Author: Loraine O’Connell

Good Neighbors 2019

Meet a group of community angels whose caring nature makes Orlando a better place.

Cheri Henderson, Megan Stokes, Lisa A. Beach, Loraine O’Connell, Megan Padilla, Photographs by Roberto Gonzalez,

Body & Soul: Mushroom Magic

Loaded with vitamins and nutrients, this simple fleshy food is a healthy addition to your daily diet.

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Story of a… Cat Behaviorist

Stephanie Merlin peers at the world through cats’ eyes to help correct their bad behavior.

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Ace Cafe Invites the Community to its First “Ace-iversary” Celebration

Head to this all-day celebration with a car show, live bands, beer tastings, and more!

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Rosacea: Seeing Red

Rosacea, a common skin condition that affects the face, isn’t curable, but it is treatable.

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Brow Beauty: Microblading

Microblading fills in the gaps of your eyebrows using natural feathery strokes.

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Body & Soul: Gut Reaction

Fermented foods and probiotics can aid in digestion and support your immune system.

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Eyes Wide Open: False Eyelashes

When you want something extra to enhance your look, consider false eyelashes or extensions.

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Get Into Gear

Regular bicycling gives your heart, brain, bones and muscles a workout.

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The Facts on Plastic

An exhibit at the History Center looks at ways we can recycle and reduce waste.

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From Dreams to Doing

Orlando performer Janine Klein took a detour while discovering career success at home and in the Big Apple.

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And They’re Off!

Who says exercise isn’t fun? These organized runs will have you laughing while sweating off the pounds.

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2016 Pet Guide - Match.dog

Using a dating service philosophy, PawsLikeMe aims to hook up pet seekers with forever companions.

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No Sweat

Excessive perspiration doesn’t have to be a problem, with a range of treatment options available.

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2016 Pet Guide

Dogs and cats and rabbits and pigs, oh my! Our sixth annual pet issue has them all, as well as advice on keeping your pet healthy and happy. Plus, we've found a new way to track down a furry friend seeking a forever home. And our resource guide is packed full of information about places offering everything from boarding to baked goodies.

Susan Jenks, Jennie Hess, Loraine O’Connell, Krystal Gillette, Barry Glenn, Justin Braun,

Just for Kicks

With mixed martial arts training, you won’t have to pull any punches to get fit.

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Mmmm… Chocolate

The dark variety of everyone’s favorite sweet treat can satisfy in more ways than one.

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Coping With Tragedy

People react in different ways. Here's some advice and resources.

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Head Banger

Hormones, food additives, and weather changes can trigger a migraine, but there are options for relief.

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All in the Family

Exotic and colorful, bromeliads are easy to grow—indoors and out.

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Celebrating 70

Join us as we offer snapshots of the people, places and issues that have shaped our community—and this magazine—for the past seven decades.

Barry Glenn, Cheri Henderson, Jerry Jackson, Loraine O’Connell,

Red, Ripe Goodness

Everyone knows strawberries are delicious, but they can also provide you with plenty of health benefits.

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Anniversary: Abracadabra

How one of the area’s most eligible singles found magic.

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Breathe a Little Easier

Keep your allergies under control with medication or by taking a few proactive steps.

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