Attractions

Attractions: Crafting magic

Once Upon A Creation offers creative outlet in Clermont. Story and Photos: Cindy Peterson Once upon a time there was a mother of two, who lost her job and didn’t know what to do. Bills were piling up and the…

Attractions: An air of excitement

Four wheeling is one thing, but four wheeling in a 14-foot wide, 16-foot tall, 40-foot long, behemoth truck is a whole other adventure. Photos: Nicole Hamel After a one-hour group ride through The Showcase of Citrus’ 2,500-acre citrus and cattle…

Attractions: Hidden treasures

Most people can’t give their kids a million bucks, but how about something that will make them feel like they hit the jackpot? Photos: Nicole Hamel The unmistakable delight in 4-year-old Bentley Pinizzotto’s laughter was visibly backed up by smiles…

Attractions: Best Fests

Attending Lake and Sumter festival attractions is a great way for festivalgoers to have fun while supporting local causes, businesses. Photos: Nicole Hamel The local festival scene is rich in history and accolades. From a list of the top 200…

Attractions: Pivotal moves

Go it electric for a fun and adventurous way to explore Mount Dora. Photos: Nicole Hamel Segway of Central Florida, located in downtown Mount Dora, recently changed hands, but the service, products, and opportunity for unforgettable experiences it offers, have…

Attractions: Naturally invigorating

A Clermont boat tour company provides up-close views of the Clermont Chain of Lakes’ unspoiled beauty. Photos: Nicole Hamel Glen Barclay and Nate Crawford have enjoyed fun and lucrative careers in the entertainment industry. As a musician and executive…

Attractions: Explore ‘Real Florida’

Friends of Lake Griffin tour guides lead daytime and moonlight canoe and kayak tours on local waterways. Photos provided by Linda Morrison. Just off bustling U.S. Highway 441/27 in Fruitland Park nestles the peaceful tranquility of Lake Griffin State Park,…

Attractions: Treasure trove

Leesburg man finds joy in collecting for the collectors and giving gamers a place to do what they love. Photos: Cindy Peterson Mark Roberts, an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, has been collecting baseball and football…

Attractions: A chirp off the old block

‘Out-of-the-blue’ inspiration leads to the creation of nature lover’s paradise in Lake County. Photos: Anthony Rao There is a hidden gem for nature lovers in south Lake County. Attractions include walking trails highlighted with thousands of native plants, picnic areas,…

Attractions: Extended legacy

Family taking Presidents Hall of Fame museum to the next level. Photos: Nicole Hamel The six children of John and Jan Zweifel, owners of the Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont, have come together with a plan. It involves sprucing…