Trailblazer

Tim McGraw is a damn fine American—humble, heartfelt and wholly unafraid of a hard day’s work. This Louisiana native grew up writing poetry and riding rodeo, two seemingly disparate experiences that helped shape him into one of America’s brightest stars in music, TV and film. It is quite fitting that renowned screenwriter Taylor Sheridan asked this living embodiment of the American dream to portray James Dutton in the Paramount+ series 1883. Dutton, after all, was a man who (much like McGraw himself) lived by principles rooted in love, dedication and grit. A prequel to the Paramount Network...

2022 Men of the Year

In addition to all of the entertainment options, the arts and culture offerings and the beautiful weather that make living in Central Florida such a delight, we are also blessed to have a seemingly endless supply of residents who consistently put others before themselves. It is our honor every June to shine a spotlight on some of them with our annual Men of the Year story. Whether they are dedicating their careers to life-changing services, volunteering in their free time to affect change or inspiring others to give back, these distinguished gentlemen do not do what they do for awards or recognition,...

In Control of Your Health

Going to the doctor is a task that many adults put off, but men especially. A 2019 study by the Cleveland Clinic showed that 60% of men don’t go regularly, choosing to wait until they are seriously ill. This only does a disservice to their health, however, and physicians say delayed visits could mean diagnoses go overlooked and untreated. Dr. Benjamin Kaplan, an internal medicine specialist at Orlando Health Medical Group, has witnessed this phenomenon firsthand. “Men can be among the more reluctant to come to see a doctor. Men are still fearful of the unknown. What if they find out they...