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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

David Whittaker: ‘Life is a journey. Do the things that make you feel good, keep

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

A Clermont organization provides plenty of love and generosity.  Photos: Cindy Peterson A single parent

A Leesburg couple has dedicated their lives, and love, to children in need of care,

Thom Battisto and Toby Read to Sydney brings books, children, and trained therapy

‘Yoga changed my life tremendously for the better.’  Photo: Nicole Hamel The practice of yoga

A Clermont woman is known for going above and beyond to help wherever help is

A Leesburg couple, expecting nothing in return, helps homeless by way of a sandwich ministry

Volunteer Christine Cruz devoted to animals, people, and the environment.  Christine Cruz, 45, of Eustis,

Retiring executive of Lake Cares Food Pantry is eager about organization’s next phase.  Irene O’Malley

Howard Vesser helps low-income residents receive medical care.  He could have spent his retirement enjoying

Clermont pastor with a passion for helping people is making a world of difference getting

Joel Padilla goes above and beyond to help aspiring chefs. Chef Joel Padilla has a

Dianne Garvis provides children with disabilities, cancer patients, elderly, hospital patients, and more, with their