Leading the Way in SUPERIOR CATARACT SURGERY

With Breakthrough Technologies That Restore Vision From Every Distance.

As the first local practice to offer the industry’s most accurate laser cataract surgery and the only FDA-approved extended depth-of-focus lenses for crisp multi-range vision, Lake Eye remains at the forefront of advanced cataract treatment. Drs. Scot Holman, Scott Wehrly and Vinay Gutti combine world-class surgical experience and breakthrough technologies to restore healthy vision—and better lives—to countless satisfied patients.

Lake Eye—the clear choice for clear vision.

Board-certified ophthalmologists (from left to right):

Vinay Gutti, MD

Scott R. Wehrly, MD

Scot C. Holman, MD

“Dr. Holman was very knowledgeable and thorough. He explained the different lens options, including the Symfony® lens. Dr. Holman and staff are amazing. It was the most organized surgery that I've ever had— truly was life changing. Now things are light and bright again.”

— MAUREEN CALVESIO

“I had surgery on both eyes, two weeks apart. Both surgeries went great. I didn’t realize how bad my vision had gotten until afterward— I can’t believe how much better I can see and how bright colors are! Dr. Gutti is a great guy! I definitely recommend him.”

— ANGELO SENO

“Since having cataract surgery with Dr. Wehrly, I feel more confident driving at night and I don’t need glasses for daily activities. Now, I can sign my name without searching for my glasses!”

— JUDY MENEFEE

Longtime Lake County residents can remember a time when the citrus industry dominated the economy. Much of the county’s landscape was comprised of vast citrus groves stretching as far as the eye could see.

Times have changed, however, as niche sports have become one of the leading industries driving the county’s economic engine.

Facilities such as Florida’s largest sand volleyball complex in Tavares, Legends Way Ballfields in Clermont, and six championshiplevel disc golf courses have sprouted throughout Lake, bolstering the county’s tourism dollars and attracting high-level athletes and tournaments to the area.

This month, we’re providing a closer look at some of Lake’s sports facilities, as well as some of the action-packed sporting events coming to the area in 2018.

In addition, professional and local athletes have provided helpful tips so aspiring young athletes can make their dreams come true.

Blazing Paddles

For a brief moment, silence fills the air and the water is calm.

Then chaos ensues. Drums begin pounding, crews erupt in high-pitch shouts, and water sprays everywhere as men and women furiously paddle and pull through the water. Surging across Lake Dora are fiberglass dragon boats meticulously carved and crafted to resemble the mythical creature. The synchronized motion of paddlers propels the boats forward, while fans standing ashore enthusiastically cheer the teams to victory.

Welcome to dragon boat racing, a sport that originated 2,000 years ago in China and has enjoyed increasing worldwide popularity in the past decade.

The Rotary Club of Lake County-Golden Triangle is hosting the 16th annual Central Florida Dragon Boat Festival March 10 at Wooton Park in Tavares. Of the teams that compete, many are locals who live in retirement communities or work for area law enforcement agencies, city governments, businesses, and organizations. Others are members of club teams who race in various dragon boat festivals throughout Florida. Mount Dora Christian Academy and Eustis High School also will have teams at this year’s event.

The 300-meter races consist of 10-person teams or 20-person teams who sit two abreast and paddle the boat. At the front of the vessel is a drummer who yells instructions to the team and pounds a drum to maintain the rhythmic beat of each paddle.

“This sport is not about brute strength; it’s about how well a group of people can paddle and pull in unison and work together as a team,” says Rotarian Rick Gonzalez, who helps organize the event. “Timing is extremely important, and that’s precisely why this is such a great teambuilding exercise.”