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New show on Leesburg High’s construction academy premiering Sunday

A new LakeFront TV show, "Leesburg Builders Academy," will follow Leesburg High's Construction Academy as students build a new home for Habitat for Humanity.

LEESBURG — A new show is coming to LakeFront TV.

“Leesburg Builders Academy” will follow Leesburg High School’s Construction Academy as students build a home for Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter.

The show premieres at 7 p.m. Sunday on LakeFront TV, Xfinity channel 22, PRISM channel 21, Spectrum channel 497 or on Roku or Apple TV.
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On the first episode, viewers will meet the academy’s teacher, Bryan Russ, and his students. This week’s show will also feature the family who will receive the Habitat house when it’s completed.

The show is sponsored by RoMac Building Supply, whose president, Don Magruder, is chairman of the academy’s advisory committee.

By Katie Sartoris, Daily Commercial

Click here to watch the promotional video!