The International Drive Community Redevelopment Act (CRA) Advisory Group recommended offering English classes to increase retention and support employees’ personal growth.
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Areola Tattooing After Breast Cancer
It was the last thing left to do to conclude her breast cancer journey, but Dr. Phillips resident Lynda Canatay learned it wasn’t going to be the easiest.
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Compassionate Hope
This month marked the annual masquerade ball that helps with overhead costs for the medical facility and its services while also reminding the community of the resources Shepherd’s Hope offers those who call Central Florida home.
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Destined for a Career in Community Service
Dr. Phillips High School alumna Kimber Saint-Preux is the CEO of Community Connections Transportations, a social purpose corporation.
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Lifting the Clouds of Depression
Today, Narema can finally say she is freed from the bondage that depression had on her life, and it is all thanks to a revolutionary therapy called TMS.
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My Son, Remembered
In July 2016, my 23-year-old son, Adam, was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer, gliomatosis cerebri. His life and the lives of myself, his father and his three siblings would change forever from that day on.
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A House of Many Purposes
The March wedding was one of several ways that Rosalina and her husband, James, give back to their community as their service to the Lord.
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Victoria’s Voice
Southwest resident Jacqueline Siegel publishes Victoria’s Voice, a book that features Victoria’s words as well as tributes from her parents and siblings.
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Rosen Donates Millions to Cancer Effort
Philanthropist, Southwest resident and Rosen Hotels & Resorts founder/COO Harris Rosen donates millions for cancer research in honor of his late son, Adam Rosen, who recently passed away from brain cancer.
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YMCA Aquatic Center Gets New Name
On a bright, sunny morning on International Drive, officials from the YMCA of Central Florida renamed the aquatic center in the heart of the tourist district the Rosen YMCA Aquatic Center. The renaming was in honor of Harris Rosen, the man who spearheaded efforts to save the center from the demolition ball more than a quarter-century ago.
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A Timeless Trip on the Water
Started in 1938 by the Meloon family, the boat tour takes people of all ages through the scenic canals nestled within the city to view historic homes, iconic structures and the beautiful, private campus of Rollins College.
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Mayor Jacobs Gives Her Final State of the County Address
In the glitzy and expanding Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Southwest resident and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs gave her last State of the County address to a large crowd.
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A Dream That Became Reality TV
Viewers of the popular Bravo reality series Top Chef were glued to their TVs for the recent season 15 finale. One loyal viewer was Susan Tentler, whose daughter, Adrienne Cheatham, had successfully made it as one of the final two contestants.
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Keeping His Memory Alive
During a ceremonial ribbon-cutting of a new 19.5-acre park, county and school officials remembered the sacrifice made by Orange County Sheriff Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine, killed in the line of duty in southwest Orange County. The site was named in his honor.
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Veteran’s Vision to Become a Reality
Ninety-two-year-old former U.S. Navy Seabee and World War II veteran Bill Criswell has spent the past five years working toward erecting a military monument in downtown Windermere.
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Places of Tribute & Hope
Regardless of hard times, places of hope can be found throughout Central Florida, places where residents and families are coming together to pay tribute to fallen heroes and inspire others for a brighter future. Two such places are the Deputy Scott Pine Community Park and Pink Ribbon Garden.
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Worst Mass Shooting in US History
The worst mass shooting in US history occurred last night in downtown Orlando. Omar Mateen dialed 911 and proclaimed his allegiance to ISIS moments before opening fire inside the Pulse Club and killing at least 50 and injuring another 53. The staff of the Southwest Orlando Bulletin extends our sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
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Combating Rising Mosquito Threat
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Philanthropy Runs in the Family
The Legacy of Frank Hubbard Dr. Phillips resident Evans Hubbard learned about philanthropy from a young age as the son of Frank and Ruth Hubbard, who were very active in the Central Florida community since 1949. That is why, to this day, it’s important to Evans to keep his family’s legacy ongoing through future generations. Frank Hubbard was the largest single shareholder…