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  • Gypsy Sparrow’s Music Soars with Heartfelt Stories of Life, Love and Nostalgia

    By Roxanne Brown2.4 min read

    Mark Smythe, better known locally as Gypsy Sparrow, was destined to create music as

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  • Cookie Queen Shares the Secret Ingredient Behind Her Success

    By Roxanne Brown2.4 min read

    From her cozy shop in downtown Clermont, Jacqueline Reyes delights customers with handmade cookies

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  • Coco’s Sweet Treats Spins Memories for All Ages Throughout Lake and Beyond

    By Roxanne Brown4.3 min read

    For Ashley Trinidad, what started as a creative outlet during the pandemic has blossomed

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  • Final Thought: Single, Taken, Somewhere in Between? Good Thing Valentine’s Day Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

    By Roxanne Brown2.3 min read

    Valentine’s Day has long been a celebration for couples—a time for love, affection and

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  • Marmadukes Lodge Serves Local Brews, Mouthwatering Bites and Unforgettable Vibes

    By Roxanne Brown4.8 min read

    Downtown Leesburg has a fresh new hotspot—Marmadukes Lodge Brewery + Eatery—which opened its doors

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  • Clermont’s Philip Joeckel: The Man Behind the Lights

    By Roxanne Brown8 min read

    For Philip Joeckel, better known by friends and family as “Mr. Christmas,” his passion

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  • The Villages Chapter of Kids Beating Cancer’s First Fundraiser Sells Out and Inspires

    By Roxanne Brown5.8 min read

    Recently, The Villages came together in a heartfelt show of support for children battling

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  • Chef Uday Kadam Serves Love and Traditional Flavors on Every Plate at Guru Indian Restaurant

    By Roxanne Brown7.5 min read

    Chef Uday Kadam began writing the recipe for one of Central Florida’s top Indian

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  • Against All Odds: Clermont’s Doris Jackson-Shazier Finds Peace and Purpose Despite Stormy Trials of Her Life

    By Roxanne Brown2.4 min read

    Born to teenage parents and raised in inner-city Miami by her grandmother, Doris Jackson-Shazier

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  • Mount Dora Teen Breaking Boundaries and Popping Moves in the World of Hip-Hop Dance

    By Roxanne Brown2.1 min read

    Leyla D'Jermanos At just 16, Leyla D’Jermanos is already making waves in the

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  • Turning Heads with Spine-Chilling Transformations

    By Roxanne Brown1.4 min read

    Athena Street At just 15, Groveland’s Athena Street is making a name for

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  • Juliana Green Sheds Nursing Scrubs to Reveal Super Businesswoman Cape and Persona

    By Roxanne Brown2.2 min read

    Juliana Green Juliana Green graduated from Lake Sumter State College’s nursing program and

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  • Growing Pains: Supervisors of Elections Tackling Growth and Election Safety

    By Roxanne Brown4.1 min read

    Rapid growth in Lake and Sumter Counties have local supervisors of elections facing the

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  • Growing Pains: Lake and Sumter School Districts Strategize to Balance Growth with Education

    By Roxanne Brown4.5 min read

    Educators in Lake and Sumter Counties are committed to maintaining high standards and providing

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  • Insights On Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Aging Alongside a Furry Friend

    By Roxanne Brown2.5 min read

    As I’ve aged, I’ve noticed little things happening that weren’t issues in my earlier

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  • Teen’s Tale of Academic Excellence, Musical Mastery and a Passion for Medicine

    By Roxanne Brown1.9 min read

    Jordan Mekhi Parker 18 years old  Born in Orlando, raised in Lake County

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  • Brandon Graham’s Old-School, Delicious Barbecue Wins Hearts in Groveland

    By Roxanne Brown6.7 min read

    Situated just off State Road 50 in Groveland, between Kentucky Fried Chicken and Publix,

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  • Counting Sheep After Sheep and Still Dreaming of Sleep

    By Roxanne Brown2.4 min read

    God knows I am trying to conquer the elusive beast that is a good

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  • First Responders: Charles Broadway

    By Roxanne Brown3.4 min read

    Clermont's First African American Police Chief champions community, officer wellness and leads his department

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  • With Firsthand Understanding, Dr. Isaac Deas Commits His Life to Helping Others

    By Roxanne Brown7.6 min read

    Style's Man of the Year 2024 Isaac Deas’s story is one of resilience

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