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Best of Orlando 2018

There are treasures to be found all over Central Florida—and here’s your exclusive map to some great finds. Our annual Best of ORL list is based entirely on reader picks in dozens of categories. Plus check out our snapshot profiles of selected winners.

Cheri Henderson & Megan Stokes; Principal Photography By Roberto Gonzalez; Illustrations By Elly Walton

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50 Most Powerful 2018: A Powerful Force

Dan Tracy, Megan Stokes and Jim Leusner

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50 Most Powerful 2018: Education

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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50 Most Powerful 2018: Business

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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50 Most Powerful 2018: Entertainment, Sports & the Arts

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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50 Most Powerful 2018: Transportation & Tourism

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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50 Most Powerful People 2018

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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50 Most Powerful 2018: Government and Politics

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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50 Most Powerful 2018: Philanthropy & Community Voices

Jim Leusner, Dan Tracy, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Barry Glenn

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Women Of The Year 2018

Women who are making a positive impact on our community.

Cheri Henderson

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Beer Guide 2018

Joseph Hayes guides you to 29 local breweries, 20 tap rooms and 39 road trip stops. Plus "Boss Brewer" profiles, "The Art of Beer," "Growlers 101" and more!

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Beer Guide: Hop To It

Could Florida become a growing haven for the beer basic? Stay tuned.

Joseph Hayes

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Good Neighbors

Meet a group of community angels whose acts of kindness make Orlando a better place.

Cheri Henderson, Jennie Hess, Megan Stokes and Michael Mcleod

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Best Doctors 2017

The Annual List of the Best Doctors in Orlando.

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The Performers

Meet 11 individuals whose diverse voices enrich our lives through music, theater, dance and the spoken word.

Joseph Hayes, Cheri Henderson, Michael McLeod and Megan Stokes

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Food Adventures

Our dining critic journeys into the bizarre, healthy, spirited, "who knew?" and just plain cool and delicious. Lobster ice cream anyone?

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The 2017 Pet Guide: Celeb Pets

You may know these personalities because of their high-profile professions. Now meet the pets that won their hearts.

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The 2017 Pet Guide: A Natural Approach

Holistic pet care, addressing overall wellness, gains a healthy following.

Cheri Henderson

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The 2017 Pet Guide: Pet Products Gone Wild

Exotic treats, sunglasses and calming snacks take the cake—the just-for-dogs cheesecake, that is.

Cheri Henderson

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Best of Orlando 2017 - Home & Shopping

Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of Orl" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.

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Best of Orlando 2017 - Fun & Leisure

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Best of Orlando 2017 - People & Media

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Best of Orlando 2017 - Food & Drink

Our readers voted online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from sweet shops to car dealers, bloggers to wedding venues. We carried our snazzy "Best of ORL" sign to various winning spots for photos, then had a "blast" coloring it for the cover.

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Story of a… Astronomer

For Seminole State College planetarium director Derek Demeter, studying the night sky is always illuminating.

Cheri Henderson

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50 Most Powerful People 2017

Our annual list focuses on the government officials, business people, educators, performers and others who are shaping our community.