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Extraordinary People

  • From Circus Clown to Community Leader: Banks Helfrich’s Journey from ‘Jiggleman’ to Public Service

    By Akers Editorial2.2 min read

    Banks Helfrich It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Banks Helfrich is a gifted performer.

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  • Born with One Arm, Mount Dora High’s Gabe Lewis Breaks Records and Barriers on the Cross Country Course

    By Akers Editorial2.2 min read

    Gabe Lewis Mount Dora High School’s Gabe Lewis has turned what some view

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  • Driven by Faith and Compassion, Denise Burry Leads Forward Paths Foundation to Give Foster Youth a Fresh Start

    By Akers Editorial1.6 min read

    Denise Burry Forward Paths Foundation President and CEO Denise Burry has dedicated her

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  • The 93-Year-Old Villager Tess McCormack Dancing Through History from the Air Force to SpaceX Dreams

    By Akers Editorial1.5 min read

    Tess McCormack Tess McCormack never settled for the life others expected of her. 

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  • Florida’s Chef Warren Caterson Brings Humor, Heart, and Healthy Cooking to Libraries and Festivals Across the State

    By Akers Editorial1.5 min read

    Chef Warren Caterson It’s impossible to think of Chef Warren Caterson doing anything

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  • Leesburg’s Bob Peters Dedicates His Life to Honoring Veterans and Preserving Their Legacies

    By Akers Editorial1.5 min read

    Bob Peters Bob Peters has been honoring veterans for the last 15 years

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  • Habitat CEO Danielle Stroud Drives 280% Growth and Expands Housing in Lake & Sumter

    By Akers Editorial1.4 min read

    Danielle Stroud Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter President and CEO Danielle Stroud has

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  • A Veteran’s Journey from Combat to Calm: Terri Silipo Brings Healing and Hope Through Yoga

    By Akers Editorial1.9 min read

    Terri Silipo The calm of a yoga studio is worlds away from the

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  • Eustis Trailblazer Gessner Harris Helped Change History and Continues to Inspire Generations

    By Akers Editorial2.3 min read

    Gessner Harris Lifelong Eustis resident Gessner Harris didn’t think of herself as a

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  • Leesburg Colorist Verónica Ortega Helps Clients Reclaim Confidence and Beauty

    By Akers Editorial1.6 min read

    Veronica Ortega Expert colorist Verónica Ortega has built her life around resilience by

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  • Miss Leesburg Founder Linda Watts Shapes Young Leaders Through Service and Scholarships

    By Akers Editorial1.6 min read

    Linda Watts For nearly four decades, Linda Watts has been shaping young lives

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  • Latisha Anderson Guides Central Florida Youth and Families Through Faith and Empowerment

    By Akers Editorial1.5 min read

    Latisha Anderson A few years ago, Latisha Anderson was diagnosed with a brain

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  • Thrive Clermont Founder Sheri Lewin Builds Life Skills and Leadership Opportunities for Teens

    By Akers Editorial2.3 min read

    Sheri Lewin When Sheri Lewin’s 13-year-old stepdaughter came to live with her full

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  • Stellar Stage Shows Founder Annie Hunt Combines Dinner, Theatre, and Music for Unforgettable Experiences

    By Akers Editorial1.5 min read

    Luanne "Annie" Hunt Nobody had to convince Luanne “Annie” Hunt of the magic

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  • Scott Chevalier’s Powerhouse Youth Project Helps Teens Discover Purpose and Opportunity

    By Akers Editorial1.8 min read

    Scott Chevalier The younger generation weighs heavily on Scott Chevalier’s heart.  Scott has

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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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  • Umatilla Cancer Survivor Turns Second Chance at Life Into Hundreds of Laptops For Those in Need

    By Gina Horan1.1 min read

    Larry Kehler, also known as Señor Fox If you need to get Larry

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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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  • Eustis Firefighter and Miss Lake County Elite Utilizes Compassion and Courage

    By Cindy Peterson2 min read

    Alexis Allen Growing up in Eustis, Alexis Allen always knew she was meant

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  • Leesburg Attorney Shares Passion As Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

    By Cynthia McFarland4.1 min read

    Elaine Howard “Attorney by day, dinosaur fossil hunter whenever possible” may sound like

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