Pushing the Envelope

It’s been a complete whirlwind of a ride for Jessica Chastain in the past decade: Three personal Oscar nominations, one win, a marriage and having two children with her husband. But nothing has helped keep her feet on the ground more than her saying that she remembers how fortunate she is to be where she has gotten—regardless of the speed with which it has happened—every day of her life. After her first TV appearance in the long-running drama ER, the Sacramento native had bit parts in a host of programs such as Veronica Mars, Law & Order and the mini-series Blackbeard. Then, in 2011 came...

Get the Party Started

There have long been rumblings about a rumored sequel to the hit movie Wedding Crashers, and now just might be the perfect time to reunite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson on screen. That’s because, after several years of last-minute postponements, mask requirements and limited guest lists due to COVID, large, extravagant weddings are back—and better than ever. With a focus on personalized events, unique guest experiences and most of all, fun, Central Florida couples are happy to be preparing for their special day again with the help of local wedding planners and venues. “I think that I can...

Class is in Session

As students are in the midst of another exciting school year, it’s time for our annual look at how some of the region’s leading private high schools are paving the way for students to grow in and out of the classroom. We worked directly with area schools to glean information in key areas like average SAT scores, percentage of graduates attending four-year colleges, tuition rates, student-to-teacher ratios and more. Click here to review our data. We also spoke to several school officials to find out what they are looking for in prospective students, how smaller class sizes help form strong...