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Almost Dead in the Water

His legs shredded by a boat propeller, Nate Winters nearly died on Lake Maitland in 2008. After losing his left leg and undergoing numerous surgeries to save his right foot, the teenager still held out hope of playing baseball again. This spring, Nate made his comeback as a pitcher for Winter Park High.

One Hit Wonder

But what a hit Jeanie Linders’ play, Menopause the Musical, has been since its debut in Orlando 10 years ago. The show inspired by a hot flash has changed Linders’ formerly hard-luck life, yielding wealth, love and good will.

Living with ALS

Keith James has watched his body succumb bit by bit to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, since he was diagnosed with the fatal ailment five years ago. Now paralyzed but able to breathe on his own, James, 41, goes through the final stage of the disease as best he can. And so do the people who care for him—his wife and parents.

Flights of Fancy

We’ve provided six wedding day looks—all with layers of silk and tulle, intricate lace and crystal beading detail. And all certain to take your breath away.

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