Holocaust Center Honors Tony Jenkins on behalf of Florida Blue and the Florida Blue Foundation with the 2023 Tess Wise White Rose Award

Holocaust Center Honors Tony Jenkins on behalf of Florida Blue and the Florida Blue Foundation with the 2023 Tess Wise White Rose Award

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida (HMREC) honors Florida Blue and the Florida Blue Foundation, led by Central Florida Market President, Tony Jenkins, with the 2023 Tess Wise White Rose Award. The award was presented during the annual White Rose Tribute Event held on April 27, 2023, at the Orlando Science Center. To view video and images from the event visit: https://www.holocaustedu.org/white-rose-tribute-event-2023/.…
Brainy Art Exhibiton – Illuminating the artist’s perception and perspective of the human brain and spine

Brainy Art Exhibiton – Illuminating the artist’s perception and perspective of the human brain and spine

​At the intersection of art and science exists a rich world, deep with meaning – the Brainy Art Exhibition called upon student artists from the Central Florida area to submit an original piece of artwork illuminating the artist’s perception and perspective of the human brain and spine.  Orlando Neurosurgery and Verax Investments seek through sponsorship of the Brainy Art Exhibition to nurture and reward the imagination of student artists. The Artistic…
New Immersive Cultural Experience Space Overlooking Lake Eola

New Immersive Cultural Experience Space Overlooking Lake Eola

Orlando, Florida - The Penthouse at OneEleven on East Washington Street overlooking Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando is coming to life as an immersive cultural experience space, curated by Central Florida’s FusionFest. The 3,000 square foot space is sponsored by American Transnational and entrusted to FusionFest as a private venue from which to showcase artistic talents from the many uniquely exciting cultures represented in Orlando.…
Ribbon Cutting on the New $62M Resort-Style Sonata Senior Living Community

Ribbon Cutting on the New $62M Resort-Style Sonata Senior Living Community

WPC along with Sonata Senior Living and capital partner, Berkshire Residential Investments, held an event to commemorate the grand opening of Sonata's newest senior living community (located at 410 Caring Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746).  Sonata Lake Mary is a 250,000 square foot, $62 million, resort-style community offering upscale amenities never seen before in a Lake Mary senior living rental-based model.  Located on a seven-acre…
Orlando Neurosurgery Two New Central Florida Locations

Orlando Neurosurgery Two New Central Florida Locations

Orlando Neurosurgery, the oldest and largest neurosurgical practice in Central Florida, moves its flagship office to AdventHealth’s Innovation Tower in downtown Orlando, followed by the debut of the Orlando Neurosurgery Spine and Brain Center in fast-growing Winter Garden, Florida. In December, Orlando Neurosurgery moved their flagship office from long-time location on Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park to the newly opened 12,536 sq foot, suite 12000…
Norman’s Opens at Dellagio on Orlando’s Restaurant Row – Helmed by Renowned Chef Norman Van Aken

Norman’s Opens at Dellagio on Orlando’s Restaurant Row – Helmed by Renowned Chef Norman Van Aken

“Founding Father of New World Cuisine” unveils new culinary concept featuring both fine dining and inspired casual cuisine experiences under same roof Orlando, FL – Renowned restaurateur and James Beard Award-winning chef Norman Van Aken, regarded as the “Founding Father of New World Cuisine,” expands Orlando’s culinary scene with the opening of NORMAN’S – Van Aken’s impressive new flagship restaurant located in Dellagio Town Center…
<strong>FusionFest Executive Director Announces Departure</strong>

FusionFest Executive Director Announces Departure

Orlando, Florida - FusionFest Inc, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a project of the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs office, announced today Thali Sugisawa’s decision to exit her current role as Executive Director. A leadership transition plan is in place, planned for conclusion within twelve weeks. “FusionFest has grown to be such a defining part of Central Florida’s landscape, showing the world that people…
An Empowering Night of Laughter

An Empowering Night of Laughter

Orlando's Favorite Annual Comedy Show Celebrates it's 5th Year Orlando's favorite annual comedy show, An Empowering Night of Laughter announces plans for the 5th Annual Empowering Night of Laughter. The much anticipated comedic affair will be held on January 20, 2023 at Quantum Leap Winery. The show represents a unique collection of hilarious stories from Central Florida women, whose humility and humor illuminate the commonalities…
The Collage Companies Celebrating 40 Years of Building Projects that Strengthen the Foundation and Fabric of The Communities in Which They Serve

The Collage Companies Celebrating 40 Years of Building Projects that Strengthen the Foundation and Fabric of The Communities in Which They Serve

News Release June 1, 2022 (Lake Mary, Florida) – The Collage Companies is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leading integrated services firm with expertise in Design Build, Construction Management, and General Contracting. Collage was founded in 1982 by Brian Walsh and serves clients throughout the United States from its headquarters in Central Florida. During the past 40 years Collage has built a tradition of…
Holocaust Center Recruits Renowned Holocaust Educator Talli Dippold as CEO

Holocaust Center Recruits Renowned Holocaust Educator Talli Dippold as CEO

MAITLAND, Fla. (June 1, 2022) – Following a national search, The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida (HMREC) has named Talli Dippold, a dynamic educator and community builder with nearly 15 years of leadership experience in Holocaust education, as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will start in that role on July 1, taking over from interim CEO Shelley Lauten. “Talli’s knowledge of Holocaust…