Person of Interest

Orlando Health South Lake president inspired by family, community and the values instilled by leaders

She’s the incoming president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter. Photo: Anthony Rao

Local native on a mission to serve citizens and lead Clermont with an open mind

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman and public information officer serves 11 counties.  Photo:

Photo courtesy of Karen Elliot Executive director of Rafiki Foundation  is on a

Finding crumbs after hitting the ground running. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats 27 years old. 

Young Numismatist hopes to inspire other kids with her knowledge of coin collecting. Vital stats:

Reading transforms Eustis woman’s life. Photos: Douglas Tyler On paper, Johnnie Coley seemed pretty much

School resource deputy with Lake County Sheriff’s Office has heart for kids. Photo: Nicole Hamel

New Visit Lake director wants county to be a place where tourism comes naturally. Photos:

Steve Smith at Woodwinds Apartments, Clermont. Clermont man has heart for propelling people

Dr. Tracie Wilson treats every dog and cat with extra dose of TLC at Animal

Founder of Clermont Compassion strives to give back. Photos: Anthony Rao Vital Stats  22 years

Elections Support Director for Lake County Supervisor of Elections. Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats Has

Animal-lover is dedicated to serving her community Photos: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats: Originally from Orlando.

Executive director of the Faith Neighborhood Center in Groveland.  Photo: Nicole Hamel Vital Stats:  Has

Miss Florida 2019 is a homegrown, eighth-generation Floridian.  Vital Stats: Hometown: Clermont. Won Miss Florida

Michele Rigby Assad. // Photo: Douglas Tyler Former undercover officer for the CIA.

Marie Rich. // Photo by Anthony Rao Realtor, animal lover—and hippie. Vital Stats

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