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Inquiring minds want to know (sort of) about these local stories. Story: Chris Gerbasi //

Commanding Officer Rob Robbins, foreground. Commanding officer with U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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

Get walking! Hats off to Let’s Walk Florida, a 12-week program, where residents are encouraged

Brendon Rogers. // Photo: Anthony Rao Executive director, Central Florida Film Festival Vital Stats Born

Austin McGrath. // Photo: Nicole Hamel He won first place in the Tractor Operations Contest

1. More than books! The library is a place where you can take a toddler

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

A Leesburg business gives local artists a unique venue. At many offices, employees are herded

Illustration: Megan Mericle Every day and with every meal, I’m living the dream. It’s a

Danielle Daugherty. // Photo: Anthony Rao Appearing in Style magazine has led to nice surprises.

1. Win one for the flipper! New restaurants pop up constantly around Lake County. Unfortunately,

Principal at Lake Hills School Robin Meyers. // Photo: Anthony Rao Vital Stats: Born in

Chris Treick. // Photo: Nicole Hamel Hatmaker Chris Treick keeps Derby fans in style. Chris

Deana McDuffie. // Photo: Nicole Hamel Dual enrollment student at Lake-Sumter State College and Tavares

Illustration: Megan Mericle Some journalists refuse to say it: plagiarism. And now, with stories ripped

Ivey Young. // Photo: Nicole Hamel Junior at Leesburg High School Vital Stats • Born

Elaine Howard. // Photo: Nicole Hamel Lawyer and paleontologist Vital Stats Born on military base

Justin Heet band members include: Front: Ric Stott and Bobby Croft. Back: Matt Kent, Kenny

Locals can enjoy the spectacular weather that April ushers in by taking a guided evening