People

Jeanelle Henderson   Born in Fort Myers, Florida Relocated to Leesburg around 2009 

The first children’s book Mary Reynolds authored was published about 37 years after she wrote

Tom Casey President of Red Sox Nation Club (RSNV, The Villages) Lifelong Boston

Jordan Mekhi Parker 18 years old  Born in Orlando, raised in Lake County

Seventy-one-year-old artist Uschi Lanier wasn’t inspired to add colors to her artwork until she

Michael David Huey Age 55 years  Fellowship of Christian Athletes Minister  Originally from

Maddux Bultema  17 years old  Born and raised in Mascotte GPA 4.7  Incoming

Susan Wendel is a fast painter, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t take breaks. 

Ruth White Director of the People Helpers Counseling Center of First Baptist Church,

The Plantation at Leesburg residents Beverly “Bev” Cole and Carleen Belfi have a remarkable

Syriah Williams Born and raised in Umatilla Senior at Eustis High School (EHS)

Lifelong passion unleashed Karen Jackson discovered her creative side decades ago. But as

Luke Yoakum Leesburg High School (LHS) senior 18 years old  Received Gold President’s

Evelyn Wilson From Leonia, New Jersey Has lived in Florida for 47 years

East Ridge High School in Lake County has a standout senior who's not just

Ty Kadur South Sumter High School Senior Born in Leesburg  18 years old

Barbara Gaines Groveland City Council Representative District 3 Former Public Servant for Federal

Alex Santoriello calls The Villages home now, but his singing and acting abilities have

Bill Doherty has built his career around a simple tenet: Music makes a difference.

Music has always been part of Kathleen Kane’s life. From singing in church to