The Turn of a City’s Century

The City of Ocoee is celebrating 100 years of history and advancement with exciting centennial events throughout the year. In the spring of 1925, The City of Ocoee was a small, agricultural township of 820 settlers; now, 100 years later, it is a vibrant community of 51,186 residents. To commemorate the transition from Ocoee’s origins in citrus cultivation to an urbanized downtown,... Read More

Your Vets for 70 Years

Winter Park Veterinary Hospital prioritizes a team approach in caring for pets ranging from dogs and cats to iguanas and rats, all while building great relationships with their families. Veterinary medicine has seen some incredible advancements since the original incarnation of Winter Park Veterinary Hospital opened its doors in 1955. But its current owners have remained steadfast... Read More

Exceeding Expectations

Fiorella Preparatory School blends curriculum with community so that well-rounded students are on track to become cultured, fulfilled and empathetic individuals. Today it’s commonly recognized that education should not take a one-size-fits-all approach. While research demonstrates that different individuals can respond better to alternative learning styles and environments, not... Read More

Giving it the Old College Try

For many prospective students, the final decision on where to attend college comes down to their experiences during a campus visit. With an average yearly college cost of $38,270 nationally, choosing the right place to spend the next four years (and possibly beyond) is a very important decision. On-campus visits often play a big part in admission decisions for a reason—they’re... Read More

Keeping Up with the Kids

Children’s health providers offer insight into how to best care for your little ones. Raising children is a beautiful journey, but the road traveled is certainly not without its challenges. While every parent wants to see their child grow to become happy and healthy individuals, no one can predict the future and what unexpected issues may arise. Restless nights spent worrying... Read More

A Natural Part of Life

While the stigma and discomfort associated with discussions about death have diminished to some degree in recent years, it’s still a tough conversation for many to initiate. But having those difficult conversations sooner rather than later yields the preparedness, presence and peace of mind that make facing one’s mortality an easier reality for everyone. In the past few years,... Read More

Polished Plates

When it comes to main courses, these 20 dynamic dishes leave us hungry for more. Il Mulino We’ve all been there. You sit down at the table at one of your favorite restaurants, begin to peruse the menu and find yourself stuck on what to order because there are just too many enticing entrées demanding your attention. To help ease the burden, we visited some of our favorite restaurants... Read More

Never Give Up

Oscar winner William Goldenberg aims to inspire with his directorial debut, Unstoppable. When William Goldenberg was growing up, he learned how to multitask while working at his dad’s deli. He didn’t know it at the time, but it turns out the deli was an ideal training ground for making movies. “It was good training for multitasking when I was an assistant film editor, where... Read More

Changing the Narrative

Thanks to dental and orthodontic professionals who are dedicated to improving comfort and convenience, many patients are no longer as anxious about their appointments as they used to be. As a young girl growing up in Brazil, Dr. Anna Palombini was the rare child who had no butterflies in her stomach whatsoever when it came time for a dental checkup. Coming from a family full of... Read More

Back in Familiar Territory

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger returns for her first movie role in six years, playing beloved character Bridget Jones for the fourth time. Photo by Startraks Photo/Shutterstock Renée Zellweger was born in 1969 in Texas, to a Norwegian mother and a Swiss father, and found interest in acting while participating in a high school drama club. Upon graduating, she decided against... Read More

Awesome Attorneys 2025

When faced with a tough legal situation, be it a financial matter, a family dispute or perhaps a business transaction, finding the right attorney for the job is crucial. That is why each year we ask the region’s law firms and our readers to identify and nominate those professionals known for producing results while prioritizing their clients’ best interests. This year’s list... Read More

Best of Home & Garden

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Preventing a Tragedy

Local experts sound off on what the public should know for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking isn’t a new problem, but the combination of awareness campaigns, jarring headlines, and survivors finding both the support and strength to share their stories has brought increased attention to the issue. Myths persist around the topic, though, and those committed... Read More

A Nightmare Reality

As a uniquely American epidemic, schools across the nation maintain an urgency to keep their campuses safe with evolving safety protocols and active shooter drills. For the entirety of this generation of students’ lifetimes, they have had to face a stark reality: the possibility of gun violence at school. In fact, firearms have been the leading cause of death among American children... Read More

All Creatures Great and Small

The vets who love your pets discuss trends, tools and topics influencing the practice of veterinary medicine today. For more and more households, bringing a pet into your home doesn’t mean getting a working dog whose domain is a backyard doghouse or a free-roaming outdoor cat to deal with unwanted vermin: It means welcoming them as a veritable part of the family, with a place... Read More

Withstanding the Winter

While the holidays are a cheerful time for some, many others face a season of gloominess, which they may feel is at odds with their surroundings. During the holiday season, many people struggle with a heightened sense of anxiety and depression. Despite winter’s joyous attribution, the holidays instantly trigger memories, and the focus on family and friends may instigate reflection... Read More

Music Man

“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Kevin Kuhn, a guitarist, composer, and Broadway musician, took this nugget of advice—often attributed to Mark Twain—to heart. Kuhn grew up in a musical home; his father, Joe, was a performer, arranger, and record producer, while his mother, Anna Marie, was a prima donna soprano for the Philadelphia... Read More

A Clearer Vision

The importance of being proactive when it comes to eye health Routine health checkups are important for any number of reasons, but certainly because they can potentially detect underlying issues that need to be addressed before a health concern can manifest into a full-blown health scare. Unfortunately, when it comes to eye health, too many folks disregard the need for regular... Read More

Jazzed Up

In his latest work of historical fiction, novelist Don Swaim explores the culture and chaos of the Roaring Twenties. Don Swaim, a storyteller since childhood, exhibits a particular talent for writing historical fiction one might describe as “thrilling and engrossing.” For evidence, look no further than his most recent novel, Jitterbuggin’ with the Renaissance: A Jazz Age Epic.... Read More

Southern Charm

Broadcaster Ashlyn Sullivan, a Florida native, has won over the demanding sports fans of Philadelphia with her dogged work ethic and in-depth coverage of the Flyers and Eagles. The answer is always yes. That philosophy has served Ashlyn Sullivan well during her quick and impressive rise up the ranks in the demanding industry of sports broadcasting, whether it meant accepting gymnastics... Read More

A True Inspiration

After climbing the ladder of success, these extraordinary local women share words of wisdom to empower the next generation of female leaders. While women continue to shatter the glass ceiling and create new opportunities for themselves and others, the fact of the matter is there is still work to be done in order to find true equality to their male counterparts. Across the Greater... Read More