Orlando Magazine - April 2017

April 1, 2017

Site Staff

Twelve Days of Holiday Gifts: An Orlando Guide

On the first day of… Okay, okay, we won’t sing the whole song, but we will give you 12 ways to shop this season. No matter who is on your list, our gift guide has all of your bases covered—with yummy food items, lush plants, the latest in tech, holiday fashions, spa finds and more. The only thing missing is an actual partridge.

Maddy Zollo Rusbosin,

New Worlds: A Guide to What's Fresh at Orlando Theme Parks

Much is new and more is on the way at Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and other theme parks. Enjoy our hometown tourist guide, along with tips on making your excursion even more fun.

Kristin B. Ford, Megan Padilla, Joseph Hayes,

Guide: What's New at Universal Orlando

Hagrid’s motorbike coaster is a headliner at Harry Potter’s land, but there’s plenty more casting spells.

Megan Padilla,

Clean & Healthy

Blend your own household cleaning products using essential oils to remove dirt, grease, bacteria—and toxins.

Cheri Henderson,

A Touch of Whimsy at Sugar Boo & Co.

Sugarboo & Co. specializes in simple, yet delightful home décor and gifts.

Hancel Deaton,

A Hunger for a Better World

Volunteerism, business savvy and good nutrition help Feeding Children Everywhere provide food for millions.

Cheri Henderson,

Firmly Planted: Plant Street Market

Nearly two years old, Plant Street Market remains a foodie destination, with reliable mainstays and some tasty new entries for pizza and sushi lovers.

Joseph Hayes,

Letter from the Editor: Bear Hugs

Bearing witness to a kind heart.

Barry Glenn,

Bohemian Beauty

Be boho chic with these 8 casual, retro styles for spring and summer.

Photographs by Roberto Gonzalez, Stylist: Marianne Ilunga, Fashion Assistant: Vaheire Swider, Hair & Makeup: Tracie Cervero Gifford, Photo Assistant: Mariah Wild, Acre, Location: The Acre,

Pizza Bruno: Pizza Magnet

Site Staff,

Get Into Gear

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

Loraine O’Connell,

Newport of the West: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Beauty, elegance and a century-plus of summer lake culture make Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a fascinating destination.

Megan Padilla,

On The Town: April 2017

38 special events and 27 fundraisers happening in the month of April.

Site Staff,

The Joys of Spring

Create your own backyard oasis with these handy tools and garden accessories.

Krystal Gillette,

The Facts on Plastic

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

Loraine O’Connell,

A Master’s Tale

Masaharu Morimoto reflects on family, culinary philosophy, and the restaurant realm that has him on a last-name basis with fans in Orlando and around the world.

Joseph Hayes,

Florida Natural

There is a way to garden that stimulates native habitats, preserves our lakes and serves the planet.

Sarah Ristorcelli,

Raised by the Bar

Laura Anders Lee recalls growing up with the world's best lawyer—her dad.

Laura Anders Lee,

Bright Ideas

Creative Design sources for revitalizing your world inside and out.

Cheri Henderson,

Story of a… Hang Glider

Malcolm Jones runs Wallaby Ranch, a hang gliding park and flight school, from the flat farmlands near Davenport.

Laura Anders Lee,

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