Prioritizing Pet Health
As 21st-century pets have enjoyed a rise in status as bona-fide family members, Central Florida’s veterinary professionals care for their animal patients with that same loving compassion. Long gone are the days when cats were exclusively outdoor animals and dogs spent their nights in bare-bones outdoor accommodations. Today’s animal companions are lovingly spoiled with stuffed-full... Read More
Lessons Learned
Central Florida professionals share their experiences and advice for future generations. Central Florida is known for its variety of successful industries: health care, entertainment, education, connectivity and more. That success is rooted in the diverse experiences that amalgamate in The Sunshine State to form communities that thrive with innumerable vocations. Orlando Family... Read More
The Age of Elegance
Iconic actress Michelle Pfeiffer continues to turn heads with her graceful style, her brave movie roles and her clean fragrance line. Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Shutterstock Michelle Pfeiffer has always had that rare combination: timeless glamour with a quiet strength. From her breakout performance in Scarface to her luminous turn in The Fabulous Baker Boys, her ability to disappear... Read More
A Foundation of Excellence
At Montverde Academy, students succeed in academics and develop a strong moral compass to ready them for life beyond school. Montverde Academy is preparing students for the future both in and out of the classroom. “Our community is a network of students, families and faculty working together. In this environment, students feel safe to take appropriate risks, try new activities... Read More
Beyond the Eye Chart
What’s new in retina care, why it matters and how Florida Retina Institute can help. What if the most important part of your eye exam isn’t the chart you read, but the questions you ask and the technology behind the scenes? In today’s rapidly evolving field of retina care, science is transforming how we detect, treat and even prevent vision loss. From gene therapy and long-lasting... Read More
A Focus on Family
Lake Eola Charter School’s cohesive, family-like learning environment brings students, parents and faculty together for success. “We’re a family.” This sentiment is what Lake Eola Charter School (LECS) Director Joey Parrish says drives everything they do at the tuition-free public school located in the heart of Orlando. It’s a standard they not only hold their students... Read More
Extreme Makeover
Foundation Academy continues to make significant updates and additions to its three campuses while staying true to the Christ-centered and values-based education for which it has long been known. Every January, Foundation Academy (FA)—one of the premier private, Christian schools in Florida—brings the staff and families from all three of its campuses together for a special... Read More
One Team, Countless Successful Outcomes
By combining talent, technology and a culture of teamwork, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida advances its goal of remaining a leader in pediatric neurology and neurosurgical care that proactively pioneers new treatments and diagnostic methods. Before becoming the newest neurosurgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Myron Rolle, MD, played football both at Florida... Read More
Education for the Future
Area colleges and universities sound off about how they’re supporting a modern student body’s social, academic and career goals. Ask any college what their most in-demand majors are today, and you’ll get answers as varied as the niches that Florida’s many four-year colleges fill to launch the individual trajectories of not only in-state students but also those drawn in from... Read More
Seeing the Big Picture
Proper eye health starts with routine exams and recognizing issues before symptoms arise. It would seem obvious that having good vision is imperative for our daily routines and living a high quality of life, yet too often proper eye health is an afterthought. With an aging population leading to an increase in vision loss and eye diseases, routine screenings have perhaps never... Read More
Ahead of the Curve
Headlands Research Orlando specializes in diverse clinical trials and programs to help those affected by memory loss. With the upcoming holiday season presenting opportunities for extended families to connect, it is the best time to collaborate with one another on how to best support a loved one experiencing cognitive changes. Early signs of a neurodegenerative disease may be subtle... Read More
In a League of Their Own
Meet some of Central Florida’s standout student-athletes who promise to make this winter sports season a memorable one thanks to their talent and determination. Joe Philon, Montverde Academy boys basketball A 6-foot-8 senior forward, Philon is ranked 38th in the nation by ESPN among 2026 prospects and is being recruited by the likes of Florida State, Minnesota and Texas A&M.... Read More
Compliments to the Chefs
Thanks to a strategic partnership that has elevated the local dining scene, Orlando restaurants are buzzing with locals and visitors alike. It’s no secret that Orlando is the country’s top tourist destination, attracting tens of millions of visitors from around the globe each year. They may come for the abundant sunshine, the theme parks and other nearby attractions, or perhaps... Read More
In Just a Few Words
Several area notables from various walks of life describe Orlando the best they can in five words or less. There is no denying that Orlando and its surrounding area is a wonderful place to live, work and play. From the local neighborhoods where civic pride runs deep to the amusement parks and other attractions that draw crowds from near and far, The City Beautiful has something... Read More
A Quick Study: The 2025 Private High School Report Card
With another school year upon us and children back in the classroom, it’s time for Orlando Family Magazine to take a closer look at how some of the region’s leading private high schools are preparing students for academic success. We worked directly with the schools to obtain key information in areas like average SAT scores, tuition rates, student-to-teacher ratios and more.... Read More
Inspired Design
Inspired Closets Orlando elevates the experience of creating custom closets with a game-changing technology that permits a walk-through of each newly designed space before it has been built. An augmented-reality tool known as Envision “makes it easier for people to decide how to move forward with the closet we’ve designed for them,” says Gary Mitchem, founder of Inspired Closets... Read More
Prioritizing Women’s Health
Central Florida’s dedicated providers are helping local residents enjoy a better quality of life through medical advancements addressing common issues. As the husband-and-wife team behind Svelte Medical Weight Loss, Richard Bragg, MD, and Susie Bragg, RN, BSN, have not only made functional and anti-aging medicine a focus of their practice, but they also embrace those principles... Read More
All Grown Up
Former childhood star Elle Fanning continues to stand out by choosing daring and unique roles that showcase her full acting range. Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock Elle Fanning has grown up on screen. Born in Conyers, Georgia, in April 1998, she was already acting before most children her age had learned to write in full sentences. The younger sister of Dakota Fanning, Elle... Read More
‘A Heart for the Community’
Driven by their own experiences and desire to care for others, the team behind Feed and Fortify tirelessly tackles the issues that most impact their youngest neighbors. It’s easy to take things for granted when you’ve never been without the bare necessities of modern amenities. But the individuals that Feed and Fortify serves—as well as much of the team driving the nonprofit... Read More
A Foundation of Faith
The First Academy prepares students to succeed not only in academics, but also as Christian leaders. At The First Academy (TFA), faith comes first. But that doesn’t mean that excellence in academics, athletics or the fine arts has to take a back seat. At TFA, students from preschool through 12th grade are known, nurtured, and challenged through its Traditional College Prep, Hybrid... Read More
Love Story
If you’re currently engaged like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Orlando Family Magazine’s annual wedding guide can assist with each detail for the wedding of your wildest dreams. Photo Courtesy: Bellamore Studio From selecting a venue, food and a dress to settling essential details like music, flowers and a color scheme—planning such a joyful moment can be a high-stress time.... Read More
