Henry Flagler: The Father of Modern-Day Florida
WEBSep 7, 2023 · The Early Days. Considered the man who industrialized Florida, Henry Morrison Flagler is to the railroad industry as John D. Rockefeller is to the oil industry. In fact, the two were once in business together, as Flagler and Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870. The Flaglers lived in New York, but Henry’s first wife, Mary Harkness Flagler ...
Which Annual Pass Is Best? Comparing Orlando’s Theme Park …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Orlando’s Big Three theme parks—SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort—all recognized the value of car magnets early on and still issue them to their passholders as a thank you. A magnet is one small but tangible benefit of being a passholder. Which prompted us to wonder what …
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Winter Garden
WEBJul 1, 2020 · The scenic 22-mile-long West Orange Trail, which passes through historic downtown Winter Garden, is ideal for anyone on two feet or two wheels (ROBERTO GONZALEZ) There was a time when Winter Garden, with its location in far western Orange County, seemed distantly removed from Orlando proper. But these days, the pleasant town—small city, really—is just a quick toll road drive...
18 Local Leaders in an Age of Crisis: David Strong
WEBOct 1, 2020 · T he man at the helm of 13 hospitals and emergency departments in nine Central Florida counties says he has been impressed and humbled by the way medical professionals on the front lines have risen to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. They are working hard, David Strong says, with compassion, courage and resilience despite emotional and physical fatigue.
2020 Physician Spotlight: Spine and Brain Neurosurgery Center
WEBDec 9, 2020 · LOCATIONS. 7460 Doc’s Grove Circle. Orlando, FL 32819. 407-903-9360. 1315 S. International Parkway, Suite 1111. Lake Mary, Florida 32746. 407-206-3755. This article appears in the December 2020 issue of Orlando Magazine. Categories: Doctors, Home Page Features, Sponsored Post.
Orlando Event Calendar For September 2024
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Oct. 25 & 27: This Shakespeare classic opens Opera Orlando’s 2024-25 season. Friday, 7:30 p.m; Sunday, 2 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org. This article appears in the September 2024 issue of Orlando Magazine.
First Look: Check Out the New Elevated Brunch at AC Orlando …
WEBMar 9, 2021 · Gather your brunch bunch: You’ll want to share this news! AC Hotel Orlando Downtown’s SkyBar, located on the 18th floor of the sexy new hi-rise, is launching their Elevated Brunch on Sunday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—and you won’t want to miss it. The AC Orlando, located on Garland Avenue, shares space with Suntrust.
50 Most Powerful People - John Morgan - Orlando Magazine
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Even Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has topped our list five of the six previous years, marvels at Morgan’s skill in making medical marijuana a reality. “John knows how to maneuver and get a deal done,” a smiling Dyer says. With wife Ultima and candidate Joe Biden during a fundraiser at the Morgans' home (COURTESY OF JOHN AND ULTIMA MORGAN ...
Staying Home: 20+ Virtual Orlando Cultural Tours and Experiences
WEBMay 1, 2020 · Tour Pompeii . It’s likely that the Orlando Science Center will have to postpone its long-awaited June-to-September hosting of Pompeii, the Immortal City—a touring exhibit featuring priceless artifacts from the storied Roman metropolis that was buried beneath untold tons of ashes and lava by a volcanic eruption two millennia ago.If so, you can find some consolation in the numerous videos ...
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Lake Nona
WEBJul 1, 2020 · In fact, 40 percent of Lake Nona’s 11,000 acres is green space. It’s also home to the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Campus, which offers free lessons for children 10 and under, as well as adult programs and high-performance training. “They really provide us with all the tools we need here,” Foote says.