Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Many athletes today feel pressured to specialize in one sport from a young age, but there are risks involved, from overuse injuries to mental burnout. Back when he was coaching high school basketball in Washington, D.C., one of Steve Turner’s players was future NCAA hero Kris Jenkins, who went on to hit perhaps the most famous buzzer-beater in March Madness history to lead Villanova... Read More
Growing Up On Her Own Terms
Wednesday made Jenna Ortega a worldwide star before the age of 20, but she is basing her career more on interesting choices than fame. There is something slightly strange about Jenna Ortega’s relationship with fame. On the one hand, she is now one of the most recognizable young actors in the world, having transformed Wednesday Addams into a global phenomenon and followed the... Read More
Here Comes the Bride
Orlando Family Magazine’s annual wedding guide can help ease the stress of planning with helpful recommendations to achieve your perfect day. The many elements that go into planning a wedding can be exciting yet stressful at times. From selecting the perfect venue and food to decor and color palettes, there are many components that are needed to complete the special day. While... Read More
It’s Academic: The 2026 Private High School Report Card
Montverde Academy As a new school year begins, families across Central Florida are once again thinking about the educational opportunities that will help their children thrive. In this year’s Orlando Family Magazine Private High School Report Card, we shine a spotlight on some of the area’s leading schools and the unique ways they prepare students for what comes next. From academic... Read More
Know Your Body
As conversations around women’s health grow, medical advances and a greater focus on listening to patients are helping women get the care they need at every stage of life. The field of women’s health presents multiple challenges for patients and physicians that are not seen in other areas of health care due to a number of biological, societal, cultural and historical factors. While... Read More
Road Rules
As e-bikes become more and more popular, especially with kids, parents are encouraged to learn more about the devices and how to keep their children safe. Alan Duke admits that he has a love-hate relationship with e-bikes. A board member for a local cycling club known as the Florida Freewheelers, Duke has been an avid traditional cyclist for about 15 years and rides at least once... Read More
The 10 Spot: Breakfast Dishes
While there’s been some debate recently about whether or not breakfast is still considered the most important meal of the day, one could easily make the case it’s the most satisfying. For the early risers among us, we crafted this list of 10 dynamite breakfast dishes from across the area full of sweet and savory options that get the day off to a rousing start. Berrylicious... Read More
A New Era of Orthodontics
Sakowitz Smiles combines modern technology with personal expertise to help patients feel confident every step of the way. No one can predict exactly what the orthodontic industry will look like in five years, but you can bet Dr. Scott Sakowitz and his team at Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics will remain at the forefront of orthodontic technology and treatment. “We’re using technology... Read More
Creating a Dental Home
Maitland Pediatric Dentistry is a fun and comfortable place for children to learn healthy dental hygiene practices that continue into adulthood. Teeth are a crucial element of a person’s overall health, especially since adult teeth are a permanent feature of the face once they come in during childhood and early adolescence. Taking care of dental hygiene from an early age is incredibly... Read More
Compassionate Care
Precision Periodontics & Dental Implants delivers highly specialized periodontal and implant treatments in a warmly welcoming environment designed to minimize patient anxiety and yield incredible results. Compassionate oral-health professionals understand that, for many, the lasting impact of a bad dental experience can be a costly and painful one. That’s why the husband-and-wife... Read More
Beyond the Classroom
At Windermere Preparatory School, a focus on academics and real-world experiences extends the educational approach. What does it take to prepare students today for an unpredictable future? At Windermere Preparatory School, the answer is multifaceted and relies on helping nurture students not just with rigorous academics, but also experiential learning opportunities that foster... Read More
Resilience in the Face of Tragedy
As the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 approaches, Orlando Shakes is staging Come From Away to highlight the enduring themes of empathy, resilience and community. As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches this fall, communities across the country will commemorate the anniversary with memorials and tributes. In Orlando, one of the more unique observances comes from... Read More
Learn While Living
The Keystone School was built to give families a flexible, high-quality education—wherever life takes them. The importance of a high-quality education cannot be overstated. It fosters critical thinking, promotes intellectual growth, and equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school, their careers and life. Despite the critical role education plays... Read More
Taking Center Stage
Opera Orlando prepares young singers for the stage through educational and professional-development programs serving a range of ages and experience levels. The arts have always been an essential part of life—it’s the movies we watch, music we listen to and the performances we experience. At Opera Orlando, the arts are very much alive, offering educational programs that allow... Read More
Keeping the Arts Alive
Discover the performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences bringing Central Florida’s stages, galleries and community spaces to life this season. As the fall season approaches, now is the perfect time to start planning how you’ll make the most of the months ahead. Whether you’re excited about art exhibits, live performances, seasonal festivals or cultural experiences,... Read More
Her Boldest Chapter Yet
Anne Hathaway continues to reinvent herself during a busy year that includes three major movie roles while expecting her third child. Anne Hathaway has always been something of a paradox. For an actress whose career spans fairy-tale beginnings, Oscar-winning gravitas and blockbuster spectacle, there remains something distinctly un-Hollywood about her—an openness, a self-awareness... Read More
2026 Top Dentists
Meet Central Florida’s leading dental professionals. With proper dental health playing such a vital role in one’s overall health, it’s important to find a dentist you can rely on no matter if you’re going for a routine check-up, need orthodontic care or a cosmetic adjustment. Fortunately, Greater Orlando is full of highly credible dental professionals who have patients... Read More
Looking the Part
Women in need can get the proper professional attire and necessary career skills to thrive in the workplace with the help of Dress for Success Greater Orlando. As hard as it to believe now after more than a decade of involvement with the organization, Shequila Roberts never actually wanted to go to Dress for Success Greater Orlando in the first place. In fact, she clearly remembers... Read More
Reader’s Choice: Best of the Best 2026
Readers’ Choice: Best of the Best 2026 In our December issue, Orlando Family will present its annual Best of the Best—spotlighting our picks for Greater Orlando’s best food, retail, health & beauty, and lifestyle services—but we also want your input! To nominate your personal bests, just use... Read More
2026 Top Physicians
Finding the right physician can make all the difference—whether you’re searching for a trusted primary care provider, navigating a new diagnosis, seeking specialized treatment or simply looking for a fresh start with a health care professional who fits your needs. Across Central Florida, exceptional doctors are combining medical expertise with a patient-first approach, helping... Read More
High Marks
As a new school year gets underway, we’re once again taking a closer look at the region’s public high schools. Using the latest data from the Florida Department of Education, our annual report card highlights key measures of performance, including average SAT scores, graduation rates and senior class sizes. We’ve also explored the challenges facing Orange County Public Schools... Read More
