cohesive flow is important, but that doesn’t mean each window throughout the home needs to be dressed exactly…

Ask the Expert: Office Equipment | Beau Franklin

Beau Franklin Q. Why do you need a local office equipment service provider? A. There is nothing worse than the inconvenience of waiting days or weeks without the equipment you need to run your business efficiently and better serve your…

Clermont’s 2021 Sips and Salsa Event

@ Waterfront Park | Photos: Nicole Hamel. Clermont’s third annual Sips and Salsa Festival at Waterfront Park was back by popular demand on Sept. 18, drawing crowds of hundreds to celebrate Hispanic culture. The free family-friendly event showcased a variety…

Ask the Expert: Muscular-Skeletal Wellness | Kristina Adams

Kristina Adams Q. What is OsteoStrong and what does it do? A. OsteoStrong is a complete fracture prevention strategy providing increased bone density, overall strength, and improved balance for people of all ages; from those looking to enjoy a more active…