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Ready to Entertain

With a new homewares line and upcoming return to television, Patricia Heaton is back to doing what she does best. Patricia Heaton doesn’t really know the definition of downtime. Having just wrapped nine seasons of The Middle last year, the Emmy-winning actress is doing anything but sitting idly by. This fall, she’ll return to the world of television comedy as the star of a new CBS show, Carol’s Second Act, where she’ll play a retired teacher and mother of two adult children who decides to pursue her dream job as a doctor. In the meantime, she decided to fill the seemingly non-existent...

Family First

We take a look at some of the key issues facing parents today and speak to the experts who can help navigate through the uncertainty. For our second annual parenting guide we wanted to focus on areas that hit close to home for many households: family fun, education, health care and special needs. As a parent, it’s easy to feel the weight of every decision you make concerning your child’s future, which is why we tapped some of the area’s knowledgeable resources to help uncover what you need to know so you can breathe a little easier. FAMILY FUN Educational Experiences For Your Staycation During...

Moving Forward

When it comes to getting around in Central Florida, commuting by car is the option most residents choose. And maybe that’s not surprising considering Orlando was always designed for car travel between the far-flung suburbs, the strip malls and the giant parking lots. But while the city’s past may be about cars and highways, the future, according to transit advocates and experts, lies in public transportation. Because as our roads are widened to their absolute max and become filled to the brim with vehicles, there’s only so much traffic that can be moved efficiently. But although a better...