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Thomas E Kennedy

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Honoring Citrus County’s Fallen Heroes

Honoring Citrus County’s Fallen Heroes Today I had the honor of attending the solemn Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony in Inverness. It was a powerful and humbling reminder of the sacrifice made by those who have served and protected our community. We paused to remember the brave men who gave their lives […]

A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Partnership at the Lecanto YMCA

A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Community and Partnership at the Lecanto YMCA There is a unique energy that fills the air when a community comes together to celebrate a milestone built on service, growth, and shared vision. Today, that energy was on full display under the pavilion in Lecanto as we gathered […]

Another Inspiring Year: Upward Bound Celebrates Growth, Grit, and Potential

Another Inspiring Year: Upward Bound Celebrates Growth, Grit, and Potential The last of the 2025–2026 Rotary Ray Darling Upward Bound Award celebrations took place this month. These events are not simply another awards date on the calendar. They are a reflection point, a moment where students, families, educators, and community leaders come together to recognize […]

Health Academy Senior Earns Early Acceptance to Dental School

Health Academy Senior Earns Early Acceptance to Dental School The Citrus County Class of 2026 continues to prove itself a remarkable cohort of individuals, students who have navigated change, challenge, and opportunity with resilience and purpose. Among them, one story stands out as a powerful intersection of academic excellence, personal determination, and a clear sense […]

Blue and Green Jackets, Bright Futures: Celebrating the Heart of Citrus County Agriculture

Blue and Green Jackets, Bright Futures: Celebrating the Heart of Citrus County Agriculture One of the greatest privileges I have as a school board member is participating in our opening exercises. Twice each year, I have the opportunity to invite students and educators into the board chambers to begin our meeting, and without fail, those […]

Leading with Excellence: Celebrating the Lecanto High School IB Class of 2026

Leading with Excellence: Celebrating the Lecanto High School IB Class of 2026 There are moments in a school year that feel routine, and then there are moments that remind you exactly why schools matter so deeply. The Lecanto High School IB Diploma Candidate Banquet honoring the Class of 2026 was unmistakably the latter. It was […]