Ray McLendon feels art is in his blood. As the son of Roy McLendon and a second-generation Highwaymen, McLendon has spent countless hours studying the artwork of his father and his father’s friends — a group of 26 artists known nationwide as the Florida Highwaymen, but known to him as family. The group of artists,Continue reading “35th Bi-Annual Florida Highwaymen Art Show, Sale and Benefit Returns to Mount Dora”
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The League of Women Voters of Villages/ Tri-County Partner with Local Organizations
Genesis Robinson knows information equals power. As the executive director for Florida nonprofit Equal Ground, Robinson works to share information with Florida voters. The nonprofit — which advocates for equality, health care access, fair elections, social justice and living wages — helps provide leadership development, collect petitions, educate and register voters in the state, withContinue reading “The League of Women Voters of Villages/ Tri-County Partner with Local Organizations”
Local Hispanic Community Celebrate 3rd Annual “Fiesta of The Americas”
Roland Nuñez is proud to be Hispanic. That pride, mixed with the desire to help fulfill the needs of the Hispanic community, led Nuñez to spearhead the creation of the Hispanics of Lake County Association in 2022. During the third annual Fiesta De Las America, hosted by the association, attendees celebrated Hispanic culture with music,Continue reading “Local Hispanic Community Celebrate 3rd Annual “Fiesta of The Americas””
Fall prevention program teaches residents how to stay strong
There are many reasons why seniors are prone to fall. Dr. Senthil Meenrajan, head of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at UF Health, said falls — which can lead to immobility, hip fracture or brain injury — can happen because of factors including lack of exercise, vision or hearing loss, environment blockers, side effects toContinue reading “Fall prevention program teaches residents how to stay strong”
Summer Meals Provide Substance to In-Need Youth
Stomach pains. Fatigue. Dizziness. The symptoms of intense hunger are felt by 1 in 7 children in Florida — who also experience stunted growth, mental impairment and difficulty getting along with others, according to Action Against Hunger. Entering the fourth week of camp, Gerrie Griswold, corps mission associate for The Salvation Army of Lake &Continue reading “Summer Meals Provide Substance to In-Need Youth”
Activists Rally to Respond to New Immigration Measures Inciting Fear
As government entities increase crackdowns on illegal immigration across the nation and law enforcement agencies in Florida begin to enforce federal and state immigration laws, Tessa Petit, a Haitian immigrant and naturalized citizen, said it’s important for immigrants to know they are entitled to constitutional rights and do what they can to protect themselves. “TheContinue reading “Activists Rally to Respond to New Immigration Measures Inciting Fear”
Mary McLeod Bethune 150th Birthday Celebrated Nationwide
Shaun Wethington feels true legends never die. The Village of Mallory resident feels a legend can live as long as stories of their work are shared. She also feels Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is a Florida legend who should be immortalized — and she has been. Bethune — an educator, activist and founder of Bethune-CookmanContinue reading “Mary McLeod Bethune 150th Birthday Celebrated Nationwide”
Lake Steel Orchestra Celebrates 10 years of Performances
The Lake Steel Orchestra has serenaded its community with Caribbean and Calypso music for 10 years. The orchestra, created by the Clermont-based Caribbean American Association of Lake County to promote opportunities for youth, trains locals to become professional steel drum musicians, performing Caribbean and Calypso music — upbeat music that originated in Trinidad and TobagoContinue reading “Lake Steel Orchestra Celebrates 10 years of Performances”
Tri-County Vision Support Program Marks 20 Years
Chantel Buck first became involved with New Vision for Independence Inc. in 2009 by serendipity. Today, as the president and CEO of the nonprofit that has provided services to people who are blind or experiencing vision loss for 20 years, Buck said she fell in love with changing lives. “I love I have the privilegeContinue reading “Tri-County Vision Support Program Marks 20 Years”
Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs Improve Health for Low-Income Women
It’s expensive to be poor. Preventive screenings for breast cancer can cost a few hundred dollars without insurance. But, as cancer rates continue to rise in the state’s low income counties, state-funded health clinics continue to help low-income women 40 and up protect themselves with free or low-cost cancer screenings. The top five cancers thatContinue reading “Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs Improve Health for Low-Income Women”
