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Published August 31Enso Art Turns a Single Brushstroke into a Moment of Reflection and Self-Expression
Wendy Pablo wasn’t searching for a new artistic medium when an unfamiliar word suddenly entered her mind. “I heard, ‘Paint Enso,’” she says. There was only one problem. “I thought, ‘What is Enso?’” Wendy, who lives in The Plantation at Leesburg, had never heard the word before.…
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Published August 31Prime + Ember Proves Great Cocktails Don’t Need Alcohol to Deliver Flavor and a Memorable Experience
For those who don’t drink, can’t drink or simply take an occasional self-imposed exile from alcohol, the options out in the wild have long been disappointing. At Prime + Ember in Eastport, a juice and soda mixture with a lime garnish no longer cuts it. Prime + Ember’s zero-proof…
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Published August 31Fresh Ingredients and Smart Cooking Prove Healthy Food Can Still Be Delicious
After decades of comfort foods like fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and dessert, many seniors aren’t looking for someone to reinvent the menu. Yet nutrition becomes more important than ever as we age. The right balance of protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains can…
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Published August 31Competition Fuels Twin Brothers Noah and Landon Mauriell on Field and in Classroom
For most siblings, competition is inevitable but for twin brothers Noah and Landon Mauriell, it’s become a way of life. The 17-year-old twins have spent nearly every stage of life pushing each other to be better on the cross-country course, soccer field, tennis court and in the…
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Published August 31Southeast Christian College Sharpshooter Builds on Record-Setting Career
Coy Sizemore School: Southeast Christian College Sport: Basketball Grade: Sophomore Position: Point Guard Jersey Number: 12 Age: 19 School record: 7 three-pointers in a game 2021-22 FACA (Florida Athletic Coaches Association) 2A District Player of the Year 2023-24 FACA All…
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Published August 31Kate Guthrie Vaults Toward One Final State Appearance
Kate Guthrie School: Mount Dora High Grade: Senior Age: 17 Sports: Track, Long Jump, High Jump, 100 Meter Hurdles, Pole Vault Long Jump: 5.35 meters Pole Vault: 3.20 meters High Jump: 1.52 meters 100 meter hurdles: 15.99 seconds 2024 State Championship Medalist pole vault 2025…
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Published August 31Hang Gliding Offers a Peaceful New Perspective on Lake County From Above
Thousands of feet above Central Florida, the world grows quiet. Among the clouds, familiar places become smaller, quieter and easier to understand. At Paradise Airsports in Groveland, tandem hang gliding reveals a side of Lake County few locals ever see. Highways become ribbons,…
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Published August 31SportsHub Podcast: Umatilla High School Volleyball
The SportsHub Podcast On this episode of the SportsHub Podcast, we're talking Umatilla High School volleyball with head coach Amanda McDade and two of the team's captains. They share what's driving the Bulldogs this season, how the team has built strong chemistry on and off the…
Three Singular Sensations: MVA Brings Broadway’s Best To Central Florida With Inaugural Fine Arts Marquee Series
submitted by Nichole Smith, Montverde Academy Broadway is coming to Montverde Academy! October 17, 2026, January 16, 2027 and April 17, 2027 Montverde Academy is proud to announce the inaugural Fine Arts Marquee Series: Broadway’s Best in Concert, an ambitious new annual concert…
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.2 Million in Lake-Sumter State College Workforce Training Center
submitted by Kevin Yurasek, Lake-Sumter State College Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) has been awarded a $5.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the development of the Eustis Education and Training Center…
The Mystery Walls of Downtown Clermont: A Forgotten Piece of History
by Chuck Seaver, South Lake Tablet The once cozy town of Clermont has many secrets and interesting pieces of history tucked away in its 140+ years of existence. From the early settlers who discovered the wildlife-rich gem of the hills to the glistening lakes that became a solid…
Pumpkin Spice Arrives While South Lake Sizzles
Fall may still be hiding somewhere beyond the horizon, but pumpkin season has officially arrived. With temperatures continuing to soar into the 90s across South Lake County, residents may not be reaching for sweaters anytime soon. Still, coffee lovers are embracing one of the…