Yogatta be kidding me

    Published On: May 31, 2022By 8.8 min read

    At Chase Animal Rescue Sanctuary, having a lemur as a yoga companion is hardly a stretch. Photos taken by Nicole Hamel. Yoga class photos provided by Chase Animal Rescue and [...]

    For the love of dance

    Published On: February 28, 2022By 2.6 min read

    Zumba has brought great joy, health, mental clarity to Leo Ramirez’ life, and he delights in teaching his moves to others. Photo: Nicole Hamel When Leo Ramirez thinks about his [...]

    You’re grounded!

    Published On: November 30, 2021By 7.8 min read

    Looking to feel better, heart, mind, and soul? Just kick off your shoes, walk, and soak up some Vitamin ‘G.’ Photos: Nicole Hamel Clermont’s Marcela Malvido believes that everyone really [...]

    PAWS-itive encouragement

    Published On: October 29, 2021By 8.9 min read

    Thom Battisto and Toby Read to Sydney brings books, children, and trained therapy dogs together for a reading experience that transcends boundaries. Photos: Nicole Hamel Even though it [...]

    Feeling all the feels

    Published On: September 30, 2021By 3.9 min read

    After almost losing it all, a Mount Dora woman is living life true to herself, while helping others along the way. Photo: Nicole Hamel Sharon Simmons is a believer in [...]

    A shot in the right direction

    Published On: February 26, 2021By 8.5 min read

    Betty Lemley Lake County, state officials working together on getting as many people vaccinated as possible. Photos: Nicole Hamel A few months ago, Betty Lemley arrived at her new [...]

    Hungry to help others

    Published On: February 26, 2021By 3.7 min read

    Needy get filled, volunteer couple in Mount Dora get fulfilled. For 18 years since retiring to Florida from North Dakota, Cal and Shirley Rolfson are pretty much living the dream.  [...]

    The Healer

    Published On: January 29, 2021By 4.5 min read

    Clermont woman devotes life to healing mind, body and spirit by targeting trapped emotions. Photos: Nicole Hamel Salina Rubio’s curiosity was sparked the moment she heard about The Emotion Code, [...]