Leesburg

Groundbreaking slated for Leesburg aquatic center

A new aquatic center will soon become a reality for Leesburg residents. The official groundbreaking ceremony is set for 10am, Friday, Oct. 30, on the project site at the corner of Canal Street and Pine Street. The $5.2 million facility…

Leesburg hospital wins ‘high-performing’ ratings for heart, lung care

U.S. News & World Report has recognized UF Health Leesburg Hospital as high-performing for heart bypass surgery as well as the care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure in its 2020-21 Best Hospitals survey, according to a…

Reigning Miss Leesburg girls honored by city leaders for their service

The current Miss Leesburg titleholders–Miss Leesburg Kamryn Reynolds, Teen Miss Mercedes Perry, Junior Miss Callie Braun, Little Miss Harper Richey and Tiny Miss Alexis Blasky–were honored by Leesburg Mayor Elise Dennison and the city commissioners at the July 27 city…

Leesburg latest city now requiring face masks in public places

Leesburg Commissioners, during a meeting Monday night passed a resolution requiring that people wear face masks and practice social distancing while inside any public place in town. The resolution follows a similar decision by city leaders in Mount Dora, who…

Girls invited to enter 34th annual Miss Leesburg Scholarship Pageant

Miss Leesburg Kamryn Reynolds’ reign will end Sept. 26 when she crowns the next Miss Leesburg at the 34thannual scholarship pageant at Leesburg High School Auditorium. “As Miss Leesburg, I enjoy volunteering at various events within my city. Community…

The Kitchen Café

Culinary creativity comes alive at The Kitchen Café, tucked away inside the Southern Gardens Mall in Downtown Leesburg. The “create-your-own-bowl” option allows diners to choose a base product such as brown rice, sweet potatoes, good rice and riced cauliflower. From…

Artist Suzanne Zielinski is the face behind popular Leesburg mural

Drive down Main and Third streets in downtown Leesburg and a striking mural catches the eye, and it’s all the creative works of Leesburg artist Suzanne Zielinski, who specializes in pastel and also dabbles in pencil, ink and watercolor. She…

Leesburg High student achieves a historic first

Alexis Gamez, who will be a senior at Leesburg High School this fall, was elected to a national officer position in SkillsUSA, a career and technical student organization that brings together students, teachers and industry to ensure America has a…

DiversiTech Corp. chooses Leesburg for its Florida facility

Lake County is rolling out the welcome mat to DiversiTech Corporation of Georgia, which is opening up its Florida facility in Leesburg. According to a news release, the company chose Lake County for their new location to expand their business.…

Protest is coming to Leesburg

When Kevon Miller heard about the death of George Floyd, he wasn’t too surprised. “There are many incidents in the U.S. involving police brutality,” says the 20-year-old freelance graphic designer. Kevon, an African American who resides in Eustis, wants…