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November’s Satisfi ed customers

Your neighbor, best friend, colleage at work — someone you know bought a car from Vann Gannaway Chevrolet. These are happy, satisfied customers, and, chances are this isn’t the first vehicle they bought here.

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John Pease - Eustis, FL

Laura Merritt - Umatilla, FL Ashley Wiltshire - Marathon, FL Brian & Meredith Konnerth - Eustis, FL

Muriel Littler - Mount Dora, FL

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Kenneth Morin - Leesburg, FL

Vann Gannaway Service Department John & Sharyn Germ - Leesburg, FL

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Corks For Cancer

Lakeridge Winery in Clermont was the setting for Corks for Cancer fundraiser benefitting cancer programs at Leesburg Regional Hospital. The event featured talented musicians performing on the outdoor stage and indoors around the winery’s wine and cheese bar. Guests were treated to complimentary wine tasting and a tour of the winery.

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Kayla Luna and Heather Wittman Alan Pecca

Denise Mcleod and Jose’ Cabranes Parker Bergelt

Patrice pictured with Jeremy Davis and Teresa Davis Genesis Robies

Genesis Robies with Guests Danielle Medeiror

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Golfi ng For Student Athletes

More than $45,000 was raised by the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc., on Sept. 22 during the 18th annual Athletics Golf Classic hosted at Harbor Hills Country Club in Lady Lake. Golfers were able to compete for prizes for the longest drive, closet to the pin, and a putting contest. The event was a fundraiser for Lake-Sumter State College’s athletic program.

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Dimple Beck, Heather Bigard, and Mary Law Powell

Jim Snell Matt Matulia

Gordon, Darwin, and Rich Kathy Ingald, Tammy Jo Draunesky, Claudia Morris, and Laura Byrd

Mike Baluch and Cadie Carter

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Golf Splash Fun Some Golf Splash fun was hosted at Venetian Gardens in Leesburg, where participants rode around in a golf cart and tried their best to land golf balls in the water holes set up around Lake Harris. The Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which was sponsored by ParCar.

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Tina Alvarez and Chris Berg

David Hughes David Hughes and Michael Johnson

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Jessy Flinn and Danielle Parker

Leann Anderson, Cori Macdonald, and Tim Sullivan

Celebrating Leesburg Partnership

The Leesburg Partnership’s Annual Dinner hosted at the Leesburg Opera House was a time for honoring local leaders who make a diff erence in the community. Tim Sullivan received the Greg Padgett Citizen of the Year award, and the following were installed as new off icers: Chris Wood, president; Wylie Hamilton, vice president; Frank Stivender, treasurer; and Lena Williams, secretary.

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Lee Woods and Kim Ireland Lauri and Gus Grizzard

Robert Bone and Tiff any Cummings Bone

Tim Sullivan and Joe Shipes

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For kids

Pokémon still rules, but you can find puppets, a decoupage kit, and other delights for the younger members of your family.

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For her

Purses are always popular along with jewelry, collectibles, and original silk scarves. All are available in local shops!

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For him

How about bullet casing folk art? Maybe he’d like a new shotgun or a guitar. Maybe a bicycle or a cigar cutter. He’ll be pleased.

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Secret santa

The odd, the amusing, and the novel all are among the inexpensive gift ideas for that certain secret gift receiver.

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For pets

Dress your pets in style, feed them gourmet delights, or use fun squeaky toys as stocking stuffers!

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Home decor

Give a friend or family member the perfect accent piece for the home! The spotlight is on fun and elegance!

Pokémon still rules, but you can find puppets, a decoupage kit, and other delights for the younger members of your family.

Craft fun for kids

Have fun with the kids making crafts with Decoupage Made Easy. Creative play is encouraged with puppets and stick horses or unicorns. Find learning mats and travel toys at Whispering Winds in Mount Dora.

Don’t forget baby

Christine’s in Brownwood Town Square in Wildwood has unusual baby clothes and colorful print noodles for fun in the pool.

WRITER'S PICK

Beanie babies, books, boxes

Beanie babies, plus stuffed toys (including gators), superhero lunch boxes, and books like “My Grandma Lives in Florida” are at The Purple Pig in Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages.

Mystery gift

Hide your favorite kid’s cash gift in an Intarsia Wood Puzzle from Peddler’s Wagon in Eustis.

Finding Pokémon

Pokémon is a cultural phenomenon among children, and now they can take their Pokémon lovefest to another level. GameStop in Clermont is your source for Pokémon collectibles, including journals, plush toys, and trading card games.