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Publisher Dina Lewis dina@lakecountyfocus.com Editor In Chief Heather Graham heather@lakecountyfocus.com

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LAKELAND EDITION

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Summer Fun In the Community

KeyStone Recovery Offers Hope for Addictions

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Dining Reveiw Copper Bell Cafe

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Joseph E. Parrish Attorney at Law

Shelly Gerig Marion Wildey

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LOCAL NORTH LAKE

Tavares welcomes to town Progressive Aerodyne, designer and manufacturer of the world famous SeaRey Amphibious Seaplane. Their relocation to Tavares was celebrated with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, attended by residents, media, Chamber of Commerce, and City Officials.

Lisa Rast Contributors Laura Hargrove Alex Miranda Mike Africano

LOCAL SOUTH LAKE

The South Lake Kiwanis’ first annual Celebrity Golf Tournament was a great fundraising success. Meet the Sisters of Sound, a South Lake A Cappella Group that performs and competes locally.

Business focus

Read about local businesses and their commitment to providing quality goods and services. Business owners can read about networking opportunities throughout the County to help build their own business.

sports

Catch the recap as Jeremy Smith and Joseph Seaman beat a thunderstorm and brought in nearly 41 pounds of bass during the American Bass Anglers Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament, held June 5, 2010, on the Harris Chain of Lakes.

standards of accuracy The goal of the writers at FOCUS Magazine is to provide heart-war ming stories that are accurate from the start. Being human, however, we sometimes make mistakes. Please forgive us. So if you notice anything that is incorrect, then please do not hesitate to contact the editorial department and infor m it about the fact error. To do so e-mail info@northlake.com. The staff will fix the error in a timely manner. Readers who wish to respond to an article – not correct facts – can do so by writing a letter to the editor. If you need any other type of assistance, then please view the directory for the appropriate department. The staff at FOCUS Magazine is committed to serving their consumers and customers to the fullest of abilities. You’re paying attention to our words. Let us pay attention to yours.

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Summer is in full swing now. Kids are out of school, families are enjoying beach vacations, and the smells of grills firing up for evening barbecues permeates the warm air. The summer is my absolute favorite time of year. I enjoy the extra time I get to spend with Dylan, knowing each year that he is growing up too quickly and these summers together will end well before I am ready for them to. Being a beach girl, I love planning long weekend excursions to play in the sand and surf. I truly do love our Florida sunshine… hundred plus heat index and all! However, for many local businesses, the summer months also are their tough ones, with our winter residents gone. Many business owners share with us their fears of making it through the summer to see the snowbirds return. This is the time that these businesses have to think outside the box and come up with new ways to generate revenue to keep their business and families afloat. One of the biggest trends right now is “networking.” Networking has been around for centuries, with business deals being brokered over cocktails or dinners, or even on the golf course. Groups like Rotary and Kiwanis were joined by individuals wishing to socialize with other like-minded business individuals, with a common goal of building their business, while strengthening and giving back to their community. Then there were Chambers of Commerce popping up to provide support to local businesses, often in social settings. Branching off of those Chambers, we have seen the formation of smaller networking groups of people committed to doing business with one another and referring business to one another. Whether you are a business owner, or a resident who understands the importance of supporting your local small business owner, I hope you will enjoy the articles this month on select businesses we are spotlighting, as well as our feature on networking.

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Road in Leesburg. Mount Dora The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at Synergy Well Being Center on Thursday, June 17, 2010. For more information about Synergy Well Being Center and other services please call 352-223-8148. The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce had a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Pet Lovers Pet Store on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 10AM. Pet Lovers is Mount Dora’s newest pet store that has grooming services, pet supplies, puppies, kittens and more. Pet Lovers is located at 18822 US HWY 441 in Mount Dora (in the market plaza next to Gold’s Gym). For more information on the types of products Pet Lovers offers please give them a call at 385-0249. Tavares Premier Boat Tours’ new daily Tavares tour service celebrated their grand opening and ribbon-cutting party on the deck of AL’S Landing Restaurant on Thursday June 24 . Premier’s berth at the Tavares Marina is located directly in front of AL’S (which is named for the Seaplane City’s emphasis on easy access by Air, Land and Sea). The party included live music, tours on the Sea Haven pontoon cruiser, a drawing for complimentary passages and a Sunset Cruise for those who came to celebrate.

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three generations working together to make recreational planes for your enjoyment. You have the option to build some or the entire plane in the Builder’s Assistance Center and there is hanger space available to store it there. The Sea Rey has the same power as a Sea-Doo with a European 4 stroke modern aircraft engine that is quiet, fuel efficient, and environmentally sound. The company has positioned themselves for an opening in the market in China with the assistance of their distributor, Adam Yang. There is definite interest in recreation aviation overseas as well as in the States. For more information go to www.searey.com or call to make an appointment for a demonstration.

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MOUNT DORA, YOU’RE IN THE MOVIES! Filming of “Ryann Watters and the King’s Sword” begins July in Mount Dora Article by Lisa Rast July through August Mount Dora residents will be seeing camera crews in the streets of Mount Dora for the filming of Ryann Watters and the King’s Sword. Based on Florida author Eric Reinhold’s book of the same name, the movie is a youth fantasy adventure with a Christian theme. TYG Studios CEO Kerry Fink says the movie targets the youth audience in the six to 14 age group, a demographic that Fink says is noticeably lacking good role models in movies. Ryann Waters and the King’s Sword is the first in a series of “Annals of Aeliana” fantasy adventure books authored by Reinhold. In a classic battle between good and evil, Ryann and his friends Liddy and Terrell embark on a quest for the King’s Sword in the fantasy world of Aeliana. King’s Sword and a second book, Ryann Watters and the Shield of Faith are both available for purchase at the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce. A third book, Ryann Watters and the Belt of Truth is tentatively scheduled for release in fall of 2010. To date book sales have topped 15,000 units.

The book is based in Mount Dora, with actual streets and businesses in Mount Dora being named. Many of those businesses plan to display the book as a part of the marketing effort for the movie. Casting has been completed and actors will be announced July 5. Emily Humphrey of Kids Corporation will be portraying title character Ryann’s sister Alison, and Erin Bethea of Christian movies Facing the Giants and Fireproof has a role in the film. Notable personalities will be making cameo appearances. Producer Kerry Fink said “You will be amazed at some of the familiar faces…from sports figures to famous movie actors.” Slated to direct the movie is Michael Germaine, Executive Producer of TYG Media and an award-winning filmmaker. Michael’s feature film contributions include Fireproof and Letters to God, and he is currently working on the set of Courageous. The movie will be filmed on location in Mount Dora as well as locations in St. Augustine and the Enchanted Forest

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businesses. Yatsuk and Wise are working together to create “Escape to Mount Dora” vacation packages to promote the movie and stimulate tourism in the area. Plans for a Christian youth summer camp based on the book and movie are also in the works. Fink calls the movie “What everybody goes to the movies for, just a good, fun action-adventure story.” Theatrical release is slated for Summer 2011.

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Chamber Happenings Awards Superior Residences, a Community Trustee Member of the South Lake Chamber, was recognized for exterior

improvements made to their facility and was presented with the “We Noticed” award by Chamber Ambassadors. Feel free to stop in for a tour of their facility and say hello to Len Spatafore and Betty Ann Gross! They are located at 1600 Hunt

Trace Blvd. in Clermont, and can be reached at (352) 394-5549.

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Congratulations and job well done Cuqui, your contributions to the Chamber and the area are priceless!

Clermont Police Investigator Victor Sanchez (far right) was recognized for his superior level of dedication and professionalism and awarded the Chamber “Public Servant” award. Clermont Chief of Police Steve Graham and Chamber Trustee Gary Clark with Ameriprise Financial presented him with the award at the Chamber’s June Breakfast. Ambassador Cuqui Whitehead was surprised with the “Ambassador’s Choice” award

at the June 10th BusinessAfter-Hours, held at Graphics Direct. Cuqui has consistently gone above and beyond the ‘call of duty’ to welcome new businesses to the community and to highlight what the Chamber does in the South Lake area.

The most recent “Gem of the Hills” award was presented at the June Chamber Breakfast to Pastor Kendal Anderson from The Crossing Church. Born in Minnesota, Pastor Anderson has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Washington, and also a Master’s of Divinity from Bethel Theological Seminary. He came to Clermont in 2005 and immediately became involved in the South Lake Community. He started The Crossing Church and continues to be the lead Pastor for that congregation. He has been a large part of the Pig on the Pond here in Clermont as well as New Beginnings, and also is part of the Steering Committee for the upcoming Boys & Girls Club of South Lake. He also reaches

out beyond South Lake, as he is involved with the Cornerstone Church in Haiti and has lead numerous mission trips to that area. Congratulate Pastor Kendal when you see him in the area! Louise Stockton accepts the “big check” from the annual Howard Stockton Memorial Golf Tournament held at Bella Collina Country Club on May 7th. Chairman Michael Bucher (left) and Golf Committee Chair Gary Clark presented Louise with the $1,600.00 in proceeds raised to benefit the Howard Stockton Memorial Scholarship Fund. Well done to all of the sponsors, participants, and volunteers that work together to assist in this wonderful cause.

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Sisters of Sound South Lake Women’s A Cappella Chorus Article and Photos by Lujo Karkovice

Barbershop music is a thing of the past, present and future for a South Lake county women’s a cappella chorus. Three-and-half years ago, a new Harmony Inc. chapter “Sisters of Sound” evolved in Clermont with just a handful of women. Since January 2007 Director Shannon Elswick has helped build the group to nearly 20 singers with ages that span six decades. Sisters recently adopted Abigail, a 12-year-old baritone in a package deal that included her dad, Jim Troeger, who agreed to share his musical talent as assistant director. Along with an annual show each fall, Sisters raise funds by singing Valentines for local folks and performing at holiday and other

venues. While those funds tend to offset “Sisters” competitive endeavors each spring as the chorus and small ensembles compete at Area 6 convention in Jacksonville, the women also have a strong “give back” quality. Many residents of senior nursing facilities, and cancer survivors at local events like Relay For Life of South Lake have enjoyed their old-time renditions. “We just show up and sing,” said one bass charter member of the group, noting there is no set-up involved as “we sing without instrumental accompaniment.” As well as bass, the equivalent of second alto, voice parts include first soprano or lead, second soprano or tenor, and baritone or first alto. Slice of Cheese Pizza, Small Salad & Fountain Drink

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South Lake Kiwanis Celebrity Golf Challenge Story and Photos submitted by Ann Dupee Wow! Who would have thought that in a short five months this committed group of Kiwanians could pull off such a daunting challenge? But from the start, they all shared in the same goal and with one focused vision, created what they hope will be the benchmark for all future tournaments.” Some of the top sports figures in U. S. history were on the challenging course at Bella Collina Friday, June 4, playing with local golfers in the Inaugural Celebrity Golf Tournament sponsored by South Lake Kiwanis and Bright House Networks. Players included Dr. Bob Winters, Author/Sports Psychologist, The Golf Channel; Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Hall of Fame member Norm Duke; Allison Walker, News 13; Tournament Chairman Gary Tolley; Scott Johnson, 1984 USA Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast; Rhino Page, PBA; “Goose”

Givens, National Basketball Association (NBA); Sal Butera (catcher) and Frank Viola (pitcher), Major League Baseball (MÒı’; Andrew DeClerq, Anthony Bowie and Artis Gilmore, NBA; Scott Harris, News 13; Rocky Roe, MLB Umpire; Jason Couch, PBA; Randy Pederson, PBA and ESPN commentator; Patrick Allen, PBA; and actor Tom Nowicki, who served as Grand Marshal. MLB pitcher Frank Viola led the Office Depot team of Sid Arrington, Roger Bandy, Ken Franklin and Richard Parson to Low Gross honors; Low Net team winners Keith Mullins, Dr. Steve Asmann, Guy Lillard and John Adams playing with former Orlando Magic star Anthony Bowie; Longest Drive Men, PBA celebrity Randy Pederson; Longest Drive women, Ginny Shafer; Closest to the Pin: hole 4, Karen Duke; hole 7, Nick Higgins; hole 11, C. Kearce; Closest to the Cow, Ryan Langley.

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Getting Back to the Basics Somewhere in Time offers real food. Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word “organic?” Food that tastes like cardboard embellished with sprouts, that has come from the earth without the use of chemicals? Only partly correct, minus the cardboard taste, and not everything is garnished with sprouts. There’s a new gig in town that opened during the July 4th weekend, called Somewhere in Time – A Victorian Bakery. The Victorian era was a time in which life was not as complicated, nor were our foods. Today’s food is filled with all sorts of chemicals to enhance their look, to keep them fresh longer, and to allow seasonal foods to be available out of season. Somewhere in Time is revisiting recipes from a hundred years ago to present to patrons of its establishment. Proprietor Ken Wild was a frequent customer to Lynette Pate’s oxygen bar and retail store, which sold organic products. Wild was sad to see her store close and approached her with his idea that was already in the works. Pate is the general

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manager of the new bakery and says, “we set out to show the world that organic isn’t just cardboard. You can indulge in tasteful food that doesn’t have the chemicals, and you aren’t giving up taste.” Pate is the author of “Fuel for the Body, Lose Weight the Pate Way.” Wild has been intrigued with health food, and an advocate of healthy living and now that his parents are older, he’s working to keep the previous generation healthy in their golden years. Diets tend to get restricted as far as sugars and salt, so this was a focus. Somewhere in Time is a certified slow food bakery, and is the first in Mount Dora. What this means is that everything is made by hand with real and chemicalfree foods. There is only raw sugar, stevia, agave nectar, and local honey used to sweeten the baked goods, and that’s all that is offered for patrons, too. Chef Joe Rosseli has spent six years in New York and various other places, but was really amazed at the number of people who have come in asking for stevia. Parents are so

Story by Marion E. Wildey happy to eat somewhere that their family is not going to be poisoned by the chemicals found in so many foods today. Many of the recipes are over a hundred years old from the families of head baker, Amanda Cotreau, Wild, and Pate. Bread baker, Paul Valenti, has moved from Virginia to join the team. He is a third generation baker who grew up baking in New Jersey. His dad lives in Mt. Dora and will be a guest baker on occassion. The bakery will offer organic wedding and special occasion cakes, along with their assortment of baked delights. Also, old fashioned bottled sodas and all natural smoothies are available. Other specialties include their beignets & chickory coffee, served New Orleans style. So much more to come than the bear claws and muffins of Independence weekend – Wild has big plans to BOOST Mount Dora! He has great venues coming to enhance and build income opportunities. In three weeks, there will be a pizzeria

serving organic pizza, salads and soups, when the bakery closes at 6pm. The restaurant opens in September, and will serve “manly meals with meat,” but is a Florida Cracker restaurant, serving everything from baby back alligator ribs to buckets of seafood. All the food will be organic there as well. All fresh veggies & a variety of 100 year old florida recipes. Next door, the Healthy Cracker sells organic products, meat, produce, skin and body care and vitamins. Somewhere in Time is open from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM seven days a week. Also find them on Facebook – Somewhere in Time A Victorian Bakery.

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Dayspring Village Assisted-Living

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ENTERTAINER JIM RAST Article and Photos by Heather Graham

Story by Marion E. Wildey

With the improvement of the medical field in regards to illnesses, simple abrasions, and unforeseen accidents, people are living longer than they were a century ago. Not until the 1990s did we see the emergence of what we consider to be assisted-living communities, and the advent of them allows a life of dignity to those who need assistance with various activities daily living. While complete independence may no longer be a viable option in daily life, those who need aid with at least three acts of daily living are their primary residents. Dayspring Village in beautiful Mount Dora serves to offer its residents an experience that enhances their personal relationships, as well as their spirituality. Dayspring Village is a Christian faithbased community, however residents come from a diverse background of faiths. Building connections with caregivers, other staff and residents is the most important foundation upon which Dayspring Village operates, as relationships are tantamount to quality life and health. Being unable

to go about life tasks as we once did can be a challenge to anyone. Therefore, when faced with a lifechanging decision such as selecting the right assisted-living community, Dayspring Village has Lifestyle Counselors that are on hand to help families make this important decision. These knowledgeable counselors will walk you through available resources for financial assistance through the stated-funded diversion programs and veterans administration. Dayspring Village is a licensed 65-bed facility and has is ECC designation that allows residents to age in place. With a 24-hour staff, and Life Enrichment programs designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit, consider Dayspring Village. For more information call (352) 383-3310 or visit the website at www.dayspringvillage.cc Dayspring Village 2725 Robie Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone: 352-383-3310 www.dayspringvillage.cc

Tavares resident Jim Rast was born and raised in Wildwood, Florida and has been playing guitar and singing since the age of four. In the ‘70s Jim was band leader for Rambo Street, which later became the legendary Malones, Florida’s most popular convention band, as well as house band for the Cheyenne Saloon at Church Street Station in Orlando. Jim studied music at the University of Central Florida. He accompanied the New York Philharmonic in debuting an album produced by Columbia Records. Jim toured the East Coast and played with many music greats, such as David Crosby, Cool and the Gang, Vince Gill, Bob Seger, Ted Nugent, and Lee Greenwood. Jim’s voice has been heard on television and radio for corporate clients that include Fox Television Network, Pizza Hut, Advance Auto Parts, and Sonny’s Barbecue. He currently writes and produces music through his production

company, Trak City. A staff writer for Powerhouse Music, Jim has published hundreds of compositions that are currently being played all over the world on radio, television, and film. In 1998 Jim cowrote the country song Cripple Creek which quickly became a popular line dance hit in the US and worldwide. Jim plays bass, guitar, and sings in The Malones, the Rodeo Rhythm Kings, Bodacious Brothers, and Just the Two of Us. He also performs a solo guitar act all over Central Florida, including Disney World and Sea World. Contact Jim at jim.rast@gmail.com and become a fan of Jim Rast Music on Facebook.

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Zmax Radio Takes

Lake County To The World: Internet radio is local and worldwide

Story by Marion E. Wildey

he last decade has ushered in an astonishing amount of technology, and the pace doesn’t seem to be slowing. The impact of the internet on broadcasting would hardly be recognized by the industry pioneers of the late1800’s when radio first appeared on the scene. Today, radio can be broadcast over the internet to reach worldwide and, at the same time, take it to a community level. Jay Lawrence and Zee Zee Michaelson, founders of Zmax Radio (ZmaxRadio. com) and hosts of the Jay and Zee Show on Zmax Radio, finish each other’s sentences and share their thoughts on internet radio as the station approaches its first anniversary.

Z: They had to differentiate between satellite, and terrestrial… J: …which is broadcast from a tower, where the signal goes across the land. Satellite comes from – up there. And we are internet. Jay Lawrence: Ladies first. Zee Michaelson: No, we’ll do it like we do on the show. J: Oh, I’m Jay Lawrence. Z: And this is Zee Michaelson. FOCUS: You referred to the term “terrestrial radio,” to describe radio not on the internet, where does that come from?

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FOCUS: You both had experience in terrestrial radio, what caused you to transition to web radio? J: My background is, I’m a television producer. I’ve owned a radio station in Lincoln, NE. And I’ve been in Florida since ’95 doing freelance television, acting and radio. And the two of us have always been looking for a way to work

together. Z: Yeah, because my background is in radio advertising as a CRMC (Certified Radio Marketing Consultant), marketing and event promotions. So between his background with production and being coordinator that way, and my background with how to sell something, we decided it was time. J: Well, a year ago, we researched and found out that over 50% of people who are on the internet, are listening to radio on the internet. And since Clermont sits in between Tampa and Orlando; (Z: Two major markets.) broadcast signals without a real direct broadcast signal for South Lake County, we decided to go local. On the internet. Which is an oxymoron. Z: We’re the local station, but it is an oxymoron because as we know, it is the worldwide web. However, because we are self-promoting, a very large percentage of our listeners are from the local region. FOCUS: Why web radio? Z: Because of my background, we realized that terrestrial radio stations were not utilizing the internet to its fullest potential. So, when we decided to do this, we decided to make it to the best of our potential. And we did do a few tests on some other ventures… J: …web stations over the last 5 years… Z: …just to see how it would work. And to see where we needed to be and we realized with the current economy and with what people are doing, local businesses can’t afford terrestrial radio. Not the major stations anyway. So we brought it down to a grassroots type of

campaign. And that’s where the success is. The future of web radio is in helping local businesses. J: We’re reading trade news that terrestrial radio stations are really kind of afraid of web stations because the automobile industry is going to have the ability to have websites in the car, very soon. Even today as we are talking, you can listen to ZMAX radio on your phone. Z: On the Blackberries and iPhones. Any smart phone really, where you can

all over the United States, creating the professional sound you hear everyday on Zmax Radio.

FOCUS: What makes ZmaxRadio.com different? Z: We cater to everyone, which is kind of nice. It is a 25-54 demographic, but because of the music and our requirements to make sure that music stays light and bright, the entertainment and the businesses advertising are aimed at the widest possible audience. We’re always thinking about our local advertisers. Because we are going to help them grow, they’re helping us grow, so I think that is the special niche that we have. Another reason is that people sometimes aren’t allowed to have a radio at their desks. J: We know a major entertainment company in Orlando where they are allowed to listen to certain things on their work computers, and they can listen to Diane Garvis - Around Lake (10 am & 10 pm) ZMAX. upload an application. We don’t charge like subscription radio. FOCUS: What are some highlights of J: If you have a computer and you have your broadcast schedule? internet, there’s no charge to listen to J: Zee and I start the day off with The J Zmax Radio. All you have to do is go to ZmaxRadio.com and click to listen. Z: And we are looking at 2012, when all cars are going to be fitted with internet. FOCUS: Was there a lot to get together for web radio? Z: Yes, and no. J: Basically we built our web station from scratch. When I put a radio station together in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1975, it took a massive amount of equipment and money. Z: And a big antenna sitting outside the door. J: Today we have computers and programs. Our radio station software is from New Zealand. We put it all together at our production center here in Clermont but we draw from talent

Jerry Nordun - Mid Day Rewind (Noon-2pm) & Z show from 6 to 10 am. At ten o’clock we have Diane Garvis, who does Around Lake. At noon, we’ve got Jerry Nordun. He does the Mid-day Rewind. Two hours, ‘80s, ‘90s, a little more focus on the ‘80s and the ‘90s. On the weekends we have the Paul Madison Show and Sunday at the 70s. Z: And he has little informational vignettes in his show. J: At two o’clock, we’ve got Cindy in the Afternoon. Z: We gear that towards a more female audience. We have more music that is geared towards women listeners and businesses that are geared towards the women too.

J: And she features several doctors that she talks to on a daily basis. Z: Pediatricians, things that would really interest women. J: At six o’clock we flip it over and The J & Z Show repeats. Since some people might have missed it in the morning, they can catch it again in the evening. Z: We do Retro Refit at night. J: Retro Refit, oh yes! Z: We kind of gear the music to a more mature audience by playing a few more golden oldies. But it’s always light and bright. When asked what they saw for the second year of Zmax Radio, Jay and Zee’s answer was very cryptic. They couldn’t say, but their plans were big: “ZMAX is growing, that’s all we can say.” So what’s bigger than the entire World Wide Web? We’ll all just have to keep listening at ZmaxRadio.com to find out. In the meantime: Happy First Birthday, Zmax Radio!

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Networking Groups Their Value and How They Work for You

Article by Marion E. Wildey asked of the whole, in terms of business advertising, these sites are supplementary. Communicating with business leaders in community meetings increases notoriety amongst society members. Regular involvement in community affairs sets a tone of reliability as others watch businesses grow from the ground up. There are networking groups throughout Lake County that are at the ready to boost community involvement.

As society evolves, the community struggles to keep bonds close, even as we have created simpler, yet sophisticated ways of living. The intricacies of our lives have become so complicated that we can communicate from home and never have personal interactions, which doesn’t improve business, or community affairs. There is something poignant about oneon-one interactions that seals a bond of trust, and for reasons unknown, we need face-to-face interface to cultivate believability. Business can be tricky,

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as everything relies on an outstanding reputation, shared most effectively by word of mouth. The spread of business esteem can be both uplifting and, equally destructive when shared through each synapse of human alliances. Over the last handful of years, humankind has developed electronic communication that keeps friends and family in check, manifested through social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. While these sites keep people in touch, and offer a great wealth of knowledge when

South Lake Business Leaders “are all small business owners who are trying to grow our business one lead at time. Individually we take pride in the integrity we possess as business owners and as a group we have surrounded ourselves with others that practice the same work ethics. We have a member who is a mobile mechanic that has tripled his business from the leads he has received from being part of this group,” says April Johnson of SLB. A unique facet of SLB is that one half of all member dues are donated to the South Lake Boys and Girls Club, which helps fund a viable organization, and promotes active community involvement. Meetings are Thursdays from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at IHOP-Clermont. slblclermont@gmail. com 321-231-6675 South Lake Chamber’s ‘First Friday Chamber Connection’, is a facilitated event for Chamber members to meet with

attendees on a one-on-one basis. Ray Villegas thinks that, “In ‘teaching’ about the essence of true networking, we always stress for people to take a ‘givers gain’ approach. That is, look to refer business to other people, and the karma will be returned back to you ten-fold over time. Look to build bridges between others, and get them referring business to each other. As [the] circle of contacts and colleagues grows, make sure to help others grow their contact base as well.” specialevents@ southlakechamber-fl.com 352-394-4191 Tangerine Networking Group was founded by Cyndi Long, who states, “We value your time; every member speaks at every meeting.” With five chapters meeting once a week in Leesburg, Winter Park, Ocoee/Windermere, The Villages and Mt. Dora, it is easy to see how four short years have grown such a vast network. “TNG is a TRUE networking group focusing on grass roots networking. Members get to know each other on a personal level and refer business to other members. People refer and use people they know and trust,” says Long. In fact, one newcomer utilized eight of the businesses in TNG to get their own business successfully up and running. www.tangerinenetworkinggroup.com 407758-7214

Tavares Chamber of Commerce has a luncheon on the second Tuesday of the month, and offers attendees the opportunity to present a two-minute commercial about their business. Director of the Tavares Chamber, Colleen McGinley, says, “Before and after lunch, networking with each other is valuable and extensive. I believe face-to-face networking helps to build trust and confidence in a business relationship. You will do business with people you know and trust.” The Chamber organizes and coordinates the attendees, and ensures that everyone who wants to speak is able to do so. The monthly Tavares meetings have seen an increase in membership, and businesses are getting more traffic because of the face-to-face meetings. McGinley says, “The most rewarding experience is that at least six attendees confided that they had learned to develop their commercial because of this luncheon. They realized they didn’t have that professional response ready when meeting new clients in the past and that this helped them develop one.” www.tavareschamber.com 352. 343. 2531 “Considering today’s ‘time-poverty’ struggle among business people, social media can be utilized to further relationships without being actually faceto-face with someone. [But], you can never discount the power of chemistry. I don’t think science or psychology understands why we get along better with some people compared to others, but it definitely

happens. And this chemistry for the most part can only be determined in person,” says Villegas, of the South Lake Chamber. There are a handful of other network groups to attend around the area:

Rotary Club of Tavares meets Thursdays at noon at the Copper Heron Restaurant in Downtown Tavares. www.tavaresrotary. org

Central Florida Business Professionals Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Perkin’s Restaurant - Clermont Gayle Jones 352.557.4457 www.cflbp.com

South Lake Business Leaders meets Thursdays at 11:30 at IHOP Restaurant - Clermont Contact John Clark 407.967.6065

Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce www.eustischamber.org 352-357-3434

WOAMTEC Meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m., at Carrabba’s Italian Grill www.woamtec.com

Tangerine Networking Group

Various dates and locations www.tangerinenetworkinggroup.com

Lake Business Leaders meets Thursdays at noon at Angelo’s in Tavares. www. lakebusinessleaders.com

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce www.MountDora.com 352-383-2165 Tavares Chamber of Commerce www.tavareschamber.com 352-343-2531

South Lake Business Referral Group Meets Wednesdays 7:45 am at Fairfield Inn Contact Linda Sheets 352.636.3001

Focus on Business Meets Thursdays at Cheeser’s Palace Cafe - Clermont Betty Whittaker 352.243.8711

Chamber’s of Commerce:

Never underestimate the power of the spoken word, for it truly is influential, especially when it can make or break a business’ reputation. When used advantageously, networking can serve to increase business based upon patrons real experiences, and in turn, they tell their friends, and those friends tell their friends, and so on and so forth. In one quick moment business has skyrocketed!

East Lake County Chamber of Commerce www.elcchamber.com 352-383-8801 Leesburg Chamber of Commerce www.leesburgchamber.com 352-787-2131 Umatilla Chamber of Commerce www.umatillachamber.org 352-669-3511 Lady Lake Chamber of Commerce www.ladylakechamber.com 352-753-6029 South Lake Chamber of Commerce www.southlakechamber-fl.com 352-394-4191

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TOTAL PC SOLUTION HAS A SOLUTION FOR YOU Story by Dina Lewis

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wait until the next day, when we get back to the office, to send out a file, check out our accounting numbers, and anything else that we worry at night about. With remote desktop you can access it from anywhere. Still using paper invoices or doing your books on paper? Need video access to your business? They have a solution! If you are losing sales leads, don’t have a handle on your current customers they have a solution for you! Mr. Daniel has been on the cutting edge of technology since 1992, beginning his career in the military and has seen many trends, failures and huge successes. Call today for your free initial consultation or visit us on the web at www.totalpcs.net Total PC Solutions Mark Daniel, CEO 407-908-6611

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Strap Up and Get Exercising By Shelley Wagner, National Training Center Exercise Specialist, BS, CPT, TRX Trainer

The typical American day, starts off by commuting one to two hours in a car, working at least eight hours, and eating meals one to two hours per day….. seated! According to the A.C. Nielsen Co., the average American watches more than four hours of television each day, sleeps for seven to eight hours at night, then wakes up and does it all over again! Exercising with the TRX promotes total body exercise on your feet! It is time to eliminate every excuse of why you cannot fit a workout into your schedule. Whether your time is limited, driving to a wellness center is not an option, or you are traveling for business every other week, investing in a TRX Suspension Trainer will help you meet your fitness goals. TRX is a product of Fitness Anywhere, and was designed by Navy SEALs with a few lengths of parachute webbing hand-stitched together with rubber boat repair tools. The SEALs looked for a creative way to stay in peak condition while out on missions away from traditional training equipment. Following the creation of this unique training harness, special operation soldiers and other elite athletes developed various body weight exercises that are the foundation of suspension training today. Suspension training means either the user’s hands or feet are supported by the anchor point, while the opposite end of the body is in contact with the ground. Once comfortable performing major muscle group exercises using the TRX, it is 30

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then necessary to change body position by displacing your center of gravity, thus creating a great need for muscle recruitment. The body will use core stability and muscle strength to control its center of gravity during movements, in a truly functional way. Functional training assists athletes in completing their sports better and helps the general population carry out activities of daily living with more ease. Center of gravity seeks the lowest point. If you were hanging from a bar, or holding a push up position, your body is most comfortable lowest to the ground. Movements using the TRX integrate strength and balance into a dynamic format which taxes the nervous system, a group of specialized cells that coordinate the actions of your body. When a body part is suspended, its’ center of gravity is directly below the anchor point. Using this concept, a fitness professional will direct the user to use center of gravity to assist or resist the movement, making it easier or harder to complete the exercise. TRX’s effectiveness and versatility has pushed far beyond the battlefields and professional training rooms. Suspension training has evolved into parks hanging from monkey bars and trees to homes and hotel rooms attached to doors. This portable training system weighs in at less than two pounds, making it easy to pack and go anywhere. TRX involves easy set up, requiring only a door or pole to anchor the strap system to, and 4 x 8

ft rectangle exercise space with non slip surface. One major benefit of TRX training is that all fitness levels can utilize this piece of equipment. Realizing the basic resistance principles of suspension training, exercises can be modified to a new exerciser or advanced to a professional athlete. Another benefit of TRX training is that exercise occurs in all three planes of motion. Training in multiple planes, will assist in the execution of our daily activities and sports. All fitness goals can be achieved using the TRX, whether a person is looking to build muscle endurance or muscular strength. Resistance, tempo, and power can be altered to achieve these goals.

Most importantly, exercising with the strap system uses all your core musculature all the time. Our body’s core musculature runs from the hips to the shoulders and is where the transfer of energy moves through during movement. Your core is your powerhouse, train it accurately. Using the TRX offers a total body workout incorporating strength, power, endurance, balance, mobility and flexibility. Never miss a workout again with this portable and affordable suspension training system. The TRX Suspension Trainer is versatile to meet the needs of many fitness abilities.

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Smith, Seaman land big catch from Harris By John N. Felsher

LEESBURG -- Jeremy Smith and Joseph Seaman beat a thunderstorm and brought in nearly 41 pounds of bass during the American Bass Anglers Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament, held June 5, 2010, on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Launching out of Venetian Gardens in Leesburg, the pair fished Lake Harris, the largest in the chain of nine natural lakes encompassing more than 76,000 acres. With all the bass they needed, Smith and Seaman cut short their venture and headed for the landing before a sudden afternoon thunderstorm hit an hour before weigh-in time. American Bass Anglers holds more than 1,000 tournaments per year in 40 states. In each tournament, anglers compete in two separate divisions, Boater Division and CoAngler Division. Smith, 33, of Plant City won the Boater Division, taking home $2,349. Seaman, 36, of Floral City won the Co-Angler Division and a check for $1,174. With five bass weighing an amazing 27.18 pounds, Smith put together an incredible 5.43-pound average. He beat his nearest competitor by more than 10 pounds with his biggest bass hitting 7.80 pounds. Seaman landed three bass going 13.69 pounds with one 4.82-pounder to tally a 4.56-pound average. “We started flipping grass, and then moved out to a little deeper water,” Smith said. “We found some hydrilla growing in the middle of the lake and threw deep-diving crankbaits and 10-inch junebug worms in 8 to 13 feet of water.” In second for the 49 boaters, Bobby Johnson of Gainesville caught a tournament limit of five bass going 16.85 pounds. He fished a pocket in Big Lake Harris, catching a limit by 7:30 a.m. “I caught about 20 bass with most of my fish hitting a junebug worm Texas-rigged with a 1/8-ounce weight,” Johnson said. “I had one bigger fish on. My partner swears it was about 11 pounds. I don’t think

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it was quite that big, but it was a big bass.” Ted Sullivan of Deleon Springs fished Lake Griffin and placed third with a five-bass bag weighing 14.99 pounds. His bag included an 8.01-pound tournament lunker. “I caught the big bass five minutes after I reached my first spot,” Sullivan said. “It hit a junebug magnum speed worm worked through the grass really slowly. I stayed with the worm most of the day, but threw a few topwaters. I finished the limit in the last hour with a large Producto Buzz Tail shad.” Bruce Scarborough Clermont took second in the Co-Angler Division with three bass for 8.45 pounds. One weighed 5.53 pounds. He fished the Lake Griffin area with a Texas-rigged pumpkinseed worm. In third for the non-boaters, Kenneth Hunnicutt of Jacksonville caught two bass at 7.17 pounds with one 5.87-pound division lunker. The big one didn’t hit until about 2:30 p.m. in Lake Harris. “We flipped grass all day long with a Bitters junebug trick worm,” Hunnicutt said. “The trick worm slides through the grass a little better. We fished slightly deeper grass in about four to five feet of water.” For more information, call ABA at 888-203-6222. For complete results, see www.abaproam.com.

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LAURA HARGROVE GETS A GUILTY VERDICT OVERTURNED RESULTS IN CLIENT BEING RELEASED FROM A 15 YEAR PRISON SENTENCE. Article submitted by L aura Hargrove, G & H L aw

The following is a court transcript of a recent case where Attorney Laura Hargrove got her client’s conviction overturned on appeal. Jerry Randell Broxton (defendant) appeals his judgment and sentence which were entered by the trial court after a jury found him guilty of committing the crime of trafficking in Oxycodone, in violation of section 893.135(1)(c) of the Florida Statutes (2007). Determining that the trial court erred by denying the defendant’s pre-trial motion to suppress, we reverse. The defendant was charged with trafficking in Oxycodone. In a pre-trial motion to suppress, the defendant argued that all evidence seized at the time of the arrest should be suppressed because it was obtained following an unlawful search and seizure. At the suppression hearing, the State presented the testimony of Officer Adam, an officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Adam testified that while on duty he observed four individuals fishing in a pond and he approached them to check whether they possessed valid fishing licenses. While Adam was making contact with one of the individuals, the defendant began walking towards a group of nearby vehicles. Adam followed and made contact with the defendant. He requested to see the defendant’s fishing license. The defendant did not have a fishing license or any identification. Adam testified that he then patted the defendant down to make sure that he did not possess any weapons. Adam explained that, in his experience, it is not uncommon for fishermen to be carrying a knife or a gun. Additionally, Adam noticed

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a bulge in the defendant’s pocket. Adam felt the bulge and determined that it had the consistency of a plastic bag, not a weapon. Adam asked the defendant what was in the bag. The defendant opened his pocket and, as he revealed the plastic bag, he said that it contained fishing tackle. The defendant did not remove the bag from his pocket. However, Adam saw pills in the plastic bag. The defendant closed his pocket and Adam asked for the bag. The defendant then handed the bag to Adam. Adam described the encounter as follows: Q: (Prosecutor): At the time when you guys were standing there and you were going to write him a citation, he was not under arrest, was he? A: No, he wasn’t under arrest. He wasn’t free to go. I was going to issue him a citation. The defendant testified as follows regarding the encounter between himself and Adam: Q: (Defense counsel): Why did you open your pocket? A: (Defendant): He asked me to, and I didn’t want to cause no trouble. Q: Did you feel like you could leave? A: No, ma’am. Upon review of the testimony, the trial court denied the defendant’s motion to suppress finding that the search of the defendant’s pocket was consensual. Thereafter, the case proceeded to trial. The jury found the defendant guilty of trafficking in Oxycodone. The defendant argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress because, among other

things, once the frisk established that the bulge in the defendant’s pocket was not a weapon, Adam was not authorized to search further.The State properly concedes that this argument is correct. However, the State argues that the trial court properly concluded that suppression was not warranted because the defendant’s actions constituted a valid consent to search. We hold that the record does not support the conclusion that the defendant consented, rather than merely acquiesced to police authority, when he handed Adam the plastic bag containing the pills. In Sizemore v. State, 939 So. 2d 209 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006), the First District held that the defendant who was being detained did not consent, but merely acquiesced to police authority, when he removed marijuana from his pocket after he was asked if he had

“anything on his person that would get him into trouble.” Id. at 210. In the present case, the defendant was detained for an investigatory stop. He believed he was not free to leave and Adam testified that the defendant was not free to leave. The defendant removed the plastic bag from his pocket and gave it to Adam only after Adam directed him to do so. The present case is factually analogous to Sizemore. As such, the motion to suppress should have been granted. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion. REVERSED and REMANDED.

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“Short Sale”….Buying or Selling? Article provided by Rob Morris, Morris Realty & Investments

What is a short sale? I am sure by now that you have heard the term “short sale”, and probably have a friend or neighbor with a home they are trying to sell this way. A short sale is a complicated transaction in which the lender agrees to accept less than the home owner owes on the mortgage. In some cases, the difference is forgiven by the lender, and in others the homeowner must make arrangements with the lender to settle the remainder of the debt. Short sales typically have less impact on your credit score and may appear as “pre-foreclosure in redemption”, as opposed to “debt discharged due to foreclosure”. Due to the continued economic crisis, including rising unemployment, and drops in home prices, the number of short sales is increasing. Since a short sale generally costs the lender less than a foreclosure, it can be a viable way for a lender to minimize its losses. A short sale can also be the best option for homeowners who are “upside down” on mortgages because a short sale may not hurt their credit history as much as a foreclosure. As a result, homeowners may qualify for another mortgage sooner once they get back on their feet financially. What challenges do short sales present? The rapid increase in the number of short sales, and the short sales process itself present a number of challenges including: 1. Inexperience by the Selling or Buying Real Estate Agent Many Realtors® are new to the short sales process. Even if the Realtor® is experienced, most lenders’ are under-staffed and still not adequately trained, making negotiating a short sale particularly difficult.

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2. Absence of a uniform process between lenders Short-sale documents and processes are still lender-specific, making it very difficult and time-consuming for every Realtor® to become knowledgeable and efficient in facilitating these transactions. Other difficulties include; unresponsive lenders; lost documents that require multiple submissions, inaccurate or unrealistic home value assessments, and long processing delays, which cause buyers to walk away. 3 Multiple lenders When more than one lender is involved, the negotiations are much more difficult. Second lien holders often hold up the transaction to wield the largest possible payment, in exchange for releasing their lien, even though in foreclosure they will get nothing. What can you do to address or eliminate these challenges? 1. Hire an Agent with Short Sale Experience Sellers should find out how many short sales their agent has actually closed apart from the number of short sales he/she has listed. An agent with experience in short sales will help to expedite your transaction and protect your interests. You don’t want to miss any important detail due to inexperience or find out your transaction is not going to close on time because no one has followed up in a timely manner. 2. Qualifying the Property and Seller for a Short Sale A lender is unlikely to agree to a short sale unless the seller has no equity and is unable to repay the difference between your sales price and the existing loans. Sellers need to provide a hardship letter to the lender. Keep in mind that sellers may also owe taxes on the amount of debt that is forgiven. 3. Give the Short Sale Lender Time to Respond

If buying a short sale, the offer must be contingent upon the lender’s acceptance. Give the lender a time frame in which to respond, after which, you will be free to cancel. 4. Reserve the Right to Conduct Inspections Generally, the lender will not pay for customary items that a seller would pay; such as home warranties for the buyer, buyer credits of any kind, and any form of inspections. A buyer will be asked to purchase the property “as is,” which means no repairs. It is extremely important that a buyer obtain a home inspection and pay for other types of inspections such as pest, roof, septic tanks, or fireplace inspections. Do not waive your right to obtain these inspections and make your offer contingent on approving them. So, as a seller, know your rights and hire an experienced real estate agent. As a buyer, hire an experienced real estate agent,

and be prepared to wait out the response from the lender. Rob, along with his wife Theresa, is co-owner of Morris Realty and Investments, Inc. They have two offices to service Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties. Our main office is located in Leesburg at 10135 US Highway 441. Our Villages office is across the street from Wal-Mart on US Highway 441/27 in the Spruce Creek Professional Center. Our team of Realtors® is highly experienced with assisting both buyers and sellers. Our commitment to integrity, experience, and results makes us stand apart. Morris Realty and Investments has the right team, knowledge and resources to work for you. Please contact me at 352-4354663, or Rob@MorrisRealtors. com for assistance with your real estate transaction or any other topic you would like to discuss.

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LAKE COUNTY MUSICIANS’ SWAP MEET Networking for Musicians Article and Photos by Lisa R ast

On the second Sunday of every month musicians from all over the state gather at Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora to buy, sell and trade guitars, microphones, banjos, drums, horns, and PA systems. The sense of camaraderie is palpable even on a stifling June day. Organizer “Big Al” Kalka calls the swap meet “a great networking opportunity for musicians.” The monthly event began in January of 2010 with a half dozen vendors. In six months the swap meet has grown to the point where vendor space is quickly sold out. Kalka plans to expand the event even more, incorporating a Computer and Electronics Swap Meet to be held every second Saturday. Kalka’s goal is to plan a twice yearly three-day festival including both swap meets as

well as several live music venues, along the lines of the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Rick Renninger of Renninger Twin Markets said he is happy with the success of the event. “I love this, the people are happy, even if they don’t sell a lot they’re having a great time. This is growing every month and it can only get bigger.” The Lake County Musicians’ Swap Meet is held every second Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a jam session from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $2 per person. Raffle tickets for a new amplifier are sold for $5 apiece. Proceeds go to purchasing musical instruments for local high school bands. For more information go to LiveCFL.com or call 352-735-0025.

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July 10th, Saturday

The Sirens 5k Series is held at the newly renovated Wooton Park in downtown Tavares. This is a certified out-and-back course along the shore of Lake Dora. Proceeds will benefit underprivileged families to have Christmas. Anyone is welcome to run or walk. The cost is $20, for more information please visit www.sirensmembersonly.com/

July 12th, Monday

See the amazing juggle, Jiggleman, live for this fun-filled family show. All ages are welcome. This program is for patrons of both the Cooper Memorial Library and the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Groups and camps are welcome. Join us at the Minneola City Hall at 11am for this free show. For more information visit www.mylakelibrary.org

July 16th, Friday

The town of Montverde is hosting a Banana Beach Party with singer and songwriter Shana Banana.The event will be held at the Town Hall Auditorium and the cost is free. Event starts at 2pm, for more information contact Heather Coddington at (407) 469-3838.

July 16August 8th, Multiple Dates

Ice House Theatre of Mount Dora presents Bye Bye Birdie, The teens of Sweet Apple, Ohio, swoon as their rock and roll heartthrob, Conrad Birdie, heads off to join the Army. “Put On a Happy Face” and “Gotta Lotta Livin’ to Do” are just two of the hits from this fab 1960s family-friendly favorite musical. Cost range from $10-20, for more information please visit www.icehousetheatre.com

July 16thAugust 1st, Multiple Dates

Melon Patch Playhouse of Leesburg presents, The Sunshine Boys, a comedy by Neil Simon. Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for more than 40 years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Cost is $15 for an adult and $7 for students, for more information please visit www. businessmasters.net/melonpatch

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Helping Hands Outreach will be in the Winn Dixie parking lot off 50 in Clermont on Saturdays from 11am-1pm to help anyone struggling financially and facing potential homelessness. Food, clothing and information for various social services such as food stamps, medical care, prescription drugs, counseling, legal assistance and more is provided to the needy and homeless. For more information please visit www.newbegin-

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Florida Babe Ruth 14-under State Baseball Tournament will be held at the Fred Stover Sports Complex from 9am-6pm. Come out and cheer on eight teams from around the state as they compete for the state championship in the 14-under baseball division. For more information please visit www.tavares.org

July 24th, Saturday

The Downtown Eustis Cruise-In features hundreds of classic cars in the great atmosphere of an historic downtown. Take a stroll down memory lane, checking out beautiful cars while listening to great tunes from the disc jockey. Registration is free. Great door prizes and eight $50 cash prizes are given away each month. For more information please visit www.eustismainstreet.org

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Lakeside Inn is hosting a Murder Watch Mystery Weekend. Enjoy a murder mystery weekend in historic Mount Dora. Stay and dine at the Lakeside Inn. Gather clues in downtown shoppes. Event and accommodations including all meals cost is $249. For more information please visit www.lakeside-inn.com

August 7th, Saturday

Jenkins Auditorium of Clermont is proudly hosting “FIVE”. This two-day celebration features music, food and lots of fun. If you like tropical, funk and ballad music this is a can’t-miss event. The event will begin at 7jpm, there is no cost for this event, for more information please contact Pastor George at (352) 321-5609

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Gator Harley Davidson of Leesburg will be Cruisin’ with the Classics on July 31 includes cars and custom bikes, Hooter’s food and girls, vendors, free beer (drink responsibly), bikini bike wash and 17 customer awards. On Aug. 1, Gator will celebrate 17 years. Come over and help cut the cake. The event includes White Buffalo Band performing, voting for best beach party attire, bikini and dynamite tattoo contest, custom bikes and games. For more information please visit www. gatorharley.com

THS Gridiron Golf Classic to be held at Mission Inn in Howey-in-the-Hills. Fees include a round of golf, driving range and lunch, with exciting door prizes and raffles. Awards include longest drive, closest to the pin, putting and for the winning team. Sponsorships are available starting at $750. The tournament is limited to first 30 foursomes. Proceeds benefit the Tavares High School football program. Call Kristen Sears, Gridiron President at (352) 874-5725 for registration details and forms.

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OAKLAND 407.6 5 4 .9 2 0 8

301 S. Tubb Street, Suite D-2 In between Clermont and Winter Garden, just off Hwy 50

ORLANDO 407.849.6056

2130 W. Colonial Drive (Near Downtown)

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Express Mini - Limited Edition Back to School Special $39.95

OWNER AND PAUL MITCHELL NATIONAL EDUCATOR TOM VAN GUNTEN WELCOMES YOU DURING MY TRAVELS I’VE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO WORK WITH SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PAUL MITCHELL MENTORS IN THE INDUSTRY AND HAVE LEARNED THE SECRETS TO THEIR SUCCESSES. IT’S THE SHARING OF THESE SUCCESSES WHICH ENCOURAGES ME TO ALWAYS CHALLENGE STYLISTS TO FIND THE PERFECT DIAMONDS TO GIVE OUR GUEST SO IT MAKES THEM FEEL LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS.

HOURS: M-F 11AM-6PM RESERVATION ONLY BEFORE 11, AFTER 6 AND SATURDAY

352.483.4247 100 Magnolia Ave, Historic Downtown Eustis