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Bringing Lake County Together!
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Lake County’s
Boating & Waterways ...water, water everywhere!
Meet Lake County Sheriff
Gary Borders
STAFF
Lew Clayton
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meet the publisher
Al Asghar Hello world, Welcome to the first issue of Everything Lake Magazine. This idea started 2 years ago. It started with a thought which grew into a website, which has now progressed into a magazine. Our whole goal is to bring Lake County together. We are going to cover Lake County like it has never been covered. We are going to cover our local cities and their events. You will get to meet the leadership in the county with a monthly Q&A. We are going to review restaurants in the county and bring you what makes them special. You are going to read about events that we have covered and the events that are coming up. We are going to feature pictures that are going to tell the whole story behind an event. Every issue is loaded with stories which is going to make every issue unique and fresh.
David Englander graphic designer
Sandra Kim
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Tony Hornsby sales
Jim Wilson sales
Richard Stayton photographer
Vickie Chilla
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Tony Lanzer
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The calendar of events in every section of Lake County is going to tell you what is happening there all month long. This will give you a chance to go travel to these places and enjoy them. This is the beginning of our adventure. We have a lot of exciting plans for the magazine and what it is going to bring to our county. Our website, www.everythinglake.com, offers local news, weather, sports, community calendar, local real estate, recent pictures from local events, grocery coupons and if you are an auto buff, all the recent news from the world on your favorite vehicles. Everythinglake. com brings you a totally new experience. And you can catch our magazine online, every page of it. This has been a lot of fun putting this magazine together. I thank you and hope our magazine brings you the joy and resources that you need. Sincerely, Al Asghar Publisher
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The goals of the writers at EverythingLake magazine is to provide great stories that are true and accurate from beginning to end. Please be forgiving if we make a mistake. We will make it right. EverythingLake is a monthly publication and can be located in various Schools, Chambers of Commerce, Businesses, Restaurants, etc. Any comments can be sent to EverythingLake Magazine at al@everythinglake.com EverythingLake Magazine assumes no responsibilty for claims made by their advertisers. All letters and their contents sent to EverythingLake Magazine become the property of EverythingLake Magazine and may be reproduced at any time. All views expressed in our magazine are those of the writers and may not be of EverythingLake Magazine. Use of the material in our magazine is prohibited unless written approval is given by EverythingLake Magazine.
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inside this issue
APRIL 2012
Al Asghar, publisher
Table of Contents pg. 4
Teacher of the Year pg. 5
Feature Story:
Boating & Waterways pg. 12
Amphicars pg. 27
Chili Cook-off pg. 28
Thrifty Shopping
Antique Car Show
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Question & Answer pg. 11 4
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Youth Works pg. 17
North Lake Upcoming Events pg. 32
2012-2013
East Ridge Middle School The stars were out tonight!
Finalist Tricia Sp roule, Cypress Ridge Elementary
The stars being, the nominees for the Lake County Teacher of the Year 2012-2013. The Educational Foundation of Lake County hosted the Teacher of the Year Celebration at Lake Receptions recognizing 47 teachers from schools in Lake County. They were representing their respective schools having been nominated by their peers. A panel of judges narrowed it down to to four finalists.
Finalist Kelly Raley, Eustis Elementary School and Finalist Nicole Dean, Round Lake Elementary Charter
Four Finalists Walk of Fame
Back Row: School Board Member, Jim Miller; School Board Member, Kyleen Fischer; Superintendent, Dr. Susan Moxley; Winner Kelly Cousineau; East Ridge Principal, Charlie McDaniel; School Board Member, Rosanne Brandenburg; School Board Member Tod Howard; Debbie Stivender. Front Row: Nicole Dean, Finalist; Kelly Raley, Finalist; Tricia Sproule, Finalist.
Kelly Raley and family
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organic news all across lake county
recycle this!
( left to right holding certificates ) Scott Meeks, Tyler Moore, Jonathan Ricci and Eric Garcia are congratulated for their recycling efforts (from left to right) Pete Myles, Energy Program Manager, Lynda Carter, Administrative Assistant at the Maintenance Department, Diane Lingerfelt, Fiscal Assistant at the Maintenance Department, and their teacher, Dr. Rene Rodrigue.
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Students at Tavares High School were recently recognized for their continuing efforts in helping their school recycle paper and cardboard. Students in Dr. Rene Rodrigue’s class have been collecting recycling bins from classrooms to help District staff to implement a recycling program at the high school. Pete Myles, Energy Program Manager, Linda Carter, administrative assistant at the Maintenance Department, and Diane Lingerfelt, fiscal assistant at the Maintenance Department, visited the classroom to hand out certificates and congratulate students for their hard work.
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focus on job skills,” Dr. Rodrigue, who teaches ESE classes at Tavares High. “These guys jumped on the opportunityand it teaches them independence, social and personal skills and math skills.” Students recognized for their recycling efforts included Scott Meeks, Eric Garcia, Jonathan Ricci and Tyler Moore. “These students directly contributed to the recycling efforts,” Myles said. “It’s not a lot of money earned through recycling, but it helps reduce trash which is just as important. 6 verythinglake.com
Why gas is heading for $5 a gallon Contributed by Derrick Holder
Florida gas prices last hit an average $4 a gallon in July 2008. That spike led many drivers to change their behavior and use less gas, said Jessica Brady of AAA South. Some motorists switched to more fuel-efficient cars. Others turned to public transportation. The Florida Department of Transportation's commuter services program received lots of phone calls then. Wall Street analyst reviewed the major reasons that gas prices have risen in the past quarter and analyzed whether the causes will improve or worsen. We have estimated how much each factor could increase gas prices. Together, those increases would be enough to push gas prices up by another $1.50. Strait of Hormuz About 20 percent of the crude oil produced in the world is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has threatened to shut down shipping traffic through the Strait. Iran has already been isolated as a trade partner by U.S. and EU sanctions. If Iran follows through with its threats, the period the passage is closed could be very brief if the U.S. Navy, which has a carrier group in the region, moves to reopen the lane. A closure of the passage, or any escalation that would make a closure more likely, will drive oil prices higher -- and by extension, gasoline prices. Iran Iran contributes to a second problem in terms of global oil supply well beyond that of its ability to interrupt supply. Because of the embargo against the nation due to nuclear weapons violations, the U.S. has pressured large oil importers such as Japan to act to isolate Iran by cutting their imports. This puts Japan in a position in which it has to tap even tighter global supply. Japan apparently has agreed to cut its Iranian crude imports by 20 percent. But as the world’s third largest oil importer, Japan indeed will have to get its oil somewhere other than Iran -- which will put more pressure on current production. Refiners raising prices Most of the oil refined on the east coast of the U.S. is Brent crude, a type of oil produced from the North Sea. The price of Brent -- more than $124 a barrel -- is almost $16 higher than the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the amount most people read about in the media. But because Brent has replaced WTI as the global price benchmark, U.S. refiners set prices for gasoline and other products as if Brent were the only grade of crude used. That allows refiners with access to cheaper WTI to make larger profits. “Refiners were losing money in November and December. You can only lose money for so long,� John Felmy, chief economist for the American Petroleum Institute, recently said. Many large refineries are owned by public companies that do not have much appetite for posting ongoing losses. To avoid losses, refiners will have to increase gasoline prices.
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Why gas is heading for 5$ a gallon
Other geopolitical risks Iran does not present the only geopolitical challenge to oil production. In Nigeria, which is the 14th largest producer of oil in the world, Islamic terrorist groups have continued to attack Christian areas of the country. The Nigerian Army has reacted by attacking Islamists. Meanwhile, there are concerns about supply even from Venezuela. Venezuela is the world’s 11th largest producer of crude. The regime there has been fairly stable under the 13-year reign of Hugo Chavez. Analysts recently mentioned Bahrain, Libya, Iraq, Nigeria and Yemen as political flashpoints. “The world faces oil supply risks from a multitude of sources, not only in the Middle East but also in Africa. In our view, not since the late 1970s/early 1980s has there been such a serious threat to oil supply and when oil supplies are tight, the price of oil -- and gasoline -increases. U.S. economic recovery An improved U.S. economy means higher oil prices. U.S. GDP, employment and even housing have all staged unexpected improvements in recent months. Many economists now think a 2012 GDP increase at more than 2 percent is possible. The new White House budget assumes growth of 3 percent by 2013. An extension of unemployment benefits means that hundreds of thousands of American who would have no income, will have at least enough to consume basic goods and services. The argument that Americans now drive less is not a powerful one for gas and oil demand when a healthy economy also means more consumption of oil for business, petrochemicals and jet fuel. Demand for oil-based products across the entire economy will pick up with any recovery. Summer In the U.S., summer vacation driving has historically boosted demand for gasoline. Supply risk In December 2011, OPEC members produced nearly 31 million barrels a day, cutting the cartel’s spare capacity capability from 3.18 million barrels per day to 2.85 million. Saudi Arabia accounts for 2.15 million of those daily barrels of spare capacity. Supply from Canada, the U.S., Australia and Brazil is expected to rise in 2012, though North Sea production is expected to fall. The OECD estimates global demand in 2012 of 90 million barrels a day and global supply essentially equal to projected supply. end While most people agree that reducing dependence on foreign oil, limiting pollution, and minimizing environmental damage are worthy but somewhat abstract goals, the specter of $5-gallon gas represents a direct, personal attack on the wallet. Obviously, one of the best ways to lower your gasoline consumption is to purchase the most fuelefficient car on the market. But since not everyone can dash right out to the dealership and pick up the newest hybrid, it’s good to have a Plan B. For most of us, Plan B is to maximize the efficiency of the car we already own. 8 verythinglake.com
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Everyone knows how bad the economy is right now with budgeting and cutting costs, but hey, a girl can always figure out how to put an outfit together for less. Clothes might be a luxury item but there is no reason you can’t keep yourself stylishly clothed without breaking your pocketbook. I can give you some tips to create a nice outfit for less than $40, no matter what size or shape you are ...you just have to know where to look. Some places I like to go are Goodwill, thrift stores, Target, Beall’s Outlet just to name a few. Goodwill and thrift stores are good places to find cool, vintage clothing (which is back in style) if you just take the time to browse through the mounds of clothes. I never give up and always find new treasures. They also have the coolest accessories, such as necklaces, bracelets and all kinds of trinkets. The prices are so reasonable.
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This Month: Sheriff
Gary S. Borders Lake County Sheriff’s Department Born in Kentucky, Home of the Wildcats, he definitely bleeds blue. Moved to Florida at 18 to help his brother with his carpet cleaning business in Kississimee. Sheriff Borders joined the Osceola Department of Corrections in 1980 for eight and one-half years. He started in Lake County Jail in 1989.
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“I was happy as Chief Deputy but after Sheriff Daniels was killed in an unfortunate accident, I was sworn in by Govenor Jeb Bush in November 2006. I have been in law enforcement 32 years, over 23 years in Lake County”.
What was your greatest accomplishment? “First law enforcement agency to get an accredidation in 2007, re-accredited 2010. First time jail was accredited was 2006. Has received it successfully for 3 years since cyber-crime was established in 2007. Set up stings to catch sexual predators in June 2011. Caught 32 predators in 4 days”.
Where do you see law enforcement in four years? “To do more with less manpower, continue to do a good job. Want to establish new Emergency Operations Center in 2013. All Emergency Operation such as fire, EMS, etc. under one roof. Promise to meet the standards”.
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“D.A.R.E. is taught to all fifth graders, it reaches out to children to teach them about dealing with pressure situations like alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Confiscated drug money funds the program. We have 6 D.A.R.E Officers”.
How are you dealing with the “Meth” Labs in Lake County? “Florida led in “Meth” Labs in 2010. We developed a Proactive Drug Enforcement which lead to a massive clean-up. We went into communities, taught people what to look for, getting them more involved. Mostly in rural settings, the labs put out a strong ammonia smell. The money confiscated goes to the Boy Scouts of America and helping with children’s education”. verythinglake.com
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Boating Waterways lake c unty’s
...water, water everywhere!
Appropriately named, after more than 1000 bodies of water, Lake County is the next thing to paradise for boaters, anglers, waterskiiers and fresh water enthusiasts. With its many nationally know titles everyone has high expectations when visiting these unique quaint towns. The beautiful and scenic Harris Chain of Lakes is nine interconnected waterways containing acres of water. It is part of the Florida Ocklawaha Basin which drains Central Florida into the St. John’s River entering the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville. These vast lakes are home to millions of animals, fish, and birds of all descriptions. Local bass fishing tournaments are held on a monthly basis and the Harris Chain is now a popular stop on the ESPN B.A.S.S. Tournament trail with its great fishing toured on many outdoor television shows. In 2005 Lake Harris made the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commision (FWC) Top Ten Sunfish fishing sites. Although around 1990, B.A.S.S. held a disastrous national tournament on the chain, setting a record for the lowest average catch rate of any national tournament. This tournament created ripples throughout bass fishing circles, complaining of over enthusiastic weed spraying, pollution from Lake Apopka, unknown viruses, and a dozen other causes. Whater the case, it was clear that bass fishing has significantly declined from previous levels. One of the major contributions to the decline was considered to be the hydrilla, which became a major problem by 1987. Unfortunately, state and water managers choose to use a new chemical tool to kill the hyrilla, as it has just been developed the long term effects were not all known. When they used it the hydrilla died, along with most of the native plant such as lily pads, proper and eel grass. Luckily over 30 years later the lakes are in a much better state and the bass fishing has returned, thanks to organizations such as the St. Johns Water Management District (SJRWMD). Other organizations such as Harris Chain of Lakes Restoration and Lake County Water authorities work hard to keep these lakes pristine and clean for all to enjoy.
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Other notable chains such as the Clermont Chain which is 15 interconnected lakes ranging 20 acres to 3632 in size. Palatlakana River is the most notable for fishing with Channel Catfish ranging in size up to 20lbs. Holly Chain, located in North Umitilla is an unusual one, due to the fact that it contours. Meaning its deepest parts are on the edges with a ridge rising in the center and the deepest parts on either edge. Lake county has over 15 Marinas and hundreds of public access points, which is just the beginning for boating excursions on these family oriented waters. Hickory point Recreation facilities has 12 boat ramps with access to Harris Chain, an amazing location for boating, kayaking and canoeing. Guided tours are available in multiple cities to tour the chains and all they offer. These tours range in form of walking tours on the boardwalks, boating, and flying above these gorgeous bodies of water. Amidst the 17 percent of Lake County that is covered in water ready to explore you will never tire of finding out whats around the next corner! With all of these lakes you would imagine that the springs would go completely unnoticed, but that is far from true. Juniper Springs offers white sandy bottoms and pretty blue colored waters. Its a seven mile run that offers all kinds of wildlife to enjoy, such as alligators, otters, turtles, and various types of birds. The springs stay at a refreshing 72 degrees year round and offer abundant opportunities for families looking to relax or serious kayakers looking for an adventurous day including twists, turns, dead falls, and overhanging branches. The current travels at approximately two miles an hour in which most pathways lead back to the main channel.
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Eacha Daniels with South Lake Rotary
Front: Jessica Schwarz & Madison Schwarz Melissa Atkins & Virginia Atkins Back: Tracy Durrance, Mary Bowman, Tina Burgess, Kim Melanson, Betty Green
Pig on the Pond
is a sanctioned barbecue competition and festival that raises money for scholarships and education in South Lake County.
Ron Bryner and Claude Nadle with Ford of Clermont
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L to R: Taylor Diaz, Legal Assistant Ali Darias, Attorney
L to R: Wayne Nichols, CFD, EMT Madeline Griffin, LK EMS, Paramedic Jonathan Carey, LK EMS, EMT
This event is held in March of each year and was first organized by South Lake County Community Foundation. Jezanie Alicia McKenna Pliky
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Jacob Aranyous being painted by Trina Russbaumer
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LAKERIDGE WINERY
Wine Tasting and Seafood Festival
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Every Sunday Event: Sunday Morning Market Downtown Clermont Dates: Every Sunday from 9am to 2pm Where: Montrose Street Description: Vendors may include fresh produce, plants, flowers, seafood, and specialty foods. Other products such as bakery items, jellies, jams, honey, and organic products inclusive. More Info: 352-394-8618 www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com
Every Tuesday
Event: Mom's Morning Out TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Where: Cooper Memorial Library Description: Lapsit story time is for ages birth to 15 months with a caregiver. You and your baby will make new friends through books and music. A playgroup immediately follows. More Info: Call Amy Stultz at (352) 536-2275 or email astultz@lakeline.lib.fl.us. WEBSITE: http://www.mylakelibrary.org Event: Books & Babies TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Where: Cooper Memorial Library Description: Lapsit story time is for ages birth to 15 months with a caregiver. You and your baby will make new friends through books and music. A playgroup immediately follows. More Info: Call Amy Stultz at (352) 536-2275 or email astultz@lakeline.lib.fl.us. WEBSITE: http://www.mylakelibrary.org Event: Toddler Time TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Where: Cooper Memorial Library Description: Toddlers, ages 15 months to 3 years, and their caregivers are invited for this fun storytime featuring songs, books and scarves. More Info: Call Amy Stultz at (352) 536-2275 or email astultz@lakeline.lib.fl.us. WEBSITE: http://www.mylakelibrary.org
APRIL 27 Event: Howard Stockton Memorial Golf Tournament Dates: April 27 at 7am Where: Palisades Country Club in Clermont, FL Description: This annual event is presented by Headquater Honda. This is the most memorable South Lake event of the year with 132 golfers competing for prizes. More Info: 352-394-4191 16 verythinglake.com
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What’s up with our leaders of tomoow? “Today we live in a world that makes us believe that we have to blend in with the crowd. We think that we have to look a certain way, or weigh a certain weight or have certain clothes, but we don’t. My personal goal every morning when I wake up is to be ME. I don’t let anyone change me or tell me who to be. I strive to be unique in every way and conquer the world’s ideas of beauty and wealth. I play trombone in the Eustis High School band. I love to read. I strive to be excellent in school and to be myself.”
Jensen Clayton
15, Sophomore, Eustis High School
“So...it’s my freshman year in high school and let me tell you it’s way better that people made it sound. Coming from Middle School it is a whole new change. Different faces, new teachers, most of all it’s a fresh start. Hint the word...FRESHMAN! My favorite part of high school is the sports. I love the football games and in high school there is a wider variety. Being an athlete myself, most of my days are occupied with cheerleading and track practice. It is definitely not easy juggling school work and keeping good grades. School work is my main priority though.. Having a total of eight classes from day to day means alot more work than Middle School. At Tavares High, we have what we call an A,B schedule, totally different classes every other day. Now you have a little glimpse of what high school life is like.”
Amber Hornsby
14, Freshman, Tavares High School
“I attend High School. half of the day then go to the library and do Florida Virtual School. After school I practice track. I am best at running . The mile, the two mile and the 400 meter. I am a good kid in school, I try my best with all of my assignments and get straight B’s. After I graduate from high school, I plan on attending either Duke, Stetson or Rollins College for a waterskiing scholarship. I want to follow in my father’s footsteps and go into waterskiing competitively. After I greaduate I want to get married and have children. Family is very important to me. I am excited to reach my goals for the future!”
Taylor Gronlund
16, Junior, Umatilla High School
I am the oldest out of three sisters and one brother and I’ll have another baby brother in just a few months! I was born in Alabama but moved to Sorrento/Mt. Dora since I was five. I have loved music ever since I was little so it was no surprise when I joined band in middle school and have been a “band nerd” ever since. In high school, I have had the opportunity to be in marching band, concert band, and jazz band. I have learned to play the french horn, mellephone, trumpet, and piano. High school has been an AWESOME adventure. To me, your high school years are the most critical years of your life, and they can either be the worst years of your life, or the best years. I would consider my high school years so far a success. High school can only be what you put into it, and i’m planning on giving it all I got!
Clara Kirkland
15, Sophomore, Mt. Dora High School
Students at Sawgrass Bay Elem. know how to spell w-i-n-n-e-r
Sawgrass Bay’s spelling champ Jacob High and first runner-up Alyssa Howe chat with Principal Dr. Julio Valle, Jr.
Students at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School recently showed spelling expertise in the annual school spelling bee. Forty-seven students in grades 1st-5th proudly stood as their class champion to compete in the school-wide competition on Feb. 15. Families and students cheered as the student spelled words like shawl, heroic, lightning and genius. In the end, second grader Jacob High was this year’s top speller with the word perturb. Placing as first runner-up was second grader Alyssa Howe. “We have been practicing as a class for this year’s spelling bee,” said Deborah Thurman, Jacob’s teacher. “Jacob is a wonderful speller and avid reader. Our whole class is so proud of his accomplishment.” As the school’s spelling bee champion, Jacob received a one-year subscription to Encyclopedia online and an opportunity to take an online foreign language course through Powerspeak12, all courtesy of the Scripps National Spelling Bee program. Jacob will also move onto the next level of competition and represent Sawgrass Bay Elementary School at the Annual Lake County Schools’ Spelling Bee at 9:30 a.m. on March 6 at the Eustis Community Center, located at 601 Northshore Drive.
Special Olympics Summer Games Held at Tavares High The Lake County Special Olympics Summer Games kicked-off at Tavares High, located at 603 N. New Hampshire Ave., at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 3. The event began with opening ceremonies and was followed by the competition for athletes in track & field and soccer skills. The public was in attendance to support their local athletes. Last year’s event was remarkably successful as it featured the most athletes and schools ever to participate, and the largest contingency of volunteers to lend a hand. Schools sending athletes to the 2011 summer games included Carver Middle, Lake Hills School, Minneola Elementary, Oak Park Middle, Sorrento Elementary, Tavares High, Tavares Middle, Treadway Elementary, Triangle Elementary and Windy Hill Middle. Independent adult athletes and competitors from Carlton Palms Education Center also participated in the event. Special Olympics is a sports program available to persons with intellectual disabilities, ages 8 and older. Special Olympics Florida also has a program for young athletes, ages 3 to 7. Special Olympics at Lake County Schools offers competitions in a variety of sports, each with its own season, including bowling, softball, basketball, athletics, bocce, volleyball, tennis, soccer, swimming, golf and the Young Athlete Program.
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Deanna DeNapoli South Lake High School
Deanna DeNapoli of South Lake High School bring tough defense at the guard position to the girls varsity team of South Lake High School. Coached by Mandy Shafer who implemented a solid box in one defense scheme to limit the high scoring of Ocala West Port’s offense in their Class 6A region 2 quarterfinals game led by Deanna DeNapoli. Deanna led all South Lake players by scoring 19 points in the game and leading them to a victory and a chance to play the lady’s of Gainesville in a regional semi final contest. In the next game the Hurricanes beat Deanna’s South Lake in the Class 6A District 5 championship game. Deanna averaged 15.2 points per game and is currently in the top 150 female basketball players in the state.
Dustin Dunham Eustis High School High School
Dustin Dunham of Eustis High School is heart beat for the panthers of Eustis High School only a junior he was named the Class 5a District 7 Boys’ Player of the Year. He was also chosen as the over-all player of the year of all eight classifications. Dustin was also named the most valuable player of this year’s 10th Annual Lake’s Great Eight Boys Basketball Tournament. Dustin averaged 16.2 points a game and currently ranked in the top 150 basket ball athletes in the state of Florida. Since Dustin is only a junior many schools and other coaches in the district get a chance to play this tough guard again next year as Dustin will enjoy playing his senior year and looking for possible scholarships. 22 verythinglake.com
Darian Anthony Tavares High School
his all around game changing point guard for Tavares high school he is a self motivated young athlete with plans to be very successful in the game of basket ball. As early as a sophomore Darian has been a leader on the court stepping up like a true point guard to run the Tavares boys high school offense. During the season he averaged 14.9 points per game and currently ranked in the top 300 athletes in the State of Florida. In his years as varsity he has chosen for the 2nd and 3rd team “All Lake County Boys Basket Ball Team. Darian is looking to pursue a major in psychology with hopes to become a psychiatrist. That's if he doesn’t further his basketball career professionally. He is definitely looking to be able to stay close to home.
Joe Toolie Leesburg School High School
Joe Toolie starting for the Leesburg High School Yellow Jackets has been a key player for this year’s varsity basket ball team. Coached by Marcel Thomas Joe Toolie and other Leesburg High School athletes have been able to advance past the 6A Regions 2 Boys quarterfinal with their latest win over Ocala West Port. In the game Joe Toolie scored his first of three field goals in the first quarter, only 34 seconds into the game setting a pace Ocala West Port could not compete against. The Yellow Jackets' offense overpowered the Wolf Pack 27-11, a trend that would continue through the rest of the game. Since Joe is only a junior his senior year looks very promising.
Cover Artist Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1954. Has resided in Florida for12 years. His love for nature, the change of seasons, the early morning & evening light, gives Bruce inspiration for his subject matter. He loves to push the envelope when it comes to light and
shadow and aerial perspective. On canvas Bruce wants the viewer to experience and feel the scene through the artists eye. Each painting is treated as an individual with a complete change of color palette. He strives to give his landscapes the depth that exists in real time. In doing so, it has taken Bruce years to accomplish this when working with the acrylic medium. Instead of hours to create a painting he spend
weeks, even months on each painting. It’s this way he enjoys painting. Not only is the time committed to each piece important, but equally important is what he paints on. Bruce uses double primed, Belgium or Russian linen. He believes in longevity or his artwork, which gives the buyer an investment that can be handed down from generation to generation. www.acrylicsbyben.com
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CENTRAL
LAKE COUNTY UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Saturday Event: Leesburg Saturday Morning Market
Dates: every Saturday from 8am to 2pm Where: Towne Square in downtown Leesburg Description: Experience a multitude of vendors who sell produce, plants and flowers, and food. Products vary from week to week so there will always be something new. Also enjoy live entertainment from local talent. this even is present by the Leesburg Partnership. More Info: Sandi at 352-365-0053 www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com
APRIL 7 Saturday Event: Easter Egg Hunt Dates: April 7 at 1pm Where: Uncle Donald's Farm in Lady Lake Description: Wander throughout the farm
searching for eggs and treasures. Open to all farm visitors and regular admissions applies. This event is presented by the Leesburg Partnership. More Info: 352-753-2882 www.uncledonaldsfarm.com
APRIL 6-8 Friday - Saturday Event: Grease
Where: 311 N 13th St., Leesburg, FL 34748 Description: This is a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. The musical is named for the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as the greasers. More Info: Melon Patch Players
APRIL 14 Saturday Event: All That Jazz Dates: April 14 at 6pm Where: Savannah Center, The Villages Description: Enjoy an exciting evening filled with a
silent auction, gourmet dinner, and live auction all to support Lake-Sumter Community College and students. More Info: Rosanne Brandeburg at 352-365-3518
Event: Miss Leesburg "Scholarship Scramble" Golf Tournament Dates: April 14 at 7am Where: Harbor Hills Country Club Description: This is the eighth annual Miss Lees-
burg Scholarship Scramble fundraiser. Registration fee will include lunch, awards, prizes and raffles throughout the day. More Info: Linda Watts at 352-326-4217
Event: Songwriter's Night Dates: Saturday, April 14, at 7pm Where: Leesburg Center for the Arts,
429 W. Magnolia Street, Leesburg Description: Come hear local songwriters share their stories and perform their songs. More Info: Amy Painter at 352-365-0232
APRIL 27-29
Friday - Sunday
Event: Leesburg 16th Annual Bikefest
Where: 501 W. Mainstreet (downtown Leesburg) Description: The heart and soul of Leesburg Bikefest takes place in Downtown Leesburg. Hundreds of vendors, eight stages and over 50 bands. The Main Gator Harley Davidson Stage is located in Towne Square where the headlining acts on Friday and Saturday night. More Info: www.leesburgbikefest.com
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110th Annual
GeorgeFest is a three-day event that celebrates the birth of our nation’s first president, George Washington. It is a community festival that is generally held during the last week of February. The annual event allows for Americans to show their patriotism and celebrate our nation’s history. In Florida, Eustis has the second longest running GeorgeFest right after Laredo, Texas. With its first festival held on February 22, 1902, GeorgeFest continues to depict our history through its parades, games, contests, rides, andlive bands. What once began as a simple boat parade now blossomed into a festival. Its firework display is what usually kicks off this event. The continual sucess of GeorgeFest is due to various sponsorships from local businesses, fund raisers, and citizens. Photos courtesy of Richard Stayton
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Welcome to
Yappy Hour
in Mount Dora Pets and pet owners meet and share fun times and swap stories about their beloved furry companions.
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It’s a Boat...It’s a Car...
It’s an Amphicar!
Onlookers were thrilled watching the Amphicar Show at Gilbert Park in Mount Dora. An amphicar is a vehicle which is able to drive on land and water. They are small and stylish and fun to look at. Oh, they are fun to drive too! Photos courtesy of Richard Stayton
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Get your taste buds ready...it’s time for the Chili Cookoff! The smell of chili filled the air in Ferran Park as the eager public awaited the tasting of over a dozen styles and flavors of chili. Some hot, some, not so hot. Guests paid $5.00 to taste all of the chili and then vote for their most favorite. Sponsored by the Eustis Chamber of Commerce
Pete Peco and Valerie Kniffen enjoy one of the many delicious samples of chili Photos courtesy of Lew Clayton
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Family Bible Church Youth Band “GENERATIONS”
Boat Races
in Tavares on Lake Dora
Onlookers were thrilled by the speed and sound of these powerful racing machines
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Leprechaun Hunt in Gilbert Park Kids of all sizes participated in fun and games in search of magical Leprechauns.
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Lakeside Inn
Antique Car Show Guests and visitors alike were treated to a taste of yesteryear.
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NORTH
LAKE COUNTY UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Friday
Event: Tavares Friday Morning Market Dates: every Friday from 9am to 1pm Where: Wooton Park downtown Tavares Description: You can find the best in fresh produce, seafood & organic meats. Wide selection of preserves, baked goods, handmade pastas, sauces, and food vendors are included. You can also find flowers and plants. This market is owned and operated by the City of Tavares. More Info: www.tavares.org
Every Saturday Event: Floating Ghosts SĂŠance Tour Dates: every Saturday Night Where: downtown Tavares Description: Venture into the haunted, historical world of Tavares, FL. Meet the restless spirits of Lake County and experience eerie sights and sounds. The walks starts just after sundown at the Railroad Station in front of Wooton Park. The tour is 90 minutes long and is one mile. More Info: 352-617-8808
Every Sunday
Event: Tavares Friday Morning Market Dates: every Friday from 9am to 1pm Where: Wooton Park downtown Tavares Description: You can find the best in fresh produce, seafood & organic meats. Wide selection of preserves, baked goods, handmade pastas, sauces, and food vendors are included. You can also find flowers and plants. This market is owned and operated by the City of Tavares. More Info: www.tavares.org
APRIL 13 & 14 Event: Dragon Boat Festival
Dates: April 13 at 5:30pm, April 14 at 9am Where: Wooton Park, 200 E Ruby Street, Tavares, FL Description: This is the 10th Annual Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon Boat racing began more than 2000 years ago in Southern China. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. More Info: Dee Johns 352-508-9257
APRIL 1-15 Event: Seaplane Sightseeing Tours
Dates: March 1st to April 15 Where: 100 N. Alexander Street, Mount Dora Description: A great way to see the lakes of Lake County; the classic 1957 DeHavilland Beaver seats up to five passengers. For drinks and meals, stop by Tremain's Tavern for the perfect sunset. Seaplane tours are available during daylight hours. More Info: John Justad at 218-682-2006
APRIL 2-8 Friday-Thursday Event: Dancing with Light
Dates: March 2nd - April 8 Where: Lake Eustis Museum of Art Description: Barbara Tiffany explores in surreal and hyper-real the complex and simple nature of light. The artist is inspired to explore the subject before her and is seeking that light reveals the natural world, More Info: 352-483-290 www.LakeEustisMuseumofArt.org 32 verythinglake.com
APRIL 21 Wednesday Event: Easter Egg Hunt
Dates: April 7 at 1pm Where: Uncle Donald's Farm in Lady Lake Description: Wander throughout the farm searching for eggs and treasures. Open to all farm visitors and regular admissions applies. This event is presented by the Leesburg Partnership. More Info: 352-753-2882 www.uncledonaldsfarm.com
AL’S Landing 111 W Ruby Street Tavares, Florida
Air Land Sea
Rodger Kooser, Co-Owner Food and Location makes AL’S the Place to Be By Al Asghar
ALS Landing, Top Shelf and Dockside Air, Land and Sea ( ALS ) are three ways to get to this dining and entertainment complex. “ We wanted people to come here by all means of transportation” explained co owner Rodger Kooser.The restaurants are located on the shores of beautiful Lake Dora. The restaurants decks overlook the seaplanes base and marina. The large sliding doors on the restaurant give a breath taking view of Lake Dora. The restaurants offer a wide array of dining. ALS Landing opens at 11 am everyday. The restaurant offers American classics from appetizers, salads, sandwiches and specialties. “One of our favorites is our Fish Boat” said Rodger Kooser. There is live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. Happy Hour is from 12pm – 7 pm Monday through Friday. Great Mexican food is served on Monday’s. ALS Top Shelf offers upscale dining in the heart of Lake County. It is best know for its steaks and seafood. All their steaks are aged 21 days. “None better in Lake County” stated Rodger Kooser. The restaurant opens at 4pm. The restaurant offers upscale dining with a dressy casual flare. ALS Dockside offers authentic BBQ under the covered wrap-around deck. The restaurant opens at 11am every day. Top sellers are the brisket and the turkey. The restaurant hosts a hoedown the last Saturday of every month. The service was on point. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Good food with a good view. ALS is located at 111 W Ruby St, Tavares and they can be contacted by calling 352-742-1113. verythinglake.com
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THE PULSE OF LAKE COUNTY
HEALTH AND FITNESS BEAT YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE to PROPER DIET AND EXCERCISE TOUR DE CURE NATIONWIDE RIDE IN A CITY NEAR YOU The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Whether you ride 10 miles or 100 miles, you will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer you on! Each Tour de Cure event has its own character and stylefrom unique starting points to gorgeous scenery and more! Choose your state and read more about your local Tour. No matter where you ride you'll enjoy a fun day on your bike for a great cause. In 2011, more than 55,000 cyclists in 80 events raised more than $18 million to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
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