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C M Y K PRSRT-STD SPORTS: Masoline Postal Customer U.S. Postage rings up 462 yards Clermont, FL Paid 34711 Clermont, FL total offense Permit #280 SEE PAGE B3 REMEMBER WHEN | B1 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013 www.southlakepress.com 50¢ NEWSTAND South Lake Press moves to Wednesday Staff Report The South Lake Press is celebrating 100 years during 2013. The official celebration is Dec. 18. Recently, you may have noticed a change in our publication day. As of Sept. 18, the news- paper started publishing on Wednesday. The earlier publication allows us to get the news out sooner, and provide advertisers three more days to promote their products and services before the weekend. Additionally, Wednesday has become the ROXANNE BROWN / DAILY COMMERCIAL food day for many newspapers national- ly. And retailers are better positioning them- Brandon Larracuente, an aspiring actor from Clermont, visited East Ridge High School last week to speak with students of the school’s selves by marketing their messages to the drama and musical theater classes about things he’s learned and wished he had been told about in his journey to an acting career. consumer earlier in the week — in addition to the traditional Sunday paper. CLERMONT The Daily Commercial will continue to pub- lish seven days a week. “Our printed products will be driven by our digital focus,” Kevin Austin, vice president Teen actor gaining momentum of advertising for the Daily Commercial and South Lake Press, said. “More than ever, we’re ROXANNE BROWN moving to become a digital-first company. Staff Writer In my senior year in high “Today, we know our print products con- [email protected] school, I wanted to play tinue to grow, but we know times are chang- baseball. I also wanted to ing and we have to reorganize operations to ears ago, Brandon Lar- emphasize online news with advertising and racuente’s goals involved pursue an acting career, so meet the demand.” Y a bat, a ball and dreams of I had to make a choice. making it to the Big League. The move comes as the newspaper’s par- Brandon Larracuente ent company, HarborPoint Media, has entered Today, Larracuente’s goal still into a letter of intent pursuant to which Halifax involves making it to “the show,” After weighing his options, he Media Group of Daytona Beach would acquire but instead of baseball, he’s hop- knew he had to take a gamble. the assets of HarborPoint, principally the Daily ing to become a Hollywood star. “I like baseball but I liked act- Commercial of Leesburg, the News-Sun of Se- Larracuente, now 18, called ing more,” he said. “At first I bring, and the South Lake Press of Clermont. the choice “a hard one.” thought, ‘Maybe I can balance “This is about building from a position we “I was playing base- baseball and acting,’ but inside, are today, which from an audience stand- ball and acting in plays I knew I couldn’t. I knew I had to point is a position of strength,” Austin said. throughout the com- pick one and I cried when I de- “This is a deliberate strategy, not a reaction to munity,” he said. “I cided to quit baseball.” something.” was embarrassed by After focusing his efforts sole- The South Lake Press, or The Clermont Clari- the acting, howev- ly on acting, Larracuente began on first published in 1913. It will be continue to er, so not too many seeing results. Already, he has be delivered to subscribers and direct mailed. people knew I was landed a recurring role in a show You can view a portion of the electronic edi- even into that. on Nickelodeon and another in tion of the paper at www.southlakepress.com. But it was be- an upcoming movie. “The South Lake Press now delivers to coming hard- Hard work is the key, Lar- 20,000 homes weekly, up 5,000 copies, which er and harder racuente recently told students we added back in July,” Austin said. to juggle both taking acting and musical the- Austin realizes some subscribers who have and do both ater classes at East Ridge High a habit of reading the news on Friday will not well. School. “In my se- like the change. But he said many will like the “Start building your resume nior year in high changes. by taking parts, even if they are school, I want- “We’re going to continue to provide an ex- small ones in high school shows, cellent printed product,” said Austin. “Read- ed to play base- community theaters, commer- ers will still get quality news reporting, but ball. I also wanted cials, everything,” he said. what we’re going to continue our focus on de- to pursue an acting That’s what Larracuente did, veloping incredible digital products for the career, so I had to future.” make a choice.” SEE ACTOR | A3 INSIDE CLERMONT CLASSIFIED B5 CROSSWORDS B2 DEATHS A7 ‘Unity in the Community Fest’ set for Saturday REAL ESTATE C1 REMEMBER WHEN B1 Staff report business and food vendors, Schools students will display ty by bringing together lots of live entertainment, includ- an art exhibit in the High- different churches, organiza- SPORTS B3 The second annual “Uni- ing performances by Chris- lander Hut. tions and businesses. Finally, VOICES A4 ty in the Community Fest” tian recording artists Whit- “This festival serves three we use the proceeds to help WORD ON THE STREET A2 is set to take over Clermont’s ney Lynn and Eva Kroon Pike, purposes,” said Event Coor- feed local needy families.” Waterfront Park. The event, teen sensation Felicity, plus dinator Pastor Jimmy Wil- According to Williams, it SOUTH LAKE PRESS scheduled for Saturday, music by 1031 Band, Brianna, liams of Better Life Worship was that goal of “feeding VOLUME 98, NO. 40 | 3 SECTIONS boasts free parking and free and the Better Life Worship Center in Clermont, one of the hungry” that inspired admission with activities for Band. The kids zone features the event’s hosts. “First, it’s a event organizers to partner ©2008, HarborPoint Media patrons of all ages. inflatables, games, arts and great free event for local fam- with another local charity All rights reserved “Unity in the Communi- crafts and face painting. Dur- ilies to enjoy. Second, it pro- for the addition of the Buses www. southlakepress.com ty” will feature more than 100 ing the event, Lake County motes community-wide uni- SEE EVENT | A2 ® OCTOBER 6th LEARN TO RIDE! 2480 Hwy 27 • Clermont, FL 34711 | 352-243-7111 | www.StormyHillHarley.com BIKER th BINGO OCTOBER 12 BENEFIT FOR FOR HOSPICE SOUTH LAKE HOSPITAL MAMMOGRAM FUND Stop over to Beef 'O' Brady's WED BIKE NIGHT - best in Lake County! STARTS @ 12:00 SHARP Phone: 352-326-2623 Sponsored by Fran Haasch Law Group - lawfran.com C M Y K A2 SOUTH LAKE PRESS Wednesday, October 2, 2013 What South Lake residents are saying about ... Area Briefs CLERMONT Wordon the FLU SHOTS Pastfinders group to host Street Will you be receiving a flu shot this year? open house on Saturday The Pastfinders group of South Lake Genealogical Society will host an open house, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont. If you have thoughts about chron- icling your family history and need help getting started, this group can help show you where to look and how to record your findings. For information, call 352-242-9805. CLERMONT Lakeridge Winery to No, because I’m aller- No, I haven’t gotten my No, I haven’t gotten one No, because I’ve seen peo- gic to eggs and never get it. flu shot yet, but I plan to. and I won’t be getting one ple get sick too many times host vintage car show My husband gets one ev- When I remember, I always because every time I do, I when they get the flu shot. Lakeridge Winery’s annual “Vintage ery year, however, and my get it. When I was working, get deathly ill for the next I’m generally pretty healthy Venture” car show will take place daughter gives them actu- I didn’t have to remember two months. I’m not kid- and I would like to stay that Saturday and Sunday with two days of ally, so my grand kids have to go and do it, because the ding. way so I stay away from it. outdoor fun featuring live 50’s and 60’s all gotten one or are getting company would give them HARMON BIEHL MARY JO BIEHL music, a vintage car show, award-win- one too. to all the employees on a CLERMONT CLERMONT ning Lakeridge wines, tours and more. GLENDA O’CONNOR specified day. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CLERMONT SHARON KOWALSKI Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., CLERMONT Sunday. A $2 donation will be accept- ed at the gate to benefit the Mustard Seed of Central Florida. Parking is free tion that works with 16 need anyone who can COMMUNITY for all guests. EVENT local schools to provide run, walk or crawl to Registration to participate in the FROM PAGE A1 food to over 500 children register and we encour- CALENDAR car show is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., in need every week. Pro- age team participation Saturday, and 10 a.m. to noon, WEDNESDAY n’ Backpacks 8K/5K/ ceeds from the run will for those interested,” Sunday, and is open to all cars prior to Fun Run to kick-off this help Program Direc- Hammond said., “ PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SAC 1979.