People
Gator Wrestler
Donny Aldarelli, 28, educates and entertains audiences at Gatorland, while keeping a sharp eye on his reptilian performers.
Story Of A... Holiday Decorator
Christmastime is year-round for Cindi DeYoung, 42, senior director of floral and holiday for Greenery Productions.
Story of A... Veteran
Retired Maj. Gen. John C. Raaen Jr., 91, lived through the hell of D-Day—and penned a soldier’s story about it.
Story Of A... Taxidermist
John Pyles, 50, of Orlando, has crafted a career out of living the still life.
Story of a... Snake Charmer
Maria Wood, 38, and her slithery companions educate and delight audiences of all ages.
Story of a...Ice Sculptor
Joe Rimer, 48, keeps cool by creating life-like sculptures made from giant blocks of ice.
Story of a... Pyrotechnician
For 15 years, Lloyd Lightsey, 52, has had a blast lighting up the night sky.
Story of a Zookeeper
Ethan Anderson, 24, communes with the animals as a Central Florida Zoo hoof stock keeper.
Story of a Horticulturist
HEATHER WILL-BROWNE, 59, likes to get her hands dirty when bringing Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival to life.
Seamstress
As the owner of Hung’s Custom Tailor Shop, Jenny Smith, 52, is living her dream.
Story of a... Pedicab Driver
From his bicycle seat, Rydes Pedicab Co. owner Luke McHenry, 33, has a unique perspective of Orlando at night.
Story of a... Chocolatier
As a modern-day Willy Wonka, Edgar Schaked, 41, is living the sweet life.
The Story of a... Hot Air Balloon Pilot
For Jeff Thompson, 53, owner of Thompson Aire near Kissimmee, it’s always time to rise and shine.
STORY OF A... Belly Dancer
Suspira Tiouat, 39, teaches women to embrace their inner goddess with every hip hit and shimmy.
Bug Guru
Stuart Fullerton, 72, is the colorful keeper of UCF’s Bug Closet, home to nearly half a million dearly departed specimens.
Master Lego Model Builder
For Jason Miller, 28, following the Lego brick road led to a dream job at Legoland Florida.
The Story of A Flight Nurse
When Orlando Health’s Karen Thurmond, 47, takes to the air, saving lives is the mission.
Story of a... Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
When SETH PETRUZELLI, 32, says he’s fighting for his very survival, he’s being brutally honest.
Story of a...Mermaid
When MELISSA DAWN, 30, transforms into Mermaid Melissa, she will take your breath away.
Story of a... Window Washer
DAVE HANSON, 48, lives the high life and considers it good, clean fun.
Story of a... Car Salesman
Honestly, it’s a tough job selling cars. Just ask Ian Riding.
Story of a... Professional ‘Footballer’
For Englishman Anthony Pulis, 27, Orlando is a land of opportunity and cheerful people.
