Around the Neighborhood
A look at what’s new around the area and what local leaders of some of Greater Orlando’s most favored communities say is needed to move forward from the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a challenge for Central Florida’s cities and localities. For one thing, public officials must balance the health and safety of residents with the need to keep the local economy... Read More
Visitors Welcome
Orlando’s tourism industry looks to bounce back from the pandemic. For just about everyone who walks through the gates at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom—whether 5 years old or 50, a first-time visitor or an annual pass holder—there is something special about turning the corner on Main Street U.S.A. and approaching Cinderella’s Castle. For more than two months, however,... Read More
Lifting the Burden
Central Florida’s mental health providers aim to improve our well-being, especially in times of crisis. Dialogue about mental health has increasingly been encouraged in society over the past few years as the stigma surrounding the topic lessens. History has shown more people seek resources after traumatic events occur, and this current pandemic experience will be no different,... Read More
Storm Watch
Hurricane season is here and meteorologists are expecting a busy one. Here in the Sunshine State, hurricane season has begun and forecasters are predicting that we’re going to see an above average number of storms—from tropical cyclones to possibly a few hurricanes—form in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. One... Read More
Highlight Your Graduating Senior!
Cutest Babies Photo Contest
Is your newborn so darn cute that you can’t help but spend your days filling up your phone with adorable pictures? We’d love to see them! Share your favorite photos in our Cutest Babies contest below and you could be featured in an upcoming issue of Orlando Family Magazine. This form has expired. Read More
Rising to the Occasion
Gal Gadot proves she’s a Wonder Woman in more ways than one. You won’t find many movie stars with the following credentials: army soldier, martial arts expert and national beauty pageant winner. But upon meeting Gal Gadot, it’s easy to see how the pieces of the puzzle all fit. A former Miss Israel, her ebullient personality and charismatic nature immediately convince you... Read More
The Pandemic Puzzle
Now in the thick of the COVID-19 outbreak, Central Floridians are beginning to put together the pieces that will give them a clearer picture of what lies ahead. For many under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order, life over the past month has been made up of social distancing, restaurant takeout, closed down schools and businesses, and anxiousness over what happens next. Unfortunately,... Read More
Super Women
Each year we highlight some of the women who are helping to make Orlando a better place. This year’s group of 15 ladies are doing just that. Chosen for their tenacity, kindness and charitable contributions, these ladies inspire us and we hope they inspire you too. Catherine Steck Mcmanus As president and CEO for Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, McManus... Read More
Getting Personal
Newspaper columnist Scott Maxwell on cutting his teeth as a city hall reporter, meeting his wife at a hoedown and the issue he thinks deserves the attention of Central Floridians. When I was a kid I wanted to be a newspaperman. I don’t know why, but I always found the profession intoxicating. When I was little, I’d go to my father’s office and churn out mimeographed copies... Read More
Taste Test
De La Vega’s array of tantalizing tapas takes you on a culinary journey through Latin America. Mano De La Vega and his sister, Nora, moved to the United States from Mexico City to open their first eponymous restaurant in Deland about 15 years ago. According to the restaurant’s website, the siblings’ desire for creating Latin American inspired dishes further grew through marriage—Nora... Read More
Leading the Way
The housing marketplace can be tricky to navigate, whether you are a buyer or a seller. Luckily, Central Florida is replete with trusted real estate professionals who can guide you through the process with valuable expertise and experience. The names of the agents, attorneys, brokers and more on this list are known for their track record of producing favorable results for their... Read More
Special Deliveries
Heart 2 Heart Birth Center offers women the opportunity to give birth naturally in a warm, comfortable setting. Expectant mothers understandably run the gamut of emotions during their pregnancies—from excitement to nervousness to trepidation—and all of those feelings are perfectly normal whether they are preparing to deliver their first baby or their fifth. Along with the support... Read More
Be Featured! Photo Call for Entries
Whether it was a family dinner, a trip to the park, or an endearing childhood moment, we’d like you to share your best photos taken in Greater Orlando! These can simply be photos of your family and friends having fun locally. Selected pictures will appear in an upcoming issue of Orlando Family Magazine. * Submit Your Image Max... Read More
Orlando Family’s Top Pets 2020
We are wagging our tails over the results of our Top Pets Photo Contest! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent laoreet, nulla a pulvinar consequat, mi nulla fermentum est, eu dapibus libero risus sit amet urna. Nullam lorem lacus, consequat at tincidunt et, mollis vitae neque. Sed rutrum finibus diam eget tempor. Vestibulum est nunc, hendrerit at... Read More
Making a Difference, One Baby at a Time
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Florida lead physician and medical director Dr. George Patounakis helps patients fulfill their dreams of becoming parents through compassionate, personalized care and the most advanced treatment When it comes to growing a family, everyone has their own ideals, wants and desires, but when problems arise—such as infertility or trouble getting... Read More
Loving Life
Through family and friendship, as well as her art, Amanda Seyfried opens her heart. No matter where her career takes her, Amanda Seyfried believes it is possible to go home again. She may have become a household name as star of stage and screen, but she says returning to her roots—specifically, to her hometown on the edge of the Philadelphia suburbs—has had a nurturing effect. The... Read More
The Challenge Ahead
Central Floridians are feeling the effect of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but leaders from all across the community are determined to return to a sense of normalcy. There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly had a profound effect on our daily lives. And as health care, business and community leaders are rapidly working around the clock to try and... Read More
Thrills & Chills
A FastPass for all the newest attractions at Orlando’s theme parks. Year after year, Walt Disney World Resorts and Universal Orlando keep us on our toes, revealing slices of info about new attractions and immersive experiences that we can look forward to soon having in our own backyard. And some exciting things are happening with the biggest announcement being that Universal plans... Read More
Animal Lovers
Our pets are like members of the family, which is why finding the right veterinarian is not a task to be taken lightly. The Greater Orlando region is filled with compassionate doctors who go the extra mile to ensure the long-term health and wellbeing of every animal they come across, making their work less of a job and more of a passion. Find out which trusted professionals our... Read More
Getting Personal
Local musician Beth McKee on writing songs, her career path and the founding of Swamp Sistas. I grew up in Jackson, Miss., and have lived as an adult in Austin, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I came to Orlando in 1997 to help my husband care for his aging Cuban mother and uncle. After caring for them for several years, we decided to make Orlando... Read More
