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The 2024 Orlando Dining Awards: Brendan’s Picks Part 1. We are thrilled to have Brendan O'Connor make his selections for the best of the best in food & drink in Orlando. Brendan O’Connor, Photographs by Roberto Gonzalez. Dining, Dining Awards.
Orlando’s Lockheed Martin Leading The Way In Aerospace …
March 1, 2024. Dan Tracy. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Missiles and Fire Control and RMS Training Logistics and Solutions. Photos courtesy of Lockheed Martin. The first major tech operation to set up in Orlando was the Glenn L. Martin Co. in 1956. Of course, back then it was considered primarily a defense contractor, which it still is.
Henry Flagler: The Father of Modern-Day Florida
Sep 7, 2023 · The Early Days. Considered the man who industrialized Florida, Henry Morrison Flagler is to the railroad industry as John D. Rockefeller is to the oil industry. In fact, the two were once in business together, as Flagler and Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870. The Flaglers lived in New York, but Henry’s first wife, Mary Harkness Flagler ...
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Winter Park
Jul 1, 2020 · Pristine lakes—Maitland, Killarney, Osceola and Virginia—dotted the area along with fragrant orange groves. Homes were constructed and actually painted, which wasn’t the norm in Florida at the time, but definitely set a stylistic standard for Winter Park, one that is still embraced by today’s residents. For Heidi Gearhart, who moved ...
Which Annual Pass Is Best? Comparing Orlando’s Theme Park …
Mar 7, 2024 · Orlando’s Big Three theme parks—SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort—all recognized the value of car magnets early on and still issue them to their passholders as a thank you. A magnet is one small but tangible benefit of being a passholder. Which prompted us to wonder what else makes an annual pass worth the ...
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Lake Nona
Jul 1, 2020 · In fact, 40 percent of Lake Nona’s 11,000 acres is green space. It’s also home to the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Campus, which offers free lessons for children 10 and under, as well as adult programs and high-performance training. “They really provide us with all the tools we need here,” Foote says.
50 Most Powerful People - John Morgan - Orlando Magazine
Jul 2, 2019 · Even Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has topped our list five of the six previous years, marvels at Morgan’s skill in making medical marijuana a reality. “John knows how to maneuver and get a deal done,” a smiling Dyer says. With wife Ultima and candidate Joe Biden during a fundraiser at the Morgans' home (COURTESY OF JOHN AND ULTIMA MORGAN ...
Best Car Insurance in Florida: A Guide to Finding the Right …
Dec 18, 2023 · Amica Mutual – Best car insurance in Florida overall. Progressive – Best for customizable coverage. GEICO – Most affordable car insurance in Florida. Farmers – Best for students. Allstate – Best for customer service. Liberty Mutual – Best for new drivers. State Farm – Best for seniors. Nationwide – Best for bundling.
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Winter Garden
Jul 1, 2020 · The scenic 22-mile-long West Orange Trail, which passes through historic downtown Winter Garden, is ideal for anyone on two feet or two wheels (ROBERTO GONZALEZ) There was a time when Winter Garden, with its location in far western Orange County, seemed distantly removed from Orlando proper. But these days, the pleasant town—small city, really—is just a quick toll road drive...
Best 8 Orlando Food Halls - Orlando Magazine
Sep 3, 2022 · 3801 Avalon Park E Boulevard, Ste. 100, Orlando, FL 32828 • marketplaceatavalonpark.com. Avalon Park in East Orlando is a self-contained community with over 23,000 residents and 150 retail spaces. Their latest addition is a food hall called, Marketplace at Avalon Park. The Avalon Park group closely …