Extraordinary People

Celebrating couples who elevate each other and our community. In this special feature,

Leyla D'Jermanos At just 16, Leyla D’Jermanos is already making waves in the

Larry Kehler, also known as Señor Fox If you need to get Larry

Athena Street At just 15, Groveland’s Athena Street is making a name for

Alexis Allen Growing up in Eustis, Alexis Allen always knew she was meant

Elaine Howard “Attorney by day, dinosaur fossil hunter whenever possible” may sound like

Andrea Reyes At just 17 years old, Andrea Reyes, a senior at Leesburg

Chef Keith Keogh Chef Keith Keogh fondly remembers having access to fresh food

Jordan & Will Crebs For almost four years, brothers Will and Jordan Crebs

Juliana Green Juliana Green graduated from Lake Sumter State College’s nursing program and

Carlos Solis Musician Carlos Solis escaped communist Cuba in 1961 and fled the

Awesome twosomes. Dynamic duos. Call them whatever you want. When it comes to community

MMA champion fighter teaches at risk kids how to overcome obstacles through discipline, hard

Putting life into perspective: every day is a blessing. Life always teaches lessons

Mount Dora couple works together to bring  beauty and tranquility into people’s homes.

Mount Dora senior making a name for himself locally hits movie scene. Film

Fast, not furious. Serious injuries have derailed the career of many runners but

Like mother, like son. This relationship is a slam dunk. Amy Betzer is

Published writer at 18 Not many seniors can say they had a book

Flexing his faith Even men with bulging biceps and rock-hard abs can have