January/February 2025

Rising Up

A childhood marked by trauma shaped Jessica Villegas into a mentor who helps teens and families find hope, resilience and purpose.

Well Don

From the shadows to stability, Don Salmon’s journey from homelessness to hope.

Tri Angles

A local couple finds their lane: A triathlon love story.

For Starters

Caleb Tapia-Jensen

Transformation is sold to us like it’s a product—like we can buy it, unwrap it, and be shiny and new by February.

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One Man’s Band

Bernard Hendricks Jr. is turning rhythm into life- changing lessons.

Local Celebrations

Cultivating Love

Sara Samuels & Marty O’Connor say I do in a celebration brimming with local charm.

Local History

Then & Now

A look at the history of the Garden Theater.

Market Watch

Kate cruises the Winter Garden Farmer’s Market and shares her fave finds.

What’s New

News

There’s always good news in the Garden.

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In A Pickle

How pickles gave Liv Sain a second chance.

Hole Lotta Love

How one local family mixed tradition and love to create a rising star.

Market Watch

Britt cruises the Clermont Farmer’s Market and shares her fave finds.

Ravings!

Sean O’Neill, the man behind the area’s rowdiest Facebook groups, shares about South Lake.

Rhetoric

Baptism by Fire

There is no better hard reset than a flesh-rending shower.

Oh, Well!

Sema–Revolution

How Jason O’Neil transformed his life one step at a time.

Tails

Paris Rose

Meet Paris Rose, the Sheepadoodle.

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Earning Your Trust

The First National Bank of Mount Dora is bringing their unique brand of community banking to Winter Garden.

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The Local Market

Shop the area’s best deals.

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New Year, New Resolutions…So What Else Is New?

IQP Report with Andy Ortiz

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Dance Numbers

Denise Calderon, CPA never falls out of step with her clients, and is especially on her toes during tax season.

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Passing it On

Relationships are the foundation of success for students inside and out of the classroom.

Renew You

Fitting In

FIT 407’s fresh take on pilates gives your ordinary workout a workout.

Renew You

Connecting the Dots

At Sookdeo Family Medicine, total health means integrating well-being, inside and out.

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Get In Touch

Elevate your skincare journey at Gentle Touch.

Renew You

Tri-Out

Dreaming of crossing the triathlon finish line? Join the club.

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Precision Care

From treating gum disease to crafting transformative solutions, it all starts with Precision Periodontics.

Renew You

Become Yourself

Vado Plastic Surgery offers non-invasive solutions to help patients age gracefully and confidently.

Renew You

Treat Tourself

MassageLuXe believes everyone deserves a healthier, rejuvenated, and stress-free new year.

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Flavor

6 Salads That Don’t Suck

With these local options, there’s no reason to settle for wimpy iceberg, soggy croutons, and bottled ranch.

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