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The Power of Laughter and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: A Healthy Boost for Your Brain

By Paula Wyatt 01/28/2024Orlando News Room

Have you ever heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine"? Well, it turns out, there's more truth to this statement than you might think. Laughter, along with the act of stepping out of your comfort zone, can have a profoundly positive impact on your brain's health and overall well-being. As a curator and a comedian, of the annual ENL (Empowering Night of Laughter) Orlando's…

Avocados From Mexico® Cure Bowl – Dec 16 – FBC Mortgage Stadium

By Paula Wyatt 12/02/2023Orlando News Room

Bringing teams together to find a cure for cancer. Since the game’s inception in 2015, the Cure Bowl has raised over $4.1 million for cancer research. Join the 9th Annual Cure Bowl in Orlando on December 16th, where college football fans, cancer survivors, and the community come together at FBC Mortgage Stadium for a day of inspiration and entertainment. In advance of the 3:30pm kickoff…

Empowerment Through Laughter: The 6th Annual Empowering Night of Laughter Event

By Paula Wyatt 11/29/2023Orlando News Room

Stepping Out of Comfort Zones for a Night of Laughs and Life Lessons Orlando's favorite (and I think only) annual all-female comedy show is back for a sixth year. Orlando is set to witness a spectacular evening of humor and empowerment at the Sixth Annual Empowering Night of Laughter. Scheduled for January 19, 2024, at the Quantum Leap Winery, this event is more than just…

Homeless Services Network – a Celebration of Collaborations – 30 Years of Service

By Paula Wyatt 11/14/2023Orlando News Room

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDaT8r0K6DE In the heart of Central Florida, a beacon of hope has steadily shone for three decades. The Homeless Services Network (HSN) has been a cornerstone in the fight against homelessness, dedicated to providing not just temporary relief but long-term solutions. Their mission is simple yet profound: to transform the lives of the most vulnerable, from military veterans and youth to individuals with disabilities, and…

FusionFest Gearing Up for 20,000 Strong at Orange County’s Largest Grassroots Celebration of Diversity – A Free Community Event – Nov 25 and 26 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the Seneff Arts Plaza in Downtown Orlando

By Paula Wyatt 11/13/2023Orlando News Room

Orlando, Florida - FusionFest returns for its sixth year, bringing together the vibrant cultures, talents, and stories that make Central Florida an epicenter of multiculturalism and creativity. Scheduled for November 25th (10am to 8pm) and 26th (12pm to 6pm) at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the Seneff Arts Plaza in Downtown Orlando, this free community festival is a monumental testament to community unity, respect,…

Amplifying the Impact of Quality Education in Sanford

By Paula Wyatt 10/30/2023Orlando News Room

News Release October 10, 2023 SANFORD, FL – The Collage Companies, a leader in Design Build, Construction Management, and General Contracting, has embarked on an endeavor that promises to elevate Christian education in the northwest corner of Seminole County. Situated at 5450 Holy Cross Ct., Sanford, this innovative structure will feature advanced classroom spaces and a pioneering STEAM Lab, ensuring that the academy remains at…

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON A 27,000 SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PROJECT IN OVIEDO

By Paula Wyatt 09/25/2023Orlando News Room

Press Release September 26, 2023 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON A 27,000 SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PROJECT IN OVIEDO Orlando Health Imaging & Diagnostic Services Center Signed on as Anchor Tenant (Oviedo, Florida) Verax Oviedo, LLC reports construction underway on its latest development, a state-of-the-art 27,000 square-foot medical office complex, situated strategically at the intersection of Oviedo Mall Boulevard and Broadway Street. The prime location, just to the…

FusionFest Announces the 2023 MYgration Film Competition

By Paula Wyatt 09/19/2023Orlando News Room

Press Release September 18, 2023 Orlando, Florida – FusionFest, in partnership with the Global Peace Film Festival, reveals details of the 2023 MYgration Film Competition, an incredible opportunity for filmmakers and subjects to come together and share stories of migration, perspectives, and cultural intertwining. The popular annual competition seeks to capture the stories of Central Floridians from around the world in short five-minute documentary films.…

Homeless Services Network – Celebrating 30 Years – Inaugural Thomas C. Chatmon Jr. Community Champion Award

By Paula Wyatt 09/11/2023Orlando News Room

For 30 years, the Homeless Services Network has been at the forefront of helping people experiencing homelessness in Central Florida. As the organiztioon is marking this milestone, they are not just celebrating our victories; but launching a crucial dialogue about the current state of homelessness — and how we can create a community where homelessness is rare and brief. A 30th Anniversaray event "Homeward" will…

Two New Affordable Housing Communities in Central Florida

By Paula Wyatt 06/01/2023Orlando News Room

(Orlando, Florida) In partnership with American Residential Communities (ARC) and New South Residential, LLC - WPC breaks ground on two new affordable housing projects in Central Florida. Bringing the total number of affordable housing projects between WPC and ARC to six, including five senior communities and one family-housing community. Projects Include Madison Landing and Madison Landing II (both located in Orange County) and Madison Heights…