As we celebrate our nation’s 243rd year of independence, I’d like to take this opportunity to honor my dear friend and Winter Park neighbor for nearly 20 years, Lt. Col. Walter “Pat” Patton. He...
If summer vibes and independent artists with original material is your thing, catch the BloomFest 2019 festival at Tin Roof (July 8) or Central Park in Winter Park (July 12). If you prefer to...
Pop Culture Detours – By George McGowan One of the positive things about social networks is the random people you meet. I’m on Twitter, as @gmac94, and I like to follow quirky pop culture...
Stephanie Jones, a high school student in Winter Park, is studying Mandarin in China for the summer through a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship. NSLI-Y is a program of the U.S....
The 2019 Orlando Boat Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center, August 16-18, featuring more than 500 boats, marine accessories and aquatic-themed activities for all ages. Show visitors can board and enjoy deals...
Protection And Service – By MPO Jim Whitman, Winter Park Police Department To quote the lyrics of a very popular Buster Poindexter song, “It’s hot, hot, hot!” Unfortunately, it’s true, we have entered that time...
Mayor Leary’s Message – July 2019 The city is in the process of reviewing its charter. Many residents may not be aware of the importance of this governing document. A municipal charter is the equivalent...
In The Garden – By Stephen and Kristin Pategas Water is vital for life and when heard, powerful in the garden. We try to incorporate a water feature into every garden we design. It...
As we celebrate our country’s 243rd birthday this month, it is a time to reflect on how blessed we are to live in America. I am personally grateful that I get to call Orlando...
Family Business Perspective – By Dan Iosue Maybe you’re not the ultimate decision maker, so you might be asking, “What can I influence?” Let’s talk about ROI. There are only three resources in almost...
Cybersecurity Awareness – By Ron Frechette, The Cyber Coach If you haven’t heard it in the news, Florida has been a primary target for ransomware attacks over that past month and the trend seems to...
