

From hidden gems to headline-makers, here are your winners of the 2025 readers’ choice awards!
Meet the three standout educators whose passion, purpose, and presence in the classroom earned them a spot as finalists for Best Local Teacher—and a lasting place in their students’ hearts.
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From hidden gems to headline-makers, here are your winners of the 2025 readers’ choice awards!
Feature
Meet the three standout educators whose passion, purpose, and presence in the classroom earned them a spot as finalists for Best Local Teacher—and a lasting place in their students’ hearts.
Market Watch
Britt cruises the Winter Garden Farmer’s Market and shares her fave finds.
What’s Happening
From block parties to grand openings, Horizon West Happenings is building more than a community–they’re building a movement.
Scenes of
South Lake
How a community-first mindset and relentless grit are reshaping Clermont—one woman-owned business at a time.
Sean O’Neill, the man behind the area’s rowdiest Facebook groups, shares about South Lake.
Britt cruises the Clermont Farmer’s Market and shares her fave finds.
Education
Education
Lake Sumter State College offers affordable, flexible pathways tailored to meet the goals of Central Florida students.
Education
Matthew’s Hope is changing the trajectory of home-lessness through accountability, dignity, and hands-on compassion—led by those who’ve lived it themselves.
Education
Teresa Raphael of My Favorite Tutor
helps her students navigate college admissions with personalized, goal-driven support.
Education
Hi-Lite’s coaching programs are designed to empower the client and transform their thinking so they can achieve success.
Education
Uniting technology, leadership, and faith to transform Christian education at Foundation Academy.
Education
Newborns learn at lightspeed at Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center.
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We Are @ Studio 22 Productions with
Martha Krejci from WG Coffee + Collab.
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Lake Sumter State College offers affordable, flexible pathways tailored to meet the goals of Central Florida students.
Oh, Well!
Oh, Well!
Author and Dr. Shweta Patel is breaking barriers to bring real balance to midlife health for both women and men.
Dining Guide
A wide variety of traditional Indian entrees, appetizers, sizzlers, tandoori and biryani dishes, and sides.
Luxury hors d’oeuvres that can be passed, grand grazing tables, and bite-sized desserts freshly made from scratch by two chef-owners.
Chef driven, foodie owned. All gourmet offerings & libations come smothered with exceptional service, drizzled in love, and always served with a side of rock n’ roll.
Executing the feel of a big kid’s diner, Beth’s Burger Bar aims to satisfy the child inside each of us.
Foxtail invites you to come in for coffee, company, and community.
Taste tradition, spice, and passion in every dish. ¡Buen provecho!
A fun sandwich space with funk woven into its atmosphere.
A high-energy dining experience with the superiour quality of a steakhouse.
Fragrant curries and soups, silky noodles, stir-fries, and grilled meats.
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