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LSSC cross country runners earn top national honors

Six Lake-Sumter State College cross country runners completed their 2020 season at the NJCAA National Championships hosted in Iowa last weekend, earning national recognitions, according to a news release from the college. Alexander Croy, Nicholas Atkinson, William Troupe, Adolfo Saucedo…

Local Talent: Country with a twist

Lake County singer often takes his talents to Nashville. Country artist Rob Nichols, who started performing professionally when he was about 22, thinks back to growing up and listening to his parents’ Elvis Presley 45s, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and…

LSSC runners fare well at cross country championships

As they closed their inaugural season, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 8/FCSAA Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee last Friday. Lake-Sumter State College runners William Troupe and Alexander Croy…

Bushnell Native Tristan Collop is Serving His Country

His grandfather was a gunner’s mate in the U.S. Navy, and his neighbor was a military man when young Tristan Collop decided he wanted to be like them. Now he is as Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan Collop. The Bushnell…

I say, that’s lovely country!

A visit to England reminds me of how much I love history. I recently visited my son and his family in Weybridge, England. I love going over there, mostly because of the two little people living in his house. My granddaughter…

Extraordinary People

From Hungary to Howey-in-the-Hills Eva Kovacs has always been a survivor, from her premature birth during World War II to completing the maze of a supermodel and acting career with her integrity intact. Story: Leigh Neely // Photos: Anthony Rao…

From The Publisher

I’ve lived in this area all my life, graduating from Leesburg High School and raising my family here. I know personally just what a family-oriented area this is. But it has also become a very popular place for retirees to…

Country goodness

A small restaurant’s packed parking lot often is a sign of good food, and Mary’s Kountry Kitchen, 15945 County Road 448, Tavares, attracts locals and passersby with tasty old-fashioned, American favorites. It’s worth saving room for Mary’s scrumptious desserts, including…

Cane Garden Country Club: Better Than Sex Country Club Fare

story: debbi kiddy photos: fred lopez If you are hungry (or thirsty) after 18 holes of golf or taking a break from the ample shopping in The Villages, there’s a great place to go. The Cane Garden Country Club scores…

Continental Country Club Restaurant

photo: fred lopez Continental Country Club Restaurant in Wildwood is noted for whipping up tasty homemade foods, and my party of three couldn’t resist checking it out for a weekday lunch. We were seated in the lounge, overlooking a picturesque…