Fatal Distraction
After legislators failed to make texting while driving a primary offense, how much worse will Florida’s distracted driving problems get? Only four states in the U.S. do not consider texting while driving a primary offense: Ohio, Nebraska, South Dakota and Florida. In these states, drivers cannot be pulled over and ticketed solely for texting while driving; they must first be... Read More
Palate: Small Plates, Big Flavors
The Spanish word “bulla” (pronounced “boo-ya”) equates to “buzz,” and Bulla Gastrobar generates a lot of it as it sits in the Lakeside Crossing shopping center on the corner of Orlando Avenue and Morse Boulevard in a new trendy area of Winter Park. It is the brainchild of the former owner of Por Fin in Coral Gables, Carlos Centurion. The Centurion Group now has ... Read More
Ready for Anything
From Disney child star to Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan Gosling is comfortable wherever his career takes him. Sifting through Ryan Gosling’s accomplished career thus far, it’s hard to pigeonhole the actor into one specific genre. He’s stolen hears starring in romantic comedies, dazzled in dramatic roles, and of course, showed he’s a bit of a triple threat with his choreographed... Read More
Best of the Best 2018
113 Winners: Retail, Food & Drink / Lifestyle, Health & Beauty / Plus: Reader’s Choice Over the course of the past year, we have scoured Greater Orlando in search of the very finest things it has to offer. From mouthwatering meals and craft cocktails to indulgent spa treatments and fine jewelry, we covered lots of ground and had some very passionate debates in order to... Read More
Home Sweet Home
A look at Central Florida’s top towns and buzzing neighborhoods. Ask someone what they love about living here and undoubtedly you’ll get a mix of responses with one common theme: lots of civic pride. The surrounding communities have lots to offer, from tranquil park settings and buzzworthy restaurants to top-notch schools and cutting-edge medical facilities. With so many great... Read More
Men of the Year 2018
There are a lot more ways to measure a man’s success than by his salary and the material items he possesses. The spirit of giving, caring for others and making a difference are traits that are synonymous with Orlando Family Magazine’s Men of the Year. When it comes to these 15 fine gentlemen, their actions speak louder than their words ever could and they all embrace a responsibility... Read More
A Guiding Light
Oprah Winfrey Continues to Inspire the Next Generation. If there’s a general rule of thumb regarding Oprah Winfrey, it’s that when she talks, you listen. Such was the case at the Golden Globes in January, when she stood on stage and delivered an impassioned speech that catapulted her as the leading charge in the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. It also, if ever briefly, made her... Read More
Super Women
Get to Know These 11 Remarkable Ladies Who Strive to Make Central Florida a Better Place Tere Brun Senior vice president-community core solutions at FIS Brun has been with FIS, a global provider of financial technology solutions, for 29 years. During her tenure, Brun has held multiple leadership roles and she currently leads the FIS Orlando campus of more than 800 employees. Mentoring,... Read More
Around the Greens
A look at some of the area’s finest golf clubs to see what they have to offer. Whether you are a casual golfer who sneaks in a couple of rounds per month, or someone who is passionate about the game and hits the links on a more regular basis, Central Florida is a prime spot to test your skills. Residents and visitors alike are sure to find plenty of courses worthy of a day under... Read More
Greek Mythology
Despite the recent headlines made by area fraternities and sororities, there’s much more to Greek Life than hazing and salacious partying. The formation of the first Greek-lettered association that bears resemblance to today’s fraternities is generally considered to be the Kappa Alpha Society, established at Union College in 1825. Instead of structuring its group around debate... Read More
Side Dish
Restaurant news from throughout Greater Orlando Read More Read More
Southern Charm
Thornton Park’s Soco puts a creative twist on comfort food. Read More Read More
Palate
Top Five: Tacos TUNA TATAKO AT BARTACO, DR. PHILLIPS The tacos and laid back atmosphere of this spot were inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and Southern California, and this taco is definitely reminiscent of the Asian-American cuisine of SoCal. Ancho-crusted tuna is topped with a tangy Asian slaw, all spread upon bibb leaf lettuce. WILD ARGENTINE SHRIMP AT REYES... Read More
Volunteers of the Year
These Central Floridians are making a big difference in the community. Read More Read More
A New Reality
How virtual reality experiences are expanding into arenas beyond just entertainment. Read More Read More
A Matter of Time
Local organizations can only prepare, train and wait until the next terror attack happens. Read More Read More
A Laughing Matter
Kevin Hart went from humble beginnings to become the biggest name in comedy, yet he’s not even close to being satisfied. Read More Read More
Achieving Greatness
These area high school athletes are proving once again that Central Florida is a hotbed for success. LEXIE BLAIR, WEST ORANGE SOFTBALL An all-state first-team selection for the last three years, Blair led the Warriors to their second straight state championship last spring. The outfielder, who started her senior season on the sideline with an injured foot, has a .543 career batting... Read More
Palate: April 2018
TOP FIVE: OMELETS BOSTONIAN AT OMELET BAR, EAST ORLANDO This spot adjacent to the University of Central Florida is all about the all-mighty omelet. Although you can customize your own with the bar’s many ingredients, the Bostonian should be on your radar. This dish is made with three eggs tossed with lobster, pepper jack cheese, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and red onions, and then... Read More
New Excitement and More Adventure
Orlandoans are lucky. Living right in the heart of the most visited city in the United States (yep, we’ve beaten the Big Apple for number of visitors), there are always new attractions to check out at the theme parks as well as fresh offerings all around the tourist district. This year’s big hitters include Walt Disney World Resort’s Toy Story Land and Universal Orlando’s... Read More
Believe It or Not
Ripley’s Believe It or Not is internationally famous for its museums of unique and peculiar items, but its headquarters, including the warehouse where all the oddities are stored when they’re not on display, is located right here in Orlando. The company’s vice president of exhibits and archives tells us all about shrunken heads, fertility statues and more, all to be found... Read More
