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352.435.HOME 10135 U.S. Hwy. 441, Suite 3, Leesburg, FL 34788 352.530.2665 1217 W Miller St., Fruitland Park, FL 34731 morrisrealtors.com

THERESA MORRIS 352.360.3736

THERESA@MORRISREALTORS.COM

THERESA SELLS A PROPERTY EVERY 29 WORKING HOURS!

STUNNING HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS GOLF COURSE with plenty of beautiful upgrades to include cathedral ceilings, granite counters, an office/den and more!

This well maintained home offers plenty of space to entertain... your favorite part of the home will be the lanai, where it takes in amazing views of lanai and you will enjoy spending time in your private spa. CHAIN OF LAKES ACCESS! MLS# G4850610 // $364,750.

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VILLAGE OF HACIENDA - SOUTH! This stunning Santo Domingo model home has been meticulously maintained by the original owner! Foyer opens to formal living/dining rooms with carpet floors (replaced in spring 2017). Kitchen recently remodeled approx.

4 years ago. Relax in the Florida Room or step outside onto the screen enclosed lanai and enjoy a glass of iced tea! MLS# G4852607 // $244,500.

138FT OF CHAIN OF LAKES FRONTAGE! Located in the desirable Palmora Park, This stunning 4/3.5 home is spacious and perfect for entertaining. Formal dining and living rooms with fireplace, plus oversized family room. Den could easily be used as 5th bedroom. Fish from your own dock and store your boat in the boat house with 2 lifts! MLS# G4850789 // $450,000.

MESMERIZING HOME with chain of lakes access!

Maintained 3/2 home on a beautiful 0.72 acre lot with new landscaping. Great room with volume ceilings and surround sound. Formal living and dining room.

The upgrades are endless in this stunning home to include plantation shutters, granite counters, crown moulding and more! NEW ROOF in 2017.

MLS#G4853864 // $298,900.

EXTRAORDINARY HOME Double door entry opens to formal living & dining rooms. Living room with fireplace, built in entertainment stand & flat screen tv that conveys. Kitchen “fit for a chef” with plenty of cabinets, granite counters, island & stainless steel appliances. Breakfast bar opens to Family room with laminate wood flooring, built in entertainment stand with surround sound system & tv that conveys. Double Pane Windows equals low electric bill.

Other upgrades to include crown moulding, recessed lighting, volume ceilings, home has been pressure washed and painted inside and out. Enjoy Summer BBQ’s under the covered/enclosed bird cage lanai. Beautiful views of small spring fed “Love Lake”. Golf course frontage & views of 14th tee and 13th green... watch people tee off or hit a hole in one! MLS# G4854808 // $389,900.

CHAIN OF LAKES ACCESS Formal living and dining rooms with 12ft ceilings. Kitchen with deep closet pantry. Office/den with custom built in desk/cabinets.

Family room with sliding doors opens to screened/ covered lanai with stunning views of the 18th green and clubhouse within walking distance. Irrigation system with 12 Zones. 2 car garage plus golf cart garage. 2 Separate HVAC Systems with 2 control Thermostats.

MLS# G4852358 // $374,990.

GOLF FRONTAGE...CHAIN OF LAKES ACCESS Enjoy “Gold Star” Expanded Toscano model with oversized 2 car garage with remote roll up screens plus Golf cart garage! Foyer opens to great room with dual ventless double sided fireplace and “Anderson” Hardwood Floors. Kitchen “Fit for the chef” with plenty of counter space and a breakfast bar overlooking great room. Plenty of upgrades to include 3 AC units, water filtration system, 10-12ft ceilings with crown moulding, Bug free outer walls injector wall tubing systems, 3 solar tubes, attic stairs, central vac, and so much more! Ask about our full upgrade list! Take in amazing golf course views from Florida room with AC/heat and newly installed double pane windows. Summer kitchen with grill, sink, and mini fridge. Hot tub with OZONE Sanitation system. Sellers to offer “Chain o Lakes Boat club” membership (Initiation fee paid, $7k) to include dock fees, maintenance and boat insurance... over 29+ boats to choose from! MLS# G5000379 // $544,900.

LOW MAINTENANCE LIFESTYLE! 2/2 upstairs unit within walking distance to downtown. Spacious Living/Dining combo with tile floors. Kitchen features granite counters, custom back splash, new hardware and faucets throughout. Bedrooms with vinyl wood plank like flooring and bathrooms with newly installed vanity’s. New ac in 2016 and new water heater in April 2017!

Monthly HOA fee covers water bill! This cute and cozy condo has it all... ALL ITS MISSING IS YOU! MLS# G5001433 // $64,900.

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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER COME SEE THIS WELL CARED FOR 3/2 one owner home in Bampton Village of The Plantations. Very private location at the end of the cul-de-sac with neighbors only on one side. Formal living and dining rooms are open to one another with laminate wood floors that lead to the dinette area, kitchen and family room.

352.516.0903

LYNN@MORRISREALTORS.COM

LAKEFRONT POOL HOME with a private boat DOCK on Picciola Island on LAKE GRIFFIN. Pontoon BOAT and outdoor smoker included with the purchase of this home! This three bedroom two bathroom home has been tastefully remodeled with quality finishes in all neutral tones. Entertain family and friends in this open floor plan with views of the lake from almost every room. Relax by the fireplace in the living room, pool side or sit on your very own dock while enjoying the sunset on the lake. The renovated kitchen has solid wood soft close cabinets with pulls, stainless steel appliances and granite counters and sink. Both bathrooms have also been renovated too. The master suite has a sliding glass door to the pool with a view of the lake. The indoor laundry room leads to the attached over-sized two car garage with room for additional storage. There is also a shed for even more storage. The furnishings are available with the right price so just bring your toothbrush and start enjoying the lake life.

LAKE FRONT POOL HOME with private boat DOCK and five bedrooms with four bathrooms, three car garage and almost 4000 square feet of living space. Built in 2003 by Shamrock Homes, this home has been meticulously kept with the view of LAKE EUSTIS being well thought out during the design process. Upon entering you see the lake views past the gorgeous floors. Formal dining and living rooms are in the front of the home and the great room is open to the kitchen and second dining area which have views of the lake and pool. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with designer granite counter tops, island, wood cabinets, walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry. French doors open to the balcony with lake views of sunrises and sunsets. The master suite has French doors and expansive views with an on-suite that has a private water closet, garden tub, dual sinks and a shower stall with bench. The family room also has views of the lake and pool and a fireplace and custom built in cabinetry. Enter the pool side lanai with summer kitchen which connects to a second master suite with French doors to the pool and lake and could be an in-law suite. Brand NEW roof and screen enclosure and freshly painted inside and out. A true gem on the chain of lakes whether you are retired or raising a family since this home has it all.

Rich LeMoyne Regional Manager NMLS#333158

725 E Alfred St. Tavares, FL 32778 352.408.5999 cell //352.742.1077 fax

We are committed and passionate professionals who puts our clients' best interests and satisfaction above all else.

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352.874.5906

KIM@MORRISREALTORS.COM

KIM CONNECTS… YOUR REAL ESATATE CONNECTION

ADORABLE, AFFORDABLE, AND A PERFECT PLACE for the winter months or all year around. 2nd floor location gives you a great view of pool. HOA includes exterior building, roof, basic cable, pest control, water, sewer, pool, & more! ONLY utility bill is electric and internet! $52,500

SPACIOUS AND SPECTACULAR! This truly stunning Lady Lake Home has peacefulness and beauty written all over it. From the moment you approach the gorgeous stone gated entry, you are blown away with this custom treasure. Boasting over 6,000 square feet, this home features a main house and detached two bedroom guest house situated over the large three car detached garage. Sitting on over 1.5 acres on Lake Berchfield, you have room to roam! Be prepared to be swept away when you open the front door and are greeted with a gorgeous wooden winding staircase and hand scraped wood floors. The Kitchen features gorgeous counters, top notch appliances, a convenient island, and spacious walk in pantry. Entertain with ease as you open the French doors to the large pool area with Summer kitchen, and oversized pool and deck with views of your peaceful property. Enjoy a private game room perfect for the pool table. The Master bedroom offers plenty of relaxation with a glass enclosed balcony suite. Washer and Dryer hook ups both upstairs and downstairs. You really must see this impressive home. The features are endless and the rooms are spacious. MLS# G4853859 // $789,000.

MAKE THIS CHESTERBROOK CONDO YOURS TODAY! This two bedroom condo is in Leesburg on the second floor. Chesterbrook offers a nice community pool, beautiful setting, and even a clubhouse. The monthly amenity fee includes water, pest control, trash, basic cable, exterior maintenance, lawn, pool and clubhouse.

MLS# G4850160 // $45,000.

PRESTIGIOUS BELLA VISTA IN HARBOR HILLS - 2016 built home with 3 bedroom, 2 bath and bonus office area.

Gorgeous porcelain wood style plank flooring, carpet and tile throughout. Gourmet kitchen with stunning quartz counter tops and an island. Spacious inside laundry room. Covered lanai for relaxing morning s or evenings and a 2 car garage with additional golf cart garage. So many features to this beautiful ‘new” home located within this gated community. Move in ready... MLS# G4854199 // $309,900.

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COOPER HOWE RESIDENTIAL SALES

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS POPULAR 55+ COMMUNITY IN LEESBURG, 2/2 newer HVAC unit, hot water heater, and refrigerator. Covered lanai to enjoy the outside. Oversized 1 car garage and all the walls have peg board. LOW MONTHLY FEES. Loads of activities to choose from. Indoor heated pool and spa, recreation buildings, tennis and more!

MLS# G4849513.

ZONED RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL 10.5 acres close to middle school. Priced to sell.

Only $70,000 for 10.5 acres.

MLS# G4851763 // $70,000.

352.267.0770

JOLEEN@MORRISREALTORS.COM

THE RESULTS WILL MOVE YOU!

LEESBURG’S HIDDEN SECRET! 55+ IN SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS. WATERFRONT WITH UPDATES AND UPGRADES GALORE!! Remodeled home situated on a cul d sac. Freshly painted, NEWER FLOORING, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, NEW SOLID SURFACE COUNTER TOPS, updated bathrooms, new light fixtures, ALL APPLIANCES STAY EVEN THE WASHER AND DRYER. NEW ROOF IN 2004 AND NEWER A/C. 119 FEET ON THE WATER. MLS# G4853243 // $179,900.

LOW ON INVENTORY. EVERYTHING IS SELLING.

FABULOUS FIND IN ROYAL HARBOR 55+ COMMUNITY WITH UPGRADES GALORE... 2220 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA. IMMACULATE AND READY TO MOVE INTO WITH SO MANY EXTRAS. 3 bedrooms 2 bath split plan OPEN AND SPACIOUS with 2 car garage.

MLS# G4852453 // $275,000.

If you are thinking about buying or selling please call me for a free market analysis. Let me show you what your home is worth in todays market!

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352.255.5710

MICHAEL@MORRISREALTORS.COM

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THIS AMAZING RIVER RETREAT. Follow the beautiful and scenic Ozello trail to find your own slice of heaven. Sitting on a gorgeous .74 acre lot with water as far as you can see, this two bedroom home has a large Family room, remodeled kitchen with beautiful cabinets, granite counters,stainless steel appliances, a nice island in the kitchen for entertaining, neutral colors, and beautiful flooring. Thanks to Irma, you get an amazing new roof as well!

Bring the boat because you have the perfect place for it! The large boat dock has plenty of deck space and a separate cleaning station for your big catch. The detached storage shed is perfect to store those water toys. Most of your evenings will probably be spent where most of your mornings will be spent... on the gorgeous back porch relaxing with the incredible views. You will feel secluded in this location with a private feel. You just cannot replace this amazing view of the water! MLS# G4854658 // $465,000.

INSPECTIONS: • Move in walk thru inspection in writing along with photographs of the property conditions at the time of lease signing and when tenant vacates • Bi-Annual inspection of occupied property

• Handle complete eviction process • Operate within the Landlord Tenant Law • Comply with Federal “Fair Housing Act”

• Handle repairs with licensed, insured and bonded vendors

FOR OWNERS: • Monthly and annual income and expense reports along with 1099 statement • We can pay mortgage payments from rental income if desired by owner

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Let us manage your rental property.

Call us today at 352.365.6900.

TREY@MORRISREALTORS.COM

RENTAL ANALYSIS: • Recommendation on how to get the most from your property • Analysis based on comparable properties and market movement

MARKETING: • Online with Multiple Listing Service • Zillow.com • Yard Signage • Local media outlets (Daily Commercial, The Daily Sun, Style Magazine)

OCCUPIED PROPERTIES: • All adult applicants are prescreened for credit, criminal and eviction history • All lease agreements are prepared by an attorney • Collect and handle all payments (rent, security deposit, pet deposits) • Post late payment notices

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LAKE GRIFFIN WATERFRONT POOL HOME! Lake Griffin Waterfront Pool Home! This immaculate and extremely well kept home sits on a beautiful piece of property with direct waterfront to the Harris chain of lakes and is complete with a custom boat dock with hoist and entertaining deck area. Move right in to this remodeled slice of heaven without having to do a thing. The inside has ceramic tile and beautiful wood floors, crown molding, a custom stone accented fireplace, upgraded fans and lighting throughout, and neutral colors. The kitchen has stunning granite with a convenient island, all stainless steel upgraded appliances, custom crown molded cabinetry, a decorative range hood, water softener and even a large breakfast bar great for entertaining.

There’s plenty of storage and counter space in this kitchen! The bathrooms also feature custom tile work and upgrades. You will probably spend most of your time entertaining on the oversized pool lanai with the beautiful salt water pool and spa featuring a stone waterfall and a view of the lake that will take your breath away. This home is truly a one of a kind and you will not be disappointed. Schedule your viewing today and take this opportunity to own on the Lake in Lake County! Call Lena Williams 352-636-4488.

MLS# G4850548 // $449,900.

LUXURY RESORT STYLE LIVING ON CHAIN OF LAKES! Large foyer with coat closet and custom laid tile. Separate formal living room with plantation shutters, crown molding and wood floors. Large great room with volume ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding and wood floors. Half bath with pedestal sink and wood floors is convenient for guests.

Stunning kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinets with separate island and appliances to include double refrigerator and freezer, full size range top moved with pot filler double wall oven, built-in microwave dishwasher and disposal. Large snack bar opens to oversized breakfast area with crown molding.

Great room opens through recessed glass sliding doors to oversize under roof covered lanai area. Huge Master suite is "fit for a king" with tray ceiling and plantation shutters. Master bath with deep oversized walk in closet, his and her vanities, walk in shower with two heads. Bedroom 2 with walk-in closet and own private bath that also leads to the lanai area could be considered a second master bedroom door leading to exterior lanai area could be a future pool area. Bedrooms 3 and 4 with "Jack and Jill" bath with double sinks and tub/shower combo.

Wonder upstairs to your in law suite... living room area leads to bedroom 5 with pocket door and private bath with walk in shower. Deep oversized 2 car garage with circular driveway and side entry. Inside laundry room with two sets of front loading washer and dryer whirlpool elite. This home is roomy beyond measure, CALL TODAY! Theresa Morris 352-360-3736.

MLS# G4853755 // $549,900. morrisrealtors.com

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STREM REALTOR®

352.978.3428

SCOTT@MORRISREALTORS.COM

SERIOUS ABOUT SELLING MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY NEAR THE VILLAGES! 100+/- acres! Beautiful rolling hills and elevations, no mineral right conflicts, low taxes, and it’s own private lake! This size, location, and beauty cannot be duplicated! Land cleared, save for some oak trees. Developers: This property has the potential for development into 5 acre tracts, many with lake frontage! Would also make the perfect homestead property! $1,250,000.

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! Grandeur, charm, and plenty of character define the acclaimed historic Berckman House, just minutes from The Villages in peaceful Fruitland Park! This 3/2.5 property features numerous upgrades, and zoning allows for commercial/ professional as well as residential uses. Workshop/ garage/office has been updated and has working AC. Additional building lot is included in asking price!

MLS# G4850082 // $199,900.

25+/- ACRES INCLUDING 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE! Ready for re-development, property is also preliminarily approved for 48 bed assisted living facility overlooking the beautiful hills, ponds and greenspace scenery of the golf course area. Prime investment opportunity. Call for more details on development ideas!

MLS# G5001006 // $499,900.

PRICE REDUCED! Nice, well maintained building perfectly located in growing downtown Leesburg, currently used as a house of worship, many uses possible at this site, public utilities, please call agent for more details! MLS# G4859535 // $124,900.

10+/- ACRES IN GROWING AREA OF LEESBURG surrounded by existing numerous retirement communities, and turnpike access and the new south lake medical facility within 1 mile. Potential golf cart access to nearby 1,500 home retirement community.

Preliminary meetings with the City of Leesburg find annexation into city limits with connection to nearby city utilities possible. MLS# G4855207 // $750,000.

26.10 ACRES mixed use development site on signalized corner of US HWY 441 & Sadler Rd. Deceleration/turn lane and cross traffic road cut already in place on 441 and Sadler Rd will be a main interchange to the new 429/Wekiva Expressway extension connection Mount Dora to metro Orlando and Sanford. Call Scott Strem.

MLS# G4852054 // $2,600,000.

DIRECT FRONTAGE ON S. BAY ST/HWY 19S, IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN EUSTIS! Building is 2,040 +/- sq.ft. on large corner lot with plenty of parking available. Property has a clean phase 1 study and 400 amp/3 phase electrical, zoned general commercial for a variety of uses! Very visible location in very busy high traffic area! MLS# G4835045 // $279,900.

PRICE REDUCED - ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY! 70 ACRES WATERFRONT ISLAND/PENINSULA NEAR THE VILLAGES! Property features over 3,300 waterfront feet on Little Lake Henderson with connections to adjoining waterways as well. Prime opportunity for residential, multifamily, commercial, or medical/professional related development. The newest Villages center/square is just 15 minutes away and property is also close to I-75 and other major thoroughfares, as well as major hospitals. Walking this land is like stepping back in time to Old Florida, with its majestic cypress trees, spanish moss, and pristine water frontage, property would make a beautiful retreat destination - owner even has survey showing 2 springs on the property! Historic downtown with shopping and restaurants and numerous waterfront parks and remarkable paved biking trails (including the famous Withlacoochee State Trail) are just 2-3 minutes from the property. Please call agent for more details on this awesome opportunity!

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NOSTALGIC CHARM AWAITS YOU WITHIN THIS 1926 HISTORIC HOME Located in Howey In The Hills. The owners of this four bedroom four bath traditional pool home have kept portions as they were when built... stunning original wood floors, fireplace in living room and the charming wrap around front porch. The home has been re-wired and plumbed and did undergo an addition in 2008. There is a family room, formal living room and a formal dining room. Three of the bedrooms are with the original house.

One has a Jack and Jill bath and the other has its own private bath with claw leg tub. The kitchen was remodeled to include granite counter tops, top of the line stainless appliances and island complete with sink and electric.

The cozy family room has a wood burning fireplace, engineered Hardwood flooring and french doors that lead out to the pool/ patio. The Master Suite is located up the Sea-grass lined stairs and includes a 10x10 walk in closet, wood burning fireplace and private balcony overlooking the pool. The Master bath has corner garden tub, dual sinks and a large double head walk in shower. Paradise awaits with the screened in lanai with pool and spa accented with a serene waterfall. There is also a 20 x 23 detached 2 car garage located on the side of the home.

So many features:custom door molding, 6 burner gas stove, 2 AC units and an unfinished basement. Timeless elegance throughout. Please call to schedule a tour of this Historic beauty. Call Lena Williams 352-636-4488 or Camie Kennedy 352-408-4668. MLS# G5001526 // $459,000.

2 HOMES 1 LOW PRICE! Room for everyone with 3/2 plus an office that could be 4th bedroom and a 1/1 detached In Law Suite with a living and dining room and kitchen... a perfect guest retreat! Enjoy entertaining on your relaxing patio and backyard with fire pit. This is a MUST SEE! Call Theresa Morris 352-360-3736.

MLS# G5001476 // $199,000.

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352.400.8686

KWYNN@MORRISREALTORS.COM

POOL HOME! 3/3 home on a half acre lot offers tons of upgrades to include new windows throughout in 2016, Heat and Air replaced in 2011/2012 approx., and Electric panel newly installed. You will appreciate that the irrigation system and pool has a separate well = LOW WATER BILL! Security system. Formal living and dining room with laminate wood flooring. Entertain with the built in bar area in Family Room. Relax by the Pool and enjoy the peace and quite.

MLS# G4852041 // $229,900.

PLENTY OF PRIVACY yet just minutes the Villages! Foyer opens to living/great room with laminate wood floors and a stunning floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace. Kitchen features breakfast bar, tile floors and tons of cabinet storage.

Spend most of your time entertaining on the covered and screened in lanai taking in your .52 acres of pure relaxation. Detached 2 car garage. Quiet location.. yet just minutes to The Villages Brownwood Square.. featuring food, shopping, and a movie theater! MLS# G4852772 // $194,900.

ADORABLE AND AFFORDABLE! Perfect for investors or first time home buyers... This 2/2 home is situated on over a quarter acre lot in a great location. New roof and AC in 2008.. and plenty more upgrades, Call for full details! MLS# G4855184 // $104,900.

ESTATE HOME... 10 ACRES! Gated entry leads you to this meticulously maintained estate home featuring a large barn with stables and workshops, multi-purpose facility, and more! You will immediately fall in love with the home inside and out! Plenty of room to entertain with formal living, dining rooms or outside by the pool with a stunning summer kitchen sure to impress.

MLS# G4837198 // $1,099,000.

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PRESTIGIOUS BELLA VISTA IN HARBOR HILLS 2016 built home with 3/2 and bonus office area. Gorgeous porcelain wood style plank flooring, carpet and tile throughout. Gourmet kitchen with stunning quartz counter tops and an island. Covered lanai for relaxing mornings or evenings and a 2 car garage with additional golf cart garage. So many features to this beautiful ‘new” home located within this gated community. Move in ready...

MLS# G4854199 // $309,900.

CORNER LOT IN HARBOR HILLS Striking home on over sized lot. Spacious feel with split bedroom plan and vaulted ceiling. Enclosed back room (Florida/ bonus room). Galley style kitchen with walk in pantry and custom granite. Master suite with his/her walk in closets. Tile and hard wood flooring with wood plank tile throughout. Can be a three bedroom but third bedroom is currently utilized as office without closet. Also, newer ac and water heater.

A true gem! MLS# G4848680 // $255,900.

352.408.4668

CAMIE@MORRISREALTORS.COM

CAMIE CAN!

THE VILLAGES - VILLAGE OF SANTIAGO Great Location! 2/2 block/ stucco Courtyard Villa with newer (less than 5 year old) water heater. Ceramic tile and laminate throughout. Living/ dining room combo. Walk in closet in Master bedroom. Brick paver lanai and low maintenance landscaping! (no grass). Move in ready and waiting for you! MLS# G4851226 // $184,900.

HIGHLAND LAKES 3/2 block constructed home with no rear neighbors. New open concept kitchen with granite counter tops and custom back splash. Large enclosed Florida room plus extra screened lanai. Two car garage, inside laundry, newer roof (2012) and water heater (2016). Very well maintained - sure to impress.

MLS# G4854135 // $199,999.

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BROMLEY VILLAS LOCATION IS KEY! 2/2 Colony Patio Villa with inside laundry. Beautiful laminate wood flooring. No carpet in this house! Eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and closet pantry. Living/ dining room combination. Newer AC. Come take a peek!

MLS# G4853091 // $162,000.

STUNNING “SAM IRVIN” CUSTOM BUILT 3/2 pool home on half acre lot on golf course. The home has been completely remodeled. Home boasts 5184 sq ft including pool area, garage and open areas. Beautiful Anderson hickory wide plank wood flooring, custom made moldings around windows and doors along with crown moldings on the ceilings. The kitchen features 42” cabinets, stainless steel appliances, (new) one level quartz counters custom carrara back splash. Master suite is accented with shadow tray ceiling with built in lighting. Paradise beyond the back door with a 2,004 sq. ft. outdoor area (featuring salt water, 33’ x 15’, pool) and custom stone fireplace with travertine marble hearth and top. Many upgrades: Pella E Glass 3 pane windows with built in blinds, 4 ton- Trane AC/ heating unit and tiled 2 car+ golf cart garage. SO MUCH MORE, ASK FOR BROCHURE FOR ALL EXTRA’S. MLS# G4854102 // $599,000.

Rich LeMoyne Regional Manager NMLS#333158

725 E Alfred St. Tavares, FL 32778 352.408.5999 cell //352.742.1077 fax

We are committed and passionate professionals who puts our clients' best interests and satisfaction above all else.

Our team’s determination to cater to our clients' specific needs coupled with our market expertise, attention to detail and superior negotiating skills allows you to receive first class service.

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407.921.8083

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EXTRAORDINARY with CHAIN OF LAKES ACCESS! UPGRADES GALORE.... 3/2.5 plus den/office with french doors. Formal dining room with wall of built in lighted china cabinet. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and island. Master suite with his & her walk in closet and vanities, garden tub for “ bubble bath” relaxation, separate shower with bench seat. Expansive 20 x 20 screened lanai with canvas covered “birdcage” and tiled floor. Brick paver driveway leads to oversized 2 car garage with golf cart access. Community offers a 24 Hour Manned Gated Security, optional golf/social memberships, tons of activities and MLS# G5001575 // $339,000.

DON’T MISS THIS ONE OF A KIND HOME! This custom built home has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings with wood beams, a spacious kitchen that has beautiful custom cabinets, large rolling island, side breakfast nook with bay window and eat in bar. It sits on close to half an acre corner lot and is surrounding by mature landscape. There is a 28 x 18 detached workshop/garage and a 21 x 20 detached carport. Enjoy the quietness of the country and the beauty of the vegetation while living very close to the villages, shopping centers and restaurants. MLS #G5001030 // $130,000.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME in The Preserve at Oak Hill! This beautiful Equestrian Community offers miles of riding trails. Just minutes from Brownwood The Villages, I-75, and the Gulf Coast. This 21+ acres has more than enough space to build your home, barn, pool and still plenty of pasture for your horses to graze.

MLS# G4854669 // $215,900.

ESTATE HOME ON 31 ACRES! Plush zoysia grass, camphor trees and stunning views of the lake add to the beauty of this estate. Tons of feautres to include... steel reinforment through-out, hand crafted Vermont cedar doors, custom wood work, soapstone kitchen countertops and sink, brand new (2017) stainless steel appliances, crown molding, tile and wood flooring. Upstairs includes formal dining and dining, family room with fireplace and grand master suite.

Located downstairs you will find a large great room, kitchenette, second master suite, additional guest room, bonus room and more! The serene setting will lead you to spend most of your time on the back porches with breathtaking views of Lady Lake. MLS# G4841315 // $955,000.

RESORT STYLE LIVING WITH GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE is found at this gorgeous and upgraded 3/3, plus 2 Car garage! You will enjoy many things from maintenance free lush lawn to private balcony views of well renown El Campeaon Golf Course! HOA IS OPTIONAL. Approx. 10 miles to turnpike, you can venture to Orlando fun and more!

MLS# G4842841 // $329,900.

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EASY LIVING AVAILABLE NOW IN THIS ADORABLE 2/1.5 CONDO. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LIVING/DINING COMBO. Recent updates to include all new paint, carpet upstairs, fans, fixtures, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc. Boat parking available in neighborhood. Just a few miles from Hope Boat ramp and Eaton’s beach! $125,000.

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LAKE WEIR WATERFRONT HOME! This adorable 2/1 cottage is the perfect home for a weekend getaway or rental.

Owner completely redid the home in 2008. New plumbing and electrical updates included. Main home is a 2/1 with open floor plan. Hard wood floors through out. Living/dining combo over looks lake. Kitchen with breakfast bar and closet pantry. Enjoy sunsets on your back open patio. Additional 1/1 was made for guest in small additional shed. The big seller of this home is the entertaining area. Bring the party here! Large kitchen area with bar. Pool table area. 2 additional bathrooms. Outdoor fire pit. Bring your boat! Large beach area is perfect for volleyball tournaments. Call today! MLS# G4847050 // $599,900.

BRING YOUR FAMILY, ANIMALS AND TOYS… this house has room for it all! Brick pavers welcome you up to the double door entrance. 200 year old solid oak floors through out. 3,300 sq ft outside. Pool with gorgeous rock spa, built in bar area with grill, ice maker, and mini fridge. Full inlaw suite with kitchen, dining, living, one full bedroom and bathroom. A man’s dream come true with this additional garage for all his toys. RV parking with electric hook up. MLS# G4852562 // $750,000.

COUNTRY LIVING WITH THE CONVENIENCES OF BEING JUST MINUTES TO TOWN! This custom built home was built in 2008. Open floor plan concept with large great room with tray ceilings, wood burning fireplace and french doors. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counter tops, center island, built in wine storage, closet pantry and stainless steel appliances. Master suite with tray ceilings features 2 walk in closets, walk-in shower with double shower heads, jetted tub and his and her sinks. Large bedrooms #2 and #3 with double closets each....great storage room! Guest bathroom with double sinks and large double shower head walk in shower. Office/den could easily make another bedroom with the addition of a closet. Inside utility with wash sink and storage area. Screened in back porch with hot tub that conveys. Open patio area is great for entertaining. Built in fireplace.

Beautiful majestic oaks on the property. “Cook shed” is perfect for grilling outside. Bring your horses...barn with water hookup. No HOA. Just a couple miles from The Villages shopping, restaurants and hospital. $399,900 G4853227

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PRICED TO SELL QUICK! Spacious 2100sqft living 3/2 plus 2 Car Garage. Foyer leads to formal living room with tile floors. Huge kitchen with island opens to family room. Kitchen features 42’’ upper maple cabinets with crown, tiled backslash, under and over cabinet lighting, dual built in garbage cans, large closet pantry, upgrades stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and a large closet pantry. Split bedroom plan with volume ceilings and entire house is tiled flooring throughout. Bedroom 2 and 3 share bonus playroom/den with closet. Could easily be 4th bedroom! MLS# G5000993 // $209,900.

START LIVING THE DREAM in this amazing 2 Bedroom 2 Bath home with a remodeled kitchen and Master Bath.

Located on a corner lot with approximately 1,300+/- Sq. Ft. of living area. Florida Room and inside laundry. Carport and 1 car garage with work shop and storage. Call Joan today and make an appointment. 352-516-6843.

MLS #G4853059 // $84,900.

2 HOMES 1 LOW PRICE! Room for everybody with 3/2 plus office that could be 4th bedroom and a 1/1 detached In Law Suite. Foyer opens to a spacious floor plan that is perfect for everyday living or entertaining.

Formal living room with carpet floors. Step outside to your relaxing patio, a perfect place for summer cook outs! Detached In Law Suite features a 1/1 with a living room, dining room, kitchen and Terrazzo floors throughout... a perfect guest retreat!

MLS# G5001476 // $199,000.

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3/2 ON CUL-DE-SAC with no rear neighbors! Exceptional home with open living room, breakfast nook, spacious Florida room (under heat/ air), large inside laundry room and 2 car garage. Laminate wood flooring, patio, paver driveway and 2 AC units. You’ll love this one, and priced to move! MLS# G5001327 // $213,750.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this beautiful waterfront piece of property. If you have ever dreamed of living on the beautiful Harris chain of lakes, here is your opportunity. With almost 100 feet of lakefront, this is the absolute perfect setting. Don’t wait!!

MLS# G4850317 // $125,000.

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WELCOME HOME to this Wingspread beauty! Located on a gorgeous 1.29 acre lot in a cul de sac, you will love the peaceful feel of this home. This home was custom built and boasts over 2,600 sq.ft. Featuring 4/4, there’s space for everyone. The master is over 300 sq.ft. itself and has an incredible bathroom featuring separate double granite sinks, a corner garden tub, beautiful tile work, a large shower and tons of closet space. The master has french doors leading to the screened lanai. In fact, there are four sets of doors leading to the outside screened area. The beautiful tile and stunning wood floors throughout give this home a warm feel. Entertaining is easy in the large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, a double wall oven, stainless steel appliances including a brand new dishwasher, granite counter tops and a beautiful breakfast bar. The living room built-ins have plenty of display space and storage. You will also appreciate the built-in desk area, over-sized laundry room, central vacuum, oversized 3-car garage, 2 zone AC system, crown moulding, extra closet space, screen enclosed lanai with beautiful views of your property, and the lovely neighborhood of Wingspread! Don’t pass this one up. MLS# G4854769 // $469,000.

ESCAPE TO PEACE AND QUIET with this 1.27 acre Lady Lake home featuring Majestic oaks and mature landscaping adding to the beauty of this 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home. The tiled foyer leads to a living room and office with custom built-in bookshelves and desk. Serve dinner in your dining area or at the breakfast bar in the roomy, cheerful kitchen. The sunken great room offers an open spacious feel and includes a wood burning fireplace. Two bedrooms are conveniently located downstairs. An open stairway, overlooking the great room, leads to the spacious master bedroom with a balcony overlooking the pool and property. Beat the heat in the enclosed screened pool including a wooden deck ideal for entertaining. Enjoy the over sized detached 3 car garage for added storage. Close to town and The Villages yet still in the country. MLS# G5001194 // $290,000.

SET DOWN ROOTS in this fabulous 3BR Fruitland Park home.

Your just minutes to 466A near the new section of The Villages.

Trees frame the lovely corner lot with a privacy fence for the backyard. The entire house is completely tiled. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, roof was replaced in 2005, new gutters were added in 2017, the fence is approximately 2 years old and the home was painted 6 months ago. One car attached garage and extra storage with an exterior 10x20 shed.

Relax on your back deck with complete privacy and enjoy the peace and quiet. MLS# G5000798 // $124,900.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS fabulously located 3/2 home plus detached 3 car garage in the beautiful town of Lady Lake, close to The Villages. Plenty of room for the whole family with a formal living room, family room/ den and a enclosed lanai. The septic drain field was replaced in 2017, the A/C is approximately 6 years old, roof is approximately 10 years old, and water heater is approximately 8 years old. MLS#G5000491 // $169,900.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FRUITLAND PARK ACREAGE Emmaus Road offers a serene setting with a one way street. The homes surrounding this lot are beautiful and custom built. This community is close to The Villages and also feels like you are away from the hustle and bustle.

MLS# G4853087 // $39,900.

CORNER LOT IN HARBOR HILLS Striking home on over sized lot. Spacious feel with split bedroom plan and vaulted ceiling.

Enclosed back room (Florida/ bonus room). Galley style kitchen with walk in pantry and custom granite. Master suite with his/her walk in closets. Tile and hard wood flooring with wood plank tile throughout. Can be a three bedroom but third bedroom is currently utilized as office without closet. Also, newer ac and water heater. A true gem! MLS# G4848680 // $255,900.

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he quest to travel at high speeds on land has gripped man since the days of the first auto race in 1895, when the winner averaged a blistering 15 mph while driving from Paris to Bordeaux, France, and back, according to britannica.com.

More than 120 years of improvements in design, innovation, and technology have transformed the automobile from little more than a wagon with a motor to a highperformance machine. Today, Indianapolis 500 racers average more than 150 mph and hit top speeds in the 230s.

And still, man wants more. The neverending race to produce the world’s fastest car changes annually, if not daily, depending on the latest model to come off the line.

Here are the world’s five fastest “supercars” that legally can be driven on the streets—theoretically anyway— according to digitaltrends.com:

Koenigsegg Agera RS

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The subject of top speed is open to debate, however.

Hennessey, a Texas manufacturer, also has a Venom F5 model that unofficially reached a staggering 301 mph, and other top-five lists have different candidates as well. Dodge promotes its Challenger SRT Demon as the “world’s fastest 0-60 production car” at 2.3 seconds, though its top speed with standard tires is 168 mph, says roadandtrack.com.

There’s little debate about why men love fast cars, says Thiago Casal de Rey, who restores vintage vehicles at Rey Classic Cars in Eustis and also races a Ferrari and a Lamborghini.

“Speed brings adrenaline. It’s like once you have it, you want to have it again,” he says. “Once you push the gas pedal, the car is out of control, but you can control it, and that brings adrenaline. It makes you happy. It makes you smile. That is why we like so much these powerful cars.”

Of course, you probably won’t see a Koenigsegg or a Bugatti zipping through rush-hour traffic on U.S. Highway 441. They’re specialty cars made more for “art” than practicality, says Bruce Anderson, owner and chief mechanic at Maranello Autosport in Eustis.

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But you can find an array of exotic sports cars—Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati—at Maranello, where Bruce repairs and restores them for a surprisingly large clientele in Lake County and beyond. His shop is “crazy busy” thanks to private collectors who send their cars from around the state and country.

Some models made by Ferrari and Lamborghini can reach the 195-210 mph range, says Joe Sabatini, founder and CEO of the Festivals of Speed. The Eustis-based business stages luxury car showcases locally at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, elsewhere around the state, as well as in Atlanta.

Typically, about 60 percent of the show cars are privately owned, while the other 40 percent are provided by carmaker sponsors. While some auto enthusiasts are interested in rare, collectible cars, younger collectors between ages 25 and 50 are more likely to look for flash, horsepower, and speed, Joe says.

“They like to say, ‘I’ve got the car with the most horsepower’ or ‘My car goes faster than yours,’” he says.

“They’re interested in the engineering, the design, and the style, and cars like Ferrari and Lamborghini are all beautiful cars. Overall, they like to be seen driving a beautiful car to make an impression.”

Bruce, whose business is involved in racing, says a sense of adventure and competition feed man’s need for speed.

And collectors’ passion for fast cars may depend on where they were born.

“If they’re European, that’s what they know. It’s in their blood,” he says. “Americans are more about collecting and not necessarily driving as fast.”

Bruce naturally loves to drive fast, too, and he lives vicariously through racers by working on their cars.

“There’s nothing like these cars…the sound, the way they look, the way they perform,” he says. “There’s nothing in the world like it.”

Yet, one vehicle was out of this world. Modern supercars are like horse-drawn carriages compared to the Thrust supersonic car, which was powered by two jet engines and became the first and only vehicle to break the sound barrier, according to Guinness World Records. In 1997 at Black Rock Desert, Nevada, Andy Green realized the dreams of many men by driving the Thrust to a land-speed record: 763 mph.

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ontoons, once thought of as the ugly, slow vessels of the boating world, continue to make waves in the marketplace.

In fact, they represent one-third of new boat sales, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Their popularity has grown locally among avid boating enthusiasts who appreciate the boat’s diversity.

They can be used for all-out lounging or as tow boats to pull skiers and tubers. Their large decks offer ample space to entertain family and friends. And, of course, they can accommodate the faithful fisherman.

Therefore, it’s little surprise that local boat dealerships sell more pontoons than any other type of boat. Just ask Sharon Nobles, owner of Nobles Marine in Leesburg. The Suntracker Bass Buggy 18 is the company’s top-selling boat and is especially popular with residents of The Villages. The 20foot boat is powered by a

60-horsepower, four-stroke Mercury engine “This is a great boat because you could be fishing while your wife reads a book or drinks a margarita,” Sharon says. “You can also use this boat to take your friends on a sunset cruise.

Simply put, it offers the best of all worlds.”

Scott Showalter, owner of Triangle Marine Center in Tavares, has enjoyed equal success selling Bennington pontoon boats, which range in size from 16 to

30 feet. Some go as fast as 45 mph, making them ideal to pull skiers, tubers, and wakeboarders.

“They are very versatile, easy to maneuver, and ideal for our lakes and the type of boating we do here,” Scott says. “Bennington is the topselling pontoon boat in the country. It’s a very qualityconscious boat line.”

Those who venture to Astor Marine can purchase a Smoker Craft pontoon boat without having to sacrifice speed. Owner Georgia Palmer

says some of the pontoons she sells can reach speeds up to 67 mph.

“When people see how fast they go, they’re all smiles because they’ve never seen anything like it,” she says. “It’s basically a pontoon boat on steroids.

The pontoon market is extremely hot not only in Lake County but the rest of the country, as well. You have plenty of space to walk around, fish, or just suntan.”

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ed Wing Restaurant has the old, rustic hunting lodge feeling, with mounted critters on the wall and a man-pleasing menu filled with exotic game meats, including wild boar, bison, gator tail, elk, quail, duck, frog legs, game sausage, and sometimes ostrich.

Red Wing, at 12500 State Road 33 in Groveland, has been around since 1948. Patrick Borsey has been owner since 2005.

“It’s in the middle of nowhere, which makes it a fun destination to go to,” Patrick says. “And the first thing you see are the deer antlers when you walk into the restaurant.”

Quail, fried green tomatoes, and the hunter’s platter of three game items, which can include grilled or fried quail, elk sausage, RED WING boar chop, or grilled duck breast, are

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“Repeat business is what keeps us in business,” says Patrick, who notes the menu is not entirely on the wild side. Red Wing also offers grilled chicken breast, salads, soups, steaks, seafood, pork chops, side dishes, and fruit cobblers.

Graffiti Junktion, 2400 S. Highway 27, Clermont, is hailed as one of the coolest sports bars with graffiti art on the walls, a full bar, more than 15 TVs with each airing a different game, and a menu filled with hearty burgers with a variety of toppings.

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“Guys love our big burgers, the wraps, and that our nachos are a huge portion,” kitchen manager Michael Drnek says. “We have great beer specials and we have cold beer, and guys like that, and the atmosphere is a lot more laid-back than a lot of other places.”

OakWood Smokehouse & Grill, 27745 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg, features sportsmanship photos on the walls and the ambience of Southern hospitality. The restaurant’s signature baby-back ribs are the No. 1 draw for

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OakWood appeals to men on all levels, staff member Emily Engner says.

“You can bring your wife or boys out for dinner because the dining experience can be intimate or just casual with a man-cave feel,” she says.

The restaurant takes great pride in knowing customers never say they didn’t get enough to eat.

OakWood Smokehouse & Grill also has Lake County locations in Lady Lake, Eustis, and Clermont.

1884 Restaurant and Bar, 12 E. Magnolia Ave., Eustis, features a masculine interior of brick walls and warm wood décor—all from when the building was constructed in 1884.

“A lot of guys come in and ask for the 1884 Pork Chop, and that is our signature dish,” server Don Osburn says. “It’s about three-inches thick, it’s a double chop, and it comes with a bourbon glaze. You’ve got to give us about 40 minutes to cook it.”

Don also raves over 1884’s ribeye steak. “It’s seasoned to perfection,

they cook it slow, and there’s a little fat around the rim that gives it its flavor,” he says.

The New Hampshire native also delights in savoring tasty lobster rolls from his home state. “These are the best you’ll get down here that is the closest to up there,” he says of 1884’s rolls. “The lobster rolls here are to die for.”

Ramshackle Cafe, 1317 N. 14th St., Leesburg, opened its doors in 1989, and it features a fun, casual, rustic dining experience with old license plates on the walls, along with an old gas pump, and other manly décor items displayed throughout the eatery. Ramshackle is best known for its chicken wings—the No. 1 food item ordered by male diners—and the wings can be covered in a variety of flavorful sauces, including mild, medium, nuclear, teriyaki, BBQ, Jamaican jerk, Asian sesame, spicy garlic, Cajun, and more.

“I get the medium grilled wings.

I like that they are put on the grill with the medium hot sauce that’s not overpowering. They really do have the best wings,” says Curtis Jones, a regular customer who has been dining at Ramshackle for decades, often with his brother, Tommy, joining him at the bar.

“They also have an awesome patty melt that is so good,” Curtis adds. “One of the gals who used to work here years ago turned me on to the Thousand Island with the patty melt, and I’ve been hooked on it ever since.”

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“Why do you have a beard?”

“I hate shaving.

I’ve had a beard for 30 years.

People say it makes me look older, but I don’t care.”

–PAUL ROTTSTOCK, LEESBURG

“I usually grow a goatee, but I don’t like shaving.”

–JOEDY CARTER, SUMMERFIELD

“’Cause I’m old and don’t want to shave. I like the looks of it.”

–JOE BYNUM, LEESBURG

“It just started growing one day and I never started shaving.”

–DAVID PALMER, GRAND ISLAND

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Women’s reactions to beards “Ewww. I think they’re hiding something.”

–KIMBERLY KALANDER, OCOEE

“I think they look younger without it. My dad had a beard. My son has a beard, but not my husband.”

–TONYA TIBBETTS, LEESBURG

“I like men with nicely trimmed beards.”

–SHARON ATCHLEY, OKAHUMPKA

“I think beards are fine as long as they are trimmed nice, kept clean, and smell good.”

–CHARITY MANN, WILDWOOD

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BLUE MOON RANCH 4605 County Road 134, Wildwood. 352.578.4947. bluemoonranchfl.com.

Saddle up, partner. This public horseback riding and trail outfitter service appeals to both the landlubber, with professional instructors giving riding lessons and guides leading trail rides, and to water lovers who prefer to explore the area by boat tour.

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3726 County Road 626 N., Bushnell. 352.405.1530. campoutlawatindianbow.com.

Get in touch with your primitive side at this camping site along the Withlacoochee River. Bring your fishing pole, tent, motorcycle, RV, boat, airboat, kayak, canoe, or hammock.

THE GUN SHOP & GUN RANGE 1310 State Road 44, Leesburg.

352.787.4570. gunrange.net.

Go ahead, make your day with a little target practice. This site has a

16-lane, 25-yard pistol range and a four-lane, 50-yard rifle range, plus classes for concealed weapons licenses and special shooting events.

CLERMONT BALLOON RIDES Clermont. 407.761.5964. clermontballoonrides.com.

FLORIDA BALLOON ADVENTURES Lake County. 407.414.7451. floridaballoonadventures.com.

Would you like to fly in a beautiful balloon? These companies offer the thrill of floating on cloud nine in a hot-air balloon.

THE VILLAGES POLO CLUB 703 N. Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages. 352.750.POLO. thevillagespoloclub.com.

Forget the upper-crust vibe of the sport and get down in the dirt. The club is not just for professional competition.

Instructors also offer Polo 101 classes, and riding, polo, and hitting cage lessons. The site includes three Bermuda grass fields, and state-ofthe-art barns.

QUEST AIR HANG GLIDING 6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland. 352.429.0213. questairhanggliding.com.

Get high on hang gliding with Quest Air’s “highest and best discovery tandem flights in the state,” along with top-notch instructors. A private lake complete with paddleboat, plus a swimming pool, treehouse, and clubhouse also are available.

REVOLUTION OFF ROAD 4000 State Road 33, Clermont. 352.400.1322. revolutionoffroad.com.

Drive off the road and into the mud in ATVs, dune buggies, eight-wheel amphibious vehicles, and four-wheeldrive SUVs. Shooting, archery, and fishing also are available.

SEMINOLE-LAKE GLIDERPORT 4024 Soaring Lane, Clermont, 352.394.5450. soarfl.com.

Just let go and glide. Dreams of soaring above the clouds in a glider come true for local aviators and visitors at the largest glider operation in Central Florida.

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A P S es… assag d m t e res an men g Real nd pedicu s, too. a cure S mani C OMB : JAME STORY

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bout 30 minutes into my first-ever spa treatment, I began to dream. With my mansion in the background, I was sipping a cold margarita on a clear-water beach in Hawaii.

This was strange.

I’ve never been to Hawaii. I certainly do not own a mansion. I never order margaritas.

And yet, I was in a wonderful state of complete harmony.

Such is life at Renew Day Spa, a place where men like me—whose idea of relaxation is watching a ballgame with a cold beer—can admire their new, shiny fingernails and silky, soft feet.

Admittedly, I struggled with the idea of partaking in a day-spa experience. It runs counter to the major tenets of masculinity. Then again, there are not many opportunities for dudes to feel truly pampered.

And for too long I’ve shunned

luxuries for more manly pursuits, like seeing how many empty beer cans I can let accumulate around my recliner. If buttery feet and clean nails would help me become enlightened, then why not partake in a unique opportunity?

My visit to Renew Day Spa, located in downtown Leesburg, began with a mini-tour. There’s a fullbody wax room, a couple’s massage room, an esthetician’s room, and a wet room with showerheads above where clients receive a full-body scrub and exfoliation. Not exactly the ultimate man cave.

But that’s OK because something special was waiting back in the main reception area: a tableful of goodies that included lemon cupcakes, blueberry muffins, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. Now we’re talking. I scarfed down a warm oatmeal cookie.

Afterward, Brittany Goff, a licensed massage therapist, escorted me to the secluded client lounge. This is where the fun begins. The soft lighting and selection of drinks— champagne, beer, wine, hot tea, and hot coffee—help prepare your mind and spirit for the pampering about to come. I opted for water, which was served in a champagne glass, and chatted several minutes with Brittany.

Now, it was time for my massage. I entered a dimly lit room and heard calming music, which Brittany describes as “tribe music that is very earthy and instrumental.” A burning candle emitted the aroma of cream pie. All this set the tone before the massage even began.

I positioned myself on a table and pulled a warm blanket over my body. Lying on my stomach and stripped down to my underwear, I remained still as Brittany effortlessly maneuvered around the table and dug her elbows into my upper and lower back muscles. Within minutes, she informed me of my problem areas.

“Your rhomboid and trapezius muscles are rock hard.

That’s a sign that there’s no elasticity in your muscles.

You also have several muscle knots. Overall, you’re much tighter than I expected you to be,” she says.

That news was hardly surprising. Seeing photos of my slouching posture makes me grimace. I didn’t let her findings upset me, though. The tension in my shoulders began to release as I concentrated on the scent and feel of the massage oil and how my muscles eased with each touch. After about 30 minutes, the massage sent me into a euphoric, dreamlike state. Remember my mansion situated on a beautiful Hawaiian beach?

Once my massage was finished, Brittany led me to Ginger Smith, a nail technician who performs manicures and pedicures. Uh-oh. The last time I had my nails meticulously cleaned was…well…never. What would she possibly find?

Mold? Bacteria? Fungus? Germs? Dog hair? Motor oil?

The manicure began with me soaking my hands in sweet cream body milk lotion, a product made by Farmhouse Fresh that is full of vitamins and antioxidants. She then scrubbed my hands with a citrus and seagrass sugar scrub, which removes dry skin. Next, she broke out a metal manicure stick to remove dirt and grime underneath my fingernails, and then used a cuticle pusher to remove dead skin on my nail bed.

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GINGER SMITH AT RENEW DAY SPA

BRITTANY GOFF AT RENEW DAY SPA

EN TO M R O F TANT D REFRESH R O P M I AN LLY IT ’S VIXTA, REJUVENATET, IME TO TIME. RELA R MIND FROM THEI A file helped smooth the edges of my rugged nails. She saved the best for last: a hot towel warmer that she wrapped around my hands to lock in the moisture of the body milk lotion.

I actually enjoyed getting nailed, especially when mine, for the first time, looked shiny and healthy. The process involved in pedicures is similar to manicures with two major differences. First, I lounged in a cushy massage chair.

Second, at the base of the chair is a stainless steel tub with jets, which allowed me to enjoy a hydrating, liquor-based foot soak. Yes, I said liquor-based. Ginger uses a product called Bourbon Bubbler, a combination of brown sugar, caramel, and real Kentucky whiskey that smells like pecan pie.

Indeed, Ginger knows the way to this Kentucky boy’s heart.

Warning: My pedicure did tickle at times when Ginger rubbed on soothing gels and lotions. However, even the most ticklish men will ultimately survive a pedicure.

It’s worth it in the end because any gunk between your nails and skin is painlessly removed, and once dead skin is removed, the bottom of your toes reaches a level of softness you never knew existed.

“Manicures and pedicures are not just about beauty treatments,” Ginger explains. “They both help treat ingrown nails, brittle nails, and bring out the natural health in your nails.”

Overall, I enjoyed every second of the two-and-a-half hours I spent at Renew Day Spa. Brittany and Ginger were knowledgeable, friendly, and lots of fun.

I learned a simple lesson that day: It’s vitally important for men to relax, rejuvenate, and refresh their mind from time to time.

For that reason, day spas are one of the manliest places on earth.

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Men: It’s time to get something off your chest Men can have medical problems with their breasts, too.

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In some cases, breast sizes are becoming larger these days.

For men, that is.

Some males are suffering from gynecomastia, a medical condition that causes the growth of breast tissue that results in enlarged breasts and leaves men feeling embarrassed.

It affects middle-aged and older men with hormonal imbalances, as well as boys going through puberty.

However, gynecomastia is more than a cosmetic issue. It can also lead to significant pain, tenderness, and discomfort.

“Many men are unaware that an increase in male breast tissue can become bothersome,” says Pedro Arroyo, MD, a board-certified general surgeon on staff at The Villages® Regional Hospital. “Enlarged breast tissue makes your chances of developing breast cancer slightly higher. Therefore, if men feel a painful or sensitive mass in their breast, they should have it checked out by a doctor. If a patient has had this condition for a long

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time, there’s a greater chance that it is painful and may lead to the development of malignant cancer.”

Fortunately, Dr. Arroyo has performed numerous surgeries throughout the years to remove excess breast tissue in men. It’s an outpatient procedure, meaning patients are discharged from the hospital on the same day. The downtime is minimal compared to other operations.

“During the surgery I make several small incisions in

the skin,” says Dr. Arroyo, who joined Central Florida Health in December . “I do not enter any cavities like the chest or abdomen. It’s more like a hernia repair.”

He achieves stellar results.

Not only is pain eliminated; his male patients receive a boost of self-esteem because they can now take their shirts off in public without feeling self-conscious.

“The patients I treat are tired of living with the Pedro Arroyo, MD

negative effects of gynecomastia and are ready to rid themselves of pain and have their confidence back,” he says. “Patients love when they no longer have to feel discomfort, frustration, and embarrassment.”

Depending on the severity of the condition, he exhausts other treatment options before surgery is recommended. Non-surgical options may include hormonal therapy and medication.

Gynecomastia may occur alongside conditions that interfere with hormone production, such as cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, and testicular cancer.

“You should see a doctor immediately if there is pain in one or both breasts,” Dr. Arroyo says. “Never ignore breast pain. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.”

Sharon L. Morse Center 1400 US Hwy 441 N., Suite 526 The Villages, FL 32159 352.751.8960

l e e P A h it W n a M r u o Y r Pampe Great skincare isn’t just for women.

Men who want to maintain a youthful, healthy look should start with a skin peel. With several options to choose from, a peel provides visible results with little downtime.

Peels treat brown age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, ingrown hairs and large pores. Peels also improve skin texture, leading to a closer shave, as well as brighter, healthier looking skin.

Gift Certificates available for Father’s Day.

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Timing is everything Even when it comes to your child’s orthodontic treatment. “Early” treatment, also called “interceptive” treatment, means treatment that is performed while some baby teeth are still present.

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he American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child’s first check-up with an orthodontist be performed when an orthodontic problem is first recognized, but no later than age 7. Why age 7? By then, your child has enough permanent teeth for an orthodontist to evaluate the developing teeth

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Waiting until all the permanent teeth have come in, or until facial growth is nearly complete, may make correction of some problems more difficult. and the jaws, which in turn can provide a wealth of information. As an orthodontist, Dr. Dave Wollenschlaeger is trained to spot subtle problems even in young children.

There are generally three outcomes of an initial check-up: 1. No treatment is expected to be necessary.

2. Treatment may be needed in the future, so the child will be followed periodically while the face and jaws continue to grow.

3. There is a problem that lends itself to early treatment.

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While there are many orthodontic problems that orthodontists agree are best treated after all permanent teeth have

come in, early treatment can be in a patient’s best interests if their problem is one that could become more serious over time if left untreated. The goal of early treatment is to intercept the developing problem, eliminate the cause, guide the growth of facial and jaw bones, and provide adequate space for incoming permanent teeth. A patient may require a second course of treatment after all permanent teeth have come in to move those teeth into their best positions.

The kinds of problems orthodontists may recommend treating while a child still has some baby teeth include: • Underbites – when the lower front teeth are ahead of the upper front teeth • Crossbites – when the jaw shifts to one side • Very crowded teeth • Excessively spaced teeth • Extra or missing teeth • Teeth that meet abnormally, or don’t meet at all • Thumb-, finger-, or pacifiersucking that is affecting the teeth or jaw growth Some of these orthodontic problems are inherited, while others may result from accidents, dental disease, or abnormal swallowing.

Early orthodontic treatment can take many forms. Dr. Wollenschlaeger could

prescribe a fixed or removable “appliance” - a device used to move teeth, change the position of the jaw, or hold teeth in place in order to bring about desirable changes. Sometimes no appliances are necessary.

Rather, removal of some baby teeth may help the permanent teeth erupt better. The extractions will be timed to take best advantage of a patient’s growth and development.

Regardless of how treatment goals are reached, the bottom line is that some orthodontic problems may be easier to correct if they are found and treated early. Waiting until all the permanent teeth have come in, or until facial growth is nearly complete, may make correction of some problems more difficult.

To give your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile, visit Dr. Dave Wollenschlaeger. No referral needed! We provide an initial consultation at no cost and with no obligation. Dr. Dave can alert you to potential problems and recommend treatment when it is most appropriate for your child. Remember, timing is everything.

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Farmer’s Markets Saturdays The Saturday Morning Market Leesburg Towne Square 8am-1pm Brownwood Farmer’s Market 2726 Brownwood Blvd.

Wildwood, 9am-1pm

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Party in the street Enjoy the monthly street party in downtown Eustis from 6-10pm. Stroll among the shops, enjoy dinner at a l l t t dh f

Theatrical youth The Young People’s Theater of the Bay Street Players presents “Once on This Island Jr.” June 1-2 at 7pm; June 3 at 2 Ti k t $12 d lt $6 hild

A little bit of history “1776” features a critical time in American history. The nation is ready to declare its independence. All that needs to be done is getting the dn’t ight W. w

Tuesdays Lady Lake Farmers Market Lady Lake Log Cabin 106 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 9am-1pm

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“The Glass Menagerie” is Tennessee Williams’ dramatic story of a Southern mother and daughter presented with tenderness and beauty. Call the box office at 352.383.4616. Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora.

JUNE 16

Ongoing Events

Laugh your age off with Brett Butler, Mark Schiff, and Carol Siskind, three great comedians who know a lot of funny things about baby boomers.

Tickets: $20-$45. Show time: 7pm.

Boomer Comedy Unlimited at the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages.

Every Friday Wear Red Fish Fry Enjoy a fish fry at AMVETS Post 2006, 500 N. Canal St., Leesburg. For more info, see amvets2006.com. 5-7pm

A generation of comedy

JUNE 6-25

JUNE 14-15

Outrageously funny “Defending the Caveman” is Broadway’s smash comedy about men and women. It’s the longest running solo play in Broadway history.

Showtimes: 4 and 8pm MondayFriday; 3 and 7pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $35 at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol, 806 San Marino Dr., The Villages.

It’s camp time!

Performances of those who attended academy classes will be at 6pm both days. June 14 is “Band and Choral”; June 15 is “Dance, Color Guard, and Drama.” Tickets: $5. Email tara.milow@tvcs.org for information.

JUNE 10-30

Male menopause “Happy 50ish” revolves around Bob’s birthday party when he turns the big 5-0. Come celebrate, eat cake, and sing along! That’s right, you’re a party guest! Showtimes: 4 and 8pm Monday-Friday; 3 and 7pm SaturdaySunday. Tickets: $40 at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol, 806 San Marino Dr., The Villages.

JUNE 8-10

Squish between your toes!

It’s the Summerfest Grape Stomp at Lakeridge Winery in Clermont. A day of grape stomping, live music, and the ever-popular wine and cheese bar. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Clermont Cancer Foundation. Admission: $10 adults; free for children 12 and under. Grape stomping is for all ages!

JUNE 20

Open mic and cabaret night “Don’t Tell Nonnie” could feature you!

Bring your own sheet music or pick from the theater’s collection. You’ll also hear Whitney Morse and Gary Powell perform their favorite cabaret numbers. Show time: 7:30-10pm (arrive and exit anytime). Doors open at 7pm. $15 (includes a free beverage) at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol, 806 San Marino Dr., The Villages.

1st Saturday: Wine Tasting Stroll Starts at Maggie’s Attic at Alexander Street and 4th Avenue. 6-8pm (7-9pm in summer) 2nd Friday: Art Splash Features artists and performers on the sidewalks of downtown Mount Dora. 6-8pm 2nd Friday Acoustic music Live local musicians at Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia St. 7-9pm 2nd Friday: Movie in the Park Starts at dusk at Donnelly Park, downtown Mount Dora.

2nd Saturday Food Truck N Flick Night Leesburg Towne Square.

3rd Wednesday: PAWS Reading Dogs W.T. Bland Library, Mount Dora.

3rd Thursday: Mount Dora Food Trucks Downtown Mount Dora.

Every Thursday Family game night Tavares Public Library, 315 N. New Hampshire Ave. 6-8pm.

4th Saturday: Classic Car Cruise-In Downtown Eustis.

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The Cast

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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Gypsy Elise and the Royal Blues

Lakeridge Winery, Clermont

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She Wants Revenge

Wooton Park, Tavares

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6pm

Manfredi Rocks

Blackwater Inn, Astor

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7pm

Maiden Voyage Band

American Legion, Mount Dora

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Jimmy Fortune

Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale

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8pm

Brian Smalley

Rocking Rabbit Brewery, Mount Dora

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8pm

Da Boys

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

6/9

11:30am

Carl Adcox

Yalaha Bootlegging Company, Yalaha

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1:30pm

Manfredi Rocks

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

6/10

7:30pm

Defenders of Daisies

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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Joe Van Confederate Railroad Lonie Carter

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale McGregor’s Bar, Mount Dora

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Bleeding in Stereo

Shea’s Fat Cat, Mount Dora

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Judge Talford Band

Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale

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Highway Starz

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

6/16

11:30am

Carl Adcox

Yalaha Bootlegging Company, Yalaha

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1:30pm

Dennis Gallo

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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7:30pm

Jeff Whitfield

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

6/22

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Manfredi Rocks

Blackwater Inn, Astor

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Daniel Heitz Band

Pisces Rising, Mount Dora

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8pm

Kings County

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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6pm

Manfredi Rocks

Blackwater Inn, Astor

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7:30pm

John Denver Tribute

Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale

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Jimmy Hunter

Lake Harris Hideaway, Tavares

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9pm

Mai Tatro and Moonlight Drive-In

Bru Taphouse, Tavares

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11:30am

Carl Adcox

Yalaha Bootlegging Company, Yalaha

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7:30pm

Kelly Jarrard

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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8pm

The Machine

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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Lonie Carter

Crossroads 44, Eustis

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8pm

The Cast

Ruby Street Grille, Tavares

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11:30am

Carl Adcox

Yalaha Bootlegging Company, Yalaha

Mai Tatro and Moonlight Drive-In Eaton’s Beach Sandbar and Grill, Weirsdale Manfredi Rocks Blackwater Inn, Astor

Bands subject to change. Email inconcert@akersmediagroup.com to submit an event. Submissions must be received by the ninth of the month prior to month of the event (example: Oct. 9 for Nov. issue).

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Poetry in motion Part-time poet to publish ‘Interpretation of Love.’

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ctive in football, basketball, and track at Leesburg High School, Hugh Brown took time to show his sensitive side at 16 when he poured out his heart in a poem to his first crush, an older girl who was about to graduate.

“I gave it to her and got a good reaction,” Hugh, 48, recalls. “It’s a friendship that lasts today.”

He has written hundreds of love poems since then, all in free-verse style, and many of his poems are requested as gifts. However, before he pens his poems, Hugh interviews people to learn about the love of their life.

“I take it seriously. I want it to be something you’re going to keep for a lifetime,” says the poet,

who’s also manager of Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill in Leesburg.

Hugh writes in his spare time, often in a quiet place with spiritual music for inspiration. There have been times when he quickly scribbles a poem, including one titled, “I Will,” that he gave to motivate a cancer patient.

“Six months later, she came to the restaurant, hugged me, saying, ‘I beat it! And I still have what you wrote’…That was a great human connectivity,” he says.

He’s pleased his first book of poetry, “Interpretation of Love,” will be released around the Christmas holidays.

The single father’s views on love?

“I never rule it out,” he says.

“Love endures all.”

IT’S ALL RIGHT TO LOVE ME

BY HUGH BROWN

As I beheld your heart while you were holding mine and I was holding you, my heart whispered to your heart. “It’s all right to love me.” But a sixth sense revealed to me the unspoken whisper of your heart: “I’m afraid to love you.”

So I looked deeper, and through my heart the

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light of my love, I saw and understood. The view of your love revealed to me your distrust, your fear of dishonesty, and disloyalty.

So I held you tighter, and whispered from a deeper place in my heart, hoping you would feel truth flowing from my heart to yours. “It’s all right to love me.”

Because I only yearn to reside in your temple of love, thereby discovering a resting place for my love and becoming a treasure of love within all. I am in search of the better of you because I am going to give you the better of me. “It’s all right to love me.”

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JIM RENTZ WITH HIS 1979 LINCOLN VERSAILLES, 1935 FORD CONVERTIBLE SEDAN, AND 1951 MORRIS MINOR TOURER

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o agendas, no budget reports, no formal meetings.

If you’re a member of the King of the Road Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America, you care about only one thing: the road.

The chapter was formed in Leesburg and has a Villages mailing address, but its 50 or so members are more

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easily found at classic car destinations around the state.

This month, they’ll pop their hoods and kick the tires at the 21st anniversary Cruise In Car Show from 4-9pm June 16 at Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages. The show includes food vendors, bar kiosks, People’s Choice awards, door prize drawings for registered cars, and a 50/50

drawing to benefit the Shared Harvest Community Garden in Lady Lake.

The King of the Road Chapter, celebrating its third anniversary this month, is the featured car club of the event with a prime parking spot in front of the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center.

Chapter President Jim Rentz expects 20 to 25 members to

display their vehicles among the 150 to 200 cars likely to be at the show.

The club usually does something special for the Cruise In, such as handing out hoagies last year, he says. In other words, it’s like a tailgate party.

That fits the theme of many of their monthly “drive your ride” excursions to destinations such as ice cream parlors, restaurants, restoration garages, car collections, sporting events, parks, and museums.

“Our members like to get in their car and go,” Jim says.

One recent standout trip took the club’s caravan to Gainesville to see Cade’s Studebaker Collection, the cars of the late Robert Cade, who was the inventor of Gatorade as well as an avid collector.

Members also enjoyed some barbecue during the visit.

“It’s all about having a good time with your old car,” says Jim, adding that the road trips give members the chance to

meet other enthusiasts and admire their rides as well.

The AACA accepts vehicles that are 25 years old and older.

Jim owns four antique cars: a 1932 Buick Phaeton that was one of only 79 built; a 1935 Ford convertible sedan; a 1951 Morris Minor, a British car with just 27 horsepower; and a 1979 Lincoln Versailles, which at $14,000 was the most expensive Lincoln available at that time.

The Phaeton holds a special place for him because his late father owned one as a teenager and formerly owned Jim’s Phaeton. Jim restored and painted the car to make it virtually identical to his dad’s original.

One of the more iconic cars in the club is Leif Drexler’s 1914 Model T touring car, which he keeps in excellent running condition to drive around The Villages.

“The Villages offers lowspeed roadways and smooth roads that Henry Ford

could only have dreamed of,” Leif says.

Ford’s Model T, of course, was “the car that changed the world,” a vehicle that was affordable for the masses.

It’s affordable for collectors, too, selling for the price of a compact car or used luxury car, Leif says.

Leif, who restored cars professionally, has made “extensive” alterations to modernize the Model T, which originally had a hand crank and gas headlights.

“It’s a hobby. I constantly make improvements,” he says, adding that he recently put in new upholstery and a new top.

Leif quickly discovered the King of the Road Chapter when he moved to The Villages.

“I like that The Villages has quite a car culture,” he says.

That culture extends well beyond The Villages, of course.

Anyone from the surrounding counties can join the regional King of the Road Chapter and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow AACA members from around the country, Jim says.

In fact, the King of the Road, The Villages Region, and the North Central Florida Region chapters will host the AACA National Winter Meet in February 2019 in Ocala.

21st anniversary Cruise In Car Show in The Villages

SCHEDULE

3-6pm: Vehicle registration on Alverez Avenue (vehicle years 1980 and older only) 4-9pm: MPiRE (rock, pop, and R&B band) 5pm: The Villages Cheerleaders 6pm: The Villages Twirlers Show Team & Drum Corps 8pm: Trophy presentations and 50/50 drawing (don’t need to be present to win drawing) GUIDELINES

No fee to enter. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Villages resident staging is in the parking lot behind Spanish Springs Lanes on Alverez Avenue at 3pm with a valid Villages ID. General public staging is in the parking lot behind the Red Caboose, adjacent to Paige Place, at 4pm.

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Rockin’ and rollin’ T down the Blues Highway “The blues had a baby and they named it rock ’n’ roll.” —Muddy Waters, American blues musician, 1913-1983

Photo: Mary Ann DeSantis

STORY: MARY ANN DESANTIS

Photos: Mary Ann DeSantis

GATEWAY MUSEUM

he flat, fertile land of the Mississippi Delta seems to roll on as far as the eye can see. The views are austere in places, but you can feel the magic that happened here when blues musicians gathered and gave birth to American music in the early 20th century.

Life wasn’t easy for the likes of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and many other iconic blues artists. Music was something they played to escape their harsh lives, overwhelming poverty, and racism.

The lucky ones—or the ones with the tenacity to survive—went north to Memphis and Chicago via Highway 61, known as the Blues Highway.

I grew up listening to rock ’n’ roll in south Mississippi, a world away from the Delta cotton fields. Little did I know at the time that my Elvis Presley, Beatles, ZZ Top, Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton albums had their roots in the blues. Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison said it best, “Muddy Waters is a prime influence for anybody who’s ever done anything rock ’n’ roll.”

Recognition for these musical pioneers’ contributions was a long time coming. More than 10 years ago, Blues Trail markers began popping up throughout the state. Today, world-class museums honoring Mississippi’s musical legends dot the landscape and are attracting visitors from around the world.

If it’s the blues you want, a journey along Highway 61 is the place to start for history, music, food, and fun.

GATEWAY TO THE BLUES From Memphis, visitors pick up Highway 61 in Tunica, known for its casinos on the Mississippi River. The Gateway to the Blues

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Visitor Center and Museum is a must-see landmark as well as the place to get a blues primer. Housed in an 1895 train depot, the museum opened in 2015 and has interactive exhibits and interesting artifacts, including a 1952 Les Paul guitar—the first made to be amplified. The museum offers a great overview along with the lowdown on events and restaurants along Highway 61.

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GROUND ZERO Clarksdale, once a transportation hub, is where Highways 61 and 49 connect. Those highways, in fact, are more famously known as “The Crossroads,” where Robert Johnson supposedly sold his soul to the devil for the ability to play the guitar like no other.

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The Crossroads marker is a hard photo to take, because it is a busy intersection after all; however, it’s worth a stop because the best parking is at Abe’s BBQ, where not only will you find awesome barbecue but also hot tamales, a Delta delicacy that ranks just below fried catfish.

The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale showcases just how blues music inspired rock ’n’ roll. With so much to see, I almost missed the “piece de resistance”: the “Muddy Wood” guitar created by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame. Gibbons picked up some loose boards from Muddy Waters’ shack at the Stovall Plantation and had the guitar made, which he played in concerts before donating it to the museum.

Clarksdale has been ground zero for blues culture since the 1920s. In fact, you’ve probably heard of actor Morgan Freeman’s blues joint, called Ground Zero. Clarksville is definitely worth an overnight stay just to experience live blues performances every night of the week by up-and-coming performers and established stars at not only Ground Zero but also other nearby venues.

B.B. KING AND THE DELTA INTERPRETIVE CENTER The thrill was not gone by the time I arrived at the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center. I saw the legendary King perform before his death, so I had looked forward to visiting this beautiful facility in his hometown of Indianola.

Riley B. King was a sharecropper and truck driver before his transformation into the “Beale Street Boy.” The museum chronicles King’s development from a musician touring the Chitlin’ Circuit in the South to his international acclaim.

And if you’ve ever wondered how his guitar “Lucille” got its name, this is the place to hear the true story. Finally, you can pay your respects to the icon himself, who was buried in the courtyard in 2015 following a procession down Highway 61.

Ground Zero photos courtesy Ground Zero Blues Club; Crossroads, B.B. King Museum and Dockery Farms photos by Mary Ann DeSantis; The Delta Blues Museum photo courtesy of Delta Blues Museum; Grammy Museum photo courtesy of GrammyMuseumMS

WHERE DREAMS BEGAN The first Grammy Museum outside Los Angeles is located in this hip college community that is also home to Delta State University. Open since 2016, Grammy Museum Mississippi deserves a full day to see everything and experience the many interactive displays.

The “On the Red Carpet” gallery is filled with legendary performers’ original costumes, including Beyoncé’s 2014 sheer white lace gown. The Roland Room lets visitors channel their inner rock star with an elaborate set-up with instruments and flashing strobe lights.

While the Grammy Museum is the most fun with so many hands-on exhibits, its mission is all about education, especially the history and cultural significance of American music. Another intent is to inspire the next generation to explore and create new forms of music.

“We want them to dream,” explains NaCherrie Cooper, marketing director for the museum. As the great-

granddaughter of Muddy Waters, she knows about the power of a dream.

“The best gift my greatgrandfather gave me was a dream,” says NaCherrie, who remembers Muddy driving her to elementary school.

“I share that—the power of having a dream—with the students who visit.”

With so many world-class museums along Highway 61, skipping nearby Dockery Farms—considered the birthplace of the blues—would be easy but a mistake. B.B. King once said, “It all started here.”

Singer Rosanne Cash, daughter of country legend Johnny Cash, described Dockery Farms in her 2015 concert there as “hallowed ground,”

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and indeed it felt like that on a rainy Delta morning when I walked through the cotton gin where blues pioneers Charley Patton, Robert Johnson, Son House, and others worked during the early 20th century.

During their breaks, they created the music and culture that became known as the blues. And it’s where their dreams for a better life began. msbluestrail.org/museums

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Mary Ann DeSantis Mary Ann DeSantis has written for Style publications since 2006. She was recognized with first-place Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards for Travel Writing in 2017, 2016, and 2012.

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A member of Leesburg’s famed “FastFood Row” along U.S. Highway 27/441 has gone uptown and upscale. Domino’s Pizza recently relocated to a remodeled building at 2009 Citrus Blvd., the former site of a thrift shop and U-Haul rental center. The design features Domino’s new sleek, modern look and includes a drive-thru window, ample seating, and an outdoor deck. Domino’s former location was in Gateway Plaza on North 14th Street. The new Domino’s joins Papa John’s, Subway, Hungry Howie’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Checkers in a burgeoning “Fast-Food Row North.” Alert the Zagat guide.

Americans spent an estimated $15.5 billion on gifts for Father’s Day 2017, with the biggest share, $3.3 billion, going to special outings like a ballgame, concert, or dinner, according to the National Retail Federation.

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Winging it It may seem an unexpected place to dig into some chicken wings (breaded and non-breaded), but many doctors and hospital employees look forward to “wing day” at Leesburg Regional Medical Center’s cafeteria, where wings are the weekly Friday attraction.

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Food themes brighten your kitchen When the creator of The Neighborgoods became inspired by the beauty of food, she decided it should be everywhere in the kitchen— dish towels, aprons, mugs. But she didn’t stop there. In addition, there are art prints, buttons, and baby onesies. Style was sent a lovely dishtowel with figs adorning it and the slogan, “Get FIGGY with it.”

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“I’m not a chef, I’m a cook,” says Jeff, who recently cooked 350 pounds of fish for the Leesburg Fish Fry, just as he has done for the past eight years. His kitchen is filled with trophies, plaques, and People’s Choice awards he has won for his chili, ribs, pork, and brisket at the Chili Cook-Off and the BBQ, Brews and Blues food events.

“I like cooking because I like eating my food,” Jeff says with a grin, yet he’s quick to praise his favorite cook.

“I absolutely love my mom’s cooking better than mine,” says the younger of Gail Moore’s two sons. “In the kitchen, I paid attention to what she did, and I’m always comparing my cooking to hers. I’ll call her and say, ‘How do I make this taste like yours? How do you get your

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Spaghetti “My boys’ favorite.”

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teaspoon pepper

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Brown the meat and add Hunt’s sauce and seasonings.

Simmer 20 minutes and serve over thin spaghetti.

chicken crispy? How do you do this pork roast?’

I’m asking her about food at least once a week.

She gets a kick that I call her, and then she’ll call me back later and ask how it turned out.”

Jeff delights in making family recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

He also loves the big food spreads that his mother makes for birthdays, family gatherings, and holidays.

“Mom will have the turkey and the ham, but she also has the fried chicken because turkey and ham are just kind of fillers that you have to cook because it’s Thanksgiving and Christmas, so we have all of that with mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, peas, green bean casserole,” he says. “She goes overboard.”

Jeff also goes over the top when he prepares for food competitions.

“For the chili cook-off, I put everything together until it looks like chili, and then I put in spices until it tastes like chili,” he says, often making chili with black beans, pork and ground beef, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, and pepper. “My chili is good, and it tastes like chili,

and everybody wants something that tastes like chili. They don’t want it too hot, and they don’t want it too sweet. I got the perfect balance.”

About two hours before judging, Jeff gathers a bunch of his friends for a taste test.

“We taste it and see if it needs more sweet or some more brown sugar, or heat with some little cayenne and chili powder. We just taste it to see where it needs to go and to perfect it,” he says.

He has a good time interacting with the crowd at the food events.

“I really enjoy watching them get a sample.

Then they’ll walk about 10 feet, and I’ll watch their face when they taste the food, and I like watching them shake their heads that it was good,” Jeff says.

He savors his People’s Choice victories the most, especially in knowing he created food that pleased the masses. “When you win judges’ choice, you only please three people,” he says.

“I want people to be honest in their judging; I don’t want to win by a popularity contest. I want to have the best stuff out there,” Jeff says.

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Chicken and rice “It’s cheap and easy, a favorite around the firehouse.”

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else’s and come back and tell me what you think,” he says, adding it’s thrilling when they come back and say, “You have the best chili” or “Your pork is outstanding.”

He plans to keep entering food competitions, and he encourages more contestants.

“All the chefs want more competition,” he says. “We would rather have 30 people out there cooking than 11.”

Jeff enjoys cooking for his peers at the firehouse, too, “unless we get somebody who wants to try something. I’ll always step aside and let somebody do something.”

Born in Alabama and raised in Leesburg, the firefighter has been working for Leesburg for 15 years. At age 30, he was inspired to go to fire school by his childhood best friend, Battalion Chief Jamey Ricketson, and Jeff completed his fire standards in 2000 at Lake Technical College.

“I love helping people,” he says of working at Station 62, on Griffin Road across from Carver Middle School, which is noted as a busy firehouse with an average of 15 calls a day.

“We don’t have an hour to sit in the kitchen, and we always get called out in the middle of dinner,” he says, adding quick meals are a must.

“One of the favorites that we do is just a simple chicken and rice. We don’t make a whole lot of money, so we got to have it quick, easy, and cheap,” he says.

Other firehouse favorites are pork steaks or chicken on the grill, with some fresh green beans, and roasted potatoes.

Jeff savors tasting foods that he can try to duplicate and make at home or at the firehouse.

“I went to the Taste of Lake County that the chamber hosted and there were things that were really good, and I thought, ‘I want to put my spin on that,’” he says. “Brookdale Assisted Living Facility did a shrimp and cheese grits and it had just the right spices. I don’t know what all was in there, but I was trying to figure

it out, trying to decipher the spices. I could taste the cayenne, the pepper, and seafood seasoning.

I like going around and tasting stuff and thinking, ‘How can I do this better?’”

He loves making foods taste better for his friends and family, too.

“I have a little pond in my backyard, so I’ll do Sunday nights at the lake with a group of friends and ask what they want for dinner, and everybody will bring something,” he says, recalling he recently fried 130 wings with his “secret spices” for a group of 25.

The foods he craves the most are comfort foods, the meat-and-potato dishes, such as country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. “All the unhealthy stuff,” he says, grinning.

And like many men, Jeff loves grilling.

His idea of a great meal is when he’s grilling ribeye steaks at the outdoor kitchen he built with reclaimed wood and enjoying the tiki hut behind his home, which he calls the “Lake Triple J Bake Shack Bar and Grill.” The triple “J” is for the first letter in his name and those of his boys, Justin, 17; and Jacob, 14.

“We don’t eat out a lot; I usually cook at home quite a bit,” Jeff says, adding the boys often want simple dishes, such as goulash, spaghetti, beef and noodles, fried pork chops, and country fried steaks.

Both sons are involved in sports. Justin swims and plays baseball, and Jacob plays baseball and is in a travel league with the recreation department in Leesburg.

“So, we are going a lot, and at the house on weekdays it’s always something simple to fix and eat,” Jeff says. “Spaghetti only takes a halfhour to throw together.”

And if there’s a question about how long to cook a dish, Jeff knows his mom is only a phone call away.

Tacos “A favorite around the house and with friends.”

Ingredients:

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pounds carne picada 1 (shredded beef chuck) 1 1/3 cup vinegar

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teaspoon chili powder

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cloves garlic, minced

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teaspoon oregano

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limes, juiced

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teaspoon cumin

½

cup olive oil

1

teaspoon paprika

1

teaspoon salt

teaspoon white ground pepper

Directions:

Mix the meat with all the above ingredients and marinate for 2 hours. Cook until done.

Fill flour tortillas with the meat mixture and top the filling with a mixture made from one chopped white onion, ½ cup chopped cilantro, and juice from one lime. Top the tacos with salsa verde and shredded queso cheese.

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ot so long ago when you ordered a glass of white wine in a restaurant, your only choices were chardonnay or sauvignon blanc. Rarely, did you see a riesling (the third in the “Big Three” grape varietals).

Even more uncommon on a menu were pinot grigio and pinot gris, two somewhat similar wines made from the same grape.

Just as I began seeing more pinot grigio/gris on restaurant wine lists, I also noticed how many different labels of this wine were lining grocery store shelves. The hint that a wine trend might be underway occurred when a normally non-wine drinking friend told me she liked to order pinot grigio. And maybe Lady Gaga’s 2016 song “Grigio Girls” had something to do with the wine’s comeback.

In all honesty, I had not thought much about pinot grigio in recent years because, in the past, it was often too acidic for my tastes. Recently, when I had the opportunity to sip several side by side, my curiosity piqued because all of them tasted completely different. How could the same varietal have so many variances? To answer that question, I had to start by looking at the history of the grape.

* Pinot grigio is refreshing and pleasant enough to drink without food and usually has a lower alcohol content than chardonnays or red wines.

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The grape The pinot grigio grape is grown throughout northern Italy’s Tre Venezie, which comprises three wine-growing regions near Venice. The grape is known as pinot gris in France, where it is native to the Alsace region. The small gray-reddish grapes are from the pinot family, often described as the mother grape to pinot noir, pinot blanc, pinot meunier, as well as to pinot grigio and pinot gris. The grapes themselves can have a grayish hue, hence the name gris or grigio, meaning gray. The wine, however, is a light straw color.

Italian pinot grigio usually is very dry with a sharp acidity. The Italian version is not known for being fruit forward, but in all of the wines I sampled, I was able to distinguish an aromatic pear flavor.

French pinot gris is often fruitier and a tad sweeter than the Italian version. Some winemakers describe it as having an “oily” texture.

American pinot grigio usually has more fruit flavors and less acidity.

It’s often sweeter to appeal to American palates.

Pairing suggestion Pinot grigio is not a complex wine. In fact, I consider it a picnic wine or something to sip by the pool on a hot afternoon. It is refreshing and pleasant enough to drink without food and has a lower alcohol content than chardonnays or red wines. The pinot grigio wines I tasted ranged from 11 to 12 percent alcohol.

Oysters-on-the-half-shell are considered the perfect match for pinot grigio wines because the saltiness and the acidity work well together.

In fact, you can’t go wrong with ordering a glass of pinot grigio whenever you have seafood, which is a staple in the Veneto region where this wine is produced.

One of the reasons pinot grigio is appearing on so many restaurant wine lists is because it’s a user-friendly wine when everyone in your party is ordering something different. It pairs well not only with seafood and chicken, but other meats and some spicy ethic foods.

Easy-to-find pinot grigios for summer The surprising thing about pinot grigio wines is how different they can taste, even the ones from the same country. The good news is these pinot grigio wines typically sell for around $20 or less, making them an economical choice for poolside parties: RUFFINO LUMINA PINOT GRIGIO 2016, DELLE VENEZIE: From the most soughtafter wine-growing region for pinot grigio, this fragrant wine was more complex than any of the others I tasted. In a side-by-side tasting with other pinot grigios, it had more of a subtle sweetness and strong notes of pear.

SAN GIUSEPPE PINOT GRIGIO 2016, VALDADIGE DOC: Italian pinot grigio has two classes, with the top being DOC (Denominazione d’ Origine Controllata).

Valdadige is considered one of the most prestigious regions, so I was expecting a lot from this wine and it didn’t disappoint with its well-balanced acidity and pear aromas.

STELLA PINOT GRIGIO 2016, TERRE SICILIANE: Canned wines seem to be a thing this year. I sipped this wine alongside the bottled pinot grigios just to see how it compared. My first piece of advice is pour the wine into a glass; then, let it breathe for 30 minutes or so. Only then will you be able to get away from the aluminum taste and be able to pick up the fruit flavors that do come alive after it’s been opened. Unfortunately, that process takes away from the convenience of the can, which is great for carrying wines to the beach or on picnics.

AROMATIC Pinot grigio and especially pinot gris are considered aromatic wines because of the pleasant aromas that seem to leap out of the glass. The aromas come from the grapes themselves and not from other factors like oak or soil. Aromatic wines often exhibit characteristics of tropical fruit, exotic flowers, and perfume. The intensity varies according to where they are grown. Italian pinot grigio from the Tre Venezie often has a faint pear aroma, while French pinot gris from the Alsace region develops honey and almond characteristics.

Sauvignon blanc wines are considered semi-aromatic, while chardonnay is a classic non-aromatic wine.

Mary Ann DeSantis Mary Ann DeSantis is a 2018 and 2016 fellow of the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers, Napa Valley, and has received certification from the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET). An award-winning journalist, she has written for Lake & Sumter Style since 2006.

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Let the good times roll Delicious sushi can be enjoyed at Leesburg’s Sumo Samurai Sushi.

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Sumo Samurai Sushi 110 S. 5th St. Leesburg 352.409.7512 Hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Sunday

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aybe it’s the weather, but few people in recent months have asked me where they can get the best bouillabaisse or couscous. Or even where the best seafood restaurant is, for that matter.

But a conversation among acquaintances sometimes leads to this question: “What is your favorite sushi bar?”

First comes the blank stare, then the shoulder shrug. I’m not an expert on sushi, a Japanese delicacy consisting of vinegarseasoned rice neatly wrapped around raw fish and vegetables.

However, I now have an answer thanks to a pleasant experience at Sumo Samurai Sushi in downtown Leesburg.

The restaurant, which opened in April, is a small, intimate space featuring bar-style seating. That’s OK, because a seat at the sushi bar is where diners can watch experienced cook Matthew Turner slice, chop, cut, and roll sushi into eight delicious pieces.

FORK REPORT: Casual dining $$ Seated immediately (lunch hour) Wait for meal: 8 mins.

LUNCH AND DINNER: ($2.95 -$9.50)): California roll, tuna roll, salmon roll, rainbow roll, peanut butter jelly roll, seaweed salad, cabbage salad with sesame dressing.

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I ordered the California roll (crab, avocado, cucumber, and sesame seeds); the sweet chili chicken roll (chicken, red bell peppers, cucumber, cream cheese, and sweet Thai chili sauce); and the salmon roll (salmon, cucumber, avocado, and green onion). The sushi doesn’t have a strong fishy taste or overall flavor; the dominant tastes are the sweet rice and vegetables wrapped inside each piece of sushi. Consider adding conservative amounts of wasabi, which tastes like a combination of horseradish and mustard.

Each roll was well worth the money, and forks are available for bumpkins like me who can’t use chopsticks. Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer eating my food rather than wearing it.

Hopefully, I’ve opened your eyes to a very good sushi restaurant. Just don’t ask me where you can find a tasty Vietnamese dish like pho or a scrumptious Italian dish like ribollita.

You’re on your own.

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Mount Dora Brewing 405 S. Highland St., Mount Dora 352.735.1111 Hours: 8am-11pm Thursday-Sunday, 11am11pm Monday; closed Tuesday-Wednesday MOUNT DORA BREWING

Spuds and suds Focus on the favorites at brewery cafe.

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on’t get hung up on names at Mount Dora Brewing. Or is it Rocking Rabbit Brewery? Or Rocking Rabbit Cafe?

The space has a tap room, dining room, beer garden, and multiple names.

Yes, it’s confusing, but forget about it. The place has breakfast and beer at 8am four days a week—that’s all you need to know.

For the most important meal of the day, the hash brown casserole side dish will inspire potato lovers to campaign for national honors, like sculpting Mr. Potato Head into Mount Rushmore.

At lunchtime, the prime roast beef sandwich consists of thinly sliced, slow-roasted beef, onions, mushrooms, and provolone on a hoagie roll. It’s good, though a saucy condiment would add some punch. A side of sweet potato puffs is a solid, second-best spud. The Your Way Burger is just that,

topped any way you choose. In this case, a thick hunk of meat topped with fresh tomato, pickles, and onions was a good way to go.

These entrees lack the “wow” factor, but the appetizers fare better. The brewery pretzels are like soft breadsticks—warm and doughy.

The homemade beer cheese dipping sauce, however, is as flat as stale suds. Not so the delicious, creamy spinach and artichoke dip, which is served piping hot with tortilla chips.

A sampler of six 5-ounce homebrewed beers is a democratic way to wash down lunch.

Again, names aren’t the business’ strong suit when you consider Dora Drawdy Drool or Rabbit Pellet Porter—“Hey, waitress, another pitcher of drool!”

The names don’t matter, but timing does, and the service isn’t always as quick as a rabbit. So, while the cafe is adequate, it’s not rocking.

FORK REPORT: Casual dining $$ Seated immediately (lunch hour) Wait for meal: 10 mins.

BREAKFAST: ($4.99-$10.99): Eggs Benedict, prime rib omelet, chocolate chip pancakes, burritos, vanilla cinnamon French toast.

LUNCH OR DINNER: ($6-$22): Beer cheese burger, tropical grilled salmon salad, coconut shrimp, chicken cordon bleu, pulled pork sandwich.

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Lily’s on the Lake 846 W. Osceola St. Clermont 352.708.6565 Hours: 11am-9pm Monday-Thursday; 8am-10pm FridaySaturday; 8am-9pm Sunday

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ily’s on the Lake, located in the historic district of Clermont, is a place with a spectacular view and good food. I recently enjoyed dinner with two of my best friends. Though we didn’t imbibe, the restaurant has some amazing specialty drinks, like tropical lemonade, mango citrus tower, pineapple mojito, and the spicy mango margarita.

We started our meal with the Bangin’ Shrimp, which had a distinctive bite to it but was good. The food tends to be spicy because the menu features a variety of island foods, like the island mahi my friend had served on a bed of island rice with spinach. It was plated beautifully and tasted of the Caribbean.

My other friend, who’s working on eating light, enjoyed grilled shrimp on skewers with two sides—seasonal vegetables and roasted rosemary potatoes. I opted for

FORK REPORT: Casual dining $$ Seated immediately (dinner hour) Wait for meal: 15 mins., appetizer out immediately OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY STARTERS: ($7.99-$10.99): Fresh nachos, Jammin’ Onion Rings, garlic breadsticks.

ENTREES: ($12.99$20.99, and market value): Shrimp and grits, Cajun chicken pasta, coconut shrimp basket, chicken tender basket, island combo basket.

How Fork On The Road Works Our reviewers are objective and unbiased. This is not a paid feature. Our reviewer makes one unannounced visit and we pay for our meals.

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pure American with a hamburger and fries, which were great.

Dessert was smooth lava cake with ice cream on the side—very rich and delicious, especially with the mint chocolate ice cream.

The evening was perfect, with a balmy breeze and a beautiful lake view. It’s a bit of a maze to get to the restaurant these days with the road work going on, but just follow the signs and you’ll get there safely.

Whether you’re dining indoors or outdoors, you get the same delicious food and good service. As an added treat, Lily’s serves breakfast from 8-11:30am Saturday and Sunday.

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Dining in your city Astatula Race Car Diner 25641 Monroe St. 352.253.6940 Astor Blackwater Inn Williams Landing 55716 Front St. 352.759.3802 Castaways Restaurant 23525 US State Road 40 352.759.2213 Sparky’s Place Restaurant 24646 State Road 40 352.759.3551 Bushnell Chuck’s Odd Cuples Café 117 W Belt Ave 352.568.0408 Hong Kong Restaurant 2229 W CR 48 (352) 568-8888 Howie’s Family Restaurant 840 N. Main St. 352.793.8582 TJ’s Family Restaurant 412 W. Belt Ave 352.793.8877 Waller’s Restaurant 138 Bushnell Plaza 352.793.2592 Clermont 801 City Grille 801 Montrose St. 352.394.6911 Akina Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion Bistro 4300 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.243.8988 Bubba’s Catfish 1800 S. Hwy. 27 352.708.6142 Calabria Ristorante 13900 County Road 455 407.656.5144 Cheeser’s Palace Café 707 W. Montrose St. 352.404.9431 Corelli Italian Restaurant 1042 E. Hwy. 50 352.989.5924 El Cerro Restaurant 811 W. Hwy. 50 352.241.9884 Flippers Pizzeria 2523 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.242.2214

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G’s NY Pizza 12346 Roper Blvd.

352.243.8900 Green Garden 1790 E. Hwy. 50 352.243.2077 Guru Restaurant 2400 S. Hwy. 27 352.241.9884 Legends Grille & Tavern 1700 Legendary Blvd.

352.242.1910 Lilly’s on the Lake 846 W. Osceola St. 352.708.6565 Lyn’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe 824 W. Montrose St. 352.536.9935 Napolis Pizzeria 556 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.243.7500 Robata Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 1500 Oakley Seaver Dr. 352.404.9688 The Crooked Spoon Gastropub 200 Citrus Tower Blvd.

352.404.4808 Troy’s Cuban & Deli 1200 Oakley Seaver Dr. 352.241.4295 Uncle Kenny’s BBQ 157 Hwy. 27 352.394.1225 Eustis 1884 Restaurant & Bar 12 East Magnolia Ave. 1.800.856.1884 Dam Smoker Barbeque 36721 County Road 19A 352.357.6555 Haystax Restaurant 15439 Hwy. 441 352.489.0510 Jeannie’s Place 209 E. Gottsche Ave. 352.359.0027 Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 15211 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.483.8288 King’s Taste Bar-B-Que 503 Palmetto St. 352.589.0404 Maria’s Latin Dinner 1 N. Eustis St. 352.357.5555

LaCabana Mexican Bar and Grill 2060 S. Bay St. 352.357.4600 NightOwl Caribbean Restaurant 929 S. Bay St. 352.589.0256 Stavro’s & Sons of Eustis 2100 W. County Road 44 352.589.9100 Taki’s Pizza House 2824 S. Bay St. 352.357.0022 Thai Sushi America 925 N. Bay St. 352.357.1949 The Crazy Gator 402 N. Bay St. 352.589.5885 The Great Pizza Company 23 E. Magnolia Ave. 352.357.7377 The Oyster Troff 936 N. Bay St. 352.357.9939 Tillie’s Tavern & Grill 31 E. Magnolia Ave. 352.602.7929 Tony’s Pizza & Subs 2760 E. Orange Ave. 352.589.9001 Valentina’s Sandwhich Factory 132 E. Magnolia Ave. 352.408.9608 Fruitland Park Fruitland Park Café 3180 US Hwy. 441/27 352.435.4575 ibar-be-que Express 3170 Hwy. 27 352.315.4227 Legends Cafe 2468 U.S. Hwy. 441/27 352.728.0006 Groveland Coyote Rojo 214 W. Broad St. 352.557.8999 James Barbeque 262 W. Orange St. 352.557.4050 Ikaho Sushi Japanese 7965 SR 50, #900 352.557.8988 Red Wing Restaurant 12500 S. State Road 33 352.429.2997

Howey-inthe-Hills JB Boondocks Bar & Grill 704 S. Lakeshore Blvd.

352.324.3600 Lady Lake Bamboo Bistro 700 Hwy. 441 352.750.9998 Lady Lake Harbor Hills Country Club 6538 Lake Griffin Rd. 352.753.7000 Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant 504 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 352.753.2722 The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. 514 Hwy. 441 352.614.9000 Leesburg Bloom’s Baking House and Restaurant 610 W. Main St. 352.787.1004 Cafe Ola 400 N. 14th St. 352.365.0089 Cedar River Seafood 8609 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 352.728.3377 Chesapeake Bay Grill 4467 Arlington Ridge Blvd.

352.315.0066 Cousin Vinnie’s Family Sports Restaurant 10700 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.253.2442 Cuba Pichy’s 10401 US Hwy. 441 352.365.2822 Dance’s BBQ 1707 South Street 352.801.8885 Frank’s Place 201 N. 1st St. 352.323.1989 Gator Bay Bar & Grill 10320 County Road 44 352.365.2177 God Café 300 W. Main St. 352.801.7447 Great Chicago Fire Brewery & Tap Room 311 W. Magnolia St. 352.474.2739

Habaneros 3 Mexican Restaurant 10601 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.315.1777 HP Grill 1403 S. 14th St. 352.314.0006 Ichiban Buffet 10301 Hwy. 441 352.728.6669 Irene’s Ice Cream Sandwiches and Deli 4120 Corley Island Rd. 352.315.1118 Jamaican George 2402 W. Main St. 352.455.1898 Johnson’s Pizza Place 4120 Corley Island Rd., Ste. 300 352.801.7250 Kountry Kitchen 1008 W. Dixie Ave. 352.323.0852 La Palma Mexican Grill 1690 Citrus Blvd.

352.323.1444 Lilly’s Super Subs 2339 County Road 473 352.343.4663 Magnolia’s Oyster Bar 201 W. Magnolia St. 352.323.0093 Ms. T’s Place 305 Pine St. 352.431.3217 Naples Italian Restaurant 1107 W. North Blvd.

352.323.1616 Osaka 1401 Citrus Blvd.

352.728.0788 Pine Street Bar-B-Que 408 Pine St. 352.728.1293 Plantation Oaks Restaurant 4720 Plantation Blvd.

352.530.2680 Ramshackle Café 1317 N. 14th St. 352.365.6565 Rodello’s Italian Restaurant 26736 US Hwy. 27 352.319.8093 San Jose Mexican 1337 S. 14th St. 352.805.4174

Sip Restaurant and Wine Bar 707 W. Main St. 352.435.7840 Southern Gourmet 314 W. Main St. 352.409.7512 Stavros Pizza 755 N. 14th St. 352.326.4202 Takis Pizza Restaurant 1205 N. 14th St. 352.787.2344 The 24 Tap Room 1107 W. North Blvd.

352.315.0198 The Florida Porch Café 706 W. Main St. 352.365.1717 The Old Time Diner 1350 W. North Blvd.

352.805.4250 Turner’s 114 S. 5th St. 352.530.2274 Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe 410 W Main St 352.435.9107 Vic’s Catering 352.728.8989 Wolfy’s 918 N. 14th St. 352.787.6777 Wrapsody 712 W. Main St. 352.801.7239 Mascotte Minneola Grill 117 W. Washington St. 352.394.2555 Napoli’s Pizzeria 556 Hwy. 27 352.243.7500 Rainbow Restaurant 704 E. Myers Blvd.

352.429.2093 The Surf Bar and Grill 650 Hwy. 27 202.527.0100 Minneola Jack’s Barbecue 100 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.394.2673 Lil Anthony’s Pizza 205 N. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.394.1516 Tiki Bar & Grill 508 S. Main Ave. 352.394.2232

Mount Dora 1921 by Norman Van Aken 141 E. 4th Ave. 352.385.1921 Anthony’s Pizza 17195 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.357.6668 Barnwood Country Kitchen and Smokehouse 3725 W. Old US Hwy 441 352.630.4903 Beauclaire Restaurant at Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander St. 352.383.4101 Bocce Pizzeria 925 E. First Ave. 352.385.0067 Breezeway Café 411 N. Donnelly St. 352.702.7898 Cecile’s French Corner 237 W. Fourth Ave. 352.383.7100 Cody’s on 4th Cafe 111 E. 4th Ave. 352.735.8426 Copacabana Cuban Cafe 320 Dora Drawdy Way 352.385.9000 Eduardo’s Loko Tacos Mexican Restaurant 226 Alfred St. 352.742.1181 Frog & Monkey English Pub 411 N. Donnelly St. 352. 383.1936 Highland Street Café 185 S. Highland St. 352.383.1446 Jeremiah’s 500 N. Highland St. 352.383.7444 J.K. Thai & Sushi 116 E. 5th Ave. 352.385.5470 Let’s Do Lunch 426 N. Donnelly St. 352.735.4577 Mount Dora Pizza & Subs 2718 W. Old U.S. Hwy. 441 352.383.5303 One Flight Up - Coffee, Dessert & Wine Bar 440 N. Donnelly St., Ste. 100 352.758.9818

Pisces Rising 239 W. 4th Ave. 352.385.2669 PizzAmore’ 722 E. 5th Ave. 352.383.0092 Shiva Indian Restaurant 140A W. 5th Ave. 352.735.4555 Sidelines Sport Eatery 315 N. Highland St. 352.735.7433 Sugarboo’s Bar-B-Que 1305 N. Grandview St. 352.735.7675 The Goblin Market 331-B Donnely St. 352.735.0059 Whale’s Tale Fish House 2720 W. Old U.S. Hwy 441 352.385.1500 Zellie’s Pub 4025 N. U.S. Hwy. 19A 352.483.3855 Sorrento Del Franco Pizza Place 31436 CR 437 352.383.8882 Gi Gi’s 25444 State Road 46 352.735.4000 Tavares Angelo’s Italian Restaurant 2270 Vindale Rd. 352.343.2757 Buzzard Beach Grill 12423 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.253.5267 Hurricane Dockside Grill 3351 W. Burleigh Blvd.

352.508.5137 Lake Dora Sushi & Sake 227 E. Main St. 352.343.6313 Mary’s Kountry Kitchen 15945 County Road 448 352.343.6823 O’Keefe’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 115 S Rockingham Ave. 352.343.2157 Palm Gardens Restaurant 1661 Palm Garden St. 352.431.3217

Ruby Street Grille 221 E. Ruby St. 352.742.7829 Sunrise Grill 462 E. Burleigh Blvd.

352.343.7744 The Hideaway 11912 Lane Park Rd. 352.343.3585 The Villages Amerikano’s Grill 998 Del Mar Dr. 352.633.8027 Bavarian Brewhaus 2738 Brownwood Blvd.

352.399.5516 Bravo Pizza 1080 Lake Sumter Landing 352.430.2394 Chengs Chinese and Sushi Restaurant 4050 Wedgewood Ln. 352.391.9678 China Gourmet III 343 Colony Blvd 352.750.4965 City Fire Brownwood & Paddock Square 352.561.2078 Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill 297 Colony Blvd 352.751.0400 Giovanni’s 3439 Wedgewood Lane 352.751.6674 Margarita Republic 1102 Main St. 352.753.4600 Mezza Luna Italian Restaurant and Bar 320 Colony Blvd.

352.753.3824 NYPD Pizzeria 4046 Wedgwood Ln 352.750.1994 RedSauce 1000 Canal St. 352.750.2930 Ricciardi’s Italian Table 3660 Kiessel Rd. 352.391.9939 Sakura 265 Colony Blvd 352.205.7393 Takis Greek and Italian Restaurant 13761 U.S. Hwy. 441 N. 352.430.3630 The Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille 925 Lakeshore Dr. 352.753.7800

VKI Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 1004 Old Mill Run 352.259.9887 Umatilla Fish & Chix 100 N. Central Ave. 352.669.7145 Gator’s 9 N. Central Ave. 352.669.6969 Greg’s Haystax 526 Umatilla Blvd.

352.669.1555 Nicky D’s Pizza 325 N. Central Avenue 352.669.2400 Old Crow Real Pit Bar-B-Q 41100 State Road 19 352.669.3922 Quarterdeck 801 Central Ave. 352.669.4662 Shanghai 531 N. Central Ave. 352.669.2004 The Mason Jar 37534 State Rd. 19 352.589.2535 Umatilla Tavern 605 N. Central Ave. 352.669.1325 Wildwood China Jade 420 W. CR 44 352.330.5913 Cotillion Southern Café 101 N. Main St. 352.748.1223 Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant 346 Shopping Center Dr. 352.461.0577 O’Shucks! Oyster Bar and Grill 1016 S Main St. 352.399.2200 Traditions Café 3107 Hwy. 44 352.748.1077 Woody’s Bar-B-Q 1220 S. Main St. 352.748.1109 Yalaha Yalaha Bakery 8210 County Road 48 352.324.3366

Country Club Restaurants Clermont Sanctuary Ridge Bar & Grille 2601 Diamond Club Road 352.243.0411 Legends Grille & Tavern 1700 Legendary Blvd.

352.243.1118 Howey-in-the-Hills Mission Inn Resort El Conquistador Nicker’s Clubhouse Restaurant 10400 CR 48 352.324.3101 Mount Dora The Country Club 1900 Country Club Blvd.

352.735.2263 The Villages Belle Glade Country Club 446 Moyer Loop 352.205.8208 Cane Garden Country Club 1726 Bailey Trail 352.750.0627 Evans Prairie Country Club 1825 Evan’s Prairie Trail 352.750.2225 Glenview County Club 3914 Glenview Rd. 352.753.0077 Hemingway’s at Havana Country Club 2484 Odell Circle 352.430.3200 Legacy Restaurant Nancy Lopez Country Club 17135 Buena Vista Blvd.

352.753.1475 Orange Blossom Country Club 1542 Water Tower Circle 352.751.4501 Palmer Legends Country Club 1635 Palmer Way 352.750.4499 Tierra Del Sol Country Club 806 San Marino Dr. 352.753.8005 Wildwood Continental Country Club 50 Continental Blvd.

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Barbecue, American (Traditional), Southern // 3725 W Old US Hwy 441, Mount Dora // 352.630.4903 Tue-Sat: 7a.m.-3p.m., Closed Sun & Mon // barnwoodbbq.com // facebook.com/barnwoodbbq Mouth-watering barbecue. A family-like atmosphere. Old-fashioned service. Those are three qualities that patrons of Barnwood BBQ and Country Kitchen in Eustis experience upon each visit. Owners Dan and Elaine Backhaus have discovered that the recipe behind delicious barbecue is cooking meats low and slow over smoldering wood. That method has served them well, both for their restaurant and food truck business. Diners can also purchase Barnwood’s delicious, award-winning barbecue sauces and special seasonings. Popular breakfast items include a ham-and-cheese omelet, smoked sausage omelet, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and a variety of breakfast combinations. The restaurant’s equally delicious lunch items include a three-rib sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, beef brisket platter, smoked country sausage platter, mushroom Swiss burger, and grilled Reuben sandwich. Burgers, soups, and salads are also available. Be sure to top off your meal with one of Barnwood’s popular desserts, which include fruit cobbler and dark-chocolate brownies Awards: Lake & Sumter Style magazine’s No. 1 BBQ Restaurant, Best Judged Chicken, Best Judged Ribs, Best Judged Brisket (tie), and thirdplace in Best Judged Pork (April 2015) Top Entrée (pulled pork), Lake Eustis Chamber of Commerce food contest (2015 and 2016).

Cousin Vinnie’s Family Sports Restaurant Open seven days a week: 11am–9pm // Food, Spirits, Music, Sports 10700 U.S. Hwy. 441, Leesburg // 352.253.2442 // CVinnies.com Cousin Vinnie’s is located on U.S. Hwy. 441 across from Home Depot. Owner “Cousin” Vinnie Vittoria and his family have created a unique atmosphere by combining a “Sports Bar” with a “Family Restaurant”. As soon as you walk into Vinnie’s you will immediately notice why they are famous for outstanding comfort food and service! Their 35+ wing sauces have awarded them voted BEST WINGS in Lake & Sumter County every year since opening in 2008. In 2017, Vinnie’s was also voted BEST SPORTS BAR! Every Monday Night from 6 – 10 they host Texas Hold’Em Tournaments, Tuesday night is “Family Night” from 5–8p.m. when kids 12-and-under eat free. Wednesday night is “Trivia Night” when the fun starts at 6:30p.m. with prizes given to the top 3 teams. A few menu items offered are (never frozen – 80/20) ½ lb. burgers, personal pan pizzas, amazing rib-eye Philly cheese steaks, healthy wheat wraps, fresh homemade chicken salad and 15 awesome appetizers, including Cousin Vinnie’s Signature Secret Shrimp! Central Florida’s families simply can’t get enough of their deep-fried Ice Cream, Twinkies and Snickers Bars! Cousin Vinnie’s also offers, a small arcade for the kids, free Wi-Fi, great music, and an enthusiastic staff ready to exceed your expectations.

Gio’s Deli and Mercato 3975 County Road 201, Oxford // 352.748.5558 Mon-Wed 10A.M.-6 P.M. // Thurs-Sat 10 A.M. -8 P.M. Buon Appetito! There’s no need to travel to Italy to enjoy scrumptious homemade breads, pasta, fresh sandwiches, meats, cheeses, desserts, pastries, and foods from an Italian market—it’s all available here at Gio’s Deli, where our chef Giovanni earned his culinary degree in Italy. After opening Giovanni’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in The Villages in 2004, Gio has expanded with the deli bringing more of the old world to The Villages area to enjoy! Gio’s can cater a special family meal of lasagna, spaghetti with meatballs, chicken parmigiana or baked ziti, or call us when you need a special party platter or desserts for a social gathering. We get raves over everything from our homemade cheeses, bruschetta, and sweet treats of cannoli, lemon mascarpone cake, cheesecakes, strawberry tiramisu and more. Come check us out!

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Guru Restaurant and Catering 2400 S. U.S. Hwy. 27, Suite 101, Clermont // 352.241.9884 Monday-Saturday 4pm-10 pm // Closed Sun. Guru Restaurant and Catering is the “go-to” place for a wide array of mouthwatering Indian fare, everything from appetizers, clay oven-baked Indian breads, Biryani specialties, chicken, seafood, lamb, beef entrees, and 12 different vegetable dishes for vegans to enjoy. Many diners rave about our Chicken Tikka Masala, featuring boneless chicken cooked in a clay oven, dipped in tomato sauce with onion, and flavored with aromatic herbs. All of our chefs are renowned for their creative combinations of spices and sauces, so let us cook for you!

La Palma 1690 Citrus Blvd., Leesburg // 352.323.1444 // LapalmaGrill.com Open Daily 11am – 9pm // Lunch Specials: 11am – 3pm Owner Raudel Torres invites you to a delicious dining experience at the La Palma Mexican Grill. The recipes used for these unique dishes are a blend of old-school traditions from Mexico, combined with culinary inspirations and trends from California and Louisiana. Flavorful, homemade Mexican entrees such as Tacos Azteca, Carnitas, Fajitas, and Tamales and much more are timeless and prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Sit in the comfortable dining room or enjoy the outdoor view on the new patio deck. Fast and friendly service, reasonable prices, and three-for-one margaritas all day every day mean exceeding customer expectations. In addition to in-house service, catering is available for large parties, or meetings. Daily specials available on the website, lapalmagrill.com. ts! hi Nigh Mariac hts from ig Tuesday n d kids an m p -8 6pm ! r) eat free e d (10 and un

Rodello’s Italian Restaurant 26736 U.S Highway 27, Leesburg // 352-319-8093 // Rodellos.com Open Daily: 11am-9pm Chef Amadeo Avila invites you to enjoy authentic and fresh Italian cuisine in a friendly, comfortable dining environment at the new Rodello’s Italian Restaurant. The recipes used for his dishes are a blend of old-school traditions from Italy— the restaurant is named for a city in the old country—with new culinary inspirations that Chef Amadeo has learned during many years in the restaurant business. Flavorful, homemade Italian entrees such as Pistachio Crusted Lamb, Salmon Saltimbocca, Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp Risotto, and many others are classics and prepared with only the freshest ingredients. The lunch menu features personal pizzas, calzones, subs, and pasta. Sit in the spacious dining room or enjoy drinks or desserts like delicious gelato in the cozy lounge, which features a full bar, wine menu, and an array of specialty cocktails. Always look for new specials on Chef Amadeo’s menu, available on the restaurant’s website, Rodellos.com.

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Stokes Seafood Market and More 719 W. Main St., Leesburg // 352.787.3474 Facebook.com/StokesSeafoodMarketandMore The freshest seafood available, and many delicious “grab and go” meals are available from Stokes Seafood Market and More. We are located at 719 W. Main Street at the corner of 9th Street in historic downtown Leesburg. Our very own Chef Michelle Norvé C.E.C. creates the wonderful seafood dishes at the market, including lobster rolls, sesame-seared Ahi tuna, salad with blackened salmon or Ahi tuna, the best seafood gumbo, New England clam chowder, shrimp and lobster bisque around, and so much more. When you pick up your fresh seafood you can sample some of the wonderful house-made seafood salads, spreads, and dips, and wine and beer, and take some home to go with your dinner. We specialize in hard to find Northern fish and shellfish, live Maine Lobster and Blue Crab, Salmon, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Mahi, Ipswich Clams, Oysters, Mussels, Mullet, Catfish, Tilapia, Swordfish, Crab, and so much more! Every day there’s something new to pick up for lunch and “grab and go” home to enjoy. We are your one stop seafood shop…we carry everything to make your seafood meal perfect! In addition to the fish brought in fresh from the boats daily, there’s also a great selection of shellfish and frozen fish. Ask about our fun and informative cooking demonstrations by Chef Michelle. Call or check the schedule in the store for times.

Subway Subway.com Custom-made, fresh sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads made right before your eyes. The “healthy” alternative to fast food.

Lady Lake // 208 W. Guava St. // 352.750.4929 Eustis // 469 Plaza Dr. // 352.357.7827 Mount Dora // 18870 U.S. Hwy. 441 // 352.735.4376 Leesburg // 2013 Citrus Blvd. // 352.787.6442 10135 U.S. Hwy. 441, Suite 4 // 352.326.3234 27405 U.S. Hwy. 27, Suite 4 // 352.314.8847 The Villages // 1580 Bella Cruz Drive // 352.750.9600 8796 S.E. 165th Mulberry Lane // 352.750.9991 1070 Lake Sumter Landing Drive // 352.205.8535 349 Colony Blvd. // 352.391.1657 Wildwood // 480 W. Gulf to Alantic Hwy. // 352.748.8800

The Whistle Stop at Zellwood Station 2728 Cayman Cir., Zellwood // Tue-Sat 11am-7pm // Sun 11am-5pm // 407.814.7005 Located in the rolling hills of Zellwood Station is Whistle Stop Restaurant and Lounge. With a scenic view of the community’s beautiful golf course, the restaurant is open Sunday morning for breakfast, Wednesdays and Fridays for dinner, and Tuesday through Sunday for lunch. Diners can satisfy their taste buds on various food items prepared by a former Disney Chef, including Reubens, burgers, Caesar salad, and a large pork sandwich.

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Yalaha Bakery 8210 State Road 48, Yalaha // Open daily 8am-7pm // 352.324.3366 The family owned German Bakery since 1995, is an award-winning Bakery that offers to customers high-quality German products made with the highest culinary standards. Fine European pastries and breads are made with organic flours, chocolates, and spices, butter, and imported European ingredients. Take home tortes, tarts, and wonderful pretzels, but before you go home, enjoy something from our delicious deli menu. We serve breakfast from 8-11am and lunch and dinner are served 11am-7pm. Enjoy German specialties like Nurnberger breakfast, Hunterschnitzel with Spätzle, Bratwurst, Reuben, Quiche, typical German soups, and maybe Semelknoedel (bread dumplings with mushroom sauce) for lunch or dinner. We offer a fine selection of German beers and wines. Whatever time of day, you’ll find something you love at Yalaha Bakery.

On the weekends you can come and enjoy various events and music concerts on Saturdays and Sundays at our Beer Garden. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or via our website www.yalahabakery.com A German Bakery Like No Other!

Would you like to see your restaurant in our dining section?

Call us at 352.787.4112

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__________ Countywide school supply and non-perishable food drive benefiting the Lake County Public School District. The event is organized by the Educational Foundation, participating Chambers and THAT! Company.

How Can Your Business or Organization Participate? __________

_______ 62.7% of Lake County students receive free or reduced lunch programs? Lake County has 1,946 homeless students?

What Happens to Donations?__ _____

BE A COLLECTION SITE OR SUPPORTER IN THE MONTH OF JULY Just call our office to sign up We will deliver signage, box and buttons

What Do We Need? __________ Pencils, pens, rulers, hand sanitizer, tissue, erasers, glue sticks, crayons, notebook paper, composition books, spiral notebooks, folders, graph paper, scissors, calculators, construction paper, markers, dry erase markers, crayons, dry erasers, highlighters, staples, paper clips, tape, index cards, binders, colored pencils, non-perishable food items & backpacks.

Donations will be distributed by the foundation to free and reduced lunch students at the Back to School Fairs in August and in Apple-Mart stores where teachers shop for free. Food collections will stock district and individual school pantries.

If you would like to become a collection site or a volunteer for the program please contact 352-326-1265 or Cullen-battc@lake.k12.fl.us. The foundation has the ability to purchase supplies at deeply discounted rates and will be accepting cash donations on-line at www.edfoundationlake.com or checks can be mailed to: Educational Foundation of Lake County 2045 Pruitt Street Leesburg, FL 34748 cullen-battc@lake.k12.fl.us

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Typewriter Man! A fresh page among stale tales.

STORY: CHRIS GERBASI // ILLUSTRATION: JOSH CLARK

Typewriter Man! A fresh page among stale tales.

STORY: CHRIS GERBASI

Voiceover: In a world of summer blockbusters, computer effects, and ridiculous storylines, one man wages a battle against insurmountable odds: to make people read his column.

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The most hellish villain of all. An editor. Or it could be a zombie.

Hard to tell.

We’re short on space, run for it!

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(As the sun rises in Smallburg, little Jimmy walks up to Typewriter Man, who’s trying to get from the beginning of his column to the end of his column.)

Jimmy: Hiya, Typewriter Man! Boy, you’re the superest of the superheroes! Show me what you can do!

Typewriter Man: Well, I used to make an original document and a carbon copy—at the same time!

But they don’t make parts for me anymore, Jimmy.

Now it’s hard to get a word in edgewise with all the competition for readers’ attention…

J: Look out, Typewriter Man! The velociraptors are on the loose!

T: Great Caesar’s ghost!

You’d think they would’ve run their course by now. Look at that mess they left on the page. What’s that little speck?

J: Looks like Ant-Man. T: No, it’s just Paul Rudd.

He’s more like a cockroach.

Just keeps coming back. I’ll give him a nice squish. Let’s head to the middle of the column, usually nothing’s going on there. Wait, what’s that structure up ahead?

It’s transforming…

J: Holy erector set, Typewriter Man! It’s a giant supercomputer!

T: Wanting to kick my “S,” no doubt!

J: Now it’s turning into a robot. Now it looks like an alien. Now it looks like the Hulk with a monkey face. Now it’s Sandra Bullock. Now it looks like

a fidget spinner. Now it’s a toy poodle.

T: I think we’re safe for now, Jimmy. I just hope we don’t run into any villains.

J: Wha…wha…what’s that thing with horns on its head?

T: The most hellish villain of all. An editor. Or it could be a zombie. Hard to tell.

We’re short on space, run for it! Wait. Never mind. The velociraptors got the editor.

Eew. Look away, Jimmy.

J: Typewriter Man, look!

The words…we’re falling off the page!

T: Must…hang…on. I see a helicopter in the distance.

It’s being flown by…Tom Cruise! Or maybe Jack Black.

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