A Nightmare Reality
As a uniquely American epidemic, schools across the nation maintain an urgency to keep their campuses safe with evolving safety protocols and active shooter drills. For the entirety of this generation of students’ lifetimes, they have had to face a stark reality: the possibility of gun violence at school. In fact, firearms have been the leading cause of death among American children... Read More
All Creatures Great and Small
The vets who love your pets discuss trends, tools and topics influencing the practice of veterinary medicine today. For more and more households, bringing a pet into your home doesn’t mean getting a working dog whose domain is a backyard doghouse or a free-roaming outdoor cat to deal with unwanted vermin: It means welcoming them as a veritable part of the family, with a place... Read More
Withstanding the Winter
While the holidays are a cheerful time for some, many others face a season of gloominess, which they may feel is at odds with their surroundings. During the holiday season, many people struggle with a heightened sense of anxiety and depression. Despite winter’s joyous attribution, the holidays instantly trigger memories, and the focus on family and friends may instigate reflection... Read More
Music Man
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Kevin Kuhn, a guitarist, composer, and Broadway musician, took this nugget of advice—often attributed to Mark Twain—to heart. Kuhn grew up in a musical home; his father, Joe, was a performer, arranger, and record producer, while his mother, Anna Marie, was a prima donna soprano for the Philadelphia... Read More
A Clearer Vision
The importance of being proactive when it comes to eye health Routine health checkups are important for any number of reasons, but certainly because they can potentially detect underlying issues that need to be addressed before a health concern can manifest into a full-blown health scare. Unfortunately, when it comes to eye health, too many folks disregard the need for regular... Read More
Jazzed Up
In his latest work of historical fiction, novelist Don Swaim explores the culture and chaos of the Roaring Twenties. Don Swaim, a storyteller since childhood, exhibits a particular talent for writing historical fiction one might describe as “thrilling and engrossing.” For evidence, look no further than his most recent novel, Jitterbuggin’ with the Renaissance: A Jazz Age Epic.... Read More
Southern Charm
Broadcaster Ashlyn Sullivan, a Florida native, has won over the demanding sports fans of Philadelphia with her dogged work ethic and in-depth coverage of the Flyers and Eagles. The answer is always yes. That philosophy has served Ashlyn Sullivan well during her quick and impressive rise up the ranks in the demanding industry of sports broadcasting, whether it meant accepting gymnastics... Read More
A True Inspiration
After climbing the ladder of success, these extraordinary local women share words of wisdom to empower the next generation of female leaders. While women continue to shatter the glass ceiling and create new opportunities for themselves and others, the fact of the matter is there is still work to be done in order to find true equality to their male counterparts. Across the Greater... Read More
A Spotlight on Women’s Health
Women’s health care requires specialized screenings and patient cognizance of potential risks at any age—but early detection and treatment advancements can minimize the severity of reproductive health-related cancers. Carly Murray Modern women’s health care has progressed due to technological advancements, medical research and minimization of societal gender bias. However,... Read More
A Boatload of Support
Warriors on Water invites breast cancer survivors to not only discover the world of competitive dragon boats, but also join a team waiting to greet them with open arms. When a group of women convened in a Hard Rock Café meeting room about 15 years ago, they found themselves in the unusual position of holding oar-length sticks “with all these strange people sitting on what looked... Read More
Ahead of the Curve
With the arrival of another school year, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the area’s top private high schools to find out how they are preparing their students for the classroom and beyond. We worked directly with the schools to glean detailed information in key areas like average SAT scores, the percentage of students attending four-year colleges, tuition rates, student-to-teacher... Read More
Super Kids
Celebrating the Orlando-area youth committed to making a big difference in their communities. Who ever said young people can’t do big things? Between homework, chores and likely a scroll through TikTok, these kids are making big impacts in their schools, their communities and even the world abroad. Childhood looks different now than it ever has before, drawing concerns and criticisms... Read More
Palate
TOP FIVE: QUESADELLIAS A quintet of tasty things to try this month PABELLON at Talkin’ Tacos SODO A flour tortilla is stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, birria, scallion, plantains, black beans and cilantro. CHASHU at The Moderne MILLS 50The star of this quesadilla is the braised Japanese pork belly which is outfitted with a blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, kewpie... Read More
Taking Center Stage
Your guide to the theatrical, musical and visual art that makes the Greater Orlando area such a vibrant and entertaining destination this fall season. Central Florida Community Arts Central Florida Community Arts | CFCArts.com (407) 937-1800 Sept. 6 And All That Jazz VENUE: Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. ADMISSION: Tickets from $19. SHOWTIME: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 8-Bit to Epic A symphonic... Read More
Earning His Respect
All his life, Channing Tatum has set out to prove those who doubted him wrong. Now that he’s at the top of his game, he continues to look for ways to evolve. Channing Tatum has always looked at the bigger picture. That’s why, when it comes to selecting movie roles, he’s always chosen the stance of quality over quantity. For him, contentment comes from a place of feeling... Read More
Top Dentists 2024
Central Florida is fortunate to have a range of oral-health professionals delivering world-class care in our own backyard. Whether you’re looking for a pediatric dentist to help instill lifelong healthy habits in your little ones, a general dentist to keep your pearly whites looking and feeling great, or a specialist to get you back to a pain-free life, our annual Top Dentists... Read More
The Heart of Central Florida
As an anchor for WESH 2 News, Nancy Alvarez has a history of giving the community a voice and imbuing her reporting with a humanistic angle. Nancy Alvarez is known for her in-depth approach to broadcast journalism and being a voice for the Central Florida community. After growing up in Fort Lauderdale, she moved to Orlando at 23 to pursue a career as the Brevard County reporter... Read More
2024 Top Physicians
A roundup of Central Florida’s leading doctors… Sponsored By: All Uniform Wear Allergy and Immunology Dr. Michael Anderson Ocoee, Orlando Dr. Jose R. Arias Jr. Multiple locations Dr. Andrew S. Bagg Multiple locations Dr. Carlos Manuel Jacinto Multiple locations Dr. Pragnesh H. Patel Multiple locations Dr. Shreya Patel Orlando Dr. Steven Rosenberg Multiple locations Dr.... Read More
Correcting a Dangerous Misconception
A University of Central Florida professor has been researching vaping’s impact on the balance of bacteria in the mouth to illustrate that the habit isn’t the safe alternative to smoking many believe it to be. From the American Lung Association to the surgeon general, reports indicate that youth e-cigarette use is a significant public health concern, calling for parents, educators... Read More
A.I.’s place in Central Florida
In recent years, artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors including business, transportation, health care, education and more. So how will it impact our communities moving forward? As technology advances, artificial intelligence continues to play a more prominent role in our daily existence. It has permeated our lives in countless ways and although it has become... Read More
Parenting Guide: Special Needs
Helping Hands Finding out that your child has been diagnosed with a developmental or physical disability can bring with it a lot of questions and a need for professional assistance, but Central Florida’s experts in providing that specialized care are here—and eager—to help. While there are more resources and more avenues of assistance for special-needs children and their... Read More
