Star Power
Yeah, we’re still pinching ourselves—but Kaká really has arrived to lead Orlando City into the big leagues.
Fans-tastic
From cheering and singing to pyrotechnics, Orlando City’s raucous supporters are a special breed.
Soccer 101
Stumped by the terminology of “the beautiful game’’? We’re here to help.
Family Matters
We celebrate the family with strategies for connection and creativity, such as gardening together, taking music lessons, and setting some rules for high-tech toys. Plus check out our bucket list of fun excursions.
Start Me Up
Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter let everyman help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams, from food trucks
to films.
Presents Perfect
Last-minute shoppers, relax. We’ve got some great gift ideas—from offbeat coffee mugs and handy fix-it tools to high-tech travel gadgets and colorful kitchen accessories.
Learn to Surf
Kids of all ages can get the hang of catching a wave.
Bike Around the State
From leisurely to strenuous, pedaling opportunities abound throughout Florida.
Fly Fish at the Ritz-Carlton
It’s possible to get back to nature in the lap of luxury.
Sail or Kayak in St. Augustine
Dolphins, rays and manatees are the main attractions.
Get Out (Outside That Is...)
From kayaking and ziplining to fishing and surfing, there’s plenty of fun waiting outdoors. Sample our selection of adventures both far and near.
Paddle in Peace
This waterway offers one-of-a-kind finds: fossils.
Explore the Untamed
Georgia’s Cumberland Island remains a haven for horses and wilderness.
Go Ziplining at Forever Florida
It’s a safari of a different sort—sailing over the trees at 25 mph.
Senior Superlatives
Older greyhounds offer an extraordinary adoption choice.
2014 Pet Guide
Check out profiles of Cooper and the other cover finalists as part of our fourth annual pet issue, which also features stories on therapy dogs, a look at the problem of pet obesity, and a list of Orlando’s Top Vets.
2014 Pet Finalists
He weighs only 2 pounds, but Cooper the rabbit is a heavyweight when it comes to getting the vote out. The Netherland dwarf bunny won the online reader poll in our Cover Pet competition by a comfy margin. Check out Cooper and the other cover finalists.
Living (Too) Large
Increasing numbers of dogs and cats are packing on too many pounds. Here’s a look at what’s behind the excessive heft.
Pets 2014: Ask the Vet
Local veterinarians answer some of your questions.
Best of Orlando 2014
Thousands of readers cast votes online for their top picks in dozens of categories, from Best Independent Coffee Shop to Best Local Burger to Best Public Golf Course, and more.
What Lies Beneath
George O’Leary seems to be the classic curmudgeon. But that’s just one side of UCF’s football coach. We found another.
50 Most Powerful People in Orlando
The people on our 11th annual 50 Most Powerful List are a diverse group, from political leaders, university presidents, business owners and attorneys to bank executives, tourism officials and community activists.
Face Time
A UCF student captures life in Orlando through snapshots and snippets of stories.
Fresh Takes
Farmers markets provide a delightful stroll for the senses and the chance to bond with family and friends. On the following pages are five prime places where you can gather nature’s bounty and socialize among the greens.
2014 Dining Awards
Our annual readers’ survey names the top restaurants in 61 categories.
Fringe Benefits
Dubbed a celebration of G through OMG...
From Day to Play
There’s nothing better than a look that can translate from day to night with few changes. Versatile, vibrant patterns, wide-leg pants, and edgy tops and dresses make up the eight looks featured in our spring fashion pictorial.
Orlando's Best Lawyers of 2014
Get informed with our annual list of more than 400 Orlando-area attorneys, compiled by Best Lawyers in America. The annual selection features lawyers in 78 areas of practice.
Resort Retreats
Check in and never leave. At these five destination resorts, you can wake up, play till you drop and do it all again the next day.
Orlando's Top Dentists of 2014
Our annual list featuring more than 200 of the area’s finest dental professionals.
A Woman for All Seasons
Attorney, adviser, traveler, friend: Having stared down death, Mayanne Downs lives like there’s no tomorrow.
Chocolate Unwrapped
It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to romance and chocolate, two eternal concepts that have delighted and bedeviled us for centuries. Romantic love cannot be explained. Love of chocolate? Well, we’ll try our best.
Solid Steele
For 25 years, David Steele has been the radio and TV voice of countless Magic moments.
Orlando’s 2013 FINEST DOCTORS
TWO NATIONAL SURVEYS NAME THE BEST AND TOP DOCTORS IN ORLANDO, AS RECOMMENDED BY THEIR PEERS.
