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Kendra Akers

A lifelong resident of Lake County, Kendra and her husband, Doug, have six children. She has been in the publishing industry since 1999, beginning her career as a marketing representative for a local newspaper. Since then, Kendra has worked at various publications and was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a magazine publisher and developing Akers Media Group. In her spare time she enjoys most sports and likes to spend her free time offshore fishing near Crystal River, Florida.

From the Publisher: Women at work

In today’s world, more women are going about their business. What do large companies such as General Motors, Best Buy, Duke Energy, CVS Health, and Ross have in common? Please pause before you continue reading. I’d like to know how…

From the Publisher: Health inside and out

True health comes from a healthy mind, spirit, and body. You know the feeling––the familiar feeling of sliding your legs into the worn denim of a favorite pair of jeans. You know the jeans––they are the old friend in your…

From the Publisher: Home in on new residential communities

Our booming housing market is something to write home about. Lake County was much different place during my childhood some 30 years ago. Back then, citrus groves stretched as far as the eye could see, and in every town the…

From the Publisher: Putting the ‘real’ in real estate

Happy real estate agents make for happy clients. Many business owners and employees have long days and work very hard. However, I’ve always said those long hours and hard work don’t faze people who are happy in their careers and…

From the Publisher: Tomorrow’s leaders today

Meet 40 people under 40 who have inspired us with their work. It’s fun to reflect on the days when I was a young and an energetic go-getter. One of my fondest memories comes from the early 2000s when I…

From the Publisher: ‘Tis the season to shop local

Here’s your chance to give back big by shopping small. Thanksgiving is officially over. The turkey tasted delicious, and the time spent among family and friends created everlasting memories. We all know what comes next. It’s time to break out…

From the Publisher: The blessing of adoption

My son, Conner, has brought a tremendous amount of joy into my life. With November being National Adoption Month, I’ve taken some moments to reflect on how incredibly lucky I am. In my 20s and 30s, I was able to…

From the Publisher: Living in Lake and loving it

There are countless reasons Lake County has a special place in my heart. It’s October. College football is in full swing, the holidays are rapidly approaching, and cooler weather will soon replace the unbearable heat and humidity we’ve endured for…

From the Publisher: Football fever

It’s time for college football in the South. Few things define Southern culture more than God and family. However, you certainly have to throw college football into the mix. In the South, college football is a big part of our…

From the Publisher: Simply the best

Drumroll, please. We are revealing YOUR Best of the Best winners. Greetings to all our faithful Style readers. The magazine you’re holding in your hand is one of my favorite issues of the year. Our annual “Best of the Best”…