Sweet Success

Orlando’s own Brooklyn Barrett has recently made her TV debut as an up-and-coming culinary wunderkind baking her way through the newest season of Kids Baking Championship. Moving halfway across the country is a lot to juggle and navigate, but Brooklyn Barrett still decided to go for her dreams amid her family’s relocation from the Midwest to Orlando. That’s when she took... Read More
Never Give Up

Oscar winner William Goldenberg aims to inspire with his directorial debut, Unstoppable. When William Goldenberg was growing up, he learned how to multitask while working at his dad’s deli. He didn’t know it at the time, but it turns out the deli was an ideal training ground for making movies. “It was good training for multitasking when I was an assistant film editor, where... Read More
Exceptional Educators

Highlighting 22 incredible teachers—from preschool through high school—who teach kids with integrity and compassion. Being a teacher is no easy feat—from lesson plans and grading to continuing education and assisting in extracurriculars—a teacher’s job is never done. These talented teachers not only manage to be successful educators but go the extra mile to create lasting... Read More
Let the Good Times Roll

The 113th year of the Central Florida Fair promises to blend traditional favorites with exciting new experiences in a celebration that the entire family can enjoy. To many moms and dads, one of the best parts about being a parent is getting to introduce their children to the activities and traditions that meant so much to them while growing up, and then seeing the wonder in their... Read More
Changing the Narrative

Thanks to dental and orthodontic professionals who are dedicated to improving comfort and convenience, many patients are no longer as anxious about their appointments as they used to be. As a young girl growing up in Brazil, Dr. Anna Palombini was the rare child who had no butterflies in her stomach whatsoever when it came time for a dental checkup. Coming from a family full of... Read More
Back in Familiar Territory

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger returns for her first movie role in six years, playing beloved character Bridget Jones for the fourth time. Photo by Startraks Photo/Shutterstock Renée Zellweger was born in 1969 in Texas, to a Norwegian mother and a Swiss father, and found interest in acting while participating in a high school drama club. Upon graduating, she decided against... Read More
Awesome Attorneys 2025

When faced with a tough legal situation, be it a financial matter, a family dispute or perhaps a business transaction, finding the right attorney for the job is crucial. That is why each year we ask the region’s law firms and our readers to identify and nominate those professionals known for producing results while prioritizing their clients’ best interests. This year’s list... Read More
Florida in Bloom

This season, expand your knowledge of and affinity for the state by adding these 10 destinations to your travel bucket list. St. Augustine, Florida Spring is the perfect time to experience the natural wonders that the beautiful state of Florida has to offer—from native flora and fauna to oceanside landscapes. The culture of each local destination is unique, although within a... Read More
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