From an ancient tale from China to today’s competitive events, the history of dragon boat racing has evolved since its origins some 2000 years ago – and May 18, Leesburg is getting in on the action, hosting a dragon boat race with some 35 boats in attendance.
During its 69th commencement ceremonies, Lake-Sumter State College, the school’s president, Heather Bigard, and trustees Bret Jones and Emily Lee presented State Senator Dennis A. Baxley an honorary Bachelor of Leadership degree. Baxley was elected to the State House of Representatives from …
It’s been said that “teachers are shining stars, making the world brighter one student at a time.” I couldn’t agree more!
John Tyler Bryan, 29, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Umatilla, graduating from Umatilla High School class of 2012. He was a journeyman lineman for Service Electric. Tyler was a member of the International Brotherho…
SUZANNE MARY HOWARD, age 78 of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on May 22, 2022. Born on October 13, 1943 to Richard and Beatrice Howard in Columbus, Ohio. She was the wife of the late Randall Keith Stephens. Suzanne was a flight attendant with the National Airlines and met "Randy" a pilot. H…
Patricia L. Woodard, 93 of Eustis, Florida, passed away on August 8, 2022.
Donald (OTIE) Koenke passed away peacefully sitting in his favorite club chair overlooking the boats in the Alexandria Bay harbor on August 28, 2022, at age 87.
Mary E. “Lib” McCormick French, 92, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on January 14, 2022. She was born on September 2, 1929, to Oscar and Nora Walker in Walland, TN.
