Orlando Style Magazine November 2019

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THE CITY’S WHO’S WHO & WHAT TO DO©

ORLANDO’S GOT STYLE - 16 YEARS AND COUNTING...

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SIP. SAVOR. CELEBRATE.

Delight your senses at the second annual Orlando Wine Festival & Auction featuring award-winning wines, sumptuous meals prepared by celebrity chefs, and the opportunity to mingle with NBA players. Spanning three days, the event launches Friday with private dinners in beautiful local homes; tastings and an auction of rare wines and experiences are highlighted on Saturday at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes; and Sunday includes the Orlando Magic game. Proceeds benefit the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation which helps at-risk children in Central Florida.

Orlando Wine Festival & Auction package purchases benefit the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation.The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free, within the state 800-HELP-FLA or by visiting www.800helpfla.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. IRS registration #59-2940230. Your gift is tax deductible as a charitable contribution only to the extent that it exceeds the value of goods or services you received in exchange. Please consult your tax professional for the most up to date and complete information on tax deductibility.

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ONTRIBUTORS

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.

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

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

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Dear Readers, We can already begin to feel the cooler weather approach us, and as autumn is now in full swing in Orlando, we are excited for all the elegant fashion trends that have come with it. Finally, we are entering that thrilling time of year when the drop in the temperature means that our favorite local shops begin to heat up with the new styles that have been taking over the runways this season.

This November Luxury issue of Orlando Style is full of inspiration that will help you enliven your wardrobe with the latest looks as you begin to transition your closet into fall. Now that the chill in the air has come to stay, or at least for a few months, this month is your chance to flaunt the best of this year’s fall fashion staples.

And it is never too soon to begin thinking about your holiday gift giving! This issue also presents many wonderful options for luxury holiday shopping for everyone on your list. Discover gift ideas that put a spotlight on ways in which you can support the local economy. Our amazing boutique shops and world-class malls offer you wonderful selections to please your family and friends this holiday season. You may even find something to treat yourself!

Are you in the market to buy or sell a home? In these pages, you’ll meet Orlando’s favorite real estate agents, who have the experience and expertise to help you with your real estate needs. Orlando real estate market is still “hot” you might want to get in before you miss out.

This month is full of amazing events in Orlando, and as always, we are keeping you up to date with all of the not-to-be-missed music and entertainment acts taking the stage in Central Florida. Find the latest events this month in this issue, or visit www.OrlandoStyleMagazine.com for continuous updates on local happenings. You will want to “Get on the LIST!” by signing in at our website to stay in the know.

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Of course, we want to extend our appreciation to you, our loyal readers, who support us month after month and motivate us to continue creating the most influential publication in the city. Our dedicated advertisers and hardworking team of writers along with amazing photographers and designers always contribute a high level of excellence to each and every issue.

We want to thank you all and wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

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20 / DON’T MISS THE BEAT There For Tomorrow

By Courtney Caggiano

18 / IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Our epic Food & Wine Weekends event returns with an impressive menu of culinary treats and activities, and new Disney perks, including Disney’s Extra Magic Hours Benefit, Disney’s FastPass+ Service (up to 60 days in advance), and of course complimentary transportation to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and all Disney parks. Weekends never tasted so good.

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COOL SHOTS

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P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

3rd Thursday at City Arts Factory

La Maschera at The Abbey

Red Carpet Monday at American Social

Lemon Tree Event

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3rd Thursday at City Arts Factory

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DON’T MISS THE BEAT

THE ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL

BY KHADEJAH KHAN The Electric Daisy Carnival, commonly referred to as EDC, is returning to Orlando for the ninth time, and if you haven’t been yet, it’s an adventure to experience at least once in your life. Held at the Tinker Field Stadium from November 8-10, the three day carnival has something for everyone, whether you are a veteran music lover, newbie, or just want to see what all the hype is about.

Once you enter the fairgrounds, you’ll feel ignited by the carnival’s atmosphere. The jaw-dropping stages are something to marvel at, incorporating laser shows, pyrotechnics, and grandiose sets within the fairgrounds.

You can also enjoy the full-size ferris wheel, or immerse yourself in interactive art installations that harmonize technology and nature, from LED lights, glow in the dark spaces, and three-dimensional superstructures. And if we’re lucky, perhaps we’ll see ziplining again from past EDCs. Of course, the headliners and acts this year

are full of magnetic artists ready to electrify excited music lovers. Favorites include Afrojack, Kaskade, DeadMau5, DJ Snake, and Mau5trap spinning some original tracks and remixes. The ever-popular Steve Aoki, known for throwing cake in the faces of his most die-hard fans, will also be headlining on November 8.

If you’re new to EDC, don’t fret! EDC encourages a judgement-free zone and openmindedness to new experiences. Veteran carnival-goers love to meet new people and will talk your ear off. They create a friendly environment, are respectful, and spread positivity to a contagious degree. You’ll quickly feel the love and camaraderie, make new friends, and create memories unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

More than a music festival, EDC is a community where people young and old embrace their authentic selves. Carnivalgoers dress up in colorful, vibrant, and often

humorous costumes (like Big Bird or a hot dog) to express their personalities. Some costumes are subtle in the details and others take up space. Take the opportunity to create, pretend, and play with your individuality in a judgement-free zone; it’s a refreshing change from the humdrum of life. Even if dressing up isn’t your cup of tea, you can still enjoy the experience of witnessing creativity at its craziest.

Whether it’s your ninth time at EDC Orlando or your first time, whether you decide to go all three days or just one, it is an unforgettable experience with something for everyone. Invite some friends, your 18+ kids or grandkids, or be adventurous on your own.

Either way, in a friendly environment and magnetic music, arts, and culture carnival, you are sure to have a good time.

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Naturally, the Halloween season brought with it the return of the world’s premier Halloween...

Halloween Horror Nights! This year, the 80s returned with a vengeance with 10 totally terrifying haunted houses, 5 pulse-pounding scare zones and outrageous live entertainment.

From cinematic screams to the most horrifying cult classics, there was no escape from the decade that just won’t die. Visitors experienced horrors inspired by the 1980s, classic monsters and original Universal Orlando Resort creations all month long at this world-famous Halloween celebration. This year’s edition featured haunted houses based on Stranger Things, Ghostbusters, Universal Monsters and more. Fortunately, some of Universal’s most exhilarating attractions also remained open to offer guests thrilling escapes for when the fear got to be too much!

Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort came alive with jack-o’-lanterns, special character appearances and entertainment for the whole family during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Kids were encouraged to dress in costume for the occasion and everyone enjoyed trick-or-treating through the park for a variety of tasty snacks. Even Mickey and Minnie got in on the fun while debuting new outfits at “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade.” In addition to the return of the “Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular” castle stage show, guests also enjoyed special attraction experiences for Mad Tea Party, Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. The magical festivities ended with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald trick-or-treating through a mysterious haunted house during the event’s all-new fireworks spectacular.

IN CASE YOU

MISSED IT

By Riesa Pascal

As we get ready to enjoy one of the most gorgeous months in the City Beautiful, let’s not forget about the fun-filled, spooktacular month of October! From terrifying haunted houses to eating way more candy than you’d ever admit, let’s take a look back at how Orlando came to life with a variety of Halloween-inspired fun last month. Here are the highlights, just in case you missed it!

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It was an ocean of Halloween fun for the whole family at SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular which ran every weekend throughout October! During this daytime event, guests of all ages celebrated the Halloween season with the all-new Sesame Street Halloween Parade featuring fantastic floats, crowd-pleasing performances and everyone’s favorite furry friends. Visitors also enjoyed a Halloween Dance Party, trick-or-treating for candy and goodies on SeaWorld’s slightly spooky trick-or-treat trail, and the opportunity to meet whimsical characters inspired by the sea.

On October 7th, Style Magazines was invited to preview the 2019 Food and Wine Weekends program at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek & Waldorf Astoria Orlando. To call it an incredible introduction to the season of fine wine and culinary arts would be an understatement!

A Taste of Food & Wine Weekends featured innovative dishes from renowned restaurants, unique food and wine pairings, intimate chef talks and interactive demonstrations. The engaging and deliciously immersive culinary experience has left all of us mouth-watering and eager to experience the 9th annual Food

& Wine Weekends celebrations. From a four course tasting menu comprised of exquisite food and wine pairings at Bull & Bear to an exciting epicurean journey exploring perfect beverage pairings with favorite Asian-inspired dishes at Zeta Asia… a foodie experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced is awaiting you every weekend through November 24th so don’t miss out on the tasty fun! Visit waldorfastoriaorlando. com/food-wine or hiltonbonnetcreek.com/foodwine for more information.

The award-winning 10th annual “Día de los Muertos Monster Party” Art Show and Block Party returned to Downtown Orlando on Thursday, October 17th. Presented by Downtown Arts District and CityArts Orlando, the fun and festive event continues to grow more monstrous each year. Inspired by the traditional Mexican holiday, guests enjoyed viewing original artwork and Ofrendas by local and national artists themed in Día de los Muertos and Halloween all exhibited at CityArts Orlando. A simultaneous Block Party outside CityArts featured live music, dance and theatre performances, spooky art vendors, food, face painting, costume contest, photo opportunities, raffles and much more.

All donations and proceeds went to benefit Downtown Arts District.

Made possible in part by the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, IMMERSE is an annual performing and interactive arts experience from Creative City Project. Taking place every October in Orlando, this year’s event platformed more than 1,000 artists from more than 100 arts organizations and artist collectives in downtown’s streets and public spaces. From October 1819, IMMERSE 2019 was more exciting than ever before with new cultural performances, the creation of live murals, interactive media installations and more from across the U.S. and abroad. This year’s performances also included original content from the city’s most prestigious performing arts organizations including The Central Florida Community Arts Jazz Band, Opera Orlando, Orlando Ballet and more.

Even the “Alligator Capital of the World” rang in the 2019 Halloween season with a special event that included spooky fun for everyone! From October 19-31, the first annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins at Gatorland” was included with the regular price of park admission and featured several spooky themed areas throughout the park complete with ghoulish actors, selfie zones, fun shows and a variety of specialty vendors.

Just one of the many highlights was “Frank & Stein’s” Octoberfest Pavilion featuring characters, entertainment, and themed food and beer for purchase. In addition, the infamous Skunk Ape that Gatorland guests have spotted throughout the years will be making appearances throughout the day along with the mysterious Swamp Ghost and his Stompin’ Gator crew!

EVENTS

NOW-NOV 29 / Epcot International

NOV 9 / Veterans Day Parade

NOV 14-17 / Orlando Balloon

NOV 25 / Ariana Grande

Food & Wine Festival TBD / Epcot World Showcase www.disneyworld.disney.go.com

11:00 am / Downtown Orlando City Hall www.cityoforlando.net

Glow 2019 5:00 pm / Blue Jacket Park

8:00 pm / Amway Center www.amwaycenter.com

NOV 16 / Orlando Beer Festival

NOV 30 / 9th Annual Orlando

NOW-NOV 2 / Halloween

NOV 9 / Miranda Lambert

Horror Nights Nights / Universal Orlando Resort www.orlando.halloweenhorrornights.

7:00 pm / Amway Center www.amwaycenter.com

2:00 pm / Orlando Festival Park www.orlandoweeklytickets.com

Pottery Festival & Holiday Arts Market 9:00 am / Florida Army National Guard Armory

com

NOV 10 / Polo Classic Brunch

NOV 2-3 / Fall Fiesta in the Park

& Bubbles / Fields Motor Cars Orlando www.poloclassic.org

10:00 am / Lake Eola Park www.fiestainthepark.com

NOV 16 / Third Eye Blind

8:00 pm / Hard Rock Live www.hardrocklive.com

www.orlandopotteryfestival.org

NOV 24 / Sara Bareilles

8:00 pm / Amway Center www.amwaycenter.com

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THERE FOR TOMORROW

By Courtney Caggiano On November 29, Orlando’s own There For Tomorrow is returning to the stage for one night only at the Beacham in celebration of the ten-year anniversary of their debut full-length album, “A Little Faster.”

For the first time since 2014, the award-winning alt-rock band will be performing live to commemorate a remarkable, hit-making career that has captivated and connected with listeners worldwide. Bandmates Maika Maile, Chris Kamrada, Christian Climer, and Jay Enriquez are reuniting to recap the legacy of a band that established a renowned footprint in the artistry of Orlando’s culture. With two albums and an EP released on Hopeless Records, international tours including multiple Warped Tour runs, and ten years of creating music that transcended cultural barriers, There For Tomorrow has cultivated a thriving global fan base and achieved numerous accolades, while making their mark on alternative music history.

This one-time reunion show in the band’s hometown will honor the groundbreaking songs that spoke universally to audiences around the world and opened doors in the lives of each member of There For Tomorrow to pursue both solo projects and personal successes. Now, after years of anticipation, it all comes down to this. For longtime fans and Orlando natives, There For Tomorrow’s tenth-anniversary performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of Florida’s most unforgettable bands like never before.

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COOL SHOTS

Socialize

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

Players Ball at Four Seasons

3rd Thursday at City Arts Factory

La Maschera at The Abbey

Lemon Tree Event

Red Carpet Monday at American Social

Ribbon Cutting at JJ’s Fusion Grille

Fashion Event at Bloomingdale’s

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VACATIONLAND

VACATIONLAND

Home for the Holidays Embrace all the festivities of the holiday season through music this year with The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra!

Albert George Schram creates a musical celebration that the whole family can enjoy, featuring the Holiday Singers and Opera Orlando Youth Chorus. Located at the beautiful Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando, Home for the Holidays is the perfect way to welcome the most wonderful time of the year.

HOLIDAYS AT THE HOTEL

Top Hotels for a Staycation for Thanksgiving Looking to get away without going far? Search no further than The Ritz-Carlton at Grande Lakes.

One thing to be grateful for during the season of thanks is the beautiful weather it welcomes. The Ritz-Carlton at Grande Lakes is ideally located between the Everglades and Orlando’s worldclass theme parks. The hotel provides all kinds of outdoor activities such as sunrise safaris, kayaking, fishing expeditions, and their championshiplevel golf course. Not to mention the on-site farm Whisper Creek Farm that provides fresh ingredients for their restaurants. You won’t miss

FESTIVAL OF TREES

Now in its thirty-third year!

An Orlando favorite for more than thirty years, the Festival of Trees is a tradition that showcases holiday spirit like no other. The Orlando Museum of Art displays designer Christmas trees, custom hand-designed wreaths, a gingerbread village, holiday vignettes, and much more from November 15-24. They even start off the festival with an elegant gala night that features live music, food, and VIP access to view the designer trees. You will feel as if you’ve left Orlando and entered a dazzling, holiday wonderland.

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Grandma’s stuffing this thanksgiving with 11 toprated restaurants and dining experiences available to you at the Ritz-Carlton. Have yourself a Caribbean-inspired Thanksgiving at the luxurious Caribe Royale resort this year! The Tropicale at Caribe Royale holds a buffet of traditional Thanksgiving favorites and made-from-scratch desserts that you can enjoy with the sweet sound of live jazz music! When you’re done indulging in a lavish buffet, you can relax at one of their three outdoor swimming pools or even take a trip to the spa for a massage!

COOL SHOTS

Socialize

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY B R I O N P R I C E

Winter Park Wine & Dine

Lemon Tree Event

La Maschera at The Abbey

Party at Hard Rock

Winter Park Wine & Dine

Lemon Tree Event

I Am Brave Event at Full Sail

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TOYS

THE TEAM ENGINEERED THE HARDTOP TO STOW SEAMLESSLY INTO THE BODY, MAINTAINING THE STINGRAY’S IMPRESSIVE ABILITY TO STORE TWO SETS OF GOLF CLUBS IN THE TRUNK EVEN WITH THE TOP DOWN.

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TOYS

The hardtop provides a quieter cabin, increased security and a cleaner look compared to the previous softtop designs.

“Our goal from the beginning was to make sure customers didn’t have to sacrifice any functionality, performance or comfort when choosing the hardtop convertible,” said Josh Holder, Corvette program engineering manager. “We managed to keep the same design theme as the coupe, as well as the exceptional storage capacity and track capability.”

NO COMPROMISE PERFORMANCE Like the Stingray coupe, the convertible is powered by the next-generation 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine, the only naturally aspirated V-8 in the segment. It will produce 495 horsepower (369 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque when equipped with performance exhaust — the most horsepower and torque for any entry Corvette.

MID ENGINE

MASTERPIECE Open-air driving has always been a part of the Chevrolet Corvette’s heritage. In fact, when the Corvette debuted in 1953, it was available only as a convertible. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible builds off that heritage as the first hardtop and mid-engine convertible in Corvette history.

“We put the world on notice when we introduced the first mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette a few months ago, and now we’re raising the bar with the first-ever hardtop Corvette convertible,” said Brian Sweeney, Chevrolet U.S. vice president. “And the convertible will be priced only $7,500 more than entry 1LT Stingray coupe.”

FIRST & FOREMOST, A CONVERTIBLE The mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray was engineered first and foremost as a convertible. The convertible maintains the tunneldominant structure and use of high-integrity die-cast parts found in the Stingray coupe.

The team engineered the hardtop to stow seamlessly into the body, maintaining the Stingray’s impressive ability to store two sets of golf clubs in the trunk even with the top down. The convertible also keeps the coupe’s front storage compartment, which can fit an airline-spec carry-on and a laptop bag.

The LT2 is paired with Chevrolet’s first eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which provides lightning-fast shifts and excellent power transfer. This transmission is uniquely designed to provide the best of both worlds: the spirited, directly connected feeling of a manual and the premium driving comfort of an automatic. The double-paddle de-clutch feature even allows the driver to disconnect the clutch by holding both paddles for more manual control.

When combined, the advanced propulsion system, revised chassis tuning and retractable hardtop make the 2020 Stingray the most no-compromise Corvette convertible in history.

BUILD & PRICE TOOL NOW AVAILABLE Interested Stingray shoppers can now build and price their own Corvette coupe or convertible on the 2020 Corvette visualizer at Chevrolet.com.

A dedicated Chevrolet Corvette Concierge team will provide 2020 Corvette customers with answers about the vehicle discovery, buying and ownership process.

The team can be reached by calling 866-424-3892.

Customers can also live chat with a Corvette Concierge by visiting Chevrolet.com. The team is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT Mondays through Fridays.

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe goes into production at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly in late 2019, with the convertible following in late first-quarter 2020. A right-hand drive version of the convertible will be available in select international markets at a later date.

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A DECADE WITH DANA From the moment she walked through the door of Orlando Style Magazine during the summer of her junior year, Dana Damato didn’t realize a simple summer editorial internship would pave the way for an entire career ahead.

Between her full-time marketing job, getting certified to be a yoga instructor, and volunteering as a NICU Cuddler at AdventHealth for Women, Dana has also been a contributing writer for 10 years writing travel, health, wellness, entertainment and many other articles for Orlando and Tampa Style Magazine.

We sat down with Dana and chatted about her experience over the past decade and how writing for the magazine has impacted her life and career.

Why did you decide to intern with Orlando Style Magazine?

Writing has always been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. I was an English-Creative Writing major at the University of Central Florida, so I always knew that whatever I did in life, I wanted to write in some way. Then once the movie “The Devil Wears Prada” came out, I had these big dreams to write for a magazine. There was just something about magazines that were so intriguing to me. Orlando Style Magazine was the one local publication that caught my attention. It wasn’t just a magazine to me. The content truly embraced the best in art, fashion, travel and lifestyle. I knew that’s where I wanted my writing experience to begin.

What did you learn during your experience over the past decade?

I learned so much about myself and my storytelling. Writing is a beautiful art form to me, so I really found my voice and how to be confident in my craft. I think when anyone starts out as a writer, there is fear in what you say and how you say it. Who your audience will be and how you will to deliver these stories to them. Eventually, I started becoming comfortable and telling myself, “This is how I want the story to be told. Some will like it, some won’t…and that’s okay.” It takes practice.

What is the most memorable article you’ve written?

My most memorable was my first celebrity interview. I was 20 years old and offered the opportunity for a face-to-face interview with Brooke Shields. I’ve never done anything like that at the time, let alone meet a celebrity. It was a monumental day for me. It really gave me the confidence to keep going. I felt so empowered!

What are your future plans as a writer?

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Currently, I am working on my very first novel! It’s been a lifelong goal of mine and it takes discipline. I’m committed to writing a little bit every day – even if it’s just 100 words. I’ll also continue writing for Orlando and Tampa Style Magazine, exploring new places and sharing those experiences in the magazines.

Any advice for aspiring writers?

Don’t be afraid of your voice. Your voice is what makes you unique - your audience will find you. The biggest problem is when we try to write to please others. Don’t do that. Write every single day. Even if it’s in a journal. Also, read as much as you write. Some of the best writers are inspired by other writers. Lastly, be confident and put the work in. You’ll never know where the road will lead to.

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Sometimes the beauty of getting away is not going far.

Experience a wide array of custom offerings at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes; from a lavish gingerbread house designed by the award-winning resort pastry team to festive cuisine for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Visit GrandeLakes.com/Newsletter to view all of the resort’s festive experiences and activities. ©2019 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

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Kiss with No Guilt PACIFICA DEVOCEAN NATURAL LIPSTICK Devocean is a full color, 100% vegan, hydrating natural lipstick that lasts with intensity, like the deepest love. Creamy hydration, highly pigmented and chocked full of benefits that nourish and love your lips, for the softest, most kissable lips ever. $10 / Pacificabeauty.com

URBAN DECAY LIP PLUMPER Want to maximize every look with an over-the-top finish? Lip Plumper’s got you covered with three irresistible shades: Honey, Cherry, and Heat. $22 / Urbandecay.com

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VEGAN MAKEUP

Everything you need to know about making the switch to vegan cosmetics

Now more than ever, people are making compassionate choices about the products they use every day. You’re probably more likely to read the ingredients on a box of cereal than a tube of mascara, and you’re not alone. While veganism is becoming a popular diet choice among health and environmentally conscious people, many don’t know about the vegan options available for the areas of their lives that aren’t food related, like clothes, cosmetics, and makeup products. People overlook the fact that the ingredients in makeup products are often filled with animal-derived components that can be detrimental to your skin and health.

When a product is advertised as cruelty-free, that does not necessarily make it vegan. Crueltyfree products are simply not tested on animals, while true vegan cosmetics do not contain any ingredients extracted from animals, including insects. According to People Ethical Treatment of Animals, beeswax and honeycomb are some of the most commonly used additives in products like eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, and other face makeup. Not to be a “buzz-kill,” but the bees need their own wax in order to provide for offspring and preserve honey for the winter. Without healthy bees to pollinate crops, our future looks devastating. That’s just one of the many reasons to start buying vegan cosmetics.

When it comes to integrating values with beauty, vegan makeup is the perfect place to start. Among the good of supporting a worthy cause, it’s also better suited for sensitive skin. Although many

vegan cosmetics can be far more expensive than non-vegan cosmetics, you may want to consider spending a pretty penny in order to reap the benefits. Ingredients like honey and lecithin, a byproduct found in the nervous tissue of living organisms, are often used in lipsticks and liquid powders and can cause allergic reactions in certain users. Vegan products are seen as superior because they have fewer ingredients, and the ingredients are more natural. These products are less likely to cause or aggravate acne, rashes, dry skin, or other skin conditions, and can even heal damaged skin with its wholesome qualities.

Wondering how to take the leap and find vegan makeup products to shop for? PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies program is the answer to your vegan prayers. It is designed to share information about companies that sell cruelty-free and vegan products. With more than 4,200 companies in their database, you’ll need to look no further. A few of the companies listed as cruelty-free and vegan include Adorn Cosmetics, whose slogan is “luxury without the guilt,” and Babydoll Cosmetics, who specialize in premium quality false eyelashes.

If you’re looking for a more affordable way to support veganism, brands like ELF and Milani offer some vegan options for a fraction of the cost of other companies.

Making the choice to purchase vegan makeup not only impacts your own health and wellness, but the future of the animals and the environment that we live in.

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A DATE WITH THE DAY-DATE 36 A closer look at the New 2019 Day-Date 36 in Everose Gold

B.ZERO1 Drawing its inspiration from the most renowned amphitheater of the world, the Colosseum, the B.zero1 necklace is a true statement of Bulgari’s creative vision, challenging the very essence of jewelry design. The purity of its distinctive spiral is a metaphor for the harmony of past, present and future - reflected in the magnificence of the eternal city - and the emblem of the pioneering spirit of the collection. $3,000 / Bulgari.com

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Rolex is introducing the new generation of its Oyster Perpetual Day‑Date 36, available in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold with distinctive new dials and gem-set bezels on some versions.

to simply highlighting its natural beauty and preserving the original hues. As all mother-of-pearl dials are unique pieces, an identical dial will never be found on another wrist.

To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches, Rolex created and patented an exclusive 18 ct pink gold alloy cast in its own foundry: Everose gold.

Introduced in 2005, 18 ct Everose is used on all Rolex models in pink gold.

The Day-Date 36 is equipped with a newgeneration movement, calibre 3255, entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex for a superlative level of performance. A consummate demonstration of Rolex technology, with 14 patents, it offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetism, ease of use and reliability. The Oyster case of the Day-Date 36 is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).

With a mother-of-pearl dial, it is by its nature full of mystery and surprises. Depending on its origin, it can be pink, white, black or yellow. It differs in colour, intensity and structure according to the part of the shell from which it is extracted. At Rolex, mother-of-pearl is never artificially colored.

Instead, particular know-how and skill are devoted

For more info on this watch, please visit Rolex.com

LUDO An icon of the 1930s An icon of the 1930s, The story of the Ludo bracelet is intertwined with that of the Van Cleef & Arpels family. Created in 1934, it was baptized with the nickname of Louis – the youngest of the Arpels brothers.

The Ludo bracelet is shaped like a belt; distinguished by its flexible mesh, it is punctuated by a bucklelike clasp, set with precious stones. It has renewed itself over the years in a multitude of guises, while remaining

true to its original design.

Just as a belt adds structure to the silhouette and accentuates a slender waist, the Ludo bracelet highlights the graceful outline of a feminine wrist.

The Ludo bracelet illustrates one of the Maison’s key inspirations: the world of couture. Ever since its foundation, this theme has nourished Van Cleef & Arpels’ creativity, in jewels that reinterpret the allure of bows, the patterns of fabrics or the delicacy of lace.

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ONÅ NEW YORK GO TRAVEL SET This travel set contains three miniature versions of Hydrating Cream, Rejuvenating Serum and Revitalizing Eye Cream. It provides deep hydration on- the-go, whether you are packing this set in your weekender, carry on or a gym bag. $28 / www.Onanewyork.com

TULA DISCOVERY KIT This travel-friendly collection of four core items features all you need to see real results and nourish your skin. $52 / Tula.com

CHARLOTTE TILBURY PILLOW TALK LIPS DUO A limited-edition lip duo that is the ultimate secret weapon to reshape and resize the look of lips. $35 / Nordstom.com

CHI ONLINE ONLY ESSENTIALS TRAVEL KIT Essentials Travel Set includes: Travel Tourmaline Ceramic Hairstyling Iron Travel Hair Dryer, Compact Paddle Brush 44 Iron Guard Style & Stay Firm Hold Protecting Spray (2.6 oz)

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ATTENTION!

Combat boots for the win

Leopard print is surprisingly versatile Whether it be a dress shirt worn under your suit or a beachy button down, leopard print adds flare to a hanRed leopard swimming shorts are super stylish and can be very flattering for some!

Streetwear is another trendy way to incorporate the pattern into your wardrobe, try finding a leopard print bomber jacket or joggers. A lot of athletic shoe brands carry certain styles in leopard print as well so you can spice up your work-out attire as well.dful of looks.

If you’re new to leopard print, you might want to start with something subtle. Try finding a pair of Leopard print oxfords or sneakers. Oxfords can be dressed up easily but also have the ability to complete a casual look.

You can also go for a bold accessory, wear a leopard scarf or baseball hat. You can even invest in a leopard print wallet!

If you’re not the biggest fan of typical leopard print, there is monochrome and red leopard as well!

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Fall calls for pumpkin spice, flannels, and whipping out your favorite pair of combat boots!

The leather boot most commonly comes in shades of brown and black, which makes them an ideal fall stable. They compliment all the wonderful warm colors of the season. Combat boots are a masculine staple that have the ability to be versatile, so you can wear them to grab drinks with friends or to a family gathering! Try something new this fall and pair combat boots with slacks and your favorite dress shirt...maybe even sport a classy petticoat while you’re at it!

CAN YOU PULL OFF A MIRT?

Would you even want to?

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It wasn’t too long ago that Kanye West wearing a leather kilt became breaking news in the media. A man...in a leather skirt? It’s not as silly as it sounds. In fact, Kanye West pulled it off and so do lots of other men in the fashion world. But what about the everyday man who works a 9-5 office job or your car mechanic... or you? There is a possibility you could rock a Mirt and you don’t even know it! You don’t have to be a male model or famous fashion icon to find out. When it comes to rocking a Mirt, the most important accessory is your

attitude. You have to radiate confidence that you know you look good because let’s face it, confidence is key with any look. In order to make others believe in your new fashion escapade, you must first be a believer yourself.

Why would you want to wear a skirt? To spice up your usual aesthetic? To experience a new level of comfort in your clothes or even...in yourself? We all get bored of everyday routines, so add some excitement into your day by trying a new look. You might be pleasantly surprised.

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By Khadejah Khan We all know that one person who says, “I eat what I want and then just work it off at the gym,” and then proceeds to stuff their face with pizza, tacos, and cheeseburgers. But is there any truth to out-exercising a crappy diet?

In short: NO. Working out like a monster is not going to counteract a bad diet, it’ll only make it harder for you to achieve your fitness goals.

Different foods have good and bad side effects toward various parts of the body. Healthy foods contribute essential nutrients which impact our skin, sleeping patterns, and joints, for example. Dense foods that are rich in calories but low in healthy nutrients can make us feel groggy and bloated (think Popeye versus Garfield). So if you’re regularly eating junk foods like fries and doughnuts, heading to the gym for 45-60 minutes is not going to work off your Wendy’s 4 for $4 either. Instead, it gets stored as fat and disrupts your #gainz.

Perhaps the only people who can justify a bad diet are pro athletes.

They require an enormous amount of caloric fuel because they burn off the intake with frequent exercise and high intensity workouts, aka energy output. For the average person, it’s a lot harder to work off your caloric intake, no matter how much we believe we live at the gym and breath exercise. Unless you’re training to be the new Michael Phelps or a linebacker at the next Superbowl, there’s no rationale for unlimited breadsticks at Olive Garden.

Having a bad diet and keeping your physique may have worked when you were in high school, but that’s not the case once you pass 25. Your metabolic rate, or how quickly you burn calories or fat, is at its highest in your teens and early 20s, even if you didn’t exercise regularly, meaning, eating fast food during your lunch block was fine and dandy whether or not you had track practice later. However, everyone’s metabolic rate is different and determined by genetics, and as we get older our metabolism slows. Such is life, unfortunately.

So what about that person we all know who believes they can have their cake and eat it, too? One: they might be lucky and have a high metabolic rate (try not to let that jealousy get to you). Two (and most likely): they’re not going to see the results they want. Having bottomless fries at Red Robin then working it off didn’t cancel out the fries; it just made it more difficult to lose. Therefore a regular diet high in bad fats and sugars will constantly get in the way of your gym goals. It’s unreasonable to quit an entire diet cold-turkey. But in small ways, the key is to make smart food choices that when stored are healthy for us and give us good nutrients, but will also be “easier” to work off.

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Plant Based Diet Chat

with Head of Nutrition for Huel, James Collier B Y D A N A D A M AT O

So you’ve been thinking about switching to a plant based diet, but are unsure of how sufficient it is to your overall health and nutrition. I’m excited to have had a plant based diet chat with head of nutrition for Huel, James Collier. James has over 26 years of experience working in nutrition and dietetics, including seven years as a Clinical Dietitian in the National Health Service (NHS), where he worked with patients with a range of medical ailments and food intolerances. James also provides advice to top level bodybuilders and strength athletes, as well as regular gym goers on their nutritional needs for optimum performance. Continue reading to learn more about James’ work and how he thinks a plant based diet can fuel your healthy lifestyle.

Can you begin by explaining what Huel is and what its goal(s) is (are) as a company?

Huel’s mission is to make nutritionally complete, convenient, affordable food with minimum impact on animals and the environment.

Huel powder is made from six main raw food ingredients: oats, brown rice, pea, flaxseed, sunflower, and coconut - blended into powdered form and usually mixed with water.

How did you get started with Huel and what is your current role?

I became one of the co-founders of Huel when Julian Hearn approached me in 2014 with an idea – to create a nutritionally complete meal in shake format that contained a balance of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and fats, as well as all essential vitamins and minerals required for a complete meal. Within two weeks, I had developed the first version of Huel powder.

My role at Huel is Head of Nutrition, and I lead the team of nutritionists. We continue to develop the formulas for the brand’s growing product range. Huel has been on an aggressive growth path since launch in 2015. We’ve introduced a variety of new products and flavors to meet customer tastes and preferences. We now sell over 1.5 million meals per month to customers 52

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from over 80 countries. It’s a really exciting time for us – we’ve recently achieved 50 million meals consumed by ‘Hueligans.’

Can you provide details about why a plant based diet is sufficient for our everyday health?

A plant based diet is a diet that consists mainly of foods from plants. Such foods include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. Animal products are minimal, if any.

A misconception with plant based eating is that it is not easy to consume the same quality of nutrients found in meat such as protein, iron, and vitamin B12. This is incorrect. It is possible to achieve the recommended vitamins and minerals through plant based eating. By focusing on plants as your main food source, you may actually find your plate will include a greater variety of nutrients.

There are many reasons why people eat a plant based diet, including environmental, ethical, and health concerns. I am not suggesting to eliminate meat from a person’s diet completely; however, reducing meat and animal food consumption is one of the quickest and simple ways an individual can reduce their carbon footprint.

Taking the time to plan your meals is key. I recommend making small changes over time.

For example, start by eating one plant based meal a day. This will be easier to stick with rather than making large, unsustainable changes overnight.

Would someone have to eat more to obtain a sufficient amount of protein and vitamins if they switched to a plant based diet?

Plant based eating provides a number of health benefits (and it’s good for the environment too).

It’s important to ensure that with a plant based diet, you can get the recommended amounts of all nutrients. Taking the time to plan will also make plant based eating achievable.

Eat a variety of foods, especially different

color foods, as these contain different levels of nutrients. For example, the phytonutrient lycopene, which is an antioxidant that protects against cell damage and gives tomatoes its red color. Other carotenoids also act as antioxidants and give fruit and vegetables their orange and yellow colors; for example, carrots.

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in helping the body produce red blood cells and is perceived as tricky to get enough of with a plant based diet.

The good news is it need not be. As a start, try incorporating plant based milks that are that are fortified with B12, as well as calcium and vitamin D. Cereals, meat alternatives, and some soy products are often fortified with B12 too. Taking a B12 supplement also rids any concerns.

Ensure adequate omega-3 consumption. If oily fish is not part of your eating plan, then foods such as walnuts, soy products, and flaxseed are ways to obtain a good intake of omega-3s.

Flaxseed is one of Huel’s six main ingredients and is rich in the omega-3 essential fatty acid ALA. Omega-3 fats are generally low in a Western diet and adequate omega-3 consumption is crucial to support cardiovascular health.

Keep your intake of iron up. Iron is not just found in meat food sources. Dark leafy greens, nuts, and dried fruits are great sources of iron.

Iron is crucial for oxygen transport, cognitive function, and the immune system. Iron from plant sources can be harder to absorb, but again, there’s no need to worry: iron absorption can also be increased by the presence of vitamin C, which is found in lots of fruits and vegetables such as oranges and peppers. It’s where the idea of having orange juice with breakfast comes from – to increase the absorption of iron that is in breakfast cereals.

There are many protein-rich foods available to a plant based diet, for example beans, lentils, soy products, hummus, nuts, and seeds. There are misconceptions about plant-based proteins in that people claim that they are inferior to meat, eggs, and dairy proteins, which isn’t the case. Although the amino acid profile of a single plant based protein source may be inferior to an

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A MISCONCEPTION WITH PLANT BASED EATING IS THAT IT IS NOT EASY TO CONSUME THE SAME QUALITY OF NUTRIENTS FOUND IN MEAT SUCH AS PROTEIN, IRON, AND VITAMIN B12.

animal protein, this is easy to get around simply by combining more than one source of plant protein in a meal. For example, beans and rice both contain good amounts of protein.

How does a plant based diet support an athlete or someone trying to gain muscle mass?

For athletic performance and muscle-building you need a good intake of all nutrients, especially protein and carbs. As described above, you can get a good protein intake with sufficient amounts of all the essential amino acids through combining protein-rich foods at a meal, like beans and rice, or nuts and seeds. Moreover, an adequate intake of starchy carbohydrate foods – like rice, pasta, oats, potatoes, sweet potatoes – reduces the need for such a high protein intake.

How does it support everyday health, even for those who aren’t athletes or want to gain muscle?

Is there anything else you’d like to add on about why a plant based diet is sufficient for athletes?

Diets rich in plant foods provide a number of nutrients that have health benefits. For example, fruits, oats, and pulses are rich in soluble fibers with benefits to cardiovascular health. Meals rich in fiber also typically support a steady blood glucose level, as long as they are also low in overly-processed carbs, like sugar. Plus antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients are found in plant foods, including vitamins C and E, selenium, and carotenoids as discussed above.

Athletes do require more nutrition than nonathletes. This applies to all nutrients – vitamins, minerals, fiber, fat, as well as carbs and protein.

The key is to eat a wide range of different foods: tree fruits, berries, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, grains, and oils. Oils – due to their energy-density – can be the athlete’s friend as long as they are the right oils supplying healthy fats; great oils include coconut oil, canola oil, the right type of sunflower oil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Diets containing too much meat have been linked to bowel cancer, and diets rich in fiber have been shown to massively lower the risk, so there are obvious benefits here.

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IN THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE, THERE IS…

BACK PAIN?

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B Y D AW N H A R R I S S H E R L I N G , M . D . , F. A . C . P.

As Hurricane Dorian came barreling towards the coast in early September, Floridians braced for what could have been a category 5 storm. All across the state, we lugged pallets of water, hauled outdoor furniture in, and hoisted sheets of metal and wood onto windows to try to protect our homes. Ultimately and thankfully, Dorian did not bring destruction to our external structures.

Sadly, though, it may have to our internal ones. You, or perhaps your friends and neighbors, may be walking a little differently post-storm scare. It turns out that all of that lugging, hauling, and hammering wrought havoc on the backs of your fellow Floridians.

Back pain is one of the most common conditions for which people seek medical attention, and simple, unexpected movements can bring on painful strains.

But like a hurricane, it is much wiser to prepare and protect ourselves before the event rather than trying to repair the damage afterwards. Just as we fortify our homes in advance of the storm, we need to strengthen our backs to hold steady when one of our most important structures is called upon to do tasks as mundane as lifting laundry baskets or as challenging as putting up shutters.

If you’ve ever had a bad back strain, odds are good that you were referred for physical therapy. And odds are also good that the physical therapy helped.

Perhaps you sought alternative therapies for the back pain such as chiropractic care or acupuncture. In that case, the odds are equally good that these treatments helped too. In studies of therapies for acute back pain, it turns out massage, chiropractic, physical therapy, and acupuncture all provide relief for a few weeks to months. In severe cases, spinal injections may work well. And then they all seem to wear off. In one recent study, most of the participants were back (yes, I did that on purpose) to where they started after one year.

It is clearly better to not injure our backs in the first place. So, what can we do to protect ourselves? The answer is simple to suggest but harder to commit to— we need to strengthen our cores. Think of your core as the muscles around your middle. It’s your abdominal wall and also the lesser known muscles surrounding your spine. These need to be both strong like shutters and flexible like palm tree trunks. It means strengthening exercises like planks and lifting need to be accompanied by stretching exercises specifically targeted to the spine and its surrounding structures.

Physical therapists routinely prescribe these exercises and personal trainers who have done extra study around caring for backs can be a great resource too.

For the DIYers, the Mayo Clinic website offers a great series of exercises with step-by-step instructions and pictures.

The catch is, unlike hurricane preparation, there is no season for back building. Like brushing our teeth, the exercises are best done daily, or even twice a day (note: definitely brush your teeth at least twice a day).

But also, unlike hurricane preparation, it need not take hours. Just five or ten minutes of core stretching and strengthening a day can mean reducing or eliminating days or weeks of future pain. If you wait until you’ve hurt yourself, it’s so much harder to bounce back (yup, I did it again).

Dr. Sherling is a general internist and assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. She is the author of several academic articles, a book chapter on diabetes prevention, and a medical thriller, Not Quite Dead.

Website: dawnharrissherling.com Twitter: @dharrissherling

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The Groomster Manicure Set Mini-manicure set packaged in a convenient embossed leather-like case is perfect for taking care of the hand’s needs, whether at home or on the road. Comes complete with all the tools a guy would need to clean, file, cut and maintain his nails.

Even includes an ear cleaner, and were still trying to figure out why. $15 / Groominglounge.com

CLEAN TOES LUSH T FOR TOES Stop stinky feet before they happen by soaking up moisture with absorbent powders and staying fresh with powerful tea tree and lime essential oils. Get some T for Toes and sprinkle into shoes, or directly on your feet before you put your socks on. $8 / Lushusa.com

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Tips on having clean, attractive hands & feet, gents!

Whether you want to admit it or not, nails are very important in hygiene, and overall looks.

If you think people aren’t paying attention to your hands, you’re wrong. So here are some tips on keeping your hands, nails and feet looking groomed always.

First things first, it all starts in the shower. Use a nail brush to loosen and remove any dirt under your nails. This will be much easier to do if your skin is soft and wet from the shower. For a deeper clean, invest in a pumice stone that will scrub away the hard and dead skin. If you regularly run, jog, or enjoy active sports then you may find that this also forms on the side of your feet and around your toes. Remove this as much as possible and as often as possible.

Now it’s time to trim the nails. It is important that you don’t cut too short. Always avoid cutting into the nail bed. If your preference is to have zero white of the nail, that’s ok, but anything shorter is too short. Also, you could cut/hurt yourself if you cut your nails too short, and that can lead to infections.

Another tip for nails is keeping them smooth. As far as how to shape them, that’s up to you. But you should always file your nails after you cut them.

You want to make sure you smooth out any sharp edges or corners to prevent scratches or snagging on your clothes. Nails that are not filed are also prone to breakage.

Don’t be afraid to go to a salon. It is not just for girls, and if you feel more comfortable with having someone else take care of your hands and feet, then definitely go to a salon; they are the experts!

Also, lotion up, boys. Making sure your skin on your hands and feet is hydrated is very important for your skin’s health and for not looking ashy.

Cracked skin can cause bleeding, among other things that will cause discomfort.

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CELEBRITY SOUP

LUXURY BRAND AMBASSADORS

THEN & NOW

Though luxury brands are getting older, their celebrity ambassadors are getting younger.

By Riesa Pascal

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CELEBRITY SOUP

In the rise of social media, times have certainly changed when it comes to celebrity endorsements and brand ambassadors. Luxury labels used to fight over having Hollywood’s most mature and sophisticated celebrities as the face of their brand, but those days seem to be over as more and more labels are trading in established celebrity partners for young millennial influencers who can help them reach younger consumers.

BULGARI Italian brand Bulgari is famous for its glamorous gemstone jewellery, luxury watches, perfumes and leather goods. Actresses Rachel Weisz and Julianne Moore both starred in sensual campaigns for the luxury label when they were in their 40s and 50s. Nearly 10 years later, the brand opted for a much younger face in 21-year-old model Bella Hadid who helped push their Roman Night fragrance and fall/winter 2017 accessories collection. Since then, Bulgari has went on to introduce their youngest brand ambassador to date in 15-year-old model and songwriter Koki who is the daughter of celebrated Japanese actor and singer Takuya Kimura.

ESTÉE LAUDER American cosmetics company Estée Lauder is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrances and more. British actress Elizabeth Hurley landed her first modelling job at 29 years old when she partnered with the prestigious brand and she remained the face of Estée Lauder until 2001 when she was 36-years-old. In 2014, 19-year-old Kendall Jenner was brought on board as a noticeably younger brand ambassador than previous faces for the label. Then in 2018, model Karlee Kloss joined the growing list of Estée Lauder ambassadors and became the new face of the 72-year-old brand at 25-years-old.

DIOR French luxury goods company Christian Dior has worked with a number of famed celebrities to help push their renowned label. From 2006 to 2010, Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci appeared in numerous Dior campaigns promoting cosmetics, fragrances and handbags.

The fact that she was in her late 40s didn’t seem to be an issue, but over the next decade the brand’s faces have gotten noticeably younger. In 2015, 27-year-old Rihanna partnered with the brand for the first Dior campaign to feature a celebrity of colour and earlier this year, Dior named 21-yearold British singer Jorja Smith their brand new global makeup ambassador.

TAG HEUER In 2012, 40-year-old Cameron Diaz lent her star power to Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer and became the celebrity face of their new line of Link Lady watches. Her campaign ads were a picture of sophistication, much like those of Uma Thurman when she became a Tag Heuer brand ambassador in 2005 at 35-years-old. The Tag Heuer brand has continued to work with a variety of familiar faces over the years including 26-year-old British model and actress Cara Delevingne. Cara became the face of multiple Tag Heuer campaigns including a 2015 ad that saw her posing with a real lion cub for which she received intense criticism from animal rights groups. As a result, Cara auctioned off her watch to raise funds for wildlife in Africa and last year she returned to the Tag Heuer brand for a new wildlife photoshoot with a lion at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa.

to the “original brand ambassador” for Hubert de Givenchy. The French house has recently announced that 26-year-old superstar Ariana Grande will front its winter 2019 campaign not only as herself, but also as an homage to a modern day Audrey Hepburn.

CHANEL Perhaps one of the most drastic evolutions in terms of celebrity endorsements has come from Chanel. In the 80s, French model and style icon Ines de la Fressange became the first to ever sign an exclusive contract with Chanel and she remained the face of the brand until 1989 at 32-years-old. The label has since turned to a variety of other Hollywood stars and in 2016, Karl Lagerfeld named young starlet Willow Smith as a new face for the French fashion house. The 15-year-old daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith landed several campaigns with the luxury brand and made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Chanel’s fall 2016 show. Fortunately, there’s still hope for the more seasoned celebrities looking to partner with the brand as 45-year-old Oscarwinning actress Penélope Cruz was chosen to become the new Chanel ambassador in 2018.

GIVENCHY The iconic French luxury fashion and perfume house was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. The most famous ambassador of the brand, who also happened to be the first, was Audrey Hepburn. Hubert and Audrey stuck with each other through seven films from 1954 to 1987 including Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Audrey was 58-years-old during her last on screen endorsement of the luxury brand, but a much younger face is about to pay homage

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SARA BAREILLES Amidst The Chaos Tour

By Courtney Caggiano

Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is bringing her Amidst The Chaos Tour to Orlando’s Amway Center on November 24.

Along with Bareilles’ fan-favorite hits and chart-topping anthems, such as “Love Song,” “Brave,” and “Gravity,” her 2019 tour celebrates her fifth full-length album, “Amidst The Chaos,” which stands as the singer’s first solo album since 2013’s “The Blessed Unrest.”

After the groundbreaking critical acclaim of her Broadway musical “Waitress,” the songstress has returned to her own musical pursuits with a fierce comeback album that has redefined and reimagined her voice and identity as both an artist and a visionary. Released on April 5, “Amidst The Chaos” hearkens back to Bareilles’ signature soulful sound while bringing new edge and energy to the singer’s latest tracks.

With a charming collection of style and genre, “Amidst The Chaos” reveals Bareilles’ skillful musicianship and lyrical mastery, as each song depicts a dedication to both musical literacy and emotional understanding. The artist’s sophisticated and dynamic instrumentation combined with heart-wrenching lyrics that identify with music fans across the globe make “Amidst The Chaos” one of Bareilles’ most unforgettable records to date.

You won’t want to miss Sara Bareilles’ Orlando tour stop as she showcases tracks from “Amidst The Chaos,” crowd-pleasing numbers from her previous albums, and standing-ovation-worthy selections from “Waitress,” all while adding depth and life to your favorite of Sara’s songs. From Bareilles’ powerhouse vocals shining brightly from behind the piano to the elegant and emotive ambiance of the singer’s stage design, the Amidst the Chaos Tour is sure to be a wondrous autumn night for Central Florida’s music lovers.

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IN THE KNOW

HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE AM I COVERED? As another Florida Hurricane season comes to a close and we approach the end of the year, it is a good time to take stock of your insurance policies and any deficiencies that may be present. After a loss has occurred, it is too late to adjust coverage. Therefore, it is important to be proactive regarding your knowledge of the value of your home and its contents to better understand if unexpected losses will fall under existing insurance coverage.

Understanding Hurricane Insurance and the Applicable Deductibles

Mark NeJame

John W. Zielinski

John W. Zielinski, Senior Civil Litigation Partner & Mark NeJame jointly contributed to this article

By Florida statute, the application of hurricane deductibles is triggered by windstorm losses resulting only from a hurricane declared by the National Weather Service. Hurricane deductibles are the amount that a homeowner is obligated to pay before the insurance company has an obligation to pay for damages due to a loss associated with a hurricane.

Hurricane deductibles apply for damage that occurs from the time a hurricane watch or warning is issued for any part of Florida, up to 72 hours after such a watch or warning ends and anytime hurricane conditions exist throughout the state.

Hurricane deductibles and their triggers are set by law and are the same for the private, or regular market, as well as Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (CPIC), the state-run program which provides property insurance to consumers. The hurricane deductible applies only once during a hurricane season. All insurers must offer a hurricane deductible of $500, 2 percent, 5 percent and 10 percent of the policy dwelling or structure limits. The percentages are based on the total value of the home.

Before the hurricane strikes, it is important to know your deductible or adjust it if you want the insurance company to pay more for your losses.

Be sure to investigate loss mitigation discounts or credits due for taking steps to reduce the level of risk at your home. A new (or newer) roof will work to reduce future insurance cost. Search for and obtain a wind mitigation inspection report. The cost is not great for an inspection, but can result in the savings of hundreds, if not thousands, in insurance cost. The credits due for reducing risk are applied to property insurance premiums. Keep in mind that these discounts are available for personal and commercial residential property only.

The CPIC (Citizens), Florida’s state-run insurer of last resort will insure new homeowners in high-risk

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areas and others who cannot find coverage in the open private market. Under Florida law, Citizens may write a new insurance policy only if no comparable private market coverage is available or comparable private market policy premiums are more than 15 percent higher than a comparable Citizens policy.

The Florida Market Assistance Program is a free referral service designed to match consumers who cannot find property insurance with Florida-licensed agents and insurers who are writing new business. Each of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, CPIC (Citizen’s) and Florida Market Assistance Program maintain websites where a homeowner can research issues.

HomeOwner’s Insurance Wellness Check It is recommended that every homeowner annually review insurance coverage to anticipate potential losses.

Speak with your insurance agent when questions arise. Many policies don’t cover specific valuable items unless the items are listed in detail with the insurance company by a Rider. The items included will need current appraisals or receipts to verify the purchase.

Photograph your valuables that are included in your list of items that will be covered. This could include jewelry, art pieces and expensive dining settings. Save receipts/appraisals by photograph or scanning into computer zipdrives. For expensive items, keep a copy or zipdrive off the site of the property (possibly using a safe deposit box at your local Bank).

Many policies do not cover simple losses of property.

If you drop a ring down the sink or it is flushed down the toilet accidentally, it may not be a covered loss.

Discuss with your agent to make certain that valuables are covered from every day types of losses beyond what we all think of as covered events, such as theft or fire losses.

If your property has an alarm system or other mitigating conditions to reduce the risk of theft or fire, it is possible that discounts are available. Always check with your insurance agent for discounts.

Finally, you can adjust your deductibles to reduce cost of insurance, but understand that when you raise the deductible to lessen the insurance cost burden, it will increase the Owner’s contribution to a loss if that should occur.

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ORLANDO’S FIVE STAR REALTORS

ORLANDO’S

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Our mission at Orlando Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Orlando’s Five Star Realtors are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. This is an ongoing campaign and we ask you to cast your vote/suggestion for your favorite professional in our city at OrlandoStyleMagazine.com.

The following pages exhibit this issue’s Orlando’s Five Star Realtors.

Premier Realty Partners

Edward Johnston Group

Kim Arena, P.A.

Shelby Norwich

Micki Blackburn

Simon Simaan

Jenn Carlisle

Patricia Sullivan

Jean Gillen & Associates

Ken Teixeira

Danny Hilwa P.A.

The Yao Team

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EXCEPTIONAL customer service and negotiating skills

OVER 30 YEARS of combined experience in the local market

OVER 150M in team sales in 2018

ZILLOW 5/5 Stars - 76 reviews

T O P P R ODU C I N G A G EN TS At Premier Realty Partners, you will have a team of Orlando’s three top-producing sales agents working jointly to market and sell your property.

Founders: (L to R) Steve Healy, Chocky Burks, Matt Tomaszewski

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KIM ARENA, P.A.

Exceptional Service Paired With Award-Winning Results

Kim Arena is among the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Associates Worldwide,

and there’s good reason for her consistent success: Her commitment to her clients’ complete satisfaction, joined with years of experience and vast market knowledge.

“I work very hard for all my clients, treating each sale or purchase as if it were my own,” Kim says.

Combine her extraordinary customer service with her expertise and its obvious why Kim is among the Top 100 Realtors in Orlando and is one of an elite few to be honored with the Five Star rating for customer satisfaction.

A 25 year resident of Orlando, Kim’s drive for excellence, attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, impeccable ethics and professional manner has made her the go to Realtor for the most discerning clients. In her quest to stay on top of her industry and hone her business skills, Kim has earned the titles of Luxury Home Specialist, Certified Negotiation and Marketing Specialist, Relocation Specialist, and Accredited Home Staging Specialist.

“Kim Arena did a truly outstanding, over the top job of assisting us in selling our Home. She provided data and really helped us set the right price. The net result was a perfect transaction that closed on schedule and no issues for the full list price. Kim’s hard work made everyone a winner in this deal.” ~Mr. & Mrs. Carryl S.~

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She has been so successful at helping her clients achieve their real estate goals that they highly recommend her to their friends and business associates. Over 95 percent of her business comes from referrals. “That is a huge honor for me and one I do not take lightly,” she says.

“For most people your home is one of your largest assets and I thank all my clients and future clients for entrusting me with the sale or purchase of their home.”

Kim Arena, P.A. Global Luxury Specialist 407-701-1621 TheKimArenaTeam.com

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MICKI BLACKBURN Micki Blackburn Realty

I love Real Estate; It has been very good to me and to many, many other people.

It’s a fair industry, because you really do get back what you put into it. This said by, I’ve been selling Real Estate in South Lake County, Sumter and West Orange counties since 1972 and my only regret is that I didn’t start it earlier in life.

Micki Blackburn Realty has three offices, located in Clermont, Mascotte and Webster with thirty two agents and three administrative staff members and it all works wonderfully.

Many of my agents have been with me for over 20 years and we’ve become like a family. We have shared so much together thought the years both good and bad. I have made good friends thought the years because of this industry and now I am selling not only to them, but to the next generation. It’s been really fun!

Micki loves to see people succeed and enjoys the success of all of her agents. My advice to new Realtors…is to find a good company, to work with and stay there! Many times Realtors hurt themselves by frequently changing companies and offices too often. The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. Just fertilize and water on your own side of the fence and you will grow. Throughout the years Micki has learned that being honest and ethical is crucial in having an enduring business. Give back to your community and to your customers. Check in on your customers, send cards, and remind your customers who you are.

450 E. Highway 50, Ste. 1, Clermont, FL 34711 | P: 352-394-6611 | www.mickirealty.com | Micki@MickiRealty.com

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JENN CARLISLE Broker Associate / Weichert, Realtors Jenn Carlisle began selling real estate in the Orlando market in 2006 and quickly rose to the top 2% of all Orlando Realtors. She is a Top Ten Volume Producer in the state of Florida and a Top 100 Volume Producer in the nation for her company Weichert, Realtors. As a former high school teacher, she knows the value of education and holds many designations and certifications, including the prestigious Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) and the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), which is held by fewer than 2% of Realtors nationwide. She is also Relocation Certified, an Accredited Buyers Representative, a Certified Short Sale Professional and holds her Broker’s License.

Coming into the industry as the market was taking a downturn, Jenn wasn’t afforded the luxury of having business handed to her and accepted the challenge of a difficult business environment. She grew her business through hosting open houses, knocking on doors and developing lasting relationships with her clients. But don’t take our word for how wonderful she is, here’s what others have said about her: “Jenn is amazing! Being first time home buyers, she helped us with every step along the way and answered every silly question we had! She was available by text, phone, and email quicker than I would expect. We appreciated everything she did for us from beginning to end.” ~ Cassie and Alex S. “Jenn was the listing agent for a property I was interested in back in 2015.

My credit wasn’t high enough to purchase anything at that time, but over the years Jenn kept in touch with me. She regularly sent me listings in my area via email. By summer 2017 I was back on my feet financially and Jenn set me up with several viewings. Even with the hurricane bearing down on us right in the middle of the contract phase, Jenn kept her cool and a month later I own a home! I’d recommend Jenn to anyone searching for an experienced and savvy realtor!” ~ Mark A. “Jenn helped me sell my first house. I did not know what to expect of this process as I had never been through it before, but she helped make every step of the way much easier with thorough communication and patience. From her presentation of what selling my house would look like through her company to actual listing and professional photographs to scheduling showings to contracts/inspection/ appraisal and finally to closing, she was always there in a very organized manner. She goes above and beyond requirements to make sure everyone is happy and does whatever she can to make a sale work out for the seller.” ~ Stephanie S. If you’re looking for a Realtor who goes beyond your expectations and treats you as family, then Jenn Carlisle is the optimal choice. She wakes up each morning focused on helping you achieve your real estate goals and works tirelessly to help you accomplish them.

163 E Morse Blvd., #100, Winter Park, FL 32789 | P: 407-617-5597 | Jenn@JennCarlisleHomes.com | www.JennCarlisle.MyHomeHQ.biz

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JEAN GILLEN & ASSOCIATES The Realty Doctors Jean Gillen has been a Realtor since 1979 and specializes in Investment Real Estate. This type of real estate has made more people millionaires than any other investment vehicle.

“Brick & Mortar is not only for large investors”, says Gillen, who consistently sells over 200 units a year. “37% of all US residents rent where they live. Of that, Mom and Pop investors account for more than a whopping 34% of the ownership. Many investors are just not educated on the advantages of buying and renting both single family and multifamily homes.” says Gillen.

Jean spends a lot of time speaking though out the country and internationally explaining the benefits ownership of rental real estate. Teaming up with multiple trusted builders throughout Central Florida helps to maintain her inventory to satisfy her investors’ demand. Gillen hopes to increase her “units sold” to over 400 in 2020 by partnering with more builders and developers in the Central Florida area.

Gillen has 2 sons in related businesses. Tom Weclew, who owns and operates The Realty

Medics, one of the largest residential property management companies in Central Florida.

And Steve Weclew, CFO of an HOA company with over 35,000 doors under management who has now expanded into Solar projects.

Gillen prides herself on being creative, and specializes in finding opportunities that most Realtors have never heard of. Jean is part of many investment groups and has been interviewed by the best in the industry! This coming year Opportunity Zones, single family residences, and quads (4 unit buildings) will be her focus- not to mention teaching investors about bonus depreciation!

Gillen says “It is very exciting and extremely rewarding to help an investor. Whether it be their 1st or their 100th investment.

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DANNY HILWA P. A.

Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Danny Hilwa has a unique passion for Orlando, having lived in the area for 42 years since he was 3 years old. Attending Park Maitland, Trinity Prep and Rollins College he has watched Central Florida develop from a small town into the magnificent city that it is today.

He has been licensed for 19 years specializing in high-end luxury properties, gaining intense experience with a proven track record of results with top sales and numerous awards throughout his career. Danny has earned the top producer award in his office every year and is in the top percent of agents in Orlando. He is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and is fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Danny believes that the key to this industry is loyalty and treating each client like family rather than as a transaction, many agents preach this but rarely follow through. As a result, he is proud and humbled to have an amazing reputation built by repeat clients and referrals using very little self-advertising. He is committed to his family and feels his upbringing is the foundation of his ability. In fact Danny and his wife Diana live in the same neighborhood as his parents and brother, which he feels is his biggest blessing.

Danny has over $95 million in personal sales that he has solely earned.

Starting way before the real estate boom, enduring the crippling 5 year recession and continuing to grow in the new technology driven market of

today Danny thrives in the mindset that Real Estate is an ever changing industry. He has developed amazing skills in the art of negotiation because all the postcards and commercials mean nothing if your agent does not understand that the core of real estate is raw and strategic negotiation. The general public does not realize that agents often combine their sales figures together in ads and postcards to show an impressive amount in an attempt to lure your business. Many do the same when representing “combined years of experience.” Always remember that even the best surgeon can only do so many procedures without sacrificing the quality and attention to each patient. Also remember that you will truly only be hiring ONE agent to represent you, even in the largest office you really only work with one agent. Danny urges you to find the agent, not the office, who will give you the attention you need and deserve to make the process work in your best interest. Find the agent that will advise you what is best for you and your family Not what is best for their pocketbook.

As a resident of Vizcaya, Danny specializes solely in Dr. Phillips, Windermere and Lake Nona, with 100 percent of his sales in these areas he knows and loves. He is truly honored to be able to be a part of Orlando’s growth and would love the opportunity to represent you and your family.

Considering his humility and dedication to the luxury market and Danny’s love for Orlando, his motto remains the same from the day he started two decades ago: “The one thing money will never buy you is class!

Millennium Homes Realty, LLC | 1220 S. Bumby Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 | 407-808-5252 | www.dannyhilwa.com

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The Art of Real Estate

Edward Johnston Group Selling Iconic Central Florida No Size Too Big or Small Sampling Below of a few properties closed within the last year

Dexter’s – Thornton Park / Winter Park

Angebilt

Mills/ 50

Specialize in Residential, Land, Office Building Retail, Warehouses, 1031 Exchanges, and Developer Assistant Programs

Lake Copeland

2015-16 “Top Producer” - Orlando Regional Realtors Association 2015 “Highest Grossing Team - Edward Johnston Group” - Exit Realty Florida 2016 “Reader’s Choice Award” Orlando Style Magazine 2016 “#1 in Sales Volume” - Exit Realty Central 2017 “5 Star Realtor Award” – Orlando Style Magazine 2017 Orlando Magazine “All Star Realtor” 2018 “Presidential Award” – Coldwell Banker 2018 “5 Star Realtor Award” - Orlando Style Magazine 2019 #1 Ranked Agent Per Volume SOLD – Real Producers 1st Quarter 2019 “5 Star Realtor Award” – Orlando Style Magazine Certified Gold Key Realtor

400 S. Park Ave Ste 210, Winter Park FL 32789

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SHELBY

NORWICH Shelby has been in Real Estate for over 18 years and has been on of the top five producers at Olde Town Brokers for the last seven years. A Florida native, Shelby was born and raised in Cocoa Beach. She attended the University of Central Florida where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications, and then her Masters in Liberal Studies from Rollins College.

Her passion for people and her profound interest in the art of negotiation has led Shelby to a successful career in Real Estate. Shelby draws her inspiration from three pioneers who were instrumental in the revitalization of Downtown Orlando – Craig Ustler, Steve Kodsi and Phil Rampy.

Shelby focuses her attention mainly to the parks of Orlando – Thornton Park, Delaney Park, College Park, Baldwin Park & Winter Park – and says she truly enjoys connecting with people, where every day is different and every transaction is a new challenge.

Playing a major role in generating substantial growth to the Downtown Orlando area, Shelby was deeply involved in the development of three instrumental high-rises from the ground up. She contributed to the growth of ZOM Residential where she was the head leasing agent for The Waverly on Lake Eola.

Subsequently, she moved on to work for Historic Creations and was the Director of Sales for the luxury condo buildings The Sanctuary and Star Tower.

Realtor Olde Town Brokers 11 N Summerlin Ave. Suite 101 Orlando, FL 32801 C: 407-227-2838 O: 407-425-5069 F: 407-425-1485

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Shelby’s compassion for people and her community has contributed to her overall success. She is a huge supporter of local artists and the local art scene – serving on the Downtown Arts District Board (DAD) for six years. She was recently appointed to the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council.

She is also a Circle Member for the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center and has been on the Runway to Hope committee where she assists local children and their families who have been impacted by pediatric cancer for the last several years.

Shelby describes herself as enthusiastic, energetic and a hard worker. She was given the nickname “Penthouse Shelby” because she has sold most of the penthouses in the Downtown high-rises.

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SIMON SIMAAN

The Simon Simaan Group | Real Estate The Simon Simaan Group has more than 50+ years of combined real estate experience with over $160 Million Sold since its inception. Currently ranked Top 1% of Realtors in Central Florida with a 5 Star customer satisfaction rating on every sale. The group composes of extraordinary property specialists that are hardworking and determined with outstanding problem solving techniques and transparent communication skills. Knowledgeable with local, national, & international clientele and exceptional skills in contract negotiation gives Simon and his team an unquestionable edge in today’s real estate environment.

“Our savvy approach to residential sales and listings offers in-depth knowledge, a variety of specialties, and strong negotiating. We also utilize exquisite marketing paired with unparalleled service to showcase our homes.” Simon’s background as a General Contractor for an international construction company, brings a broad and in-depth knowledge of Buying and Selling a home.

Simon has an understanding of different cultures, having done business, traveled, and lived in many parts of the world. “We know that buying or selling real estate is a major event in people’s lives and we have the compassion and knowledge to help with this financial, legal, and emotional experience.” All of this is done with total confidentiality and proven results. The Simon Simaan Group is highly motivated and

always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that the deal is done correctly to the clients satisfaction. Simon believes in the importance of integrity and fairness by utilizing all available resources. In addition Simon, who is local to the area since 1985, has won numerous real estate awards, Best of Zillow designation, featured in notable publications, and earned a great reputation in real estate.

“I was not only impressed by Simon’s in-depth knowledge of the real estate market in Orlando, but also by the professional and knowledgeable way in which he carried out the whole process of selling my house. My phone calls and questions were responded to promptly, and he always explained very clearly and intelligently what was happening every step of the way.” -June K “I don’t know if words can express how amazing of a professional he is. He was somehow able to anticipate all of my needs and met every one of them.” -Tim L “Our experience with Simon Simaan as our realtor was excellent. Simon is caring, capable, professional, an exceptional communicator and always projected honesty and integrity. We highly recommend Simon Simaan as your realtor of choice if you are buying or selling a property in the Orlando.” -Stan & Diana P

The Simon Simaan Group | Real Estate | 407-558-1396 | simon@simonsimaan.com | www.simonsimaan.com

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PATRICIA SULLIVAN Broker Associate - Olde Town Brokers

Patricia Sullivan is a homegrown, fourth generation Orlando/Winter Park native and a graduate of Winter Park High School and the University of Central Florida where she earned a full academic scholarship. She holds a degree in Industrial Psychology and has a Florida Real Estate Brokers license.

She is a current candidate for CCIM.“I didn’t grow up thinking I was going to be in sales or real estate; I thought I would go to medical school or be a teacher.

But family members kept encouraging me saying I should get into real estate and that I could dominate the field if I gave it a chance. I’m so glad I ended up choosing real estate as there is no ceiling on how successful you can be regardless of age or gender, and I absolutely love helping people. I get immense satisfaction from every successful transaction.”

Patricia started her career in Real Estate in 1997 and joined a commercial firm in 2004. “When I was 24, I was recruited to work for an up and coming commercial brokerage and it was one of the most exciting and challenging positions I have had in my career. I worked directly with Billy Bishop and learned about sales volume, production, and marketing. One of the things I observed during those early years was how important relationships are and how important it is to focus on the long term effects of every transaction and not just the immediate closing.”

In 2007, she joined the Olde Town Brokers family of companies to focus more on the core of Orlando & Winter Park and to be able to sell Residential Investment Property. “I really have a passion for both residential and commercial real estate and to get the opportunity to work with Phil Rampy, Craig Ustler, and Tom Ustler was beyond exciting. I truly believe it is important to surround yourself with people you can learn from as technology, business, economics, and real estate is always evolving. Phil and Craig had this vision and enthusiasm for Orlando that was unparalleled and Tom’s experience is untouchable. Now I work directly with Phil and his sister Maria and we have so much passion for what we do every day.

It never feels like work.”

Now Patricia has a team including a buyers agent, marketing specialist, and transaction coordinator. She is known by her extensive client base as a “one stop shop” for all real estate related matters. She is a true “Deal Doctor” with an impeccable closing rate on her listings. She has extensive experience in the sale of Condominiums and Single Family Homes and also specializes and holds various designations in the sale of Multi-Family, Estate Listings, Office, Retail, and Mixed-Use Development.

She has consistently ranked in the Top 5 agents of Olde Town Brokers for sales. She has also been recognized by Orlando Magazine as a Top Orlando agent year after year and has been annually ranked as a Premier Orlando REALTOR, Real Estate Hot 100, Five Star Professional, 100 REALTOR Hall of Fame, and various investment real estate recognitions. She has sold and leased over $100,000,000 in real estate and easily participated in over 500 transactions.

In her spare time, Patricia enjoys her Winter Park home with her family and menagerie of rescued animals, mentoring children in foster care, traveling, being on the ocean and volunteering with animal rescue organizations.

“It’s been such a pleasure to work with Patricia for all these years. Watching her grow and be successful and now be recognized as one of Central Florida’s TOP REALTORS make me proud!” - Phil Rampy “Patricia is one of the most thorough Realtors in Orlando. It comes naturally, as her Great Grandmother was one of Orlando’s first female Real Estate Brokers. I completely trust her with all of my real estate needs.” - Ericka Dunlap “Patricia is a gem. She is smart, caring, open, and honest and kept us at ease throughout our home selling experience.

She is always available for questions or concerns and her professionalism is impressive.”

- Dan Martin “Patricia was very diligent and thoughtful during the entire real estate transaction which was so important in order to bring a complicated commercial transaction to close. -Lamont Garber

11 N. Summerlin Ave., Orlando, FL, 32801 | P: 407-425-5069 | www.oldetownbrokers.com

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KEN TEIXEIRA

Weichert, Realtors - Hallmark Properties Ken has over 24 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry. His ability to navigate our constantly changing real estate market- coupled with his sharp business acumen, fierce dedication and passion for real estate- has been proven year in and year out... he has been the company- wide Top Producer since 2009.

Ken attributes his success to vast market knowledge, unparalleled customer service and an unequaled commitment to his clients and their needs.

Here is what some of his clients have said: “Ken is honestly the best Realtor we have EVER had! He is knowledgeable, hard working, detail oriented and trustworthy. He has well exceeded our expectations on BOTH selling and buying our homes.”

“Ken’s simply the best in the business. His professionalism, attention to detail and kind demeanor made for a seamless sale of our home. In addition, Ken is well connected within the community to ensure all aspects of his client’s real estate needs are met.”

“We have bought and sold three houses and Ken has been the best agent we have dealt with hands down.”

“Detail! Attention to detail! This is what you will experience when working with Ken! It is pure luck to be so lucky to work with Ken. You will fall in love with your purchase, because he expects nothing less.”

“Ken is the standard by which all agents should be measured. From the beginning it was apparent he was a highly skilled and experienced career real estate agent.”

These qualities have led to many honors and awards: Ken has been the #1 agent in Florida and in the top 15 nation-wide for the entire Weichert Organization for the last 3 years. He is an eleven-time recipient of Weichert, Realtors’ highest national honor. It is his eleventh consecutive year to be named to Orlando Magazine’s HOT 100, his fourth consecutive year to be named one of OrlandoStyle Magazine’s Five Star Professionals In Real Estate and he is a multiple recipient of the Five Star Professional Best in Client Satisfaction Award. Ken is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and one of less than two percent of Realtors nationwide to hold the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. He is also Relocation Certified, working with Orlando’s top corporations and their transferees.

163 E. Morse Blvd., Suite 100, Winter Park, FL 32789 | P: 407-697-4946 | www.KenSellsOrlando.com

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THE YAO TEAM

Keller Williams Advantage II Realty Yien Yao is the Principle Agent and Team Leader of The Yao Team at Keller Williams Realty.

Yien has a background in medical science. Before he departed from UF College of Medicine to care for his ill father, he had earned the prestigious Perkins Award with a perfect 4.0 G.P.A. He carries that same excellence into real estate as he did in his academic past. Highly analytical and conscientious of excellence, he has distinguished himself in the real estate industry with his insights and analyses. He continues to place a high value on education, regularly attending classes to further his own knowledge, as well as teaching classes to his peers with the belief that a higher standard of practice is a benefit to the public. The classes Yien teaches are generally considered the most technical and difficult in the industry, including contracts, negotiations, market analysis, transaction management, and risk management.

Yien’s knowledge, ethics, and professionalism extend not just to his clients but also to the agents on the other side of every transaction. Over the years, Yien has had the pleasure of conducting business with hundreds of real estate agents, establishing a reputation of integrity and fair dealings.

His unique expertise is so highly valued by his organization that Yien serves as a consulting broker for Keller Williams Advantage II Realty.

From new licensees to seasoned top producers, Yien teaches and provides consultation to agents of all levels. He has become known as the “Agents’ Agent.”

With a growing clientele, primarily through word-of-mouth and personal referrals, Yien quickly became limited by the 24 hours in his day. He recruited his wife Alysa from her health care profession first, then carefully hand-picked a group of like-minded real estate professionals to help him care for his growing client base. The Yao Team was thus born. Instead of 8 working hours a day, Yien achieved the equivalency of 56 hours each day through the right partners. Each agent and support staff on The Yao Team working as an extension of Yien, with the same tireless pursuit of exceptional customer service and duty to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

The Yao Team is a boutique operation, consisting of 5 full-time agents and 2 support staff, bringing to the table a combined 70 years of residential real estate experience. This close-knit group has diverse backgrounds in medical, finance, banking, hospitality, marketing, and accounting fields.

Together they put all their skills and talents into serving their clients. The Yao Team implements a unique brand of specialization, which maximizes each member’s unique skills to create a smooth, efficient transaction and an elevated experience for each client.

We hope to have the pleasure of working with you.

Seller Team: 407-607-4320 Buyer Team: 407-408-6070

12301 Lake Underhill Rd., Ste. 111, Orlando, FL 32828 | P: 407-408-6070 | www.theyaoteam.com

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Dr. Cote is a premier periodontist and dental implant specialist in the Orlando, FL area. He is committed to delivering high quality care using the latest technology and most current research, while making his patients feel relaxed and comfortable.

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Dr. Cote is a Board Certified Periodontist and US Army veteran. He received in-depth specialty training through the US Army Residency Program at Fort Gordon, GA, and advancing to the rank of Major, he continued to reinforce his skills.

A Central Florida native, Dr. Cote was thrilled to return home and take over a thriving private practice in Altamonte Springs. At Cote Periodontics, he offers cutting-edge procedures such as the LANAP laser, which provides a successful, less painful alternative to traditional periodontal surgery, and intraoral scanning, which replaces the need for messy dental impressions with the swipe of a wand. The practice uses cone beam 3-dimentional imaging, aiding Dr. Cote in achieving more predictable treatment outcomes.

Additionally, Dr. Cote is credentialed in oral and IV sedation, ensuring his patients are comfortable during care.

A commitment to lifetime learning guarantees Dr. Cote’s patients are in the best hands. As a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology, he regularly attends their meetings and continuing education courses.

He is also a member of the Southern Academy of Periodontology and the

American Dental Association, is active in the Florida Dental Association House of Delegates, and is on the Board of Directors for the Dental Society of Greater Orlando.

Since its inception in 2017, Cote Periodontics has strived to make a positive impact on the community.

The office’s mission statement is “to transform the health, well being and smiles of our patients and to serve the people of Central Florida.”

Participating in the Basket Brigade of Central Florida, Dr. Cote, family and office team members assembled and hand-delivered Thanksgiving baskets to local residents in need. Cote Periodontics is also always thankful to serve lunch at the Arnold Palmer Hospital Ronald McDonald House and to participate in pumpkin decorating for their children’s hospital. Dr. Cote sponsors both the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando Men’s Night Out and Winter Park’s Methodist School for Early Education Fall Festival, proceeds from both going towards youth education. Last winter, Cote Periodontics sent out nearly 30 Christmas stockings to deployed active duty soldiers and veterans in the hospital. They also adopted 3 military families and fulfilled their Christmas wish lists.

Nominated Father of the Year for four years running by sons Rhett and Grey, Dr. Cote spends his free time with his wife, children and two wild terriers.

He is an avid reader, enjoys running and is a die-hard Gator fan.

195 W. Highland St., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 | P:407-865-6363 | www.coteperiodontics.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

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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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N northside

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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E eastside

W westside

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

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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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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 northside

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E eastside

W westside

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.

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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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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

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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

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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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