Lake and Sumter Style Magazine

09/09/2026

More Freedom, Fewer Responsibilities and More Time to Enjoy What You Love at Sumter Senior Living 🌴

Retirement is not the final chapter. Consider it your “freedom chapter.” It’s a prime opportunity to meet people, make new friendships, and enjoy activities you didn’t have time to pursue when working and raising a family.

Think of all the things you love about taking a luxury vacation. Comfortable, stylish surroundings. Endless options for dining, activities, and entertainment. Zero responsibilities for clean up or maintenance.

Independent Living at Sumter combines a country club lifestyle with the best aspects of taking luxury vacation. You’ll find a wealth of amenities all included in one monthly fee. It’s totally up to you what to participate in, be as busy and sociable you choose to be.

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09/09/2026

Innovative Orthopedic Treatments are Changing How Shoulder and Knee Injuries Heal 🦴

In this month’s Ask the Health Expert, Dr. Alfred Cook Jr., founder of Advanced Orthopedic Institute, discusses the latest approaches to rotator cuff repair and knee cartilage regeneration. He explains how the Regeneten patch is being used in rotator cuff repairs and how the CartiHeal Agili-C implant can help repair certain knee cartilage and bone injuries.

Read the full Ask the Health Expert feature to learn more:
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09/09/2026

Wow! Leesburg High Graduate Evan James scored a 77-Yard Punt Return for a Touchdown for the Iowa Hawkeyes 40-0 win against Northern Illinois! 🔥🏈💪

Evan was a standout athlete for many years for Leesburg playing football and basketball. He helped Leesburg win multiple district championships and helped Leesburg basketball make it to the FHSAA State Semifinals in 2025.

After graduating from Leesburg, Evan committed to Furman University and transferred to University of Iowa this season where he’s having a big impact already!

We are so proud of this young man! Way to represent Leesburg! Go Evan!
📸Photos - University of Iowa and BIG10 Network

09/09/2026

Michelle Towne Named Tavares High School New Softball Coach 🥎🔥

Michelle Towne has been announced as the new softball coach at Tavares High School for the upcoming 2027 high school softball season.

Coach Towne is a Clermont native. She played four years of varsity softball at East Ridge High School from 2002 to 2006. She also competed for the Clermont Crushers travel team from ages 10 to 18 before continuing her playing career at Lake-Sumter State College and Warner University.

Coach Towne is not new to the Tavares area. She has coached for the City of Tavares for the past six years helping with youth sports.

“My goal for this upcoming season is to build confidence in this program,” Towne says. “To show other schools that we have what it takes to compete and within the next few years of growth Tavares will be the school on everyone’s radar.”

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09/09/2026

🎉 Burlington is opening in Leesburg this Friday!

The new Burlington store at 923 N 14th St. will officially open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 11.

To celebrate the opening, Burlington Stores is donating $5,000 to Beverly Shores Elementary School through its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org. The donation will benefit 45 classrooms, helping teachers purchase school supplies and other learning materials for students.

The donation will be presented during the ribbon-cutting at 8:45 am, with the store opening to shoppers immediately afterward.

Welcome to Leesburg, Burlington! 🛍️📚❤️

09/08/2026

Knowing When to Consider Hospice Helps Families Feel Prepared ❤️‍🩹

For many families, knowing when to consider hospice care can be difficult. In this month’s Ask the Health Expert, Dr. Purvi Desai from VITAS Healthcare addresses common misconceptions about hospice and explains how earlier conversations and support can help patients and families make informed decisions while focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Learn what families should know about hospice services, eligibility and the support available throughout the journey.

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09/08/2026

Start Early: Experts Share the Keys to a Healthier Future

Most people in their 20s and 30s aren’t thinking about longevity. They’re focused on building careers, paying bills, raising families or simply figuring out who they want to become.

But according to local experts, those foundational years are when lifelong habits take root. The choices you make in your 20s and 30s, from how you care for your body to how you manage stress, can have lasting effects on your physical, emotional and mental well-being for decades to come.

Prevention Over Treatment
Longevity isn’t about waiting until something goes wrong; it’s about building healthy habits before you need them.

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09/08/2026

🍼💕Help shower local moms and babies with love!

Women United is hosting a Community Baby Shower to help provide essential items, education and support to expectant and new mothers in our community.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍Leesburg Lake Square Mall

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Lyndsi Johnson at 352-391-4169 or [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Together, we can make a difference for local moms, babies and families!

Presented by Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and hosted by Women United of United Way of Lake & Sumter.

09/07/2026

Groveland Tackles Reclaimed Water Pressure With Two Upgrades💦

Alleviating reclaimed water pressure issues is a top priority for the City of Groveland, with work well underway on two separate projects aimed at upgrading City infrastructure and increasing supply during periods of increased demand.

The City is confident both complex projects will successfully mitigate the challenges that come with providing reclaimed water to neighborhoods at elevations unique for Florida and while managing the growth Groveland has experienced in recent years.

Two issues are driving reclaimed water pressure concerns in the northern service area of Groveland:

The system serving the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor, including the Cascades at Trilogy neighborhood, runs out of reclaimed water supply during periods of high demand (it takes the treated wastewater of approximately four homes to provide reclaimed water for one Trilogy lawn).

The City’s pumping system at the Sunshine Reclaimed Water Facility needs to be upgraded with multiple, higher-performing pumps to raise water pressures by combatting elevations and their impacts to the flow of water.

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The City of Groveland is investing close to $6 million in two projects to fix reclaimed water pressure issues along the Wilson Lake Parkway corridor.

09/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication and contributions of the people who help make our communities stronger every day. From local business owners and healthcare professionals to teachers, first responders and countless others, thank you for all that you do.

Wishing our readers, neighbors and community a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸