What’s Hot in Central Florida: Homes in the Apopka Sub-Market
Lauren Leetun
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As one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the region, Apopka has plenty to offer new home buyers.
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Ignite Your Independence Day: Guide to Fireworks & Festivities
Ava McDonnell
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Get ready, Central Florida! This Fourth of July weekend is filled with fireworks displays, live music, family-friendly fun, BBQ, and a sense of community spirit. From lakesides to downtown, there’s a spot for everyone to celebrate with patriotic splendor. Here’s a rundown of star-spangled festivities and where to find fireworks near you: Events + Fireworks: […]
The Best Walking and Running Trails in Central Florida
Melissa Donovan
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Central Florida is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of scenic trails for walking, jogging, and running. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful nature escape or a paved path for your daily run, these trails provide a beautiful backdrop. Here are some of the best walking and running trails in Central Florida: 1. […]
Summer in Central Florida: Activities To Do With Your Kids
lifestyles
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Central Florida is often characterized by its theme parks and popular summer camps, but for parents seeking alternative, enriching, and often more affordable ways to spend quality time with their kids this summer, a wealth of options awaits. From exploring the region’s natural beauty to educational experiences and fun, Central Florida offers endless opportunities for […]
Road Ready: Tips For Tourists Traveling in Central Florida
Catie Moore
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385 Votes
Driving in Central Florida can be an adventure, but it comes with its own set of challenges and rules that might be unfamiliar to visitors. It is important to know things like the difference between a speeding ticket vs citation, but all safety starts with the basics. In this guide, we talk about the laws […]
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Why Moving to Orlando Might Be Your Best Decision Yet
Catie Moore
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385 Votes
Orlando is more than just a tourist destination famous for its theme parks, nestled in Central Florida. It’s a vibrant, growing metropolis that offers a unique blend of opportunities and lifestyle benefits that make it an increasingly attractive place to call home. With its warm climate, world-class entertainment, and booming job market, Orlando continues to […]
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My Pick for the MOST INFLUENTIAL MEN in West Orange
Austin Arthur
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385 Votes
For this month’s “men’s issue”, I was asked to write a piece on some of the most influential men in West Orange County. After seeking wise counsel on this assignment, one community leader suggested to me that I do the piece on the West Orange Town and City Managers. This revelation was an excellent one, […]
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Got to be More Mindful
Beach Tarre
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385 Votes
According to biomedical scientist Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979, mindful meditation is being aware, paying attention, being in the present moment, letting go of the need to judge, and focusing on your breathing. Using Kabat-Zinn’s guidelines you can begin your […]
Cycling in West Orange – Great for mental and physical health
Stina D'Uva
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385 Votes
“Exercise” is a word that really isn’t in my daily vocabulary but it is in my bi-weekly vocabulary; in a good month. My definition of exercise is and has been since I was much younger, bike riding. Even though I was hit by a car at age 15, I still love to ride; probably because […]
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Leaders Make West Orange the Greatest Place
Stina D'Uva
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386 Votes
When I first moved to Florida over 32 years ago, I must admit, I fell in love with the weather and my house. When my husband asked me if I wanted to move from Northern New Jersey, one of the most expensive counties in the country where the sun didn’t shine every day, to the […]
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Twenty Years and Counting!
Stina D'Uva
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384 Votes
Twenty years ago this month, I was lucky enough to embark on a career which enabled me to use my marketing and management degree. The greater skill set that I brought to the chamber was my years of volunteer service. Those opportunities, acquaintances and friendships made along the way, helped me get the perfect role […]
Behind the Scenes – Driving Homegrown Tourism in West Orange County
Stina D'Uva
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386 Votes
Almost 20 years ago, when I was just starting out at West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC), little emphasis was given to the homegrown attractions that are now known as agri, cultural, eco and heritage tourism sites. Many have been here since the founding of our towns and cities, and some were developed later by […]
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