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
A Beacon of Help and Hope
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital’s new tele-therapy service is providing people searching for physical, mental and spiritual recovery the ability to participate in treatment from home. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many facets of our daily lives. And, although social distancing measures have pushed us to stay apart, this doesn’t mean that treatment for your mental health... Read More
Delivering Results
The latest advancements and treatments in reproductive medicine give new hope to those struggling with infertility. Having a baby is one of life’s greatest joys for parents, but not all are able to conceive without help. In fact, infertility issues are quite common—one in eight couples has trouble getting pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately,... Read More
Florida Film Academy
Florida Film Academy is excited to announce a series of LIVE, face to face, ONLINE classes beginning the week of April 7th. Classes either meet for 30 minutes or for 1 hour a week and pricing starts at $45 for the course of your choice. Courses are available for kids, teens AND adults! Choices range from Musical Theater Flash Mob for the whole family to get involved in to... 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
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
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
Put Your Best Face Forward
When it comes to dealing with adolescent acne, the experts at Associates in Dermatology take an individualistic approach to provide the proper treatment. There’s a lot about adolescence that can weigh on a teenager’s everyday existence, but one of the biggest growing pains is dealing with acne-prone skin. These unwanted blemishes can cause undue stress and a lack of self-confidence... Read More
Positively Vision Focused
For 40 years, the ophthalmologists and specialists at Florida Retina Institute have been providing comprehensive care for adults and children with vitreoretinal diseases. Your child’s eyes are precious. So when there’s a retinal problem with them, you want to make sure they’re in trusted hands. “The most important thing is to make sure that managing pediatric eye disease... Read More
A Trusted Guide in Times of Trouble
Attorney Maytel Sorondo Bonham has the experience and compassion to help clients navigate through the rough waters of divorce and estate planning. When the happy memories of their wedding day have faded and the promise of a life together is no longer viable, many couples inevitably head down the difficult road to divorce. It can be one of the most challenging experiences a person... Read More
Helping to Heal
Driven by a passion to brighten the lives of sick children, Ryan Seacrest and his foundation give pediatric patients a creative outlet to escape their harsh realities. Ryan Seacrest is certainly no stranger to the public eye. He’s a morning talk show co-host. He has a syndicated radio program. He’s an executive television producer. He replaced Dick Clark as our New Year’s... Read More
Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics
Dr. Scott Sakowitz uses creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to give his patients the smile they’ve always wanted. To Dr. Scott Sakowitz, creating a treatment plan for each of his patients is a little bit like solving a puzzle. “It’s about finding what’s going to be the quickest way to get from point A to point B and what’s going to give the patient the best result,”... Read More
Enriching Lives One Smile at a Time
Orthodontic specialists Dr. William Fravel and Dr. Breck Brewer, the owners of Fravel Brewer Orthodontics, are a community-driven power team that boosts the lives of their patients and community. For more than 30 years, Dr. Fravel has been operating within the Central Florida area helping residents improve their smiles. In 2018, when Dr. Breck Brewer joined Dr. Fravel, their success... Read More
Awesome Attorneys 2020
Across 33 specialties, our readers choose the area’s top lawyers. There’s something to be said about having an attorney you can trust and rely on to put your best interests front and center. Whether your needs are constant or more immediate, Greater Orlando is home to some of the finest legal minds who can assist in personal, commercial or other matters. We tasked our readers... Read More
Building Pathways For The Future
A groundbreaking training program from Digital Arts for Autism offers a clear path forward for arts-minded young adults with autism spectrum disorder. In 2012, the husband-and-wife team of Todd and Gladys West took a gamble on a fledgling enterprise called Elite Animation Academy. They envisioned a vibrant design studio with a noble mission: to develop young minds through the art... Read More
Health and Wellness at Your Fingertips
Patients are in good hands with Associates in Dermatology, which provides top-notch nail care among a wide range of services. There is no doubt that one of the major benefits to living in Central Florida is the ability to enjoy gorgeous weather year-round and take advantage of the many outdoor activities our area has to offer. Whether you’re making a trek to the beach, splashing... Read More
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow
At Orlando Montessori Bilingual Academy, children are given a foundation for independence, problem-solving skills and Spanish that will set them up for success later in life. When children begin attending school, parents may become concerned about where their child will fit into the traditional education model. With so many kids learning in different ways and at different levels,... Read More
Care for the Kids
The rising cost of child care is squeezing the budgets of Greater Orlando families. For many families in Florida, the cost of child care is a significant burden. In fact, it is often a family’s second biggest expense—right behind rent or a mortgage payment. According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a nonprofit think tank, the average annual cost of infant care in Florida... Read More
High Marks: The 2019 Private High School Report Card
Each year, we take a closer look at some of the area’s top private schools to get a better grasp on how these fine academic institutions are shaping their academic approach to help their students achieve new heights. By using information directly obtained from the schools, we gleaned data in key areas like average SAT scores, the percentage of students attending four-year colleges,... Read More
Committed to the Cause
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation provides hope and knowledge for those facing this deadly disease. For the brave women and men on the front lines of the fight against breast cancer, there can be many different inspirations for joining the cause. There are those honoring their mothers, wives or sisters who succumbed to the disease. Some might be thinking about the hopes and dreams... Read More
Lasting Impact
Through life-saving research, education and other vital outreach, Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation gives new hope to families touched by pediatric cancer. Pediatric cancer. For many, the phrase may conjure the familiar image of a child in a wheelchair, perhaps with no hair, looking brave and hopeful about the future. Although such snapshots may at times be accurate, they also... Read More
