People

Age 15/ Villages Charter School / Student Philanthropist How do you give back? I’m a

Owner of Tenaj Salon Institute & Salon Jaylee When and why did you decide to

Eva and her stepdaughter, Skyler, rescued and adopted a great horned owl. That experience sparked

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

FSU Hall of Fame Inductee Where did your basketball career begin? I grew up in

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

Police Dog Of The Year / Age: 4½ / Lake County Sheriff K-9 Training is

Age: 16 / First Academy / Student Ambassador What kind of activities are you involved

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

Executive Officer, Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter What is your no. 1 focus coming into

age 29/HVAC Student at Lake Tech Why did you go back to school? I was

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

How do you feel about being dubbed “Mr. Mount Dora”? I’m only one person in

Alternative Student of Nursing at LSSC Why have you decided to go back to school

Executive Director at Freedom Pointe in The Villages What is most rewarding to you working

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

Real Estate Mogul and Community Icon Where it all started: I came back from the

Age 15/Hagerty High School /Sailboat Skipper Building Interest: My family had a Hobie 18 when

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