Attractions

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…

Attractions: Picturesque ride

Dora Canal pontoon boats carry passengers back in time to Old Florida. Photos: Nicole Hamel Premier Boat Tours’ Captain Nate Jordan says “Welcome to the Dora Canal,” on a recent warm, sunny afternoon while entering the picturesque waterway that links…