Local Talent

Former dental hygienist Lori Brenneman finds joy in creating jewelry pieces that leave customers feeling happy.  Photo: Nicole Hamel The tagline line “Treat Yourself to Magic” can be found in Lori Brenneman’s small 10-by-9-foot shop where she makes and displays…

Shooting beautiful sunrises, landscapes, scenic golf courses, real estate, has become Matthew Majka’s passion. Photo: Nicole Hamel Visit mdcmphotography.com and one can’t help but be captivated by the breathtaking landscapes and golf courses Mount Dora photographer Matthew Majka has captured…

A Lake County artist finds success and happiness showing off a splashy and rare art form that wows and inspires. Photos: Anthony Rao Face-to-face, Dale Henry is a relatively quiet, laid-back guy who loves to paint and who dabbles in…

When it comes to painting, one local artist has some serious game. Photo: Nicole Hamel Actors have the Oscars.  Musicians have the Grammys.  Wildlife artists have the Federal Duck Stamp Contest. John Harris has created his own duck dynasty.  Since…

Local man hasn’t let an illness stop him from finding his voice. Each day, aspiring singers arrive in Nashville hoping to make it in the country music business. Tyler Haney, a singer/songwriter from Leesburg, joined those dreamers when he moved…

Charlie ‘Mack’ McGowan follows the sentiment: ‘Stay busy, live longer.’  Photos: Nicole Hamel “Dead on My Feet” is the first song Charlie “Mack” McGowan produced, but his recording career is very much alive. “The song is about me. I just…