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The fairest of the fair
The 2021 Miss and Teen Lake County Fair Pageant (ages 13-19) was held on July 24 and the winners are Mackenzie Mulligan, Miss Lake County Fair 2021 and Chloie Sebree, Teen Lake County Fair 2021. Judging was based on poise,…
A little love for plant-based lovers
Hug a Vegetarian Day is Sept. 24, according to juleeho.com, and vegetarians are known to follow diets that exclude meat, poultry, and seafood while vegans eliminate all meat and animal products in their diets, including dairy or eggs. Luckily, more…
Outstanding Student: Jaymie Nobles
Former cheerleader and state gymnastics champion aspires to become an FBI agent. Photos: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats: 2021 graduate of First Academy-Leesburg with a GPA of 3.9. Daughter of Jayson and Karah Nobles of Leesburg. Won top cheerleading honors in…
National Wildlife Day
September 4 is National Wildlife Day. Here in Lake County, our preserves and parks are teeming with wildlife of all sizes. This is a perfect opportunity to go on a wildlife walk and learn about local species. Lake Louisa…
A permanent remembrance
This month marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that dreadful day, we witnessed the true face of evil, leaving images that are forever etched in our minds. Men and women jumping from the World Trade Center and plummeting to…
Person of Interest: Lance Sewell
Orlando Health South Lake president inspired by family, community and the values instilled by leaders that served before him. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats: Awarded bachelor’s in business administration and master’s in accountancy from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1997 and 1998. …
History comes alive
The doors are open to one of the most recognizable houses in Leesburg. In June, the City of Leesburg held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the Mote-Morris house, which was damaged by a fire in February…
Two reigning Madisons
Madison Rowland, a sophomore at Leesburg High School, and Madison Wilson, a 2021 graduate of The Villages High School and now a freshman at Florida State University in Tallahassee, are both local representatives in Florida’s Hometown USA Program, Inc., a…
Pro bass fishing circuit returns to Leesburg in 2022
The top professional bass fishing circuit in the world, Bassmaster Elite Series, will kick off the 2022 season in Florida, starting with events on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Feb. 10-13, and the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg,…
A roll a day… keeps the taste buds happy
“Rollin with the Homies,” celebrated its grand opening in Clermont July 1, and its offerings are unique and delicious egg rolls in a variety of tasty flavors restaurant chefs roll fresh daily. Before opening, Rollin with the Homies’ egg rolls…
