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

Out With the Old, In With the New

The standard weddings of yesterday have been replaced by unique, personalized events that are memorable for both the couple and their guests, and the possibilities are endless here in Florida. There was a time, not so long ago, when experienced wedding guests pretty much knew exactly what to expect every time a new invitation rolled in. The day would start off with a ceremony,... Read More

A City of the Future

The future is upon us—and the City of Orlando is making the most of it with a comprehensive plan that focuses on innovations in technology, sustainability, transportation, health and safety, utilities, culture and more.  Central Florida has a reputation for innovation, and with so much accomplished and in progress, there is even more yet to come. Through commercial partnerships,... 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

Testing Her Limits

Even after 30-plus years in show business, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry continues to take on challenging roles that showcase her various talents. More than three decades into her film career, and with her 60th birthday approaching in a few years, Halle Berry could easily choose to slow down and let her past accomplishments speak for themselves. After all, she has achieved so... 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

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

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