Mayors, legislators and business titans typically make the news on a regular basis. That’s the nature of their jobs. But it’s also important to look beyond the headlines at those people making a difference in our community from other arenas, such as sports, education or civic activism. This list isn’t exclusive, of course, just a snapshot of some of the people who in the coming year will be .
CLEARWATER — Maranda Douglas stood in front of the lectern in City Council chambers on Jan. 20 and warned the Clearwater political establishment not to count her out.