Person of Interest

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.…

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…

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…

Person of Interest: Eddie Carmona

Paramedic by day, comedian by night, and both roles just as rewarding for one Mount Dora man. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats 35 years old. Works as a paramedic for Orlando Health. Served in the U.S. Army as a combat…

Person of Interest: Kuehl McEachern

Though his professional baseball days are behind him, a Eustis High School graduate still has a ball living life. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats Is an only child. Enjoys fishing and boating. Holds bachelor’s degree on coastal environmental science from…

Person of Interest: Ileanne Buigas

Executive director of Lake County Museum of Art cherishes making each show and fundraiser a success to benefit the community. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats Lives in Eustis. Graduated in graphic design from University of Miami. Also founder of consulting…

Person of Interest: That’s amore

Business partners had no qualms opening Marco’s Pizza in Wildwood during the pandemic and they intend to open seven to 10 more stores. Photo: Nicole Hamel Many businesses, especially restaurants, have experienced challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, however two innovative,…

Person of Interest: Cheryl Cole

Sumter’s own fairy godmother makes special occasions magical for local women and teens in need. Vital Stats Family includes three kids, six grandkids, and five great grands. Enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, the beach, shopping, and watching…

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. …

Person of Interest: Danielle Stroud

She’s the incoming president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter. Photo: Anthony Rao Vital Stats Employed with Habitat for six years; takes over as CEO on Nov. 1. Family includes husband Chase; sons Zeke, 4; Asher, 1. Bachelor’s…