‘Knowledge, character and community’

Montverde Academy focuses on serving the whole student, from nurturing academic success to encouraging passions and hobbies. When Montverde Academy Associate Head of School David Bernatavitz looks out on the school’s campus, he can tell the students are happy. “It’s an environment where students love being at the Academy,” says Bernatavitz, who also serves as the dean of... Read More

The Complete Package

Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control offers a wide range of services to beautify and protect a home, and a friendly and attentive staff to boot. In an age when customer service seems to be lacking across the board, Evergreen Lawn & Pest Control can be considered somewhat of a throwback. There are many reasons why the company has been going strong as an industry leader for more... Read More

Slowing Disease, Saving Vision

Dr. Nisarg P. Joshi and the Florida Retina Institute team are dedicated to guiding patients in the best treatments and lifestyle changes to manage macular degeneration and delay its progression. Dr. Nisarg P. Joshi, one of Florida Retina Institute’s vitreo-retinal specialists, excels in treating vitreo-retinal diseases, including macular degeneration. He is dedicated to identifying... Read More

Beyond Books

Lake Eola Charter School has paired stellar academics with the understanding that nurturing the whole child is what creates future success. Since opening its doors more than 25 years ago, Lake Eola Charter School has proven itself to be the best of school choice in Orange County—and beyond. “We’re not a brand-new school. We’re one of the longest-open schools in Central Florida... Read More

The Cornerstone of Academia

Foundation Academy’s five-year vision takes education to the next level by equipping students in all grade levels with everything they need for success both now and in the future. At the heart of Foundation Academy is the harmonious culmination of both traditional values and innovative education. With these factors emphasized, the academy is in the midst of a five-year expansion... Read More

Literature in the Limelight

Experience Orlando Family Stage’s world premiere of Junie B. Jones in BOO! …and I Mean It! this October. Orlando Family Stage has a long-standing reputation for creating unforgettable productions for audiences and actors of all ages, with an emphasis on empowering youth. Its passionate team discovered the best way to instill curiosity, bravery, and empathy in children is to... Read More

Hope Springs Eternal

Thanks to the dedicated team at the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, significant progress is being made in the fight against the disease, and those facing a diagnosis don’t have to go it alone. Whether it’s the small full-time staff that consistently achieves beyond its means or the many volunteers who give so freely of their own time, there’s no doubt that the Florida Breast... Read More

Making Proper Skin Care Your Priority

When it comes to helping you look your best, the skin care experts at Associates in Dermatology take a personalized approach to deliver the utmost care. With wedding season upon us once again and the holidays right around the corner, many people are eagerly looking forward to gathering with loved ones to celebrate in style. But spending time outside all summer soaking up the abundant... Read More

The People’s Museum

Orlando Museum of Art’s new chief curator wants art to be accessible, inclusive and representational of the culture it speaks to, as evidenced by four exhibits opening this month. When Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon began her role as the new chief curator for Orlando Museum of Art earlier this year, she brought with her a keen interest in promoting the idea that art, as well as art... Read More

Building Community Through Music

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra inspires with 2024-2025 Season Whether an orchestral masterwork or family story time, when guests attend an Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performance, Executive Director Karina Bharne hopes the musical experience will leave an indelible impact. “We hope that you leave inspired and changed,” she says. Bharne took the helm of the Orlando-based... Read More

All Smiles

At Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics, the husband-and-wife team of Drs. Scott and Marla Sakowitz create a welcoming atmosphere with a patient-first approach. Dr. Scott Sakowitz, owner of Sakowitz Smiles Orthodontics, is one of Orlando’s few board-certified orthodontists with locations in Winter Garden and Orlando. He is a Diamond level Invisalign provider, placing him in the top 1%... Read More

Something to Smile About

In her second year at Baptiste Orthodontists, Dr. Giau Tran is combining her storied education and experiences to provide high-quality patient care. A trip to the orthodontist can be a scary one for adults and youth alike, but it doesn’t have to be. Working with an established, educated and compassionate orthodontist can wash away all your anxieties and that is exactly what you... Read More

Perfecting Smiles, Changing Lives

Fravel Brewer Orthodontics defies patients’ expectations of an orthodontist visit, making it an experience they will look forward to while progressing toward the smiles of their dreams. When Dr. Breck Brewer, DDS, MS, joined Fravel Brewer Orthodontics six years ago, he already had a 12-year history of utilizing his skills to help others by serving in the U.S. military. After... Read More

Art for Everyone

Crealdé School of Art serves the community with art classes and exhibits. When incoming associate executive director Emily Bourmas-Fry arrives at the Crealdé School of Art’s main campus in Winter Park, she likens it to stepping into an art oasis. “When I’m on campus here, I feel like I’ve been transported to a different part of the world,” Bourmas-Fry says.  That feeling... Read More

Raising Global Citizens

Amid pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School, Windermere Preparatory School strives to support students as they grow into independent critical thinkers with compassionate world views Inquisitive. Principled. Reflective. Tolerant. Resilient.  With an education from Windermere Preparatory School, students are all of these things—and so much more.... Read More

Ready to Ride

Whether looking to purchase or rent, Giant Recreation World offers a wide selection of top-of-the-line RVs, an unmatched warranty—and even a VIP camping club to help you embrace a new lifestyle and community. With summer fast approaching, folks are eagerly anticipating their seasonal getaways for some much-needed R&R. But instead of hitting the beach this year, many folks... Read More

All in the Family

Brothers Chris and Samuel Dixon started Oxford Advisory Group to bring sound retirement planning strategies to families in Central Florida. Chris and Samuel Dixon are far from alone in the fact that they witnessed a loved one suffer dire financial consequences as a result of the Great Recession in 2008. What makes the brothers different from most, however, is that they were inspired... Read More

Protect, Don’t Neglect Your Skin

Dr. Michael Steppie and the providers at Associates in Dermatology have spent decades educating the community about establishing a consistent skin-care routine. Of the many benefits to calling Florida home, the weather certainly ranks at the top of the list. Whether you are dipping your toes into the sand at the beach, spending the day on the golf course, dining al fresco or relishing... Read More

A Clear Vision

Magruder Eye Institute has a 50-year legacy of bringing state-of-the-art eye care to Central Florida. Since opening its doors more than five decades ago, Magruder Eye Institute has steadily built a stellar reputation as a provider of world-class eye care in Central Florida. In fact, the practice’s highly impressive team of physicians treats roughly 100,000 patients each year at... Read More

‘Health Care for Everyone’

Community Health Centers recognizes that retaining quality employees is key to its mission of providing compassionate care to all of Central Florida. With 16 centers in Orange and Lake counties, Community Health Centers serves the entire Central Florida region—or nearly 70,000 patients each year—and contributes more than $87.9 million to the area’s economy. “Our mission... Read More

A Perfect Fit

Conti Moore Law is the ideal landing spot for longtime family law attorney and former General Magistrate as she enters the next stage of her highly successful career. Erin Duncan Erin Duncan has always been a true believer in the idea that any kind of growth requires change. From her childhood as a military brat and her unusual journey to a college degree to her successful career... Read More