The Metropolitan “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association held its annual conference in April and elected Orange County Fire Chief Otto Drozd III president of the organization. Approximately 120 fire chiefs from metropolitan fire departments in...
Few things are as much fun as splashing around at the beach or in a backyard pool, but not every child is confident about taking the plunge. “For some children, the idea of getting...
May is a busy month in the City of Orlando, and for all of us it is a time to celebrate and remember all of the moms in our lives. As a Jewish proverb...
Live Meaningfully – By Ayesha G. Shenk, M.A. I find myself currently sitting in the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As if that weren’t already bad enough, I can count the number of hours of...
In The Garden – By Stephen and Kristin Pategas Plants called succulents are adapted to arid climates and are native to many places around the world. A few are even native to Florida. They are...
Pop Culture Detours – By George McGowan So many thoughts form and then flitter away when it comes to write another column. So, rather than form them into a cohesive whole, maybe it is...
Studies show that, in middle-income neighborhoods, there are 13 books for every child. However, in low-income neighborhoods, there is just one book for every 300 children. To improve this statistic, Heart of Florida United...
As the time change provides us all with more daylight in which to enjoy the great outdoors, I wanted to give you an update about much that is happening in our City. Last month...
Congratulations Each year the city awards its top three employees with an Employee of the Year recognition. I am proud to introduce the city’s 2016 award recipients. Employee of the Year Ed Batcheller, Golf...
Publisher’s Message –April 2017 With this issue, I’m thrilled to share that The Park Press is celebrating our 10th anniversary! As I stop to reflect, I find myself feeling blessed and honored by the...
