Local Talent Profile

Story: Amanda Valderrama // Photo: Fred Lopez After an injury, local artist Carrie Knupp found

Photo by Brandon Helwig Tacko Fall is standing tall in the world of

If your idea of a “historian” is a rather bland, even boring personality, then you’ve

Story: Leigh Neely They are five guys who are full of energy and music. You can

Story: Theresa Campbell PHOTO: FRED LOPEZ “We all have a story to tell, and this

Author Ray Moore is a dapper Englishman who loves living in The Villages and writing

Photo: Fred Lopez The Historic State Theatre in Eustis keeps an eye on the future

Moonlight Players Theater in Clermont is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Founded by Jan

photo: fred lopez Back in 1951, ladies of the Leesburg Junior Women’s Club decided it

PHOTO: FRED LOPEZ This is the first in a series of articles featuring talent from

PHOTO: Fred Lopez Jeffrey Ryerson came to the expressive art he does now by way

It’s not a dog’s life, but dogs are James Quarterman’s life. The busy dog handler

The bright yellow cottage on McDonald Street in Mount Dora is the Coconut Cottage Inn,

Quilling is an ancient art form that dates back to the 15th century and may

Noah’s Art Studio is a bright place, filled with light and color. Paintings line the

Local writer, Dianne Venetta, is author of more than a dozen books. When she’s not

It wasn’t until five years ago that local singer and songwriter, Jeff Letourneau, picked up

AJ in Evolution (AKA AJ Fritscher) wasn’t always the rock star he is now. As

Tyler Haney has established himself as one of Lake County’s newest up-and-coming country acts with

It’s no surprise Randy Nolen became a singer/songwriter. He was born and raised in Nashville,