Akers.Editorial

Couple has climbed mountains and backpacked through Europe. While Howard Renner was hanging on the

Photo: Nicole Hamel President and owner of Property Financial Services   Vital Stats:

A soldier for life Disabled veteran perseveres with help of Villages organization. Story: Leigh Neely

Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats: Born in Orlando. Junior at Lake Minneola High

Just like Lana Turner, Leesburg actress gets a big break.   Kat Kemmet. Remember the

1. I pledge not to bully…: Hats off to Leesburg High School for finding success

5th grader, Minneola Charter School Vital Stats: Started Kindness Kids project with $39 from piggybank.

Photo: Nicole Hamel President of Beacon College    Vital Stats: President of the

Formal naval academy instructor loves living in The Villages.   Vital Stats: Married to Diane

It’s official. In a 3-2 vote, the Lake County School Board approved a plan that

Photo: Anthony Rao Leesburg High School senior   Vital Stats: Selected as Disney

Photo: Anthony Rao Communications Director, Lake County   Vital Stats: Former journalist, Fordham

Erika Corley Special events planner for the city of Wildwood Vital Stats: Hometown:

Samantha Sapp Age: 14 // Freshman at Lake Prep School Vital Stats: Daughter

Senior // Eustis High School Photo: Anthony Rao Vital Stats: One of only

You never can have too many secretaries of whatever.   Forget about “E Pluribus Unum”

Photo: Anthony Rao Director, Office of Animal Services, Lake County   Vital Stats:

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension in Lake County recently

Photo: Fred Lopez   Born in Leesburg, David Knowles knows his community and

Photo: Fred Lopez   Larry Blevins, PA, ASLMS Fellow, and Laser Specialist  Danny Soares, Triple Board-Certified