March 11th, 2010
From Motel Room to Oprah Radio, John St. Augustine learns life takes you on unexpected adventures.
Written by Blair Townley; Photos by Anthony Rao
What could you learn about yourself or your life’s direction on a walking journey from the Canadian border to Chicago?
Talk radio show personality John St. Augustine learned his life was going to change in a dramatic way while on a similar trek.
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March 11th, 2010
New Wedding Favors that Are Fun to Make and Keep
Written by Blair Townley; Photos Provided
You find them at your table when you sit down at a wedding reception. They are party flavors and can range from the ever-popular framed picture of the bride and groom to unique candy bars and mixed CDs.
For your wedding in 2010, why not add to the fun you and your guests can have on one of the most important days of your life? Make a flipbook with a meaningful message or have a silhouette hand cut right before your eyes. Read Full Entry
February 26th, 2010
Eustis’ Deloris Carter Shares a Memorable Evening with Students
Written by Blair Townley
When you have devoted your life to a fun, recreational activity, like baton twirling, you are bound to inspire others to join in the activity.
Deloris Carter of Eustis experienced that same feeling after the recent reunion with several of the women, and men, she taught baton twirling over her 52 years.
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February 26th, 2010
Watch Special Video On Yoga Tips
Written by Blair Townley; Photos by Anthony Rao
Fasting the week before the wedding? Try these new moves from Infinity Fitness and Jeweled Lotus Yoga that target trouble areas in your arms, legs, glutes and middle. Feel better in your dress on your special day without having to give up food.
*Be sure to combine strength training moves from Infinity Fitness with 20 minutes of cardio exercise.
*Start strength training moves at three sets of 15 reps or repeated movements.
For Halter, Strapless and Open-Back Wedding Dresses:
Attention focused on Upper Back and Arms
Infinity Fitness – Fruitland Park (Instructor: Al Cardiello, Participant: Kristi Bell-Boliek)
Pull Downs – helps lateral area of body
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February 24th, 2010
The Humanities and Fine Arts Charter School is a first in Lake County
Written by Blair Townley
A groundbreaking step in the field of education will be taking place in Leesburg with the opening of the first charter school with interest in humanities and fine arts.
Humanities and Fine Arts Charter School will open on August 23 with registration open to the public starting March 1st. Read Full Entry
February 24th, 2010
Photos by Anthony Rao
It’s the season for matrimony and these local brides took time out of planning their weddings to show what they will look like walking down the aisle.
Shot on location at Bella Collina, Montverde
Make-up Artist: Theresa Rao, Cosmera Hair Studio
Cosmetologist: Aaron Hingson, Cosmera Hair Studio
Cosmetologist and Make-up Artist: Rachael Hughes, Cosmera Hair Studio
Models: Lauren Sapp, Jennifer Hobaugh, Monique Cruz, Kathy Shaffner, Debbie Taylor and Melissa Feagle
Take a look at some of the extras not included in the magazine.
February 24th, 2010
In one month’s time, Judd Spence says when “I flex my muscles I feel like Superman; I don’t look like that.”
The change is happening for the 39-year-old scuba instructor. After a steady diet of what he calls Whoppers, wings and pizza, the change is noticeable.
“You know, I can see muscle tone whereas before I couldn’t,” he says.
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February 23rd, 2010
Written by Michael Harris; Photos by Anthony Rao
Jim Casey, he admits, looks out of place when he goes to art show openings. He sees the “art-type” people there and they see him.
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February 19th, 2010
Miss Florida Junior Teen Savannah Pellegrino Shows Pageantry Opens Doors for Community Service
Written by Blair Townley
In pageants, the focus among contestants can be about getting the tiara and the attention that follows from it from judges, audiences and fellow participants.
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February 17th, 2010
Written by Blair Townley; Photo by Anthony Rao
They came. They sang. Now, they wait for that phone call from NBC to know where fate will take them next.
Patrick Poole of Fruitland Park and Aaron Becerril of Summerfield let their singing talents shine at the recent America’s Got Talent auditions in Orlando. The duo, named “The Classical Escape,” sang 90 seconds of an original song they co-wrote for producers of the NBC reality show, winning them rave reviews from producers and auditioners alike. Read Full Entry
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