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Ruben Vazquez uses his art skills to create the perfect smile. Photos: Nicole Hamel Around

Photo: Nicole Hamel Local man hasn’t let an illness stop him from finding

Charlie ‘Mack’ McGowan follows the sentiment: ‘Stay busy, live longer.’  Photos: Nicole Hamel “Dead on

Leesburg native’s first novel has been optioned into a movie by BCDF Pictures. Photo: Anthony

Designing woman rediscovers love of art.  Photos: Nicole Hamel Nicki Forde has loved art since

Drama class, performing on stage boosted Alan Hickey’s self-esteem as a teen. Acting is in

Clermont-based singer/songwriter Patrick Gibson finds new calling through music he hopes will inspire the world.

From left to right: Kairi Marrero , William Locke. Moving around the circle from

Nonagenarian Bill Van Riper delights by crooning on stage at venues around The Villages. Bill

Singer, songwriter, guitarist wants to use his talents to give back to those he is

Photos: Douglas Tyler Poet, writer and runner says it’s never too late to

Scott Humston uses his magical abilities to connect with people. Scott Humston knew that magic

  Popular Villages performer Dawn DiNome eager to take the stage as Sandy in musical ‘Grease.’   Photo: Nicole Hamel

Russell Bellamy creates hands-on sculptures.  Photos: Nicole Hamel Leesburg sculptor Russell Bellamy believes many people

Just like Lana Turner, Leesburg actress gets a big break.   Kat Kemmet. Remember the

Photo: Fred Lopez The intricate workings of old time pieces are a local