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Occupation: Lake County Property Appraiser and owner of A.W. Peterson Gun Shop. Passion for your

Occupation career accomplishments: Since 1952 I’ve been active in television – first as a page

Occupation: I have spent four-and-a-half years as pastor of Church of the Lakes. We have

Occupation: Co-owner with wife Diana of The Rose Plantation, an upscale restaurant in Fruitland Park.

Occupation: I started in ministry 40 years ago and have been pastor of Heritage Community

Occupation: Mayor of Wildwood for 30 years; retired after 35 years from teaching at Wildwood

Occupation: Director of events at Montverde Academy. I plan and host fundraising events. Volunteer work/groups

Meet this year’s group of ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Photos: Nicole Hamel

To greet seasonal residents back to Florida, Style is laying down the law. Story: Roxanne

Clermont Mayor Tim Murry invites the community to a monthly lunch. Lunches will be held

The readers have spoken, and here are the Best of the Best.  No doubt you’ll

Style’s annual Hot List is packing some serious heat. Story: Victoria Schlabig, Theresa Campbell, Roxanne

Walter and Rhiannon Rogers Car accident leads to career change helping others improve

She’s the incoming president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter. Photo: Anthony Rao

Ruben Vazquez uses his art skills to create the perfect smile. Photos: Nicole Hamel Around

The Villages Canoe and Kayak Club loves exploring Florida waterways. Photos provided by Linda Morrison.

Leesburg Watermelon Festival was popular summertime attraction for three decades. Savoring refreshing, chilled slices of

Drumroll, please. We are revealing YOUR Best of the Best winners. Greetings to all our

Titanic victim probes depths of mind to uncover past life experiences and lead those hurting

By Elin Hilderbrand. A memorable beach read! What makes a book a beach read? What