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CONTRIBUTORS
Mary Lou Janson
After working as a full-time reporter for Florida newspapers and in public relations promoting Tampa as a travel destination, Mary Lou Janson moved cross-country to Berkeley, CA to pursue freelance travel writing and contribute to newspapers, magazines, travel guides, books and online sites. Back in the Tampa Bay area, she continues to work as a freelancer and, occasionally, as a publicist representing hotels, restaurants and, for many years, Central Florida tours of Cirque du Soleil productions. She is always on the lookout for that next fascinating story to share or new travel destination to explore.
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Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Movement Coach, and Personal Trainer. With over 14 years of experience, Taylor uses his expertise to train the lives of athletes, adults, kids, and those coming back from injury. Health is his obsession and movement is his practice. Follow him on Instagram @taylormadetomove.
George Diaz
Born in Cuba and raised in South Florida, George Diaz became inspired to be a journalist while working for his school newspaper at Coral Gables High School. He is a 1978 graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism. Diaz worked at the “Miami Herald” and “The Cincinnati Post” before joining the “Orlando Sentinel” sports department in 1989. He went on to serve in a number of roles, including columnist and member of the editorial board. He took a severance package in November, 2018, and is proud of his 29-year legacy at the paper but is now looking forward to writing new chapters in his life.
Leslie Kemp Poole
Leslie Kemp Poole is an author and assistant professor of environmental studies at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Her work reflects her interest in how women, who historically had little political power, rallied together in grassroots efforts to protect the environment and preserve natural resources.
Megan McGugan
Megan grew up all over the United States of America and finally landed in Portland, Oregon. She has lived there since 2007 and now considers herself an Oregonian. She lives with her partner and their four dogs. As an animal lover she was thrilled at the opportunity to work with Larry and Caesar the No Drama Llama. She considers herself a Jill of all trades. In her day job, she works as a color designer for a local apparel company. Photography is the job she does to fulfill her heart, capturing memories and moments that are everlasting.
