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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”…

From the Publisher: Identity crisis

The color of your skin shouldn’t matter. The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. I always look forward to burgers and hot dogs and watching an array of colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky. Throughout the years,…

From the publisher: Celebrating a milestone in style

It’s time to reflect back on a very special advertising section. With great excitement and enthusiasm I proudly present the 10th Annual Businessmen of Style. When we premiered our first Businessmen of Style in June 2011, little did we know…

From the Publisher: Women at work

Let’s take a moment to cheer and celebrate the evolution of women. Ladies, we’ve come a long way. Need proof? Turn on your television and watch one of the sitcoms of yesterday that portrayed women as docile housewives and housekeepers…

From the Publisher: Let fun come naturally

Residents of Lake and Sumter counties can enjoy the outdoors without driving far. Without question, April is one of the most beautiful months in Florida. Cold days are behind us. Steaming humidity, swarming mosquitoes, and daily afternoon thunderstorms aren’t yet…