Raising the Bar
Meet eight local student-athletes ready to make an impact this fall. Onix Ortiz, Windermere boys cross country A senior, Ortiz placed 11th in the 4A state finals last year with a time of 16:17.62 to go with a seventh at regions and a runner-up at districts. Also a standout during spring track, he is poised for a big final season. OFM: Has it hit you that this is your last year of... Read More
An Evening in Spain
Tapa Toro offers a culinary journey of Spanish Flavors and culture in the heart of Central Florida. Tapa Toro is conveniently located at ICON Park off International Drive. Opened in 2015, the restaurant is known for its traditional Spanish cuisine that is set alongside nightly flamenco dancing. Having traveled to Spain many times to visit relatives who call this beautiful country... Read More
A Solution for Stubborn Body Fat
YMD Body Sculpt can help you achieve the physique that you’ve been striving for. Dr. Ruth Hill Yeilding is well-known in the community for her facial plastic surgery practice YMD Eye & Face, where she’s helped thousands of patients achieve the look they desire with surgical interventions such as facelifts and eyelid lifts. Dr. Yeilding is also known for being a gentle and... Read More
Top Physicians 2019
254 of Orlando’s leading medical minds. From the pediatricians who keep our children in good health, to the family doctors and specialists that play a direct role in our daily lives, Central Florida is full of leading medical providers making a difference. For our annual Top Physicians list we turned to our readers and asked them for some help and in turn we received thousands... Read More
Getting Personal
Seventeen-year-old performer and Lake Nona native Alyssa Raghu on her recent stint on season 17 of American Idol, admiring Elton John and her newly released single “Criminal.” 1. I never really had that “aha” moment of wanting to become a singer. It was always just a part of me. It grew as I got older into what it is now and I’m so grateful for that. 2. My most memorable... Read More
A Ray of Hope
At just 8 years old, Lucy Dicocco is already making a huge impact with her initiative to help Orlando’s homeless population. Lucy DiCocco, like most 8-year-olds, is constantly on the lookout for candy or other sweet treats. What makes her different from other third-graders, however, is that the chocolate bars or brownies she finds are not for herself. They are actually for a group... Read More
Settling In
With Italian-inspired dishes and a relaxed atmosphere, Sette is making itself at home here in Orlando. Sette (pronounced Se-TAY) opened in Ivanhoe Village in March, taking over the space that formerly housed Stir and before that Nova; the former lasted for seven months while the latter stuck it out for about a year and a half. Suffice it to say, restaurants have not had much staying... Read More
Ready to Entertain
With a new homewares line and upcoming return to television, Patricia Heaton is back to doing what she does best. Patricia Heaton doesn’t really know the definition of downtime. Having just wrapped nine seasons of The Middle last year, the Emmy-winning actress is doing anything but sitting idly by. This fall, she’ll return to the world of television comedy as the star of a... Read More
Family First
We take a look at some of the key issues facing parents today and speak to the experts who can help navigate through the uncertainty. For our second annual parenting guide we wanted to focus on areas that hit close to home for many households: family fun, education, health care and special needs. As a parent, it’s easy to feel the weight of every decision you make concerning your... Read More
Moving Forward
When it comes to getting around in Central Florida, commuting by car is the option most residents choose. And maybe that’s not surprising considering Orlando was always designed for car travel between the far-flung suburbs, the strip malls and the giant parking lots. But while the city’s past may be about cars and highways, the future, according to transit advocates and experts,... Read More
Getting Personal
Winner of the Orlando Museum of Art’s Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, Edison Peñafiel on why he uses multimedia installations, how migrating to the United States has shaped his outlook and what he’s working on next. 1. Just being included in the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA), with all the artists and their works, is a great... Read More
A Man of Many Faces
Impressionist Frank Caliendo brings his frenetic style of comedy back to the Orlando Improv this month. When he’s actually being himself—and not a celebrity like John Madden, Al Pacino or President George W. Bush—Frank Caliendo has a calm and laid-back persona, and it is easy to see that his reputation as one of the friendliest people in comedy is well earned. But even... Read More
Green Cuisine
Leading the way in upscale plant-based cuisine, Proper & Wild offers diners healthy, satisfying plates. If there were ever a right time to open an upscale plant-based restaurant serving healthy eats in Orlando, it’s certainly now. With “wellness” becoming the most commodified buzzword on the planet and more chefs and restaurants embracing entrées that give veggies a starring... Read More
Ready to Rock
Rob Thomas shows no signs of slowing down as he returns to the spotlight with his fourth solo album and a new tour. When Rob Thomas first popped up on the music scene in the early ’90s as the frontman for Matchbox Twenty, the industry was in a much different place. Record stores were thriving as fans regularly lined up to purchase cassettes and CDs, MTV still played videos, online... Read More
Best of the Best 2019
Each year, we like to take inventory of some of Orlando’s BESTS. From the best food to the best shops to the best places for pampering yourself to the best activities for family fun. After a number of years of packing our Best of the Best list with all this goodness, you’d think we’d have run out of recommendations by now? But as always, compiling this feature reminds us that... Read More
Coveted Communities: Top Towns 2019
A look at Central Florida’s best towns and neighborhoods. Living in Central Florida is a blessing in itself in that there are so many communities here that provide everything a resident could be looking for: top-performing schools, walkability, beautiful parks—the list could go on and on. With that in mind, we decided to take a look around the ’hood to see how some of the... Read More
Men of the Year 2019
These 13 individuals go above and beyond to make their communities a better place to live. The box office success of Avengers: Endgame makes it obvious that America loves a super hero. But not all heroes carry a mystical hammer or an indestructible shield in a quest to save the world. Some are simply committed to making a difference in their own communities, whether that means spreading... Read More
A Taste of Revelry
Jaleo doesn’t miss a beat with its tasty tapas and festive atmosphere. The first Jaleo opened its doors in Washington, D.C., in 1993. Since then the restaurant has expanded the brand into Maryland, Virginia and Nevada, and now it’s made its way to Central Florida with the opening of its fifth location at Disney Springs this past March. Jaleo, which is a Spanish word for revelry,... Read More
Getting Personal
Spectrum News 13 chief meteorologist Bryan Karrick on living his dream, the people he looks up to the most and his affinity for watching Top Chef. 1. I’ve wanted to be a meteorologist since I was 4 years old. As a kid, I vividly remember the first severe storm I witnessed, and after that, I wanted to know how storms formed. Growing up I remember prepping and delivering mock weathercasts... Read More
Cutest Babies Photo Contest
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A Happy Place
With a successful acting career and a fulfilling home life, Kristen Bell has plenty of reasons these days to feel good. In Hollywood, Kristen Bell is a popular actress whose ever-evolving career continues to take her to new heights. But at home, she’s not unlike many other women: a supportive wife and dedicated mother to two young daughters, embroiled in the day-to-day responsibilities... Read More
