More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, according to a 2025 report from the Alzheimer's Association. The emotional toll of watching a loved one struggle with memory loss, depression, anxiety and cognitive decline is already overwhelming – but the financial burden can be significant, too. Hopefully, this disease will never touch your family, but it's important to … [Read more...]

Pet Alliance’s Largest Fundraiser of the Year Returns – An Unforgettable Evening of Elegance and Fun That Directly Supports Pet Alliance’s Mission to Rescue, Rehab and Rehome Thousands of Homeless Cats and Dogs Each Year Pet Alliance, Central Florida’s “go-to” pet experts, is excited to announce the 33rd Annual Sherry Chappell Cooper Foundation Furball Gala at the Four … [Read more...]

Why Unity, Not Competition, Is the Real Key to Raising Strong Kids A few years ago, my in-laws came to visit us in Orlando. Wanting to show them something beyond the theme parks, we took everyone canoeing at Wekiwa Springs – crystal-clear water, tall cypress trees, and wildlife around every bend. Our kids jumped in one canoe, my in-laws in another, and my wife, … [Read more...]

Orlando took another step toward cementing its reputation as a national leader in healthcare innovation on August 4 when global innovation platform Plug and Play officially launched its new health program in Lake Nona. The event at the GuideWell Innovation Center drew healthcare executives, startup founders, investors and community leaders. Plug and Play, which operates in more … [Read more...]

Hunger Action Month Highlights Multiple Ways for Community to Help Feed Hope As the region’s largest emergency food provider, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida knows that every action makes a difference – and this September, the food bank is calling on members of the community to take at least one action to help feed hope. Hunger Action Month, observed every … [Read more...]