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It’s beginning to look a lot like Bikefest
he sound of bikers
revving up their engines and the sight of leather-clad men and women can mean only one thing.
Leesburg Bikefest has arrived.
Now in its 20th year, I still remember the fi rst time I attended this magnifi cent event. At that time, I was in my mid-20s and had just started my career in the media as an account executive at the Daily Commercial. My boss said my new position required me to attend social functions and perform volunteer work in the community. I wasn’t sure what that meant, but I was open to the idea nonetheless.
In 1999, I was asked to volunteer at Bikefest by manning the information tent and passing out itineraries to festivalgoers. It was the fi rst time I heard about this event. Trying to envision what it might entail, I pictured a small street parade of bikers showing off their motorcycles in a small, sleepy downtown area. Boy, was I wrong.
After several hours of working the booth, I was absolutely amazed by the festive atmosphere. Never in my life had I seen downtown Leesburg fl ooded with so many people, and lining the streets was an astonishing collection of motorcycles. On top of that, there were plenty of food and beer vendors, stellar entertainers, and friendly, down-to-earth bikers. To say I was hooked would be an understatement.
Today, I am a business owner with an offi ce housed in downtown Leesburg. We are right in the middle of all the action. So much so, that we made Bikefest Friday a company holiday. Our employees are encouraged to take the day off, visit the downtown area, or volunteer at one of the local charitable booths, serving refreshments to visitors.
Kudos to the Leesburg Partnership and the city of Leesburg, their wonderful staff, and volunteers who help organize this event. I’d be remiss if I failed to mention that it has become the largest three-day motorcycle and music event in the country.
In the spirit of this wonderful event, our editorial staff has put together our very fi rst “Event Guide.” Whether you are a visitor or a resident, you will fi nd many exciting things to do during Bikefest weekend and continuing through the next several months.
Welcome bikers and visitors. We hope this issue will show you why Lake and Sumter counties are the place to be!
Until next month,
Kendra Akers
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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-offi ce 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 fi ve consecutive years.
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 offi ce 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 satisfi ed, as well. That’s evidenced by the glowing reviews he receives on healthgrades. com and vitals.com from patients who underwent the procedure.
“His revolutionary procedure was easy with very little discomfort,” wrote one patient.
“My urinary problems have disappeared, I sleep better, and have signifi cantly more energy,” another patient wrote.
Dr. Young encourages all patients to visit vitals.com and healthgrades. com to fi nd for themselves what patients are saying. Dr. Young’s Healthgrades online profi le 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 is now offering a new procedure called Rezum. This safe and effi cient treatment uses thermal energy in water vapor to remove obstructive tissue surrounding the prostate. The procedure is performed in-offi ce under local anesthesia or oral sedation.Dr Young is the fi rst urologist in Central Florida to offer this cutting edge treatment. At this time Dr Young has performed more Rezum therapies than any urologist in the United States. Within the next year it is anticipated that Dr Young will have performed more Rezum treatments than any urologist in the world.
“It takes less time to perform and destroys even more of the obstructive tissue. It also has rapid symptom relief and minimal discomfort“After seeing the results I have obtained with this procedure I am overwhelmed with the benefi ts the patients are receiving. There is no doubt in my mind that Rezum therapy is the best way to treat an enlarged prostate; in addition to superior results, one of the most compelling aspects of this treatment is how minimally invasive it is to the patient, thus the patient tolerates the procedure with little to no discomfort.”
JAMES W. YOUNG III, M.D.
Board-certifi ed Urologist
Practicing in Lake County since 1982 with extensive experience in evaluation and management of prostate problems.
Comprehensive care
If you are a fi rst-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, offi cebased therapies as alternatives to lifelong medical therapy.
With an offi ce 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 offi ce staff on the planet. I consider that a huge compliment.”
So if you are waking up at night and have diffi culty 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.
James W. Young III, M.D.
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