The Mother Load

    Published On: September 28, 2023By 4.3 min read

    Find balance in the midst of chaos. Forget about being June Cleaver, just be the best mom you can be. Your mother always kept a schedule. She was dressed [...]

    Like a Phoenix Rising: Restoration from Ashes is Nothing but Miraculous

    Published On: September 28, 2023By 4.1 min read

    From living on the street to living for the Lord, Isaac Deas’ restoration from ashes is nothing but miraculous.  Looking into his eyes, you’d never know how far [...]

    Lady Lake to dedicate Snooky Park in honor of Pearl Harbor Veteran

    Published On: June 3, 2023By 2 min read

    LADY LAKE – The Town of Lady Lake invites the public to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Snooky Park, a natural oasis in the heart of historic Lady Lake, named [...]

    Hispanics of Lake County Association speaks language of empowerment

    Published On: April 1, 2023By 2.6 min read

    “We want to break the barrier and make everyone feel included.” —Dr. Roland Nunez Doctor Roland Nunez never dreamed he’d come up empty handed when he tried to [...]

    God’s healing touch

    Published On: March 1, 2023By 2.3 min read

    Tavares woman’s faith strengthened by tragic event She was on the brink of death. However, her damaged brain underwent a spiritual awakening. Now, she’s living to serve God.  [...]

    A Global Movement

    Published On: October 31, 2022By 3.6 min read

    Changing the World One Generous Heart at a Time One decade ago, GivingTuesday debuted as a day for people to show generosity. Today, 80 countries boast official GivingTuesdays, and every country [...]

    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 [...]

    Hope for the hopeless

    Published On: April 29, 2022By 6 min read

    Ashley Martinez, Sharon Howard, and Susan Cook Three victim advocates for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office assist crime victims by providing them with empathy and respect, current and [...]

    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 [...]

    Voices of Hope

    Published On: September 30, 2021By 12.6 min read

    Five breast cancer patients with one thing in common: a fighting spirit. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ll undoubtedly be bombarded with statistics, studies, and stories about the [...]

    Up a river with a paddle and friend

    Published On: April 30, 2021By 6.2 min read

    Facebook groups bring paddle boarders and kayakers together while providing a sense of community. Photos provided by Katie Hays. Their stories of paddling down lakes, rivers, and springs spark intrigue. [...]

    A new lease on life

    Published On: June 29, 2020By 8 min read

    A doctor’s warning inspires a mother-daughter duo to lose 154 pounds combined and start “I Lost to Gain” life coaching.  Photos: Douglas Tyler  Lynn Anoa’i reached a pivotal moment in [...]

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    Therapy is a trip

    Published On: May 1, 2020By 5.1 min read

    You don’t have to try 37 types, but one might be right for you. Kay Hutchison is the author of “My Life in Thirty-Seven Therapies: From Yoga to Hypnosis and [...]

    … and they lived happily ever after?

    Published On: March 31, 2020By 1.1 min read

    When Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided this year to leave the royal family in England, many observers wondered whether the move signaled trouble in their fairytale romance. Classic [...]