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Aye aye, Captains

Captain A and Captain SySy are on a mission to teach families about how to save the environment and endangered animals. Aiden Cardoza and Sylar “SySy” Borden, better known by their online aliases, Captain A and Captain SySy, respectively, are…

Getting to the bottom of it

Lake County Water Authority officials talk about the condition of the area’s many lakes. State of the Lakes: With summer upon us, Lake County’s claim to fame – its more than 1,000 lakes – are a focus among boaters, swimmers, fishermen,…

A vital need

Villagers for Veterans’ big project: building a transition home for female veterans in Lake County. Villagers for Veterans continues to do more than its name implies since being formed in 2015 as a nonprofit to raise funds to help severely…

Your body keeps score

Traumatic experiences may be making you physically ill. The word “trauma” conjures up images of gruesome car accidents, speeding ambulances, medevac flights, and emergency rooms. Stat. Code blue. The golden hour. That’s physical trauma. More common, though less obvious, is…

In the Kitchen: Just take it outside

Luxury picnic planners and local chef share tips on creating a picnic to remember. Photos: Nicole Hamel Nothing says fun summer get-together quite as perfectly as a picnic, and whether the venue you choose is one of Lake or Sumter’s…

Outstanding Student: Jackson Cheplick

Born in Lake County, Jackson wants to experience the world to its fullest. Vital Stats Recent graduate of East Ridge High School. Was a participant in HiQ academic trivia team. Was a participant in Mathlympics. Vice president of DECA at…

Business Men of Style 2021

You see them every day. You may do business with them. They’re your neighbors and friends—the 2021 Business Men of Style. Photographer: Douglas Tyler

Self-made magnifique

The Duct-Man, a successful local entrepreneur, and Lake and Sumter Style’s 2021 Business Man of the Year, looks to give back. Photos: Douglas Tyler Someone once commented on curve balls thrown our way just when we think we’ve got things…

Suited for business

Style reflects back on one of our most highly anticipated issues. Story: Victoria Schlabig, James Combs, Roxanne Brown, Theresa Campbell Lake and Sumter Style is reaching a milestone this month. Care to guess what it is? Here, the lyrics of…

Inspirational ‘Joe’

Clermont coffee shop offers fresh roasted java and an outlet for making a difference. Photos: Nicole Hamel In June 2019, Brent Joseph opened the doors to The Outpouring Coffee, a non-profit shop and roastery in Clermont like no other. The…