Through campus involvement, college students have the chance to discover more about themselves, develop new interests and further the causes that are most important to them. At the University of Central Florida (UCF), several student organizations are dedicated to personal growth through community service, by providing a variety of volunteer opportunities. Members of UCF’s Honors Congress volunteering at Give Kids the World in November 2010. “I think it’s important for every person to volunteer, because no matter who you are, you have a gift that you can use to give back to the community,” says Jamie Gregor, the director of... [Read more]

Avalon Park is more than an 1,860-acre neighborhood nestled in southeast Orange County. The community also plays host as an emerging district for dozens of women who mean business. Whether they own their own business or manage a facility for a larger company, the business-minded, strong-willed women of Avalon are making a name for themselves all while balancing a family and a career. In this special section of Insight we highlight many, although certainly not all, of “The Women of Avalon Business.” The listings below are in alphabetical order by last name and are not intended to indicate any type of numerical ranking. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Tiffany... [Read more]

Dr. David R. Lach, owner of Lach Orthodontic Specialists, is giving back to the community in a variety of ways as part of his commitment to make East Orlando a better place to call home. Free Colored, Customized Mouth Guards for Youth Sports Teams In an effort to educate parents, coaches and young athletes about the prevalence of sports injuries and how many of these can be reduced or prevented by wearing proper protective mouth gear, Dr. Lach’s office will be providing free mouth guards to local sports teams. “Accidents and injuries are a part of sports, but many involving the mouth can be avoided if proper mouth guards are worn,”... [Read more]

Each operatory features satellite television and custom chairs to help keep patients calm and comfortable. How do you choose which dentist to bring your child to for their back to school exam?  If you’re like most, you go by ‘word of mouth,’ right? In East Orlando, the word on the street is about the high quality dentistry found at Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Vista Lakes and Avalon Park performed by the dedicated practice co-owners, Dr. Michael J. Morra and Dr. Marc R. Chapkis. Ask around and your neighbors will tell you their experience at Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is one where they leave with not just a clean smile,... [Read more]

Central Florida’s tourism numbers reached record highs last year with 51 million visitors making a stop to our often sunny slice of paradise. With tourists being one of our largest economic contributors, this is definitely welcome news for area businesses and residents. “That’s the first time that any destination in the United States can justifiably claim that honor [of visitors for any given year],” says Richard J. Maladecki, president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association. Nora Crookshank poses at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure. There are... [Read more]