People

Sidney Reynolds  Age 13 8th grader at South Sumter Middle School April 2025

Eric Nihill 73 years old Originally from Glenhead, NY Lives in the Village

Frank Pisani isn’t just any 90-year-old. He’s a singer, comedian, impressionist—and a man with

Maitland Keller Born & Raised in Royal, FL Has 5 children  Established Project

Cadence Whitehouse 18 years old Born and raised in Clermont  Family: Mom, dad,

The origin of the band “Nayme Brand” began with Kevin Baker’s adolescent humor and

Raeghan Fickett Junior at Mount Dora High School 17 years old 4.64 GPA

Brittany Rudolph-Montgomery 8th Grade English Teacher at The Villages Charter School  B.S. in

Sandra Fox’s creative side has enhanced every aspect of her life—from career to hobby.

Christian Slupe Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards COO, Seavin, Inc. VP Bachelor of Science

Amber van Rooyen 17 years old Steer showman at the Lake County Fair

For Jason Sansavera, the Leesburg Center for the Arts has been more than a

Elizabeth Johnson Education Foundation of Lake County Executive Director Former Interim Program Director

Meagann Goodridge 19 years old Junior at Florida State University Former Miss Leesburg

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

Beverly Steele Grew up in historic community of Royal Founded Young Performing Artists

Blaine Crowder 15 years old Qualified for Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Completed

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

Dustin Lavine Executive Director of Melon Patch Players Chair of Lake County Arts

Peyton Scott 17 years old SkillsUSA Secretary Air Force / Space Force Junior