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Photo Shoot: Summer Style

Summer Skin Care: You’re Doing It Wrong!

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Publisher’s Note

In Case You Missed It

Summer Skin Care:

By Riesa Pascal

You’re Doing It Wrong!

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By Sandra Ketcham

Travel ‘N Style:

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Sawgrass Marriott Golf

Photo Shoot:

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Resort & Spa

Summer Style

Luxury Essentials

By Cathleen K. Bode

Photos By Susan Jeffers

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Toys:

Travel ‘N Style:

Celebrity Soup:

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6 Most Shocking Celebrity

Speed Racer!

By Courtney Caggiano

Plastic Surgery Transformations

By Riesa Pascal

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Spotlight on the Law:

Style MD:

Best Friends:

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Everyone Wants

Dog Days of Summer:

Brighter Smiles

6 Ways to Keep Your

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Dog Cool

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By Cathleen K. Bode

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Orlando’s Elite Doctors

In the News:

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Should I Start My

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Health & Beauty:

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By Mark NeJame

7 Superfoods for Beauty

What’s Happening

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The Concierge Guide

Pop Psychology

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Dear Readers, > It’s summertime! Even though we live in the Sunshine State, we still look forward to that carefree season when the sun is brighter, the days are longer, and the kids are out of school. We should take time to recharge ourselves and enjoy what these next sunny months have to offer. Summer is the perfect opportunity to try something new, take an exotic getaway, or simply relax in the paradise that is Florida. As you plan your activities for the summer, the first thing you should put on your list is to find a quiet spot and dive into this magazine!

Sven’s son Anthony and first dog Leon.

Summer some years ago in Southwest Florida.

You can feel the changes that come with this new season in the warm (and sometimes hot) air, and you can surely smell it in the sweet floral aromas that surround us. As the colors of summer begin to come out again, it seems as though the people in this city look somewhat happier, and maybe even prettier. This is probably due in part to the new summer trends that are making their way into Central Florida. Our summertime fashion shoot will give you a glimpse of these exciting fresh looks.

In this special issue of Orlando Style, you will find a variety of articles to get you in the perfect mood for summer. Since this is the time for renewal, what better way to get you on the path to revitalization than finding the best doctors for your health?

Our “Elite Doctors” feature will help you learn which of our local doctors is right for you. These doctors have been voted by their local peers and patients, who have kindly recommended them for the readers of Style Magazines. We polled numerous doctors and patients, asking them to specify which doctors they would choose for their own loved ones. Our brand new 2014 results are in this issue, so be sure to take a look inside!

Nurturing your family and relationships is just as important as nurturing your health, so why not take an adventure with those you love? Do things with your family that you may not have time for during the rest

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of the year. Especially in Central Florida, there are many fun activities that will fill your summer days with smiles. Perhaps play a game of golf at one of the beautiful courses in Orlando, or visit our world-class theme parks. Even a ride on the innovative “SunRail” would be a great way to see the cities that you have been longing to visit.

Whatever you choose, be sure to enjoy the fabulous restaurants, shops, and natural wonders that make our city beautiful.

As for my own family, we have just finished building our new home, and we are finally ready to move in. After a huge amount of work and stress, this move is certainly worth the wait. We are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives, and believe it is a great investment, since the prices in our area will rise again. Real estate is still relatively inexpensive in our local area, but it surely won’t remain like this forever.

If you’re thinking about getting involved in real estate endeavors, now would be a great opportunity to do so.

Also, what would summertime in the U.S.A. be without an all-American celebration?

There are many festivities taking place around the city this Fourth of July, and we hope to see you there.

Summer is here! Enjoy this season and live life in Style!

Sincerely,

Sven J. Bode, Publisher

14 - CONTRIBUTORS

SUSAN JEFFERS Susan Jeffers started her career as a photographer on South Beach over ten years ago testing models from great agencies like Irene Marie, Ford, Michele Pommier and L’egence. She then left for Detroit and Chicago where she gained recognition for her talent in Grand Prix models and Auto show girls. Susan has been photographing Tampa’s greatest talent for nearly eight years. She has gained wide recognition for her beauty and spa photography. She is an expert with light and has a knack for art direction. Her recent endeavors in digital have proved her talents even stronger.

MARK NEJAME Mark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and country’s highest profile cases. He is routinely sought by the media as a legal commentator and is currently a Legal Analyst for CNN. He is the Founder and Senior Partner of the Law Firm of NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker, Joshi & Moreno, P.A. a/k/a NeJame Law. NeJame Law has 15 attorneys and 4 divisions: Personal Injury, Criminal, Immigration and Business/Commercial Litigation. Mr. NeJame is a regular contributor to Orlando Style Magazine. Mr. NeJame can be reached at 407-245-1232 and www.nejamelaw.com.

RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in Florida where she graduated from Florida State University with a double major in creative writing and communication. While enrolled in university, Riesa discovered her passion for broadcast journalism through several TV hosting opportunities including reporting on FSU athletics and airing across the state of Florida on the SunSports Channel. Riesa currently travels around the country with Convention News Television as a reporter, producer and editor. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, reading, writing, and quality time with friends. You can learn more about Riesa at www.riesapascal.com

COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney was born in Miami and has been a Florida native all her life. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word. Currently residing in Orlando, she pursues all forms of writing, including journalism, nonfiction, critical literary analysis, and songwriting. In her free time, Courtney enjoys performing as a musician and guitarist in the Orlando area, as well as working as a freelance book editor for local authors.

MARIA DELIS Maria has lived in New York, Athens, Miami and Orlando. Although she loves city life, she’s at her happiest when she’s island hopping in the Aegean.

Maria earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Central Florida where she started her teaching career. She also holds an MA in public relations from the University of Miami. Her written work has appeared in various publications, including Ocean Drive Magazine, Visit Florida, AMPR’s Wanderlogue and The Miami Planet.

SANDRA KETCHAM Sandra Ketcham is a native Floridian and passionate travel writer. Her work appears in numerous web and print publications, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Bay Times, USA Today, AOL’s Gadling and Kraze Magazine. She also writes for VISIT FLORIDA and is the Orlando Guide at About.com.

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SAWGRASS MARRIOTT

GOLF RESORT & SPA A SUMMER GETAWAY ON FLORIDA’S HISTORIC COAST

By Cathleen K. Bode

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The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa is the perfect place to enjoy Florida’s enticing landscape and history.

Just a two-hour drive from Orlando and only three and a half hours away from Tampa, the Sawgrass Marriott gives you unbelievably close access to the breathtaking Ponte Vedra Beach, as well as other fabulous locations along Florida’s Historic Coast. The resort is 30 minutes away from both Jacksonville and St. Augustine, two of this summer’s must-see cities. The stunning 63-acre property of the Sawgrass Marriott celebrates the natural beauty of Florida, while combining it with modern luxuries of coastal living, including a tranquil resort spa, elegant restaurants, and champion-worthy golf courses.

This resort is bringing back the beauty of retro style—which has grown immensely popular in Orlando hotels and restaurants—and a sky-high lobby showcases the brilliance of the Marriott’s simplicity in design. White is the color of choice at the Sawgrass Marriott, and the clean lines of the interior décor celebrate the 1950s aesthetic with a modern spin.

The 510 relaxing guest rooms, including 21 indulgent suites, are designed with the Florida exterior in mind, allowing the oceanfront lifestyle to carry you from day to night. Calming earth tones compliment the warm wood furnishings, and the resort’s signature Revive Marriott bedding provides each accommodation with over-the-top comfort.

As of January 2014, the Sawgrass Marriott has unveiled an incredible multimillion dollar resort-wide renovation, enhancing the already-beautiful Floridian atmosphere. Sawgrass Marriott’s General Manager Paige Koerbel is happy to reveal to summer travelers this recent project, which has benefited every aspect of the beachfront resort, and the transformation has converted this premiere vacation destination into a rejuvenating coastal experience. Designed by a collaboration of celebrated architects, this renovation has brought the Sawgrass Marriott much closer to Florida’s natural waterfront environment, and the new resort interiors allow guests to feel the relaxation of a warm beach day while in the lobby of their resort.

This new renovation also makes the Sawgrass Marriott the prime location for business travelers, and the resort’s sophisticated 56,000 square-foot meeting space provides any work event or conference with the balance of a private workspace with calming Florida charm. All of the 36 meeting rooms are fully equipped with the latest technology and are styled for easy accessibility for events of all sizes. With the fine dining options and recreational activities of the Sawgrass Marriott, this location is sure to be a favorite among hardworking/hard playing visitors.

One of the most spectacular features for those staying at the Sawgrass Marriott is exclusive access to its 5 golf courses, including the PGA TOUR’s PLAYERS Stadium Course. On May 8-11, this course hosted the PLAYERS Championship, where golf greats such as Tiger Woods proved their skill and fought for one of the most venerable titles on the PGA TOUR. After undergoing a complete redesign in 2006, this 7,215-yard, par72 course, designed by Pete Dye, is not to be missed for those golf aficionados looking to experience one of the best afternoons of their lives. The “Island Green” 17th hole is considered to be the most photographed hole in the golf world, and it is known to be extremely difficult, even for some of the mot talented professionals.

Other Courses include Dye’s Valley Course, which challenges golfers of any level with its 6,938 yards of expansive hills and valleys, wide greens, and water features at every hole. The Sawgrass Country Club, which was named “Best in State” by Golf Digest, was designed by architect Ed Seay of Palmer Course Design. The 27 holes that cover the 10,340 yards of beautiful greenery invite golfers to enjoy the Florida scenery of pines and palms. For resort guests looking to improve their game or those planning to pick up a golf club for the first time, the Tour Academy at TPC Sawgrass offers instruction for players of any level. The 2,800 square-foot instructional facility offers indoor hitting bays, private practice areas, a dedicated driving range, as well as putting and chipping greens and bunkers. If you are new to the game, the Tour Academy is

a great place to learn the basics, and beginner lessons from the Academy’s highly skilled staff will set you on the right path to mastering your golf swing.

The best way to indulge yourself after a successful afternoon of hitting the green is with one of the luxurious treatments at the Sawgrass Spa. This 25,000 square foot sanctuary features innovative Eastern design elements, warm lighting, and calming music to create the perfect setting for serenity. 19 private rooms and personalized treatments including facials, massages and body wraps make your spa day unlike any other. The Sawgrass Custom Facial is 50 minutes of heavenly bliss, providing your skin with soothing botanicals and treatment levels styled to your specific needs. You can continue your spa experience with a trip to the workout studio, which offers personal training classes, as well as yoga, Pilates, and spin sessions.

The Sawgrass Marriott features nine specialty restaurants and lounges, but perhaps the most memorable is Vernon’s, named after former General Manager and President of PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Vernon Kelly. This divine restaurant is simply remarkable, as its inventive menu emphasizes flavors from the Atlantic coast with a raw bar and chowder bar, offering a new twist to oceanfront dining. The most fitting—and delicious—wines on Vernon’s list is the Greg Norman Pinot Noir, which allows your golf-inspired day to continue well into the evening and pairs excellently with Vernon’s fillet. Vernon’s is an animal cruelty-free restaurant, serving only grass-fed beef and supporting natural farming practices, an admirable characteristic in today’s food industry.

The resort also provides easy access to the historic city of St. Augustine. As the first city in America, St. Augustine is perhaps the most important community in Florida, if not the nation, and there is much to be experienced, tasted, and discovered of this Spanish-founded city. The old town center is packed full of unique shops and restaurants, and a stroll through the main streets makes for a lovely afternoon with friends or family. An interesting place to begin your visit to this city is the St. Augustine

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Distillery on Riberia Street. This plant building, established in 1907, features free tours and tastings, and visitors can watch as spirits are made from scratch while learning about the age-old process of distilling whiskey, rum, gin, and vodka in copper pot stills. The distillery’s museum reveals the heritage of Florida’s distilling past and agricultural foundation, and it allows guests to experience the history of the distillery. The building, which was once the home of an ice plant, has been repurposed to bring the city of St. Augustine locally processed beverages, such as its Florida Cane Vodka, which is distilled from 100 percent pure Florida-farmed sugar cane.

The Ice Plant Bar & Restaurant, located right next door to the distillery, specializes in artesian tastes and spirits. This eatery focuses on sustainability, and its renovated walls and beloved business serve as testaments to this fact. Inspired by the industrialization of the early 20th century, this restaurant reinforces the idea that simple ingredients make the real difference in fine cooking. The produce, dairy, meat, and fish that are brought into the Ice Plant are locally grown and purveyed, ensuring both the quality and taste of each delicious dish on the menu. A tour at the distillery followed by lunch at the Ice Plant is a perfect combination, as it is quite an experience to watch your liquor of choice being prepared and then enjoying it in the same building.

Back at the Marriott, you can end your day in comfort at the Cabana Beach Club, a private oceanfront retreat with a casual, inviting atmosphere. Although PERFECT for beach weddings, or special events, the Cabana Beach Club is a lovely place to spend a quiet evening in the cool ocean breezes. At the Club’s Sea Porch Bar & Grill, you’ll find one of the most luscious piña OrlandoStyleMagazine.com

colada’s on the coast, a heavenly tropical concoction to sweeten up the beautiful scenery. While the Sea Porch offers beachside classics, 619 Ocean View serves up fresh Florida seafood with tastes from the Mediterranean, and restaurant manager Phil ensures that each guest leaves with their appetites fully satisfied.

With all of the coastal adventures awaiting you, a summer retreat at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is the perfect opportunity to get to know the Florida cities that make our coast shine. Whether you desire to experience the beaches of Ponte Vedra, the timeless traditions of St. Augustine, or simply the colorful tastes of the Atlantic, come soak up Florida’s rich heritage and become a part of history in the making.

For more information, visit www.sawgrassmarriott.com.

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FORT LAUDERDALE

By Courtney Caggiano

> The W Fort Lauderdale is unlike any other hotel on Florida’s coastline. From its sleek, modern design to its cocktailinspired atmosphere, every aspect of the W celebrates the excitement of South Florida through a nightlife perspective.

A three-hour drive from Orlando and a four-hour trip from Tampa, this hotel is an easy getaway for those seeking a trip to Florida’s southern beaches.

A walk into the lobby of the W brings an unexpected surprise along with a smile; instead of reflecting the brightness of the beach and the Fort Lauderdale lifestyle, the aesthetic of the W is a turn from the ordinary. Calming stone walls echo the natural splendor that radiates from the slate floor to the soft blues and creams of the furniture. Rather than emphasizing the warmth of the Florida sunshine, the W’s design makes guests feel as though they are deep within the Atlantic Ocean, soaking up the soothing coolness of underwater life. However, this dark interior compliments the lively beach environment, as the entire far end of the hotel opens up to glass doors of streaming natural light and a too-good-to-be-true cerulean ocean.

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With understated charm that allows the natural splendor of Florida’s coast to shine, the main design element of the W’s artistic nature is simplicity, and it is reverberated throughout every crevice and corner.

Once you enter one of the 517 elegant rooms, you will be enchanted by the relaxing power of this simplicity. The white luscious bedding centers a room of cooling grey walls, like a cloud upon a calm coastal morning. Subtle hues of Florida’s natural environment echo around the room; soft wood and ethereal stone create a sanctuary of minimalism, and the peek-a-boo bathroom hidden by a slender sliding door is more spacious than most hotel guests would expect.

With its sophisticated design and expansive windows, it could be likened to your own personal spa.

The W’s exclusive Bliss Spa is a haven of relaxation, and its soothing rhythmic tunes welcome guests to an afternoon of respite. The Fabulous Facial is one of the Spa’s celebrated treatments, and its combination of cleansing botanicals, herbal moisturizers, and rejuvenating ex-

foliation leave skin feeling free from the damage of the summer sun. Each spa technician personalizes the treatment levels to the needs of guests, whether they are seeking an invigorating massage, a refreshing facial, or a revitalizing body treatment.

Be sure to keep the pampering going with a stop into the Ted Gibson salon, where you can experience hair styling techniques inspired by world-famous stylist Ted Gibson. Currently, the salon is featuring a Braid Bar, where highly skilled hair experts transform your mane with the latest trends. From classic fishtail braids or milkmaid up-dos to edgy customized braids, the Ted Gibson salon will give you the ideal braid of choice, so you can enjoy your beach evening in carefree style.

You can get in the mood for summer in the W’s Living Room, the perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon or find exciting drinks and music after hours, all with an endless view of the beautiful Atlantic. The Living Room offers delicious light fare for those craving a bite, and the open windows leading out to the

“ Living Room’s terrace of trendy décor beckon the cool ocean breezes to fill the lounge with the feeling of coastal life. An unbeatable spot for watching the waves, the terrace allows you to soak up the sun in luxury, with a mouth-watering finger food menu and a variety of tempting cocktail choices.

One of the signature cocktails to heighten your experience in the Living Room Lounge is the Spicy Paloma, a lively blend of Casamigos Silver Tequila, agave nectar, fresh limejuice, grapefruit juice, and a splash of Thai chili syrup. With the spicy kick of the chili flavor, this adventurous drink may not be for the faint of heart, but it is as bold as the design of the W itself. The drink is effortlessly balanced, as the brightness of the citrus notes lighten the sharp tastes of the tequila and chili pepper. An excellent choice for tequila lovers, the Spicy Paloma is perhaps the most celebrity-worthy drinks on the coast; the W’s choice tequila is part of George Clooney’s exclusive line made just for the hotel. This drink is like a burning Florida sunset, with its hues of blood orange and vibrant pink swirling together to create the ultimate visual concoction.

THE W’S EXCLUSIVE BLISS SPA IS A HAVEN OF RELAXATION, AND ITS SOOTHING RHYTHMIC TUNES WELCOME GUESTS TO AN AFTERNOON OF RESPITE.

After the sun goes down, the Living Room heats up with live music from some of the hottest DJs. Let the rhythm overtake you as the smooth beats invade the air, or hide away in one of the oversized booths and enjoy a drink or two with friends.

In May, the Living Room welcomed DJ Adam Share at their New/Next party, an exciting happening that will be one of many in the W’s nightlife future.

A night in the Living Room calls for a hearty and delicious breakfast, and the best can be found at Steak 954. What is known to be one of Fort Lauderdale’s most innovative steak and seafood restaurants opens well before dinner hours to feature a decadent brunch menu. Steak 954 specializes in satisfying your sweet tooth; the Vanilla French Toast is a fantasy made of the thickest slices of toast smothered in dolce de leche crème. Pastry chef Sarah Magoon has mastered the art of transforming childhood favorites into ageless masterpieces, and her Pop Tarts are a prime example of her expertise. For this treat, which is even more delicious than the youthful classic, Magoon tucks warm baked apples and rum de leche into a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pastry.

A dinner at Steak 954 is just as magnificent, and the Bone-In Beef Short Rib is a cut above. Served with heirloom tomatoes and marinated in flavors of basil and natural au jus, this short rib is divinely tender and falls off the bone with the slightest of ease. For dessert, Chef Magoon works her magic with her Key Lime Baked Alaska, a brilliant twist on South Florida’s classic key lime pie. This retro-inspired treat hides away a citrusy center of key lime goodness beneath a dome of perfectly baked meringue.

From enticing tastes and alluring drinks to the serene yet stimulating ambiance, the W Fort Lauderdale is an escape all its own, and the party is just getting started.

Come celebrate the warm summer nights in style by planning your stay today.

For more information, visit www.wfortlauderdalehotel.com.

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Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Style Events, News & Gossip from Around the City

By Riesa Pascal

> It’s summer time and Central Flori-

diehard fans alike became one with the

da is buzzing with activity! Fortunately In

Force every weekend as they lined up for

Case You Missed It is here to make sure

photo ops, a spectacular daily parade

you stay up to date on all that’s happen-

featuring celebrity guests from the Star

ing in the City Beautiful. In order to give

Wars films and the centerpiece of this

you a proper recap of the past couple

celebration, the Star Tours attraction.

months, let’s start with one of Disney’s highly anticipated yearly events.

Named for Claude François (nicknamed CloClo), one of France’s most beloved

For four consecutive weekends from

pop stars, Bistro CloClo creates classic

May 16th through June 15th, Star Wars

French cuisine with a modern twist in the

characters came to life at Disney’s Hol-

“bistronomique” style.

lywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends.

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Fans of all ages came up close and per-

Bistro tables and chairs of burnished

sonal with Chewbacca, Darth Vader and

wood create a warm atmosphere. Tables

several other beloved characters from

are topped with white linens and bistro

the hit franchise. Unassuming guests and

walls display plein air paintings by French

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artist Noreen Coup and Helene de Lille

fer all this and more at the Florida Mall

On June 21st, Firestone Live proved

depicting bucolic scenes of France. Clo-

and as you already know – at the Mall at

yet again to be a perfect venue for

Clo officially opened in April and has

Millenia!

any event during Firm Fest 2014. The

been an ever-growing hit amongst the

event presented by the Orlando Fam-

daily flock of both new and returning

On May 30th, Firestone Live threw their

ily Firm featured a number of celebrity

customers. An intimate, French themed

second collaborative artistic event “One

guests and live entertainment. NFL and

dining area seats 128 guests and an ex-

Chic Fête.” Hailed as one of the “fresh-

UCF football legend Daunte Culpepper

tensive lunch and dinner menu offers

est nightclubs in the world” by Billboard

emceed the night to raise proceeds in

more than 30 selections of appetizers,

magazine and Rolling Stone, Firestone

benefit of the Legal Aid Society of the

entrees and desserts. French Chef Ju-

Live’s ticketed event featured and high-

Orange County Bar Association. One of

lien Bouchet and Consulting Chef John

lighted over 40 local artists, musicians,

the organization’s primary purposes is

Tan worked with Chef Alvaro Delbusto

fashion designers and more throughout

to provide quality legal services for the

to create the authentic French cuisine

a thrilling evening mixed with cocktails

low-income residents, the working poor,

which guests can’t get enough of such

and creativity. From runway shows and

children and disadvantaged groups with

as pan-sautéed scallops with black ri-

live music performances to henna art

special legal needs in Orange County.

sotto and boeuf bourguignon. You may

and a photography gallery, One Chic

Some of the evening’s entertainment

want to stop by and say hello to the hos-

Fête brought together a fantastic fusion

included amazing live performances by

pitable GM Paul Ardaji. He will definitely

of all things creative for one unforget-

the Dave Matthews Tribute Band and Or-

take good care of you!

table celebration of the arts.

lando singer-songwriter, Justin Michael.

What’s spring without an event by Guys With Ties? On May 17th, Central Florida’s beloved philanthropy threw their annual “Spring Fashion Show” and it was an expected hit. Guest packed every inch of 180 Grey Goose Lounge for this fun, philanthropic night of fashion and class.

Music spinned all night courtesy of DJ ARock and the evening’s fashion show was hosted by Orlando Magic Dancer Cori

“

Lakeridge Winery’s Annual Harvest Fes-

UNASSUMING GUESTS AND DIEHARD FANS ALIKE BECAME ONE WITH THE FORCE EVERY WEEKEND AS THEY LINED UP FOR PHOTO OPS, A SPECTACULAR DAILY PARADE FEATURING CELEBRITY GUESTS FROM THE STAR WARS FILMS

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Yarkin who showed off the latest springinspired fashions our local boutiques

tival has become a staple tradition in Central Florida. From June 20th-22nd, locals and visitors alike drove to the rolling hills of Clermont to partake in this beloved event. In its 24th year, the Harvest Festival is highlighted by the ever popular annual stomping of the grapes which brings together families, couples and friends from all walks of life for endless laughs, loads of fun and unforgettable memories to take home. Over 80

have to offer. Proceeds benefited the

GAP at Mall at Millenia has officially

local artists and crafters came out to

Guys With Ties Philanthropy of Orlando.

re-opened and they were sure to do it

display their creative works while lively

in style through a massive Grand Re-

music, great food, Lakeridge wine, com-

On May 29th, Mayors and Rolex came

Opening event. On May 31st, mall go-

plimentary Winery tours and delectable

together to celebrate the grand re-

ers enjoyed great music, snacks, a photo

tastings kept the party going all week-

opening of Mayors Jewelry Store at the

booth, fun prize giveaways and more as

end long.<

Florida Mall showcasing the new Rolex

they strolled through GAP’s new summer

Boutique. VIP shoppers strolled through

styles and selections as all joined in on

Know of a Not-To-Be Missed Event?

the store in search of the perfect item,

the nonstop fun. GAP Stylists were sta-

Do Tell!

which wasn’t hard to do at the Southeast-

tioned throughout the event and offered

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ern U.S.’s luxury jewelry retailer. Mayors

their expertise in helping the various

is known for their wide selection of world

guests to find their perfect look for the

renowned timepiece brands and now of-

summer.

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Photos by Brion Price & Others

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Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel

Miley Cyrus Concert at the Amway Center

Go Red For Women Luncheon

Painting With A Twist Orlando

Black and White Party at Rosen Plaza

Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel

Snap Orlando

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Richard Montgomery & Sven Bode Grand Re-Opening of Mayors at Florida Mall

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LUXURY ESSENTIALS BUMBLE AND BUMBLE’S SURF SPRAY Put away your straightener and embrace those beach waves. Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray gives your hair the texture and volume you want, without weighing you down. Rated by InStyle as the best all-around spray for the season, this miracle spray is perfect for any style. $26 Available at www.bumbleandbumble.com

DIOR 5 COULEURS EYESHADOW PALETTE If you don’t own it already, make sure you grab Dior’s best-selling eye shadow palette this summer. The complimentary shades will be sure to give your eyes that sparkle that you desire.

The eye shadow is long-lasting, so apply it without worry before a day of summer fun. $61 Available at www.macys.com

EUGENIA KIM’S HONEY SUN HAT The Florida heat is nothing to joke about, especially in the summer. Eugenia Kim’s impeccable style is evident with the Honey Sun Hat. This summer necessity is essential for the frequent beach-goer. Get your desired summer tan, but make sure your face is fully protected. The Honey Sun Hat is made of paper and cotton, so you won’t feel weighed down by heavy material. $340 Available at www.barneys.com

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VINTAGE SKIRT: $350 TOP URBAN OUTFITTERS: $268 NECKLACE: PARIS ISABELLA ROYALTY NECKLACE: $478

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MODEL PHOTOGRAPHER: WWW.SUSANJEFFERSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM LAYOUT BY STYLE MAGAZINES HAIR AND MAKE-UP: LINDSAY MATACCHIERO STYLING: KATIE AT LA FRANCE AND SUSAN JEFFERS MODELS: MILA TODOROVA AND MIA M. MOST CLOTHING PROVIDED BY LA FRANCE JEWELRY PROVIDED BY PARIS ISABELLA AND LA FRANCE.

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SKIRT LA FRANCE MINT GREEN MESH: $148 JEWELRY FROM PARIS ISABELLA NECKLACE OTAZU GEO SQUARES: $388 BRACELET: CAROLINA ROCHE: $219 StyleToMe.com

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LA FRANCE DRESS TURQUOISE SUE WONG WITH WOVEN BODICE: $588 JEWELRY PARIS ISABELLA VSA CROSS NECKLACE: $248 MESH LIQUID METAL BRACELET: $218 RING REKA: $98

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LA FRANCE: RED FEATHERED HAT: $138 PARIS ISABELLA NECKLACE AND EARRINGS COCOON NECKLACE: $248 EARRINGS: $128

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LA FRANCE DRESS AND JEWELRY WHITE DOLCE VITA CREAM DRESS: $248 CHARLES ALBERT GIANT FOSSIL NECKLACE: $1998 CHARLES ALBERT MULTI FOSSIL RING: $148 StyleToMe.com

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MOST shocking CELEBRITY PLASTIC SURGERY TRANSFORMATIONS

By Riesa Pascal

JOAN RIVERS Age: 81 Work Completed: Brow lift, an eye tuck, two facelifts, rhinoplasty, jaw implants, liposuction, breast implants and BOTOX®.

before after

Joan Rivers has never been shy about her extensive plastic surgery procedures. The actress is known for a comic style that often includes poking fun at herself and even recently appeared in a Dodge commercial where she joked about her face melting off for being plastic. Whereas some of the celebrities we’ll feature here admit at least partial regret for their procedures, Rivers is reportedly very happy about her appearance. In 2009, Rivers even wrote a book on the subject titled Men Are Stupid...

And They Like Big Boobs: A Woman’s Guide to Beauty Through Plastic Surgery. In the book she discusses medical details, costs and complications associated with various cosmetic procedures. If anyone is qualified for that discussion, it’s certainly Rivers who has undergone nearly all of them.

LINDSAY LOHAN Age: 28 Work Completed: Breast implants, lip enhancement and possibly cheek fillers.

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Having just celebrated her 28th birthday, Lindsay Lohan is pretty young to be included on a list of celebrities with bad plastic surgeries. However, a look at the photos above should be enough of an explanation as to why. It wasn’t too long ago when Lohan was the fresh-faced Hollywood starlet that every director was clamoring to get in their latest film. These days the Mean Girls star is better known for her bad behavior, a very public struggle with addiction and the fact that she now looks like a 40-year-old woman. One too many lip enhancements and a rumored “liquid facelift” have stripped Lohan of the undeniably natural beauty she once had. It’s fantastic to see Lohan out of rehab and making an effort to turn her life around, but it’s a shame there’s no going back on that plastic surgery too.

PRISCILLA PRESLEY Age: 69 Work Completed: Brow lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, cheek implants and BOTOX®.

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Priscilla Presley, ex-wife of the legendary Elvis Presley, is knocking on 70’s door but her face says otherwise. The once stunning beauty now looks unrecognizable due to a botched cosmetic surgery procedure by a bogus doctor. Presley has confirmed reports that she underwent plastic surgical operations from Daniel Serrano “Dr. Dan,” an unqualified and inexperienced plastic surgeon who injected her with a substance he claimed was better than BOTOX®. The man was later sent to prison for using the injection on several celebrities, but the damage was already done. Presley has since received treatment from highly skilled cosmetic specialists in an effort to improve her face, but she will always be a reminder of what happens when plastic surgery goes very wrong.

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> Whether they’re going under the knife to cut yet another thing off their body or adding something new, celebrities love plastic surgery. Although we fully support changing something you don’t like about yourself, try making sure your face doesn’t become the laughing stock of the Internet once it’s all said and done.

JOCELYN WILDENSTEIN Age: 73 Work Completed: Multiple brow lifts, cheek implants, chin augmentation, facelifts, rhinoplasty, collagen injections and eyelid surgery.

Where, oh where do I begin with this one? New York socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein is THE face of plastic surgery addiction. When your post-surgical appearance earns you the nickname “Catwoman,” you know something’s wrong. Wildenstein’s plastic surgery journey all started as an effort to win her estranged husband back after the end of their 20-year marriage. Before she knew it, 4 million dollars went down the drain and she looked like an escapee from Vincent Price’s House of Wax. Maybe Wildenstein should have spent a little time reading Joan’s book. Fortunately for her, it seems Wildenstein might have been saved by the very thing she needed saving from. Recent photos show her looking almost human like and prove plastic surgery isn’t always a one-way street.

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MICHAEL JACKSON Age: 50

after

Work Completed: Rhinoplasty, cheek implants, chin augmentation, eyelid surgery and many more procedures are rumored.

As a huge Michael Jackson fan, it’s a shame that his appearance so greatly overshadowed his brilliance as a recording artist and performer. Plastic surgeons estimate the number of surgeries Jackson had to his face could be in the dozens. Even Jackson’s own mother has admitted her son was addicted to plastic surgery, chalking up his insisting of only having 2 procedures to the fact that he was embarrassed. Perhaps most shocking about Jackson’s drastic change in appearance was the complete change in the color of his skin. After being diagnosed with Lupus and Vitiligo, Jackson claimed a number of treatments for his sensitive skin eventually led to it lightening in color. Regardless of his unusual appearance, Jackson will always be the King of Pop in my book. Albeit, a rather scary looking one towards his unfortunate and untimely end.

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IGOR AND GRICHKA BOGDANOFF Age: 64

after

Work Completed: Chin and cheek implants, BOTOX®, collagen injections and fillers.

Thirty years ago the Bogdanoff brothers were the heartthrobs of French television, starring in the first French TV series to cover science fiction and science fact in depth.

Now the once handsome twins more closely resemble those same alien life forms they used to report on. The brothers are very clearly addicted to plastic surgery and could’ve also taken a page or two out of Joan’s book. On second thought, maybe they should’ve read the whole thing.

So what’s the takeaway from all this? If you’re going to have plastic surgery make sure the plastic surgeon is reputable, and do an extensive research on the procedure and on the surgeon. Just remember you can’t hold on to youth forever and although plastic surgery isn’t always a bad thing, perhaps you just need to let nature take its course.

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By Sandra Ketcham

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Don’t sacrifice long-term skin health for the short-term satisfaction of a tan this summer. UV rays wreak havoc on the skin, leading to wrinkles, dryness, age spots and thinning skin. If you think you’re doing a decent job of protecting yourself by applying a bit of sunscreen before the beach or wearing that cute hat you picked up at the flea market last month, you might be in for a shock.

Few people get it right when it comes to summer skin care.

SUNSCREEN SLIP-UPS /// Using sunscreen properly is essential to maintaining healthy skin, as it protects against painful sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer. Unfortunately, it’s likely you’re choosing the wrong kind, waiting too long to put it on or applying it incorrectly.

Experts generally recommend choosing a water-resistant product that contains SPF 15 or higher and offers broadspectrum protection. Apply it about 15 to 30 minutes before heading outside, and then reapply after swimming or sweating or every two hours, even if you don’t think you need it. And sunscreen isn’t just for the beach; sun damage can occur while driving, window shopping or enjoying brunch on an outdoor patio.

Sunscreen is available in creams, lotions, sprays, gels and other forms, and some products are tinted to help with application. It may take a bit of trial and error to find the right one for your skin type and lifestyle, so don’t give up if your first choice doesn’t work out. If you’re prone to breakouts during the summer months, opt for an oil-free product.

GOING TO EXTREMES /// When it comes to sun exposure, any extreme can have harmful consequences.

You certainly don’t want to spend all day sunbathing, but you don’t want to lock yourself inside, either.

The human body needs a little sun— typically about 10 to 15 minutes each day—to produce vitamin D. Too little vitamin D makes the skin more susceptible to skin damage, while high

levels help protect against sunburn.

Plus, the vitamin is necessary for calcium absorption and healthy nerves, muscles and immune system function. So, how can you protect your skin while still enjoying the summer sun and boosting vitamin D levels?

The key to healthy sun exposure is moderation. Intense UV radiation leads to skin cancer and premature aging, so limit your unprotected time outdoors to about 15 minutes during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both UVA and UVB rays are strong during midday, greatly increasing your risk of burning and melanoma during these hours. And don’t assume you’re safe just because it’s cloudy outside; harmful UV rays easily penetrate clouds and fog, which means your skin is at risk whenever it’s exposed.

Sun damage can occur even if you don’t develop a noticeable burn.

DEHYDRATION AND DRY SKIN /// Dry skin is a big problem in the summer, and it can make wrinkles more noticeable and leave your skin vulnerable to sun damage. Chlorine, saltwater, airconditioning and sunbathing are all drying to the skin. Washing your skin with soap to remove sweat and oil causes additional dryness and irritation.

Plus, if you’re using the wrong products to moisturize, you may be making things worse.

But don’t be fooled into skipping the lotion if your skin seems less dry during summer; when the skin becomes dehydrated, it produces more oil, which in turn can worsen breakouts and leave skin with a greasy feeling. The natural response is to scrub more frequently, but that only worsens skin problems, including acne. Gently exfoliating is a good idea to remove dead skin and to improve hydration from moisturizers, but don’t get carried away.

plenty of water and eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, too. One of the best ways to keep your skin healthy and hydrated is to increase your intake of water during the summer.

MAKEUP MISTAKES /// Obviously, it’s easier to continue your standard makeup routine when summer rolls around, but that’s a big mistake when it comes to the health of your skin. Skin is oilier in the summer, and this oil tends to become trapped in the bristles of makeup brushes and other applicators, where it creates the perfect environment for bacterial growth.

To prevent clogged pores and worsening acne, clean your makeup brushes and applicators regularly with soap and water to remove oil, dead skin and bacteria.

And don’t take your makeup to the beach or leave it inside your parked car; heat and light destroy the preservatives in makeup that prevent bacterial growth, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If you experience a worsening of acne or other skin problems, even after adjusting your routine, see your doctor for advice.<

THE HUMAN BODY NEEDS A LITTLE SUN—TYPICALLY ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES EACH DAY— TO PRODUCE VITAMIN D.

To moisturize your skin, apply a light, oil-free product after tanning, swimming or bathing. Avoid heavy moisturizers to prevent clogged pores and sticky, slimy skin, and look for a product that contains SPF sun protection. And, if you’re a fan of dehydrating alcoholic and sugary beach drinks, make sure you’re getting

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LUXURY ESSENTIALS TORY BURCH SOLARO ONE-PIECE Keep it classy at the beach this season with the newest from Tory Burch. The Solaro one-piece shows off your assets, while still leaving enough to the imagination.

Done in a slimming black, the painted flowers on this classic one-piece make this swimsuit appealing without being too revealing. Head to the beach in style--and don’t forget your sunscreen! $255 Available at www.toryburch.com

VALENTINO REVERSIBLE STRIPED TOTE WITH SCARF TIE You’ll fall in love with this bag the second you toss it over your shoulder. The Reversible Striped Tote

by Valentino is made of fabric and features a removable shoulder strap, a stylish scarf-tie, and a print fit for a sailor. Your tote will be the envy of all your friends this summer— take it to the beach or use it as a travel bag on the go! $1695 Available at www.stylebop.com

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JIMMY CHOO TRENT PHONE CASE Tired of needing a new phone case month after month? Jimmy Choo is here to save the day! The Trent phone case for the iPhone protects your screen in style. The case is leather-made features the Jimmy Choo logo, as well as a pull-tab. You’ll never tweet about a broken phone case again. $228 Available at m.us.jimmychoo.com

IT COSMETICS: CC+ VEIL BEAUTY FLUID FOUNDATION Prepare to finally give your skin the coverage it can count on this summer with CC+ Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation with SPF 50 protection. Not only does this revolutionary beauty fluid block your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays but it also has a one of a kind Anti-Aging Serum infused with pure coverage pigments that minimize pores and fine lines. With five different shades carefully constructed to blend with your skin tone you’re sure to find the perfect match! $38 Available at www.itcosmetics.com

CAUSE A STIR STATEMENT NECKLACE Take the colors of summer with you everywhere you go. The Cause A Stir Statement Necklace by Kate Spade features 12-karat gold plated metal and epoxy stones. With three eye-catching colors that are perfect with almost any summer outfit, this necklace is a jewelry staple for your summer wardrobe. $248 Available at www.katespade.com

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HERE COMES

SPEED RACER! 2014 SSC TUATARA

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> With major assembly development

is placed on the motor and held there for

entering the final phases for the Tuatara,

a full 5 minutes while all facets of the en-

the engine package completed its final

gine internally and externally were data

testing and validation during a last full

logged. At the 5 minute point, the en-

day of dyno testing last week where

gine was dropped back to an idle for 30

the newly developed SSC power plant

seconds to let the exhaust valves cool,

was put through its paces in a grueling

and then immediately ramped back up

effort to find any weaknesses. At com-

to 5500 RPM’ s for another full 5 minutes

pletion of all the durability and perfor-

of extreme load.

mance testing, the Tuatara power plant passed all project specifications with

“Even if it were possible to climb a steep

flying colors. This newly developed 423

and constant hill at 275 mph, with the

cu.in. twin turbo V - 8 engine will come

aerodynamic drag that would be associ-

standard in the Tuatara producing 1350

ated with that speed, you would never

horsepower and a staggering 1280 lb -

see the kind of load we are testing our

ft of torque running on standard United

engines at. It was quite an experience to

States “premium” 91 octane fuel and

watch an engine be put through these

has also shown that it is easily capable of

kinds of extreme tests, explains Shelby.

over 1700 HP for those owners that don’t

I’ve never personally seen exhaust head-

want or need to be buffered by regula-

ers glow orange/red for that long period

tions. After three years of engineering,

of time. I was waiting for metal to start

the final results are an amazingly docile

dripping on the floor. But not only did

package with incredible daily drivable

metal not turn to liquid during the gruel-

characteristics that truly mask the savage

ing testing, the engine was torn down for

beast within.

internal inspection when all testing was

ENGINE: 7 LITER V8 HP: 1350 HP 0-60 MPH: 2.5 SECONDS WEIGHT: 2750 LBS 1/4 MILE: 9.75 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 276 MPH

completed, and every component still “This is a proud moment for all that were

looked brand new. The Tuatara is going

part of the engineering team on this

to be an exciting car that redefines the

project. This amazingly versatile pack-

super car industry, Shelby states with a

age has already shown that it can easily

smile.” <

be driven on a daily basis in any climate or environment in the world and at the same time can roll out of the pit area onto a track like Nurburgring and easily handle any rigors that record will require.

Versatile, efficient, docile, savage...Engineering success!” says SSC founder and lead designer Jerod Shelby .

In anticipation of the Tuatara being put through paces by the media and customers, that most supercars won’t endure, SSC engineering even required this Tuatara engine to complete a durability test s where the engine is run at a set RPM of 5500 and then a massive load

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U.S. PRESSURES FOREIGN BANKS TO IDENTIFY ACCOUNT HOLDERS - BY MARK L. HORWITZ

> The latest efforts of the U.S. Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service to pressure foreign banks was seen when Credit Suisse pled guilty to a wide ranging conspiracy to help U.S. taxpayers evade taxes through offshore accounts. As part of the guilty plea, Credit Suisse will pay $2.6 billion to the federal government and New York financial regulators.

This is just another example of the United States governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pressure on foreign banks to report accounts held by United States citizens and residents. The U.S. government is also pursuing other banks, not only in Switzerland, but in other countries throughout the world.

Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. 17 East Pine Street Orlando, FL 32801 P: 407-843-7733 F: 407-849-1321 mark@mlhorwitzlaw.com www.mlhorwitzlaw.com

The U.S. has put a significant effort into forcing Swiss banks to comply with U.S. reporting regulations. In effect, foreign banks are forced to act as policemen to report U.S. taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; foreign accounts.

This effort against foreign banks is on-going with no end in sight.

The impact upon U.S. citizens holding such accounts can be quite severe. Once U.S. SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

officials learn of an offshore account or beneficial interests in an offshore account, the account holder or beneficiary face investigation and prosecution for tax evasion, false statements on tax returns, as well as failure to disclose the offshore account.

There is nothing illegal about having offshore accounts. Offshore accounts over $10,000 must, however, be reported to the U.S. government on a yearly basis and earnings on the account must be included on U.S. tax returns.

The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program provides a means by which a person with an undisclosed offshore account can avoid criminal investigation and prosecution. This program, however, is not available if the IRS gets the offshore bank records before application to the amnesty program is made. <

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KIMBERLEA ISAAC & KELLY NEWTON Are The Game Changers Of The Beauty Industry

PURE BLENDS The idea to create Pure Blends was born in 2013. Having been inspired by the most iconic international cities the world over, Kelly and Kimberlea set out to foster a unique spa experience. The ladies combined the excitement of New York, the ultimate luxuries of London and the sophistication of Paris, all under one roof right here, in Winter Park!

More importantly, Kelly wanted to proactively address environmental and wellness concerns, while creating a preventive health spa. With Kimberlea, she developed an innovative apothecary line of eco-friendly organic treatments, customized for every customer. “Everyone’s skin is different so our treatments and services are tailored to the individual’s needs,” explains Kelly. “I knew that this was a very different concept...something fresh (literally) and unique.” As a result, Pure Blends’ services are already creating major buzz and are poised to set the bench-mark in the Spa and Beauty Industry.

to the finishing details of the spa’s treatment rooms, Pure Blends is truly a unique brand and experience.

NATURAL & ORGANIC Pure Blends’ core mission is being organic, natural and green. Even the tissue paper being used is old US newspaper. And instead of paper menus, Kelly and Kimberlea use Kindle Fires for their service menus and magazine subscriptions.

Quotes from customers “The Pure Blends experience fills a serious lifestyle void in Winter Park game changer.” Stephen P. “I’m in love with the design style of this spa. I’ve had the microderm facial with Chi and my pores have never been so clear. The machine she used was painless, unlike the extractions I’m used to having. I will definitely be back.”

Luisa V. KIMBERLEA ISAAC

RETAIL Kelly and Kimberlea personally scoured the world, hand picking the best luxury products for hair care, skin care, body care, home care, and even pet care. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that from the custom-blended services StyleToMe.com

in the industry to Pure Blends, where she helps their customers creating a unique environment of relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Kimberlea Isaac has worked in the beauty industry for fifteen years as a manager, esthetician and massage therapist.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida, bringing this knowledge together with her extensive experience

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KELLY NEWTON Kelly is widely known as the founder of Pure Blends, a luxurious spa and apothecary. Before she acquired that title, however, Kelly had consulted and worked with some of the largest companies in fashion, style, and entertainment, including Ralph Lauren, Seventeen Magazine, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, H&M, Zales, Universal Music Group, Sony, and MTV. Kelly started her career in the beauty industry, running several high end luxury spas and hair salons, Kelly wondered why there wasn’t an ecofriendly, futuristic spa, where fresh fruits, vegetables and essential oils could be blended like smoothies and custom tailored to the client’s needs. So Kelly investigated the market and discovered ways to create one. Since a young age, she has demonstrated creativity and out of the box thinking leading her to become an award winning business executive and highly sought after forward thinker. < Pure Blends Organic Spa & Apothecary 362 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 407-574-2299 inquiries@pureblendsspa.com www.pureblendsspa.com

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SHOULD I START MY OWN LLC?

By Mark NeJame Contributor Vanessa Braeley, Associate Attorney with NeJame Law

> Summer is here!

A nostalgic reminder of summer vacations, summer jobs and lemonade stands. Even as kids, we all had an entrepreneurial spirit in us. Today it may be setting up e-shop on Etsy.com or starting that houseflipping company. No matter where your interests and creativity may take you, there are some very important threshold considerations to become familiar with before starting a business.

which govern in the absence of any Operating Agreement of members of the LLC. This being said, an Operating Agreement, while not required, is extremely important. Certain terms of your Agreement may replace terms of the Acts, which could be of major benefit to your company. Each company is different and its operational structure must be laid out to best benefit the members and the business.

Now, it’s safe to say the limited liability company, or the “LLC” is the most commonly used organizational structure.

But it may not be the best one for your potential business. In order to determine which structure is right for you, it’s imperative (not suggested) that you see an attorney. Employment and tax law are intimately entwined in operating a business, and neither are areas that a layman should self-teach. So whether you are contemplating starting your own company, or are incorporated already, here are some major reasons to enlist legal help:

• One of the benefits to an LLC is passthrough taxation, where members report their share of the profit or loss on individual tax returns, thus avoiding double taxation (when income is taxed twice: once at the corporate level and again at the individual level). Any tax due is then paid at the individual level. If there are several members of your LLC, an informational tax return is required (otherwise known as partnership tax). Single member LLCs report income or loss on a Schedule C. Don’t be fooled – this can be a VERY complicated area of law!

There are also hidden benefits in partnership taxation that only a tax attorney may be able to discern.

• January 1, 2014, the Florida Revised Limited Liability Act (“the New Florida Act”) came into effect. This has an immediate impact on any LLC formed on or after January 1, 2014. For the remainder of calendar year 2014, alreadyexisting LLCs will continue to abide by the Florida Limited Liability Company Act (the “Existing Act”), but the Existing Act will be repealed beginning January 1, 2015, at which point the New Act will govern all Florida LLCs and those who otherwise do business with them.

• The New Florida Act and the Existing Act are considered the default statutes,

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• Some additional benefits to the LLC are flexibility and fewer formalities.

There are no shareholders in an LLC, formalities such as taking meeting minutes and voting are not necessary (although there still exists a fiduciary relationship to other members). Further, there are various types of distributions of profits that can be used in an LLC. Again, an Operating Agreement drafted by an attorney can best address these issues.

• There are downsides to LLCs, however, they really depend on what type of busi-

ness you wish to operate and how you wish to operate that business. Changing members and otherwise transferring ownership can prove to be difficult, and LLCs can be expensive to form and maintain. Please note, just because your LLC is listed as “inactive” on Sunbiz. org, does not mean you cannot be sued!

There are certain litigation strategies that can be implemented to protect an LLC from litigation, but again, this is a topic for your lawyer.

• Make sure that your “business purpose” is broadly stated. Any specification in this area upon filing your LLC could result in “ultra vires” actions, or actions taken beyond the scope or power of the LLC, exposing one to independent liability.

So, should you start your own LLC? Probably not.

These considerations are just the tip of the iceberg when dealing with organizational structures of businesses. But there’s no reason to be scared! With a little legal guidance and some start up money, you can soon get that summer lemonade stand into full swing. <

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POP PSYCHOLOGY NEON TREES

By Courtney Caggiano

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> Neon Trees may have taken the rock world by storm after the debut of 2010’s “Animal,” but with the release of a new album and an exciting summer tour, the band has set out to conquer the pop genre—a place lead singer Tyler Glenn has decided to call home.

For generations, pop music has often seemed to be nothing more than pop music—catchy melodies and superficial lyrics that somehow capture the ear of the world—but what if pop music had the potential to stand out as the most genuine genre in the music industry?

With their latest album, Pop Psychology, Neon Trees brings sincerity to the heart of their standout pop anthems, proving that pop’s reputation is anything but true for their music.

It’s a hot summer evening in Orlando and Neon Trees front man Tyler Glenn takes the Hard Rock Live stage with the energy of a 1980s pop icon who’s waited thirty years to shine in the spotlight. Donned in neon yellow pants and reflective silver shoes, it’s no wonder he’s the image of a band with a name like “Neon Trees,” but his look-at-me attitude coupled with Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves easily confirm the fact that every aspect of Glenn is neon. However, there’s something in Glenn’s stage presence that separates him from the average pop crooner; even with his bleach blonde hair, four outfit changes, and a girl-pop style set list, Glenn is unashamedly and unequivocally himself.

Glenn’s third studio album, which is filled to the brim with pop-soaked hits, has allowed him to reach a new level of selfassurance, since the singer has always been drawn to the pop songs of the past.

Although Neon Trees’ recent concert in

Orlando is a testament to the fact that Glenn’s talent certainly belongs in the pop world, the band’s current sound is a result of Glenn’s long-awaited process of discovering himself.

Prior to 2010, Neon Trees was simply a band of four musicians from the American West, searching for a way to fulfill their dreams of bringing the dance-pop music of the previous decades to a fresh new life. These dreams were spearheaded by a young Glenn who, although wanting to stay true to his pop roots, sought to make music that fans would want to hear: music that replicated the songs of present popular rock bands.

When Neon Trees released their rock debut single, “Animal,” the band was met with high praise from critics and audiences alike, and Glenn wanted to continue giving his newfound fans more of the songs they desired. The skyrocketing success of “Habits,” Neon Trees’ first full-length album, brought the band opportunities to open for acts such as Thirty Seconds to Mars and My Chemical Romance, rock bands that aimed to revive the neo-punk scene, a genre that was unfamiliar to a poploving Glenn. His ambition to fit in with the rock stars of music’s “in-crowd” helped take Neon Trees to the top of the charts, but Glenn knew that the singles landing on these charts did not truly reflect the musician that he was. The man in the mohawk and black sunglasses may have found fame in the rock world, but the man beneath this exterior was a colorful pop singer wanting desperately to appear.

for himself rather than just for his fans.

This step into a new genre of music enabled Glenn to not only explore his musical possibilities, but to also craft an album that was successful in his own eyes. “[We’ve] kind of gone into different sounds and explored different types of music,” Glenn explains. “I think this album is the most concise and cohesive that we’ve put out, and I think it sounds the most produced and the most thoughtful.”

Jumping from the rock world to the pop genre was Glenn’s way of showing the world the person that he is, and the world applauded his efforts. Neon Trees’ “Sleeping with a Friend,” the first single from Pop Psychology, climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and its contemporary pop sound—a sudden change from the rock-driven melodies of Habits—only brought the band more success, including the need for a largerthan-life tour. “Honestly, it’s the biggest tour, production-wise and show wise, that we’ve ever done,” Glenn says of his summer act. “We’re playing a lot of the new album… and we have a lot of new production value in the show that’s really fun.”

From opening for rock bands to headlining his own pop show, Glenn is changing the psychology of pop music with Neon Trees… and he is certainly just getting started.

See Orlando Style’s Exclusive Interview with Neon Trees Lead Singer, Tyler Glenn at: orlandostylemagazine.com/ backstage-with-neon-trees <

When beginning the songwriting process for Pop Psychology, Glenn understood his need to risk making an album

DON’T MISS THE BEAT - Get ready to fill those MP3 Players. Check out this list of albums to watch out for this month.

Bad Suns Album: Language & Perspective

Jason Mraz Album: YES!

Robin Thicke Album: Paula

Sia Album: 1,000 Forms of Fear

Steve Aoki Album: Neon Future

Trey Songs Album: Trigga

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> With the oncoming school graduations, proms, and weddings I get asked how do I whiten my teeth the least expensive and invasive way?

There are many tooth whitening systems on the market that do not require altering the tooth structure. I use the Opalescence Whitening System in my office.

Questions I have been asked by patients.

IS IT SAFE? Yes. The primary ingredient in Opalescence is carbamide peroxide,which has been safely used to brighten millions of smiles worldwide.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Patient above after whitening, orthodontics & periodontics treatment.

There are several methods that can be used however the one that I found works the best and is the least time consuming is the chair side whitening that is done in the office. It takes approximately 1 hour.

The Opalescence gel is applied to the teeth. The carbamide gel oxidizes and enters the enamel. This process bleaches out the discolored areas. The tooth structure is NOT changed. The color of the tooth is simply made lighter.

with Opalescence gel in it and they will use this for 2-3 days after the chair side procedure to achieve optimum natural whiteness.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS? There are a small number of people who may experience increased sensitivity to hot or cold during the whitening process. This is temporary and usually will go away within the first 48 hours after the whitening process is completed.

HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? The duration of your results depends on many factors. Practice good oral hygiene,and brushing regularly;especially after consuming staining foods or beverages. If you use staining substances like coffee,tobacco,and red wine you may need periodic touch-ups. Honestly, everyone has had some degree of whitening and have not been disappointed in their results. There is no way we can predict how white your teeth will get.

If you have a question about whitening procedures or products consult your dentist or feel free to give my office a call at 407 678-4000. <

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Results are usually seen immediately .We then give the patient pre fabricated trays

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In closing as a general dentist it is imperative that I work with a team of experts and these professionals are part of my team.

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> In prefacing this introduction, we’d like to offer an observation, which should be of interest to all. Regardless of medical school class rankings, graduates are all referred to as “DOCTOR.” With this revelation, we should all know that when choosing a physician, one must accept responsibility for adequately researching the doctor he or she is considering.

Within our present day society, most licensed to practice medicine are truly miracle workers whether they are completely restructuring someone’s face or saving a life. As much as we realize that every physician is an asset to our community, we also know that some have established themselves at the top of their profession and are considered special; these are the ‘elite,’ the very best of the best.

When seeking perfection, we search for the professional who has made it his or her life goal to excel within a field of specialization through many years of study, dedication and determination, continually challenging themselves to advance their knowledge; these brilliant human beings not only save lives but also enrich their communities with a skill set second to none. Beyond this and in order to stay abreast of the latest, almost daily changing medical advancements, the ‘elite’ undergo rigorous maintenance, updating through seminars, conferences and advanced studies to keep current with new technology and procedures.

In adding our ‘Orlando’s Elite Doctors’ section with this issue, we present a group of physicians, all of whom are reputable, Board Certified in their areas of expertise, extremely well recognized within our community and chosen by their peers.

Our objective is to initiate a continuing dialogue with our readers, with an aim toward personalizing some of the finest doctors available.< SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

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ALLERGY + IMMUNOLOGY Harleen Anderson Allergy & Asthma Associates of Central Florida 1890 SR 436, Ste 215 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-678-4040 7232 West Sand Lake Rd, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32819 407-370-3705 685 Palm Springs Dr, Ste 1E Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-331-6244 8061 Spyglass Hill Rd, Ste 103 Viera, FL 32940 407-678-4040 Carlos Jacinto Allergy & Asthma Associates of Central Florida 1890 SR 436, Ste 215 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-678-4040 7232 West Sand Lake Rd, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32819 407-370-3705 685 Palm Springs Dr, Ste 1E Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-331-6244 8061 Spyglass Hill Rd, Ste 103 Viera, FL 32940 407-678-4040 Steven Rosenberg Allergy & Asthma Associates of Central Florida 1890 SR 436, Ste 215 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-678-4040 7232 West Sand Lake Rd, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32819 407-370-3705 685 Palm Springs Dr, Ste 1E Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-331-6244 8061 Spyglass Hill Rd, Ste 103 Viera, FL 32940 407-678-4040 ANESTHESIOLOGY George Mychaskiw Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 13535 Nemours Pkwy Orlando, FL 32827 407-650-7715 CARDIOVASCULAR Aurelio Duran Orlando Heart Center Downtown 60 W Gore St, 1st Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-1300 James A. Miner Florida Heart Group 1613 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-894-4474 Kerry Martin Schwartz Florida Heart Group 1613 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-894-4474 William E. Story Central Florida Cardiology Group

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1745 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7151 Andrew Steven Taussig Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7151 DERMATOLOGY Dimitri Palceski Reflections Dermatology & Center for Skin Care 875 Outer Rd Orlando, FL 32814 407-895-8818 Raymond Ramirez Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 120 International Pkwy, Ste. 240 Heathrow, FL 32746 407-333-4200 Michael Steppie Associates in Dermatology 725 E Oak St Kissimmee, FL 34744 800-827-7546 800-827-SKIN Maxine Tabas 1901 Lee Rd Winter Park, FL 32789 407-647-7300 DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Stephen M. Bravo Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819 1640 N. Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 407-363-2772 Charlotte D. Elenberger Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819 1640 N. Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 407-363-2772 Robert A. Posniak Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819 1640 N. Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 407-363-2772 Alexandra Osorio Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819 1640 N. Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 407-363-2772 EPILEPTOLOGY Ahmed Sadek Orlando Epilepsy Center, INC 3849 Oakwater Cir Orlando, FL 32806 407-704-8510 FAMILY MEDICINE

Adrian L. Burrowes CFP Physicians Group 985 State Rd 436 Casselberry, FL 32707 407-831-5252 Martin M. Berger Primary Care Specialists 4711 Curry Ford Rd, Ste B Orlando, FL 32812 407-275-9014 Bonnie M. Dean Family Care Specialists of Orlando/Longenix 7932 W Sand Lake Rd, Ste 200 Orlando, FL 32819 407-355-7759 Dr. José R. Fernández Whole Life MD JMJ Family Practice 300 N John Young Pkwy Kissimmee Florida, 34741 407-935-9012 Robert Gaynor Pine Loch Family Care 2898 S Osceola Ave Orlando, FL 32806 407-812-8110 Jennifer Goldin 1277 N Semoran Blvd, Ste 104 Orlando, FL 32807 407-447-7550 Philip T. Hardy Legacy Family Medicine 11602 Lake Underhill Rd Ste. 119 Orlando Fl 32825 407-781-1000 HardyHealth Aesthetics Clinical Spa 11602 Lake Underhill Rd Ste. 118 Orlando FL 32825 407-985-4565 Daniel Hay 5979 Vineland Rd Ste. 111 Orlando, FL 32819 407-802-3233 Lara D. Hitchcock Hitchcock Health Institute 7932 W Sand Lake Rd, Ste 201 Orlando, FL 32819 407-578-3303 Christian Kovats 2572 W State Rd 426, Ste 1040 Oviedo, FL 32765 407-366-9800 James W. Louttit Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Rd Maitland, FL 32751 407-628-4312 Jan C. Parrillo Family Medical Center 2863 Delaney Ave Orlando, FL 32806 407-843-1528 Pinkal P. Patel Oviedo Family Health Center 808 Executive Dr Oviedo, FL 32765 407-366-7455 James E. Quinn North Seminole Family Practice 2209 French Ave

Sanford, FL 32771 407-321-4230 Gregory P. Samano II 2830 Casa Aloma Way Winter Park, FL 32792 Medical:407- 678-5554 Aesthetic:321- 397-0692 Eddie C. Waldheim, Jr. Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Rd Maitland, FL 32751 407-628-4312 GASTROENTEROLOGY Nasir Alar 7328 Stonerock Circle, Orlando, FL 32819 10000 W. Colonial Dr. Suite 480 Ocoee, Florida 34761 407-345-7990 Robert H. Hawes Florida Hospital Endoscopy 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 240 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2570 Sergio Larach Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 Seela Ramesh Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 William Ruderman Center for Digestive Health 1817 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-896-1726 Srinivas Seela Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 Harinath Sheela Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 Philip Styne Medicine Specialists at Florida Hospital Division Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 235

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Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2096 GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY Jessica B. Feranec Urogynecology Specialists Florida Hospital Medical Group Advanced & Minimally Invasive Gynecology Florida Hospital Medical Group 2415 North Orange Ave Ste. 300 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2780 INTERNAL MEDICINE James Crum Central Florida Inpatient Medicine 719 Rinehart Rd. Ste. 1051 Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-647-2346 Deborah Harding Harding Anti-Aging Center 6200 Metrowest Boulevard, Suite 105 Orlando, FL 32835 407-210-2101 Seela Ramesh Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 Srinivas Seela Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 Harinath Sheela Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Rd Ste. 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 MEDICAL ONCOLOGY + HEMATOLOGY Carlos Alberto Alemany Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 689 Orlando, FL 32804 407-265-6627 Stefani L. Capone Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 381 Orlando, FL 32804 407-898-5452 Julio Hajdenberg MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Division of Hematology and Oncology 1400 S Orange Ave, Ste 710 Orlando, FL 32806 407-648-3800

David Charles Molthrop, Jr. Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 381 Orlando, FL 32804 407-898-5452 Gregory Pennock MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology 1400 S Orange Ave, 2nd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-1869 Nikita Shah MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando Department of Medical Oncology Ambulatory Care Center 22 W Underwood St Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-1869 Sonalee Shroff Hematology and Oncology Consultants 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 381 Orlando, FL 32804 407-898-5452 NEUROLOGY Ira Jay Goodman Compass Clinic 100 W Gore St, Ste 607 Orlando, FL 32806 407-210-1320 Daniel Harry Jacobs Neurological Service of Orlando 3849 Oakwater Cir Orlando, FL 32806 407-240-1762 Martin Menkin Orlando Center for Neurology 60 Columbia St, Ste C Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-8075 Bennett Rosenthal 10000 W Colonial Dr, Ste 289 Ocoee, FL 34761 407-296-1940 Ahmed Sadek Orlando Epilepsy Center, INC 3849 Oakwater Cir Orlando, FL 32806 407-704-8510 NUCLEAR MEDICINE Richard J. Bagby Boston Diagnostic Imaging 398 E Altamonte Dr Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-331-9355 OBSTETRICS + GYNECOLOGY John Albritton The Women’s Center for Health 1925 Mizell Ave Ste. 206 Winter Park, FL 32792 407.645.3055 Aman S. Bhullar Winnie Palmer ObGyn Faculty Practice 21 W Columbia St, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-5560 Glenn Bigsby

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 800 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2422 Stephen J. Carlan Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Department of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 83 W Miller St, 1st Fl Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-8555 N. Donald Diebel Women’s Care Florida - OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St Winter Park, FL 32789 407-644-5371 Giselle Ghurani Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 800 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2422 Thomas Gibbs 820 Lucerne Terrace Orlando, FL 32801 407-648-5101 D. Ashley Hill Loch Haven ObGyn 235 E Princeton St, Ste 200 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-1444 Frederick Hoover Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery and Gynecology Specialists 2415 N Orange Ave, Ste 300 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2780 Rachel Glidden Humphrey Florida Hospital Maternal Fetal Care Center 147 Moray Ln Winter Park, FL 32792 407-622-0560 Kristin Jackson Advanced Urogynecology 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 210 Orlando, FL 32804 407-898-9804 Sharon Beth Jaffe Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave Orlando, FL 32804 407-740-0909 Marnique H. Jones Women’s Care Florida - OB & GYN Specialists 7200 Stonerock Cir Orlando, FL 32819 407-644-5371 Gene L. Krishingner Jr. Women’s & Maternity Care Specialists 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd Orlando, FL 32810 321-304-6249 Arnold J. Lazar Women’s Care Florida - OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St Winter Park, FL 32789 407-644-5371 Randall A. Loy Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave

Orlando, FL 32804 407-740-0909 Steven D. McCarus The Center for Specialized Gynecology 400 Celebration Pl, Ste A310 Celebration, FL 34747 407-303-4190 Milton W. McNichol Fertility Center of Orlando 7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd, Ste 227 Orlando, FL 32819 407-345-9006 Melissa M. Moore Winter Park ObGyn 100 Perth Ln Winter Park, FL 32792 407-645-5565 Sejal P. Dharia Patel Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave Orlando, FL 32804 407-740-0909 Terrence Peppy Women’s Health 7472 Docs Grove Cir Orlando, FL 32819 407-381-7336 Louis Stern 117 W Underwood St, Ste A Orlando, FL 32806 407-843-8994 Christopher Walker Urogyn Specialists of Florida 801 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 710 Orlando, FL 32801 407-648-9400 Mark Wilstrup Women’s Care Florida - OB & GYN Specialists 1551 Clay St Winter Park, FL 32789 407-644-5371 OPHTHALMOLOGY Margaret Grand Celebration Eye Care 741 Front St. Ste. 120 Celebration, FL 34747 P: 407-566-2020 Miguel Lugo 661 E Altamonte Dr, Ste 223 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-260-2255 George Brock Magruder, Jr. LaserVue 120 E Par St, Ste 2000 Orlando, FL 32804 407-843-5665 Ricardo J. Ramirez 115 W Columbia St, Ste E Orlando, FL 32806 407-843-2020 Jeffrey B. Robin LasikPlus Orlando 155 Cranes Roost Blvd, Ste 1060 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-478-4800

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AKINYEMI O. AJAYI, M.D. F.C.C.P., D.-A.B.S.M., F.A.A.S.M. Children’s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists (CLASS)

> ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Dr. Ajayi was born in London, England. He went to medical school at the age of 15. Following his graduation, he worked in Nigeria and England, subsequently moving to New York, where he specialized in pediatrics, and then on to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he received his training in pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine.

Dr. Ajayi is the Chairman of Ajayi Healthcare Corporation, which is the parent company of: The Children’s Sleep Laboratory and The Children’s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists. He is ably assisted by four other pulmonologists, Dr. Shivani Verma, Dr. Kevin Kuriakose, Dr. Madhuri Penugonda and Dr. Maggie Sifain, as well as two nurse practitioners, Mrs. Mary Alice Leinbach, who has a doctorate degree in nursing, and Mrs. Vanessa Cravatta. The practice also features Dr. Kimberly Justice, PhD, Licensed Psychologist.

AWARDS/HONORS: He has received awards including Best Doctor, Top Doctor, the Patients Choice Award, Compassionate Physician Award and the Vitals Top 10 Doctors award. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Thoracic Society.

GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising a stable, happy family with his wife, Adena. They have three young daughters who mean everything to him.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Graduating from medical school just as he turned 21 felt pretty awesome.

“I have been in medicine since I was

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a kid and absolutely love my work! I cannot imagine anything more fulfilling professionally than being a doctor that takes care of children. They are the most rewarding patients. I look forward to the clinical day because of the satisfaction I derive from my labor of love, serving children”.

WHAT SETS US APART: CLASS is the only pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine practice in Central Florida, with its own behavioral sleep medicine specialist. It offers a range of sleep services: sleep evaluations, sleep studies, and psychology and cognitive behavioral services. It has the most expansive network of office locations in Central, Florida. Each office offers full pulmonary function testing and consultation services, in conjunction with services in the management of asthma, pneumonia, sleep apnea, insomnia and allergic rhinitis conditions. In addition, the practice offers inpatient services at both Florida Hospital for Children and Arnold Palmer Hospital.

DR. AJAYI’S PHILOSOPHY: “A physician should be a good listener and someone patients can depend on to do his very best regardless of the odds and assumed outcomes even when they appear inevitable. I believe that is what makes a good doctor.”

THE RIGHT DIAGNOSIS: No child should ever be treated for sleep apnea without having a clear diagnosis. It is important to understand the severity of sleep apnea and the benefits and the risks related to treatment before subjecting a child to surgery or CPAP. Conditions such as sleep apnea and sleep fragmentation can mimic behavioral disorders associated with ADHD; hence

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early identification and treatment is important to avoid stigmatizing a child.

When treating a child with conditions such as asthma, it is important to correctly diagnose and characterize the severity of the condition. Asthma affects how children sleep, play and learn. It is my goal to make sure kids can do all of these things with ease.

IN THE COMMUNITY: It is my mission to develop a working relationship with educational institutions in Central Florida. Emphasizing the importance of consistent sleep/wake schedules, teaching school staff and families about how to facilitate the development of independent sleep skills in children of all ages, and quickly and accurately identifying children who are at-risk for sleep disorders. Teachers have a unique ability to observe students on a daily basis and are often the first to become aware of behavioral, learning, and emotional symptoms that may be a sign of inadequate or disrupted sleep.

Teachers are our “first responders” and we are working to build awareness around making sleep a priority and increasing awareness of the critical importance of sleep on our daily lives.

HOBBIES: Playing tennis, watching soccer and listening to jazz. < 2660 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 Other office locations: South Orlando, East Orlando, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Leesburg, Tampa, Ocala P: 407-898-2767 F: 407-898-9443 E: Sleep@oppsa.com www.childrenssleeplab.com

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ON ANOTHER LEVEL: A PHYSICIAN SHOULD BE A GOOD LISTENER AND SOMEONE PATIENTS CAN DEPEND ON TO DO HIS VERY BEST REGARDLESS OF THE ODDS AND ASSUMED OUTCOMES EVEN WHEN THEY APPEAR INEVITABLE.

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CHARLES S. C. GARNETTE, M.D., F.A.C.S. Committed to Excellence > After graduating from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Garnette completed residency training in General Surgery at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, followed by Vascular Surgery Fellowship training at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Garnette is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery, and is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons.

Upon completion of his Endovascular Surgery Fellowship in 2000, Dr. Garnette joined a private group practice in Erie, Pennsylvania, and in 2004 he relocated to Central Florida where he established The Vascular Surgery and Vein Care Center, a very successful practice in Southwest Orlando.

The practice is based on combining the art and science of traditional vascular surgery with the ever expanding options offered by endovascular, interventional, and minimally invasive techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

At The Vascular Surgery and Vein Care Center we provide a full spectrum of vascular services ranging from treating varicose veins, spider veins and cosmetic vein care to complex vascular problems and diseases including aneurysms, carotid artery disease, dialysis access and peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Our office is designed to create a warm, inviting and relaxing environment for the comfort of our patients. Our staff is knowledgeable, courteous and compassionate. Our patients are treated with dignity and respect. We strive for excellence.

These issues are of even greater importance in today’s challenging health care environment. We strongly believe that the care of our patients is our foremost priority. Therefore, our practice is devoted to delivering the best quality care to our patients whether it may be lifesaving surgery or cosmetic vein

care. Our goal is to exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression.

Dr. Garnette’s professional background, training and commitment to his patients are all outstanding, but what sets him apart is his surgical skill, dedication to patient care and his ability to understand and relate to patients. He takes great pride in his work and is uncompromising. He is motivated by his commitment to excellence and achieving the best possible results for his patients. He is considered one of Central Florida’s best and most gifted vascular surgeons Vascular surgery is a very complex specialty and, often, patients are very sick. Dr. Garnette believes it is critical as a surgeon to keep evolving and always seeking to improve. Each day is an opportunity to improve ourselves as individuals and professionals. This is a remarkably impressive goal, but such lofty standards are second nature to this accomplished surgeon.

“I am driven by my quest for excellence and my desire to achieve the ever elusive perfection … it is both my blessing and my curse.” <

Expertise. Experience. Exceptional Care.

Vascular Surgery and Vein Care Center 7412 Docs Grove Cir., Orlando, FL 32819 P: 407-363-7760 www.orlandoveins.com

HERE IS WHAT SOME OF OUR PATIENTS SAY ABOUT DR. GARNETTE:

LUIS

“I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the treatment and care you provided me. One year ago I came to you nervous, I was thinking that I was going to lose my leg. You assured me that you could save it. Today I am able to walk and I am a living testimony of your God given talent.”

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Sylvia

“I can’t tell you how pleased I am with the results from this “Closure” procedure. Only days after the procedure, I felt no more throbbing and my calf was no longer hot to the touch. I personally thank Dr. Garnette and Staff for providing me with such wonderful bedside manners and making my leg feel normal again.”

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Don

“In 2009, my life was threatened by a very serious medical ailment, a Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Dr. Garnette was very much the voice of control in an atmosphere of chaos. He has enabled me to now celebrate my 77th birthday, strong and active with my family. The miracle to me was my great fortune to be treated by Dr. Garnette, a premier surgeon and classic medical professional.”

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I AM DRIVEN BY MY QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE AND MY DESIRE TO ACHIEVE THE EVER ELUSIVE PERFECTION …

IT IS BOTH MY BLESSING AND MY CURSE.

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THE INSTITUTE OF AESTHETIC SURGERY 400 Celebration Pl, Ste. A320 Celebration, FL 34747 P: 407-303-4250

661 E. Altamonte Dr, Ste. 312 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 P: 321-594-5586

Richard O. Gregory, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

605 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747 P: 407-303-4250

Roxanne L. Sylora, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Richard Gregory is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery whose expertise is in facial rejuvenation and laser resurfacing. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is a member of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Gregory is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at Duke University Medical Center.

In 1983, Dr. Gregory began research with the laser as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.

He is a pioneer in laser cutaneous surgery, an innovator in skin resurfacing. He has published extensively on laser cosmetic surgery and has won many awards for his work in laser blepharoplasty. He has taught laser surgery throughout the world. Dr. Gregory has practiced in the Central Florida area for over 25 years and receives referrals from around the world because of his laser and facial rejuvenation work.

Dr. Gregory is recognized in America’s Best Doctors by various organizations, and Best of the Best by SELF magazine. Voted by his peers and listed in Top Doctors as Photo by Steven Miller Photography

one of The Top Plastic Surgeons In Central Florida each year from 2000 to 2013. Dr. Gregory has developed an outstanding reputation locally for his exceptional skills,

honesty, and excellent service. While he is skilled in all areas of plastic surgery, his passion lies in facial rejuvenation, using many tools to achieve the desired result.This includes surgical and non-surgical options, lasers, injectables and cutting edge technology including radio frequency. Patients from around the world seek his expertise, and medical professionals often visit to learn from him.

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Dr. Roxanne Sylora is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a graduate of the University of Illinois and received her training in plastic surgery at Wayne State University.

Dr. Sylora completed additional fellowship training for cosmetic surgery in Nashville, Tenn. with a world-renowned faculty. Dr. Sylora has been recognized as a “TOP DOCTOR,”

by The Best Doctors in America and Consumers Checkbook Chicago, and was recognized as “BEAUTY AND BRAINS” Physician of the year in 2013 by Orlando Style Magazine.

Dr. Sylora joined REAL SELF in 2013 and has achieved “Distinguished Member” status. Her primary focus is improving our patients’ lives by giving them confidence and happiness with their self-image. Dr. Sylora is honest about options and recommendations because she wants patients to understand what they are choosing, and help make choices that will make them happy. In your private consultation you can expect Dr. Sylora to answer any of your questions regarding cosmetic surgical procedures.

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Plastic surgery is a tool to help achieve one’s goals for their appearance. Choose plastic surgery to please oneself and not to meet the perceived needs of others. Dr. Sylora believes great care should go into your choice of your Doctor because this is your health and well-being. It involves you and your body. Dr. Roxanne Sylora is a compassionate, down to earth person; she is known for her attention to detail, integrity and charisma while striving for perfection.

She is the Shining Star of Orlando’s Plastic Surgeons.

WHAT SETS US APART:

FREE ADVICE:

Our primary focus is improving our patients’ lives by giving

Plastic surgery is useful to help improve one’s self esteem.

them confidence. We are honest about our opinions and

By building confidence, one can dramatically alter their daily

recommendations because we treat our patients as we want

interactions. Select your provider wisely. Just as no two people

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to be treated. Our team is built around caring and education.

are exactly alike, no two surgeons are exactly alike. <

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OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS IMPROVING OUR PATIENTS’ LIVES BY GIVING THEM CONFIDENCE.

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ORLANDO EPILEPSY CENTER, INC. Ahmed Sadek, M.D. Medical Director

> “Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for our epilepsy patients” says Dr. Sadek. He adds, “We strive to achieve our goals of unparalleled epilepsy services to our patients not only through our clinical team but also by providing one of the most sophisticated centers for epilepsy monitoring”.

As specialist and thought leader in the field of epilepsy Dr. Sadek believes that medical and surgical approaches for managing epilepsy should be tailored for each patient according to their epilepsy type, functional needs and their goals. In addition to the highly advanced epilepsy management approaches, Dr. Sadek and his team emphasize compassion and patient advocacy as a core philosophy for their patient care.

EDUCATION: Dr. Sadek is an Ivy League-trained neurologist with extensive training in the field of epilepsy management. He had two years of training in epilepsy in one of the premier institutions and leading epilepsy centers in the country—the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He received his residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In addition to his epilepsy fellowship, Dr. Sadek also completed a

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two-year neuroimaging research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and has written numerous publications and several book chapters.

MEMBERSHIP AND ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Sadek is member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES), International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), and American Academy of Neurology (AAN). He is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of Central Florida – School of Medicine, and also Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of Florida – Shands, at Gainesville.

CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Sadek is Board certified in the field of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology.

IN THE COMMUNITY: Dr. Sadek is the medical director of Orlando Epilepsy Center, as well as the medical director of the clinical neurodiagnostic section at Orlando Health.

EPILEPSY SERVICES: “We provide a comprehensive approach to managing refractory epilepsy patients,” he says.

This includes options for long-term video EEG studies, ambulatory recordings, and different prolonged and routine EEG studies as indicated. His services include patient selection for epilepsy surgery and VNS management. In his practice, Dr. Sadek treats different types of epilepsy in adult and pediatric populations.

CHARITABLE WORK: A number of cases are seen as charity every month.

FREE MEDICAL ADVICE: If you have epilepsy and your seizures are not very well controlled, you need to consult with an EPILEPTOLOGIST (neurologist who specializes in the field of epilepsy) to achieve the highest likelihood and potential of getting your seizures under control! < Office: 3849 Oakwater Cir. Orlando, FL 32806 P: 407-704-8510 Monitoring Unit: 1200 Kuhl Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 P: 407-704-8380

He also is a member of board of directors of the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida (EACF).

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Website: www.orlando-epilepsy.com

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ON ANOTHER LEVEL: WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS OF UNPARALLELED EPILEPSY SERVICES TO OUR PATIENTS NOT ONLY THROUGH OUR CLINICAL TEAM BUT ALSO BY PROVIDING ONE OF THE MOST SOPHISTICATED CENTERS FOR EPILEPSY MONITORING.

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DR. CHRISTOPHER WALKER MD, FACOG, FICS, FPRMS Urogyn Specialists of Florida

> Dr. Walker has just announced the opening of his new allin-one gynecology practice to the women in Central Florida.

Little did owner, Dr. Christopher Walker of Urogyn Specialists of Florida (“USF”), realize that many of his patients would continue to follow him from his previous practice. “I’ve grown with my patients from the time I delivered many of their children, with some of my “babies” becoming my patients.”

Women are surprised to know they don’t have to travel all over the country for cosmetic vaginal surgery that is seldom talked about. Dr. Walker is one of a handful of surgeons to have received this training nationwide and is one of the few double-board Urogynecologyists in Orlando that specializes in Cosmetic Gynecology. He can perform Labiaplasty , Vaginal Tightening, Vaginal Rejuvenation and Hymenoplasty.

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Walker, an award-winning gynecologist is growing by leaps and bounds and is proud to announce the expansion of his group. Recently, Ms. Minedy Laracuente, ARNP and Ms. Kathy Puig, ARNP, two female providers joined him to provide excellent medical care. “I’ve hand-picked my team that represents my core values of compassion, integrity and the idea of putting patients first.

Urogyn Specialists of Florida has seen a wonderful response to having two women on the team. “We are striving to give the women of Orlando the best gynecology care in the area.”

Ms. Laracuente comes a vast knowledge of women’s preventative and cardiovascular health, hormonal imbalance, urinary dysfunction and management of complex migraines. She is well-known and very active in in the Hispanic community as she provides medical care in both English and Spanish. Ms. Puig has over 10 years of Urogynecology experience, focusing on the mature and menopausal woman. Together, they’re able to care for all women in various stages of life, from adolescence to the aging woman.

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FOR THE WHOLE WOMAN

The buzz about this state-of-the-art boutique practice are the many hard-to-find services for women. Gaining popularity is their Pelvic Floor Therapy, a non-invasive solution which is like doing a thousand Kegel exercises without doing any of the work. “We’ve been able to help our patients enhance their sexual pleasure, correct urinary and fecal incontinence, and genital prolapse concerns with this evidence-based technique.”

“Patients can relax in a private, spa environment while receiving life-changing results,” says Nicole Crescenti, Pelvic Floor Therapist.

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And new to the practice this summer are exciting wellness services that include professional-grade peels, botox and fillers under his supervision.

In addition, “USF” offers same day, Inoffice procedures to relieve women of heavy bleeding (Ablations), removal of fibroids (Myomectomies) and permanent contraception (Essure). With today’s busy woman, these procedures are convenient and less-invasive, allowing you to get back to your life.

“USF” specializes in women’s health AFTER childbirth. “We understand a woman’s gynecological needs which need to change as a woman matures and we’re here to help”, says Walker.

This dream team is why patients continue to make Urogyn Specialists of Florida their number one choice for women in Central Florida. < Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Urogyn Specialists of Florida 801 North Orange Avenue, Suite 710 (Between Orange Avenue and Magnolia, 1 block North of Colonia Dr. off Park Lake St.) Orlando, FL 32801 www.besturogyn.com info@besturogyn.com

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ON ANOTHER LEVEL: AS A DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN, WALKER NOT ONLY PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR HIS PATIENTS, BUT IS CONTINUALLY PRAISED FOR HIS COMPASSIONATE BEDSIDE MANNER AND ABILITY TO LISTEN TO THE PATIENT’S NEEDS.

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DR. NASIR ALAR Gastroenterologist

> Dr. Nasir Alar is a well-known gastroenterologist in private practice in South West Orlando. Whatever your reason for visit, you will meet him and instantly feel comfortable. He strives to give his time and undivided attention to every patient. A true professional, Dr. Alar thoroughly investigates every sign or symptom and addresses all the questions his patients may have, but always with a smile. In a medical field usually regarded with apprehension and embarrassment, Dr. Alar is a gastroenterologist like no other. In every patient interaction he exhibits care and compassion and aims to inspire hope in them, no matter how challenging or complex their medical problem.

“I love to give people hope and I do everything in my power to make people feel comfortable for entrusting in me.

My patients are my best friends.”

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Dr. Nasir Alar 7328 Stonerock Circle, Orlando, FL 32819 10000 W. Colonial Dr. Suite 480 Ocoee, Florida 34761 P:407-345-7990 www.alargastro.com

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Dr. Alar comes from a humble background and is the youngest of eight siblings. He dreamt of being a doctor as a young boy and left his home in Kenya at just 17 to pursue his dreams at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He was able to overcome homesickness due to his ambition and deep desire to practice medicine.

Inbetween working hard to earn his degree in surgery, he often enjoyed watching the Dallas TV series during leisure time. Eventually the sunny skies of Texas inspired him to move to the United States. There he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the prestigious Henry Ford University Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Alar is Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as acid reflux, stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, liver, pancreas and

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gallbladder problems, colon and rectal polyps or tumors, hemorrhoids, etc. All endoscopic procedures are performed at Sand Lake Surgery Center, a state of the art facility located near Dr. Phillips Hospital.

Through continuous training and development, Dr. Alar offers the latest evidence-based treatment modalities, with an emphasis on the comfort of the patient and short recovery time. Ultroid® painless hemorrhoids treatment and capsule endoscopy are available at his practice which boast a relaxed outpatient setting.

For his outstanding career, Dr. Alar has been voted one of the “Best doctors in Florida” in the Castle Connolly guide on “How to find the best doctors in Florida”. He is a three-time nominee of the “Top 100 Physicians in America” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America and he has been selected “Man of the Year 2003” by the American Biographical Institute.

As busy as his professional life is, Dr. Alar loves to spend time with his family and friends. He also enjoys meeting people outside of his professional realm. One of his greatest passions is to travel the world and meet people of other cultures, a passion that came about while he was in medical school in Scotland and began backpacking and traveling through Europe. Dr. Alar now resides in Florida where he enjoys walking the beaches of the West Coast, watching the sunsets and soaking up “the Kenyan weather.”

“My life has been truly blessed with a profession that I enjoy, and the opportunity to serve and make people feel better. To me, the most important things in life are your faith in God, good health, your family and a happy home” <

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> Dr. Steven Brooks of Urology Consultants is partnered with his dear friend Dr. E. Jake Jacobo, with offices in Longwood, Winter Park and Oviedo. The two Urologists are entering their twenty fourth year together and are very proud of the tens of thousands of patients they have had the distinction of serving throughout Seminole and Orange County. It is quite a distinction that many of their patients have been with them since establishing their practice years ago. They have a legacy of excellent patient care and service to Central Florida.

Dr. Brooks knew from an early age that he wanted to be a physician and started to work toward this goal early on in high school. He was the recipient of two National Science Foundation summer scholarship programs. As a consequence of his academic achievement, the doctor was one of a very small and select group of high school seniors accepted simultaneously to both college and medical school. He was one of only twenty students selected yearly for his program.

Originally from New York, he received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut, graduating at the top of his class. He did his General Surgery training at the esteemed NYU/Bellevue in New York City, returning to the University of Connecticut for his Urology Residency.

Dr. Brooks is Board certified and is honored to be in his ninth year as Chief of Surgery for South Seminole Hospital. Dr. Brooks has had an interest in research having published and presented his first research paper as only a college freshman. He has continued his interest in research within his medical practice as a principal investigator for a number of investigational medications and medical devices. In 1997 he was honored to be invited to present the key note address at the launch of one of these medications, with this medicine eventually becoming one of the most frequently prescribed therapies, world wide, for the enlarged prostrate. As a key opinion leader, he has published, and lectured nationally on topics related to the enlarged prostate and has been on a number of national advisory boards. He has preceptored nationally on various surgical procedures.

Both Dr. Brooks and Jacobo are of only a handful of Urologists in the United States

skilled at the Radical Perineal Prostatectomy; a minimally invasive, approximately one hour, cost effective surgical procedure for prostate cancer allowing for immediate resumption of diet and typically, discharge the following morning. Dr. Brooks believes this technique offers advantages to robotic prostatectomy. Cumulatively, the two physicians may be the most experienced surgeons on this surgical approach for prostate cancer.

He is skilled at all aspects of Urology including the treatment of kidney stones, ED, incontinence, the treatment of prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers. Dr. Brooks is also an accomplished implant surgeon with over twenty years experience with penile implants and artificial urinary sphincters. He finds vasectomy reversals to be very rewarding and has enjoyed great success at this procedure, which he provides at a very reasonable fee. Although hospital affiliated, Urology Consultants remains an independent practice.

You can be sure that you will see Dr. Brooks personally at every visit and he has a wonderful and experienced staff, some of which having been with the doctor for over twenty years. The doctor provides personally dictated notes to your referring physicians, and believes patient education is a critical component of patient care.

Known for his kind heart, sense of humor and his compassion Dr. Brooks makes an effort to get to know each of his patients personally, adhering to the strong belief that you have to treat the whole patient, particularly when dealing with sensitive issues such as cancer, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, sexual dysfunction and illness in general. He shares in his patient’s medical triumphs and is by their side during difficult times.

Dr. Brooks recently married Shannon, the woman of his dreams, who he had the good fortune of meeting on a flight to Las Vegas. Together, they hope to start a family. Shannon is Director of Marketing for Urology Consultants. He begins each day with a spirited run. He and Shannon continue to enjoy Abby, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy! Dr. Brooks is pleased to announce that since last being honored as one the best physicians in Orlando, Abby has finally been house trained. <

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STEVEN BROOKS, M.D. Urologist

Offices: Longwood Winter Park Oviedo Main office: Urology Consultants 515 West State Road 434, Ste. 302 Longwood, FL 32750 P: 407-332-0777 F: 407-332-8767 Toll Free: 1-800 PRO VOID (1-800-776-8643)

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DIGESTIVE AND LIVER CENTER OF FLORIDA ENDO-SURGICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA Srinivas Seela, MD; Seela Ramesh, MD; Harinath Sheela, MD; Sergio Larach, MD

> The Digestive and Liver Center of Florida’s physicians are honored to have been selected as “Elite Doctors in Orlando”. This could not have come at a better time as the center prepares to celebrate their 10th year anniversary providing digestive and liver care to Central Florida.

Award winning physicians Dr. Seela, Dr. Ramesh, and Dr. Sheela are board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Dr. Larach is board certified in colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Srinivas Seela and Dr. Harinath Sheela completed their fellowship at Yale University, Dr. Seela Ramesh at the Medical College of Virginia and Dr. Sergio Larach at University of Texas/MD Anderson.

Left to right: Harinath Sheela, MD, Srinivas Seela, MD (seated), Seela Ramesh, MD.

Photo by Donald Rauhofer / Sea Notes Photography

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Road, Suite 101 Orlando, FL 32825 407-384-7388 www.dlcfl.com Endo-Surgical Center of Florida 100 N. Dean Road, Suite 102 Orlando, FL 32825 407-506-0006 www.escfflorida.com

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The practice has locations in East Orlando, Downtown, and Altamonte Springs. The main location on Dean Road offers Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm availability and Saturday morning appointments, which is very convenient for professionals with busy schedules. Patients can call the office or request appointments through the web site as well. The office and surgical center offer a bilingual staff.

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida’s physicians treat a variety of gastroenterology related diseases and conditions ranging from evaluation and prevention of colon and esophageal cancer to acid reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic conditions such as hepatitis C. In addition, the physicians expertise includes endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and enteroscopies.

Dr. Seela, Dr. Ramesh, and Dr. Sheela are teaching attending physicians at Florida Hospital Internal Medicine Residency and Family Practice Residency (M.D. and D.O.)

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programs. First year medical students from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine also rotate at the center in order to complete their Community of Practice 1 module.

Since the practice opened its doors in 2005, the physicians have added many services for their patients in order to fulfill their mission to provide compassionate, caring, and sophisticated medical care to our community.

In 2012, the Endo-Surgical Center of Florida was added to the practice, offering patients a safe, affordable, beautiful and convenient option to undergo procedures in an outpatient setting. The EndoSurgical Center of Florida provides colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, advanced diagnostics and therapeutic procedures, radiofrequency ablation for patients with Barrett’s Esophagus and non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment.

The surgical center has been recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for quality and safety and it is accredited by The Joint Commission.

In 2014, Dr. Sergio Larach joined the practice. His interests include the whole spectrum of colorectal issues, and his addition to the practice involves colonoscopies, anorectal diseases and pelvic floor evaluations. Dr. Larach is fluent in Spanish. He has been instrumental in the development of the TAMIS procedure for the treatment of rectal cancers.

The physicians are regularly involved in providing gastroenterology services and reach out to community centers by providing free education seminars. There is a free support group for patients with hepatitis C and a gluten free support group available to patients as well. <

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DR. MARGARET GRAND Celebration Eye Care

> Dr. Margaret Grand is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. She is in partnership with her husband Dr. Ronald Grand. Both are Board Certified Optometric physicians.

Dr. Margaret Grand did two internships at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. One internship in pathology, and the other in pediatric low vision. Before moving to Florida she had a private practice in Newport, RI and was on the staff at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts.

After moving to Florida, she was asked by developers of Celebration if she and her husband would open a practice in celebration and be the eye doctors there. They opened the practice in 1996.

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741 Front St. Ste. 120 Celebration, FL 34747 P: 407-566-2020 F: 407-566-2010 Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri 9:00 am - Noon The office is closed for lunch: Mon-Thurs from 1-2 p.m.

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While in celebration they have worked with Florida Hospital at Celebration Health participating in Health Fairs, They also have worked with Disney fitting many of their characters with contact lenses and have done one film and supplied eyewear for several commercials. They have worked with the Atlanta Braves during their Spring Training.

Dr. Margaret Grand is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Florida Optometric Association.

She has served as an examiner for the Florida Board of Optometry. She is an active member of Vision Source.

Dr. Margaret Grand is past president of the Rotary Club of Celebration and past president of the Celebration Area Council for the Osceola Chamber of Commerce.

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Celebration Eye Care is located in beautiful downtown Celebration. It is a primary Optometric practice for the entire family.

Dr. Grand feels all family members should have annual comprehensive eye examinations especially children whose eyes grow and change rapidly.

While they are in school there is a great demand on their visual systems, if the children cannot see it, they cannot learn from it. For adults, it’s like having an eye physical, there are many things that can go wrong with the eye that are painless.

Celebration Eye Care examines the whole visual system including the general health of the eye. They examine and follow patients with hypertension, cataracts, diabetes, and other systematic diseases that can affect the eye. They treat and follow patients with glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, Latisse treatments, and do all pre and post-operative care for Lasik.

Celebration Eye Care specializes in contact lenses. They fit regular and color contacts, cosmetic lenses for patients who have disfiguring eye diseases or eye injuries. They also fit lenses for astigmatism, bifocal, and theatrical contact lenses. Their optical is a beautiful area consisting of over 1,300 frames to choose from. They carry many designer frames and sunglasses.

Some of the designers carried consist of David Yurman, Judith Lieber, Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, Miu Miu, Tom Ford, Mont Blanc, Prada, Gucci, Dior, John Varvatos, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Oakley. The office has a finishing lab where glasses can be made in the office. They offer all types of lenses, coatings and tints to accommodate and customize all visual needs, including sports, computer, driving, reading and hobbies. <

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MARNIQUE H. JONES, M.D. Board Certified OB/GYN

> As a Board certified OB/GYN, Dr. Marnique Jones believes that there are few things more rewarding than caring for a mother and delivering a healthy baby.

To quote her fellow partner, mentor, and friend Dr. Arnold Lazar “attending a birth is simply the neatest thing in the world”.

Dr. Jones is recognized by her patients by her smile and familiar laughter. She is a lifelong local resident. She grew up in Leesburg, Florida in Lake County and earned her undergraduate and medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She fulfilled her residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida and has been in private practice since 1995. She is married and the mother of two sons. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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7200 Stonerock Cir, Orlando, Fl 32819.

1000 West Broadway St, Ste.110, Oviedo, Fl 32765 P: 407-644-5371 F: 407-644-1417 www.wcfobgyn.com

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In addition to high and low risk obstetrics and general gynecology, she cares for women from puberty to menopause, provides various office based procedures, and has a special interest in state of the art surgical care through the use of the da Vinci Robotic system providing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for benign conditions. Minimally invasive surgery is extremely important for women who need to get back to their regular routines as soon as possible.

Using minimally invasive techniques, through the use of the daVinci robotic Surgical System, Dr. Jones is able to perform total and supracervical hysterectomies, surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, fertility sparing myomectomies, removal of ovaries and ovarian cysts, and surgery for chronic pelvic pain including endometriomas and endometriosis. Recently Dr. Jones has earned surgeon designation for a center of excellence in minimally

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invasive gynecology by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). In office, Dr. Jones also provides various treatment options including endometrial ablations for heavy periods, Essures for permanent birth control and hysteroscopy also play an important role in the care and diagnosis of her patients.

Dr. Jones has been honored as one of America’s Best Doctors as selected by her peers since 2007. She has also been named in the top 20 of Orlando’s Best OB/ GYNs by Babyourself Magazine, Central Florida’s magazine for pregnant and new mommies. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIUM). She was also awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the University of South Florida Minority Pre Professional Society. She is an assistant professor on the voluntary faculty of the University Of Central Florida College Of Medicine and on the teaching staff at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. She is actively involved with providing quality healthcare and sits on Winnie Palmer Hospital Quality Committees.

Dr. Jones is one of 12 physicians at Women’s Care Florida Ob & Gyn Specialists. The practice has been serving the gynecologic and obstetric needs of women throughout Central Florida since 1977. They have three fully staffed offices in Winter Park, Sandlake and Oviedo. She feels honored and blessed to work with a diverse, caring, well trained group of physicians. <

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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY J. Dean Cole 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 340 Orlando, FL 32804 407-895-8890 Geoffrey Stewart Offices In Orlando, Clermont and Davenport 1-800-894-9515 OR 407-849-1200

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OTOLARYNGOLOGY Jeffrey E. Baylor The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Dr, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-644-4883 Jeffrey Jay Lehman The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Dr, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-644-4883 Brian Spector The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Dr, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-644-4883 Kiran Tipirneni The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Dr, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32792

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY William M. DeCampli Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S Orange Ave, 2nd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-649-6907

PEDIATRIC + ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY Judith Seline Simms-Cendan Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Clinic 89 W Copeland Dr, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-5281

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Susan desJardins Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S Orange Ave, 2nd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-649-6907 Rodrigo Nehgme Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children The Heart Center 1222 S Orange Ave, 2nd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-649-6907 Arthur Raptoulis Pediatrix Cardiology 557 Wymore Rd N, Ste 201

Maitland, FL 32751 407-647-4890 PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE Vivek S. Desai Central Florida Pediatric Intensive Care Specialists 844 N Thornton Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-894-8768 Mary Majella Farrell Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Critical Care Medicine 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5104 Lawrence David Spack Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Critical Care Medicine 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5104 John Arthur Tilelli Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Critical Care Medicine 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5104 PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Richard A. Banks Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pediatric Endocrinology Practice 32 W Gore St, 3rd Fl

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BRIAN JOSEPH, M.D., F.A.C.S. Park Avenue Plastic Surgery & Spa

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Brian Joseph, M.D., F.A.C.S. Park Avenue Plastic Surgery & Spa 340 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 P: 407-673- FACE (3223) F: 407-772-FACE (3223) www.brianjosephmd.com E: josephplasticsurgery@yahoo.com

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> SPECIALTY: Dr. Joseph specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. He is an expert at combining his surgical talents and artistic sensibility to customize treatments that meet his patients’ needs.

These include breast augmentations/ lifts, abdominoplasty, face/neck lift, eyelid surgery, Vaser liposelection, and arm/ thigh lifts. His area of special interest includes mommy makeovers, face lifts and cosmetic surgery after bariatric weight loss surgery. In his practice, he and his P.A., Desiree Deshler, perform injections of Botox, Belotero, Juvederm, Voluma, Sculptra, Restylane and Radiesse for noninvasive facial rejuvenation. His med-spa offers medical grade peels, laser hair removal, and massages.

INNOVATIONS: Dr. Joseph’s office serves as a national training center for both Cynosure’s Palomar Icon laser and the Inmode laser. At his Winter Park office, he trains other doctors in the latest techniques utilizing the lasers. These two lasers have many applications utilizing both fractionated ablative and non-ablative modalities for IPL skin photo-rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, laser hair removal, and skin tightening of the face neck and body.

Additionally, the Inmode Body FX application allows for non-invasive fat removal with skin tightening and cellulite reduction at the same time without surgery or downtime. He is also effectively able to treat scars due to acne, surgery or trauma as well as treating stretch marks.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Tulane University (BS), University of Miami School of Medicine (MD). He served as an Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery at the University of Kentucky prior to opening his practice in Winter Park.

Dr. Joseph is double board-certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. His extensive training has included UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital, MD Anderson Houston/Orlando and University of Kentucky. Dr. Joseph also completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship under world-renowned surgeons Dr.’s Baker and Stuzin.

WHAT SETS HIM APART: For Dr. Joseph, cosmetic surgery is a delicate balance of art and science. His ultimate goal is to refine and enhance his patients’ beauty with results that are elegant, graceful and completely naturallooking. He treats each patient individually as a family member, and is personally available throughout every phase of patients’ care.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

AWARDS/HONORS: America’s Top Plastic Surgeon and Patients Choice Award for the past 5 consecutive years.

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DR. RAYMOND RAMIREZ Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

> Dr. Raymond Ramirez is board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Dermatology. He earned his medical degree in 1997 from NovaSoutheastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency, during which time he discovered his true love in medicine was for dermatology. In pursuit of this passion, Dr. Ramirez worked as a malignant melanoma research fellow for three years at the University of California at San Francisco’s Mount Zion Cancer Center. This was followed by a year of dermatology medication research at Northwestern University. He completed his dermatology residency at Lutheran Medical Center in New York.

DR. RAMIREZ’S PRACTICE: Dr. Ramirez practices dermatology for Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, in Heathrow. His practice is in medical dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancers, especially malignant melanoma.

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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 120 International Pkwy, Ste. 240 Heathrow, FL 32746 P: 407-333-4200 F: 407-829-6637 OrlandoStyleMagazine.com

Dr. Ramirez feels that it is vital to ensure that his patients are as informed as possible of their conditions and his plan for medical care. “I don’t want to just dictate ‘the plan’ to a patient without informing them of what I am treating and why I’m recommending a certain medication or procedure. There is often more than one way to treat a condition and I’d rather design a care plan that will work best for an individual patient. Informing the patient about their condition, the rationale of a proposed treatment, and possible outcomes to expect, empowers patients to be an active, informed participant in their care.”

SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE: Dr. Ramirez is dedicated to education of both the public and his fellow medical professionals about sun protection, skin cancers, and especially malignant melanoma. He has given numerous talks on these important issues for charitable SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

organizations, area businesses, and governmental enitities. He has also lectured at the UCF College of Medicine and is an adjunct professor with Nova-Southeastern University. Dr. Ramirez regularly trains medical students, interns, and physician assistants.

Dr. Ramirez’s primary focus in his training is the art of the ‘differential diagnosis’.

When working with students, Dr. Ramirez can be regularly heard making them list off different possible diagnoses for each case they see. “Look, Dermatology is a specialty with a three year residency.

That’s why there isn’t a smartphone ‘Match the Skin Spot’ App! For every type of skin lesion there are several possible diagnoses ranging from infections to autoimmune disorders to skin cancers or benign growths. A lot of these things can ‘look’ the same. We narrow down these possibilities based not only on what it looks like, but also on the history, changes, symptoms, etc. As dermatologists, we have to recognize the rare things that can be a danger. If we don’t look for the rare things, we won’t find them, they’ll eventually find us and bad things can result.”

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: Raymond has been happily married to his wife, Elizabeth, for nearly nineteen years. They have two active teenagers, Daniel (age 16) and Kristen (age 13). Between soccer, dance, surfing, longboarding, and being teenagers, Raymond’s main hobby is just being ‘Taxi Cab Ray’!

Nevertheless, he cherishes the time he gets to spend with his wife and family.

He and his son, Daniel, have recently earned their lifeguard certification together (yes, he did wear his sunscreen!).

In two years, he plans to take the course again with his daughter, Kristen. Beyond his daily parental obligations, Raymond and his family love planning family trips and dressing up in funny costumes for 5K and mud runs! <

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GREGORY P. SAMANO II, D.O. Osteopathic Medicine

> Gregory Samano II, D.O. is board

Dr. Samano II is an osteopathic

certified by the American Board of

doctor, with extensive experience in

Osteopathic

in

manipulation, focusing on treating

Family Medicine. He earned his Doctor

the whole body. He is as much about

of Osteopathic Medicine degree at

prevention treatment as he is about

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic

treating acute or chronic illness. “I

Medicine in 1996 and completed his

spend a lot of time on education,

family practice residency at Florida

teaching people how to avoid illnesses

Hospital in 1999. During his time

and about how things like diet and

at Florida Hospital he was awarded

exercise can play a role in leading

the honor of Chief Resident and co-

a healthier, happier life,” Samano

authored a motivational book on

II says. It works to create a trusting

weight loss. Following his residency,

relationship

Dr. Samano II Began his work as a family

physician, providing preventive care

practitioner at Winter Park Family

and rehabilitative services in addition

Practice and quickly became known

to traditional acute and chronic illness

as a kind, gentle and caring physician.

treatment.

Family

Physicians

between

patient

and

Focusing on treating the body as a whole, Dr. Samano routinely performs

Aside from his family practice work, Dr.

in-office wellness exams, procedures,

Samano II has grown a large aesthetic

x-rays, ultrasounds, allergy testing and

business,

Samano

serum development, varicose vein

Cynosure

Center

treatment and many other diagnostic

the

procedures.

aesthetic laser offerings in Central

practice

Aesthetics.

Of

includes

A

Excellence, the

largest

Florida. Their latest offering is the Picosure, the fastest tattoo removal laser available. The Picosure makes

“I SPEND A LOT OF TIME ON EDUCATION, TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO AVOID ILLNESSES AND ABOUT HOW THINGS LIKE DIET AND EXERCISE CAN PLAY A ROLE IN LEADING A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIFE”

this their 7th laser to give a line up

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of; Smart Lipo, Cellulaze, Precision Face Lifts, Smart Skin Co2, Palomar Icon Skin Resurfacing, Smoothshapes, Affirm Skin Tightening, and Elite MPX Vascular and Hair Removal. In addition to these many services Dr. Samano is a leading injector of dermal fillers including

Sculptra

Aesthetic

and

Botox and serves as a trainer for many

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GEOFFREY STEWART, M.D. Reconstructive Spine Surgeon

> Dr. Geoffrey Stewart‘s reputation has been built on his dedication to providing the utmost in compassionate and quality care to all his patients. His extensive training and knowledge coupled with his years of experience and favorable outcomes has afforded him worldwide accolades and recognition.

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Dr. Stewart is Board Certified by both the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery. He was named a Fellow of the prestigious International College of Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his Orthopedic training in Boston at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals and the Massachusetts General Hospital. He then completed the Maryland Fellowship in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery in Baltimore, Maryland, incorporating both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and St. Joseph’s Medical Center. He has authored a number of articles on spine surgery, and his research has won awards at major scientific meetings. He has been awarded a number of patents on medical devices for improving spine surgery.

Dr. Stewart states, “I remain active in teaching and research, as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the UCF School of Medicine and as an Instructor in Orthopedics for the Orlando Health Orthopedic Residency Program. My passion, however, is in clinical practice treating patients with spine disorders.”

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Dr. Stewart has won the Top Doctors Award multiple times and he also won the Patient’s Choice Award in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013. The Consumer’s Research Council of America has award-

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ed him America’s Top Orthopedist Award in 2008 and 2010. The International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons recognizes Dr. Stewart as “A Leading Physician of the World”. Castle Connolly awarded him Top Doctor for Orthopaedic Spine Surgery in 2011, and in 2013 he was chosen by his peers to receive the Top Doctors Award as an expert in Spine Surgery.

Dr. Stewart is the Director of the Heart of Florida Spine Center, the only central Florida center to be awarded the Healthgrades Five-Star Orthopedic Excellence Award for Spine surgery.

Dr. Stewart specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal disorders.

He joined the Spine and Scoliosis Center in 1996, a practice which has been giving Central Floridians practical, highquality solutions through revolutionary care for over fifty years. Understanding the personal impact of a patient’s condition is just as important to the practice as providing the latest in innovative spine procedures. One advantage of the practice is onsite pain management. Patients can receive evaluation and treatment in the same location, limiting the need for multiple appointments. < “Our practice is unique due to our ongoing combination of clinical practice, teaching, and research. This leaves us with cutting edge technological knowhow combined with years of handson experience. We can excel at nonsurgical management, minimally invasive surgery and the most complicated reconstructive spine surgery procedures.

Our tremendous outcomes on some of the most complex surgeries performed in the country is testimony to how well our practice philosophy and experience works,” says Dr. Stewart.

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321-841-3338 David Edward Milov Nemours Children’s Clinic Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition 1717 S Orange Ave, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-7000 PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY Vincent F. Giusti Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 92 W Miller St, 2nd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-8588 Fouad M. Hajjar Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 589 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2080 Amy A. Smith Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-8588 Judith E. Wall Nemours Children’s Clinic Division of Hematology and Oncology 1717 S Orange Ave, 2nd Fl

Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-7230 PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Carlos E. Araya Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Nephrology 13535 Nemours Pkwy Orlando, FL 32827 407-567-4000 Jorge Antonio Ramirez Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Hewell Kids’ Kidney Center 92 W Miller St, 8th Fl Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-7970 PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Eric R. Trumble Neurosurgeons for Kids 615 E Princeton St, Ste 540 Orlando, FL 32803 407-236-0006 PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY Robert W. Hered Eye Physicians of Central Florida 1781 Park Center Dr, Ste 220 Orlando, FL 32835 407-398-7730 PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Steven L. Frick Nemours Children’s Hospital

Division of Orthopaedics 9145 Narcoossee Rd Orlando, FL 32827 407-650-7715 Jonathan Phillips Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Department of Pediatric Orthopedics 83 W Columbia St Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-3040 Charles T. Price Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Level One Orthopedics 1222 S Orange Ave, 5th Fl Orlando, FL 32806 321-843-4800 PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY Izak H. Kielmovitch The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Dr, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-644-4883 James R. Kosko, Jr. Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat Associates 1507 S Hiawassee Rd, Ste 103 Orlando, FL 32835 407-253-1000 J. David Moser Nemours Children’s Clinic Division of Otolaryngology 1717 S Orange Ave, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806

407-650-7220 PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Akinyemi O. Ajayi Children’s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists 2660 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-898-2767 Carlos E. Sabogal Arnold Palmer Hospital Pediatric Specialty Practice Department of Pulmonology 83 W Columbia St Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-6350 Mark Weatherly Arnold Palmer Hospital Pediatric Specialty Practice Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 83 W Columbia St Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-6350 PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY Lane F. Donnelly Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Radiology 9145 Narcoossee Rd, Ste A209 Orlando, FL 32827 407-650-7801 PEDIATRIC SLEEP MEDICINE Akinyemi O. Ajayi Children’s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists

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Celebrate art and enjoy an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping and cosmopolitan fun. Expect the unexpected as each month is uniquely an experience in art and culture.

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WHOLE LIFE M.D. A Place of Healing and Wholeness For The Entire Family

> Whole Life MD emerged out of my

of root cause analysis in healthcare, and

own healing journey. Initially I faced a

its goal is to not only heal, but also to

significant health decline and lack of

prevent disease and create wellness!

vitality, but in time, I was brought to a

Photos by Steven Miller

place of healing and wholeness that

A wheel illustrates this healthcare model:

I had not experienced in many, many

the cog of the wheel represents our ge-

years. To state that I feel 10 to 15 years

netic predispositions; the spokes repre-

younger is an understatement.

Deal-

sent the mental, emotional and spiritual

ing with my health crisis has led me on

strengths and deficits of the individual;

a learning adventure that’s impacted

the rim represents the physical activity/

those under my care as much as myself.

exercise regimen of the individual; and

It has transformed my practice of medi-

finally, the tire where the rubber meets

cine and has helped me to fulfill my orig-

the road is represented by our nutrition-

inal mission statement for JMJ Family

al status, which is affected by the food

Practice. Through my journey I’ve expe-

and any nutraceutical supplementation

rienced being a patient, teacher, healer

we consume. So in bringing someone

and friend to many that are suffering in

to health or optimizing wellness we must

this world. The experiences served as

address each of these factors that will

the crucible that helped to create Whole

either create sickness or nurture health

Life MD.

and wellbeing.

Whole Life MD is a functional medicine

At Whole Life MD there are many modal-

practice that provides and promotes in-

ities at our disposal to achieve healing

dividualized healthcare.

This includes

and wellness. Some of these modalities

caring for couples struggling with infer-

include but are not limited to: Nutrition-

tility, newborns, adolescent and young

al counseling, Nutraceutical Support,

adults, and gently guiding the elderly

Body Composition Analysis, Heart Rate

through some of their most challenging

Variablity assessment, Stress reduction,

years mentally, emotionally and spiritu-

Spiritual and Emotional Counseling, and

ally. This is the challenge and the gift of

Exercise prescription.

practicing in this new healthcare model.

goal is to bring each human person and

You see this way of practicing medicine

their family to a place of healing and

places great emphasis on discovering

wholeness. <

the upstream causes that would naturally lead to the downstream effects that lead Dr. José R. Fernández JMJ Family Practice 300 N. John Young Pkwy.

Kissimmee Florida, 34741 P: 407-935-9012 F: 407-935-9108 www.thehealingvine.info

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to disease. So in this way, it is a model

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2660 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-898-2767 Floyd R. Livingston Nemours Children’s Hospital Department of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine 1717 S Orange Ave, 2nd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-7270 PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST: NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Gregor Alexander Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W Miller St, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5218 David A. Auerbach Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W Miller St, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5218 Winslade Bowen Florida Hospital for Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 601 E Rollins St Orlando, FL 32803 407-894-1465 Douglas E. Hardy Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W Miller St, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5198 Brian Lipman Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W Miller St, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-841-5218 Eduardo J. Lugo Florida Hospital for Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 601 E Rollins St Orlando, FL 32803 407-303-2528 Victoria Niklas Nemours Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatology 9145 Narcoossee Rd, Ste A200 Orlando, FL 32827 407-963-4170 Lewis Otero Florida Hospital for Children Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 601 E Rollins St Orlando, FL 32803 407-363-2528 Jose A. Perez Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatrix Medical Group 83 W Miller St, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806

407-841-5218 Thomas E. Wiswell Florida Hospital Center for Neonatal Care 2718 N Orange Ave, Ste C Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2528 PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST: NEUROLOGY,GENERAL Ronald Gerard Davis Pediatric Neurology Epilepsy Center of Central Florida 7485 Sandlake Commons Blvd Orlando, FL 32819 407-293-1122 Richard S. Finkel Nemours Children’s Clinic Department of Neurology 1717 S Orange Ave, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-7250 PEDIATRIC SURGERY David Miller Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Ste A Orlando, FL 32806 407-540-1000 Ross Allan Morgan Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Ste A Orlando, FL 32806 407-540-1000 Donald Plumley Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Ste A Orlando, FL 32806 407-540-1000 W. Raleigh Thompson Advanced Pediatric Surgical Specialists 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 200 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-7280 PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Michael A. Keating Florida Hospital Center for Pediatric Urology 615 E Princeton St, Ste 310 Orlando, FL 32803 407-303-5781 Mark Alan Rich Nemours Children’s Clinic Division of Urology 1717 S Orange Ave, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-7260 Hubert S. Swana Nemours Children’s Clinic Division of Urology 1717 S Orange Ave, 3rd Fl Orlando, FL 32806 407-650-7260 PEDIATRICS: GENERAL Alix G. Casler Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 407-261-2934

Gregory J. Coffman Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7290 David F. Cowan Primary Care Specialists 3615 S Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32806 407-855-2526 Mark B. DiDea Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7290 Robert Erhart Physician Associates of Florida 1132 Kelton Ave Ocoee, FL 34761 407-381-7360 Barbara J. Gans Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7290 Armando S. Garcia All About Kids Pediatrics 8500 Commodity Cir Orlando, FL 32819 407-354-0717 Mark Gilchrist Premier Pediatrics 10000 W Colonial Dr, Ste 390 Ocoee, FL 34761 407-290-2394 Gregory D. Gordon Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7290 Brenda B. Holson Interlachen Pediatrics 846 Lake Howell Rd Maitland, FL 32751 407-767-2477 Stuart H. Janousky Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 407-261-2928 Lucyna Lagod Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7290 Sandra D. Morales Physicians Associates 12780 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Ste 135 Orlando, FL 32828 407-380-5888 Robert Lynn Quigley Centre for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Dr, Ste 200 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-646-7070 Sunita Raj Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 407-261-2930 Gabriela Roitman-Geller

All About Kids Pediatrics 8500 Commodity Cir Orlando, FL 32819 407-354-0717 Neal T. Silverstein Pediatric Care of Altamonte 661 E Altamonte Dr, Ste 217 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 407-339-3030 Samuel Norman Smith Interlachen Pediatrics 846 Lake Howell Rd Maitland, FL 32751 407-767-2477 Lloyd Neil Werk Nemours Children’s Clinic Division of Consultative Pediatrics 1717 S Orange Ave, Ste 100 Orlando, FL 32811 407-650-7219 David B. Yaeger Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-7290 PEDIATRICS: HOSPITAL MEDICINE Susan Dennard Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-237-6326 Scott Hamblin Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-237-6326 Ira Pinnelas Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-237-6326 Matthew A. Seibel Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-237-6326 David Sunnenberg Pediatric Hospitalist Service 92 W Miller St Orlando, FL 32806 407-237-6326 PLASTIC SURGERY Richard O. Gregory Florida Hospital Celebration Health Institute of Aesthetic Surgery 400 Celebration Pl, Ste A320 Celebration, FL 32747 407-303-4250 Dean Johnston 4106 W Lake Mary Blvd, Ste 212 Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-333-2525 Brian Joseph Park Avenue Plastic Surgery & Spa 340 N. Wymore Rd. Winter Park, FL 32789 407-673- FACE (3223) Calvin Peters Center for Plastic and Reconstructive

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Surgery 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 442 Orlando, FL 32804 407-898-1436 D. Scott Rotatori Orlando Florida Plastic Surgery 800 W Morse Blvd, Ste 5 Winter Park, FL 32789 407-628-5476 Frank H. Stieg III Plastic Surgery Specialists 851 W Morse Blvd Winter Park, FL 32789 407-647-4601 Roxanne L. Sylora Florida Hospital Celebration Health Institute of Aesthetic Surgery 400 Celebration Pl, Ste A320 Celebration, FL 32747 407-303-4250 PSYCHIATRY Richard C. W. Hall 2500 W Lake Mary Blvd, Ste 219 Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-322-8199 Ryan C. W. Hall 2500 W Lake Mary Blvd, Ste 219 Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-322-8199 Irving S. Kolin 1065 W Morse Blvd, Ste 202

Winter Park, FL 32789 407-644-1122 Dennis E. Platt Orlando VA Medical Center Crossroads Annex 925 S Semoran Blvd, Ste 114 Winter Park, FL 32792 407-621-2653 RADIATION ONCOLOGY Jamie Cesaretti Winter Park Cancer Center 1561 W Fairbanks Ave, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32789 407-478-4920 Alan R. Forbes Winter Park Cancer Center 1561 W Fairbanks Ave, Ste 100 Winter Park, FL 32789 407-478-4921 Steven Gerard Lester Central Florida Cancer Care Center 2200 W 1st St Sanford, FL 32771 407-321-3040 Michael D. Sombeck Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Department of Radiation Oncology 2501 N Orange Ave, Ste 181 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-2030

RADIOLOGY Richard J. Bagby Boston Diagnostic Imaging 398 E Altamonte Dr Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 407-331-9355 Frank R. Hellinger, Jr. Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W Fairbanks Ave Winter Park, FL 32789 407-975-0200 RHEUMATOLOGY Pamela Gail Freeman Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd, Ste 30 Orlando, FL 32806 407-859-4540 Jeffrey Edward Poiley Arthritis Associates 324 E Par Ave Orlando, FL 32804 407-896-8861 SURGERY Juan Cendan University of Central Florida College of Medicine Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Ste 317 Orlando, FL 32827 407-266-1141

William Steve Eubanks, Jr. Surgical Specialists of Florida Hospital 2415 N Orange Ave, Ste 400 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-7399 Michael B. Freeland The Surgical Group of Orlando 801 North Orange Ave Ste. 640 Orlando, FL 32801 40-730-3627 Alberto F. Padron The Surgical Group of Orlando 801 North Orange Ave Ste. 640 Orlando, FL 32801 40-730-3627 Daryl D. Wier The Surgical Group of Orlando 801 North Orange Ave Ste. 640 Orlando, FL 32801 40-730-3627 SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Juan Pablo Arnoletti Florida Hospital Section of Surgical Oncology 2415 N Orange Ave, Ste 400 Orlando, FL 32804 407-303-6962 Louis Barr Surgical Specialists of Florida Hospital 2415 N Orange Ave, Ste 400 Orlando, FL 32804

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407-303-7399 Marc DeMers Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W Gore St Orlando, FL 32806 321-843-5001 UROGYNECOLOGY Rakesh Patel Urogynecology Specialists Florida Hospital Medical Group 1812 N. Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803 407-897-3499 Christopher Walker Urogyn Specialists of Florida 801 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 710 Orlando, FL 32801 407-648-9400

Charles N. Witten Central Florida Urology Associates 210 Rinehart Rd #1000, Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-332-7700 2776 Enterprise Road.

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7For Beauty

SUPERFOODS

How To Eat Your Way To Young Skin, Fuller Hair And A Whiter Smile.

By Beauty Nutritionist Paula Simpson

FEWER WRINKLES Try eating soy. Research shows that estrogen-like chemicals called isoflavones, of which soy is a rich source, help keep the skin furrow-free. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get beauty benefits from it in its whole forms: Tofu, edamame (soybeans).

LESS PUFFY EYES If you have under-eye bags, downsize them by stripping excess salt from your diet. You may associate fluid retention with a bloated belly, but our faces also swell from too much sodium. You can also deflate your peepers by adding potassium to your diet, aim for 4.7 grams a day by filling your plate with bananas, sweet potatoes, avocados and cooked lentils.

WHITER TEETH Keep your pearly whites bright with cheese! Highly acidic foods like citrus, soda and berries leave your teeth vulnerable to stains from the acid left behind. Some major delinquents include spaghetti sauce, red wine, cola and coffee. To keep your teeth untarnished, eat a piece of cheese after you indulge. Studies suggest that its higher pH level will neutralize the acid and safeguard your smile.

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AGE-SPOT-FREE SKIN Your first line of defense is sunscreen, but you can boost your skin’s natural SPF by eating lycopene, a type of carotenoid found in red and pink produce.

Tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit and red peppers all contain lycopene. Your body absorbs the most from cooked products like tomato paste, sauce and soup.

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LESS ACNE Eating foods like sweets and refined carbohydrates can jumpstart oil production, leading to clogged pores.

Red meat is the richest source of zinc. If you’re a vegetarian, opt for lentils, pumpkin seeds, kidney beans and raw oysters.

GREAT BONE STRUCTURE As bones lose volume and recede, your skin can begin to sag. Keep your bones strong with high-calcium diet sources like fortified lowfat yogurt or milk, soymilk, kale, spinach, and tofu.

Vitamin K2—found in low-fat cottage cheese and chicken—and magnesium—found in whole grains, leafy green vegetables and almonds—are also key players in having strong bones.

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B IMPRESSED AT THE B RESORT & SPA! A LIFESTYLE HOTEL LOCATED IN THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT®

By Maria Delis

> Within walking distance to Downtown Disney®, the 394-room hotel in Lake Buena Vista offers an ideal location for families, couples, groups and business travelers. The B officially opened its doors in June and brought a new genre in hospitality to Central Florida – focusing on self-expression, style and technology.

“B Resort & Spa is the first resort designation for the B Hotels & Resorts brand and we are thrilled to introduce travelers to such an incredible, unique product in one of the world’s top business and leisure travel destinations,” said Keith Wolling, the property’s general manager. “This is a four-star resort with attractive prices and a team that is committed to delivering unforgettable, customized experiences to virtually every type of traveler.”

In an era when millennials make up 50 percent of hotel bookings, more and more brands strive to attract this tech-savvy, diverse generation. The millennials’ pull toward self-expression and technology has influenced older generations as well, pushing hospitality companies to rebrand their image. B Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in South Florida, focuses on each guest’s personality, building an “emotional connection” between each traveler and the B brand.

The building that was once the Royal Plaza Hotel, where Michael Jackson once had a suite, underwent an extensive renovation and now offers one OrlandoStyleMagazine.com

of the first lifestyle hotel experiences in Orlando. In the lobby, a white tea and thyme scent creates a spa atmosphere, while the cascading waterfall, the room’s focal point, evokes tranquility.

The B Ambiance® continues onto the adjoining B Social area comprised of contemporary furnishings, vibrant rugs and wall art. White marble floors, white walls and a lacquer front desk add to the lobby’s sleek décor.

Guests can B in Touch® 24/7 thanks to the resort-wide FreeB Wi-Fi, complimentary loaner iPads, available at the front desk, and the Monscierge® digital concierge service and destination guide.

Large touch-screens in the lobby provide guests instant access to information, including weather forecasts, flight updates, local tips and much more. The Monscierge® can be accessed via a mobile application too.

Adjacent to the B Social area, American Q, an innovative dining concept developed in partnership with Jeffrey Chodorow and China Grill Management, showcases “a modern take on classic barbeque.” The signature restaurant offers barbeque specialties from around the U.S. and Latin America. One of its main attractions is the ’50 red Ford F1 pickup truck where patrons enjoy a salad and appetizer station served from its bed.

The restaurant’s rustic design elements, like its Mason jar chandeliers, along with spontaneous line dances, further authenticate the experience. Additional

dining options, offering grab-and-go snacks and locally sourced healthful dishes, are available in the hotel.

Another signature amenity is the B Indulged® Spa by Aveda, where guests can “customize their experience” and even enjoy cocktails, or a light fare, before or after a treatment. The hotel also offers the B Active Fitness Center® and four tennis courts. In addition, the 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space make the resort a great venue for various events.

Suites and family-friendly guestrooms are part of the B Ambience®, each room featuring designer furnishings and a large HD LED interactive flat-screen TV. Some guestrooms have bunk beds, kitchenettes and wet bars. As part of the brand’s B Humane® program, a plush toy gopher frog is placed in each room.

Guests can “adopt” the toy to take home, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Rooms located in the 17-story tower offer gorgeous views of the area, inviting you to B spellbound by the evening firework displays! While the lanai rooms’ proximity to the interactive pool and kids’ zone makes it ideal for young families.

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> As the Florida sun begins to shine brighter, your dog deserves the best protection from the hot and humid weather. We know how wonderful it is to spend a warm summer day out with your pooch, so here are some great ways to keep your dog cool, happy & healthy all summer long.

1: Adjust your dog’s exercise routine.

Although it is important to continue your dog’s exercise routine in the summer months, you should change your dog’s walking time to early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is lower. Also, if your dog gets overheated easily while walking, try taking your dog for a swim instead, as this is one of the best workouts for canines.

2: Try a pair of doggie boots.

If you don’t have the opportunity to walk your dog early or late in the day, doggie boots will protect your pet’s paws from getting burned from the scorching concrete. Also, as heat rises from the ground, dogs take in this heat through the surface of their paws. Using doggie boots are a great way to protect your pet’s paws.

Touch the ground with your hand. If it’s too hot to the touch then it’s too hot for Fido!

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Making sure your dog has plenty of water is vital! Different dogs have specific hydration needs when the temperature rises, and learning about your breed’s necessities is a must. Dogs with heavy or darker coats absorb heat faster, so these dogs will need to be near water sources more frequently than other breeds. If your dog is overweight, you should keep a bottle of water with you during walks, as your dog will need to hydrate more often.

4: Use a variety of ways to cool your dog.

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Laying down a cold, wet towel for your dog will also provide a chilled place to rest. If you are planning to take your dog outside for several hours at a time, you may want to set up a fan in front of a bucket of ice, so your best friend will have a constant source of cool breezes.

5: Listen to your instincts.

No matter how many precautions you take to protect your dog from the Florida heat, sometimes it’s just best to keep your dog out of the sun. If it’s too hot, you may want to bring your dog quickly back inside, so keep your walks short, give your dog time to do the ‘necessary’ stuff and play inside. Mentally challenging games are very effective for those hot, sunny days for your ‘best friend’ to relieve tension and boredom.

6: Never, ever leave your pets in a car.

Not even for a minute! The temperature in the car rises faster than you think and dogs can’t cool down as humans can. One reason for this is your dog wears his fur coat all year round. And while dogs do have sweat glands on their feet, they do not have them on the rest of their body. They rely on panting, a method of breathing out excess heat, to cool down their bodies. This method is not as effective as sweating as we humans do.

The major cause of heatstroke in dogs is leaving a dog in a parked car.

Even with the windows cracked on a 70° F to 80° F day, while it may feel comfortable outside, the inside of your car can heat up to over 100° F in minutes!

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