JUST ONE QUESTION
As Father’s Day nears, there’s no better time to remember that special man in your life for his loving heart, wise advice, helping hand and best of all that corny sense of humor. So, we wanted to know: What is your best dad joke? We asked these Central Floridians and here’s what they had to say. Erik Garbus, local performer “Why is Buzz Lightyear so good at math? He can... Read More
GETTING PERSONAL
Orlando resident Yuko Matsuzaki, a long distance swimmer and International Marathon Swimming Hall of Famer, on her Guinness World Record, admirable persistence and future goals. I was almost cut from my high school swim team, in Tokyo, Japan, for swimming too slow. That motivated me to work harder. I made sure I was always the first to arrive at practice and the last to leave.... Read More
Home Front
By the Numbers: $400,000 The amount donated by cosmetic company L’Oréal USA to the onePULSE Foundation’s 49 Legacy Scholarship Program. The donation will provide four annual beauty scholarships in perpetuity, in honor of four of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting who pursued careers in the beauty industry. 26th Orlando International Airport’s ranking of the... Read More
Defying History
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Jenni L. Walsh can certainly relate to this truism. She spends her days—and, more often, her nights—in the glow of her computer, dreaming up vivid characters and the tribulations those characters need to grow, learn and change the world around them. Walsh once enjoyed a fruitful career as a copywriter... Read More
Taking the Right Steps
It’s well known that when it comes to men, there are a lot of places they’d rather be than inside of a doctor’s office. Unlike their female counterparts, males are more reluctant to look after their personal health and often put off medical visits, opting instead to manage symptoms or simply live with the pain. But, of course, that “manly” mentality can lead to even bigger... Read More
Orlando Family Star
STAR EXECUTIVE Henry Lim Henry Lim Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed Henry Lim to its board of directors. A Maitland-based immigration attorney, Lim belongs to the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State University before going... Read More
It Just Takes One Storm
A disturbance with the potential to become the year’s first named tropical storm developed in the Atlantic Ocean days before the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) formally issued its predictions for the 2021 hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Florida-based division of NOAA/National Weather Service dedicated to tracking and predicting... Read More
Special Guest
Billed as the largest humanitarian event in Florida history, the Special Olympics USA Games will arrive in Orlando 13 months from now and are expected to bring over 4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers and 125,000 spectators to the City Beautiful. Sanford’s own Brittany Tagliareni will almost certainly be one of the stars of the show, wowing fans both with her dominance on the tennis... Read More
Short and Sweet
Whether you’re looking for a quick family getaway that’ll please everyone without busting your budget, an outdoor excursion beyond the beach, a romantic day trip that spares no expenses or anything in between, there’s a wealth of options to choose from throughout The Sunshine State—all within a few hours of the Greater Orlando area. Boca Raton Situated on Florida’s southeastern... Read More
Palate & Side Dish
TOP FIVE: TACOS SWEET POTATO TACO At Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food Universal CityWalk This unique taco has a crispy shell, filled with roasted sweet potatoes, almond chile salsa, fried corn and scallions. It’s topped with non-dairy cheese, making it an excellent vegan alternative. TACOS AL PASTOR At La Fiesta Mexican Grill Crystal Lake Shopping Center A customer favorite,... Read More
Power Trip
It’s a Saturday evening in Orlando in March and one of the Power Rangers is checking in from the future via Zoom. OK, so it’s actually Hunter Deno, who only plays a Power Ranger on TV, and she’s not really from the future, but it is already Sunday morning where she is on the other side of the globe. Since September, the Windermere native has been living in New Zealand... Read More
A Teaching Moment
When the pandemic first struck in March 2020, Central Florida school districts had little time to waste as they quickly adapted to the new reality of remote learning. After spending the summer months fine-tuning plans for how to better approach the uncertainty surrounding this school year, there are still challenges to deal with even as schools slowly start to creep back to normal.... Read More
The Queen of Latin Cuisine
Over the years, world-renowned chef Lorena Garcia has worn many hats. Born in Venezuela, she first started her career in law. It was not long, though, before her true passion for cooking took over and propelled her into becoming one of today’s most recognized and celebrated chefs. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University,... Read More
On the Home Front
It’s no secret that the housing marketplace has been hotter than ever during the pandemic. Record-low interest rates and limited inventory have homes moving from “for sale” to “sold” in no time. That’s great news if you’re listing your property, but a little trickier when you’re looking for a new place to call home. But there’s help out there and this list of Central... Read More
Super Women 2021
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of lending a helping hand to those around us, and that gestures both large and small can go a long way toward impacting our community. For these 14 local ladies, standing up for what they believe in, assisting people in need and trying to lift up others just seems to come naturally. They have not started nonprofits or... Read More
Reaching for Resources
Spring has brought much hope to the country. More than 200 million vaccine doses have been administered, an increasing number of schools are reopening for in-person learning and families are reuniting after too many months apart. However, just as the COVID-19 pandemic seems as if it’s under control, there is another wave to be aware of, according to mental health professionals. In... Read More
True to Life
Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP/Shutterstock When Kate Winslet first considered playing a detective in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, she knew the role would pose more than a few potential stumbling blocks. To start, she would need to learn how to speak “Delco,” a peculiar accent native to the suburban Philadelphia county. She would also have to go makeup free, walk with a... Read More
Newfound Hope: Advancements in Reproductive Medicine
For those who dream of becoming parents, there is no obstacle too big to overcome in the quest to bring forth their very own bundle of joy. As writer Eda LeShan once said, “A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” However, for many individuals and couples, infertility issues can add major physical, emotional and financial roadblocks... Read More
Let the Good Times Roll
Every spring in our April issue, we love to take a tour of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and the rest of the amazing amusement parks and attractions that make Central Florida one of the entertainment capitals of the world to shine a light on the latest rides, exhibits and events coming to each one in the months ahead. Following the unprecedented closures and changed park... Read More
Prime Performer
From life on Broadway to her iconic performance as the voice of Elsa in Frozen, Idina Menzel has always looked for the next challenge in her career and the multi-talented performer has checked off plenty of boxes along the way. After bursting onto the scene as Maureen in the original cast of Rent, Menzel has gone on to give several memorable stage performances, including a star... Read More
Top-notch Care for Our Furry Friends
Check out this year’s list of Central Florida’s Top Veterinarians. Read More Read More
