Author: Cheri Henderson
Home Trends: The Water’s Fine
If you’re considering building a pool for the summer season, now is the perfect time to dive in.
Story of a… Wildlife Rescuer
For Debbie Helsel, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge in Lake Nona is home.
Body and Soul: Food Fact or Fiction
Having trouble keeping up with what’s good and what’s bad for you? Dietitians give us the skinny on the latest nutrition news.
Body & Soul: Getting Down to Earth
Advocates say that walking barefoot outdoors—a practice called grounding—is a key to better health.
Good Neighbors 2019
Meet a group of community angels whose caring nature makes Orlando a better place.
Story of a… Christmas Caroler
Andrea Tyler loves the holidays, so when she sings, she likes to let it show, let it show, let it show.
Story of a… Drum Major
Veteran UCF Marching Knights drum major Sarah Spielman puts aside her shyness “to make music with 375 of my closest friends.”
The Pet Guide 2018: Playful and Practical
10 of the Coolest Pet Products, Paws-Down.
Story of a… Centenarian
107-year-old Midge Ruff of Winter Park credits “genes and being blessed” for her unusually long life.
The Pet Guide 2018: Then and Now
Journeys through time with our besties.
The Pet Guide 2018: Aloft’s Soft Spot
Downtown hotel hosts rescue dogs available for adoration and adoption.
Best of Orlando 2018 – Food & Drink
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.
Best of Orlando 2018 – Home & Shopping
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.
Best of Orlando 2018 – Kids & Pets
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.
Best of Orlando 2018 – People & Media
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.
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.
Best of Orlando 2018 – Fun & Leisure
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.
Best of Orlando 2018 – Health & Beauty
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.
Story of a… Lifeguard
For more than four decades, Kimberly Lytle has “lived the world of lifeguarding.”
Story of a… Bus Driver
Florida Operator of the Year and 33-year veteran Melinda Demers says driving a LYNX bus “isn’t as easy as it looks.”
Women Of The Year 2018
Women who are making a positive impact on our community.
Spotlight: Gold-Medal Friendship
Two BFF swimmers take their talents to the next level—the national Special Olympics competition.
Story of a… Baby Cuddler
NASA retiree Rick Rapson has gone from tending space shuttles to caring for the weakest among us: preemies.
Paying It Forward
Harris Rosen's compassion for the stricken people of Haiti is an ongoing mission of hope.
Story of a… Butcher
As Raul Rubero of Orlando Meats puts it, “I like to say that meat brings people together.”
Hot Yoga: Stretching the Limits
Hot yoga participants get a whole-body workout while earning sweat equity.
Story of A… Deejay
Katie Silson taps into her well-honed performing skills in her quest to “use music alone to affect people.”
Story of an… Exchange Student
Native Bulgarian Miroslav Goranov attends UCF to experience life as a U.S. college student and grow his skill as a wildlife photographer.
Good Neighbors
Meet a group of community angels whose acts of kindness make Orlando a better place.
Healthy Meals in Motion
Nutritious heat-and-eat meals deliver on convenience for people on the go.
Story of a… Locksmith
With 37 years in the business, Rob Kowal still encounters formidable locks—and clients.
Story of… Santa Claus
The jolly old elf who is “older than Methuselah” admits the best present can’t be put under the tree.
Secily Wilson: A Voice for Empowerment
Two strokes couldn’t silence longtime TV anchor Secily Wilson, who uses her adversities as a springboard for helping other women.
The Salt Room: Breathe Easy
Salt therapy provides a natural alternative for people with respiratory and skin issues.
The Performers
Meet 11 individuals whose diverse voices enrich our lives through music, theater, dance and the spoken word.
Home+Garden: Backyard Bats
These nocturnal winged mammals are beneficial for your health and for the environment.
Story of a… Crime Scene Investigator
For Orlando Police Department investigator Chantal Styer, a good day means justice is done and nobody dies.
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.
The 2017 Pet Guide: A Natural Approach
Holistic pet care, addressing overall wellness, gains a healthy following.
The 2017 Pet Guide: Pet Products Gone Wild
Exotic treats, sunglasses and calming snacks take the cake—the just-for-dogs cheesecake, that is.
The 2017 Pet Guide
Get ready to meet Bear, Louie, The Boy, Caesar and Odin.Our annual celebration of best friends includes stories of how they and other pets achieved a certain level of fame.
Story of a… High Diver
World-ranking athlete Ginger Huber will dive 66 feet off a cliff, but mice make her scream like a little girl.
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