When tourists think of Orlando, they think of theme parks, shopping and warm, sunny weather. But when East Orlando residents think of their neck of the woods, they think of traffic and construction, both of which are currently affecting South Alafaya Trail. The stretch of Alafaya from Curry Ford to Avalon Park Boulevard is being widened from two to four lanes with construction expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Until then, then road will be torn, traffic will be delayed and frustrations will be high - even higher than usual. Local businesses along the road are also forced to cope and adapt... Read more
Dr. Brent Baldasare specializes in the use of low force, corrective chiropractic techniques at Affinity Health & Wellness Center. Here, he treats professional mixed martial arts fighter, Ben Saunders. It was 1993, the last game of the season for senior sack leader and private college All-American Brent Baldasare. He knew it was going to be his last game as a college football player, but he didn’t know it might be the last time he ever used his legs. A paralyzing lower back injury that left him unable to walk for months. At the request of his trainer, he sought help from a chiropractor,... Read more
A key part of the overall success of Orlando International Airport is the transportation network established on the ground leading to and from the facility. Airports can be chaotic to maneuver under the best circumstances, and with a record 49 million visitors to the area last year drawn to beautiful weather and vacation destinations, local commuters and business travelers continue to increase airport traffic. Without adequate transportation options, congestion is further exacerbated as airport users exit into the city. Without diverse modes of transit to and from the airport, precious revenues... Read more
When we’re kids, getting a bike is just about the coolest thing that could happen. You pick one out of a line-up, ask for it on your birthday and wait impatiently, getting jealous of the kid down the street who has a fancy one with the custom paint job. But somehow, when age 16 hits, the bikes suddenly start to collect dust. We opt, instead, for driving in cars with our radios turned up as our bikes get rusty and lose their luster. It doesn’t have to be that way because cycling is cool again, and believe it or not - it can not only fit into our adult lifestyles, but it can improve them. Jim... Read more
Who, at some point, has not been affected by the bane known as the morning commute? Generally, the surface street gridlock is avoided through the use of expressways. Found world-wide, these roadways typically hold hostages between 7 and 9 a.m. and 4 and 7 p.m., but are expedient and safer as most accidents occur at stop and go movements. If you’ve driven anyway throughout Orlando, you’ve seen the signs. But why do we have to pay tolls? In Central Florida, State Roads 417, 528, 414, 429, and 408 are expressways with odd numbers running North and South and evens heading East and West. Discuss... Read more
