July/August 2025

The Locals Have Spoken!

From hidden gems to headline-makers, here are your winners of the 2025 readers’ choice awards!

Master Class

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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Remix

Meet The Remix—a band of familiar faces proving it’s never too late to turn passion into harmony and connection.

Market Watch

Britt cruises the Winter Garden Farmer’s Market and shares her fave finds.

Local History

Did You Know?

West Orange has deep roots in Florida’s golfing legacy.

What’s Happening

What's Happening

From block parties to grand openings, Horizon West Happenings is building more than a community–they’re building a movement.

New

What’s new in Winter Garden.

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Mavericks of Montrose

How a community-first mindset and relentless grit are reshaping Clermont—one woman-owned business at a time.

Ravings

Sean O’Neill, the man behind the area’s rowdiest Facebook groups, shares about South Lake.

Market Watch

Britt cruises the Clermont Farmer’s Market and shares her fave finds.

Rhetoric

The Best of the Rest 2025

An unsanctioned list of unsung local besties.

Oh, Well!

Rewired & Recharged

Author and Dr. Shweta Patel is breaking barriers to bring real balance to midlife health for both women and men.

Tails

Zulu

Meet Zulu, the Black German Shepherd

Education

Future Focus

Lake Sumter State College offers affordable, flexible pathways tailored to meet the goals of Central Florida students.

Education

Hope for the Best

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.