Person of Interest

Kristie Rocca Manager of Walk in the Woods, The Outpost BA in Environmental

10-year-old entrepreneur starts flourishing business 5th Grader at Seminole Springs Elementary Started “Not

Former pro football player scores points by empowering young people. Graduated from South

Kimberly Rose Grogan Clermont Main Street president and owner of Dash Sports shows

Lake Sumter State College’s first female president inspires others to reach for their dreams.

Lake County’s new tourism marketing manager promises fresh approach to drawing people in with

Clermont’s new city manager breaks from retirement to live, work, play, and make a difference

Though his professional baseball days are behind him, a Eustis High School graduate still has

Executive director of Lake County Museum of Art cherishes making each show and fundraiser a

Business partners had no qualms opening Marco’s Pizza in Wildwood during the pandemic and they

Sumter’s own fairy godmother makes special occasions magical for local women and teens in need.

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