Photos: Nicole Hamel

Ski Beach Bar & Restaurant construction kick-off on Nov. 17 was attended by hundreds of people eager for a glimpse of what they can expect when Leesburg’s first Lakeside venue opens in the summer of 2022. Guests were treated to an exciting water ski-show, beer, wine, giveaways, and food samples of the Florisiana cuisine the Ski Beach Bar & Restaurant will feature. Owner Randy Keuntjes says the foods will be a fusion of Cajun, Creole, low country, barbecue, and Spanish flavors. The event was sponsored by Jenkins Auto Group of Leesburg.