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Valerie Belvu. // Photo: Douglas Tyler Real Life Christian Academy senior gets A’s while

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

Lyris Garcia. // Photo: Douglas Tyler U.S. military veteran and teacher makes an

These days, everybody thinks they’re a writer. Illustration: Megan Mericle Sad news today from the

1,000 books Hats off to W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora for offering the

Christina Adinolfi. // Photo: Anthony Rao Singer Christina Adinolfi spreads energy through her

Hope Barton. // Photos: Douglas Tyler Artist Hope Barton features Florida scenery at her Clermont

Kamryn Reynolds. // Photo: Douglas Tyler Miss Leesburg and senior at Leesburg High

Dr. Nitza Alvarez. // Photo: Douglas Tyler Cardiologist and women’s health advocate. Vital stats Born

It’s what’s for dinner: The Rock & Roll Dreams show serves up a generous portion

Illustration: Megan Mericle You’re not kidding anybody with those fake New Year’s resolutions. Happy New

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

Mistletoe Trot The Mistletoe Trot 5K and 10K Race has been a holiday tradition for

Mike Palma and friend. // Photo: Anthony Rao Ventriloquist Mike Palma brings audiences to life

Zayna JeBailey. // Photo: Douglas Tyler Montverde Academy senior is passionate about humanitarianism. Vital Stats

Illustration: Megan Mericle These thoughts come from the bargain bin of the mind. Just in

 Kammy Chapman. // Photo: Douglas Tyler 2019 Teacher of the Year knows all the angles

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

Motorcycle enthusiast Interviewer: James Combs // Photo: Anthony Rao Age: 72 Resides in Leesburg. Has

Inventor of the Pediatric Heatstroke Prevention Device. Interviewer: Victoria Schlabig ≈ Photo: Douglas Tyler Vital