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In the Villages: ‘Off we go into the wild blue yonder…’

Air Force service was filled with fun and frolic. Story: Joe Angione Recently, while cleaning out my garage, I found my old Air Force uniforms. They were 50 years old and too decrepit to keep. But they got the memories…

There she is… Leesburg’s 2021 representatives crowned

During the recent 34th annual Miss Leesburg Scholarship Pageant hosted at Leesburg High School, the following girls were crowned to represent the city at special events, parades, and community activities: Tiny Miss – A’Zyrani Taylor, a first-grader at Beverly Shores…

Attractions: The sweet smell of success

Business owner from Miami is looking forward to a bright future in Eustis. Photos: Anthony Rao Lake County will soon be home to a company whose owner is taking the candle business by storm. Karen Lawrence, who owns Lulu Candles…

Matthew Len | 30

Occupation: Sales Manager at Danny Len Buick GMC. Love for the automobile industry: I love being around my family every day. I think that’s what makes our dealership unique. We are a family business, and when you come to Danny…

Lacey Morgan | 27

Occupation: Family nurse practitioner. Pet peeve: When someone lacks punctuality. Philosophy of life: Everything happens for a reason. Love of nursing: I love caring for my patients, advocating, and being a listening ear. To be the ideal nurse, you have…

Christian Germeroth | 26

Occupation: Owner and manager of Prime Cleaning Concepts. Guilty pleasure: Fishing for long amounts of time. A leader I admire: Jordan Peterson hands down! If you are struggling finding meaning and purpose in your life, especially 20-25 years of age,…

Kaitlyn Schutt | 30

Occupation: Stay-at-home mom of five kids. Hobbies: Fishing, roller skating, and playing “Call of Duty.” Guilty pleasure: Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes. Describe yourself: Silly, loyal, fun, and nice. Greatest career accomplishment: My career right now is being a full-time…

Ashley Sellars | 28

Occupation: Office manager at Southern Land and Fence, LLC and stay-at-home mom. Love for the land-clearing business: My husband’s family has been in the land and timber business for a long time. Therefore, it was a natural choice for Austin.…

Dr. Danny Soares | 39

Occupation: Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Medical Director at Village Institute of Plastic Surgery, and Associate Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at UCF College of Medicine. Family: One of six brothers and the oldest of triplets; two pet dalmatians.…

Dylan O’Brien | 28

Occupation: Owner of O’Brien Construction Company. Philosophy of life: “You can’t buy happiness.” Hidden talents: Can change his daughters’ diapers in record time! Guilty pleasures: Chocolate milk. Describe yourself: Humble, honest, reliable, and a kid at heart. Favorite part of…