‘The Arts are Life Itself’
Opera Orlando continues to be an essential part of the community, offering entertainment opportunities and educational opportunities for all. Opera Orlando continues to be an essential part of the community, offering educational opportunities and entertainment opportunities for all. Heading into its 10th season, Opera Orlando is looking back on its tremendous growth and ahead to... Read More
Healthy Smiles
Dr. Jeffrey J. Sevor and his team at Central Florida Periodontics & Implantology utilize the latest technology and techniques to provide periodontal care to patients in a relaxed, safe environment. Dr. Jeffrey J. Sevor finds it troubling when people who struggle with health issues do not recognize oral health’s connection to their general well-being. “It’s not common... Read More
The Whole Picture
At Wholistic Dental Center, Dr. Wendi Wardlaw knows that a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. Proper dental care can play a large role in one’s overall systemic health, and someone who has been teaching that message for some time is Dr. Wendi Wardlaw, an accomplished area dentist who for more than three decades has worked tirelessly to educate her patients that “A Healthy... Read More
Imagining the Possibilities
Imagine Orthodontic Studio customizes treatment and products to help create radiant smiles—and stylish ones, too. Any kind of dental work may be intimidating, but Imagine Orthodontic Studio’s main priority is to replace patients’ anxiety with feelings of comfort, confidence and enjoyment. By incorporating innovative tools and technology, employing a cheerful team and offering... Read More
More Than a Diploma
Amid pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate Continuum School, Windermere Preparatory School strives to support students as they grow into independent critical thinkers with compassionate world views. Open-Minded. Communicators. Risk-Takers. Knowledgeable. Inquirers. With an education from Windermere Preparatory School, students are all of these things—and so... Read More
Shaking Things Up
Orlando Shakes’ education programs help children sharpen their artistic talent, both on and off stage, and develop critical skills that will guide them later in life. When he was a boy growing up in South Carolina, Keith Traver once had to choose between two afterschool programs: soccer and theater. He had already played soccer, so he opted for theater. The experience awakened... Read More
Vision, Innovation and Compassion
For more than 45 years, Florida Retina Institute has been at the forefront of groundbreaking retina care and research. For more than four decades, Florida Retina Institute has led the way in specialized retina care—delivering compassionate treatment and advancing research that shapes the future of retinal medicine. With 20 locations across Florida and Georgia and a nationally... Read More
Expert Care is a Call Away
As pioneers in the field of skin care, Dr. Michael Steppie and the providers at Associates in Dermatology take an expert approach to provide the proper treatment. Summertime in Central Florida means a wealth of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, whether that’s taking in the natural beauty of the area, visiting one of the many local attractions or spending an afternoon... Read More
Riding High
With state-of-the-art RVs and a fun and informative podcast, Giant Recreation World is helping customers embrace a new lifestyle. At Giant Recreation World, it’s not just about the destination. The journey is an equally important part of the adventure. A family-owned and–operated business since 1976, the company boasts three locations in Winter Garden, Ormond Beach and Palm... Read More
Edge of Glory
Eagles Edge Toptracer Lounge invites guests to “swing, sip and savor” within an experience where entertainment and dining excellence is par for the course. Omni Resort Orlando at ChampionsGate has taken the ideal retreat a step further with the inclusion of Eagles Edge: a driving range equipped with innovative technology, events, drinking and dining. Better yet, these opportunities... Read More
Optimistic Innovation
Headlands Research Orlando offers cost-free memory assessments, clinical trials and hope to those affected by memory-related diseases. As we age, it’s exceedingly common to begin to experience some form of memory loss. Memory loss can be frustrating and terrifying for those going through it and arduous for caretakers, but there is hope within innovation. Headlands Research... Read More
Compassionate Care for Kids
Pediatrics is just one of the specialties offered at Community Health Centers, which provides affordable treatment for the whole family at each of its 16 locations in Central Florida. Throughout a career in medicine, Dr. Jocelyn Pichardo has always been committed to the idea that every member of a community deserves quality and compassionate care that is personalized to his or... Read More
A Helping Hand
The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County connects families to essential services and resources to ensure children’s long-term success and well-being. Every family is unique, and when it comes to parenting, there is not a universal approach. With an overwhelming amount of information instantly available at our fingertips, internet advice can be difficult to navigate. There... Read More
Love and Support
BrightStart Pediatrics helps medically fragile children thrive in a caring, nurturing environment. When Linda Brown first opened the doors to BrightStart Pediatrics in 2003, she knew she could make a lasting impact in the Central Florida community by helping families with medically fragile children find the love, care and support they desperately need. More than two decades later,... Read More
Building Blocks
Quest Kids Academy provides children with autism and other special needs a supportive environment that encourages individual growth and increases independence. A child’s formative years are vital for their cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. But for those diagnosed with autism, the range of challenges they encounter on a daily basis can create significant struggles... Read More
A Team Effort
Using a collaborative approach, the Nemours Children’s Health Digestive Disorders and Gastrointestinal Surgery Center helps kids with complex conditions receive life-changing care. There is perhaps no greater feeling for a parent than to see their children thriving in school and enjoying sports or hobbies side by side with their peers. But for those youngsters suffering from... Read More
Adventure Awaits
With state-of-the-art RVs and a dedicated golf cart division, Giant Recreation World is helping customers embrace a new lifestyle. At Giant Recreation World, it’s not just about the destination. The journey is an equally important part of the adventure. A family-owned and –operated business since 1976, the company boasts three locations in Winter Garden, Ormond Beach and Palm... Read More
On Your Side
Shady Grove Fertility accompanies patients throughout every step of their individualized, family-building journeys. Consulting a fertility specialist involves sensitive physical and emotional under-takings, and that is why the best care is patient-centric, customized and empathetic. The physicians at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) are committed to providing patients with in-depth,... Read More
Save Your Skin
Dr. Michael Steppie and the providers at Associates in Dermatology have spent decades educating the community about establishing a consistent skin care routine. Springtime in Central Florida means a wealth of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, whether that’s taking in the natural beauty of the area, visiting one of the many local attractions or spending an afternoon on... Read More
Traveling in Style
For those longing to enter into the RV lifestyle, Giant Recreation World offers a top-of-the-line fleet, rental options, a VIP camping club and decades of industry experience. With summer fast approaching, folks are eagerly anticipating their seasonal getaways for some much-needed R&R. But instead of hitting the beach this year, many folks are instead opting for a new adventure—hitting... Read More
Living the High Life
The LifeWealth Group curates a guided plan alongside families by synthesizing their time, talent, treasure, impact and legacy. Saving for the future to secure the lifestyle desired—and earned—has become increasingly difficult with a constantly fluctuating economy. After all, there are a multitude of factors to consider and to plan for, and the average individual may not have... Read More
