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November/December 2022

In the Middle of Everything with Michelle Meachem
On the Record with Mayor Rees
Wheels of Fortune

The “unofficial mayor” of Winter Garden, Michelle truly feels at home in her community, her body, and her life.

No one knows Winter Garden better than Mayor John Rees. But how well do we know him?

Imagine a car accident taking away your ability to walk. Imagine being truly, radically grateful for it.

For Starters
Heather Anne Lee

We live our lives second by second, and sometimes it feels impossible to take a moment to step back and survey what is right in front of us.

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Garden Variety

They Do?!

Guests show up for what they think is a surprise engagement
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Local History

You’ve Got Mail

In the 1930s the post office was not only a social hub of Winter Garden
Market Watch

Art as Indulgence

For Juanita Granados, it is essential to “find beauty in anything.”
News

News & Notes

There is always good news in the garden.
Charitable Spotlight

Extra Generous

We’re wrapping up the year by resharing some of our favorite local charities.

Oh, Well + Tails + Rhetoric

Oh, Well!

Just Our Type

For Angie and Noah Layfield, type 1 diabetes is a family affair.
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Tails

Hog Wild

I may not look it now, but back in my heyday I was quite the party animal.
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Rhetoric

Hot Takes

Maybe I’m a little salty. I blame the sweat that now coats my skin and clothing at all times.
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Promotional Features

Taste

Dining Guide

Pammie’s Sammies

A fun sandwich space with funk woven into its atmosphere.

STK Steakhouse

A high-energy dining experience with the superiour quality of a steakhouse.

Thai Blossom

Fragrant curries and soups, silky noodles, stir-fries, and grilled meats.
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