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My First Time

  • My First Time: Ed Augustyn

    By Theresa Campbell2 min read

    A $50 dare led to worldwide adventure as cruise ship dance host.  Photo: Nicole Hamel

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  • My First Time: Doris Bloodsworth

    By Victoria Schlabig3 min read

    Inspired by growing up in South Lake, author recalls foray into publishing.  Photo: Nicole Hamel

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  • My First Time: Norm Stulz

    By Theresa Campbell2.1 min read

    Long-time jokester conquers COVID-19 with comedy. Photos: Nicole Hamel I am in my 40th year in

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  • My First Time: Don Landy

    By Victoria Schlabig2.5 min read

    A big, roly-poly ball of fur turned his world upside down.  Photo: Anthony Rao In

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  • My First Time: Phil Stokes

    By Gary Corsair1.6 min read

    Safe danger at 40 mph 100 feet off the ground. Photo: Nicole Hamel I wanted to

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  • My First Time: Chris Weatherman

    By Victoria Schlabig3.3 min read

    Survival expert recalls experience appearing “Alone” on reality TV Photo: Nicole Hamel I started into

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  • My First Time: Anne Rowe

    By Roxanne Brown2.3 min read

    Sorrento breeder will never forget night she delivered 14 puppies. Photos: Nicole Hamel My first

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  • My First Time: Shawn Flohre

    By James Combs3.7 min read

    Photo: Nicole Hamel Life and death decisions at 9,000 feet: The unforgettable firsts of a

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  • My First Time: Tanner Long

    By Akers Editorial1.8 min read

    Eustis fireman fights his first fire. Photo: Nicole Hamel The fire happened on Mother’s Day.

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  • My First Time: Raymond York

    By James Combs1.7 min read

    Fish & Wildlife Commission trapper recalls landing his first alligator. Photos: Nicole Hamel Going to

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  • My First Time: Leslie Campione

    By Akers Editorial2.1 min read

    Lake County Commission chairwoman navigates a pandemic.  Photo: Douglas Tyler Since the first positive case

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  • My First Time: Holly Dickerson

    By Theresa Campbell1.5 min read

      A Lady Lake mom recalls her first (and only) skydiving adventure. It was a

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  • My First Time: Bob Fulwider

    By Victoria Schlabig1.8 min read

    Bob Fulwider. // Photo: Nicole Hamel Tattoos should be earned, says artist from

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  • My First Time: Lisa Templin-Rayborn

    By Theresa Campbell1.6 min read

    Lisa Templin-Rayborn. // Photo: Douglas Tyler First speeding ticket teaches the lesson of

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  • My First Time: Dr. Claudia Thomas

    By Theresa Campbell1.6 min read

    Dr. Claudia Thomas. // Photo: Anthony Rao Orthopedic surgeon recalls falling in love

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  • My First Time: Kevin Von Maxey

    By James Combs1.8 min read

    Kevin Von Maxey. // Photo: Douglas Tyler A photo almost destroyed the language arts teacher’s

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  • My First Time: Petrina

    By Akers Editorial1.6 min read

    Entertainer finds a gig and a husband in The Villages. Interviewer: Chris Gerbasi ≈ Photo:

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  • My First Time: Dr. Hillary Stricklen

    By Leigh Neely2.5 min read

    Emergency room doctor shares a first-time experience as an intern. Interviewer: Leigh Neely // Photo:

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  • My First Time: Joe Shipes

    By Theresa Campbell2.1 min read

    Joe Shipes The bike man who doesn’t ride. Leesburg Partnership CEO reflects on

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  • My First Time: Larry Martin

    By Leigh Neely1.9 min read

    Larry Martin. // Photo: Anthony Rao A fish out of water becomes a convert on

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