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A sneak peek into the fascinating people who make Lake and Sumter counties great.

Person of Interest: Lucy Hage

Longtime Clermont resident, businesswoman, and volunteer with various help organizations has strong passion for kids and community. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats Born in Cuba. Speaks Spanish fluently. Husband Steven (married 40 years), two daughters, one son, and nine grandchildren.…

Outstanding Student: Dani Patel

Lake Minneola senior reaches for the stars through adversity Interviewer and photo: Cindy Peterson Vital Stats Senior at Lake Minneola High School President of Key Club Varsity Captain of Hi-Q Academic Quiz Bowl Secretary in Student Government Association Team Lead…

May Hit List

1| Just cool it Though humidity will rear its ugly head this month, that doesn’t mean kids have to remain in the house glued to a computer. Instead, they can splish and splash their way to outdoor fun. Several towns…

Outstanding Student: Mackenzie Mulligan

A 17-year-old Tavares High School senior brings strength, beauty as a varsity runner and pageant queen. Story and Photos: Cindy Peterson 2022 Miss Lake County Fair. Varsity Award in Track & Field and Cross Country. Member of the National Society…

Person of Interest: Adrienne H. Lee

One thing is certain about this creative woman: she has a true heart for art. Photo: Nicole Hamel Has lived in Clermont for 10 years. Graduated with an associate’s in arts degree in 1999 at Florida SouthWestern State College. Graduated…

The Hit List April 2022

1 |All that jazz Chuck Archard Jazz Quartet and friends will present “Something for Everyone — A Jazz Mashup” at 4 p.m. April 24 on the Howey Mansion lawn in Howey-in-the-Hills. Tickets, $25 each, may be reserved at howeymusicseries.org. Guests are to…

Outstanding Student: Fabiola Gordo

Hardworking JROTC student receives aviation scholarship to get pilot’s license this summer, plans to join the Air Force. Story and Photo: Cindy Peterson Vital Stats Straight A student/Junior at Eustis High School. Moved to Florida at age 6 from Puerto…

March 2022 Hit List

1| The write stuff Style’s editorial team of Theresa Campbell, Roxanne Brown, and James Combs were recognized for writing excellence at Florida Press Club’s 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The three writers placed in the following categories: Light Feature Writing,…

Person of Interest: Tony McCoy

Whether playing football, pastoring, or simply doing life, one of Pastor Tony’s mantras is ‘We’re all on the same team.’ Photo: Douglas Tyler Vital Stats Family includes wife Jodie McCoy, one daughter, two sons and one grandson. Attended the University…

Outstanding Student: Emily Paul

Minneola senior is smart, driven, and eager for college life in New York City and has career goal of serving others as a public defender. Photos: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats 18-year-old senior at Minneola High School with 5.1 weighted GPA…