As we move past the halfway point of 2012 I wanted to take a moment to quickly update on some of the things happening in the District 4 community. As you enjoy your July 4 holiday [...]

Neighborhood Watch groups have been receiving extra attention lately due to the Trayvon Martin case unfolding in Sanford. In East Orlando, however, Neighborhood Watch coordinators [...]

Since its inception, Lake Nona’s Medical City has become the hub of medical treatment, education and research in Central Florida. Anchored by UCF’s College of Medicine,[...]

The faculty at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine has been educating the future physicians of America for years, but now it has a new endeavor – to[...]

First off, I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and say I sincerely hope you had a wonderful and safe holiday season. A new year brings new opportunities and challenges an[...]

My husband Justin and I have always loved the sport of rowing. For as long as I can remember it has been a passion of ours and even though we’re new to the Lake Nona area, we[...]

Giving back to the community may not be on many high school students’ list of priorities, but for some it’s a must. This is the first year that community service hours [...]

There are not many things in life that I won’t talk about. However, when I was asked to talk about myself I was a bit perplexed. There is not much to say about me; at least I[...]

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.[...]

We all know driving downtown or to Winter Park to catch a play or concert can be a hassle. Luckily, there are a few local alternatives for you to add some culture to your daily rou[...]

I was home watching “Meet the Press” recently and had to rewind my DVR after hearing a statement from  former President Bill Clinton during his discussion about our nat[...]

You may never be able to honor those who gave their lives in the name of everything this country stands for enough. But you sure can try. That’s the underlying idea behind the prop[...]

What stays with me is the intense blue-sky beauty of what seemed like was going to be a fantastic morning… before. What haunts me are the faces of the perished smiling out fr[...]

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[...]

Volunteering has been encouraged in children for years. In elementary school, educators first plant the seed in children with clubs and other activities. From there, students can p[...]