An Eye on the Future
As president of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Katherine Ramsberger is invested in helping Orlando’s arts and culture scene reach new heights. It’s no secret that Orlando has a vibrant and continuously evolving arts scene that caters to a wide variety of audiences from across the region and beyond. Yet, in some ways, it feels like the city is only just starting... Read More
The Perfect Matches
Jewish Matchmaking on Netflix is Changing Modern-Day Dating Rituals So how did a nice Jewish woman from Pennsylvania become the host of the global hit Jewish Matchmaking, a new reality dating show from Netflix that is helping us reevaluate and recalibrate our dating and mating rituals? Well, it appears that much like finding the right date or mate, Aleeza Ben Shalom, a matchmaker... Read More
Holding All The Cards
You may have heard that the sports trading card world is back in a big way and everyone from first-time collectors to those intrigued by the nostalgia of it all are on board and paying top dollar for the rarest of finds. But before you go rushing into your basement to uncover all those cards you think are worth a mint, Ken Goldin would like you to know that they are indeed not. “Literally,... Read More
A Healthy Appetite
Phil Rosenthal loves to talk about food, travel, comedy, friends, family and the important connections they help us foster with one another. And anyone who has ever caught any episodes of his wildly popular Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil has witnessed this firsthand. The sixth season of the show recently premiered at the same time he released a new 341-page companion book Somebody... Read More
Raising Hope
The National Infertility Association will recognize National Infertility Week later this month, from April 23-29, with the goal of empowering those who are struggling and changing the narrative when it comes to an issue that affects millions of Americans. Through various events and fundraisers, the organization aims to educate the general public and assist those facing barriers... Read More
Better Than Ever
For a little more than 30 years, Marlon Wayans has been making folks laugh out loud. Whether he’s on screen, on stage or behind the scenes, he has enjoyed tremendous longevity in what can be a sometimes unforgiving entertainment world. Yet, despite his track record of success, he shows no signs of slowing down. If anything, he may just be ramping up. “I feel like I’ve been... Read More
King of the Kitchen
Richard Blais has had quite the storybook career thus far. He learned the art of cooking working alongside some of the world’s most renowned chefs such as Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud. He became a household name after appearing as a contestant (twice) and later a judge on the hit show Top Chef. What’s more, Blais has opened up restaurants on both coasts, become an author,... Read More
Rising to the Occasion
Braden Holcomb, Foundation Academy baseball A senior shortstop/third baseman who will also see time in center field this season, Holcomb has been a difference-maker in Foundation’s lineup throughout his career and hit .537 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs last year. He is committed to Vanderbilt but is drawing serious interest from MLB teams as well. OFM: Is it weird to be heading... Read More
Call to Action
Even at the tender age of nine, actor and activist Leo Abelo Perry knows how to make an indelible mark on the world. The Doylestown native stars with Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union as fraternal twin Luca Baker in the hilarious remake of the 2003 family comedy, Cheaper by The Dozen, currently available on Disney+. The uplifting story follows the Bakers, a multicultural family of... Read More
Larger Than Life
Idris Elba has a powerful and visceral screen presence. This is most likely one of the many reasons that Elba is an A-list Hollywood actor who climbed from poverty in an East London canning town. He was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2018, a title that he called “a nice surprise and an ego boost.” But his brilliant career, and easy-going attitude, show that he has not... Read More
Raising the Bar
Meet some of Central Florida’s top-level varsity athletes Sean Stewart, Montverde Academy boys basketball A 6-foot-8 forward, Stewart averaged 20.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.6 blocks last year at Windermere and was part of the U.S. team that won the gold medal at the FIBA World Cup in Spain this past summer. He transferred to Montverde Academy for his senior season before moving... Read More
The Best is Yet to Come
Best known as a founding member and lead guitarist for accomplished bands such as Creed and Alter Bridge, as well as lead vocalist and guitarist for his own band, Tremonti, with whom he has released five successful albums, it’s easy to see that Mark Tremonti rocks. Now, with his latest album, a collection of Frank Sinatra cover songs, Tremonti is not only showing a different side... Read More
Pushing the Envelope
It’s been a complete whirlwind of a ride for Jessica Chastain in the past decade: Three personal Oscar nominations, one win, a marriage and having two children with her husband. But nothing has helped keep her feet on the ground more than her saying that she remembers how fortunate she is to be where she has gotten—regardless of the speed with which it has happened—every day... Read More
Animal Instincts
When Marcia Gay Harden thinks about joyous family vacations, her mind immediately goes to the time spent in Orlando in the legendary Diagon Alley at Universal Studios. The Tony- and Academy Award-winning actress feels a strong tie to Orlando because of her family’s enormous attachment to “all things Harry Potter.” So much so that her three children cajoled her into going... Read More
All About Balance
Simone Biles was smitten with gymnastics from the moment she discovered the sport as a six-year-old. Considered an elite athlete by the age of 14, Biles went on to become one of the world’s most celebrated gymnasts, with dozens of Olympic and World medals, among other awards, to her credit. “As soon as I started gymnastics, I loved the freedom of the sport and having so much... Read More
Last Man Standing
Ethan Hawke is a sucker for a good love story. When he first heard about the idea of taking on the story of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, he initially hesitated. The couple’s daughter, Claire Olivia Newman, wanted Hawke to make a documentary that would transcend their iconic status and take a deep look at their respective careers—and, of course, their made-for-Hollywood... Read More
An Inspiring Performance
Logan Marmino may be just 12 years old, but after spending a little time talking with the young man you instantly can observe that he is wise beyond his years. He’s spirited and eager to embrace life, seizing opportunities no matter how daunting they appear at first glance. In fact, when he happened upon a worldwide casting call search on Instagram for a 12-year-old amputee... Read More
Close Call
Glenn Close is truly in a class by herself. There are few film, stage and television actors who have portrayed such a wide range of unforgettable characters and consistently done so at such a high level of excellence and critical acclaim. In fact, Close has won more than 70 acting awards over four decades, including three Golden Globes and three Emmys. Her remarkable career serves... Read More
Hometown Heroine
Growing up in Orlando, Ashley Eckstein attended Dr. Phillips Elementary School, Southwest Middle School and Dr. Phillips High School. The talented performer has since gone on to star in numerous films and television shows. Eckstein is best known for voicing the role of Ahsoka Tano throughout the Star Wars franchise, beginning with Star Wars: The Clone Wars in 2008. In addition... Read More
All Hail the Queen
When socialite Jackie Siegel and her billionaire husband, Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel, began work on their dream home, they certainly didn’t envision the project taking over 20 years to complete. The house gained great notoriety worldwide following the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles. Currently, Siegel and her family can be seen on Queen of Versailles Reigns... Read More
Rising to the Top
There’s never a dull moment when you cover the National Football League. Just ask Laura Rutledge, the St. Petersburg native who in recent years has become one of the faces of ESPN’s coverage of the league. In fact, in the middle of discussing how the NFL is never quite out of the news cycle during its offseason, she gets an alert on her phone. “We just got breaking news on... Read More
