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The Lake County Fair has grown from a small school fair into one of Florida’s

For nearly seven decades, Ford Press has remained a trusted partner to businesses across Central

BEST OF MEDICAL CARDIOLOGIST Dr. R. Duane Cook, AdventHealth 24.3% RUNNER UP: DR. HENRY

Visitors to the Pineapple Peace Garden in Minneola quickly realize it is no ordinary

Kayla Young School: Pinecrest Lakes Prep Grade: Senior Sport: Rowing Position: Rower /

Chris Caponi School: Florida Virtual School graduate Sport: Bowling  Age: 18 Average:

The Leesburg Lightning continue a baseball legacy at Buddy Lowe Field at Pat Thomas

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to retirement. Everyone approaches this chapter of

Before big-box stores and heavy traffic, Clermont was known for a restaurant at the corner

A first-class postage stamp cost just 2 cents and Calvin Coolidge was president when The

Long before Central Florida’s explosive growth transformed orange groves and quiet lake towns into one

Hanks Electric was already part of the community long before Clermont’s growth boom. The business

A small roadside produce stand in Oxford has grown into one of the region’s best-known

For more than a century, when pipes burst, water heaters failed or drains backed up,

Celebrating their 50th year, Eagle Exterminating has built its reputation the old-fashioned way through customer

Webster became synonymous with treasure hunting, antiques and a sprawling flea market, but the Sumter

Long before Mount Dora became known for festivals, boutiques and weekend getaways, travelers arrived by

The Village Barbershop has been part of downtown Clermont’s story since 1913, a time when

For 54 years, Cecil Clark Chevrolet has operated more than a Leesburg automobile dealership. The

In many small towns, the hardware store has always been more than a place that