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My First Time: Raymond York
Fish & Wildlife Commission trapper recalls landing his first alligator. Photos: Nicole Hamel Going to trap my first nuisance alligator…
My First Time: Leslie Campione
Lake County Commission chairwoman navigates a pandemic. Photo: Douglas Tyler Since the first positive case in Lake County, the COVID-19 pandemic…
My First Time: Holly Dickerson
A Lady Lake mom recalls her first (and only) skydiving adventure. It was a beautiful day in 2005, my…
My First Time: Bob Fulwider
Tattoos should be earned, says artist from House of Ink in Leesburg. When I got my first tattoo, I was…
My First Time: Lisa Templin-Rayborn
First speeding ticket teaches the lesson of ‘never say never.’ I was 17 and living in a small northeast Ohio…
My First Time: Dr. Claudia Thomas
Orthopedic surgeon recalls falling in love with her field. Touted as a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis,…
My First Time: Kevin Von Maxey
A photo almost destroyed the language arts teacher’s career before it started. During the 2003-2004 school year, I almost got…
My First Time: Petrina
Entertainer finds a gig and a husband in The Villages. Interviewer: Chris Gerbasi ≈ Photo: Douglas Tyler Singer Petrina moved…
My First Time: Dr. Hillary Stricklen
Emergency room doctor shares a first-time experience as an intern. Interviewer: Leigh Neely // Photo: Anthony Rao An emergency room…
My First Time: Joe Shipes
The bike man who doesn’t ride. Leesburg Partnership CEO reflects on first Bikefest from over two decades ago Interviewer: Theresa…
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