Person of Interest

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

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

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

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

Pat Caracciolo. // Photo by Douglas Tyler Dog groomer and civic leader. Interviewer:

Bob Bunell Scoutmaster of the Year Award/Troop 299 Interviewer: Angela Love // Photo: Anthony Rao

Diane Travis. // Photo by Nicole Hamel Councilwoman and duathlete Vital Stats Born in Chicago;

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

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

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