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Lake County Water Safety Team catches a big wave, and Clermont’s city clerk is a Home Rule Hero.

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Never discuss politics or religion. Throughout the years, Style magazine has certainly abided by that age-old adage.

We’ve covered controversial topics—from exposing the prevalence of human trafficking to questioning whether convicted Leesburg murderer Marie Arrington was guilty or innocent. And we’ve covered fun topics such as a behind-the-scenes look at Leesburg Bikefest and an in-depth preview of the Leesburg Lightning.

But we’ve purposefully steered away from politics and religion. The reason for that is simple. Lake and Sumter counties are home to a diverse group of people of various religious faiths and different political leanings. The last thing we want to do is offend or insult any of our faithful readers by shoving our personal opinions down their throats. In short, we present stories and information we feel pertains to all local residents, and we’d rather attract and attain new readers than alienate them.

But you know what they say about rules, right? Rules are made to be broken. As far as never discussing or mentioning politics in this publication, we broke our golden rule and veered off course. Not only did we veer off course, we dove in feet first.

This month, we are introducing political candidates in Lake and Sumter counties who are running for county offices. We’re not injecting personal opinions or endorsing any candidate; we’re simply providing information about them so our readers can make informed decisions before they head to their respective voting precincts in August and November.

Why are we doing this? Far too often, voters make uninformed decisions without knowing where candidates stand on the issues and what their experience is relative to the position they’re seeking. I know many voters base their decisions solely on whether a candidate has a (R) or (D) next to his or her name. Other voters decide on name recognition alone. In other words, they’ll be more apt to choose a candidate who unleashes an onslaught of political advertisements as opposed to a candidate who o may not have the campaign funds to get his or her name out there.

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SOCCER FANS NOW HAVE A TEAM IN LAKE COUNTY

Orlando Kicks FC, based in Clermont, kicked off its inaugural season of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) last month at the Montverde Academy Soccer Stadium. Children wearing a soccer jersey are admitted for free; adult tickets are $5 at the gate.

“South Lake County’s reputation for sports continues to grow, as evidenced by new teams such as Orlando Kicks FC deciding to make Lake County their home base,” says Adam Ashton, Lake County Economic Development & Tourism Sports Development Coordinator. “We are thrilled to support the team.” Orlando Kicks FC is one of nine teams in Florida.

Robbie Aristodemo, owner of Orlando Kicks FC, says the WPSL is the largest women’s soccer league in the world and is a stepping-stone for aspiring professional and international-level players. He says many former and current U.S. National and International Team players played on WPSL teams, including two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wamback and Olympic gold medalist and captain of the Orlando Pride soccer team Alex Morgan.

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Montverde Academy Stadium July 5, 5 p.m.: vs. FC Surge July 10, 11 a.m.: vs. Pinellas County United

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A Fishing Tale Lake County Tourism and the Lake County Communications Department have a new website for anglers. If you’re an avid fisherman, a visitor to our area, or just want to go fishing, visit www.lakebigbass.com before you head out.

Adam Sumner is the Lake County Economic Development & Tourism Division Manager. He says, “Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World, but Lake County is quickly becoming known as the premier destination for trophy largemouth bass.”

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TOP CLERK Clermont City Clerk Tracy Ackroyd Howe is the only official in Lake County to receive the Florida League of Cities 2016 Home Rule Hero Award.

Home Rule is the ability a city has to establish its own form of government and enact ordinances, codes, plans, and resolutions without prior state approval.

Tracy and another Florida city clerk were among 70 city officials statewide hailed for protecting the home-rule powers of Florida cities during the 2016 legislative session.

“I am truly honored to be one of the first city clerks to receive this prestigious award,” says Tracy, who also serves as president of Florida Association of City Clerks.

Clermont City Manager Darren Gray says Tracy is deserving of the accolades.

“Tracy is known across the state for her professionalism and commitment to the highest standards of her profession.”

A BIG WAVE FOR WATER SAFETY TEAM A STROKE OF GENIUS Creating art doesn’t always have to be serious business. Painting With A Twist makes it a fun one. The company has studios across Florida, and Mount Dora is the next stop for the chain. The premise is to give the average person the experience of being an artist. With an accomplished instructor and step-by-step process, you can paint a sunset, a bird, or any scene of your choosing.

Painting With A Twist also allows for those of age to enjoy their class with wine or a beverage of choice. It is a great way to loosen up, laugh, and find that much-needed creative outlet. The new studio is located in Hobby Lobby Plaza on U.S. Highway 441. For more information, visit paintingwithatwist.com/mount-dora.

The Lake County Water Safety Team has earned the National Water Safety Congress Award of Merit, which was presented during the recent International Boating and Water Safety Summit in San Diego, California.

The award recognizes outstanding teamwork by agencies to promote water safety and drowning prevention. Lake County’s team began in 2011 as a countywide initiative in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week in May. Partners in the project included representatives from county, municipal, public safety, schools, child welfare, health, and private sector groups.

“Hundreds of children have participated in these events and learned the importance of water safety,” says team member, William S. Griswold, of Mount Dora.

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DID YOU KNOW? • Linda Watts was a preschool/kindergarten teacher before the Miss Leesburg Scholarship Program?

• Winners give a year of service to the Leesburg community and proudly represent their hometown.

• The program has provided $155,000 in scholarships for young ladies of Leesburg. All scholarships are paid directly to their college.

• “Adopt a Grandparent” is a program at the Brookdale Senior Center. Each girl visits, shares, takes gifts, flowers, or goodies, and celebrate holidays and birthdays with her resident.

• Students participate in Florida’s Hometown USA Program, where they volunteer for programs such as Share Your Christmas Food Drive, Diaper Drive for Pregnancy Care Center and local daycares, Relay for Life, and Head Start.

Big band hits of World War II will kick off the entertainment season for the 2016-17 George O. Pringle Performing Arts Series at Lake-Sumter State College.

Hosted by the LSSC Foundation at the Paul P. Williams Auditorium on the Leesburg campus, the series will feature a wide array of comedy, theater, music, and dancing.

“America’s Hits on Parade” with the legendary 15-piece Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and vocal group, The Pied Pipers, will perform 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22, and 2 p.m. Oct. 23.

Reserved seats are $27.

Other shows run monthly through March. Season tickets are $118. To learn more or make reservations, call 352.365.3506.

• The goal of the organization is to encourage young women to achieve their highest potential so they become confident, caring individuals who understand the value volunteering, taking a leadership role, and creating standards of excellence.

She Cleaned/He Cleaned Nielson Global Home Survey polled more than 30,000 people not to determine the equality of pay between men and women, but to see who does the cleaning, what tools they use, and what they look for in home-cleaning products.

No surprises—women still do the majority of cleaning. In fact, 44 percent of respondents from around the world said this. However, the numbers may be more perception than reality for marketers.

“The perception that home care is only women’s work is inaccurate,” says Sarah Peters, Nielsen Global Business Partner. “The female head of household remains a key stakeholder in the cleaning process in many homes, but as more men play an active role in housework, marketing strategies need to reflect a more balanced approach—from product innovations to marketing messages.”

So, she’s saying if the scent of a product and its packaging reflect a male perspective, it might encourage men to clean? Yes indeed…and it provides a growth opportunity for companies that sell these products.

Next time you’re out shopping ladies, look for a toilet bowl brush shaped like a light saber so hubby will be eager to help out at home.

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Interested in taking a seaplane ride?

Jones Brothers & Co., in Tavares, offers a variety of seaplane adventures and excursions, ranging from lunch at the beach, wild boar hunting, a chance to swim with the manatees, or a private island fishing weekend.

Those who prefer to stay closer to home can check out Lake County by seaplane, on the water, and on rails.

One day-trip package offers participants a boat cruise through the Dora Canal with Premier Boat Cruises, before being dropped off at the Tavares Seaplane Base for a 15-minute seaplane flight, followed by a 30-minute train ride back to Mount Dora aboard the Orange Blossom Cannonball/Express. To learn more, visit www.jonesairandsea.com.

1 // TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE…that was the question as people gathered in front of Target in Mount Dora to protest the company’s gender-neutral restroom policy. Opponents feel this policy should be flushed down the toilet, while supporters say the potty police are full of crap.

2 // THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE Conservation Commission and the Florida Forest Service recently joined forces and hosted a cleanup day for parts of the Ocala National Forest spanning Lake County. Apparently, the forest is littered with tires, rundown furniture, and even abandoned boats.

Come on, people. If we’re not careful, Hollywood is going to come here with Tom Hanks and make a movie titled “Forest Dump.”

3 // A MANNEQUIN DONNING a two-toned bikini was reported stolen from a boat dock at a Clermont mobile home park. It’s safe to say both the culprit and mannequin are big dummies.

4 // CLERMONT-BASED RUFF TIMES RESCUE recently held a shoe collection drive to raise funds for its no-kill shelter that houses dogs and cats.

When it comes to animals, Lake County residents have no problem pouring out their hearts and soles.

5 // IN LEESBURG, A MAN WEARING a Superman jersey was arrested after a surveillance camera caught him dragging a coin-operated kiddie ride from the front of a store. Wouldn’t he have been wiser to throw the ride in the back of a pickup truck, speed off, and then park it on Lois Lane?

6 // AFTER POLICE WERE CALLED to his mother’s home, a 23-year-old Leesburg man told deputies he needed to smoke some weed. So he went to the garage and rolled a marijuana cigarette. He was arrested for violation of probation. As officers escorted him to the patrol car, the man began singing a song: “Roll, roll, roll a joint.

Take away my pain.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily.

I’m slowly killing my brain.”

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A GROWTH SPURT! Leesburg’s private Christian school, First Academy, is developing plans for a $4.8 million expansion. The current concept covers 34,000 feet and includes a gym, a weight room, locker rooms, a stage, a large science lab, a large art room, seven classrooms, and additional office space. This will replace an existing building on the campus and will likely not require any extra asphalting.

With an increase in enrollment, this project is imperative since 410 students were enrolled last year, and 437 students are scheduled to attend classes for the 20162017 school year. The project is still under internal review before it goes before the city for approval. First Academy hopes to raise nearly $4.5 million for the project.

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BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN AND HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU STORY: FRED HILTON

Not long ago, I was driving along U.S. Highway 441/27 when my inner redneck broke free and tuned the Sirius Radio to channel 59, which is Willie’s Roadhouse. I was expecting to hear Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, or even Willie Nelson himself.

Instead, I was greeted with a happy duet of “Yellow Rose of Texas” by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. “Happy Trails” would have been even better but “Yellow Rose” was still enough to create a blinding flash of brilliance as millions of synapses began going snap, crackle, and pop in my brain.

I had an epiphany. I suddenly knew the way to solve all the problems of our beleaguered society. It was clear why we see so much general nastiness in our world. Happily, there is a solution. There’s a simple way to return goodness to our society and make everything peaches and cream again.

We need to bring back singing cowboys.

All was good when we had singing cowboys. We had a kinder, gentler society, and we weren’t afraid to go out alone at night. You knew there was a singing cowboy nearby to look out for you.

You remember singing cowboys. They wore white hats, were clean-shaven, and on the side of truth, justice, and the American way—just like that guy that flies around in the red cape and tights.

On TV and in movies today, everybody shoots everybody else. There are more bad guys blown away in a typical hourlong TV show than in all the Rambo movies combined. Singing cowboys didn’t have to kill the bad guys. They’d shoot the gun out of the baddy’s hand, and then punch his lights out with a single right cross. A really good singing cowboy could shoot the guns out of the hands of 18 to 20 crooks without having to reload his six-shooter.

After the dust settled, the singing cowboy would break out his guitar and serenade the local saloon/brothel madam, who had a heart of gold and was a really, really good person. The Sons of the Pioneers or some such backup group would mysteeriously appear out of nowhere and join in the singing.

Think how great our nation would be if we had a few more singing cowboys. Vladimir Putin and that little Korean guy wouldn’t give us any guff if they knew we had a supply of singging cowboys.

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we true singing cowboy aficionados realized that Gene was the real No. 1. After all, Gene only needed one gun but Roy had to use two.

More importantly, Gene created the Cowboy Code. They were a set of rules for ethics, morals, and patriotism that all cowboys—singing and non-singing—were supposed to follow.

They’re a nice set of rules for everybody. If Gene were writing them today, I’m sure Cowgirls would be included in the Code.

1. The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.

2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.

3. He must always tell the truth.

4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals.

5. He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.

6. He must help people in distress.

7. He must be a good worker.

8. He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action, and personal habits.

9. He must respect women, parents, and his nation’s laws.

10. The Cowboy is a patriot.

Roy never did anything to equal the Cowboy Code but he was responsible for one of the greatest cowboy stories of them all: Roy was celebrating his birthday around the campfire with Dale Evans and the Sons of the Pioneers. Dale bought Roy a fancy new pair of shoes that he could wear on one of those occasions when cowboy boots were inappropriate.

He was admiring the new shoes and showing them to his friends when a wild cat bounded out of the woods, grabbed the shoes, chewed them up and then ran off across the prairie.

The Sons of the Pioneers and Dale galloped off in pursuit of the wildcat. Soon afterward, they returned to the campfire with the wildcat in a cage.

Dale then began to sing: “Pardon me, Roy, is that the cat that chewed your new shoes?”

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Dr. Carlos Medina is a dentist who smiles at the American Dream.

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After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico in May 2001, he moved to Florida to achieve his dream of owning a dental practice.

For him, The United States has truly proven to be the land of opportunity.

“I’ve been to countries such as England, Spain, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic,” he said. “While they are all special places, there’s nowhere I’d rather live than right here in the United States. Not only does America allow you to achieve all your dreams; I also like how culturally diverse the country is. You live among people from all nations and backgrounds.”

His first practice, which he opened in Deland, attracts more than 90 new patients each month. That practice received the prestigious Hometown

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News Readers Choice Awards in Volusia County in the following categories: “Best Doctor—Dental Implant Surgery,” “Best Doctor— Cosmetic Dentistry Practice,” and “Best Doctor—Dental Practice,” “Best Doctor—Surgery Practice”.

Achieving that feat is particularly gratifying because winners are determined based on votes by residents of Volusia County.

In 2015, he opened another office in the country’s largest retirement community, The Villages. That practice, known as The Dentist, increasingly attracts new patients thanks to a unique blend of hightech equipment and old-fashioned, personalized service. The scent of fresh aromas and the sight of wooden ceilings, comfortable couches, and eye-catching paintings makes you feel like you’re at home rather than a clinical setting.

That’s an impressive feat for someone who endured poverty as a boy growing up in Puerto Rico.

He does have fond memories of his native island—the crystal-clear turquoise water, the white-sand beaches, and palm trees dancing in the wind. However, life is no tropical paradise for many of the island’s 3.8 million inhabitants. In fact, nearly 47 percent of Puerto Rican residents live in poverty.

Dr. Medina was not immune to that. His parents were divorced, and his mother struggled to make ends meet.

“I grew up poor and I’m a product of welfare and social programs,” he said. “My grandfather served as a father figure to me. After my parents were divorced, we received food stamps and even qualified for a program that helped us with rent payments.”

“My mother worked in my uncle’s business and made sure we didn’t have to live in the projects or go hungry,” he recalls. “She also saved up money to help me get through

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““We want [our patients] to have a quality experience while enjoying a higher quality of life.”

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my undergraduate studies at the University”.

For Dr. Medina, seeing his mother overcome the family’s harsh economic situation provided him with a valuable life lesson: People can rise from poverty to success through hard work and persistence.

That’s a life lesson he carries with him each day.

“I’ve told many people that you make your luck and forge your future,” he said. “Even if you feel like the deck is stacked against you, you can still rise above it and be successful. Making the right decisions in life is very important.”

The Dentist Dr. Medina has been happily putting smiles on the faces of patients for 14 years. While he provides revolutionary care by staying ahead with the latest technology and trends in the dental field, he truly understands that relationships and trust are what matters most.

“I realize trust has to be earned with each new patient, and my

staff and I go above and beyond to establish that level of trust. We want them to have a quality experience while enjoying a higher quality of life. I typically spend 15 to 20 minutes with new patients and try to get to know them on a personal level. I never begin the conversation talking about dentistry.” This is a stark difference from the many doctors that hardly even speak to their patients.

Dr. Medina is certified in dental implants, including the new Teeth Xpress system by BioHorizons, which allows patients to replace their dentures or partials with a fixed non-removable set of teeth. Even completing the entire procedure of removing the teeth, placing the implants and delivering the new teeth in a single visit. He also offers invisible braces through Invisalign and Clear Correct. He also has state-ofthe-art medical equipment such as a CEREC machine and digital x-rays.

Digital x-rays are advantageous to patients because radiation exposure is reduced by 80 percent compared

to traditional x-rays. Moreover, digital x-rays can be enlarged and enhanced, making it easier to detect oral diseases and immediately begin a plan of treatment.

Teeth Xpress is one of the newest treatment options that Dr. Medina offers, and it’s particularly helpful for patients who hide their decayed or damaged teeth from the world. It is a type of dental implant treatment that is especially helpful for people without teeth.

“The procedure can be performed in less than an hour and only requires a local anesthetic,” he said. “It’s definitely one of the marvels of modern medicine. People without teeth or decayed teeth can no longer eat food like chicken or steak. We can raise the bar for these people and dramatically impact their lives in a positive way.”

Dr. Medina also performs procedures such as root canals, surgical extractions, bone grafting, and soft tissue grafting, in addition to general dentistry. Therefore, patients can have procedures performed

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“There is no need for my patients to be shuffled from one office to another or be handed from doctor to doctor when they can receive top quality care by The Dentist they know at one location.” ________________________________

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The Jenkins name has brought a standard of excellence to “car row” on 441 in Leesburg for more than 10 years and adding the Nissan brand to their family of dealerships serving Lake and Sumter Counties only enhances their exposure. Jenkins Nissan will continue to offer the same award winning, customer-focused Nissan vehicles with the unmatched everyday excellence of a Jenkins store.

The Nissan new car lineup is sure to offer something for everyone. From the Sentra, Altima and Maxima sedans to the Titan truck, Quest van and Murano and Rogue SUVs, we have many options for any family size, large or small. Other customer favorites are crossovers like the Versa Note that one lucky winner will take home in July. “We have many Nissans in stock for folks to choose from,” said Chris Morano, general manager of the Jenkins Nissan store. “If you would like to consider something a little smaller or even a little larger, the Nissan Rogues are already in our showroom, and the newly redesigned Armada SUVs are heading to us soon.”

Don’t forget the preowned vehicles of all makes and models, too. “We have plenty of

new and preowned vehicles ready and waiting,” said Morano. “Even if someone’s never driven a Nissan, we would love for them to give us a try.”

The Jenkins name has become synonymous with car buying and service excellence in Leesburg, and adding another arrow to their quiver was an easy next step.

“Bringing this store into our growing auto group family only expands our Lake County footprint,” said Tom Formanek, president and CEO of the Jenkins Auto Group. “Our community involvement has increased in the past year, and we can’t wait to get even more engaged with the wonderful people in Leesburg and the surrounding areas, now that we have four stores there.”

Jenkins Auto Group, based 40 miles north in Ocala, started with one dealership 18 years ago and has matured into an automotive empire with 10 dealerships in Florida and Georgia and two body shops. Four of the dealerships are in Ocala with four now in Leesburg. The two Georgia stores are in Brunswick and Lithia Springs. Ocala and Leesburg both have collision centers owned by Jenkins as well.

“This is our fourth acquisition in 13 months,” said Formanek. “We are definitely in growth-mode within our company, and that gives us the opportunity to promote our people to new heights, like Chris Morano.”

Morano most recently served as the General Sales Manager for the Jenkins Acura and Jenkins Mazda stores in Ocala, but he has worked in the automotive industry for more than 22 years. “Chris has become an established leader in a very short time with the Jenkins Auto Group,” said Formanek. “In

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We have high hopes for all we can accomplish for our customers there.”

Come July 17, the new ownership party continues with a Caribbean-themed grand opening celebration. One lucky winner will take home a new 2015 Versa Note as a part of the event. Registrations are accepted in person in the store from now until the winner is drawn. Stop in at 10234 US Hwy 441 in Leesburg to enter to win.

Jenkins Auto Group is no stranger to car giveaways. In addition to the giveaways presented at the grand openings of the Leesburg Volkswagen, Jenkins Honda of Leesburg, Jenkins Hyundai of Ocala and Jenkins Kia of Ocala stores, the Lake County and Marion County Teachers of the Year each receive a three-year lease on brand new cars from Jenkins. Both current winners are driving 2017 Hyundai Elantras. “We are committed to giving back to teachers in the communities we operate,” said Formanek. “In fact, we’ve already signed on to be the Platinum signature sponsor of Lake County’s Teacher Appreciation event in August. We love to welcome into the Jenkins family those who give so much to so many.”

It’s a happy and joyous time when a family grows, and Jenkins Auto Group couldn’t be more proud to present to you Jenkins Nissan of Leesburg… Welcome to the Family!

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Efforts are underway to diversify our economy such as the opening of Lake Tech’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Eustis, the Health Sciences Collegiate Academy in Clermont, and other educational programs coordinated through Lake-Sumter State College and the University of Central Florida.

I’ve found at least three reasons why vocational training is important to Lake County’s economy. First, it makes Lake County more marketable in the global economy. When a manufacturing company is expanding or relocating, the locational options are plentiful.

These days, everybody is marketing to win manufacturing and technology business. Lake must have something better than houses to offer and a service sector employment base.

Developing a skilled workforce or one that can become skilled quickly through educational programs won’t ensure we win every company, but it makes Lake more competitive and attractive compared to our competition. When a manufacturing company relocates to Lake or chooses to expand in Lake, average wages increase in our county thus expanding some measures of true prosperity.

Second, vocational training improves business productivity. A well“ S TA R T B Y D O I N G W H AT ’ S trained worker reduces on-the-job training costs and money lost xing mistakes. The savings in turn is reinvested in the business. Lake Tech is N E C E S S A R Y ; T H E N D O W H AT ’ S considering offering efciency training courses such as Lean 6-Sigma.

P O S S I B L E ; A N D S U D D E N LY Y O U Imagine the results if Lake County’s business culture became renowned A R E D O I N G T H E I M P O S S I B L E .” for both continuous process improvement and personal career growth.

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Finally, vocational training is inclusive. Sadly, we sometimes look down on those who are unemployed or considered the working poor. We may ask, “Why can’t they just help themselves?” Vocational training provides a path for anyone who is willing to receive relevant skill training in an emerging or growing Lake County industry such as machining, welding, or nursing. Traditional college isn’t for everyone, and that’s OK! Vocational training can be a path for anyone in Lake County to receive skills relevant in today’s market economy. That same person can go on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Lake-Sumter State College or UCF, and then move on to advanced degrees. And I would argue, that person might actually be more valuable in the work force than a person who traveled the traditional route.

I am excited to see Lake Tech and Lake-Sumter State College working together to provide a clear path to prosperity for residents and future residents of Lake County. And whether that path ends with a good paying vocational career or leads to advanced degrees and larger salaries, our county is clearly better off.

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team. He will also focus on evidence-based clinical practices and provide leadership in clinical quality improvements throughout the CFH system. “I’m condent that Dr. Huntt’s experience and expertise will be extremely valuable as we focus on patient outcomes, efciency of care, and enhance the alignment between medical staff and the health system,” says

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Brady has been named vice president of enrollment and student affairs at Lake-Sumter State College—the rst appointment

by President Stanley Sidor. “In my rst two months at Lake-Sumter

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WELDING A FUTURE AND A CAREER S TO RY T H E R E S A CA M P B E L L

Vocational education can be a blueprint to success.

The potential is there for graduates in skilled trades to be recruited by companies nationwide offering top salaries—up to six gures.

However, is the competition hurting Lake County businesses who struggle to nd sufcient skilled workers?

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He has heard there are oil pipeline welding jobs in the Dakotas with earnings of $80,000 in six months, and the big bucks to be made

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United States, but in the world,” Thomas says. “If I wanted to right now, I could call my local business agent in the union and say, ‘Hey, I want to move to China,’ and he could get me a welding job in China right now.

I have had opportunities to see and go anyplace I would want to go. It’s amazing.”

Thomas worked in North Carolina after graduating from Lake Tech, and chose to return to Lake County to marry and start a family.

He’s now employed at Walt Disney World Resort, where he does engineering maintenance in welding, air conditioning, and plumbing.

“My personal feeling is more hands-on skills are taught at technical schools, and they are skills you’re going to know for the rest of your life. No one can take it from you,” says Thomas, who believes getting a “career in a year” beats being strapped with student loans.

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County are hiring students with technical training, according to Dr. Diane Culpepper, executive director of Lake Tech.

“We had a Mississippi shipbuilder come test our students for contract work,” she says. “Of course we want our graduates to stay in Lake County, but there are opportunities all over the U.S.”

LOCAL EARNING POTENTIAL New welders staying in the region can earn $15 to $25 an hour, she says. After six years, welders and those in auto collision are making more than $80,000.

“Folks who go into correction ofcer training, a 420-hour short program (15-weeks) get hired before they even complete it practically because there is such a need,” Culpepper says.

“They make $35,000 with benets right out the gate.”

One challenge for Lake Tech is the number of employers who want to

hire students before they graduate.

“It’s a hard call because it’s important to me that they nish their program, but if they have a job offer, it’s important to them that they get to work,” Culpepper says.

The problem is many of the skilled workers today are Baby Boomers who are retiring, and employers are unable to ll these vacancies. This dilemma has almost reached crisis point.

“Auto collision and welding are two that we can barely keep to the end of the program,” Culpepper says, while students in licensed programs of nursing, law enforcement, or cosmetology must nish their programs and go through state boards before they can work.

THE STRUGGLE TO FIND WORKERS David Macdonald, coowner of M&S Air Conditioning in Fruitland Park, says potential technicians

must pass drug screening, background checks, have a good driving record, and should have trade school training.

“To try to get all of that to line up at the same time is very hard,” he says. “We’re a service-oriented country and those are the things that our young adults need to pick up on.”

He strives to nd potential employees with leadership qualities.

“We try to recruit guys with a military background,” says Macdonald.

“I am always accepting applications and always on the lookout for good people.”

Joe Ciceri, owner of Electrical Works of Central Florida in Yalaha, needs qualied electricians.

“It’s very hard to nd trained guys for sure,” says Ciceri, who believes there should be more trade schools and more incentives for skilled trades training.

“In the electrical trades, they no longer require

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employees to be certied or to be licensed in any way,” Ciceri says. “They used to have a law for every eight employees you had on a job, you had one journeyman that had a journeyman’s license.”

However, the electricians working for Ciceri do have journeymen’s licenses or work experience. “There are unlimited possibilities going into the electrical eld,” he says. “There’s a lot of money; it’s a good career.”

PROMOTING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Business, allied health, engineering, biomedical science, drafting, building construction, and culinary arts are among 72 career and professional academies in local middle and high schools, according to Julie Summerlin, director of career and technical education for Lake County Schools.

“Thirty programs of study have an industry certication,” she says.

In 2015, industry certications were earned by 1,691 students, meaning these graduates went from high school into a career.

“When culinary students earn their certication, we’ve been told most of them get a $1 raise immediately because it is a requirement that restaurants have staff members with that credential,” she says.

Efforts are also made to expose younger students

to workforce careers. Lake Tech takes a virtual auto paint stimulator into middle school classrooms for students to put on a mask and experience painting a car. The goal is to broaden students’ minds about more job possibilities, and Lake-Sumter State College recently spotlighted the daily work of electrical linemen to 100 high school students so they could learn about one of LSSC’s newest programs, Electrical Distribution Technology, taught at the college’s Sumterville campus.

Duke Energy offered 13 LSSC’s engineering technology students externship opportunities for the summer. Some students are working with eld journeyman relay technicians to learn about safety, construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Other students focus on project development, AutoCAD programs, and design, while some are learning about power grid engineering.

WORKFORCERELATED GRANTS The power company provided $110,000 in grants to support both the Engineering Technology and Electrical Distribution Technology programs at LSSC, and Duke donated a large power transformer to give students an opportunity to learn about transformer

construction, maintenance, and testing in general.

Duke also awarded $28,000 to the Education Foundation of Lake County, to be matched 100 percent for the state, to fund STEM (science, technology, engineering and manufacturing) initiatives.

“Education is critical to the health and advancement of any community and we are proud to play a small role,” says Jerry Miller, government and community relations manager for Duke.

In another partnership, Lake Tech practical nursing students now have access to nursing facilities at LSSC’s South Lake campus in Clermont.

“This is just once facet of a collaborative effort between the two institutions to provide post-secondary education and workforce training in Lake County,” says Sasheika Tomlinson, director of marketing college relations at LSSC. Florida is recognized as one of the leaders in career and technical education in the U.S., according to Culpepper, who noted the state is “very forward thinking” in applying for grants and apprenticeship opportunities for students—all part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation passed at the federal level.

“It’s really trying to connect all of the pieces between training, and the Depart-

ment of Labor and the Department of Education working together,” Culpepper says. “It’s at the top of our minds because it is very important legislation.”

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The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) facility to be built on the Eustis campus of Lake Technical College is a $4.6 million project. It will allow more students to learn skilled trades to meet the growing workforce needs in Lake County. Groundbreaking is expected to take place in August or September.

Lake Tech’s director, Dr. Diane Culpepper, is ready for construction to begin. She is even more eager for the center’s opening, tentatively set for August 2017.

“I can see how this is a game changer for our region and for Lake County in particular,” says Culpepper. “It will make a huge impact on not only our current manufacturers to be able

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to expand and grow, but also for our county to be able to attract new manufacturing companies to Lake County.”

Jack Miller, Lake Tech’s director of facilities and supervisor for welding, says CAM also addresses a national goal.

“Everybody in the country is trying to bring manufacturing back to the United States,” he says. “And in Lake County, we have a lot of small manufacturing companies wanting employees who are well trained.”

The 24,000-square-foot center will feature a combination of revitalized existing buildings joined with new construction. This expansion means Lake Tech can offer training in machining, welding, fabrication, and computer numeric control (CNC) programming, where specialized machinists are trained to use computerized control of lathes, mills, routers, and grinders.

Culpepper says these manufacturing skills are required by many companies. Employers wanting to hire Lake Tech students for immediate jobs approach her routinely.

“Metro Steel in Tavares was trying to hire 25 welders just like that,” she says. “We had about 10 we sent over there to interview who were getting ready to graduate, but we didn’t have 25, and that was just one company.”

Welding is popular at Lake Tech with an average

of 40 students taught by two instructors. Twenty students take classes during the day, and 20 at night, yet there’s usually a waiting list with 30 more on it.

“We run welding day and night because of the demand,” Culpepper says.

The new CAM building will allow Lake Tech to double the size of its welding and fabrication shop, and also provide an advanced welding class for students to learn additional skills.

Miller says there are benets to students learning from both instructors, who now take turns sharing their knowledge.

“It’s a performance-based program, so some students move faster than others, and it’s very detail oriented,” Miller says, adding welding

has been attracting female students, too.

In addition to working for local companies, some Lake Tech welding graduates were hired at SpaceX and Westinghouse, on oil rigs in Houston, and even six-gure jobs in Alaska.

Miller says Lake Tech is blessed to have instructors who gave up their wellpaying jobs to teach.

“They love sharing their trade with other individuals,” says Miller, who is eager for Lake Tech take its manufacturing programs to the next level through CAM. Culpepper recalled the idea for CAM was introduced more than three years ago when local employers expressed a need for graduates trained in manufacturing.

“We run welding day and night because of the demand.”

“I certainly credit the entire community for being behind this,” she says.

Lake Tech received overwhelming support from the Lake County Board of Commissioners, which made the project their No. 1 priority for two years of the legislative session and provided economic development incentive funds.

State legislators, Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla; Rep. Larry Metz, R-Yalaha; Rep. Jennifer Sullivan, R-Eustis; and Rep. Marlene O’Toole, R-The Villages also made CAM their top priority project, and Gov. Rick Scott recently approved $2.8 million in funding for CAM. “On top of that, many in our business community, the manufacturers—we 15

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Some employers worked with her to craft a plan and designed drawings for the facility; others helped with curriculum development. She also heard from employers willing to provide internships, donate equipment to the center, and Duke Energy recently installed a new transformer for CAM and donated a good portion of the cost.

“I’m just tickled that everybody in our community pulled together for this, and even companies that are not manufacturers, but still very supportive,” Culpepper says. “There has been a variety of companies, cities, and chambers of commerce sending letters of support.

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Owners Dick and Marti Waters operate their business (licensed in 2008) in a barn on a small cattle farm west of Umatilla at 23100 SE Highway 42.

“We’re a very small outt and a very small producer, and to get recognized the way we are is amazing,” says Dick, noting the distillery creates 500 cases per year.

Palm Ridge Reserve doesn’t have regular business hours, but the couple opens their barn twice a

month for an open house and tours.

“We have had people here from Germany, Denmark, and Taiwan,” says Dick. “We sometimes look at ourselves and say, ‘How did this happen?’”

Their growing fan base happened by word-ofmouth praise and from the distillery winning numerous awards from side-byside comparisons to established premium brands.

Among their awards: a gold medal at the Spirits of the Americas awards, and silver medals from the American Craft Distillers Association and the Washington Cup competition.

The pair produces three varieties of whiskey: Palm Ridge Reserve, the Rye, and the Virgin, a white, pure version.

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Fourth-generation citrus farmer ready to expand to H2O S TO R Y T H E R E S A C A M P B E L L

America’s No. 1 selling organic orange juice brand is rooted in Lake County, and Uncle Matt’s Organic is enjoying sweet success on the shelves of 5,000 Publix, Kroger, Whole Foods, Safeway, and natural food stores in all 50 states.

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“Our humble beginning is from here in Clermont,” says Matt McLean, owner and CEO of Uncle Matt’s Organic, which started in 1999. The company’s name pays tribute to Matt being uncle to 10 nieces and nephews.

He majored in business administration to get away from orange groves, but the University of Florida graduate found himself returning to what he loved.

Matt takes pride in farming the way his greatgrandfather and grandfather grew citrus—before synthetic pesticides or fertilizers were invented in the late 1940s—and he believes organic farming is better for overall health, nutrition, and the environment.

“One thing about us is we don’t add any avor packets to our orange juice,” Matt says. “A lot of the other big brands have to add avor to mask whatever they want to mask, and we don’t add avor packets. We believe our juice gives you an

experience without heartburn or indigestion.

A lot of orange juice drinkers who have heartburn or acid reux say they can drink orange juice. Again, with our product, we get comments like, ‘Oh, my gosh! I haven’t had orange juice in 10 years, but I can drink yours and I love it.’”

It’s not easy to farm organically, he says, so the company relies on natural fertilizers of feather meal, sh emulsion, seaweed, and compost in managing more than 1,100 acres of organic citrus.

The fourth-generation farmer is now eager to grow the company with citrusinfused, probiotic water recently created from 21 clinical trials. The water will

be in stores this summer.

“We are in the beverage business, and we are just following trends in the marketplace,” Matt says.

“The water category is growing rapidly.”

Uncle Matt’s bottled grapefruit water and orange water has 10 calories and 2 grams of sugar for an eightounce servings; the lemon water has zero calories and zero grams of sugar.

“We added some natural-dried peel because citrus peel has a lot of antioxidants, and we used patented-probiotics proven for immune function and digestion,” Matt says.

“People are excited about it,” he says. “I think a lot of people want something that has more functionality than plain water.”

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Americans are very proud of their freedoms and often very vocal when they feel those freedoms are being misused or threatened. However, one of the most outstanding privileges Americans have is being sadly neglected—the right to vote.

Though there was an overall increase in eligible population in the United States for the 2012 presidential election, only 57.5 percent of eligible Americans voted. Florida fared somewhat better. According to the Bipartisan Policy Center, the state had 13,542,000 people in the voting age population. Of that number, 8,310,955 people voted, meaning 61.47 percent of those old enough to vote went to the polls.

It doesn’t take a genius to determine that a general feeling of “my vote doesn’t matter” is affecting too many people. The heated debates and general upturn in interest for the 2016 presidential election may indicate many people feel the need for

change. Your vote can help achieve that change.

Sam Westbury, who lives in Astor, says he has several reasons for voting.

“I want to keep my second amendment rights and get someone in office to do something for the people, not just the upper class. Voting is something everybody should do.”

For those who feel a single vote doesn’t matter, a quick study of some of the closest president elections might be in order. In 1796, John Adams beat Thomas Jefferson with only three votes. The total electoral tally was 71 to 68; majority vote: 138 to 70. In 1824, neither John Quincy Adams nor Andrew Jackson received a majority of electoral votes, which moved the decision to the House of Representatives. They removed the fourth candidate and then the House voted for the two men, with Adams coming out on top.

Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden truly experienced a squeaker in 1876. While Tilden won the popular vote, there were discrepancies in the electoral votes. Congress turned things over to the Electoral Commission, and they selected Hayes. The electoral tally is on record as 185 to 184.

“I do vote,” says Elizabeth from Wildwood. “It’s the only voice we have.”

Each American voice was important to former President Jimmy Carter, who narrowly defeated incumbent Gerald Ford. The popular vote was 40,830,763 to 39,147,793.

Leesburg resident, Tony Apicella, agrees. “To me it’s important because it’s the only input I have in the direction of government, small as it is. I don’t get involved too much in movements,” Tony says. “But voting is a way I can express my wishes.”

Whether you’re voting because of a single issue or just to ensure basic rights stay in place, your vote counts more than you might think it does.

Consider for a moment about what would happen if the majority of the population decided one vote didn’t make a difference—America would be no longer led by the will of the people, but more by the will of a small, special-interest group.

Sondres Darigy has two nephews currently serving in the Marine Corps. Her brother is retired from the United States Army. Knowing who is leading the armed forces of the United States is very important to her.

“We need to know who’s really looking out for us, and I think the armed forces is very important. We need to know someone will help them,” Sondres says, “and voting keeps a special person in office who is looking after the world, not just talking.”

The government is a democracy only if citizens of the United States elect their leadership. It wasn’t that long ago that certain segments of the population weren’t even allowed to vote. George Santayana famously said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

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It’s time to go to the polls and cast your vote for the person you believe is best suited as a candidate. In an effort to provide information for Lake and Sumter County voters, Style has gathered brief candidate profiles. However, those who are running unopposed or filed their candidacy after editorial deadlines will not appear here. Voting is a privilege and should never be taken lightly. Get to know the candidates, make an n a tru informed decision, and participate in true democracy—go vote!

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Michael “Mike” Levine

Timothy M. Loucks

Tim Sullivan

HOME: Clermont

HOME: Windermere

BORN: Aug. 17, 1958, Queens, New York

PROFILE: Has lived in Groveland since 2007.

Worked at Reedy Creek Energy Services at Disney World for 26 years. Served on Groveland City Council since 2010.

HOMETOWN: Gaffney, South Carolina, and moved to Lake County in 1969.

PROFILE: Mike owns and operates Century 21 World Properties and Certified Real Estate Investments, Inc. He has spent years volunteering and was on the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council 2012-2015.

CHILDHOOD: Moved to Orlando in 1963; played baseball, football, enjoyed surfing. He began working in restaurants at age 12, and graduated from FSU’s School of Business in 1980 with a major in hotel and restaurant administration.

FAMILY: Daughter, Lindsey; son-in-law, Keith, and two grandchildren, Sidney and Parks.

FUN FACT: After his granddaughter learned to play piano watching YouTube videos, Mike spends a few minutes daily brushing up his guitar skills.

CHILDHOOD: Moved to West Orange County when he was 2 months old. Attended community college and Clemson University and received a variety of certifications pertaining to his work for more than 20 years and is currently working on a degree in civil engineering.

FAMILY: Tim is married to Susan.

FUN FACT: Working to get a sustainable and affordable water source for Groveland’s current and future population is one of the many milestones Tim achieved during his time as a city official.

PROFILE: Spent 33 years in the military—including active duty, reserves, and the Army National Guard. Served as a county commissioner since 2012.

CHILDHOOD: Once held the Leesburg High School record for most points (42) scored in a single basketball game, and that was before the 3-point shot.

FAMILY: Married to his wife, Fran, for more than three decades, and they have two daughters, Bridget and Meagan, and two grandkids.

FUN FACT: He enjoys riding his Harley through the countryside of Lake and Sumter counties and is an admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska.

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Republican vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne, strolled down Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages in October 2000.

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Wendy Breeden

Jimmy Conner

Josh Blake

HOME: Leesburg

HOME: Tavares

HOME: Lady Lake

CHILDHOOD: Grew up in Leesburg, 1968 Leesburg High School graduate; was Miss Leesburg High School and in the Homecoming Court.

Received a B.S. and M.S. from Florida State University.

BORN: Sept. 27, 1954, in Leesburg

BORN: June 25, 1981, in Winter Park

PROFILE: He is serving his second term on the Lake County Commission, and led as commission chairman in 2014 and 2015. Previous service positions were with the Lake County School Board and Tavares City Council.

PROFILE: Received his B.A. in political science from the University of North Florida before working on Special Elections for the Republican Party of Florida. He has been a legislative aide to State Rep. Marlene O’Toole in the Florida House of Representatives for eight years.

Serves on the Board of Directors for United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, and is an alumnus of Leadership Lake County (2011).

PROFILE: Has worked in library systems in Winter Park, Orlando, Tavares, and for U.S. Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy. Upon return to Florida, she was Library Coordinator for Lake County Board of Commissioners, Library Services Division Director, and Public Resources Department Director. A member of the 1995 class of Leadership Lake County.

FAMILY: Married to Jim, and they have a son, Austin.

FUN FACT: Wendy belonged to the International Archaeological Society while living in Naples, Italy, and currentlyy iss on the board of directors for or the Camellia Society of Central Florida.

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CHILDHOOD: Growing up in Tavares, he was a Cub Scout and played football and baseball at Tavares High School. Many of his friends are people he has known since elementary school.

FAMILY: He and his wife of 31 years, Sherry, have four children, four grandchildren, and a beloved Labrador, “Annie.”

FUN FACT: Jimmy says he is committed to a daily devotional for guidance in his life.

FAMILY: Married to Jackie Blake, a speech therapist in the school system, and they are expecting twins this month, a boy and girl.

FUN FACT: Josh plays bagpipes in “The Sounds of Scotland” pipe band.

Lake County Voter Registration Statistics REPUBLICANS: 93,669 DEMOCRATS: 67,338 NO PARTY AFFILIATION: OTHER: 7,463 (This information is current as of June 1, 2016)

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Peter E. Tarby

HOME: Umatilla

HOME: Umatilla

BORN: Eustis

PROFILE: Real Estate Broker, 31 years—TTG Associates & Consultants LLC, Florida League of Cities (past president, Lake County), past mayor of Umatilla, city council member since 2008.

PROFILE: Welton was elected to the Lake County Commission in 1992 and is the longest-serving commissioner. He loves local government and feels more can be accomplished than at the state or federal level.

CHILDHOOD: His family owned grocery stores, and Welton worked in these grocery stores at a young age doing the jobs no one else wanted.

FAMILY: He and Barbara have been married more than 40 years and have four children and six grandchildren.

FUN FACT: As a child, Welton watched his father run unsuccessfully for a position as Lake County School Board member. That inspired his love for public service.

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CHILDHOOD: Grew up in Miami and graduated South Miami Senior High (1974) FAMILY: He and his wife, Cathie Sebree Tarby, have a son, Cory Tarby, and stepson, Allen Barto. Grandchildren are Teagan Barton, Carter Tarby, and they are expecting another.

FUN FACT: Spent two summers in New York City while his father ran the Florida pavilion at the New York World's Fair from 1963 to 1964.

Dr. Kristi Burns HOME: Leesburg BORN: Leesburg PROFILE: She earned a doctor of chemistry degree from Georgia Tech while teaching college level chemistry classes.

CHILDHOOD: Kristi was raised in Mount Dora by two teachers and she graduated from Eustis High.

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Blazing Trails Catherine Hanson became Lake County’s first female commissioner in 1990. She proudly served for 16 years.

FAMILY: She is a mother of four: A 9-year-old son, a 5-year-old daughter, 3-year-old twins (one boy and one girl), and a Labrador retriever.

Her husband, Dr. Carlson Burns, made movies for Disney and DreamWorks Animation and now works for a Fortune 500 computer chip company working on video games FUN FACT: She loves fostering kittens.

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Tim Sullivan is a proven leader, fiscally responsible with conservative values. “I live my values. I’m a retired general, and I have a vision for great quality of life for Lake County,” Tim says. “I want more economic opportunities so we can grow our communities, provide great public safety services, and enjoy the benefits of Lake County along with our many retired residents.” Knowing that 70 percent of the tax burden is on homeowners in Lake County, Tim will continue to expand local business and bring in new business, allowing local government to continue to serve while lifting the tax burden from residents. “New opportunities for jobs here will encourage young people to stay and raise their families,” Tim says.

“I’m invested in this community, and I want to serve it the best way I can.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Timothy Sullivan Campaign P. O. Box 490245 Leesburg, FL 34749 BGtis53@gmail.com 352.406.4414

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“I’m well-qualified and highly motivated to serve the citizens of Lake County as the Supervisor of Elections.”

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Alan Hays

(Republican) CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS

Alan Hays believes that the right to vote is one of our most treasured privileges we have as Americans. He realizes the responsibility to maintain an accurate and complete voter registration system is critical to the success of the election process.

Alan and his wife Jeanne both grew up in Winter Garden. They have lived in Lake County 40 years and raised their three daughters here. Alan practiced family dentistry for 27 years in Umatilla where he owned his own practice.

After 40+ years with the same Supervisor of Elections, the people of Lake County will be faced in January 2017, not only with a new Supervisor of Elections but a 40% staff turnover due to retirements.

The next supervisor must be someone with demonstrated executive leadership experience. It must be someone who has experience interviewing, hiring, and training ppersonnel in order to maintain the high level oof excellence to which the voters in Lake CCounty are accustomed.

Alan has proven himself a leader and teambbuilder in both, the private and the public sectors of business. As a business owner, Alan knows the value of selecting well-qualified people to whom va

he can delegate a task and know the task will be accomplished with excellence. He is a retired dentist who cares about our country so much that he is willing to involve himself in the task of guarding our republic. He is not a career politician!

In 2003, Alan sold his dental practice and in 2004 was elected to the Florida House of Representatives where he served six years until he was elected to the Florida Senate.

He is currently leaving the Senate to offer his leadership skills to the people of Lake County as their next Supervisor of Elections.

In both legislative houses, he was selected to chair the appropriations sub-committee overseeing budgets of 18 state agencies. As a result, he has significant experience balancing a $6 billion budget. He also served on the Senate Ethics and Elections committee and is quite familiar with the Florida Election Code. Because he’s a man of his word, Alan maintained the trust and confidence of the people of Lake County and his legislative colleagues.

During the recession when our state was facing a $5 billion reduction in revenue for one year, Alan reduced agency spending by more than $220 million and eliminated 1200 non-essential staff positions from those

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agencies. All this was done cooperatively with the directors of each agency and each agency continued to accomplish their core missions with excellence.

One of the improvements that is needed in the current office is an update of the technology. The website needs to be updated and there are other enhancements to be facilitated as well. One of the agencies whose budget came under Senator Hays’ oversight is the Agency of State Technology.

He guided the beginning of the process to replace the current state accounting technology so he’s quite familiar with those technological challenges.

Alan’s candidacy for Supervisor has been endorsed by the Florida Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater, the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee Chair, Senator Garrett Richter, and by the Supervisors of Elections in five Florida Counties.

Alan Hays has been involved in public service in many ways over the years and looks forward to guiding the transition to a new Supervisor of Elections team for the citizens of Lake County.

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Pernell Mitchell HOME: Leesburg BORN: Aug. 28, 1967, in Quincy PROFILE: U.S. Air Force veteran is product of vocational training in Lake County. Graduated Lake-Sumter Community College, Law Enforcement Academy, and received four-year degree from Warner Southern University through satel-

Sandi Wells Moore HOME: Leesburg BORN: Leesburg PROFILE: Her work has always involved community service; she’s currently executive director of Leesburg Chamber of Commerce.

FAMILY: Two sons, Justin, 15, a student at Leesburg High School; and Jacob, 12, a Carver Middle School student.

Youthent Movem In 2014, 23-year-old Jennifer Sullivan of Mount Dora made history by becoming the youngest female elected to the Florida Legislature.

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CHILDHOOD: Been in uniform since 3rd grade, starting as Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Police Explorers to ROTC. FAMILY: He and his wife, Ruby, have eight children, and 10 grandchildren.

FUN FACT: “Forrest Gump” is his favorite movie, which he has seen 10 times.

FUN FACT: “I once hit a large screech owl with my van, and when I realized it was still alive but not moving, I let me husband convince me to wrap it in a towel and bring it to him at the fire station to get help. Much to my and my boys’ surprise, the owl woke up with a loud screech and wings spread wide…thank goodness we were only a block from the station.”

In the March 2016 presidential primary election, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democratic frontrunner Hilliary Clinton won handily in Lake County.

Trump received 26,424 votes, besting secondplace finisher Marco Rubio by 14,225 votes. Clinton received 15,932 votes, while Bernie Sanders received 8,486 votes.

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James A. Myers

HOME: Tavares

HOME: Tavares

Home: Sorrento

BORN: March 21, 1962, in Miami

BORN: May 21, 1958, in Eustis

Born: Omaha, Nebraska

PROFILE: Licensed building contractor and multiple business owner. She serves the community the following ways: City of Tavares Planning & Zoning Board; Lake Business Magazine Editorial Board; Lake County Arts & Cultural Alliance; Tavares Historical Society; Tavares Chamber of Commerce Board; Lake Eustis Museum Arts Board of Directors; Lake Tech Advisory Board

PROFILE: Lake County School Board appliance tech, pastor of Church of God of Prophecy in Tavares. Elected to Tavares City Council for four terms and appointed as mayor one term. Coached, umpired, and served as booster president at youth and high school level for over 20 years.

Profile: James is a real estate lawyer with Bowen & Schroth, P.A. in Eustis.

CHILDHOOD: Played baseball, football, basketball, and trumpet in the band. Loved to fish.

Family: James and his wife, Lori, have two children. Their daughter, Nola,14, will be a freshman next year at Mount Dora High School. Their son, Nile, 12, attends Mount Dora Middle School.

CHILDHOOD: As a child, I spent many hours at my family’s businesses. I developed a knack for customer service and strong work ethics.

FAMILY: Married 33 years, and has one daughter and three grandchildren. Lou says she has experienced the Florida Public schools for three generations.

FUN FACT: She enjoys creating collages in her spare time.

FAMILY: Wife Barbara, daughter Cassandra, son Corey married to Amber, and three grandchildren. Kayden, Nathaniel, and Kenzie.

FUN FACT: Sandy says he loved working with youth at Tavares Elementary School and participating in their past dinner theaters. He also loves to sing and play Christian music.

Joan Marie Rintelmann HOME: Rhinelander, Wisconsin; moved to Lake County 11 years ago.

PROFILE: An educator for 43 years—32 years in Wisconsin and 11 years in Lake County, teaching all levels, from preschool to college in small town, suburban, and urban settings.

CHILDHOOD: Her musician/civil servant father and community involved/homemaker mother

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Childhood: He grew up as a “city kid” in rural Iowa (town of 7,000 people). James was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout and was most often found at the swimming pool, tennis court, or climbing a tree.

Fun Fact: In high school, James was selected to sing as a bass in the Iowa All-State Choir.

gave her older sister and her an amazing, nurturing childhood filled with activities, family gatherings, and travel. The girls were encouraged to dream big and follow those dreams.

FAMILY: Joan shares her life with Lou and between them they have five daughters and 10 grandchildren.

FUN FACT: During her life travels, she has been to all 50 states and jumped from an airplane.

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A large crowd gathered at LakeSumter Landing in The Villages to hear President George W. Bush deliver a campaign speech in October 2004.

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Peyton C. Grinnell

(Republican) CANDIDATE FFOR LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF

For Chief Deputy Peyton Grinnell being of service to Lake County is a legacy. He was born in Eustis, grew up in Leesburg, and graduated from Leesburg High School. His father and grandfather retired from Minute Maid, and his roots are deep as is his desire to give his best to the people of Lake County.

He is a Marine Corps combat veteran with distinguished service in the Republic of Panama during Operation Just Cause and in the Middle East during Operations Desert Shield/Storm.

After completing basic law enforcement training at the Lake Technical Center, he joined the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. His work includes criminal investigations, uniform patrol, organized crime and intelligence, training director, community services, and public information. As the current Chief Deputy, he worked closely with retiring Sheriff Gary Borders, who has endorsed his campaign for sheriff, since 2006.

Chief Grinnell earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice, a bachelor’s degree in organizational management, and is a graduate of the Administrative Officers Course (111th) at the Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville. He was a graduate of the 244th session of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia, and the Chief Executive Seminar (43rd), Florida Department of Law

Enforcement, completed Leadership Lake in 2008, and is a student at Columbia College. second-year graduate st “We have 700 of the most professional employees at the sheriff’s office, and they go to work with one thing on their public.” Chief Grinnell says. “Thanks to mind—to serve the pub continued public support, we’ve seen a their hard work and con decrease in the crime rate.” ra is a vital part of Peyton’s Giving back to the community co with the Boys & Girls Club of Lake job, including his work w Lake-Sumter State College Foundation and Sumter and the La boards. He’s a life mem member of Veteran of Foreign Wars and also in American LLegion Post 347 and the Lake County Conservative Founders Club. He is past president of the Justice Executive Leadership Institute.

Florida Criminal Justic He and his wife of 26 2 years, Jennifer, live in Lady Lake with their two children, children Lauren, 20, and Blake, 15.

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Ben Boylston

Jonathan Paul Olson

Cary Rada

HOME: Eustis

HOME: Tavares

HOME: Eustis

BORN: Aug. 23, 1981, in St. Petersburg

BORN: Nov. 5, 1969, in Fridley, Minnesota

BORN: Elizabeth, New Jersey

PROFILE: A founding partner of Stuart, Mount, & Boylston P.A., working out of the Tavares office. In his nearly 11 years as an attorney, he has practiced mostly criminal law and worked as a prosecutor and defense attorney.

PROFILE: Serves as assistant state attorney, assigned as a docket manager, and has taught trial techniques and evidence on the local, regional, state, and national level.

PROFILE: Moved to Florida at age 7, and has been a Lake County attorney for more than 20 years. He served as an assistant state attorney for eight years, and was one of the first prosecutors assigned to Judge Donna Miller’s courtroom in 1995.

CHILDHOOD: Growing up in Lake County, he was active in scouting.

FAMILY: Ben’s father, Richard “Red” Boylston, served as Lake County Judge for 20 years until 2010, and passed away in 2011. His mom and three of his four siblings live in Lake County.

FUN FACT: Ben can’t drive past a Popeye’s Chicken without pulling in to order something, whether he is hungry or not.

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CHILDHOOD: Growing up on a Northwest Minnesota farm, he milked cows, threw hay bales, and was in 4-H. He also served as chapter president of FFA. FAMILY: His wife, SaraJane Olson, is also an assistant state attorney. They have two children, PaulJon and Elizabeth, both Tavares High School students.

FUN FACT: He runs in 5K and triathlon events, and enjoys being involved in community theater at IceHouse Theater, Bay Street Players, and Melon Patch Theater.

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CHILDHOOD: Cary was active in football, soccer, and as a teen he worked weekends and summers with his father in construction.

FAMILY: Cary and his wife Brandy have five boys, Christian, Christopher, Matthew, Andrew, and Ethan, and the family dog, Copper.

FUN FACT: He is a certified building contractor, and enjoys disc golf and other outdoor activities.

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BORN: Born and raised in Michigan. Moved to Florida in 1979.

HOME: Eustis

PROFILE: Graduated from Mount Dora High School then attended Lake-Sumter State College before moving and graduating from Warner University and FAMU College of Law. She now practices primarily criminal law and family law.

PROFILE: He has practiced many different areas of law since 1997, and now to be limits his practice now to probate, estate planning, and adoptions.

FAMILY: She and her husband, Steve, have one daughter, Amanda. They are expecting their first grandchild in October.

FUN FACT: She currently has one dog and a grandpuppy.

BORN: Jan. 5, 1965, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

CHILDHOOD: Growing up in the 1960s through the 1980s, he says he entertained himself by building forts in the woods and spending a lot of time on the lakes of central Florida.

FAMILY: He has been married to his wife Teresa for 28 years, and they have two sons, Chris, who is in the United States Air Force, and Alex, an entrepreneur.

FUN FACT: In his spare time, he enjoys researching military history.

Believe it or not, there was a time when Lake County residents voted primarily for Democratic politicians. In 1964, Leighton Baker became the first Republican since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era to be elected to office in Lake County as a state representative.

Leighton is the father of Carey Baker, who currently serves as Lake County Property Appraiser.

Today, Supervisor of Elections Emogene Stegall is the only Democrat to hold a countywide office in Lake County. She was first elected to the position in 1972 and is retiring in 2017.

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Early in his career, Welton founded Lake EMS and has served as chairman of the organization for 15 years. He is also chairman of the Central Florida Expressway Authority and legislative chairman of the National Association of Counties, a position that helps him promote local home rule powers.

Welton has served as past president of the Florida Association of Counties and was appointed by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to serve on the Florida Corrections Commission.

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86 Whitcomb Ave., Umatilla, FL 32784 352.669.1432 weltoncadwell@gmail.com POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY WELTON CADWELL, REPUBLICAN, FOR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5

Wendy Breeden

(Republican) CANDIDATE FOR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSION , DISTRICT 3 “Lake County is ready for a change and to turn the page on career politicians. I’m bringing fresh ideas and new approaches to Lake County government.” Wendy is pro taxpayer, pro business and pro Lake County, believing we must reduce our overall tax burden. “My platform is conservative, honoring the true Lake County values of professionalism, honesty and respect for others. I want to create a level playing field for economic development, turning the page from a government culture of picking winners and losers, so that local businesses may thrive.” A vote for Wendy is a vote to turn the page for a better Lake County.

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610 E. Main St.,Leesburg, FL 34748 352.455.1620 www.Wendy2016.com POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY WENDY BREEDEN, REPUBLICAN, FOR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 3

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HOME: Eustis

HOME: Leesburg

BORN: Jan. 9, 1964, in Winter Park; she moved to Lake County at age 8.

PROFILE: Worked for N2N Global in Longwood while in school 2011-2013 and earned a B.S. in computer science from the University of Central Florida. Currently works with CACI.

PROFILE: Margie works as a judicial assistant in Orange County. She received an AS degree in legal assisting from Lake-Sumter State College, and went back to college in 2008 to graduate summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in technical management from DeVry University, while working full-time and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. CHILDHOOD: Growing up in Eustis, she treasures lasting friendships dating back to her youth.

FAMILY: Husband, Mike, and daughter, Ashley FUN FACT: Margie is excited to become a new grandmother. Her first grandchild, a girl, is due mid-September.

CHILDHOOD: Born in Orlando, grew up in Winter Garden. Attended Dillard Street Elementary, Lakeview Middle, and West Orange High schools.

FAMILY: Christopher and his wife Mikel have two children, Cayden, 3, and Carolyn, 2, both born in Clermont.

FUN FACT: Christopher has been interested in the elections process since he was a teenager.

He was 13 during the 2000 election recounts and has followed politics since then.

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Scott Kirlin Larson

HOME: Umatilla

HOME: Eustis

HOME: Fruitland Park

BORN: Kentucky

BORN: September 16, 1964

BORN: Southeastern Michigan

CHILDHOOD: Grew up in Winter Garden and attended Lakeview High School.

PROFILE: He serves on the boards of Florida League of Cities, Alee Academy Charter School, and Lake County EMS. He chairs the operations committee for EMS, is an active member of Eustis Kiwanis Club, and is the current president of the Lake County League of Cities.

CHILDHOOD: Grew up in Detroit and moved to Central Florida more than 10 years ago. Attended Central and Western Michigan University and doctoral program at UCF.

PROFILE: Played college football at Connors State in Oklahoma. Served in the United States Coast Guard for four years. Received DMD degree from the University of Florida, a charter student at the College of Dentistry.

Republican member of Florida State Senate, 11th District, since 2012, and represented the 20th District from 2010-12. Prior to that he had a private dental practice with patients from around Central Florida.

FAMILY: Alan and his wife Jeanne will celebrate their 50th anniversary in August. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren.

FUN FACT: A big fan of aviation, Alan Hays is an instrument-rated private pilot and once enjoyed the thrill of flying in the backseat in an F-15 fighter with the Florida Air National Guard.

CHILDHOOD: He was involved in Cub Scouts, First Baptist Youth Choir, Eustis High School Football Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

FAMILY: Proud to be third generation (along with surviving father and sisters) to call Eustis home.

FUN FACT: He loves spending time with family, friends and is an avid Florida State Seminoles’ fan.

PROFILE: Completed his doctoral program at the University of Central Florida. Has always been active in community service, specifically with the American Red Cross and spent a year out west with Guardian Angels establishing Neighborhood Watch programs.

FAMILY: Married since August 2001, Scott and Beth are the proud parents of Nathan, 11, who attends St. Paul Catholic School, and Alice, 5, who is at Lake Montessori School.

FUN FACT: He helped develop the program with the University of Central Florida that gives graduates from Lake-Sumter State College a guaranteed pathway to a bachelor’s degree if they graduate with an AA or AS, the first program of its kind in the nation.

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Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton visited Lake-Sumter State College (then Lake-Sumter Community College) during a campaign stop in October 1992.

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Andres Obregon Jr.

HOME: Clermont

HOME: Lady Lake

HOME: Lady Lake

BORN: Long Island, New York

BORN: Eustis

CHILDHOOD: Brought up in a Christian home with one brother and two sisters. Mom was a hairstylist; dad worked for Grumman. Graduated from North Babylon High School in New York.

PROFILE: Peyton has been employed with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for 23 years. He earned his way up the ranks to chief deputy. He also served in the United States Marine Corps from 1986 to 1991.

PROFILE: Andres has 29 years of law enforcement experience and has worked for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. He has also served as a U.S. Border Patrol agent and an impact terrorism instructor.

PROFILE: He began his career with the New York Police Department, was a detective and first responder on 9/11. He was a detective with the Gainesville Police Department and worked with Florida Department of Law Enforcement before becoming chief of police for Clermont.

FAMILY: He has been married for 22 years, and met his wife at church on Long Island. He is father to four daughters.

FUN FACT: He has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a form of martial arts, and plans to keep working until achieving his black belt.

CHILDHOOD: Growing up, Peyton spent much of his time hunting and fishing. He also loved playing T-ball and Little League baseball.

FAMILY: Peyton has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, for 26 years. They have two children: Lauren and Blake.

CHILDHOOD: He fondly recalls going fishing and hanging out at Ski Beach.

FAMILY: Andres has four children: two boys ages 31 and 28, and 24-year-old twin daughters.

FUN FACT: Andres became a pro boxer at age 17. He once appeared on CBS Sports Spectacular. His last fight was at age 23.

FUN FACT: While serving in the Marine Corps, Peyton was involved in two helicopter crashes—both as a result of equipment malfunction.

Daniel Lee Sells HOME: Minneola BORN: Columbus, Ohio PROFILE: Daniel has 44 years’ experience in law enforcement in Ohio and with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

CHILDHOOD: Growing up, Daniel says his interests were sports and meeting girls. Also, he

was passionate about his beloved 1957 Chevy and music—everything from the 1950s to ‘70s, Doo Wop, and rock ‘n roll. His all-time favorite singer is Elvis Presley.

FAMILY: He has three daughters and five grandchildren.

FUN FACT: Daniel cherishes his 1938 Chevy twodoor Hot Rod and Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide motorcycle.

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PROFILE: Jennifer Boyett is a tenured mathematics and statistics professor with Hillsborough Community College. She serves on the college’s Budget Committee. Jennifer also provides consulting services for the National Math and Science Initiative.

BORN: March 3, 1962, in Morganton, North Carolina.

CHILDHOOD: Her family has been in central Florida for more than six generations. As the oldest of five children, she says she was raised to be honest, dependable, and work hard.

FAMILY: She and her husband Shane love ranching and being part of the agriculture world in Sumter County.

FUN FACT: Jennifer was into boxing in college; her favorite workout is line dancing.

PROFILE: A graduate of Lees-McRae College and Florida Atlantic University, with more than 31 years in public education.

CHILDHOOD: Growing up, she as involved in student government, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and Girl Scouts.

FAMILY: She and her husband of 25 years, Patrick, are parents of Brittani and twins, Ashley and Brandon, all South Sumter High honors graduates.

FUN FACT: Rozanne has been Volunteer of the Year for Sumter County Schools five times, a 4-H Leader for 11 years, and executive director-coordinator of the Sumter Community Action Partnership (C.A.P.), a drug-free coalition, since its inception.

Sumter County once included Leesburg, where county business was conducted.

October 15, 1881, was the first documented County Commission meeting in Leesburg, Sumter County. Leesburg and the surrounding area would remain as Sumter County until Florida Legislature, in 1887, took a portion of Sumter and Orange County to form Lake County.

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CANDIDATE FOR LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF

Charles Broadway is uniquely prepared to llead and deeply committed to serve the residents of Lake County as their next Sher Sheriff. His early career was marked by service as a Detective and 9/11 First Responder with tthe New York City Police Department. Closer to family in Florida, he served as a Detecti Detective with the Gainesville Police Department before leading key initiatives within the th Florida Department of Law Enforcement and implementing strategies targeting vviolent crime, gangs, and public corruption. He has been Clermont Chief of Police ssince 2012.

On the November 8 ballot, Chuck Broadway offers voters the strength to lead, his commitment to protect, and a vision for improving Lake County’s quality of life.

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John Temple CANDIDATE FOR SUMTER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Fresh new innovative ideas are what John Temple speaks about when asked what is needed in our Sumter County educational system. As an educator and administrator for the past 17 years, John Temple knows Sumter County schools. “Our community and its needs have changed! It’s time that our school system changes with it.” John says. “All students can be successful and it is our responsibility to help them get there. Whether they want to go to college, enter the military, or join the workforce, our students need to be able to take that next leap with confidence.” Utilizing technology, community partnerships and empowering leaders we can create a learning environment that goes beyond the traditional four walls of a school. It’s time for fresh new perspectives in our schools!

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Pernell Mitchell CANDIDATE FOR LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, DISTRICT 2

Pernell Mitchell wa was encouraged to run and bring diversity to Lake County School Board, District 2, aand be the “voice for everyone.”

“This is a perfect opportunity for a new vision,” says the Leesburg businessman, noting economic development will be vital in producing better schools. He says 30 percent of st students go on to college while 70 percent stay here. “We have to prepare them ffor the workforce and create opportunities so that they can get a job, become taxpayers, build homes and families,” Mitchell says. “The role of public edu education is to prepare our students to be contributing citizens.”

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Margie Eaton

(Republican) CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Praising the dedication of the retiring Supervisor of Elections, Margie Eaton says she is the most qualified and motivated to be Emogene Stegall’s successor.

“I have no doubt my competitors want the job, but I want to do the job, and to me there is a huge difference,” says Margie noting the office is dictated by Florida Statutes.

“My 15+ years of legal experience gives me the ability to read, understand and correctly apply the Statutes governing this office.”

Margie believes increased community outreach and social media will help reach more voters. “Our Vote is Our Voice,” let your voice be heard!

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Richard A. Shirley Born: Donaldsonville, Georgia Home: Webster Childhood: Growing up in Sumter County, he was active in athletics, the science fair, FFA, and church activities.

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Profile: He served as the Superintendent of Sumter County Schools since 1996, and was Florida’s 2013 “Superintendent of the Year.” He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, a master’s from the University of South Florida, and completed more than 50 hours of coursework toward a doctorate in educational leadership.

Family: He and his wife of 38 years, also a longtime Sumter County educator, have two sons, two daughters-in-law, two granddaughters, and a grandson.

Fun Fact: He received a call from the White House and didn’t leave a teacher evaluation to answer the call.

John Temple HOME: Wildwood CHILDHOOD: Lived in Wildwood since 1981. 1994 Wildwood High School graduate.

PROFILE: Attended Southeastern University and Nova Southeastern; 17 years in education—teacher, assistant principal, principal; Mathematics teacher, The Villages Charter School and McKeel Academy of Technology; Principal, Bushnell Elementary school, received “Exceeding Expectations Award” in third year (first school in the district to receive award); Principal, Wildwood Elementary School.

Jessica Straughn Temple for 16 years. They are parents of 11-year-old Jenna Rae FAMILY: Married to Jessi and 8-year-old Julia Payne.

Payn Works with children’s ministry and summer camp at his church, Heritage Community Church. principal at the school he once attended years ago, and his goal is to reestablish FUN FACT: Currently ly prin excellence the pride and excel llence with support from the community, parents, teachers, and staff.

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR PROSTATE? Does this sound familiar? As you grow older, do you realize you are getting up more often at night to urinate? Have you come to accept this as in inevitable part of aging as your father did or his father before him?

There is no need for men to suffer from frequent urination because they are getting older. Dr. James Young, a down-to-earth urologist in Lake County since 1982, has successfully treated thousands of patients who suffer with enlarged prostate (BPH).

What’s even better is that treatment options are more numerous and far less invasive than those offered to our fathers and grandfathers.

Dr. Young is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts in Prostiva RF Therapy, an in-office procedure for the treatment of enlarged prostate in men. Prostiva utilizes low-level radiofrequency energy to destroy the obstructing component of the enlarged prostate The procedure allows men to stop taking medications for their prostate issues without undergoing major surgery.

That distinction has placed him on Castle Connelly’s prestigious Top Docs list for five consecutive years.

“Dr. Young is one of the pioneers

and current leaders of in-office BPH therapy, particularly with the Prostiva RF therapy system,” said Greg Fluet, former CEO of Urologix, Inc. “He has been a consistent and committed champion. For that, I have significant respect and admiration.”

Dr. Young has performed more Prostiva procedures than any urologist in the United States and possibly the world. In 2014, he performed nearly 400 Prostiva procedures, accounting for approximately 5 percent of the 8,000 performed worldwide.

The procedure is performed in Dr. Young’s office under local anesthesia. “I am very happy with the results I have achieved for many patients using Prostiva RF Therapy,” says Dr. Young, who has successfully treated nearly 3,000 patients with this procedure.

Not only is Dr. Young happy; patients are extremely satisfied, as well. That’s evidenced by the glowing reviews he receives on healthgrades.

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“His revolutionary procedure was easy with very little discomfort,” wrote one patient.

“My urinary problems have disappeared, I sleep better, and have significantly more energy,” another patient wrote.

Dr. Young encourages all patients to visit vitals.com and healthgrades. com to find for themselves what patients are saying. Dr. Young’s Healthgrades online profile was visited 2,311 times between January 2015 and January 2016, ranking him 18th among 978 urologists in Florida.

Always striving to be on the cutting-edge of therapies to treat enlarged prostates, Dr. Young will soon be offering a new procedure called Rezum. This safe and efficient treatment uses thermal energy in water vapor to remove obstructive tissue surrounding the prostate. The procedure is performed in-office

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under local anesthesia or oral sedation. Dr. Young will be the first urologist in Central Florida to offer this cutting-edge treatment.

“It takes less time to perform and destroys even more of the obstructive tissue. It also has rapid symptom relief and minimal discomfort. I’m usually not a doctor who jumps on new technology, but I’ve talked to many urologists who have studied this procedure in clinical trials and are now using this therapy at their practices today.

They are extremely pleased with the results they’re receiving.” ________________________________

JAMES W. YOUNG III, M.D. Board-certified Urologist Practicing in Lake County since 1982 with extensive experience in evaluation and management of prostate problems.

Comprehensive care If you are a first-time patient of Dr. Young, you will receive a detailed examination.

“When I see a new patient I perform physical examinations and properly evaluate the patient’s symptoms, thus diagnosing the underlying problem(s),” Dr. Young said. “Next, I describe to the patient what’s normal and then explain what is abnormal with him.

Lastly, I teach him his treatment options. If I’ve done a good job of teaching, he will select the correct option for himself.”

While prescribing medications for enlarged prostate can be done by primary care physicians, only urologists are trained to thoroughly evaluate the bladder and prostate (including ruling out prostate cancer), as well as providing extremely effective minimally invasive, officebased therapies as alternatives to lifelong medical therapy.

With an office staff with nearly

as much experience as the doctor (many have worked with Dr. Young for 25 years), you don’t spend a great deal of time waiting to see him. “We pride ourselves in being timely in seeing our patients.

We respect our patients’ time as much as we do our own. Patients appreciate this; many of our patients tell me I have the best office staff on the planet. I consider that a huge compliment.”

So if you are waking up at night and have difficulty falling back asleep because you’re worried what may be wrong, then it is time to check in with Dr. Young and have him examine you.

“Many men accept frequent bladder urges as part of aging. And while it is part of the aging process, it’s not like death and taxes. There is something you can do about it.”

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WHEN COMING HOME ISN’T AS EASY AS HOPED STORY: PAT JOCELYN

It’s a sure bet the men and women who served in the armed forces look forward to their homecoming day with great anticipation. However, the thrill of being home often deflates once the soldier begins struggling to adjust to an environment not ruled by military schedules and duties and the support of fellow service members.

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home, the more likely divorce will occur upon their return, and combat tours raise the rate of divorce even higher.

Joshua Earhart is a part of those statistics.

Two weeks after graduating high school in 2008, he was in a van heading to Marine Corps boot camp in South Carolina. He spent two years as an Honor Guard in Washington, D.C., and married the following year. He was eventually deployed to Afghanistan. His son was born while he was overseas.

After completing his tour of duty, the native Floridian returned stateside.

“While I was there, it was crazy,” Joshua says. “It was a very rough environment. It’s almost like you are a police officer. You are patrolling the area, you’re talking to the locals, trying to get information about the bad guys.

The whole time you’re wondering: Is it going to happen? When is it going to happen? How’s it going to happen?”

Joshua said soldiers are in a constant state of “what if,” which makes the stress unbearable at times. Facing those daily challenges, Joshua changed. “I went from a boy to being a man in such a short period of time,” he says.

IDA FLORID FL ANS VETA IINEN-DRDE TH PTTH EP DEP Reentering civilian life as a 22-yearold came with its own set of challenges.

“It was a rough transition,” Joshua admits. “In the Corps they have classes, but they really don’t go into detail about the steps to take.”

Almost everything written for the returning service member reminds them that while coming home is a time of great happiness, it’s also a time of transition and requires patience and an concerted effort for reconnecting. “(My wife) didn’t get any classes about how to deal with somebody coming back from a war zone. None of my family did. She didn’t know how to handle it and was being quiet and just letting it run its course. That’s when you have problems,” he says.

Freely admitting he was a loose cannon, Joshua says, “I thought there was nothing going on and everything was normal…but it wasn’t.”

The problems overshadowed his efforts to reconnect with his family, and his marriage didn’t survive.

Joshua, like many combat veterans reintegrating into civilian life, became a statistic. These veterans no longer have the combat zone support system their lives once depended on. Spouses have no idea what husbands or wives went through “over there,” or how to defuse the situation as it grows steadily worse.

Studies show loss of that support system, financial difficulties, bouts of unemployment, housing challenges, dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and reconnecting with a spouse, family, and friends often add up to a volatile situation. This pressure can lead to divorce or cause the veteran to retreat from his community and slowly sink into a solitary lifestyle.

However, Joshua was one of the lucky ones. “I finally went through…a reality check. I slowly got into a pattern of transition. I got a job at a women’s correctional facility. It was like my niche—like a para-military program,” he says.

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“IT WAS A ROUGH TRANSITION. IT WAS ROUGH ON MY EX-WIFE. SHE DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE IT, AND I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. THERE WAS JUST A HOLE, ALMOST LIKE AN EMPTY SPOT I WAS TRYING TO NAVIGATE THROUGH. IT WAS LIKE WALKING IN THE DARK.” —JOSHUA EARHART LAKE COUNTY RESIDENT AND COMBAT VETERAN

The routine and scheduled atmosphere of the job helped Joshua establish more routine in own life, something that is highly recommended as a way to begin the transition.

Later Joshua changed jobs and began working for M&S Air Conditioning—a company he found treated him well.

He also met a very special woman who proved to be key in his continued transition.

“She was always digging more out of me because I always kept things to myself,” Joshua says. “With her help, I could see the problems more clearly.”

When Joshua felt he needed more from his profession than he was getting, he talked with his employer. M&S Air Conditioning recognized Joshua as a stellar employee and decided they would help him. They contacted the nonprofit organization Combat Veterans to Careers (combatveteranstocareers. org) and explained Joshua’s desire for more in his career. The organization helped Joshua enroll in the local police academy and provided additional guidance and assistance in his transition to a new undertaking.

Getting that understanding and encouragement made Joshua want to help other vets so they know they are not alone.

“Understand there might be issues going on inside that you are not aware of. Look for people who understand what you’re going through and get help like Combat Veterans to Careers,” he says. “Your family may love you, but they don’t understand what you’ve seen, what you’ve gone through, and what you’ve done.”

Joshua also said it’s vital that recently returned veterans reach out to their military brothers and sisters. They understand what you feel and what it means to lose that daily support system.

“Just be around them and have them help guide you. Stay connected.”

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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

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Pencils, pens, rulers, hand sanitizer, kleenex, erasers, glue sticks, crayons, notebook paper, compostion books, spiral notebooks, folders, graphpaper, 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.

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From Seaside to the Smokehouse While the dining is very casual at Coast 2 Coast Seafood & Smokehouse at 2535 W. Main Street in Leesburg, the food is not. There is limited seating in a screened area with a fan, or you can take your order home. Be sure to try the shrimp bowl, which is an individual serving of a low-country boil or maybe you’d prefer the fried catfish, cooked in strips for easy dipping.

The menu features everything from wings to frog legs, oysters to blackened chicken, or a rib dinner. There are kids’ meals and desserts and even family meals available. 2535 W Main St, Leesburg.

THE SOUND OF TASTE It’s the aroma of food that’s so often associated with its attraction, but a 2004 British study found sound comes in a close second. It was determined that the crisp sound of Pringles potato chips indicated freshness to those enjoying the snack. The PBS show “The Sporkful” took it a step further and found eating chocolate while listening to high-pitched music made it taste sweeter and the sound helped Dan Pashman, host of the show, determined the right and wrong way to cut scallions. It would seem that little voice many people hear saying, “Eat me,” is not so farfetched.

FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR SUMMER PICNIC Outdoor picnics with family and friends are popular in the summertime, but did you know that bacteria multiply more quickly when food heats up in summer temperatures? Here are some food safety tips to keep in mind: • Keep cold foods at 40 degrees or below. Packing frozen items helps maintain colder temperatures.

• A full cooler maintains its temperature longer than a partially filled one.

• Don’t let food (hot or cold) sit out for over two hours (or one hour if it’s more than 90 degrees).

• Keep perishables in one cooler together and drinks in another so as people open/close to get drinks, they aren’t letting all the cool out of the one with the perishables.

• Place your cooler in the shade when you get to your destination.

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Whilee Bonifay Country Club has a full menu of lunch and dinner items, one of their special treats for golfers and early—or late—risers iss their Rise & Shine Breakfast Buffet. It includes a full arrrayy of breakfast choices such as eggs, pancakes, ham, bacoon, sausage, potatoes, grits, biscuits and gravy, and wafflfles alonng with fresh fruit, muffins, andd madde-tto-order omeleets.

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Deshaun Scott, owner of Lago Dora Ristorante, storante, 134 E. Ruby St., Tavares, has been hearing raves from om diners and Lake County employees who savor the restaurant’s aurant’s fresh lunch offerings priced under $8, and they love ve the fact that they can order and dine within 45 minutes—plenty nutes—plenty of time to return to work.

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Among Lago Dora’s menu offerings are Margherita pizza, chicken alfredo, shrimp diavolo, and spaghetti and meatballs. There’s also a full bar and sweet treats of crispy cannoli and tiramisu martinis.

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STIRRING UP GREATNESS Give your recipe a dash of WOW by cooking with vodka!

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If you like to be adventurous in your kitchen, grab your favorite bottle of vodka and start cooking. Don’t forget to put some in your recipe too!

The Cooking with Vodka recipe contest is just one of a series of upcoming events to promote Leesburg and its variety of businesses.

“This is a segment of the culinary world not being emphasized,” says David van de Velde.

David, along with Kendra Akers of Akers Media and Sandi Wells Moore of the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce, are working together to organize a Cooking with Vodka Dinner Concert. Their goal is to spotlight Leesburg and its many diverse businesses.

Whether you want to create an exotic blend of flavors or just add a punch to your favorite dish, the Cooking with Vodka Recipe Contest is easy to enter. It’s open to any resident of Central Florida, whether you’re an amateur or professional cook, and the recipe must include vodka, flavored vodka, or infused vodka. Those under the age of 21 must have someone of age designated to add the vodka.

Local chef and caterer Victor Donahey says cooking with vodka is one of his favorite ways to make new culinary creations. Victor is one of the local chefs participating in the upcoming Cooking with Vodka Dinner Concert where winners of the recipe contest will be announced.

Other local chefs participating in the Cooking with Vodka Dinner Concert include Chef Jessy Flinn of Gourmet Today Catering, Chef Victor Donahey (CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM RIGHT): DAVID VAN DE VELDE, SANDI MOORE; MARIA STEFANOVIC; MATT HOINSKI ; KENDRA AKERS; AND JIM RIETZ .

from Vic’s Embers Catering, Chef Mike Hallermeier of Arlington Ridge Grille, Chef John Bell of the Leesburg High School Culinary Program, and Chefs Edie Demshar and Pim Elliott from Honey Baked Ham. Adding alcohol to a recipe brings out the flavor of the food. Whether you’re preparing a marinade or creating a sauce to make your mother-in-law envious of your skills, alcohol will intensify the flavor and aroma of the food.

Vodka originated in Russia and Eastern Europe and is distilled from grains or potatoes. If it’s purity you’re after, keep in mind that the more the vodka is distilled, the purer it is. Vodka is available in all price ranges and a variety of flavors, which opens the door to an amazing array of ways to enhance your favorite recipes.

Recipes and photos of the prepared dish can be submitted beginning July 15 at noon until midnight Aug. 15. All recipes must be submitted through the website, leesburg.cookingwithvodka.com/ recipe-contest/ and any recipes received after midnight Aug. 15 will not be eligible.

A photo of the finished dish must be included. After blind judging by local chefs, the top 10 recipes will be sent to Celebrity Chef Jon Ashton. First-, second-, third-place winners and honorable mention will be invited to the Cooking with Vodka Dinner Concert on Oct. 2 (ticket purchase required).

Chef Jon Ashton will serve as master of ceremonies at the Cooking with Vodka Dinner Concert, where the top 10 recipe contestants will be recognized before winners are announced.

So grab your favorite vodka and build a culinary creation that will dazzle the judges!

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One-mile north of Umatilla sits Old Crow Real Pit Bar-B-Que and this eatery draws the locals. The parking lot was packed (the first sign of a great place) and the moment my friend and I walked in for lunch, we were greeted by décor reminiscent of an older relative’s rural home. A mounted black crow, bass fish, and framed wall hangings of military branches decorate the print-paneled walls.

The menu reveals interesting trivia about the 30-year restaurant named after founder Herman “Sonny” Crow.

He cooked many barbecues for local fundraisers before going into business.

Folks called him “Old Crow,” and the nickname has remained all of these years.

Home-cooked Wednesdays meals, in addition to barbecue, is one of Old Crow’s specialties, so I couldn’t resist ordering the special of meatloaf topped

with red sauce, real mashed potatoes, gravy, fresh corn, coleslaw, and a biscuit.

The entire meal was so delicious— the kind of homemade perfection that’s a real treat and restaurant rarity—and

PISCES RISING

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Pisces Rising is the perfect place for that special Saturday evening dinner.

We arrived around 7:30 and were seated immediately. Though we discussed

it made me think it was the kind of meal Aunt Bea would have whipped up for Andy and Opie, and a homecooked meal that would have left the two pleading for seconds and thirds.

My friend raved about the pork barbecue sandwich on Texas toast, and she noted it was tender and juicy with perfect amount of added sweet barbecue sauce. She also enjoyed the homemade coleslaw and baked beans.

Diners definitely want to leave room for dessert as Old Crow’s has a wonderful array of homemade sweet treats that are heavenly.

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the peach cobbler and red velvet cake.

The cobbler was warm, delicious with the right amount of crust-to-fruit ratio, and my red velvet cake was moist with a nice cream cheese frosting with bits of chopped nuts. Both desserts were the crowning touch to a great meal.

sitting outside, the hosted said we’d be seated quicker inside. As it was a beautiful evening with a gentle breeze, it was no surprise diners preferred enjoying their meal overlooking Lake Dora.

However, the rich warmth of the wood inside and the view from a table by the window was very nice. We enjoyed drinks while perusing the menu and settling on Chicken Roulade and Seafood Paella.

We began our meal with a plate of the house bread with agave-infused and black sesame seed butter. The sweet of the agave butter was perfectly complemented by the savory flavor of the dark sesame seeds. We also enjoyed cups of rich, creamy Lobster Bisque.

The entrees came out piping hot and presented beautifully. My chicken was an aromatic crispy loaf wrapped in bacon and served with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sweetness of the fruit accompanied the goat cheese perfectly.

The sauce, which our server told us was made with white wine and the drippings in the bottom of the pan, was delicious.

My husband is a real seafood lover, and he thoroughly enjoyed Pisces

Rising Seafood Paella. The Cedar Key clams, crispy calamari, shrimp, mussels, and fresh fish were served on a bed of rice pilaf.

We skipped dessert, though there was a tempting array that included a Flourless Chocolate Torte, Upside Down Cake, Plantain Foster, and Upside Down Cake.

After dinner we strolled to the dock beside the yacht club and stood for a moment taking in the view and the evening breeze.

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(OUT OF POSSIBLE 5) PISCES RISING 239 W. Fourth Avenue Mount Dora 352.385.2669 www.piscesrising.com

FORK REPORT: Casual dining. $$$//Seated immediately (dinner hour)//Wait for meal: 18 minutes OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY STARTERS ($6-$15):Sandwiches: Cubana Mix Spring Rolls, Crab Fritters, Islander Calamari, Meat Balls, and Chef’s Soup Creation and a variety of salads.

ENTREES: ($17-$45): Filet Mignon, Cowboy Cut Ribeye, Duck, Lamb Loin, AwardWinning Cuban Snapper, Shrimp-n-Grits, Fufu Shrimp, and Fresh Catch of the Day. BAR MENU: ($12-$17): Paradise Burger, Fish or Cuban Pork Taco, Charcuterie, Midnight Burger, and Panko Shrimp.

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dining Charley’s Grilled Subs 421 N West St. 352.568.1186 $

Calabria Ristorante 13900 County Road 455 407.656.5144 $$

Chuck’s Odd Cuples Café 117 W Belt Ave 352.568.0408 $

Cheeser’s Palace 707 W. Montrose St. 352.404.9431 $

Coyote Rojo 2082 W. CR 48 352.569.0302 $$ Critic’s Choice 8032 CR 476B, 352.568.0008 $ Hong Kong Restaurants 2229 W CR 48 (352) 568-888 $$ Howie’s Family Restaurant 840 N. Main St. 352.793.8582 $ Market Street Gardens 311 N. Market St. 352.568.0100 $$

Astatula Race Car Diner 25641 Monroe St. 352.253.6940 $

Astor Sparky’s Place 24646 State Road 40 352.759.3551 $$ Sterling Restaurant & Lounge 23525 State Road 40 352.759.3833 $$

Bushnell Angelotti’s Pizza 920 N Main St. 352.569.0446 $ Beef O’Bradys 2586 W. CR 48 352.568.7000 $

IN YOUR CITY

Mia Plaza Pizzeria 6092 CR 609 352.793.4418 $ Sonny’s Bar-B-Q 2684 W. CR 48 352.569.0200 $ TJ’s Family Restaurant 412 W. Belt Ave 352.793.8877 $$ Waffle House 2571 W CR 48 352.793.5656 $ Waller’s Restaurant 138 Bushnell Plaza 352.793.2592 $ Whistle Stop Café 311 N. Market St. 352.568.7667 $$

Clermont Akina Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion Bistro 4300 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.243.8988 $$$

Flippers Pizzeria 2523 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.242.2214 $$ G’s NY Pizza 12346 Roper Blvd.

352.243.8900 $$$ Green Garden 1790 E. Hwy. 50 352.243.2077 $$ Legends Grille & Tavern 1700 Legendary Blvd.

352.242.1910 $$$ Lyn’s Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe 824 W. Montrose St. 352.536.9935 $ Napolis Pizzeria 556 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 352.243.7500 $$ Robata Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar 1500 Oakley Seaver Dr. 352.404.9688 $$ Rusty Fox 649 12th St. 352.394.3333 $$ Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club Restaurant 2601 Diamond Club Dr. 352.243.0411 $$ Spiro’s Pizza 1203 W. Hwy. 50 352.394.5538 $$ Sugar Mama’s Bake Shoppe 648 Eighth St. 352.241.9738 $$ Troy’s Cuban & Deli 1200 Oakley Seaver Dr. 352.241.4295 $$

$: $5 – $14 $$: $15 – $24 $$$: $25 – $40 $$$$: $40+

Eustis 1884 Restaurant & Bar 12 East Magnolia Ave. 1.800.856.1884 $$ Barnwood BBQ 50 W. Orange Ave. 352.630.4903 $$ Beach Bums 12 S. Bay St. 352.308.8504 $ Dam Smoker Barbeque 36721 County Road 19A 352.357.6555 $$ Double Take Pizza 403 N. Grove St. 352.343.0990 $$ El Korita Mexican Restaurant 256 W. Ardice Ave. 352.483.0355 $ Jeannie’s Place 209 E. Gottsche Ave. 352.357.0027 $ Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 15211 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.483.8288 $$$ King’s Taste Bar-B-Que 503 Palmetto St. 352.589.0404 $$ La Mandarina Mexican Restaurant 1401 Orange Ave. 352.357.2487 $$ Maria’s Latin Dinner 1 N. Eustis St. 352.357.5555 $ NightOwl Caribbean Restaurant 929 S. Bay St. 352.589.0256 $ Stavro’s & Sons of Eustis 2100 W. County Road 44 352.589.9100 $$

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 $$$ Tony’s Pizza & Subs 2760 E. Orange Ave. 352.589.9001 $$

Kid’s Menu

Lady Lake Harbor Hills Country Club 6538 Lake Griffin Rd. 352.753.7000 $$$ Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant 504 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 352.753.2722 $$ Texas Stockyard BBQ 360 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 352.750.5229 $$

Leesburg Bloom’s Baking House and Restaurant 610 W. Main St. 352.787.1004 $$

Fruitland Park

Cousin Vinnie’s Family Sports Restaurant 10700 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.253.2442 $

Fruitland Park Café 3180 US Hwy. 441/27 352.435.4575 $

Cedar River Seafood 8609 S. U.S. Hwy. 441 352.728.3377 $$

Legends Cafe 2468 U.S. Hwy. 441/27 Fruitland Park 352.728.0006 $$

Gator Bay Bar & Grill 10320 County Road 44 352.365.2177 $$

Groveland 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 $$ Mission Inn Resort & Club’s El Conquistador 10400 County Rd. 48 352.324.3101 $$$$ Mission Inn Resort & Club’s Nickers 10400 County Rd. 48 352.324.3101 $$$$

Habaneros 3 Mexican Restaurant 10601 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.315.1777 $$ HP Grill 1403 S. 14th St. 352.314.0006 $ Kountry Kitchen 1008 W. Dixie Ave. 352.323.0852 $ Lilly’s Super Subs 2339 County Road 473 352.343.4663 $ Magnolia’s Oyster Bar 201 W. Magnolia St. 352.323.0093 $$ Naples Italian Restaurant 1107 W. North Blvd.

352.323.1616 $$

Beer, Wine or Cocktails

Osaka 1401 Citrus Blvd.

352.728.0788 $$ San Juan Mexican Restaurant 1341 S. 14th St. 352.787.7575 $$ Stavros Pizza 755 N. 14th St. 352.326.4202 $$ Takis Pizza Restaurant 1324 W. North Blvd.

352.787.2344 $$ The Florida Porch Café 706 W. Main St. 352.365.1717 $$ The Latin Cafe 400 N. 14th St. 352.365.0089 $$ Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe 410 W Main St 352.435.9107 $$ Vic’s Catering 352.728.8989 $$$$

Mascotte Rainbow Restaurant 704 E. Myers Blvd.

352.429.2093 $$

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 Anthony’s Pizza 17195 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.357.6668 $

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dining Beauclaire Restaurant at Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander St. 352.383.4101 $$$

Operation Deep Freeze Custard 140A West 5 Avenue 352.735.8269 $

Blackbear Smokehouse 18750 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.383.2327 $$

Palm Tree Grille 351 N. Donnelly St. 352.735.1936 $$

Bocce Pizzeria 925 E. First Ave. 352.385.0067 $

Pisces Rising 239 W. Fourth Ave. 352.385.2669 $$$

Cecile’s French Corner 237 W. Fourth Ave. 352.383.7100 $$

PizzAmore’ 722 E. 5th Ave. 352.383.0092 $

Cody’s on 4th Cafe 111 E. 4th Ave. 352.735.8426 $

Saucy Spoon Catering & Bistro 427 S. Highland St. 352.383.1050 $$$

Copacabana Cuban Cafe 320 Dora Drawdy Way 352.385.9000 $$

Sidelines Sport Eatery 315 N. Highland St. 352.735.7433 $

Cupcake Delights 122 E. 4th Ave. 352.383.2200 $

Sugarboo’s Bar-B-Que 1305 N. Grandview St. 352.735.7675 $

Highland Street Café 185 S. Highland St. 352.383.1446 $

The Frog and Monkey Pub 411 N. Donnelly St. 352.383.1936 $$

Incredible Edible Cakes 4295 W. Old Hwy. 441, Suite 2 352.223.3581 $ Ivory’s Take Out 1325 N. Grandview St. 352.735.6797 $ Jeremiah’s 500 N. Highland St. 352.383.7444 $ Lisa’s Kitchen 3201 N. Hwy. 19A 352.383.9338 $$ 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., Suite 100 352.758.9818 $

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Whales 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 County Rd. 437 352.383.8882 $ Gi Gi’s 25444 State Road 46 352.735.4000 $$ Lisa’s Country Cafe 23911 State Road 46 352.735.3380 $

Summerfield Francesco’s Italian Ristorante and Stone Fire Pizza 16770 South U.S. Hwy. 441 352.693.2008 $$

Tavares

The Garden Gate Tea Room 142 E. Fourth Ave. 352.735.2158 $$

Angelo’s Italian Restaurant 2270 Vindale Rd. 352.343.2757 $$

The Goblin Market 331-B Donnely St. 352.735.0059 $$$

Buzzard Beach Grill 12423 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.253.5267 $$

The Health Basket of Mount Dora 18834 U.S. Hwy. 441 352.735.1166 $$

Casa Mia Cafe 505 W Main St 352.742.9940 $ Hurricane Dockside Grill 3351 W. Burleigh Blvd.

352.508.5137 $$

$: $5 – $14 $$: $15 – $24 $$$: $25 – $40 $$$$: $40+

O’Keefe’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 115 S Rockingham Ave. 352.343.2157 $$

Chengs Chinese and Sushi Restaurant 4050 Wedgewood Ln. 352.391.9678 $$

Ruby Street Grille 221 E. Ruby St. 352.742.7829 $$

Kid’s Menu

Outback Steakhouse 710 N. Hwy 441 352.430.2590 $$

Buddy’s BBQ 1210 N. Main St. 352.330.0338 $$

China Gourmet III 343 Colony Blvd 352.750.4965 $

Palmer Legends Country Club 1635 Palmer Way 352.391.9939 $$

China Jade 420 W. CR 44 352.330.5913 $

Sinbad’s of Lake County 1050 W. Burleigh Blvd.

352.343.6669 $$

City Fire Brownwood Paddock Square 352.561.2078 $$

RedSauce 1000 Canal St. 352.750.2930 $$

Sunrise Grill 462 E. Burleigh Blvd.

352.343.7744 $

Olive Garden 3680 Wedgewood Ln. 352.259.0304 $$

Ricciardi’s Italian Table 3660 Kiessel Rd. 352.391.9938 $$

The Hideaway 11912 Lane Park Rd. 352.343.3585 $$

Evans Prairie Country Club 1825 Evans Prairie Trail 352.750.2225 $$

Sakura 265 Colony Blvd 352.205.7393 $$

Zac’s Pressed for Time Cafe 110 S. New Hampshire Ave. 352.253.4663 $

Umatilla Old Crow Real Pit Bar-B-Q 41100 State Road 19 352.669.3922 $ The Mason Jar 37534 State Rd. 19 352.589.2535 $$

The Villages Bob Evans 2199 Parr Dr. 352.259.1224 $ Bonefish Grill 3580 Wedgewood Ln. 352.674.9292 $$

Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill 297 Colony Blvd 352.751.0400 $$ Glenview Champions Country Club 3194 Glenview Rd 352.753.0077 $$ Hemingway’s at Havana 2484 Odell Circle 352.753.1475 $$$ Las Tapas Brownwood Paddock Square 352.399.5516 $$ The Legacy Restaurant at the Nancy Lopez Country Club 17135 Buena Vista Blvd.

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Oyster Bar and Grill 1016 S Main St. 352.399.2200 $$ Polly’s Pantry 819 S. Main St. 352.330.4002 $$ Rita’s Oyster Bar 346 Shopping Center Dr. 352.399.2987 $$ T Weston’s Smokehouse 1210 N. Main St. 352.748.9378 $$ Traditions Café 3107 Hwy. 44 352.748.1077 $$ Woody’s Bar-B-Q 1220 S. Main St. 352.748.1109 $$

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1884 RESTAURANT AND BAR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: 11A.M.–12A.M. // LUNCH, DINNER, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 12 EAST MAGNOLIA AVENUE, EUSTIS // 1.800.856.1884 // WWW.1884RESTAURANTANDBAR.COM Located in the historic Ferran’s building in downtown Eustis, 1884 Restaurant and Bar is a must for all to discover. The restaurant, which is open from 11am to Midnight 7 days a week, has everything from Boar’s Head wraps and pressed sandwiches at lunch to hand-cut filets and the signature double-bone, two-inch thick pork chop at dinner. Sushi Bar 7 days a week, lunch and dinner! With more than 10,000 square feet, 1884 can accommodate an intimate dinner for two to a private event in one of the 3 semi private rooms. Diners can also enjoy the full-service bar while ordering custom craft cocktails and eight rotating beers on tap. “Wine Down Wednesday” features $4 house wines. By using the most local and fresh ingredients, the chefs and bartenders will amaze you with their talent. Dinner and daily specials begining at 5 pm with happy hour from 4:30 - 6:30. No doubt, there’s something for everyone at 1884. This restaurant has won in 4 categories for the 2015 Lake and Sumter Style’s Hot list: Best server - Shelly Jaggers, Best bartender - Chelsea Harkness, Best Cocktail, and Best Girls Night Out. They were also named as Open Table’s Restaurant of the Month.

Call 1.800.856.1884 to reserve your table or book your party now. Join the email list at www.1884restaurantandbar.com to be the first to know of all specials, entertainers and events.

BARNWOOD BBQ AND COUNTRY KITCHEN 50 W. ORANGE AVE., EUSTIS. // 352.630.4903 // WWW.BARNWOODBBQ.COM 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, which are served all day. 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.

Judges Choice Best Entree for our pulled pork 2014 and 2015 at the Taste of Triangle Food Event.

HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 7A.M. TO 3P.M. LOCATION: 50 W. ORANGE AVE. IN EUSTIS. CONTACT: 352.630.4903 OR VISIT WWW.BARNWOODBBQ.COM.

COUSIN VINNIE’S FAMILY SPORTS RESTAURANT OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK: 11A.M.–9P.M. // FOOD, SPIRITS, MUSIC, SPORTS 10700 U.S. HWY. 441, LEESBURG // 352.253.2442 // WWW.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! They also have been voted BEST WINGS in Lake County every year since opening in 2009. Additional menu items offered are killer ½ lb. burgers, personal pan pizzas, amazing ribeye cheese steaks, healthy wheat wraps, fresh homemade salads, chicken strips that totally melt in your mouth, 16 awesome appetizers and their signature deep fried Ice Cream and Snickers Bars! Every Monday is “Texas Hold’em” from 6–10p.m. Tuesday night is “Family Night” from 4–8p.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. There is no better place on the weekends to see who hoists the trophy or takes home the checkered flag. Cousin Vinnie’s also offers, free Wi-Fi, great music and an enthusiastic staff, ready to exceed your expectations. Vinnie’s has been open eight years, if you have never been there… it is absolutely time for you to check it out!

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THE GOBLIN MARKET RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 331-B DONNELLY STREET (REAR ALLEY), MOUNT DORA 352.735.0059 // WWW.GOBLINMARKETRESTAURANT.COM Nestled on a back alley in downtown Mount Dora, the Goblin Market Restaurant has been charming locals and tourists alike since 1996. The restaurant, housed in a renovated warehouse, features three intimate, book-lined dining rooms and a full-service lounge furnished in soothing, muted tones with tasteful modern art. The private, tree-shaded courtyard and garden patio are open year-round for al fresco dining. Low lighting and “new age” music add the finishing touches to the restaurant’s casual elegance. Owners Vince and Janis Guzinski embrace a simple philosophy of offering the highest-quality products, served in a unique and romantic atmosphere by a personable and attentive staff.

The Goblin Market’s wine list and menu represent a refreshing mix of ideas from its culinary team. The diversified origins and background of each member ensure exciting menu offerings and nightly selections.

HOURS OF OPERATION: LUNCH: TUESDAY–SATURDAY 11A.M.–3:00P.M. DINNER: TUESDAY–THURSDAY 5–9P.M., FRIDAY–SATURDAY 5–10P.M., SUNDAY 11A.M.–3:30P.M.

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SWEET TOMATOES 508 US HWY. 27/441, THE VILLAGES // 352.751.2500 General Manager Victor Garner and Production Manager Martinis McDuffie invite you to enjoy a delicious dining experience that’s healthy and flavorful. After creating your own custom-made salad from a buffet with more than 50 items, you can choose homemade soup or chili, that’s prepared every day beginning at 3 a.m. There’s also pasta, fresh Focaccias, and muffins all made from scratch. You’ll also find vegetarian and gluten-free options. Since no meal is complete without dessert, try soft-serve ice cream and enjoy it with cobbler or brownies or just add your favorite topping. If you’re wondering what menu items are available today, just call and our friendly staff will be happy to tell you. Make dinner your way at Sweet Tomatoes!

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MOM & DADS 304 U.S. HWY. 441, LADY LAKE // 352.753.2722 This little place in the heart of Lady Lake is a local favorite. All the food at Mom & Dad’s is authentic and homemade, from the famous sauce to pastas to the incredible desserts. Made from scratch in-house ravioli and lasagna. Many diners automatically order Spaghetti al la Bruzzi, which is the house specialty. This baked spaghetti has a meat sauce, mushrooms, and three cheeses. Add to that the homemade bread Papa prepares every day, and you’ve got a memorable meal. You can’t stop with the entrée, however. Mama’s homemade cakes are amazing! Moist and delicious German Chocolate, creamy, luxurious Red Velvet, Cannoli, and who doesn’t love Spumoni. If you’re looking for a great Italian dinner that will remind you of home and all the goodness of eating there, try Mom & Dad’s.

Mom & Dad’s also offers a full gluten free menu featuring pizza, lasagna, ravioli, and desserts all made in-house from scratch.

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Final thought // Leigh Neely

ALL ROADS LEAD TO DISASTER Chevy Chase had the “Wagon Queen Family Truckster” in the movie “Vacation,” which was a hybrid of the large American cars we drove in the 1980s.

However, its base was the Ford LTD Crown Victoria station wagon, which we had, with the wood side panels and lush, velour seats. We also had my mother, dad, three kids, and luggage for seven people in the back and on top when we took a vacation in 1987.

Perhaps my trepidation at having my parents join us stemmed from recollections of my childhood vacations.

When I was around eight years old, my family went from Chattanooga to Miami with a couple from our church that had a daughter my age. Nice as this couple was during worship, they argued constantly during vacation. From Tennessee all the way down Florida and back, we listened to a constant marital battle.

One summer, we went with my mom’s sister and her family along with cousins of my uncle’s family to a beach house in Panama City. Not only did my baby brother have a severe ear infection and cry most of the time, the lady who owned the cabin would never let us stay outside more than 15 minutes.

About the time we’d get sand cleared to build a castle, she’d call us in. That’s what I remember most about that vacation—being called back

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Now, back to the LTD wagon with its load of family and luggage. My mother, bless her heart, feels like she’s agreeable to everything when in truth she seldom enjoys what she’s doing. My dad is a true homebody. His idea of a good vacation was staying home and doing yard work. He also had a constant fear we’d be attacked and pillaged while traveling. Add to that three children ages 11, 9, and 6, and you’ve got a barrel of monkeys.

First, there was checking into a motel while my mother muttered, “I don’t know why we couldn’t all stay in the same room and save some money. The kids could sleep on the floor.” Once we get that settled, it was time to go “out” to eat. Not a problem, you say. Ha! Traveling with my mother was like going somewhere mewhere with Granny Clampett. mpett. For those of you too young oung to recognize that reference, rence, check out “The Beverly verly Hillbillies” on Hulu. u. Mother always carried an electric ectric skillet and wanted to o buy groceries and just cook ok in the room—and not a room oom with a kitchenette, justt a room. My children weree mortified at the horror. Going out to eat meant being ng treated to a critique of thee meal while being reminded ed we could have eaten hamburgers and chips in the room.

With the vacation activities finally finished we headed back to Nashville, which was our home at the time. Somewhere on Interstate 40 West, the car began to make an odd noise. By the time my husband pulled it off the highway, it was obviously breathing its last.

Seven of us rode with the tow truck driver to the rental ntal car agency where he helped ped unload the luggage. Seven n of us were packed into a sedan an for the trip home. The car had blown the engine, and I was pretty sure we’d blown the chance to ever truly enjoy a vacation again.

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