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MARK NEJAME Mark NeJame is a renowned trial attorney who has been involved in some of the areas and countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 NejameLaw.com.

COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney was born in Miami and currently resides in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA degree in English Literature, where she developed her passion for the written word. She pursues all forms of writing, including journalism, nonfiction, critical literary analysis, and songwriting. In her free time, Courtney also performs as a musician and guitarist in the Orlando area.

RIESA PASCAL Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com

DANA DAMATO Dana Damato is a Florida native and a travel writer turned publicist. Prior to starting Damato Public Relations, Dana was an avid traveler seeking new adventure, and has appeared in Forbes Travel, My Malibu Beach, Sky Magazine and many more. She pursued a Masters degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and uses her expertise in media and travel to work with different brands around the world. She is addicted to adventure and loves to indulge herself in new cultures. She thrives off travel, visiting unique destinations, and bringing those experiences to life through words.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers, 2019 is already starting to look like a wonderful year here in Orlando. We had quite a ride through all the ups and downs of 2018, but now we are off to new beginnings in the New Year. With the holiday decorations put away and everyone trying out resolution-inspired fitness and diet trends, it’s time for us to embrace all that awaits us in these coming months. What better way to learn to enjoy the moment than celebrating love during the month of February? This Valentine’s Day, take the time to remember how beautiful it is to have a special someone in your life to share your heart with, and if you’re looking for romance, open yourself to the new opportunities for love that might be waiting for you. To set the mood right for your valentine this year, be sure to treat your sweetheart to dinner or drinks at one of Orlando’s finest restaurants for Valentine’s Day, or enjoy any of the world-class entertainment experiences here in our city. Just avoid the fast food ones this time... There’s always festive ways to fill your evening with excitement on this day of love, so make your reservations and pop open a bottle or two! In this Valentine’s Issue, you’ll find perfect inspiration for showing your wardrobe some love too! As always, we are here to keep you up to date on the latest trends for the season, especially now that spring is right around the corner. We’re putting the coats and bulky sweaters in the closet and trying on playful pieces that are sure to become your new favorite staples. You’ll also find health and beauty tips to wake up your look and freshen your focus for living your best life in 2019. It’s the perfect month to forget your old limitations and boundaries and show yourself some love! Also, become inspired by our amazing Travel ’N Style and cross off some intriguing locations from your bucket list and book a ticket for an adventure. With all this love in the air, we want to extend our warmest appreciation to our loving and loyal readers. Your unending support and participation in this publication encourages us each month to create an issue that’s even better than the one before. To those who advertise with us, we are more than grateful for the dedication you have shown us year after year. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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18 / TRAVEL ‘N STYLE Stanton SoBe By Sven J. Bode 22 / TRAVEL ‘N STYLE Bringing Life & Personality By Vikki Bisbee

24 / ARTS & CULTURE Duane Michals: The Portraitist 30 / DON’T MISS THE BEAT Lee Ann Womack By Courtney Caggiano 34 / TOYS Audi Serves Up Some Fresh Future

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IN THE HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY at the Barnsley Resort Country roads, take me home…to the Barnsely Resort! Okay, so there’s a little twist on John Denver’s version, but it’s just as true and there’s no song that can explain the one-of-a-kind experience at the Barnsley Resort.

By Dana Damato

It’s been said that some of the most memorable destinations are hidden gems, and the Barnsley Resort is undeniably one of them. Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just an hour north of Atlanta is not just a beautiful resort, but a historic estate and a one-of-a-kind sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts. I’ve always been fond of the great outdoors, but I’ve never experienced a destination that encourages both luxurious southern comfort and getting (a lot) of dust and mud on your boots. It’s the perfect duo and truly a unique experience for all who are looking for an adventure. When I think back of the Barnsley Resort, I can only think that the property was nothing less than something out of a storybook. This 1840s estate is a destination that anyone can appreciate. Visitors have access to 3,000 acres of recreational choices such as a world-class Jim Fazio-designed golf course, Beretta Shooting Grounds that includes a sporting clays course, bird hunting, and horseback riding along picturesque trails. The best part of the resort are the awe-inspiring ruins from the original manor built by Godfrey Barnsley for his wife, Julia, which tower over the resort’s legendary gardens. With authentic, locally sourced cuisine, a boutique spa, and unparalleled Southern charm, Barnsley Resort offers an escape that’s just what you’d expect Georgia to be, and so much more. With the completion of the new Inn at Barnsley Resort, the property now has a total of 150 guest rooms and suites When it comes to finding the perfect destination to visit, whether it’s a getaway for your family or simply a place to travel to solo, the Barnsley Resort accommodates the needs of any occasion. My experience was a little more on the wild side and I left with not only incredible memories, but with an adequate amount of knowledge in both hunting quail and how to properly aim at a clay disk while clay shooting. The best part is that these resources are available to anyone who is looking for an adventure – no experience required! Aaaah – the great outdoors. One would argue that the outdoor adventures at the Barnsley Resort could be the main event – I might have to agree. I do enjoy shooting guns, and the this is just the place for a gun enthusiast to pull the trigger. Whether you’re a sharp shooter or a beginner, there’s a place for you here. Take a shot at the 28-station clays course (or covered five-stand) to test your aim. Not only is this is one of the top sporting clay facilities in the Southeast, but it’s also Beretta’s official shooting grounds. It’s simple to spend a few hours out on the course. All you have to do it schedule your shotgun fitting and private instruction. You’ll be yelling, “Pull!” like a pro! A little further out is where you’ll find the 1800 acres of rolling hills and flat lands. Hunters can load up into one of the custom-built Jeeps with a personal guide and world-class hunting pups for a bucket list-worthy dove, quail, pheasant or turkey hunt, in season. If you’re looking for something a little slower pace but just as exciting and beautiful, then go ahead and strap on your chaps and spurs (if you want to, of course) for a guided horseback ride through the wilderness. Amp up the ride with a romantic

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There are so many activities that you just won’t know what to do first!

picnic for two, or opt for lessons in the corral. An introduction to horsemanship will teach you to groom, tackle, lead, communicate and ride in the ring. Kids love this! In fact, most people who participate do as well.

home-cooked Southern fare. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers Southern regional comfort food that’s delicious any time of the day, plus an extensive wine, craft beer and spirit list.

There are so many activities that you just won’t know what to do first! Other outdoor adventures includes golf. Set your tee time at the resort’s 18hole Jim Fazio-designed course, recognized as some of the fastest greens in the Southeast and offering one of the best collections of par 3s in all of golf. The course was recently upgraded to Champion Bermuda greens for a more consistent putting surface year-round. If you’re looking to learn a few techniques, but never had the chance? Head to the new Golf School, offering drop-in clinics, private instruction from PGA Professionals and retired players, utilizing top of the line Trackman Technology. Guests can enjoy custom club-fitting, with brands including TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, Ping and PXG - making Barnsley Resort one of the only green grass facilities in North Georgia to offer this.

On the other side of the property, the Rice House, which was originally the home of the Rice Family in nearby Rome, Georgia, was delicately relocated to Barnsley Resort. The culinary team pays respect to its Southern roots and serves modern farmhouse cuisine, with a menu that changes every other week. For a meal on the go and an ice-cold beer, The Beer Garden is a great spot to gather under the stars. Open throughout the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the Beer Garden offers a casual menu featuring items from Atlanta’s Spotted Trotter Charcuterie that pair perfectly with over 30 craft beer selections. If the slow paced, soothing country scene is something you’re seeking for your next getaway, this is definitely the place for you. With authentic, locally sourced cuisine, a boutique spa, and Southern charm, Barnsley Resort offers an escape unlike anything else in the southeast. With the completion of the new Inn at Barnsley Resort, the property now has a total of 150 guest rooms and suites, making plenty room for more visitors.

You can also enjoy the nine-hole Disc Golf course and the Wolf Cave Mountain paintball field that are available for a little friendly competition. Discover the resort on foot or bike with the help of the shooting grounds’ trail map, with options that range from strenuous to easy levels. Active travelers will enjoy the fit trail, offering the opportunity to get in an outdoor workout. All this adventure makes me hungry, and there are plenty of fabulous restaurants right on the property! The Woodlands Grill is the place to indulge in 14

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For more information and to book your stay, visit www.barnsleyresort.com or give them a call at 770-773-7480. See you in the country!

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“This majestic oasis on Ocean Drive is where chic, South Beach glamour within the heart of stylish Miami meets the splendor of the sea.”

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StantonSoBe WHERE LUXURY MEETS FUN & CELEBRITIES By Sven J. Bode

Not only is Miami one of Florida’s most coveted destinations, hundreds of celebrities call this exciting city home. Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna, and Matt Damon are among the elite who have helped make south Florida’s iconic vacation spot as equally famous and fabulous as themselves. E! Network filmed “Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami” right next door to the Marriott Stanton South Beach… your number one choice for the most luxurious Miami getaway.

Nestled next to the beautiful Marjory Stoneman Douglas Ocean Beach Park, Miamibased Key International’s 224-room Marriott Stanton invites you to enjoy a stay worthy of the celebrity life—whether for just a romantic weekend escape or an extended spring break retreat. In 2015, Key International, owner of the Marriott Stanton South Beach, began a $22-million renovation to create what is now one of the most unforgettable Miami locales of unparalleled luxury. Stanton’s two-phase redesign transformed the boutique-style hotel into a Marriott International Inc. property with resort distinction, for those seeking an incomparable glimpse of South Florida.

Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the brilliant New York-based architecture and design firm, spearheaded the Marriott Stanton’s renovation and brought the property a relaxing beach club atmosphere with midcentury décor that charmingly represents the Art Deco style of Miami.

beachfront living, beckoning you to explore the endless waters just steps outside. The shoreline meets sophistication in the ocean-inspired guestrooms, with spa-like bathrooms, private balconies opening to the ocean or the Miami skyline, and elegant décor that channels the soothing simplicity of the Atlantic in view.

Completed in January 2017, the first phase of the overhaul included upgrades to the hotel’s lobby, guestrooms and suites, and meeting rooms. The resort’s newly-designed 2,600 square feet of event space, including the oceanfront terrace and the resort’s ballroom, is the perfect picturesque location for weddings, executive meetings, or celebrations. This year, the Marriott Stanton unveiled the completion of the renovation’s second and third phases, which brought improvements to the property’s Starbucks, Azabu, Marriot’s Japanese restaurant, the spa, and the fitness center, even incorporating specialty training such as functional fitness, movement specialists, and yoga classes to the lifestyle center’s programs.

During your stay at one of the few resorts with direct beach access, you can begin your day by taking a walk on breathtaking South Beach and spend a few tranquil hours in a beach cabana, or make those hours exhilarating with the resort’s selection of watersports.

This majestic oasis on Ocean Drive is where chic, South Beach glamour within the heart of stylish Miami meets the splendor of the sea. Classic and modern natural hues and earthy textures fill the atmosphere of the Stanton’s warm lobby with the calming echoes of

Bask in the sun at the Marriott’s two outdoor infinity pools, or treat yourself to an invigorating spa treatment, such as a marine algae facial or a hot seashell therapy. At the Stanton Spa, 1,500 square feet of stressrelieving sanctuary welcome you to a paradise of body treatments curated by Aroma Therapy Associates. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation of the spa’s collection of unique massages, facials, scrubs, and wrap treatments as you unwind your senses. The resort’s fitness center has everything you need to stay fit and health-focused on your Miami retreat, with a customized approach to guests, offering services designed with you ORLANDOSTYLEMAGAZINE.COM |

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in mind. Personalized one-on-one sessions, programs centering on weight loss, sports conditioning, strength training, and group fitness and yoga classes led by professional instructors will meet all of your fitness needs while on vacation. The dining options at Marriott Stanton bring you a wonderful taste of South Beach without leaving the property. Savor the flavors of Miami at Deco Blue Restaurant & Bar, where you can enjoy fresh seafood and amazing views of the Atlantic, and end your evening at Dolcezza to sample artisanal gelato and handmade chocolates. While you’re soaking up the sun on the beach, visit Lola’s Surf Cantina, the parkside Mexican Restaurant, for a delicious lunch of authentic dishes created by Chef Richard Ampudia, a Mexico City native known as the “Godfather of Mexican Street Food.”

Miami Culinary Tours www.miamiculinarytours.com Tour Stops and Food Provided: El Pub Restaurant 1548 SW 8th Street Ball and Chain 1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 Old Havana Restaurant 1444 SW 8th St Yisell Bakery 1356 SW 8th Street Los Pinareños Fruteria 1334 SW 8th Street Azucar Ice Cream 1503 SW 8th Street Red the Steakhouse http://redthesteakhouse.com South Pointe Tavern https://southpointetavern.com Sette Osteria https://setteosteria.com/ wynwood Wynwood Buggy Tour https://wynwoodartwalk.com/ wynwood-tour/wynwoodgraffiti-golf-cart-tour

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The Stanton’s Azabu, the Miami Beach location of New York’s famed Azabu sushi restaurant, boasts an innovative Japanese dining experience. Chefs Masatsugu (Masa) Kubo and Kenichi (Ken) Fujimoto combine quality ingredients and eye-catching presentation to fashion unique twists on Japanese classics. The restaurant features various dining concepts, including a fullservice dining room and The Den, Azabu’s secluded sushi bar. In the Den, Tokyo-trained chefs serve sushi crafted with local and imported seafood, delivered fresh from Japanese fish markets. At Azabu, guests participate in an Izakaya dining style, ordering a tableful of sharable dishes, such as Robatagrilled Yakitori, Japanese fried rice, Udon, and other traditional Asian eats. For dessert, Azabu’s signature choice is the Japanese Raindrop Cake, a jelly made with Pearl Agar and water, served with kinako dried soy beans and Japanese brown sugar syrup. You can also enjoy a cocktail at Bar Azabu, which offers over 40 imported whiskies and sakes. The subtle, understated décor of natural elements and the quiet ambience of Azabu create the opportune place for a peaceful evening after a long day at the beach.

The Marriott’s exclusive location in SoFi—“South of Fifth”—provides guests with convenient access to the wonders of Miami’s shopping, dining, and nightlife experiences, as well as all the quintessential sights and sounds that make the sensational city the unique haven it has become. If you’re looking for a true taste of the best bites of Miami outside of the Marriott Stanton, you’ll want to include Miami Culinary Tours in your vacation plans. Discover the most scrumptious, one-of-a-kind, and renowned dishes without the hassle of scrolling through food blogs and website recommendations. Enter a journey through Miami’s culinary landscape, tasting foods from the most established chefs and some of the city’s hidden gems. From beef empanadas and Cubano sandwiches at Cuban cafes like El Pub Restaurant or Old Havana Restaurant to a mojito at Ball and Chain, you are sure to get your fix of Latin flavors. Cool down with a watermelon juice at Los Pinareños Fruteria, or end your adventure with a guava pastelito at Yisell Bakery or an Abuela Maria Ice Cream at Azucar Ice Cream. This culinary tour is the best way to see the city and enjoy every delectable moment along the way! For an upscale night out, venture to Red the Steakhouse, where the finest wines are paired with signature steaks. With an elegant atmosphere and a fiery menu reflected in the restaurant’s name, Red sets the scene for an exciting evening of fine dining. Delicious cuts like Filet Mignon and NY Strip are perfectly paired with starters such as Lemon Garlic Shrimp and classic sides, including Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese. If you decide to take a nighttime stroll through South of Fifth and are in the mood for a drink, South Pointe Tavern is the place to be. As Miami’s Favorite Local Bar, South Pointe Tavern features the largest variety of spirits in Miami Beach and showcases seasonally curated cocktails like Old Fashioned, Negronis, Whiskey Bucks, and Margaritas. Be sure to try the Monkey Jacket, one of the

Tavern’s signature drinks, a cheeky combination of white rum, J. Wray and Nephew Overproof, banana allspice syrup, lime and pineapple juices, and tiki bitters. Stay for a snack and try some of the menu’s artisanal small plates, including ceviche, flatbreads, salads, and sandwiches. This bar is sure to make you feel right at home in Miami with its bistro-style atmosphere and nautical aesthetic. In the creative and cultural Wynwood District, you’ll find Sette Ostera, meaing “Lucky Tavern” in Italian. Sette Ostera is home to tantalizing, aromatic Italian dishes from a variety of pizzas to pastas made in-house. Eat, drink, and relax with friends and loved ones as you savor the sophistication of Italian culture, or stop by for Sette Ostera’s signature weekend brunch. Known for Miami’s iconic colorful murals and open-air street-art, Wynwood is one of the trendiest districts in the United States. Take in the vibrant beauty of this creative area of Miami with a Wynwood Buggy Tour, where you can ride around Wynwood and get up close to the wondrous sights of the Art District. Enjoy murals and Florida breezes from the comfort of the Wynwood Tours golf carts, as you sit back and snap pictures of your favorite works of art. With all of the curious and cultural thrills in the Fifth of South area right nearby the Marriott Stanton, this resort will make your South Beach stay as easy, elegant, and enchanting as you’d expect in the captivating city that is Miami. In the heat of South Florida excitement, Marriot Stanton South Beach will treat you to a life of luxury—even if only for a weekend getaway. For more information or to book your stay, visit www.stantonsobe.com or call 305-536-7700. Marriott Stanton South Beach 161 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Twitter and Instagram: @StantonSoBe

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BRINGING LIFE & PERSONALITY Morrone Interiors and Chapel & Cellar Hannibal Square are proud to announce the completion of the Hudson’s Cellar Hannibal Square project. By Vikki Bisbee

Hudson’s Cellar is part of what was originally named Grant’s Chapel, built in 1935 and operated as an African Methodist Episcopal church until 2001. The cellar was added to the building in 2013 and Morrone Interiors was brought in for the project in 2017, taking on the task of bringing life and personality to the basement that matched the history of the chapel. Following the front staircase down will lead you to one of two hand-forged iron doors imported from Mexico. Upon entering the space, you will notice black stained concrete floors, oak tongue and groove ceilings and Edison light fixtures throughout that add a warm glow to the space. In the center of the room, two antique Chicago brick pillars anchor a live edge table, which creates a great communal seating area

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for large groups. Lining the walls of the room are tufted leather banquette benches and six live edge tables that make for a more intimate seating option. The real heart of the space is the custom live edge wood and black leather granite bar that is located in between the front doors. The Chapel & Cellar Hannibal Square is a unique venue for events such as intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions, bridal showers, cocktail parties, corporate events, and more. Book your event today in this one of a kind space.

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DUANE MICHALS THE PORTRAITIST

Snap! Space to open the East Coast premiere of Duane Michals: The Portraitist on February 8, 2019

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Mr. Backwards Forwards

Duane Michals: The Portraitist presents the first comprehensive overview of inventive portraits by this influential photographer who, in the 1960s, broke away from established traditions of documentary and fine-art photography and is still creating original work today.

Spanning Michals’ 60-year career, the exhibition features more than 125 portraits, many of which are black-and-white photographs recently rediscovered by the artist in his New York City apartment. The exhibition highlights the artist’s stylistically varied body of work through portraits that demonstrate his expansive toolkit — sequenced images, multiple exposures, reflections, uncommon vantage points, collage, hand-painting, and other techniques. On his images he often adds handwritten annotations that convey a contemplative tone.

Michals photographed numerous artists, actors, musicians, writers, and other public figures, as diverse as Leonard Cohen, Yayoi Kusama, Meryl Streep, Maya Angelou, Robert De Niro, Rene Magritte, Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, Stephen King, Madonna, Liza Minnelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Sting, Tennessee Williams, the original cast of Saturday Night Live, and many more, shown together for the first time in this exhibition. Born in 1932 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Michals earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Denver in 1953, then spent two years in the Army followed by studies at Parsons School of Design in New York City. His earliest major solo museum exhibitions were at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1968 and the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1970. Since then, he has had numerous solo shows, including at the Odakyu Museum, Tokyo (1999), the International Center of Photography, New York (2005), the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, Greece (2008), and the Scavi Scaligeri in Verona, Italy (2008). His work is located in numerous permanent collections in the U.S. and around the world. Michals lives in New York City.

“I think photographs should be provocative and not tell you what you already know. It takes no great powers or magic to reproduce somebody’s face in a photograph. The magic is in seeing people in new ways.” —DUANE MICHALS

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ARTS A night with Michael Buble Multi-Grammy Awardwinning artist, Michael Bublé announced his upcoming tour in support of his highly-anticipated album, Love. The Beaver Production-produced tour returns to Orlando’s Amway Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 19 at 10 a.m. If this isn’t the perfect Valentines Day gift we don’t know what is!

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Orlando Shakespeare Theatre - Hamlet If you like drama and plays, we got a classic coming to Orlando, Hamlet. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet produced by Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF runs from February 6 March 24, 2019. Hamlet will play in repertory with the world premiere of Gertrude and Claudius by Mark St. Germain. They have normal showings as well as special showings. On opening night, be sure to arrive at 6:15 p.m. to enjoy free light appetizers, followed by a brief, informative discussion about the creative process with the director and members of the

DANCING WITH THE STARS

Comes to Dr. Phillips February 16th

TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with “Dancing with the Stars: Live! – A Night to Remember”. The show will feature fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on the show, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Choreographed and creative directed by Emmy© Award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Dancing with the Stars Executive Producer Ashley Edens-Shaffer, audiences will have the opportunity to experience the excitement, glamour and glitz they see in the ballroom every Monday night live in theatres in their hometowns.

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creative team. Free to all opening night ticket holders. No RSVP necessary. If you’re a fan of Shakespeare, and specifically Hamlet, make sure you don’t miss out. This is also a perfect date night idea and a great Valentines Day gift! Tickets (starting at $30) are available now by phone (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, online at orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street).

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LEE ANN WOMACK

SHINES AT DIAMOND RESORTS’ EXCLUSIVE CONCERT SERIES

Diamond Resorts Live By Courtney Caggiano

As part of the Diamond Resorts Live concert series, country artist and songwriter Lee Ann Womack shared an intimate performance at House of Blues Orlando on December 4. Accompanied by a mere two instrumentalists, Womack mesmerized with her haunting, bluesy voice that danced effortlessly over warm guitar and mandolin. The singer, who was recently awarded the honorable ASCAP Golden Note Award, shared songs from her latest album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone, as well as some of her classic hits, such as “Never Again, Again,” and “I Hope You Dance,” the emotive, moving number that defined Womack’s career. In her usual mysterious style, Womack shone the brightest in one of the night’s darker moments, a chilling rendition of Lefty Frizzell’s “Long Black Veil.” An uncommon track for

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Womack to perform live, these melancholic few minutes reminded the audience how exceptional and rare an exclusive concert like this truly is. Womack’s cozy country concert was one of dozens of Diamond Resorts’ live shows happening all over the world through their Diamond Events program, which gives members the opportunity to experience private acoustic concerts. Before the concert, guests enjoyed a delicious southern-inspired dinner that was the perfect complement to Womack’s classic Americana vocals. The concert even included a meet and greet with Womack, making for an unforgettable evening. Diamond Resorts have redefined vacation with their Diamond Events program, which brings resort guests the most fabulous, notto-be-missed events at the most luxurious

international destinations. With the exciting Diamond Events program, Diamond Resorts members receive VIP access to one-of-a-kind shows and concerts that make any getaway even more exciting with an engaging night of entertainment. Throughout 2018, Diamond Resorts featured more than 100 Diamond Live events, including their exclusive concerts, comedy shows, and live culinary experiences. The Diamond Live Concert Series is an amazing chance for music fans who love to travel the world, combining Diamond Resort’s finest locations with memorable front-row moments. If you are interested in becoming a Diamond Resorts member today, learn more at DiamondResorts.com.

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AUDI SERVES UP SOME FRESH FUTURE

AUDI P18 E-TRON SUPERCAR CONFIRMED FOR LIMITED PRODUCTION

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The stunning Audi PB18 e-tron concept, which made its debut at Monterey Car Week in 2018, is getting the green light. Audi Global CEO, Bram Schot, in an interview with Autoweek Netherlands, said the allelectric supercar should show up sometime in the next year or two, though, just 50 examples will make their way to production. FOR RACE TRACK AND ROAD In the Audi PB18 e-tron, the driver is the one steering and stepping on the gas or brake pedal. There are therefore no complex systems for piloted driving on board and no comfort features to add weight. In their place are a driver’s seat and cockpit that are integrated into an inner monocoque shell that can be slid laterally. When driven solo, the monocoque can be positioned in the center of the interior as in a monoposto – the perfect location for the racetrack. This is made possible not least by the by-wire design of the steering and pedals; a mechanical connection of the control elements is not needed.

In normal road traffic, the driver can limit the maximum speed in favor of range. This limitation is easy to deactivate on the racetrack and can be adapted to local conditions. The focus is on not just powerful performance but also maximum efficiency. While being driven, the Audi PB18 e-tron recovers large amounts of energy: up to moderate braking, the electric motors are solely responsible for decelerating the vehicle. The hydraulic brakes only come into play for heavy braking. The liquid-cooled solid-state battery has an energy capacity of 95 kWh. A full charge provides for a range of over 500 kilometers (310.7 miles) in the WLTP cycle. The Audi PB18 e-tron is already designed for charging with a voltage of 800 volts. This means the battery can be fully recharged in about 15 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, the future has arrived.

Gael Buzyn is Head of the Audi Design Loft in Malibu – where the Audi PB18 e-tron was born. He describes the most important item in the specifications: “We want to offer the driver an experience that is otherwise available only in a racing car like the Audi R18. That’s why we developed the interior around the ideal driver’s position in the center. Nevertheless, our aim was to also give the PB18 e-tron a high degree of everyday usability, not just for the driver, but also for a potential passenger.” THREE ELECTRIC MOTORS AND QUATTRO DRIVE The concept uses three powerful electric motors – one up front and two in the rear. The latter are centrally located between the steering knuckles, each directly driving one wheel via half-shafts. They deliver power output of up to 150 kW to the front axle and 350 kW to the rear – the Audi PB18 e-tron is a true quattro, of course. Maximum output is 500 kW, with boosting, the driver can temporarily mobilize up to 570 kW. The combined torque of up to 830 newton meters (612.2 lb-ft) allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in scarcely more than 2 seconds – a speed that differs only marginally from that of a current LMP1 prototype.

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EXOTIC BLOODLINE Astonishing Ashera By Smerelyn Gutierrez

Wealthy people buy expensive cars or even expensive bags to fulfill their spending urges. However, why buy bags and cars if you can buy something extremely out of the ordinary, like a cat? Cats are among the most popular pets in the world, and we as humans often find that there is no price when getting one of our own. For some people an average regular pet is just not enough for them; in fact, the rarer it is, the more people are willing to buy it. So why not an Ashera cat? The Ashera cats are becoming wealthy people’s favorite cat. “Why?” you may ask. Well, they are seen as one of the rarest, largest and most expensive cats in the world. It has some exotic feline bloodline which also includes a domestic cat that will make it possible for you to have as a pet. This luxurious cat has become one of many popular breeds for those wealthy cat lovers. Many people are opting out from buying a regular house cat and switching over to the luxurious new cat that was created, yes I said created, with many other breeds. Lifestyle Pets created the hybrid cats for those who are normally are allergic to them and eventually created one of the rarest cats there is, which is said to only breed about 100 of the cats a year, with only about 50 cats being sold in the U.S. The only thing this cat damages is your wallet, which can retail up to $125,000. That makes it one of the world’s most expensive house cats available to the public. The Ashera cat is a type of cat that is a cross between an African Serval, an Asian Leopard and a domestic house cat. The cat can range up to 30 pounds and can grow to be around 4 feet long, which is considered to be the largest cat within the house cat line. This eye-catching cat has a more distinctive look than any other cat in the market. This cat has spots and stripes all around the body that can be said to resemble a leopard, however, these cats are amicable and still can be treated as a regular house cat. The Ashera cats are great temperament, love to be around children, and even enjoy being walked on a leash. So next time you consider getting a pet, why not get the rarest and most luxurious one of all to show off your worth?

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STORIES! The on-screen relationships that led to off-camera romances By Riesa Pascal

Workplace romances aren’t unheard of in the office so who’s to say it can’t happen in Hollywood? Here’s a list of actors whose on-set chemistry led to real life relationships and although many were fleeting, some blossomed into marriages that are still going strong today.

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Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth

Stephen Moyer & Anna Paquin

Johnny Galecki & Kaley Cuoco

Miley met Liam in 2009 when he starred as her love interest on the set of The Last Song. Though the couple broke up in 2013, they eventually got back together in 2016 and finally said “I do” this past December.

The supernatural thriller “True Blood” is responsible for getting these two co-stars together! Stephen met Anna in 2008 while starring as her vampire lover on the hit show. He decided to put a ring on it two years later in 2010 and the doting couple now have 6 year old twins together.

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki of “Big Bang Theory” began dating off screen and were together for 2 years before deciding to go their separate ways. Despite the split, the couple remain good friends and ironically their onscreen characters are now married to one another. Johnny was even in attendance at Kaley’s real-life wedding to Karl Cook in June of last year.

Rose Leslie & Kit Harington

After meeting in 2012 on the set of HBO fantasy series “Game of Thrones”, this couple’s on-screen love blossomed into a real-life relationship that led to them tying the knot in Scotland in June 2018. Freddie Prinze Jr. & Sarah Michelle Gellar

Freddie and Sarah are the longest lasting couple on the list having been together since they met in 1997 while filming I Know What You Did Last Summer. The couple got married in 2002 and share two children together. Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas

It doesn’t get more romantic than falling in love with a man who literally plays your Prince Charming, but that’s exactly what happened when these two met on the set of “Once Upon A Time”. The couple were married in 2014 and have been living happily ever after with their two children ever since.

Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson

Stephen isn’t the only vampire to have fallen for his human love interest! Kristen and Robert met while filming Twilight in 2008 and were together until 2012 when Kristen was caught having a shocking affair with the married director of her film Snow White and the Huntsman. I guess you could say she fell in love on a movie set, twice!

Rachel McAdams & Ryan Gosling

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan

Brad and Angelina fell in love while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith though Brad was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time. He went public with his romance four months after splitting from Jennifer and went on to have six children with Angelina during their 12 year relationship. In 2016, the couple announced they were separating and sadly have been going through an ugly divorce and custody battle ever since.

While co-starring with Jenna Dewan in the 2006 hit Step Up, Channing Tatum had no idea he had been cast alongside his future wife, but neither could deny that their chemistry on set needed further exploring. The couple dated and were married in 2009. They had one daughter together 4 years later, but sadly announced their separation in April 2018.

It’s often cited as the most romantic movie of all time so it should come as no surprise that the on-screen romance of The Notebook came to life off-screen as well! Rachel and Ryan fell for each other on set in 2004 and were together for 3 years before sadly breaking up in 2007.

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MICHAEL BUBLE LOVE By Courtney Caggiano

No one captures the feelings that love springs up within our hearts quite like Michael Buble, and on February 16th, Mr. Buble is bringing his unforgettable voice to Orlando’s Amway Center, for a not-to-be-missed tour just in time for the month of romance.

shared with his fans over Facebook. Love might not have the upbeat excitement of the singer’s previous albums, yet this recent collection of pensive tracks showcases an established, settled Buble finding his place in the consistency of classic sounds.

it could have been composed in decades past. On “Forever Now,” a song Buble says he never plans to perform live, the songwriter sings to his children with words from the heart of a devoted father that will bring tears to anyone’s eyes.

Although the man who so famously sets the warm emotions of a love story to sweet melody, Buble takes a more honest approach on his latest album, Love, in which the singer opens up about the challenges that love brings, as well as the healing power of song.

Perhaps the hardship has taught Buble to express the various seasons of love in more depth and detail—even Buble has dubbed Love his “most romantic album to date”—as his voice now carries a certain vulnerability that seems to take life a bit more seriously.

After a lengthy two-year absence, Buble has finally returned to the studio and the stage, a brighter moment after the storm of watching his four-year-old son, Noah, battle cancer. With new perspective, the Grammy-winning father views Love as a testament to the strength of hope—and especially the strength of his son, who he lovingly calls a “superhero.” Buble also wants this album to be a token of gratitude for those who have supported him through his difficult journey as he spent much-needed time with family.

Still, Buble has chosen to reenter the musical world with a sense of optimism, with the most timeless love songs and classic, feel-good favorites—but this time, they seem to mean something more. Buble proves the significance of love in its truest form, opening the album with “When I Fall in Love,” promising that “it will be forever,” a phrase that must now hold great value in Buble’s heart.

The album is just as full of joyful notes and colorful hues, such as the big band flair on tracks like “I Only Have Eyes for You,” and “Such a Night.” The always effervescent “La Vie en Rose” adds a spirited touch to the album as Buble takes a bubbly, cheerful approach to Edith Piaf ’s passionate international hit. Buble’s rich, eloquent timbre could rival the crooners of the Rat Pack, but his unique modernization shines through to provide the age-old American songbook with fresh life for a pop-centric audience.

“For me, this is a small way of being able to thank you and tell you how much I love you,” he

Among the American standards throughout the album, Buble includes a couple original tracks that seamlessly weave right into the classically modern collection. “Love You Anymore,” cowritten by pop singer Charlie Puth, sounds like

Love is an album of heart-rending, melodic snapshots, and Buble’s 2018 tour is sure to inspire the most love-struck, lovesick, and hopeless romantics to find the beauty in every moment of life’s ever-changing journey, and to enjoy the love songs along the way.

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Be BOLD YSL ROUGE PUR COUTURE LIPSTICK - LE FUCHSIA This couture wardrobe of iconic lipsticks delivers rich and luxurious color in satin and matte finishes. $43 / Available at yslbeautyus.com

WHAT TO WEAR THIS VALENTINE’S Some outfit ideas to spice up your date night! We all know shades of red and pink are the colors of Valentine’s. And even though you can wear any color you like that day, we’re gonna stick to the basics and give you some outfit ideas that are, you guessed it, red and pink.

The next outfit we have is a velvet maroon dress. A maroon hue has a passionate charm that feels perfect for Valentine’s Day dressing. A nice velvet dress in the maroon color will be a great outfit idea, and the material will help the romantic vibes.

First outfit option, a suit. And of course we are talking about a RED suit! This is definitely the boldest outfit we have for you, but it’s probably the most stylish one also. And it can be worn at work and then straight to dinner.

The final idea we have for you is a little different; wear a neutral color, either black, white, nude, etc., and have your accessories be red and/or pink! Pair with big chunky red earrings or a nice pink clutch. This is a creative alternative to incorporating red and pinks if you don’t like to wear a lot of red or pink!

The next idea we have is a furry coat; now you can wear pink or red underneath also or just have the coat be the pop of color, both work and get the job done! You can also show some skin, pairing a highslit skirt with the furry coat.

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We hope these ideas inspire you this Valentine’s Day to dress up and play around with reds and pinks!

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Sweater Dress & Oxford Hat - The Aspen. For the fashionable lady on the go, this look is ideal to keep warm and to look chic and stylish. Never dull your style.

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Gray Open Shoulder Cascade Dress - The Milan. When casual chic meets elegance. This must-have dress is the ideal look for any daytime event or brunch with the girls.

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Why you want to add gold to your skin care routine.

Gold. A Chemical element you can find on the periodic table and nowadays, in your daily beauty products. Gold for many, many centuries has been a symbol of wealth, luxury, and glamour. And companies have started infusing this luxurious element in their beauty products. Apparently, gold has other benefits other than making you feel glamorous.

TACHA Gold Camellia Beauty Oil A multitasking beauty oil with 23-karat gold for face, hair, and body that adds instant nourishment and radiance to your skincare and makeup routine. $95 / Avaialable at Sephora.com

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Many brands and companies started adding gold to their products because of the many benefits gold has to the body specifically the skin! Gold helps with wrinkles, fine lines, and spots. Talk about every woman’s desire. Gold helps activate the basal cells of the skin which increases the elasticity of your skin and reduces wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes and marks on the skin. Gold also aids in stimulating your skin cells. The ions present in gold help stimulate the cells, nerves, and veins in your body. Which leads to improved blood circulation and in turn will leave you with healthy skin.

Dryness of the skin is another factor of bad skin. When your skin is dry it can cause premature aging. Using creams and/or lotions with gold in it can reduce dryness of the skin and helps in increasing the metabolic rate and will help prevent your skin from premature aging. The Egyptians believed that gold has medicinal properties that help with healing. Gold does have antioxidant properties, and like mentioned earlier, increases the blood circulation which helps to a reduction of acne and other skin problems. Gold does not only look good on you, whether it’s your nail color, the color of your shirt, or the jewelry you wear. But it has all the skin care benefits that give you beautiful, glowing, youthful looking skin. Time to put some gold into your skin care routine and experience all the benefits for yourself!

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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 No. 1 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.

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ORLANDO EPILEPSY CENTER, INC. Ahmed Sadek, M.D.-- Medical Director ABOUT US: “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 a specialist and thought leader in the field of epilepsy, Dr. Sadek believes that medical and surgical approaches for managing epilepsy should be tailored to each patient according to their epilepsy type, functional needs and their goals. In addition to 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 two-year neuroimaging research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania and has written numerous publication and several book chapters. MEMBERSHIPS AND ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS: Dr. Sadek is a 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 the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of FloridaShands in Gainesville.

CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Sadek is Board Certified in the field of Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy. 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. He also is a member of the board of directors of the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida (EACF). 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 (a neurologist who specializes in the field of epilepsy). Evaluation by an epileptologist will help you achieve the highest likelihood of getting your seizures under control.

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MID FLORIDA DERMATOLOGY, PLASTIC SURGERY, & ALLERGY From all of us at Mid Florida Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, & Allergy, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to Orlando Style Magazine readers for voting us as Orlando’s #1 Medical Group! We’re humbled by the recognition and so grateful for all of the amazing support we receive from the Orlando community year after year. From basic skin needs to cosmetic surgeries, we’ve had the pleasure of providing reliable heath and skin care to the Orlando area for more than 30 years. It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re proud to be your top choice when it comes to all of your dermatology, allergy, and cosmetic needs. We’re proud to say that after a year of immense growth, Mid Florida Dermatology & Plastic Surgery now has over 40 practitioners and 33 locations. This growth has only enabled us to serve you better, expanding our offerings to include a comprehensive list of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, plastic surgery, allergy, and asthma consultations. This has made it a very rewarding year for our team, as we got to accommodate more of our community than ever before.

a means to continue in providing the best in patientcentered quality care. As we move forward, we anticipate another exciting year for both our Dermatology and Plastic Surgery branches. Our prestigious plastic surgery team remains motivated to bring you the best in cosmetic surgery, relying on the industry’s most innovative techniques and trends to give you perfect results every time. From reshaping and lifts to lasers and injectables, our friendly team is ready to make your dream appearance a reality. Equally excited for the upcoming year, our dermatology branch will continue to offer the full list of traditional skin care services, alongside the services provided by our team of allergy and asthma specialists. As always, our goal remains to offer our Orlando community with the most professional and comprehensive wellness services possible. Again, we thank you for your vote of support for Mid Florida Dermatology, Plastic Surgery & Allergy. We’re looking forward to another year of serving your skin and health care needs!

With more services available, we were able to meet and work with not just you, but your friends and families as well. Annual skin check-ups evolved into acne treatments for your teenagers, food allergy tests for your in-laws and laser hair removal for your neighbors. We’d like to personally thank you for encouraging your loved ones to visit us. Each recommendation acts as not only a much appreciated vote of trust for our staff, but

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DR. SHARON JAFFE Infertility Specialist | Center for Reproductive Medicine Endocrinology and Infertility at Columbia University. There she worked as director of the In Vitro Fertilization Center until Orlando Health recruited her to develop a resident education program for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Under her direction as resident educator, the standardized national scores in this field soared for her young doctors, with many becoming outstanding practicing physicians in Central Florida. In 1992, she gave birth to her beautiful daughter, Sarah. The following day she was diagnosed with breast cancer. While undergoing multiple surgical procedures and months of chemotherapy, she immediately became involved with local fundraising as part of the committee for Women Playing for Time. For many years she was an integral part of helping this organization raise millions of dollars to increase awareness and provide financial support in the fight against breast cancer. She has also participated at many other events to further help others transition from a breast cancer patient to a survivor. Since joining the Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) in 1997, Dr. Jaffe has combined her experience as a breast cancer survivor and her knowledge as a reproductive endocrinologist to develop a fertility preservation program for all men and women diagnosed with cancer. Patients are extremely grateful when she provides her experience and support, not only as a physician, but also as a successful previous patient. She understands both the medical and psychosocial importance of timely care: a patient diagnosed with cancer will be given an expedited appointment to discuss fertility preservation options and subsequently start the desired treatment. Providing education to others has always been important to Dr. Jaffe, the middle child of a college professor and a math teacher. As a student at The Johns Hopkins University, she found time to tutor others (in between her own studies and tennis team, achieving MVP and captain) and years later she was honored as Attending of the Year in Resident Education for expertise in teaching. As an Associate Professor at University of Central Florida School of Medicine, she volunteered on a committee to develop the reproductive and endocrine module for the School of Medicine where she was also awarded Outstanding Educator.

In 1991 Dr. Sharon Jaffe relocated to Central Florida, bringing with her compassion, knowledge, expertise and surgical skills to help couples conceive. After being graduated from The Johns Hopkins University, she moved to New York City for medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she remained to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After serving as the Chief Resident she had fellowship training in Reproductive

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In the early 1990s Dr. Jaffe enjoyed educating women nationwide as host of Ask the OBGYN on Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Network, which had 6 million subscribers. She does admit that it was exciting on occasion being recognized in different areas of the country by members of her television audience and her television experience has provided her additional insight to educating her own patients individually. Education and research go hand-in-hand. Dr. Jaffe has been involved in research since freshman year in college. She has had many publications and presentations. She is proud that

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she has continued clinical research in private practice, helping many families to have children that would not have been possible without financially funded in vitro fertilization. Dr. Jaffe is extremely proud to be part of CRM which has been providing patients with individualized fertility treatment options since 1985 and achieving some of the highest success rates attainable. CRM is known for providing compassionate patient care, customized treatment plans, and affordable pricing options to give patients every possible chance of success to conceive. In November 2017, the Center for Reproductive Medicine opened a brand new state of the art facility in Winter Park on Orlando Avenue. The doctors and staff at CRM are proud to provide a comfortable environment “Where dreams are conceived”. Whether helping to conceive Central Florida’s first IVF baby or preserving fertility via elective egg and sperm freezing, CRM has always been on the leading edge of technology and is part of an elite category of infertility clinics that are equipped with onsite embryology, laboratory and surgical facilities, providing patients with the highest quality of fertility care and convenience. In addition, CRM is a founding partner in My Egg Bank (MyEggBank.com), the world’s most successful egg freezing program with nearly 5000 successful deliveries. CRM physicians are

also consistently recognized as Orlando’s Top Doctors and Best Doctors as well as named to the U.S. News & World Report list of Top U.S. Reproductive Endocrinologists. Dr. Jaffe has received much additional recognition including America’s Top Doctor, Best Doctors in America, Patient’s Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award and On-Time Physician Award. Both Dr. Jaffe and her husband Lee can be frequently spotted around town supporting fundraising events throughout Central Florida. In 2007, Dr. Jaffe became an avid cyclist and along with a group of friends began participating in local and national cycling events raising funds for research and support of diabetes, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, breast cancer, leukemia and lymphoma...just to name a few. Her favorite ride was with Young Survivor Coalition in Pennsylvania and Maryland, nearly 250 miles in 2.5 days. Dr. Jaffe is very proud that her daughter has continued in her footsteps with community volunteer involvement in St. Louis where she has participated in fundraising events and serves as a mentor for future high school engineers. This exemplifies the importance of a leader, leading by example.

most recently over 30,000 feet in the air, she performed CPR! The plane made an emergency landing. Thanks to Dr. Jaffe, the passenger from China lived! Dr. Sharon Jaffe always says she has the best job in the world. “Through over 25 years of taking care of patients, I still look forward to coming in every day and offering my best to every infertility patient referred to me. It is a privilege to help them build their family. I have experienced many exhilarating moments when I meet “my babies” years later when I am introduced to them as children, teenagers or adults on the streets of Central Florida. On numerous occasions a child or a teenager has said “thank you” after being introduced to as me the doctor who helped with their conception. PRICELESS.”

In the past couple years, Dr. Jaffe has on more than one occasion used her cardiac lifesaving knowledge and skills in public. She applied them once to save a fellow cyclist and

1500 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407-740-0909 | ivforlando.com

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Dr. Michael Steppie Associates in Dermatology| Your Skin Cancer & Skin Care Specialists

As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Michael Steppie has built a leading dermatology practice with 15 convenient locations located throughout Central Florida. He and his experienced team of physicians, dedicated physician assistants, and nurse practitioners take great pride in providing the most positive patient outcomes. “Whether we are treating skin cancer or caring for a wide range of skin conditions, our staff puts the patient first,” says Dr. Steppie. Appointed to AAPS Board of Directors and Achievements. While managing Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Steppie provided patients with the highest level of care as a boardcertified physician and Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgeon. He completed his residencies in internal medicine, dermatology and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Steppie’s highly influential work earned him a mantle full of prestigious awards and recognitions from the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Association of Physicians Specialists (AAPS), the American College of Physicians (ACP) and other organizations to include: •Top Physicians award by Orlando Family Magazine in 2017 and 2018. •Appointed to Board of Directors for the American Association of Physicians Specialist in 2018. •Multiple Patients’ Choice Awards from Vitals. •Dedicated member of the prestigious Amonette Circle of Skin Cancer Foundation for the last seven years.

collaborated with Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute at Lake Nona, on a melanoma study which was published in April of 2017 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology as well as on a breakthrough study on vitiligo, published five months later. Your Skin Cancer and Skin Care Specialists Over the past 30 years, Associates in Dermatology has been serving thousands of patients across numerous Central Florida communities. Both the Dr. Phillips and Ocoee locations are “Centers of Excellence” in skin cancer treatment and include in-office laboratories as well as general and cosmetic dermatology services in addition to the treatment of the diseases of the skin, hair and nails. Using his knowledge and years of experience, Dr. Steppie focused on his passion in cosmetic dermatology to help cultivate and reveal healthy skin. His advanced skincare formulas became the foundation for his cutting-edge skincare regimen. The SteppieMD ETHEREAL BEAUTY products are formulated and manufactured in the United States following the highest quality standards. “As you move through the seasons of your life, you will find you need different products at different times to maintain your ageless natural beauty” says Dr. Steppie. It is said that your face is your calling card, so contact Associates in Dermatology to learn more about putting your best face forward.

Dr. Michael Steppie has gone beyond just building a practice to serve the clinical and cosmetic needs of Central Florida communities but also pursues dermatologic research opportunities that may advance skin cancer detection and treatment one day. He

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DR. DANELLE CHAMBERS The Surgical Group of Orlando For over 20 years, Danelle Chambers M.D. has been providing surgical care of the highest quality to patients in Central Florida. After completing residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center she joined The Surgical Group of Orlando, which is now made up of herself, Dr. Alberto Padron and Dr. Michael Freeland. Being part of a group has allowed Dr. Chambers to provide superior individualized patient care, unsurpassed service and unparalleled surgical excellence. Dr. Chambers and the entire staff at The Surgical Group of Orlando continually strive to improve patients’ satisfaction and successfully guide patients through their treatments. The traditional doctor-patient relationship is emphasized, and patients are treated as she herself would want to be treated. As part of this relationship, Dr. Chambers, or one of her partners is available to her patients—and to her referring physicians—twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. The Surgical Group of Orlando has surgeons in the office and operating room everyday of the week, offering office appointments quickly, and if surgery is required, to schedule surgery without any necessary delay. Dr. Chambers performs the majority of her surgeries in an outpatient setting, which allows her to provide the highest quality of surgical care in the most cost-effective setting. This is possible because she is an independent doctor—a doctor not employed by a large hospital but rather has her own individual group practice. The presence of independent doctors is an important factor in our nation’s ability to sustain affordable and high-quality care, as well as to preserve patient choice. She is able to utilize outpatient surgery centers to save her patients money without compromising any degree of quality or service. Dr. Chambers maintains privileges at multiple hospitals and outpatient surgery centers for patient convenience, referring physician preference, insurance requirements, and facility capabilities. Dr. Chambers is committed to continuing education to make available to the Central Florida community the most up to date and advanced surgical techniques. In addition to traditional open surgical procedures, she is highly trained in minimally invasive procedures including robotic surgery. She has extensive experience in all aspects of treating breast and thyroid disease as well as skin cancers such as melanoma and continues to seek out the latest techniques and advancements to improve patients outcomes and survival. Dr. Chambers’s mission is to provide the highest quality surgical care to her patients and the highest quality consultative service to her referring physicians while trying to keep medical expenses and waste to a minimum. In consultation with patients and referring physicians, she practices cooperative patient management, working with them every step of the way to reach treatment decisions and ensure the best combined course of medical and surgical care.

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1814 Lucerne Terrace Orlando, FL 32806 | P: 407-730-3627

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DANIEL D. COHEN, MD Urology Center of Winter Park Dr. Cohen is extremely honored to be selected as “Doctor of the Year” for Urology. He is the founder of Urology Center of Winter Park, a leading independent medical practice that has been specializing in adult urologic care since 2006. OUR ORGANIZATION: Dr. Cohen and his team excel in the evaluation and treatment of all male and female urinary, kidney, bladder and prostate concerns. We focus on male prostate health and benign prostate enlargement (laser, bipolar, and microwave treatments), low testosterone (including novel testosterone depot pellets), IV sedation “no scalpel” vasectomy, infertility, erectile dysfunction and sexual health. We offer laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, as well as prosthetic surgery (implants) for impotence and incontinence. Dr. Cohen is fellowship-trained and a leader in surgical and medical treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, adrenal and testicle. WHAT’S NEW: Our practice has moved to a brand new state-of-the-art facility, conveniently located in Winter Park near the hospital. The office is also home to the Vasectomy Center of Winter Park, where we are the exclusive Winter Park provider to offer an in-office, accredited surgical center for procedures performed under IV sedation including vasectomy, cystoscopy and prostate biopsy, microwave therapy and Urolift. WHAT SETS US APART: Our team believes in a strong doctor-patient relationship based on mutual trust and understanding, and we work closely with our patients to determine the best treatment plan for each individual. We stay up to date with the latest technology and are always looking for the newest treatments available for our patients. AWARDS: Dr. Cohen is honored to be selected as a “Top Doctor” in Orlando for the past six consecutive years by Orlando Magazine, as well as an “Elite Doctor” and “Doctor of the Year” from Orlando Style Magazine.

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EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS: Dr. Cohen was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and received his MD from McGill University School of Medicine. Dr. Cohen was awarded a prestigious postgraduate fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the world renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and an active member of the Society of Urologic Oncology. OFF HOURS: In his free time, Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and playing competitive tennis.

315 N. Lakemont Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 | P: 407-622-2030 | www.urologywinterpark.com

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PHILIP T. HARDY, MD Board Certified Family Medicine Philip T. Hardy, MD MT (ASCP) draws on a wide range of experience and education in his delivery of medical care. He graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University with a strong background in Biochemistry, Hematology and Microbiology in 1987. He pursued a doctorate degree in medicine from Loma Linda University under a full scholarship from the United States Air Force in 1994. He was accepted into the categorical residency for Internal Medicine and completed his internship at all of the Loma Linda University Medical Center affiliated hospitals. Choosing to fulfill his Air Force commitment, he went active duty and served as Captain in Guam and Panama City, Florida. He received three honorary medals during his active duty and furthered his training in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital. He obtained his Specialty in Family Medicine in 2000 and is board certified until 2024. He remains on staff and has privileges at AdventHealth. Dr. Hardy established Legacy Family Medicine in 2010, with the desire to provide personal and compassionate care to all patients. Utilizing his background, with a strong emphasis on patient-collaboration and education; positive outcomes are achieved through a therapeutic alliance with each patient. This ensures that the patient understands the diagnosis and treatment plan for improved outcomes. His comprehensive staff includes a nurse practitioner, two physician assistants and a Doctor of Acupuncture. Legacy Family Medicine welcomes Spanish speaking patients. Our bilingual staff is eager to assist with health concerns and to answer any of your medical questions. Hardy Health was opened in 2013 to offer proven alternative therapies to his patients. This includes acupuncture, trigger point injections with an Arnica based product, and knee injections with hyaluronic acid. Dr. Hardy is also certified with the State of Florida to certify Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis to patients. Family Medicine places an emphasis on family, and this is important to Dr. Hardy. He is married with two children who are active in volley ball, swimming and weight training. He enjoys watching TV series that are in Spanish with his wife as a way to further his Spanish abilities. Leisure time is spent with their three dogs and whenever possible, they enjoy traveling as a family. Music has been important to Dr. Hardy since he was a teenager. He has led a jazz band on electric bass and has been part of the worship team at church. More recently, he started to study tenor saxophone and enjoys playing traditional Jazz, Bossa Nova and Pop. Dr. Philip Hardy and his professional staff welcome you and your extended family to Legacy Family Medicine and Hardy Health. Dr. Hardy is looking forward to meeting you!

11602 Lake Underhill Rd., Ste 119-118 Orlando, FL 32825 | P: 407-781-1000, 407-985-4565 | www.legacyfm.com

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DR. LARA HITCHCOCK Redefining ‘patient-centered’ healthcare for Orlando families

It should come as no surprise that Lara Hitchcock, MD, FAAFP, describes her practice as “patient-centered,” but those in her care will see that term take on new meaning. In May, she will open her new MDVIP-affiliated practice. MDVIP is a national network of primary care physicians who choose to have smaller practices in order to take a more individualized and proactive approach to healthcare. As an MDVIP affiliate, Dr. Hitchcock will reduce her practice from over 4000 patients to no more than 600. “These days, people are spending more time waiting to see their doctor than they are actually spending with their doctor. My dream for the new practice is for no one to wait in my waiting room,” Dr. Hitchcock said. “Appointments will start on time and be unrushed, so my patients and I have time to focus on prevention and wellness in addition to addressing acute needs.” “I am also excited to offer the comprehensive MDVIP Wellness Program Plus which includes advanced health screeners and diagnostic tests that will be performed right in the office. Preventing chronic conditions like heart disease require more than just knowing cholesterol levels. The extensive cardiovascular screenings that my patients will receive each year are designed to assess risk even before symptoms arise. With these insights, we can come up with a plan for prevention, early treatment or even potential reversal of disease,” Dr. Hitchcock added. The unique benefits and services offered in Dr. Hitchcock’s MDVIPaffiliated primary care practice, ranging from a customized wellness plan to a personal medication management program, appeal to individuals and families in Orlando who want a more personalized healthcare experience. Complimentary, get-acquainted meetings are available to discuss the components of the program, including the MDVIP Family Plan option for patients with dependents up to age 26. Dr. Hitchcock has been practicing in Southwest Orlando for 18 years. She is a graduate of the esteemed Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and has been among the Best Doctors® in America as voted by her peers every year from 2005 to present. Dr. Hitchcock is on the Board of Directors of the Integrated Independent Physicians Network and a member of the Clinically Integrated Network of Orlando Health. She also served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Florida State University’s School of Medicine. Photo By Kimberly Jefcoat

7932 West Sand Lake Road Ste 201 Orlando, FL 32819 | P: 407-578-3303 | mdvip.com/LaraHitchcockMD

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DR. MOHAMED INSHAN Williamsburg Physical Medicine From an early age, Dr. Mohamed Inshan had always felt the need to help people. But it wasn’t until he experienced serious and ongoing personal health issues as a teen that drew him to his calling: easing the suffering of people with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and other debilitating conditions. “I think it’s my destiny to bring about positive changes that enhance my patients’ well-being,” says Dr. Inshan, who opened Williamsburg Physical Medicine, a chiropractic and physical therapy clinic, eight years ago. “I know how frustrated many of my patients, especially those over 40 feel. They’re in constant pain and it’s preventing them from the lifestyle they want to live.” Exhibiting an enthusiastic attitude and personal manner, Dr. Inshan connects with patients in a holistic manner by examining their medical histories, developing appropriate non-invasive, customized care plans and then fine-tuning them as patients progress through their treatments. He and his staff safely use traditional chiropractic methods such as adjustments to the spine and other parts of the body to correct alignment issues, lessen pain and improve functionality. But he also uses physical therapy techniques and state-of-the-art technology aimed toward patients’ specific needs. His approach has resulted in an overall 94 percent success rate with patients whom he knows he can treat and help improve. Most patients initially receive intense therapy and adjustment until their condition has improved followed by fewer visits to help them maintain their health. But Dr. Inshan, who has been previously recognized as one of the region’s top chiropractors, acknowledges he doesn’t take on every patient because not everyone can be helped. In those cases, he tries to guide them to the right doctor who might provide the appropriate treatment. Raised in Orlando, Dr. Inshan earned his doctorate in chiropractic medicine at the National University of Health Sciences near Chicago after receiving a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences at the University of South Florida. With the chiropractic field rapidly evolving, he keeps pace with the latest research, receives certifications in cuttingedge treatment and other advances and engages with other medical experts throughout Central Florida and at national health conferences. “Our goal is to help the mother, the retiree, the employee and the athlete be a better mother, a better retiree, a better employee and a better athlete so they can perform their jobs, accomplish their daily tasks and enjoy their lives confidently and pain-free,” says Dr. Inshan. Photo By Kimberly Jefcoat

5410 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32821 | P: 407-239-1132 | williamsburgcw.com

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Darian Scott Kameh, MD Central Florida Pathology Associates, PA (CFPA) Years in business: 18. Speciality: Pathology. Innovations: I have found a niche in creating oncologic pathology reports that are tailored to the specifications of high volume surgical practices, but are also compliant with our laboratory regulatory agencies. About us: CFPA provides pathology coverage for all of the Orlando area AdventHealth campuses. In particular, I am the Medical Laboratory Director for AdventHealth Celebration. Education: My undergraduate studies in biology were at the University of Virginia from 1987-1991. I attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center from 19911995. My pathology residency in anatomic and clinical pathology was done at Orlando Health from 1995-2000, with an additional year of cytopathology fellowship at the University of Florida / SHANDS Jacksonville campus from 2000-2001. Certifications: I am board certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and cytopathology. Experience: Since 2008, I have personally signed out over 4,000 prostatectomy cases. I also have extensive experience in breast, head and neck, and thoracic pathology. Awards/Honors: AdventHealth System Physician Value (ICBEST) Award for Teamwork, awarded December 2013. Professional Membership / Affiliations: College of American Pathologists (CAP), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Florida Society of Pathologists (FSP), Florida Medical Association (FMA), American Medical Association (AMA), and the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC). Greatest professional achievements: Attaining full partner status in my group, and cultivating close relationships with the outstanding doctors at AdventHealth Celebration during my 18 years as Medical Laboratory Director. Philosophy: To provide the best “customer service” experience possible for my clinicians, facilitated by personal real-time communication and customization / streamlining of pathology reports.

400 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL 34747 | P: 407-303-4490 | F: 407-303-4304 | Darian.Kameh@AdventHealth.com

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Kelly LaFave, MD

Florida Radiation Oncology

Dr. Kelly LaFave is a board certified radiation oncologist and proudly serves as the Medical Director of Florida Radiation Oncology. She has provided compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care for over 13 years. At her cancer center, she provides a personalized, patient-focused, radiation therapy experience in a calming outpatient setting. What sets her practice apart is that she utilizes the most advanced and precise radiation technology in the most cost effective manner for her cancer patients. As an independent center, she can work with all the physicians throughout our community, and not just those affiliated with one particular hospital system. Treatment services provided at the center include stereotactic body radiotherapy, frameless stereotactic brain radiosurgery, image-guided and intensity modulated radiation therapy, high dose rate brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals. During her career, Dr. LaFave has conducted research, published in scientific journals, authored textbook chapters, and presented at national meetings. Additionally, she has participated in numerous clinical trials and served in leadership roles on several hospital committees. Her particular clinical interests include lymphomas, breast, gynecological, lung, brain, skin, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and head and neck cancers. Dr. LaFave graduated with Honors from Michigan State University and obtained her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. In medical school, she was awarded the Research Presentation Award. Dr. LaFave completed her radiation oncology residency at the University of Miami, where she was appointed the Chief Radiation Oncology Resident and was awarded the Clinical Service Award and the American College of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting Travel Award. Dr. LaFave was honored as “Women Who Move the City” by Orlando Magazine and was named “Woman of the Year” by Orlando Style Magazine. Dr. LaFave is continually inspired by her cancer patients in the Orlando region and is proud to serve the community as a board member of the American Cancer Society. She keeps her patients well-informed about all of the cancer treatment options available to them and is committed to delivering world-class cancer care. Photo By Kimberly Jefcoat

483 N. Semoran Blvd., Ste 107 Winter Park, FL 32792 | P: 407-539-0722 | F: 407-539-0723 | www.FLRadiation.com

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DR. APRIL MERRITT Women’s Care Florida Delaney OBGYN Dr. April Merritt asked her boys, 10 and 13, what they thought about her being voted “Best Doctor”. They asked why did it need to be voted on; they already knew she was the best. She is a wife, a mother and an OBGYN. She sees herself as “not extraordinary by any means,” but the way she puts her heart and soul into everything she does tells an entirely different story. She is happy to be voted “Best Doctor” because she feels her love for her job is truly shining through to others. Though she knows her husband and two sons are her number one fans. Dr. Merritt was born and raised in Charleston, SC. The daughter of a medical surgical Registered Nurse and a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force, she recognized her passion very early for medicine and her drive to excel. This led her to the College of Charleston where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry while researching Organic Chemistry and co-authoring several papers. Dr. Merritt felt the need to pursue a career interacting and helping people on a clinical level, which led her to decide to turn down an offer to continue her research and obtain a PhD. Instead, in 1998 she entered the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. During that time she volunteered at a local pregnancy shelter for teenage girls and participated in education in the schools on sexually-transmitted diseases. Though she always had a passion for women’s health, it was her fourth year medical school rotation on labor and delivery that ignited her dream of becoming an OBGYN. During her medical school years, she met and married her husband, an Army officer and West Point graduate. With his loving support, she completed medical school in 2004. With her husband by her side, Dr. Merritt moved to Orlando Florida to complete her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. During residency, they completed their family with the birth of their two sons in 2005 and 2008. Dr. Merritt entered private practice in 2009. She is a partner at Delaney OB/GYN. Soon Delaney OBGYN will open a new office on Lucerne Terrace to better serve their growing population. Dr. Merritt is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. April Merritt was named in the top 20 of Orlando’s Best OB/GYNs. She was also featured with other amazing women in Orlando Style “Woman of the Year” in 2018 and was voted “Most Intriguing Profile” by Orlando Style magazine in 2018. In 2019 she was voted Florida Top Doc. Photo By Kimberly Jefcoat

525 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 | P: 407-316-8550 | www.delaneyobgyn.com

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DR. AMISH M. PARIKH Premier Cardiology

Amish M. Parikh, M.D. is a Central Florida native and University of Miami alumni, Dr. Parikh attended medical school at the University of South Florida; he completed his residency at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital and his Cardiology Fellowship at University of Florida-Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. He currently practices cardiology from his office in Maitland, Florida: Premier Cardiology. In addition to being a talented physician, inspired entrepreneur and a devoted husband and father, Dr. Parikh considers meaningful and consistent service to his community a vital responsibility. As a cultural and community leader, he serves as a catalyst to create and develop philanthropic projects and causes benefiting healthcare, education, arts and culture in Central Florida. Dr. Parikh is President of Premier Cardiology and serves on the Board for the Orange County Medical Society. His long term leadership involvement with both CAPI (Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent) and with the AAPI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) were taken to a new level when he served as the Convention Chair for the 33rd AAPI Convention and Scientific Assembly held in Orlando in June 2015, with over 1,800 world-wide attendees. Dr. Parikh takes a hands-on approach to positively impacting healthcare and education for children: both as a board member for A Gift for Teaching (providing free school supplies to low-income students) and as part of community outreach initiatives addressing childhood obesity and healthy eating programs. His contribution as a cultural leader to the Indian-American community amps up each year as the chair of it’s official India Day Celebration in Downtown Orlando. This day-long line up of excitement showcases Indian culture, cuisine and entertainment including a well-attended street festival in front of the Amway Center. After having had the Orlando event recognized, by the NBA, as the “Best Heritage Night in the NBA,” Dr. Parikh and his team have taken the heritage night concept to a new level with the launch of ExcelIndia where they promote Indian-American heritage through creative community partnerships with NBA franchises around the country including: Charlotte, New York, Atlanta and Washington D.C. As a Central Florida native and as part of his ongoing enthusiasm to support arts and culture in Orlando, Dr. Parikh and his wife Beena have recently been added to the “Donor Wall” at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The Parikh’s are an integral part of introducing international talent to the Orlando area, having arranged a variety of headline performances at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Amway Center and the Orange County Convention Center. Blending his talents for heart-care with his passion for his community and his family, Dr. Parikh continues to be honored to serve and support the Central Florida Community through the Parikh Family Fund.

670 N. Orlando Ave Suite 1003 Maitland, FL 32751 | P: 407-622-0793 | www.premiercardiology.net

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Dr. Mahnaz Qayyum Family Care Specialists Dr. Phillips A question that I am often asked: ‘Is it possible to permanently rid fat cells without exercise?’ My name is Dr. Mahnaz Qayyum. My specialty is Family Medicine. I provide both traditional and beauty wellness services. Finally, a proven fat loss procedure is now available to us. It is called CoolSculpting. Of extreme importance to my patients and my readers is the understanding that not all CoolSculpting providers are the same. CoolSculpting works best when added to an effective and existing physicianmonitored weight loss plan. I have helped hundreds of my patients keep their weight off through these 4 initiatives. Firstly, the patient and I have a detailed, lengthy, face to face discussion about patient lifestyle assessment, weight loss goals, past failures and successes, and patient personality makeup. Secondly, my existing and experienced weight loss plan conducts a patient blood test. This sets the tone for the roadmap for patient’s entire weight loss journey. The blood test highlights weight loss challenges such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, diabetes, and hormonal imbalance for the patient. This can be easily fixed. Thirdly, we conduct lifestyle modifications: more exercise and better food choices. The patient is provided customized weight loss and metabolism boosting medicines. Fourthly, I introduce my patients to the most effective component of my weight loss plan: CoolSculpting. What is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is the only FDA-cleared, nonsurgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable, and lasting. There is a science behind the success of CoolSculpting. Did you know that we are born with a finite number of fat cells? Fat cells are never created over time, they only get bigger. CoolSculpting provides a revolutionary method by eliminating fat cells from the body. The cells die on contact and are flushed out of the body naturally over the course of three to six months. Our lymphatic system plays a natural role in removing these CoolSculpting-treated fat cells. CoolSculpting is noninvasive: it does not cut into the body and leave surgery scars. It only targets fat cells and is physician monitored. CoolSculpting provides natural looking results and can reduce as much as 20% of the patient’s body fat on each visit. My two family medicine practices, known as the Elysium Group (Family Practice of Celebration & Family Care Specialists of Orlando), are available to add value to you as well. We are located in Dr. Philips and Celebration, Florida. We provide comprehensive health and wellness for ages 7 and up. We help patients achieve a better quality of life. We can be contacted for a free weight loss consult at Family Care Specialist of Orlando (Dr. Phillips), 407.355.7759, or at Family Practice of Celebration, 407.566.1600. We can also be reached via email: MQayyum@Elysiummed.com. For a full list of the services we provide: visit our website at www.Elysiummedspa.com.

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7932 W Sand Lake Rd #200, Orlando, FL 32819 | P: 407-355-7759 | www.elysiummedspa.com.

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REFLECTIONS DERMATOLOGY

DR. DIMITRY PALCESKI

Board Certified Dermatologist & Dermatologic Surgeon Where Great Skin Begins Since 2005, Dr. Palceski and the staff at Reflections Dermatology have been helping Central Floridians love the skin they’re in. Whether treating a teen with acne, surgically removing a skin cancer, or erasing a wrinkle they’ve got the perfect prescription for keeping your skin looking and feeling healthy for a lifetime. Now, with two convenient locations in upscale Winter Park and Baldwin Park, Reflections Dermatology is truly a one-stop-shop for skin care for the entire family.

A Patient Practice Dr. Palceski is a board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon and is nationally recognized as an expert in the field of cosmetic dermatology and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. His discerning eye for aesthetics combined with his ability to deliver consistent and natural looking results have made him one of Orlando’s most sought after cosmetic dermatologists. Frequently voted Orlando’s Best Dermatologist, Dr. Palceski is passionate about his patients and his practice.

Are You Ready To Look Your Best? As a cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Palceski has spent most of his career studying and mastering the art of non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. Palceski seeks to not only restore a more youthful appearance, but to maximize each patient’s beauty

potential through a combination of nonsurgical treatment options that target the effects of aging while restoring fullness and symmetry to the face. The primary advantage of these types of procedures is the ability to achieve impressive and natural looking results instantly with minimal discomfort and little to no recovery time.

About Dr. Palceski Why did you become a dermatologist? I have always loved by the complexities of skin and the medical and cosmetic nature of the specialty. The way our skin looks and feels is a true reflection of our overall health. Helping patients achieve healthy and more radiant skin is my life’s work and something I will always have great passion for. What’s your favorite part of your job? Helping people look and feel their best. How would you describe your bedside manner? Kind & attentive. Anti-aging advice? Use sunblock and a retinoid everyday. Favorite Quote? “Love Of Beauty Is Taste. The Creation Of Beauty Is Art.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Hobbies? Traveling, great food, spending quality time with my family.

875 Outer Road Orlando, FL 32814 | P: 407-895-8818 | www.reflectionsdermatology.com

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Dr. Daniel Rothbaum has been delivering compassionate care of the highest quality to patients in Central Florida for over twelve years. He is honored to be named one of Orlando’s “Elite Doctors.” Dr. Rothbaum specializes in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic surgery. As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Rothbaum treats diseases of the ears, nose, and throat in both children and adults. He enjoys treating a wide range of ear, nose and throat problems, including allergies, hearing loss, chronic ear infections, head & neck cancers, hoarseness, sleep apnea, and voice & swallowing difficulties. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive sinus surgery, advanced techniques in facial reconstruction after skin cancer removal (Mohs reconstruction), cosmetic and functional surgery of the nose as well as pediatric ENT surgery. Dr. Rothbaum graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College in Cambridge, MA with a degree in Social Studies. He received his Medical Doctorate (MD) degree from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. Dr. Rothbaum completed his internship and residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He spent a year of his training focused on Facial Plastic Surgery under the principal guidance of Drs. Ira Papel and Patrick Byrne, nationally recognized leaders in the field.

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Dr. Devang Shah Dr. Daniel Rothbaum Atlantic Ear Nose & Throat

While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Rothbaum researched robotic surgical systems. He has applied this system to middle and inner ear surgery. In addition, Dr. Rothbaum has also designed and patented several novel surgical instruments. Dr. Rothbaum has spent considerable time abroad and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew. In his free moments, he enjoys hiking, biking, and jogging, but he gets most of his exercise chasing after his two teenage sons.

Dr. Devang Shah is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and has been serving the Central Florida community for over 20 years. He treats both children and adults and specializes in the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis, ear infections, thyroid disease, head & neck cancers, sleep apnea, snoring, dizziness, voice and swallowing difficulties, and hearing loss. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery and office based balloon sinus dilation. Dr. Shah received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. He then received his medical degree with honors from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, and went to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, for his surgical training. He completed his internship in general surgery under the guidance of John Cameron, MD, and continued at Johns Hopkins Hospital for his residency in Otolaryngology under Charles Cummings, MD. Before attending medical school, Dr. Shah also spent time working for Hewlett-Packard’s Medical Product Group, where he designed components used in bedside monitors in critical care settings in hospitals. These units are still in use today. Dr. Shah is also the co-author of several journal articles investigating the relationship between microscopic inner ear structures to hearing function. He has presented this work at research conferences. He is a member of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and Alpha Omega Alpha (a medical honor society). In 2010 Dr. Shah was invited to join the faculty of Florida State University – College of Medicine, where he now serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Shah enjoys bicycling, along with kayaking and hiking during high-adventure scouting campouts with his three boys.

1301 S. International Pky. 2nd Floor, Ste. 2011 Lake Mary, FL 32746 | P: 407-774-9880 | www.myentdoctor.com

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E. JOHN SERRÃO, MD, FACOG Serrão Rejuvenation Center

Dr. John Serrão is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery and Vaginal Reconstruction. He is proud to be the first physician in Central Florida who dedicated his practice to the unique needs of today’s woman. As a Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, he has thirty years of experience in women’s health specializing in gynecology, modern cosmeticplastic gynecology, bio-identical hormonal replacement therapy, anti-aging medicine and medical spa services. He has mastered the techniques of vaginal rejuvenation and labiaplasty to meet the needs of each individual and performs these procedures in his office-based surgical center that is fully accredited by AAAHC. Dr. Serrão’s extensive study in the field, eye for feminine beauty and strong demand for patient safety has improved the quality of life for women not only from Orlando, but from around the world. His goal is to empower women with an understanding of their bodies and to educate them on the choices they have to achieve balance, beauty and sexual well-being. This practice philosophy has lead to a reputation of personalized service with a high level of medical expertise. Dr. Serrão has been a featured guest on Discovery Health Channel, Fox News and many local stations, and has been an invited speaker at medical conferences around the globe. As a physician who truly cares about his patients, he has received many awards for consecutive years including: • Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award • Best Doctors In America Recognition • Real Self Top Doctor • Patients’ Choice Award • Compassionate Doctor Award • Florida’s Most Recommended Physicians Award • Orlando Style Readers’ Choice Doctor of the Year • Orlando Style Readers’ Choice Best Medical Spa • Orlando’s Top Doctors by Orlando Magazine • Maryland General Hospital OB/GYN Resident of the Year • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Resident of the Year Dr. Serrão received his medical degree with honors from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1985 and the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in 1984. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maryland General Hospital where he was Chief Resident and received national recognition as “Resident of the Year.” After performing thousands of deliveries and gynecological surgeries, Dr. Serrão completed advanced training in the field of Cosmetic-Plastic Gynecology with worldrenowned leaders in the field of Aesthetic Vaginal Surgery. His hospital affiliations include the Advent Health and Orlando Health Systems. He was an Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Central Florida School of Medicine from 2010 to 2014. His reputation for excellence can be experienced in all aspects of his practice and he takes great pride in ensuring that his patients enjoy their journey of rejuvenation. Dr. Serrão and his caring team welcome women to Refresh, Redefine, and Rebalance at Serrão Rejuvenation Center.

Voted Doctor of the Year for Cosmetic-Plastic Gynecology

2905 McRae Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803 | P: 407-896-3772 | www.CosmeticSurgeryandWellness.com | www.MyLVRDoctor.com

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DR. JENNIFER THIELHELM Orlando Health Physician Associates Dr Jennifer Sharp Thielhelm is honored to receive this award. Dr Thielhelm has been practicing in Central Florida for the last twenty-five years. She is a board certified Pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics practicing with Orlando Health Physician Associates in Maitland. Her office has a staff of eight in addition to her partner, Andy Summers, MD, and her nurse practitioner, Jacey Dykstra. She tells everyone God has blessed her with an amazing, caring and talented team of office staff, partners, nurses and specialists, as well as a supportive family. She is also grateful for the trust of her patients and their families. Dr Thielhelm is a home-grown Central Floridian who has lived in this area since she was 10 months old. As a competitive swimmer from junior high through college, she became interested in Sports Medicine. After volunteering in a hospital and working for a local Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, she decided to pursue medicine. Dr Thielhelm received her Bachelor of Science from Duke University and then attended Medical School at The University of Florida. She fell in love with Pediatrics during her third year medical school rotations because of the children and the kindness of the Pediatricians she encountered. She completed her Pediatric Residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital, serving as Co-Chief Resident during her third year. She and her “team” are dedicated to caring for children from newborns to young adults in a thorough and compassionate manner. “We try to treat all patients and their families as if they were part of our family.” Her office offers comprehensive pediatric care including well checks, acute illnesses, special needs, asthma, ADHD and behavioral consults. Dr Thielhelm also enjoys teaching. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor for the FSU School of Medicine and Community Faculty for the Arnold Palmer Hospital Pediatric Residency Program. She feels that teaching “keeps you on your toes” and is a great way to give back to others. When she is not working, she enjoys working out and spending time with family, friends and her two dogs. She and her husband Rob are proud parents of two children who are pursuing careers in medicine. She serves as a board member of a family foundation called The Clive Foundation. She recently joined the board of The Gift of Swimming, and is an Elder in her Church.

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Looking towards the future, Dr Thielhelm is excited to continue to welcome new patients to the practice. She considers referrals from peers, current families, and former patients who are now parents as the biggest compliment.

800 N, Maitland Ave., Suite 102, Maitland, FL. 32751 | P: 407-660-7000 | F: 407-660-7106 | www.ORLANDOHEALTH.com

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DR. WENDI WARDLAW Stoneybrook Dental

SPECIALTY: At Stoneybrook Dental we specialize in CARE with state-of-the-art dentistry utilizing CEREC one-visit, same-day ceramic crowns, Invisalign, clear braces, Myobrace therapy, soft-tissue laser, digital radiography, and dental implants. We CARE by providing a relaxed, positive atmosphere with inspiring sounds, aromatherapy, massage dental chairs, monitors in the ceiling and nitrous oxide upon request. Dr. Wardlaw believes in painless dentistry focused on prevention. We are a comprehensive dental practice treating all ranges of General and Cosmetic Dentistry. As a member of the Holistic Dental Association, we treat the mind, body, and soul with homeopathic approaches to treatment. AWARDS/HONORS: Dr. Wardlaw has received multiple community and international humanitarian awards. She received numerous accolades serving 10 years in the Army Dental Corps and throughout her training/research at Howard University College of Dentistry and Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Blessed to be a blessing, Dr. Wardlaw is a missionary of 15 years through her notfor-profit Inspired Purpose, Inc. Receiving the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from Howard University College of Dentistry. She is also an Executive Director on the John Maxwell Team as a speaker, trainer, and coach. She co-authored a #1 international best-selling book “Women Who Impact” launched in Nov 2018. Dr. Wardlaw continues to place God first, to serve others, and be a forever student. WHAT SETS HER APART: She treats people, not just teeth. She asks questions and listens because she CARES. She has a God-inspired dental practice, which means ethics and positivity are not in question.

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CHARITABLE WORK: Dr. Wardlaw is a missionary who serves in the ministry of dentistry both in Central Florida and abroad. She serves in Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Dominican Republic, Albania, Ghana, Jamaica and Haiti through InspiredPurpose.Org. She is a dental correspondent heard both nationally and internationally 6 days/week as DrWendiDDS “A Healthy Mouth is a Healthy You®” heard in 35 states and 110 countries. She has spent her life committed to serving others. FROM DR. WENDI’S DESK: Dr. Wendi teaches, an infection in your mouth is an infection in your head traveling either up (your brain) or down (your heart). Research continually shows the connection between oral bacteria and heart disease, strokes, low birth weight babies, diabetes, pulmonary disease, and many cancers. We believe education and information decrease fear and disease. 80% of your immune system is in your digestive system and the door of this system is your mouth. Oral health doesn’t stop with teeth; you cannot be healthy without a healthy head because “A Healthy Mouth IS a Healthy You”. Please read the upcoming Surgeon General Report 2019 for more details. “Be healthy and be blessed.”

Inspired Purpose missions...Ghana, Africa

15502 Stoneybrook West Parkway, Suite 126 Winter Garden, FL 34787 | P: 407-877-0141 | mystoneybrookdental.com

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Dr. Wiernik

Orlando Orthopaedic Center Specialty: Daniel L. Wiernik, D.P.M., is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He holds additional Board Certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He has been practicing at Orlando Orthopaedic Center for more than 18 years. Common Conditions Treated: Foot and ankle fractures and sprains, Achilles’ tendon ruptures, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, bone spurs and arthritis. Education: Dr. Wiernik attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, on a 4-year academic scholarship and received his B.S. in Biology and M.S in Biomedical Science. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, FL, where he graduated with honors. He completed his foot and ankle surgical residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Awards/Honors: Most recently, Dr. Wiernik has been named a top doctor in multiple publications and has earned over 100 reviews on RateMDs with an average 5-star rating, making him the number one rated podiatrist on RateMDs in Central Florida. Dr. Wiernik has been the Chief of Podiatry in the Department of Orthopaedics at Orlando Health for the past six years. Professional Memberships/Affiliations: Dr. Wiernik is a faculty member of the Florida Hospital Podiatric Surgery Residency Program and a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also a member of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. What Sets Him Apart: “I spend a lot of time with my patients. A lot of physicians shuffle their patients in and out, but I don’t think you can make a very accurate diagnosis or a treatment plan without really sitting down with someone and spending time with them,” says Dr. Wiernik. “I want my patients to walk away understanding exactly what’s wrong with them and how we’re going to treat it.”

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Dr. Wiernik plays competitive league tennis and has participated in multiple running and triathlon events. His continued participation in these activities helps provide unique insight into foot and ankle-related sports injuries, treatment protocols and rehabilitation schedules for athletic patients.

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DR. JAVIER PLACER The Spine and Scoliosis Center Dr. Javier Placer’s area of specialized medical care includes physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management, sports medicine, pain relief treatment via injections and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Placer believes that a multidisciplinary approach consisting of medication, interventional pain modalities as well as a good nutritional and exercise regimen is essential for improving overall spine dysfunction.

and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Placer has practices at The Spine and Scoliosis Center in Orlando, Clermont and Davenport. 1131 S. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 407-849-1200 x 232 www.spinedoctors.md

He completed his fellowship at the University of Florida Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. Dr. Placer is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine

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FLORIDA LAW PROHIBITS Secretly Recording Conversations & Secretly Installing Tracking Devices on Vehicles

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It is a crime in Florida to record a conversation unless all parties taking part in the conversation know that they are being recorded. It is also a crime to place a secret tracking device on a vehicle. Privacy laws impact everyone who utilizes a recording device in Florida whether they use a smart phone, computer or other electronic equipment capable of recording a conversation. With today’s smart phones, any conversation can be recorded with the touch of a button. Businesses that record telephone conversations comply with Florida law by announcing at the beginning of a call that the call is being recorded or monitored. A person who continues the call after that disclosure cannot contend that he or she did not know of the recording. In order for the recording of a conversation to violate Florida law, it is necessary that the person being recorded has an expectation that the communication is not being recorded. Therefore, a conversation at a public meeting or an electronic communication to the public, in general, would not be subject to an expectation of privacy. State laws vary concerning the recording of conversations. Florida’s law, like many other states, requires that all parties to the conversation must have knowledge of the recording. A large number of states do not require that all the parties have knowledge of the recording as long as the recording is made by one of the individuals taking part in the conversation. Florida does allow a participant in the conversation to secretly record with the approval of law enforcement. Police may obtain an order to tap a phone, however, there are specific legal requirements which must be met. Illegal recording of a conversation is a felony or a misdemeanor depending upon

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several factors. For instance, the recording is a felony if made for the purposes of direct or indirect commercial advantage, private commercial gain, for any illegal purpose, or for a tortious purpose such as intentional interference with a business relationship. It is also a crime to utilize an illegal recording made by someone else. In Florida, recordings made in violation of law may not be used as evidence in any trial, hearing, or other legal proceeding. A person whose conversation or electronic communication is recorded in violation of Florida law has a right to sue the person or company that records, discloses, uses or causes any person to record or use the illegally recorded communication. The aggrieved person may bring a lawsuit within two years after a reasonable opportunity to discover the secret recording. The plaintiff can seek damages caused by the recording but damages will not be less than $100 a day for each day of the illegal recording or $1000, whichever is higher. The person recorded also may sue for punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Another example of Florida’s concern for the right to privacy is seen in a Florida law passed in 2015. The 2015 law makes it a crime for a person to place on or in a vehicle, a tracking device or tracking application whose purpose is to reveal a vehicle’s location or movement. This law has many exceptions including the right of an owner or lessee to place a tracking device or application on the vehicle. Another exception allows a parent or legal guardian of a minor to place a tracking device or tracking application on the minor’s vehicle. Florida’s laws concerning recording conversations and use of tracking devices on vehicles have many exceptions which are too numerous to include here.

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GASLIGHTING Can it be extreme enough for VAWA? As an immigration attorney, part of my job is

to find creative solutions to people’s immigration problems. Immigration has been a very hot topic plaguing the various media outlets, including television and social platforms alike, concerning predominantly illegal immigration.

However, immigration is far more complex than an invisible border separating countries or a person’s manner of entry into the U.S. At its heart, immigration is humanitarian and from that foundation the U.S. has established laws and regulations to assist and benefit immigrants who experience a suffering far too common today: domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Specifically, Congress passed and former President Clinton enacted the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) of 1994 into law, which is intended in part to combat violence against immigrant women (and men) and provide protection to those who have suffered violent abuses. In 1994, violent abuse was very much seen as a physical affliction. However as we have seen, through the necessary increase of mental health awareness, someone can be a victim of violent abuse albeit lacking a physical affliction. As a result, the Department of Homeland Security included in its VAWA regulations language to protect those who are also victims of extreme cruelty. Extreme cruelty is such an ambiguous concept especially when coupled with an “invisible” affliction. However, one can be successful in VAWA cases where the victim has been subjected to psychological abuse or exploitation such as gaslighting, perpetrated by the U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident parent or spouse.

Rosa Melia-Acevedo, Esq., Associate with NeJame Law & Mark NeJame jointly contributed to this article

Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic often times used by an abuser to gain power over their victim. At its core, gaslighting is a struggle for power and control. The abuser overpowers their victim not through physical force but something far worse; the deterioration of their sense of self, leading to a codependency so intense that it creates an excessive emotional or psychological dependency to the abuser. The manipulation begins subtly so that the

victim is not aware of the brainwashing-taking place. Gaslighting begins to chip away at the victim’s perception of reality and sanity as well as their identity and self-worth. For anyone, being a victim of a crime is life altering. For an immigrant, the fear of retribution for reporting an “invisible” crime leaves them feeling hopeless. As a result, many immigrants remain in these manipulative relationships because of false hope, given by the abuser, that it will get better and out of fear that they will be returned to a country that many have fled due to violence. Gaslighting as it relates to immigration is, more often times than not, used by a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse against their immigrant spouse as a way of manipulating the spouse to remain in the mentally abusive relationship. A classic gaslighting technique in the immigration context involves the U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse or parent threatening to call immigration authorities and report falsehoods against the immigrant in exchange for the immigrant not reporting said psychological abuse to authorities or leaving the relationship altogether. VAWA cases based on psychological abuse such as gaslighting are successful in great part due to amazing mental health professionals but also brave victims who are able to realize that the mental manipulation they have been subjected to is just as cruel and harmful as physical abuse. Getting to the truth as to an alleged abused person’s claim is essential on not only legal grounds, but humanitarian ones as well. To ignore violence and abuse, even psychological, is not who we are as a country and as a result regulations are in place to protect our immigrant population that are physically and psychologically abused.

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Can you believe we’re officially two months into 2019? All of us at Orlando Style are looking forward to another exciting year filled with countless events throughout the city, much like what we experienced this past holiday season! Here are the highlights, just in case you missed it! Christmas met the sea daily throughout December at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. The beloved theme park transformed into a holiday wonderland with over 3 million twinkling lights as attendees enjoyed festive shopping, delicious food, and stunning live shows. Guests of all ages shared wishes with Santa Claus while exploring SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic and thousands delighted in SeaWord’s signature Christmas show O Wondrous Night. The live performance featured a nativity with over 30 carols, life-sized puppets, and live animals in a spectacular Christmas favorite based on The Christmas Story. Holidays At Universal Orlando took the Christmas season to new heights with a lineup of festivities throughout the parks. Guests experienced everything from Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular, a live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s classic holiday tale starring The Grinch. Merry and mayhem combined at Universal’s Holiday Parade as the Minions joined Santa Claus in an unforgettable celebration that also featured characters from Madagascar and Shrek.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT By Riesa Pascal

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Light Up UCF is Central Florida’s ultimate winter wonderland and it returned to the CFE Arena for its eleventh annual season over the holidays. The festival offered 47 nights of live entertainment, exciting rides, and much more including a world-class choreographed light show featuring more than 200,000 lights pulsing and strobing throughout the night in perfect synchronization to holiday songs under snowfall. On select nights, the holiday film festival encouraged families to gather under the stars and view their favorite holiday films on a 2-story high screen. Guests were also invited to glide along to their favorite hits and holiday tunes played by a live DJ at the Light Up UCF ice rink. It was a winter wonderland indeed! When Mickey celebrates the Christmas season, Magic Kingdom park lights up with excitement for guests of all ages. Cinderella’s Castle shimmers, joyful music fills the air, Disney Characters don their most festive attire, and favorite attractions take on a fun holiday theme! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party was a magical holiday gathering with enchanting surprises at almost every turn. Held daily throughout the holiday season, guests were invited to share hugs, receive autographs and capture photos with over a dozen familiar Disney

friends as the beloved characters spread holiday cheer around Magic Kingdom park. The Orlando Citrus Parade started in 1980 and has since grown to become one of the largest sports affiliated parades in the nation. The annual event occurs in Downtown Orlando between the Camping World Bowl and the Citrus Bowl games during the last week in December. The 2018 parade took place on the 29th and featured marching bands from high schools across the country as well as the Big Ten and SEC teams that were part of the 2019 Citrus Bowl game. Guest appearances included local and national celebrities, theme park characters from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, and more. All proceeds went to benefit Give Kids The World Village. NYE 2019 at Wall St. Plaza was the biggest and best New Year’s Eve Block Party in Downtown Orlando! Thousands showed up to party across 2 streets and a whopping 8 venues. The event featured DJ Eric Draven live on stage, 2 LED video walls, a booming sound system and a light show up and down the Plaza. Guests looking for a VIP experience were able to purchase tickets to the Resolutions Lounge where they enjoyed a private, VIP tented lounge with open bar and a special 2am breakfast.. Each Saturday afternoon throughout the month of January, Lakeridge Winery held its famous Winter Music Series which featured live music on both an outdoor stage and inside at their Wine & Cheese Bar upstairs in the winery. The impressive lineup of musicians were hand-picked from the wealth of talent located throughout Central Florida and each act delighted audiences with powerful performances. In addition to the live entertainment, guests also enjoyed complimentary Winery tours and tastings in addition to Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food available for purchase. It was the moment we’ve all been waiting for! On January 22nd, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s awardwinning musical Hamilton finally made its long-awaited debut at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Hamilton is the story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first treasury secretary. The wildly popular Broadway show features a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway. Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now and it continues running in Orlando until February 10th.

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FEBRUARY 2-3 / 30th Annual

FEBRUARY 9 / Run 4 Love

FEBRUARY 16 / David Bisbal-Tour

FEBRUARY 21-24 / Disney

Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the

7:30am / Winter Park

USA 2019 / 7pm / House of Blues

Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Arts and Humanities / 9am

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Times Vary / Walt Disney World

Robert Hungerford High School www.zorafestival.org

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FEBRUARY 17 / Seven Seas Food

Presents Gilberto Santa Rosa

Festival / Times Vary / SeaWorld

FEBRUARY 23-24 / Downtown

NOW- FEBRUARY 10 / Hamilton

8:30pm / Hard Rock Cafe

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Food & Wine Fest / Times Vary /

Times Vary / Walt Disney Theater

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Downtown Orlando FEBRUARY 19 / Alvin Ailey

FEBRUARY 16 / Michael Buble

American Dance Theater / 7:30pm /

FEBRUARY 9 / Universal Orlando

8pm / Amway Center

Walt Disney Theater

Mardi Gras / Times Vary / Universal

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Avocado Toast

BRUNCH YARD HOUSE By Riesa Pascal

There’s a new menu in town that’s redefining how Orlando does brunch!

Located at ICON Orlando 360, Yard

House Orlando is a globally-inspired eatery open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining. Tourists and locals alike regularly delight in more than 100 made-fromscratch Yard House favorites, but few know that the popular chain recently unveiled a brand new brunch menu that is sure to redefine how you do brunch. Not only does the Yard House brunch menu feature a dozen wildly different entrees, it also offers bottomless mix-and-match house beers, bloody marys, and mimosas for just $15. That’s right, I said bottomless mixand-match which means you can enjoy endless pours of sweet mimosas and bloody marys or switch it up by adding a refreshing house beer to the mix. I was eager to experience this new brunch for myself so that is exactly what I did with my mother and sister in tow. Our server Jonathan was a pure delight from beginning to end as he spoke candidly about the menu and suggested a number of equally fabulous-sounding offerings. With a cold mimosa in hand, I took my time studying each and every mouth-watering description. The

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All-American Breakfast with cage-free cheese eggs served with bacon, crispy ripped potatoes and grilled artisan bread sounded like a perfect selection for a breakfast lover like myself. On the other hand, the Corned Beef & Potato Hash was also sure to be a hit with hash of shredded corned beef topped with green onions and a cage-free fried egg. Needless to say, making a decision with so many options took several minutes, but eventually my group was finally able to narrow it down to Avocado Toast, Machaca Con Huevos, and the Breakfast Burger. Time disappeared then as conversation and bottomless drinks flowed and before we knew it, our highly-anticipated brunch had arrived. The magnificent spread before us was a vibrant array of colors and tantalizing aromas that foreshadowed the excellent dining experience to come. The Avocado Toast featured toasted artisan bread topped with smashed avocado, whipped feta, arugula, tomatoes and cage-free fried egg. The bread was large enough for bite size-friendly munching and thick enough to stand up to the weight and spread of toppings without becoming soggy—it was a definite

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Bread Pudding French Toast & Fresh Berries

must try! The Machaca Con Huevo was a praise-worthy take on the popular Mexican dish and came with shredded braised beef and cage-free egg scrambled with red onion, pasilla peppers and jalapeños. In addition to being topped with jack cheese and drizzled with green tomatillo and red ancho chili sauces, the hearty dish also came served with spicy rice, pinto beans and warm flour tortillas. Last, but certainly not least was my entree of choice, the Breakfast Burger. It was an eyecatching sight to behold and my hunger wasn’t going to let me behold it for long without diving in. The dish featured Kurobuta pork burger and pork belly flat grilled and served on a toasted panko bun topped with a cage-free fried egg and maple bacon cream sauce. The handcrafted burger was perfectly complemented with a side of crispy ripped potatoes though it would’ve been plenty filling as a stand alone item. Not a single morsel was spared as the three of us devoured the incredibly unique, yet delicious brunch in front of us. As with any Yard House meal, we were left comfortably full and completely satisfied, but you know what

they say… there’s always room for dessert! At the suggestion of Jonathan, my companions and I opted for Bread Pudding French Toast & Fresh Berries, an additional Brunch Menu entree that doubled as our sugary-sweet dessert. The battered bread pudding was prepared to a crispy golden brown, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries. A serving of maple syrup and maple bacon cream sauce on the side perfectly completed the decadent dish that I predict will quickly become a brunch menu favorite for hundreds of future guests. Whatever you’re doing this weekend, do yourself a favor and make sure it includes brunch at Yard House. Brunch is available every Saturday-Sunday from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM and with a dozen unique entrees, there is truly something for everyone. For those seeking vegetarian friendly dishes, you may enjoy everything from the Vegetable Frittata with cage-free eggs baked with veggies and cheddar to the Quinoa Power Bowl blended with greek yogurt and topped with honey, peanut butter, and fresh fruit. Meanwhile, my fellow meat

lovers will delight in a variety of other brunch selections such as Skirt Steak & Eggs served with house made steak sauce, crispy ripped potatoes, and grilled artisan bread. I personally intend to return very shortly to give the Nashville Hot Chicken a try with fried white meat coated with a hot pepper spice blend and served with sweet potato pancakes. No matter what you’re craving this weekend, you’re sure to find it on the brand new Brunch Menu at Yard House. Oh, and did I mention they have bottomless mix-and-match mimosas? Hope to see you there!

Yard House 8367 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407-351-8220 www.yardhouse.com

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˚AFRICAN˚ W: BOMA-FLAVORS OF AFRICA Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com

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W: JIKO- THE COOKING PLACE Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: SANAA Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village, 2901 Osceola Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463

˚AMERICAN˚ C: 903 MILLS MARKET 903 S. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-898-4392. 903 millsmarketcafe.com C: ACE CAFE ORLANDO 100 W. Livingston St., Orlando 407-996-6686. acecafeusa.com W: ARTIST POINT Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, 901 Timerline Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining

From top tier restaurants to hidden gems to wine bars & lounges. We proudly present your ultimate Orlando area dining guide.

C+S+W: BETH’S BURGER BAR See Website for Multiple Locations. bethsburgerbar.com W: CALIFORNIA GRILL Disney’s Contemporary Resort, 4600 North World Dr., 15th Floor, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: CHEF’S TABLE AT THE EDGEWATER 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com W: COPPER CANYON GRILL Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-363-3933. ccgrill.com C+N+W: DEXTER’S See Website for Multiple Locations. dexwine.com W: EARLS KITCHEN+BAR The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Rd., Orlando 407-345-8260. earls.ca C: EMBER 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-5200. emberorlando.com W: EVERGLADES RESTAURANT Rosen Centre, 9840 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-9840 ext. 3610. evergladesrestaurant.com N: FARM & HAUS 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-801-1698. farmandhaus.com. N: THE GLASS KNIFE 276 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-500-2253. theglassknife.com C+N+S+W: GRAFFITI JUNKTION See Website for Multiple Locations. graffitijunktion.com W: HARD ROCK CAFE 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-351-7625. hardrock.com/cafes/orlando

N: HILLSTONE 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005. hillstone.com W: LAKEHOUSE Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando. 407-239-4240. grandcypress.regency.hyatt.com N: LUKE’S KITCHEN AND BAR 640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-674-2400. eatatlukes.com N+W+E: MARLOW’S TAVERN See Website for Multiple Locations. marlowstavern.com C: MAXINE’S ON SHINE 337 N. Shine Ave., Orlando 407-674-6841. maxinesonshine.com E: OMELET BAR 12250 Strategy Blvd., Orlando 407-704-1597. omeletbar.com N: ORLANDO MEATS 728 Virginia Dr., Orlando 407-598-0700. omeletbar.com N: THE OUTPOST NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN 2603 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-930-6282. outpostcollegepark.com N: THE PARKVIEW 136 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-647-9103. theparkviewwp.com N: THE RAVENOUS PIG 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com W+N: RUSTEAK See Website for Multiple Locations. rusteakwinebar.com

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W: THE WHISKEY 7563 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-930-6517. downatthewhiskey.com

˚ASIAN˚ C+W: HAWKERS STREET FARE See Website for Multiple Locations. eathawkers.com C: KING BAO 710 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-237-0013. kingbaowow.com C: MAMAK 1231 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-270-4688. mamakasianorlando.com W: MORIMOTO ASIA Disney Springs, 1600 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-939-6686. patinagroupp.com/morimoto-asia C: NOODLES AND RICE 813 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-895-8833. noodlesandricecafe.com N: SUSHI LOLA’S 2902 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407898-5652. sushilolas.com C: TAKO CHEENA 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 321-236-7457. mytakocheena.com

˚BARBEQUE˚ C+N+S+E+W: 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. 4rsmokehouse.com

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W: KIM WU 4904 S Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-2930752. facebook.com/Kim-Wu-Chinese-Restaurant C: MING’S BISTRO 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407-898-9672. C: PETER’S KITCHEN 3922 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-8174. peterskitchencbb.business.site

˚CONTINENTAL˚ W: CHATHAM’S PLACE 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chatamsplace.com N: HAMILTON’S KITCHEN at The Alfond Inn 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-998-8090. thealfondinn.com W: JACK’S PLACE Rosen Plaza Hotel. 9700 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplacerestauraunt.com W: NINE18 The Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Lake Buena Vista 407-239-1999. grandcypress.com

˚CREATIVE/ CONTEMPORARY˚ N: 1921 BY NORMAN VAN AKEN 142 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora 352-385-1921. 1921nva.com C: ARTISAN’S TABLE 22 E. Pine St., Orlando 407-730-7499. artisanstableorlando.com

W: SEASONS 52 7700 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-354-5212. seasons52.com

N+W+E: BUBBALOU’S BODACIOUS BAR-B-QUE See Website for Multiple Locations. bubbalous.com

C: SE7EN BITES 617 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 407-203-0727. se7enbites.com

C: CECIL’S TEXAS STYLE BAR-B-QUE 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com

N: SHAKERS AMERICAN CAFE 1308 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-422-3534. shakerscafe.com

C+S: PIG FLOYD’S URBAN BARBAKOA See Website for Multiple Locations. pigfloyds.com

S: CANVAS RESTAURANT & MARKET 13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando 407-313-7800. canvaslakenona.com

W: SLATE 8323 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-500-7528. slateorlando.com

W: THE POLITE PIG Disney Springs, 1536 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-938-7444. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining

W: CAFE TU TU TANGO 8625 International Dr., Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com

˚CAJUN/CREOLE˚

W: CAPA Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777. fourseasons.com/orlando

C: THE SMILING BISON 107 N. Magnolia Ave., Sanford 407-915-6086. thesmilingbison.com N: SWINE & SONS PROVISIONS 595 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-636-7601. swineandsons.com W: TOMKOS TAVERN WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & MEATS 7720 N Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando 407-203-2222. tomkos.com N: THE TAP ROOM AT DUBSDREAD 549 W. Par St., Orlando 407-650-0100. taproomatdubsdread.com C: THE WATERFRONT 4201 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-866-0468. thewaterfrontorlando.com

W: THE BIG EASY See Website for Multiple Locations. thebigeasyfl.com N: TIBBY’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN See Website for Multiple Locations. tibbys.com

˚CHINESE˚ N: JUMBO CHINESE RESTAURANT 1967 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-657-8878. jumbowinterpark.com

C: THE BOHEME Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com

W: ITAR BISTRO AND MARKET 7065 Westpoint Blvd., Orlando 407-757-0553. itarbistro.com S: K RESTAURANT 1701 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-872-2332. krestaurant.net C: LUMA ON PARK 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-599-4111. lumaonpark.com W: MARKET TO TABLE 146 Plant St., Winter Garden 407-970-8876. market2table.com

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4 LUXURY LIQUORS To consider adding to your collection Spirits and cocktails have become more

popular over the years, but that doesn’t mean that high end spirits are for everyone, for many reasons. Wherever you fall on this, there are some luxury liquors you just need to appreciate, from taste, age, and the bottle itself, the kind you can only find in elite lounges, and five-star hotel minibars. Here are just four liquors we picked. Takashi Murakami X Next5 Sake $50 - $1000

CASHS IRELAND COOPER SINGLE MALT WHISKEY CRYSTAL GLASSES The most perfect glass for single malt scotch or on-therocks malt blends, bourbons and cocktails. Extremely well balanced, the weight is on the bottom of the glass with thin rim for maximum flavor enjoyment. $100 / Available at Crystalclassics.com

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Made by five different brewers in the Akita region of Japan, this sake uses the traditional method of placing kimoto yeast in a bag with rice and water, working that bag by hand each day and letting the yeast chow down on the rice and clarify it into alcohol. Johnnie Walker Blue Label ‘Year of the Ram’ $258 or $1,036 for set

We’ll admit theres not much of a difference than the normal Johnnie Walker Blue, but this chinese New Years series features scrollwork on its side depicting a ram. There was similar artwork for the Year of the Horse in 2014, and we’ll admit it’s a

nice touch for collectors. Louis XIII Le Mathusalem $78,000

I know you’re probably thinking, why does this cost as much as car? Well, Remy Martin has been producing cognac for just shy of three centuries. Made in the Cognac region of France with a blend of hundreds of clear eau de vie brandies that are up to a century old, Louis XIII doesn’t get trotted out for just any occasion. A standard 700-milliliter bottle typically fetches upwards of $3,000. A three-liter Jeroboam bottle sells at auction for six figures. Ciroc Ten Vodka $250

Made exclusively from fine French grapes, it’s a new standard of luxury celebration - CÎROC™ TEN. Their master distiller selected a vibrant blend of fine French grape varietals, including the first harvest grapes of the 2013 vintage. The blend was created in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of CÎROC™ Ultra-Premium Vodka. CÎROC™ Ultra-Premium Vodka is gluten free.

S: MOOR Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee. 407-586-1101. marriott.com W: NORMAN’S Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4333. normans.com C: THE OSPREY TAVERN 4899 New Broad St., Orlando 407-960-7700. ospreytavern.com W: PRIMO JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com C: THE RUSTY SPOON 55 W. Church St., Orlando 407-401-8811. therustyspoon.com

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N+W: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY See Website for Multiple Locations. thecheesecakefactory.com

N: CHEZ VINCENT 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com

E: VALKYRIE DOUGHNUTS 12226 Corporate Blvd., Orlando valkyriedoughnuts.com

C: DOVECOTE 390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-930-1700. dovecoteorlando.com

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N: LE COQ AU VIN 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com

C: BAUERN-STUBE 8015 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-857-8404. bauern-stube.com

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N: SANTIAGO’S BODEGA See Website for Multiple Locations. santiagosbodega.com

N: HOLLERBACH’S WILLOW TREE CAFE 205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204. willowtreecafe.com

C: THE GREEK CORNER 1600 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-228-0303. thegreekcorner.net

W: STRONG WATER TAVERN Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 6274 Hollywood Way, Orlando 407-503-5000. loewshotels.com/sapphire-falls-resort

C: SCHUMANN’S JAGER HAUS 25 W. Church St., Orlando 407-985-1950. schumannsjagerhaus.com

W: TAVERNA OPA Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaoparestaurant.com

W: THE TASTING ROOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com

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˚INDIAN˚

W: TIFFINS Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneygo.com

N: CAFE DE FRANCE 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-647-1869. lecafedefrance.com

W: AASHIRWAD INDIAN RESTAURANT 7000 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-370-9830. aashirwadrestaurant.com

W: URBAIN 40 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-872-2640. urbain40.com W: VICTORIA & ALBERT’S Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089. victoria-alberts.com

˚CUBAN˚ N: BLACK BEAN DELI 325 S Orlando Ave. Suite 1-1, Winter Park; 1835 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-628-0294. blackbeandeli.com W: COLUMBIA 649 Front St., Celebration 407-566-1505. columbiarestaurant.com W: CUBA LIBRE Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestsauraunt.com S: PADRINO’S CUBAN BISTRO 13586 Village Park Dr., Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com

˚DESSERT˚ C: BETTER THAN SEX 1905 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-761-8949. betterthansexorlando.com C: BLUE BIRD BAKE SHOP 3122 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-228-3822. bluebirdbakeshop.com N: BUTTERMILK BAKERY 1198 Orange Ave., Winter Park 321-422-4015. buttermilk-bakery.com C: CHARLIE’S GOURMET PASTRIES 3213 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando 407-898-9561. charliesgourmetpastries.com

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes signature restaurant, Highball & Harvest is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy southern-inspired dishes infused with local flavors and ingredients from local purveyors and the resort’s onsite Whisper Creek Farm. HighballandHarvest.com

C: P IS FOR PIE 2806 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-745-4743. crazyforpies.com

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S: BOMBAY CAFE 1137 Doss Ave., Orlando 407- 240-5151. bombaycafeorlando.net

C: LA BELLA LUNA 4886 New Broad St., Orlando 407-85-0025. labellalunafl.com

N: KOHINOOR INDIAN RESTAURANT Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 W. State Rd. 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407-788-6004. kohinootindianrestaurant.com

W: LA LUCE 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando.com

N: MEMORIES OF INDIA Shoppes at Lake Emma, 3895 Lake Emma Rd., Lake Mary 407-804-0920. memoriesofindiacuisine.com W: RASA 7730 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-930-0402. eatatrasa.com

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N+E: TAMARIND See Website for Multiple Locations. tamarinfl.com

˚IRISH˚ N: FIDDLER’S GREEN 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050. fidderlsgreenorlando.com W: HAGAN O’REILLY’S IRISH PUB 16112 Marsh Rd., Winter Garden 407-905-4782 facebook.com/Hagan.OReillysPub W: RAGLAN ROAD IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300. raglanroadirishpub.com

˚ITALIAN˚ N+W: ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA See Website for Multiple Locations. acfp.com

W: PEPERONCINO CUCINA 7998 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-440-2856. peperonicocucina.com C: PIZZA BRUNO 3990 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando. pizzabrunofl.com N: PRATO 124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-262-0050. prato-wp.com W: RAVELLO Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777. fourseasons.com/orlando N: ROCCO’S ITALIAN GRILLE & BAR 400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-644-7770. roccositaliangrille.com W: VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA 8255 International Dr., Suite 112 Orlando 407-745-4030. vincenzosorlando.com W: VITO’S CHOP HOUSE 8633 International Dr., Orlando 407-354-2467. vitoschophouse.com W: WINTER GARDEN PIZZA COMPANY 46 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden 407-877-1930. wintergardenpizza.com

W: BICE Loews Portofino Bay Hotel 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando.com

˚JAPANESE˚

W: CHRISTINI’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-345-8770. christinis.com N: ENZO’S ON THE LAKE 1130 S. 17-92, Longwood 407-834-9872. enzos.com N: FRANCESCO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 400 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-960-5533, francescosrist.com E: GOODFELLA’S PIZZERIA 11873 East Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-658-6615. goodfellasorlando.com W: MULINO Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino

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N: NONNO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO 1140 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs 407-260-8900. nonnositalianrestaurant.com

N: ANTONIO’S 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-645-1035 antoniosonline.com

W: CALLA BELLA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant.com

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N+E: MELLOW MUSHROOM See Website for Multiple Locations. mellowmushroom.com

C: AMURA 54 W. Church St., Orlando 407-316-8500. amuradowntown.com W: BANSHOO SUSHI BAR Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Dr., Orlando 407-996-9840. rosencentre.com N: DOMU 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando 407-960-1228. domufl.com W: DRAGONFLY ROBATA GRILL 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-370-3359. dragonflysushi. com/orlando C: KABOOKIU SUSHI 3122 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-228-3839. kabookisushi.com W: JAPAN FOOD AKI RESTAURANT 8910, 7460 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-354-0025. aki-japanese-restaurant.com

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N northside

W: NAGOYA SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. nagoyasushi.com

N+W+E: PARAMOUNT FINE FOODS See Website for Multiple Locations paramountfinefoods.com

C+W: SEITO SUSHI See Website for Multiple Locations. seitosushi.com

S: VILLA DE FLORA Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylordpalms.com

C: SHARI SUSHI LOUNGE 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com C: SHIN SUSHI AND SAKE BAR 803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-8000. shinsushi.com W: SUSHI TOMI 8463 S John Young Pkwy., Orlando 407-352-8635. sushitomi.com E: SUSHI POP 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Rd., Oviedo 407-542-5975. sushipoprestaurant.com C: YAMASAN SUSHI & GRILL 1606 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-228-1730. yamasanorlando.com E: YUKI HANA 3635 Aloma Ave., Oviedo 407-695-8808. sushioviedo.com W: ZETA BAR & SUSHI LOUNGE Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln., Orlando 407-597-3600. hiltonbonnetcreek.com/dining/zeta-bar-sushi-lounge

˚KOREAN˚ N: SEOUL GARDEN 511 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland 407-599-5199. C: SHIN JUNG 1638 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-7345. shinjungkorean.com

˚LATIN/SPANISH˚ N: BULLA GASTROBAR 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 321-214-6120. bullagastrobar.com N: CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT 125 W. Church St., Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com W: FOGO DE CHÃO 8282 International Dr., Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com

E eastside

W westside

˚MEXICAN/TEX-MEX˚ W: AGAVE AZUL 4750 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando 407-704-6930. agaveazulorlando.com C: BLACK ROOSTER TAQUERIA 1323 Mills Ave., Orlando 407-601-0994. blackroostertaqueria.com N: COCINA 214 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park 407-790-7997 .cocina214.com W: FRONTERA COCINA Disney Springs, 1604 Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-560-9197. fronteracocina.com N: HUNGER STREET TACOS 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-444-6270. hungerstreettacos.com W: MI CASA TEQUILA TAQUERIA Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-9939. rosenshinglecreek.com C+N+W: PEPE’S CANTINA See Website for Multiple Locations. pepescantina.com C: REYERS MEZCALERIA 821 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-868-9007. reyesmex.com W: TAQUITOS JALISCO 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 407-654-0363

˚SANDWICHES˚ C: BEEFY KING 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-2241. beefyking.com W: THE DELI DOWNTOWN 18 N. Boyd St., Winter Garden 407-347-3873. thedelidowntownwg.com

W: MANGO’S TROPICAL CAFE 8126 International Dr., Orlando 407-673-4422. mangos.com/orlando

C: POM POM’S TEAHOUSE & SANWICHERIA 67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0865. pompomsteahouse.com

W: TAPA TORO 8441 International Dr., Orlando 407-226-2929 tapatoro.restaurant

W: SAVOREE 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407347-5222. savoree.net

˚MEDITERRANEAN˚

˚SEAFOOD˚

N+W: BOSPHOROUS TURKISH CUISINE See Website for Multiple Locations. bosphorousrestaurant.com

N: BLU ON THE AVENUE 326 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-960-3778. bluontheavenue.com

W: CEDAR’S Plaza Venezia, 7732 W. Sand Lake Rd., Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com

S southside

W: DEEP BLU SEAFOOD GRILLE Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Pkwy., Orlando 407-390-2420. deepbluorlando.com

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W+N: FISHBONES See Website for Multiple Locations. fishbonesorlando.com W: FLYING FISH Disney’s Boardwalk, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com W: HEMINGWAY’S One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando 407-239-1234. grandcypress.hyatt.com W: JOHNNIE’S HIDEAWAY 12551 State Rd., 535, Orlando 407-827-1111. johnnieshideaway.com W: MOONFISH The Fountains, 7525 W. Sand Lake Rd., Dr. Phillips 407-363-7262. moonfishorlando.com

W: TODD’S ENGLISH’S BLUEZOO Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1111. swananddolphin.com N: WINTER PARK FISH COMPANY 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-622-6112. thewinterparkfishco.com

˚SOUTHERN˚ N: THE COOP 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-843-2667. asouthernaffair.com W: HIGHBALL & HARVEST Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4422. ritzcarlton.com

C: MUDDY WATERS 101 S. Eola Dr., Orlando 407-843-9676. muddywaters-orlando.com

C: SOCO-SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY CUISINE 629 East Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-1800. socothorntonpark.com

W: OCEAN PRIME Rialto, 7339 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com

˚STEAK HOUSES˚

W: THE OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Orlando 407-363-4801. theoceanaire.com

W: BULL & BEAR Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-5500. bullandbearorlando.com

W: PADDLEFISH Disney Springs, 1670 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-934-2628. paddlefishrestaurant.com

W: THE CAPITAL GRILLE See Website for Multiple Locations. thecapitalgrille.com

N: REEL FISH COASTAL KITCHEN 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-543-3474. reelfishcoastal.com

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W: ELEVEN AT REUNION RESORT Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Dr., Reunion 407-662-1170. reunionresort.com N+W: FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR See Website for Multiple Locations. flemingssteakhouse.com C: KRES CHOPHOUSE 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. kresrestaurant.com W: A LAND REMEMBERED Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. landrememberedrestaurant.com

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W: EDDIE V’S 7488 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-355-3011. eddiev.com

W: DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE 9150 International Dr., Orlando 407-351-5074. delfriscos.com

S: CHARLEY’S STEAK HOUSE See Website for Multiple Locations. charleyssteakhouse.com

C: LINDA’S LA CANTINA 4721 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-894-4491. lindaslacantinasteakhouse.com W: MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-248-3485. mortons.com S: OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Pkwy., Kissimmee 407-586-1600. gaylordpalms.com W: THE PALM Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com/orlando W: RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 7501 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-226-3900. ruthschris.com N: SHULA’S 347 Grill Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary 407-531-3567. donshula.com W: SPENCER’S FOR STEAKS & CHOPS The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy., Orlando 407-313-8625. spencersforsteakandchops.com W: STK ORLANDO Disney Springs, 1580 E. Buena Vista Dr., Orlando 407-917-7440. togrp.com/venue/stk-orlando W: TEXAS DE BRAZIL 5259 International Dr., Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com W: THE VENETIAN CHOP HOUSE Caribe Royale Resort, 8101 World Center Dr., Lake Buena Vista 407-238-8060. cariberoyale.com W: VINES GRILLE & WINE BAR 7533 Sand Lake Rd., Orlando 407-351-1227. vinesgrille.com

˚THAI˚

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N northside

N: INFUSION TEA 1600 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-999-5255. infusionorlando.com

N: ORCHID THAI CUISINE 305 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-331-1400. orchidthaiwinterpark.com

C: MARKET ON SOUTH 2603 E. South St., Orlando 407-613-5968. marketonsouth.com

N: SEA THAI 3812 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-895-0985. seathaiorlando.com

N: THE SANCTUM CAFE 715 N Fern Creek Ave., Orlando 407-747-0346. thesanctumcafe.com

W: THAI BLOSSOM 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-905-9917. mythaiblossom.com

˚VIETNAMESE•

N: THAI CUISINE RESTAURANT 5325 Edgewater Dr., Orlando 407-292-9474. thaicuisineorlando.com

˚VEGETARIAN˚ C: DANDELION COMMUNITEA CAFE 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com N: ETHOS VEGAN KITCHEN 601-B New York Ave., Winter Park 407-228-3898. ethosvegankitchen.com

C: LITTLE SAIGON 1106 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-423-8539. littlesaigonrestaurant.com C: PHO 88 VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT 730 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-897-3488 pho88orlando.com C: PHO VINH 657 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando 407-228-0043. Phovinhorlando.com C: SAIGON NOODLE & GRILL 101 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-532-7373. saigonnoodleandgrill.com C: VIET GARDEN 1237-1239 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-896-4154. vietgardenorlando.com

S southside

E eastside

W westside

˚WINE BARS & LOUNGES˚ W: THE ATTIC DOOR 28 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-877-0266. jrsatticdoor.com W: BLUE MARTINI Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Dr., Suite 1182, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge.com C: BÖSENDORFER LOUNGE The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com N: EDEN BAR 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-629-1088. enzian.org C: EOLA WINE COMPANY 430 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-481-9100. eolawinecompany.com C: ONE80 SKYTOP LOUNGE 400 W. Church St., Orlando 407-913-0180. 180downtown.com N: THE VINEYARD WINE COMPANY 1140 Town Park Ave., Suite 1260, Lake Mary 407-833-WINE. thevineyardwinecompany.com N: THE WINE ROOM 270 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com

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