Turns out – An Autoimmune Disease is Something to Dance About

Turns out – An Autoimmune Disease is Something to Dance About

Posted inArts and Culture, Empowerment, Fundraising Events & Galas, Philanthropy, Shows and Performances
As seen in the October Issue of Orlando Style Magazine. It is toasty-fall afternoon in Sanford, Florida the year is 2000.  A 10-year girl, newly diagnosed with an incurable auto immune disorder, is dancing in her driveway. You’d think learning that she had type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile diabetes) and that her future will be shaped by insulin monitors and defined by daily…
What Orlando is Doing to Support National Bullying Prevention Month

What Orlando is Doing to Support National Bullying Prevention Month

Posted inArts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Philanthropy
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to shed the light on bullying.  During this month, many groups across the country will release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of bullying. Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and will be observed this year on October 20, 2021. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities,…
Hosting Rooftop Events in Downtown Orlando—Literally Everything You Need to Know!

Hosting Rooftop Events in Downtown Orlando—Literally Everything You Need to Know!

Posted inArts and Culture, Conferences and Conventions, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Events, Sports Entertainment
Rooftops—every building has one. As an event planner, I’ve had the exciting pleasure to host events on almost every rooftop in downtown Orlando. And man, do we have some striking ones! Rooftops offer glamorous, cosmopolitan, magical backdrops for events of all types. Before you begin your sky-high search for the ideal rooftop for your next event, here are some make it or break it points…
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An Uplifting Story of Resilience and the Lengths we will go to for those we Love

Posted inArts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Interesting People, Shows and Performances
Orlando Shakes, Central Florida's largest professional theater, opens its 33rd season on September 22nd, with its first on-site production in more than a year-and-a-half. With help from a live audience, Every Brilliant Thing running from September 22-October 16 -- tells the uplifting story about a daughter, her parents, her spouse, depression, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for those we love. "This is an…
20 Films Being Made in Orlando This Weekend

20 Films Being Made in Orlando This Weekend

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Orlando – August 26, 2021 - FusionFest’s MYgration Films Contest randomly pairs 20 filmmakers with 20 Central Floridians on Friday evening, August 27. The filmmakers then have the next five days to get to know their subjects, interview them, gather B-roll footage, edit and submit a three-to-five-minute film. The films will premiere at the CMX Cinemas Plaza Café 12 (formerly Cobb Theatres) in Downtown Orlando as part…
Student Social Justice Activists – Take Action Institute Conference in Orlando

Student Social Justice Activists – Take Action Institute Conference in Orlando

Posted inConferences and Conventions, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Event Planning, Philanthropy
 Calling all high school and college students who have self-selected as anti-prejudice and social justice activists. The Take Action Institute is a program of the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida - who has as its mission to use the history and lessons of the Holocaust to build a just and caring community free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry.The Holocaust…
Orlando’s Fall Ball Season is Upon Us

Orlando’s Fall Ball Season is Upon Us

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Of the roughly 95,000 nonprofits registered in the state of Florida, it would be fair to say that at least half rely, at some level, on fundraising efforts generated from events. The event planning and the nonprofit industries have always gone hand in hand - and both were among the most impacted by COVID.  In Florida the nonprofit industry generates an estimated $105 billion annually…
Orlando’s Reinvigorated Lake Lorna Doone Park – A Long History of Inclusion

Orlando’s Reinvigorated Lake Lorna Doone Park – A Long History of Inclusion

Posted inCommercial Development, Construction Industry News, Diversty and Inclusion, Festivals and Events, Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Events, Real Estate
It is being called the “Jewel of the West Side.” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has been central to the development of Lake Lorna Doone Park, says this 12-acre historic community park, located in Orlando’s West Lakes neighborhood (adjacent to Camping World Stadium) -  is on par with Lake Eola Park. The Park re-opened in July after having been closed since summer of 2019 for…

Dancing for Diabetes 21st Anniversary Show – Expected to Sell Out Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

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Central Florida nonprofit, Touched by Type 1 reveals plans for their 21st annual Dancing for Diabetes show to be held on Saturday, November 13th at 7pm at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The annual Dancing for Diabetes Showcase aims to sell out the 2,700 seat Disney Theater for their 21st anniversary show. In 2020, the organization globally broadcast their 20th anniversary show virtually amidst…
Groundbreaking Event – Anchor Tenants Confirmed for New Comprehensive Spine Center in Winter Garden

Groundbreaking Event – Anchor Tenants Confirmed for New Comprehensive Spine Center in Winter Garden

Posted inCommercial Development, Construction Industry News, Event Planning, Groundbreaking Events, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Real Estate
VERAX Investments, joined by stakeholders broke ground on July 15th on the VERAX – WG, a high-end professional medical center located at 12301 West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden, Florida. The 2-story center will feature multiple medical office spaces to be filled by healthcare professionals specializing in areas related to spinal heath including spinal surgery, physical therapy, and pain management.VERAX Investments is a real estate…