Cindy Peterson

8 hours ago | lakeandsumterstyle.com | Cindy Peterson

After years of resident complaints and speculation, a newly released joint study by the City of Mount Dora and Lake County has identified the likely source of a persistent foul odor affecting parts of the city. The investigation points to the Mid Florida Materials landfill, located along State Road 46, as the primary contributor of the smell. The landfill, which accepts construction and demolition debris, was found to emit hydrogen sulfide—a gas associated with a strong “rotten egg” odor.

9 hours ago | lakeandsumterstyle.com | Cindy Peterson

Army Staff Sergeant Juan “Alejo” Amaris, a double amputee and combat-wounded veteran, will be honored on Saturday, May 17 as the 2025 recipient of a custom-adapted motorcycle through VetFest Lake County’s Harleys for Heroes Ride. A retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Amaris served 10 years and completed two tours in Iraq between 2003 and 2006. On July 20, 2006, while stationed in Mosul, Iraq, he was severely injured by an explosion during his second deployment.

5 days ago | lakeandsumterstyle.com | Cindy Peterson

The images stick in your head forever. Boats filled with people desperate to flee North Vietnamese troops, helicopters crash landing, a long line of people climbing a ladder on the roof of the U.S. embassy, hoping against hope for a spot on the last chopper out of Saigon. The U.S. withdrew its troops in 1973, but April 30, 1975, marked the finale of the war that haunted America and Southeast Asia for decades. This year marked the 50th anniversary.

1 week ago | lakeandsumterstyle.com | Cindy Peterson

In honor of Teacher and Nurses Appreciation Week, Addition Financial is showing gratitude to everyday heroes with a week-long Thank You Tour across the community. “All week, our community engagement team is going out to local schools and some local healthcare providers to show our appreciation for some of the real everyday heroes in our community,”says Aaron Sanders, Senior Specialist of Public Relations at Addition Financial.

1 week ago | lakeandsumterstyle.com | Cindy Peterson

Members of Lake County’s Club 1776 are wrapping up a year filled with growth, leadership achievements and impressive accomplishments in both local and state 4-H competitions. Alyssia Franklin, club representative, shared that several of the club’s standout youth prepared highlights of their proudest 4-H moments to share with the community. Among them is Angel Vargas, who has served two years as club president while helping lead a group of youth ages six to sixteen.