My First Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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