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Story & Photos: Gary McKechnie South Florida makes you assume every mile of oceanfront is

Story: Amanda Valderrama // Photo: Fred Lopez After an injury, local artist Carrie Knupp found

Writer: James Combs // Photo: Fred Lopez In 1968, Dionne Warwick released the popular song,

Writer: Theresa Campbell // Photo: Fred Lopez Warm, handsome décor of rich dark leather and a

Story: Leigh Neely // Photo: Fred Lopez I’m not exaggerating my tale—this is a great place

Easter celebrates a new season and a time to enjoy great food with family and

Writer: James Combs Photo: Fred Lopez Fun, sun, and food well done. A cool breeze

Story: Theresa Campbell Gustare la cucina—the Italian phrase for “enjoy cooking” heartily describes Amelia “Amy”

Story: Leigh Neely Photo: Volkan Ulgen Cedar River Seafood on U.S. Highway 441 has long

Story: Mary Ann DeSantis Photos: Tony & Mary Ann DeSantis When the sun rises in New

They’re legendary. They’ve been around The Villages for almost 20 years, and they’re easily recognizable.

  Leesburg Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Services Vital stats: Michael and his wife Kristi,

Story: Tom Kubala Vital Stats: Grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Moved to The Villages in 2011

Age: 17 // Senior at First Academy-Leesburg Vital Stats: The 5-foot-10-inch outside hitter played a

PHOTO: FRED LOPEZ So Me…More for Me Writer: Debbi Kiddy Don’t be fooled

Age 17 // Senior at Umatilla High School/Giving with Compassion and Excellence What influenced you

Chaplain of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in The Villages  

If your idea of a “historian” is a rather bland, even boring personality, then you’ve

Newly elected sheriff of Lake County Vital Stats As the former chief deputy to retired

“When the taste changes with every bite and the last bite is as good as