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very holiday season I look forward to Epcot’s Candlelight Processional, with its dozens of singers in their shimmering robes, the 50-piece orchestra, the celebrity narrators reading the Christmas Story from the Bible.

Last year, however, there was something different at the performance that I attended the first week in December: a conductor whom I had not seen before. But he was unforgettable—the precision with which he directed and the pure joy he projected made an already spectacular event even better. I made a mental note to find out more about him—perhaps he would be a good story subject.

Would he ever. A few weeks later, when writer Jennie Hess pitched a story about the local high school teacher who had just won the Grammy Music Educator Award, I looked at the honoree’s photo and finally made the connection. The processional conductor on that night had been none other than Dr. Jeffery Redding, choral director at West Orange High School.

In this issue, you’ll read about how this remarkable award winner motivates his students—and learn about the source of his inspiration.

Elsewhere, we have a little something for everyone. Our dazzling spring fashion package showcases a resort-inspired wardrobe, with the gorgeous Maitland Art Center as the backdrop. Extra Pulp columnist Laura Anders Lee writes about another side of fashion: that of clothes shopping for rough-and-tumble boys. Our After Dark story features something you

don’t want to do in the dark: axe-throwing. There’s a spot in the heart of downtown where you can sharpen your skills.

Also this month: our annual Best Lawyers list, with more than 400 legal professionals recommended by their peers in dozens of practice areas. And our second annual Women of the Year feature celebrates the contributions to our community by 22 dedicated individuals.

Finally, dining critic Joseph Hayes explores the phenomenon of poke (that’s POH-keh). A lot of shops serving the marinated fish delight have popped up locally, and within the space of a week, I treated my ravenous self to three bowls of goodness at the one nearest our office, Poke Hana. And speaking of dining, it’s awards season. Our May issue will feature the results of the Dining Awards reader poll, as well as our critic’s picks. There are always surprises, and I can tell you that this year will be no exception. We’ll also induct several new faces into our Dining Hall of Fame.

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Grammy-winning choral director Jeffery Redding brings arts cachet, educator fame to West Orange High. BY JENNIE HESS

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IT’S A LATE FEBRUARY AFTERNOON, AND GRAMMY winner Dr. Jeffery Redding is just back from directing a National High School Honor Choir at Carnegie Hall.

Tonight, he’ll board a plane to Kansas City, Mo., for the American Choral Directors’ Association national conference. But in this moment, he feels the music as he rehearses “Still I Rise,” “We Are One,” “Fire Dance of Luna” and other numbers with 23 female teenage singers of West Orange High School’s award-winning Bel Canto choir. They’re rehearsing for a March performance at the 2019 International Choir Festival & Competition in Verona, Italy.

Dressed in a black V-neck tee and blue jeans, he leads. They follow. He jokes. They laugh. His choral director’s arms gesture, point and pause to tell the music’s story. Their dulcet voices rise and fall to create a sound so divine that it manifests perfectly their Bel Canto moniker, which is Italian for “beautiful

singing.” And you can see how seriously they embrace the choir motto—“Passion and Purpose”— fueled by their director’s vision.

Even so, they get a kick out of lighter, sweeter moments surrounding their teacher’s recent Grammy fame. No sooner had the Orlando native learned he won the Recording Academy’s 2019 Music Educator of the Year Grammy from a field of 2,800 nominees than CBS This Morning reporter Jamie Wax visited the West Orange rehearsal hall to produce an exclusive story announcing the win and featuring Redding with his advanced choir.

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Four days later, on Feb. 10, when the television spotlight found him in the Grammy awards audience and 15-time Grammy-winning host Alicia Keys introduced Redding to the world, she paused to praise her own piano teacher for changing her life forever, then said, “We thank you, Mr. Redding, and exceptional music teachers everywhere who help kids find their music and change their lives in the process.”

After Redding, 48, returned from the glamour and glitz of the Los Angeles awards ceremony (“It was wonderful. It was life-changing. But I’m the old guy, and there were lots I didn’t recognize. But I know Smokey Robinson! I saw Diana Ross.”), a crush of local reporters descended upon the school for a welcome-home media moment with marching band, cheerleaders and student hugs. Today, when Redding invites the group

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Says one student: “He wants you to be the best version of yourself, so he’s not going to let you slip up.”

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Redding leads West Orange High School choir members in a rehearsal for the 2019 International Choir Festival & Competition in Verona, Italy.

that had just sung so sweetly to sit in on an Orlando magazine interview, they listen, rapt, as he shares his reaction to sudden fame.

Redding shifts in his seat when asked how winning the Grammy made him feel. “Um, uncomfortable,” he replies humbly. His students giggle, and he explains, “. . . because I don’t teach for awards. I teach because I love to teach. It’s about touching and changing lives, about unity, about inclusion, about all those things that are healthy, and about teaching the world that you don’t have to treat the arts with the mentality of an elective. The arts are just as important as math, English and science.

“So, for me, what the Grammy means to me, it’s about art, about my kids, about my mom, and it also gives a platform to talk about those things—unity, passion, purpose.”

Redding credits his mother, Eula Redding, with creating a family foundation for success, for leading by example and showing him that he could be the “best version” of himself. She is such a hero to Redding that he produced a TED Talk, “Lessons From My Mother,” during a TEDx Orlando event five years ago.

“My mom was my first teacher, my first love, my first everything,” Redding says with unabashed adoration. Eula Redding, who still lives in Orlando, supported him and his brothers on a meager school cafeteria worker’s salary and food stamps. And, after years of all five of them living in a cramped two-bedroom apartment, they moved with government help into a three-bedroom home when Redding was in sixth grade. “I was so excited because I thought I was rich!” he says.

What he remembers most is how truly rich he felt because of the “motivating and inspiring environment” his mother created.

And how much he loved music, joking that

he started singing “when I came out of the womb.” (His attentive Bel Canto singers crack up at this.) A tenor, Redding sang in church and school choirs. He calls himself a “music geek” who appreciates all genres, and one of his favorite numbers to sing is Luther Vandross’ “A House is Not a Home.” His mom, Eula, once was a singer. And his uncle, American soul singer Oscar Toney Jr., was famous in the late 1960s for recording “For Your Precious Love” and several other singles on the pop charts.

Redding tears up a bit when he says he can never repay his mother for all that she sacrificed for her family. When he and his brothers did well, “she loved us by hugging us.” But when their behavior riled her, “she loved us by disciplining us,” like the time he sassed legendary Jones High choral director Edna Hargrett-Thrower during a practice.

“I got mad … and I rolled my eyes at her,” he says as his choir titters. His mother, at work in the school cafeteria, was called to the classroom and set him straight in front of the entire class. “She said, ‘Boy, you will not be disrespectful. You will not be rude. You will apologize.’

There was no time out. No negotiating a punishment. And that’s how she did it.”

After graduating from Jones High, Redding earned his bachelor’s degree in music education at Florida A&M University and his master’s at Florida State University. He discovered his passion for directing while working on his FSU doctorate in choral conducting and music education.

Redding joined the teaching staff at West Orange High in 1997 and co-directs multiple programs with colleague Daryl Yasay. In 2006, West Orange High earned the Gold Award for best choir at the Verona, Italy, competition, and Redding was honored as

top director. In 2016, he was a quarterfinalist in the Grammy Music Educator competition that he went on to win this year. He has conducted and competed in more than 40 states.

He’s globetrotted to Spain, Italy and Norway and plans a trip to Australia and another to Germany for Beethoven’s 250th birthday blowout celebration in 2020. He contributes to the Winter Garden community as director of the Garden Choir, and every holiday season he is one of the esteemed conductors for Disney’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot.

He is also chancel choir director for First United Methodist Church of Orlando, which posted a sign congratulating Redding and inviting downtown passersby to “come sing” with the choir.

As his Bel Canto students consider their post-graduation paths, they credit Redding as a major influence in their lives.

“He wants you to be the best version of yourself, so he’s not going to let you slip up,” says Darby Lestin, an 18-year-old senior who switched her career focus from criminal law to music education after joining the choir.

“Dr. Redding really inspired me with how he impacts people.”

Stephanie Mustonen, 17, is a junior with a career interest in meteorology who applies the choir’s “passion and purpose” motto to how she wants to live her life. “You can put that into everything you do, not just music, but your life in general—your grades, your home situation and what you go out to do in the world.”

West Orange High School Principal William Floyd says the wave of Grammy excitement has elevated the already excellent school “to an entirely new level.”

“I am thrilled for Dr. Redding,” Floyd says. “He is a humble man who never seeks the spotlight, but the way he connects with our students is so impactful that it deserves this type of award. We have all enjoyed sharing in the excitement and attention.”

Redding, whose Grammy came with a $10,000 grant and another $10,000 for the school, is grateful that the Grammy accolades will shed light on the importance of music education. And he emphasizes that you don’t need a voice like Alicia Keys or Diana Ross to succeed in his music program.

“You come, we’ll train you,” he says. “It’s just that simple. But you have to be willing to try.”

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spend an evening—and undoubtedly relieve some stress from the work week—is to hurl hatchets at a wall for an hour or two. Really.

“There’s something cathartic about being able to throw an axe at a target and hear the thunk in the wood as it sticks,” says Ken Siu, owner of Epic Axe Throwing located in downtown Orlando.

Axe-throwing enthusiasts credit the popularity of the activity to mixing extreme sports with a sense of community. “We have many regulars that come in on a weekly basis,” Siu says. “I think people are looking for something new and fun to do. In this day and age, more and more people value and seek out experience-based activities as something they can share with their family and friends.”

Epic is open to everyone from beginners to pros, 13 years old and up. A typical session

lasts from one to two hours and includes an axe-throwing coach to help with everything from technique to choosing the right axe. In this sport, one size doesn’t fit all. Axes can be short, long, heavy or light. There are also styles for one- and two-handed throwers. Then, it’s playtime.

The standard game includes 10 throws, with the win going to the player with the highest score.

The rules aren’t complicated. Siu says that a variety of score-keeping methods used for games such as darts and cornhole work with axe-throwing. It’s all about having a good time.

“It’s awesome to be able to say I throw axes and that I am actually pretty decent at it in such a short amount of time,” says Daniella Peter, a regular at Epic.

“Also, learning trick shots after only three months of throwing is just so exciting.”

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Patrons of Epic Axe Throwing in Orlando practice their technique while relieving stress and having some fun.

Orlando isn’t the only city that has jumped on the lumberjack track. From Dallas to Delaware, axe-throwing sports faciliing leagues. The National Axe ties have been popping up across Throwing Federation (NATF) was the country. At Axe Throwing founded in 2016, and the World Tampa, the calendar of events includes eight-week tournaments Axe Throwing League (WATL) was established in 2017. And for individuals, team-building exercises for groups, and a Friday thanks to a contract with ESPN, the sport could be making a bid night Glow Throw event—a for the Olympics, taking the 60-minute axe-throwing session competitive side of axe-throwing featuring glow-in-the-dark axes to the next level. and targets.

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to EarthDay.org, about 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year. Take a garbage bag with you on your next beach walk, and burn between 65 and 100 calories per mile.

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS. Enter your ZIP code at earth911.com to find municipalities and stores that recycle TVs, computers and other home electronics.

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and junk mail add to the landfills and also create stress.

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BRING YOUR OWN BAGS TO THE STORE, EVERY TIME.

Plastic bags can take between 15 and 1,000 years to fully decompose.

Bringing cloth bags

“Regularly check your irrigation system for leaks, using your bill and looking for broken irrigation heads. For inside your home, quickly repair any leaking toilets and faucets. You can also install water-saving shower heads,” says Lucas, who recommends checking for rebates on upgrades on your utility’s website.

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that you set your thermostat to 78 degrees in the summer. Each degree of cooling or heating makes a big difference on your bill,” says Melissa Lucas, OUC’s sustainability manager.

Also, consider a programmable thermostat, which can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs annually.

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Wardrobe Supervisor Working behind the scenes at the Dr. Phillips Center, Kerrie Bishop is skilled at making everyone on stage look just right.

BY HANCEL DEATON Pint-sized phenom. Bishop has been sewing and stitching for as long as she can remember. “I got introduced to it by my grandmother. She was very crafty, and we would do projects together.” By the time she was 10 years old, Bishop was designing dresses.

Expanding her horizons. She studied costume design and construction at the University of Florida. “I didn’t fancy myself as an artist; I was more interested in the mechanics of how things were built.” For ideas, she watched MTV videos. “Musicians like the B-52s and David Byrne were big inspirations as far as being fearless in their costume choices.”

Rock on, baby. “In college, a friend and I decided we wanted to create costumes for rock bands. We ended up going to New York City for a music convention,” which resulted in Bishop making eight plaid tuxedos for the Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ New Year’s Eve gig with Aerosmith at Boston Garden.

On with the show. One of her first professional jobs was as a dresser for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring live reindeer. Bishop stood offstage, ready with a basket to help one of the actors with a quick costume change. “Before Rudolph goes on, it’s pitch black, and he moves in front of me. Suddenly I hear a water faucet running, and I’m thinking, ‘Who would turn on the water during the show?’ Then I look down and realize that Rudolph is relieving himself into my basket—and onto me. When something bad like that happens, you’ve just got to keep going.”

Every day is new. Bishop is in charge of wardrobe for every performance that comes through the Dr. Phillips Center and the Bob Carr Theater. Her daily duties vary, from doing laundry to stitching to prepping shoes and hats to acting as a dresser. Each performer has different wardrobe needs. “Sarah Brightman had an extensive wardrobe collection—pretty much everything was hand-beaded—and an entire band, plus a 32-piece choir.” There were times when Bishop was busy prepping Brightman’s wardrobe items all day long.

Quick-change artist. The timing of a costume change can be extremely tricky. During Ghost the Musical, she did a lightning-fast change offstage with two female actors in eight seconds—a record for Bishop.

The adult in charge. “Dealing with different personalities is the most challenging part of the job. You need a thick skin. I laugh a lot. You have to take care of everybody like they are your children, but not in an overly mothering way.”

Broadway bound. “The irony is I’ve been doing this professionally since 1994—working in costuming—and I’ve never seen a Broadway show. I’ve always seen things in snippets from the sides. I’d like to change that. It’s on my bucket list for this year.”

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Hiding in plain sight. Many times during shows “I’ve had to go onstage behind or inside a prop piece to assist someone getting dressed. We have to wear all black [that’s the uniform]. I cover myself as much as possible, with long sleeves, a hood, gloves. During Flashdance, I had to crawl onstage to catch costume pieces that were being flung through a set piece.”

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wish you were here This spring, choose styles that look—and feel—like you’re on a permanent vacation. Whether you’re exploring locally, like our model at the Maitland Art Center, or booking a trip to a far-flung, exotic destination, embrace a resort-inspired wardrobe. Channel the season’s biggest trends by wearing bright hues, bold prints and fun, woven accessories. Then you’ll be fashionably ready for your next big adventure.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERTO GONZALEZ FASHION STYLIST: MADDY ZOLLO RUSBOSIN HAIR & MAKEUP: TRACIE CERVERO GIFFORD PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: SEBASTIAN ROJAS AREVALO MODEL: DAISY S., PROFESSIONALLY PRETTY LOCATION: MAITLAND ART CENTER, ART & HISTORY MUSEUMS-MAITLAND

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Lucca’s Bold Print Floral Dress, $198, Arabella in Winter Park; Shiraleah “Emme” Gold Crocheted Tassel Earrings, $40, Dear Jane in Winter Park; Fornash “Harper” Bangle, $30 for set of three, The Grove in Winter Park; Sara Campbell Cathy Handbag, $328, Sara Campbell in Winter Park; Jeffrey Campbell “Harlowe” Low Heel Clear Sandals, $110, Tuni in Winter Park.

Alice + Olivia Alivia Textured BellSleeve Pullover, $330, Alice + Olivia Dasia Asymmetrical Mini Skirt, $225, Sachin & Babi Dupio Crystal & Tassel Drop Earrings, $250, Dior DiorClub2 Sunglasses with Visor Detail, $445, Fendi Fendi Mania Leather Sneakers, $950, all at Neiman Marcus at The Mall at Millenia.

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Nicole Miller Stretch Linen Zip Dress, $320, Tuni in Winter Park; Rebecca Minkoff Kate Color-Block Circle Bag, $248, and Givenchy Mirrored Flat Top Rimless Shield Sunglasses, $450, both at Bloomingdale’s at The Mall At Millenia; Yochi Silver Bracelet $110, Tuni in Winter Park; Vicente Earrings, $67, Frank in Winter Park; Forema Boutique Special White Visor, $14, Forema Boutique in Winter Park; Dolce Vita “Alba” Mules, $146, Dear Jane in Winter Park.

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Saylor Sequined RainbowStripe Dress, $264, Bloomingdale’s at The Mall At Millenia; Dora Mae Jewelry “Revving Her Engine” Collar Necklace, $229, Dora Mae Jewelry in Orlando; Lisi Lerch “Stella” Earrings, $78, The Grove in Winter Park; Gold Tone Cube Cuff, $58, Sondra Roberts Squared Silver Purse, $60, and Jeffrey Campbell “Harlowe” Low Heel Clear Sandals, $110, all at Tuni in Winter Park.

Acler Monroe Dress With Slip, $370, Tuni in Winter Park; Forema Boutique Special Fun Earrings, $12, Forema Boutique in Winter Park; Ted Baker “Amellie” Heart Leather Cross Body Bag, $175, Ted Baker at The Mall At Millenia; United Nude Rockit Tech Coral Pink heels, $300, Tuni in Winter Park.

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Back Row (L to R): Sandy Scholl, Deborah Moskowitz, Avani Desai, Alice Christner, Michelle Reynolds, Kristin Weissman, Beth McKee Front Row (L to R): Janie Lacy, Usha Tewari, Lindsey Phillips, Desiree Castellano

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hey are educators, mentors, counselors, musicians, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, and individuals who stand up for others. But most of all they are leaders who help keep our community strong. Orlando magazine is proud to honor the 22 individuals pictured on these two pages as Women of the Year. We asked you, our readers, for nominees and you responded with a wealth of recommendations, along with details on how these women make a huge difference in the lives of countless people daily. Our congratulations—and thanks—to them all.

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Back Row (L to R): Olivia Sain, Sharon Smoley, Ybeth Bruzual, Melissa Wiggins, Dr. Roxanne Sylora, Catherine Davey, Loren London Front Row (L to R): Jan Edwards, Kristen Manieri, JoAnn Newman, Nadine Mentor

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USHA TEWARI

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AMBASSADOR | FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10

Her experience managing cases as a constituent advocate for the U.S. Senate prepared Tewari for her current role: an ambassador for finding a cure for Alzheimer’s—and someone who happens to be a caregiver.

“I realized the Alzheimer’s cause is a personal one; I needed to advocate for it just as I did for those 8,400 cases,” says Tewari, who cares for her mother. “As a caregiver, I realize there is a need for a voice advocating and expressing the challenges experienced for all caregivers.”

Tewari maintains a full-time job while volunteering her time as an ambassador. “Despite the overwhelming odds stacked against her due to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, she remains contagiously optimistic, compassionate and relentlessly driven to bring hope and help to those who need it the most,” her nomination reads.

Tewari worked to help pass the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, which will support caregivers and promote awareness of the disease. She hopes to inspire others to get involved.

“As an Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador, I am motivated to advocate for those who do not know where to find resources, or do not know what questions to ask,” she says.

ALICE CHRISTNER BETH MCKEE

MUSICIAN AND GRASSROOTS ACTIVIST | SWAMP SISTAS

In 2010, McKee founded her group as a local support network for creative women.

Swamp Sistas has morphed into a 2,500-member grassroots community for women in the arts that helps meet a variety of needs.

Through New Orleans-inspired musical events such as the La La at Orlando Fringe Festival and the La La Summer Hope Fund Drive and Volunteer Jam, the group has raised more than $60,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank to provide breakfast and lunch for underprivileged children during the summer.

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“This amazing grassroots network lifts up promising artists and connects them with seasoned pros, hosting La Las, a party where musicians gather and friends dance and chip in for a community cause,” her nomination reads.

“As Beth says, ‘Music counts and people count and putting the two together is a big deal.’ She entertains from the heart, emotionally drawing in fans for a good cause.”

This year Swamp Sistas will be the “musical ambassador” for the La La Summer Hope Spring Brunch featuring fellow musicians Amy Robbins, Renee Arozqueta, Gailanne Amundsen and Hannah Wynn.

“It feels good to do good, and it’s a whole lot of fun to do good things together,” McKee says.

RESTAURATEUR | CHRISTNER’S PRIME STEAK & LOBSTER

Christner’s has become a local icon since the family-owned restaurant opened 25 years ago. But co-owner Alice Christner doesn’t just serve up high-end dining experiences. She serves the community.

“The Christner family is committed to giving back locally and believes their work with partner foundations fosters a healthy and growing community in Central Florida,” her nomination reads. Christner supports a multitude of Central Florida organizations and charitable events, including the MDA Toast to Life Gala; Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families; Ali’s Hope Foundation; and Restore the Roar, an ’80s-themed event that benefits the

Janie Lacy, Avani Desai, Desiree Castellano

Winter Park High School Foundation.

“I see my role as one of encouragement to help lift up and support my community and its members. I hope that I have encouraged my family and friends to realize their blessings and demonstrate a pattern of paying it forward,” she says.

The restaurateur—who wears a number of hats on the job—is credited for her role in the success and reputation of Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster, which has won numerous local, regional and national awards. Says the nomination: “Alice’s innovative practice is to stay true to their roots, brand and high standards without bending to every whim or trend in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Christner’s is a classic steakhouse that wishes to celebrate a timeless commitment to quality food and service.”

JANIE LACY

FOUNDER AND CEO | LIFE COUNSELING SOLUTIONS

Saying she is “motivated by the tragedies that have impacted my family, such as the domestic violence murder of my sister Carmen,” the psychotherapist and mental health counselor works to help people overcome grief, mental illness, addictive behaviors and sexual abuse.

“For 12 years, she has been enriching lives through her psychotherapy and brings credibility and expert knowledge to audiences via onair appearances,” her nomination reads. Lacy has been a guest on hundreds of national radio and TV shows, including The Bill Cunningham Show, Daily Buzz and Emotional Mojo. She also co-hosts the podcast Life Unscripted, found on iHeart, iTunes, Spotify and Spreaker.

The women’s advocate developed and helps lead the programs Woman Redeemed, which assists professional woman in breaking free from toxic relationships, and Safe Haven, which is for women who have been sexually betrayed in romantic relationships.

Lacy also offers training in the treatment of addiction recovery and trauma in her role as a faculty member for the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.

“I am passionate about helping individuals heal from personal tragedies and mental health challenges to promote mental wellness to be effective in their personal and professional lives,” Lacy says.

AVANI DESAI

CPA, PHILANTHROPIST AND WOMEN’S ADVOCATE

In 2018, Desai was named president of Schellman & Co., becoming the only minority leader, as well as the youngest leader, of a Top 100 accounting firm in the United States. And she invests heavily in helping other women achieve their goals.

Described in her nomination as “passionate about strategic philanthropy,” the CPA is cochair of 100 Women Strong, a group of female venture philanthropists whose mission is “to make the lives of women and children in Central Florida better and to help other women in our community grow into strategic philanthropists,” she says.

She also sits on a number of other boards, including the Arnold Palmer Hospital Foundation, where she heads women’s initiatives; the Central Florida Foundation; Orlando Tech Association, where she focuses on getting more women into technology; and Catalist, a network that she says “empowers women by supporting the creation, development and expansion of collective giving through informed grant-making.”

“Challenges motivate me,’’ Desai says. “People say I am a glutton for punishment, but I enjoy the process of fixing things that are broken, solving complex problems, and transforming sadness into happiness.”

But she considers her greatest accomplishment a personal one rather than professional: being mom to her 7-year-old son and 4-yearold daughter.

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DESIREE CASTELLANO PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER | TALIA’S LEGACY CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION

In July 2013, Castellano endured the unthinkable: She lost her 13-year-old daughter, Talia, to cancer. Two months later, she honored her daughter’s memory by founding a nonprofit to raise money for research and clinical trials to defeat childhood cancer.

“I’m motivated to help bring awareness to childhood cancer and help find a cure, so that no parent has to lose a child like I did. Seven children die a day because of this disease.

I want to see every child grow up and live a fulfilled life,” she says.

A medical aesthetician and makeup stylist by profession, Castellano, along with a team of volunteers, has traveled to 14 children’s hospitals around the country doing makeovers and giving away makeup bags to children battling cancer. “They have donated thousands of dollars to the most promising clinical trials,” her nomination reads. “Desiree volunteers her time, hard work and dedication to bring awareness to this horrible disease.”

Castellano advocated to help pass the national Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access & Research (STAR) Act of 2018, which promotes pediatric cancer research and treatment. She wants the work to continue “until one day there is a cure for childhood cancer.”

YBETH BRUZUAL ANCHOR AND HOST | SPECTRUM NEWS 13

The Puerto Rico native has interviewed state and national politicians and has covered the George Zimmerman and Casey Anthony trials.

But her coverage of the Pulse massacre “left a lasting impression on my heart.”

Bruzual anchored solo more than 10 hours on June 12, 2016, earning her an Emmy Award. “Working the Pulse attack changed my life forever,” she says. She has also received multiple Paoli Awards as an anchor and reporter, and her work has been recognized repeatedly by the Associated Press.

Named among the most powerful Hispanics in Central Florida in 2012, Bruzual is among 19 local women whose names were read into the Congressional Record in 2018. Referring to herself as “an endless prisoner of hope,” she has also been honored for her volunteer work with the YMCA Developing Hispanic Achievers Program.

“I love an underdog,” Bruzual says. “Any charity or fundraiser that involves someone or a group who is neglected is the wind beneath my wings and is the fuel to my fire—to ask the tough questions when in the studio or reporting, pushing for more to get an honest answer from those in power.”

Her greatest personal accomplishment is as a mom. “Our son, Christian, is 11 years old and keeps me grounded,” she says.

uphill battle. “Female plastic surgeons must overcome gender bias, grueling training and the lifestyle demands of their chosen profession,” her nomination shares.

“Growing up in a family where even my mother was a physician, the idea that being a woman should hold me back never even occurred to me,” Sylora says.

She offers breast enhancement and reduction, and body contouring in addition to reconstruction for breast cancer patients—“a service not widely offered in the community, but one that is greatly needed,” according to her nomination.

Consumers’ Checkbook has recognized the mom of three as a Top Doctor, and Consumers Research Council of America has named her one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons.

Sylora enjoys follow-up appointments because “I see individuals who formerly had a reclusive personality due to confidence issues change into somebody bubbling over with personality and plans for their future.”

DR. ROXANNE SYLORA

A top-ranking public relations executive, Weissman founded her hybrid PR firm/dance and fitness studio/photography studio in 2010.

Agency by day, dance studio by night, Studio K is a three-time winner of Orlando magazine’s Best Studio for Body & Soul.

“Through her efforts there, Kristin created not just a place for health and wellness, but a true community where adults of all shapes, sizes and levels of ability are welcome to be themselves in a judgment-free zone,” her nomination reads. “Kristin was also named as a representative [in 2018] for Orlando as Ms. Or-

PLASTIC SURGEON | THE INSTITUTE OF AESTHETIC SURGERY

When Sylora operates on a patient, it is with the hope the transformation will be more than skin deep.

“People who feel that cosmetic surgery is all about vanity just don’t get it,” Sylora says. “It’s about empowering somebody by helping them reclaim their confidence.”

With men vastly outnumbering women among plastic surgeons, Sylora has faced an

KRISTIN WEISSMAN OWNER AND CEO | STUDIO K

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lack of funding and research dedicated to pediatric cancer and effects, such as secondary cancers, that occur as a result of antiquated treatments.”

The nonprofit’s goal is to fund innovative and accessible pediatric cancer treatments, improve quality of life and educate to spur change. CKc has funded 15 research grants resulting in treatment options for 90 children “who otherwise would have been told there was nothing else that could be done to save their lives,” Wiggins says.

“I’ve attended funerals for babies. I’ve had to explain to my son why the treatments used to fight his cancer caused him to need hearing aids. I know that two-thirds of pediatric cancer survivors deal with secondary cancers and lifelong side effects because their tiny bodies can’t handle the toxicity of the drugs. We can do better,” she says.

SHARON SMOLEY

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY | ORLANDO ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

lando International to inspire others with her personal health struggles.”

Weissman also gives back to the community in numerous ways, including Give Kids the World, the I-Drive Angel Tree, Special Olympics, and her animal rescue charity, Studio K-9.

“I want my legacy to be that I took chances, that I was willing to sacrifice and to take risks to make a big impact and I never gave up,” Weissman shares. She emphasizes “putting people first, and then working as hard as you can to stay focused on…helping them to improve and inspiring them to connect.”

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MELISSA WIGGINS FOUNDER | CANNONBALL KIDS’ CANCER

Wiggins launched her foundation in 2014 after her son, Cannon, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma at 20 months old. Cannon survived, but not without much suffering and lasting ill effects.

“During Cannon’s year and a half of treatments, Melissa saw the horrific effects firsthand,’’ her nomination shares. “This experience motivated her to spend hundreds of hours researching and learning about the enormous

“One of Central Florida’s most competent, experienced and impactful government relations professionals,” according to her nomination, Smoley works to promote growth in Central Florida.

“In my role, I work with business and community leaders to determine the region’s priorities and advocate for policy that supports those priorities,” she says. “From transportation solutions to public safety efforts and economic development projects, I work with elected leaders locally, in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., to ensure that economic policies align with our region’s priorities.”

Smoley worked to bring major-league soccer to Orlando, fund improvements to Camping World Stadium and build the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. “I am proud to say I was a part of the group of professionals, community builders and advocates that helped make these projects a reality,” she says.

But her greatest moment, she says, was in 2012, when “I crossed the finish line of my first Ironman Triathlon, and my daughter, family and

For Dr. Roxanne Sylora, plastic surgery is about more than trimmer thighs, flatter abs, and perkier breasts. It’s about encouraging people to become the best version of themselves -- from the inside out.

“Our mission is to inspire confidence and help people reach their God-given potential,” she says. “When you see people’s personalities bloom and their confidence grow after a cosmetic procedure, it’s a great feeling.”

“Dr. Sylora joined The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in 2012 after practicing in Chicago and training under some of the most highly regarded surgeons in the country. She specializes in cosmetic breast and body procedures, and her diverse experience is extremely valuable when delivering a client’s desired results. ”Every patient has unique needs, and there are many little choices that you can make during a procedure that can influence the outcome. The more experience you have and the more tools you have at your disposal, the closer you’re going to get to where the patient wants to be, “she says.

Dr. Sylora acknowledges that it takes courage for a patient to discuss their physical insecurities. That’s why building strong patient relationships is so important. ”I develop friendly relationships with my patients,” she says. “They know that someone is always available to listen to their questions and help them find solutions.

Consultations with Dr. Sylora emphasize education. She wants patients to know their options and understand what is -- and isn’t -- possible to achieve through surgery. As a practice rooted in Christian values, the physicians at The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery offer to pray with patients before a procedure. Many patients gladly accept. “People find comfort in the gesture,” Dr. Sylora says.

friends were there to see me do it.” Though difficult, “it was important that I set an example for my daughter, teaching her that hard work, determination and commitment are the key in accomplishing your goals, no matter how challenging.”

LINDSEY PHILLIPS

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Children in the foster system—particularly those who have been victimized by the human trafficking industry—have an advocate in Phillips, who works to ensure their needs are met so they can be on a path to healing.

“Lindsey has emerged as a leader,” her nomination says, in providing support to victimized children by helping establish the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) program “providing sophisticated treatment for girls and boys, ages 10 to 21, who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual trauma.

As this work has progressed, Lindsey saw an additional need for a safe foster home for these children and lobbied legislators to provide for certification of such homes.”

Phillips also gained community support for “Camp Holiday Cheer,” where she says local foster children and their families have enjoyed “positive experiences” and created “lasting memories.”

“Not a day goes by at Devereux where I am not surrounded by impactful moments, such as seeing a child experience something they have never had the opportunity to experience or accomplishing something they have worked so hard to achieve,” Phillips says. “Every step of my career has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and strengthening families in our community.”

SANDY SCHOLL

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | WILLOW CREEK PRESCHOOL

In 1995, Scholl started the church-based preschool with 20 students and two staff members. Today the school has 19 staff members who serve about 145 students annually. But it’s not about the numbers.

“This is not just a job to her. It is a ministry,” her nominator shares. Scholl invests herself in the staff, students and families. “Sandy is one of the kindest, most giving, loving, supportive, nurturing, sacrificial and godly people I have ever met. She would drop anything, to be there, to counsel, to pray with or just show love to anyone in need.”

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Scholl has seen students who have “grown into vibrant and responsible adults.” She adds, “I am proud that I was given the honor of being a small part of their journey.”

The school’s objective is to give students a strong academic foundation and establish biblical character. “Each child should have the opportunity to reach their potential through appropriate experiences and teaching,’’ Scholl says. “Each family should have an advocate that will help assist them throughout these years. It is my firm belief that a family, a school and the church should work in unison within the community as we develop the next generation of citizens and leaders.”

MICHELLE REYNOLDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | EVERY KID OUTREACH

Reynolds carries on her parents’ legacy of serving the community through her full-time work to equip and empower children to become productive citizens with solid character.

She also is founder of The Sister’ing Movement, “a network of over 3,500 women from around the world whose goal is to provide opportunities and platforms that give women a safe space and unite them together as sisters,” she says.

“Michelle is a sister to all,” her nomination reads. Despite a breast cancer diagnosis in fall 2018, “she has continued to be selfless through her fight, continuing to be an example and a source of encouragement for others.”

Reynolds’ father, Eddie Cole, founded Every Kid Outreach in 1991. The program serves more than 500 students through programs and camps annually and has been recognized by the Orange County Public Schools for its partnership.

“Serving people is in my DNA,” says Reynolds, who finds motivation in seeing others pay it forward.

“Daily I am committed to walking in purpose, on purpose. I want to be remembered as someone who loved people and used every opportunity to connect them with their God-given purpose,” she says.

DEBORAH MOSKOWITZ LAWYER AND ENTREPRENEUR

Moskowitz is a managing partner of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., the nation’s largest minority- and woman-owned law firm.

She also serves as a child advocate through the Guardian ad Litem program and, despite her busy schedule “dedicates a significant amount of

time organizing and performing community service through Habitat for Humanity and Second Harvest Food Bank,” her nominator shares.

In addition, Moskowitz finds time to run a successful hot sauce company, Fat Cat Gourmet Foods, with her husband. “Getting Fat Cat off the ground from a pure startup has been amazing.

It is like watching a child grow and come into its own,” she says.

In her legal role, the Orlando native says, “I have always enjoyed standing up for the underdog.’’ She finds the Guardian ad Litem program “extraordinarily rewarding,’’ helping children “stay out of the criminal justice system and, in some cases if needed, find stable and loving homes. Everyone deserves a shot at success and these kids are no different.”

Moskowitz, who has been recognized by the Florida Supreme Court for her pro bono hours, says this about being an influence on others: “If I have inspired just one person to reach for and meet a goal they always thought was out of reach, that to me would be the best legacy I could leave behind.”

NADINE MENTOR

FOUNDER AND CO-FOUNDER | THE GREATEST INVESTMENT GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM AND SPACE TO GROW CHARITIES

The daughter of a single mom of four from Haiti, Mentor has shattered the glass ceiling as an investment banker by day, paying it forward by providing hope to the disadvantaged in Central Florida and in Haiti.

“Nadine is one of those women who sees a need and does everything in her power to fill the need. There is no end to her generosity, and her passion is contagious,” her nomination reads.

With The Greatest Investment program, Mentor says her mission is “to educate and empower the next generation of strong, confident and fierce female leaders.” The community-based organization Space to Grow Charities benefits underprivileged or abused women and children. She also has raised more than $120,000 for programs in Haiti, where she has gone on multiple mission trips.

“In both my professional and community roles, I try to instill positive values, provide guidance and encourage constant learning,” Mentor says.

“To me, being a mentor is a lifelong commitment to walk alongside someone that you are invested in, that you care about and that you want to see succeed. For some reason, God gave me the last name of Mentor. And you know what? It fits.”

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In 2009, the science center opened the area’s first STEM preschool, a point of pride for Newman. “It’s wonderful to walk through the science center and the school and see the excitement and the activity,” she says. “What we do sparks curiosity and wonder, which leads to big ideas.

And those big ideas can change the world.”

CATHERINE DAVEY

FOUNDER | LOW DOWN ON THE LAW

A lawyer and the mother of a daughter with Down syndrome, Davey found herself in a position to understand and advocate for the needs of families like hers. And she has.

Low Down on the Law is “a program Catherine conceived, designed and implemented as a service to families of those with special needs.

The program seeks to educate families about the law and help them navigate the legal system so they can advocate on behalf of themselves,” her nomination reads. By attending a session, families can save money on legal fees and make more informed decisions.

Davey, who donates her time to help families like hers, says she enjoys “seeing the relief on parents’ faces as they understand how to work their way through the process.” She works to ensure “that the legal system continues to be improved to address the needs of this vulnerable but extraordinary population.”

The owner of Davey Law Group says she hopes to see “the world changed for people with special needs so that all people understand the gifts and talents that each and every individual possesses regardless of whether they are exactly like everyone else or not.”

JOANN NEWMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO | ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

A former vice president at AT&T, Newman took the helm at the science center in 2009 and, her nomination states, “has guided the organization toward a future of innovation, accessibility, inclusion and creativity, leading our mission to inspire science learning for life.”

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years. Newman is credited with launching a capital improvement campaign that has raised $10.4 million of its $35 million goal.

She also works hard to make the center accessible to the entire community through the Science for All program, by which low-income residents, schools and other groups receive free or discounted admission.

“She understands that one of the most important steps to growth is adaptability and to address our community’s growing needs, diversity and inclusion,” her nomination reads.

JAN EDWARDS

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT | PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION

Edwards, an award-winning sales and marketing veteran, knows how to get an audience’s attention. Through her non-profit and a film she wrote, produced and co-directed, she now works to put the spotlight on human trafficking.

“She is on a mission to stop human trafficking through prevention,’’ her nomination reads. “She is always on the road educating and presenting her film, attending events and increasing awareness. She is unstoppable.”

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Paving the Way works to equip and empower young people to break the cycle of victimization through educational programs for parents, students, educators, first responders and the hospitality trade.

Edwards’ film, Trapped in the Trade, was aired on CNN and is used in educational programs.

She recalls a training session at a shelter when “a 14-year-old came up to me, pointed at the screen and said, ‘That’s me.’ She got the assistance she needed to never go back to that life again.”

The children’s advocate says her goal is to “know that I left the planet in better shape than when I got here by ending the cycle of child trafficking around the world…ensuring our children have a future to live into that lights up their heart.”

OLIVIA SAIN

PHILANTHROPIST, AUTHOR AND SPEAKER | STAYING SAIN

The sudden 2012 death of Sain’s father, former president and CEO of Visit Orlando Gary Sain, sent her family into a tailspin. Missing what she described as her compass, young Sain set out to continue his legacy of philanthropy, perpetuate his wisdom and offer comfort to others.

She founded Sain’s Stuffed Giving, which collects stuffed animals for distribution to children and adults at the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving Day Feast. Olivia Sain also has benefited the Downtown Outlook Clinic, which provides mental health services to the uninsured, and was recognized for her fund-raising efforts for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

In addition, Sain and her mother, Pamela, coauthored iBRAND: The Next Generation and a companion workbook based on Gary Sain’s

blueprint for success. The pair started the website StayingSain.com to help people navigate and overcome loss. And Sain founded Butterfly Talks, a support group for lesbian and bisexual women.

“Whether it is putting on a fundraiser, creating peer support groups, [running] a charity drive or performing random acts of kindness, she is always making a difference,” one nomination reads.

As Sain—a popular public speaker—says, “There are so many life lessons that giving back can teach us. It’s not the same as writing a check to an organization. There is an emotional and spiritual connection in giving back.”

KRISTEN MANIERI

FOUNDER | DO GOOD DATE NIGHT

A Toronto native, Manieri founded the now-popular Orlando Date Night Guide in 2007. Eight years later, she launched a philanthropic division designed to help working professional couples connect with one another while serving their community.

Each event has been sold out, and the concept is now taking root across the country. “Kristen has said that she believes that most people want to do something to support their communities but struggle to find the balance of busy, everyday life with the desire to give back. And that’s why volunteerism date nights are a much-needed win-win,” her nomination shares.

As Manieri says, “Human beings are happier and healthier when they are connected. I am grateful that I found a career that finds me bringing people together. More than ever, we need our villages and our tribes.”

Calling herself a “possibilitarian,” the accomplished writer, blogger and podcast host sees

herself as a strong role model for her 8- and 10-year-old daughters. “The greatest thing I have ever achieved is showing them that I can fall down and get right back up, that anything is possible, and that any woman can be powerful without losing her kindness and joy.”

LOREN LONDON

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR | RAISE

As an 11-year-old, London held a carnival in her backyard to raise money for a local children’s hospital. Today, she’s the full-time volunteer director for a Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando program that provides paid work and social skills training for adults with special needs.

“When creating RAISE”—which stands for Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees—“I was personally motivated and inspired by the challenges I faced with my younger brother, Barry, who struggled with special needs. It is my intention to leave our community a better place for other families facing the same obstacles,” London shares.

RAISE has helped dozens of people since its 2014 inception, inspiring other cities that want to duplicate its model. “Receiving requests from cities around the country interested in duplicating RAISE has validated our program and our vision,” she says.

The program “not only gives employees the skills to gain employment, but it gives them self-respect and self-confidence to become someone they dared to dreamed they could be,” her nomination reads.

London enjoys “seeing the confidence grow in our employees, most of whom are receiving a paycheck for the first time” while offering support to their families.

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2019 BE ST LAWYE RS When you need an attorney, you want someone with a strong reputation and a proven track record. The annual Best Lawyers® list provides the names of Orlando-area attorneys recommended by their colleagues. A national attorney evaluation firm, BL Rankings, LLC, conducted an extensive peer-review survey asking established local lawyers to name top practitioners in their particular fields. The 2019 list contains more than 400 lawyers They are listed alphabetically by specialty area.

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Methodology for Best Lawyers®

This list is excerpted from the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, the pre-eminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. Published since 1983, Best Lawyers lists attorneys in 145 specialties, representing all 50 states, who have been chosen through an exhaustive survey in which thousands of the nation’s top lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

The 2019 edition of Best Lawyers is based on more than 7.8 million evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers.

The method used to compile Best Lawyers remains unchanged since the first edition was compiled more than 30 years ago. Lawyers are chosen for inclusion based solely on the vote of their peers. Listings cannot be bought, and no purchase is required to be included. In this regard, Best Lawyers remains the gold standard of reliability and integrity in lawyer ratings.

The nomination pool for the 2019 edition consisted of all lawyers whose names appeared in the previous edition of Best Lawyers, lawyers who were nominated since the previous survey, and new nominees solicited from listed attorneys. In general, lawyers were asked to vote only on nominees in their own specialty in their own jurisdiction. Lawyers in closely related specialties were asked to vote across specialties, as were lawyers in smaller jurisdictions. Where specialties are national or international in nature, lawyers were asked to vote nationally as well as locally. Voting lawyers were also given an opportunity to offer more detailed comments on nominees. Each year, half of the voting pool receives fax or email ballots; the other half is polled by phone.

Voting lawyers were provided this general guideline for determining if a nominee should be listed among “the best”: “If you had a close friend or relative who needed a real estate lawyer (for example), and you could not handle the case yourself, to whom would you refer them?” All votes and comments were solicited with a guarantee of confidentiality—a critical factor in the viability and validity of Best Lawyers’ surveys. To ensure the rigor of the selection process, lawyers were urged to use only their highest standards when voting, and to evaluate each nominee based only on his or her individual merits. The additional comments were used to make more accurate comparisons between voting patterns and weight votes accordingly. Best Lawyers uses various methodological tools to identify and correct for anomalies in both the nomination and voting process.

Ultimately, of course, a lawyer’s inclusion is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow attorneys. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, the breadth of the survey, the candor of the respondents, and the sophistication of the polling methodology largely correct for any biases.

For all these reasons, Best Lawyers lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate and useful guide to the best lawyers in the United States available anywhere.

Administrative/ Regulatory Law Miranda F. Fitzgerald Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Advertising Law Frank S. Ioppolo, Jr. Ioppolo Law Group Lake Mary 407-444-1004 ioppololawgroup.com

Antitrust Law

Hal H. Kantor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Hal K. Litchford Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com

Clifford B. Shepard Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand Maitland 407-622-1772 shepardfirm.com

Stephen D. Milbrath Byrd Campbell Winter Park 407-392-2285 byrdcampbell.com

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Christopher C. Skambis, Jr. The Skambis Law Firm Orlando 407-649-0090

Appellate Practice Kimberly A. Ashby Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com Hal K. Litchford Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com

Shawn G. Rader Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Nicholas A. Shannin The Shannin Law Firm Orlando 407-985-2222 shanninlaw.com Tad A. Yates Law Offices of Tad A. Yates Orlando 407-608-7777 tadyates.com

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Banking and Finance Law John M. Brennan GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com J.P. Carolan III Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Orlando 407-423-4246 whww.com Casey M. Cavanaugh Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Patrick T. Christiansen Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Suzanne E. Gilbert Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

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Bradley M. Saxton Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com

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R. Scott Shuker Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com

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Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) J.P. Carolan III Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Orlando 407-423-4246 whww.com Laurence C. Hames Laurence C. Hames, Esq. Winter Park 407-622-4500 hames-law.com

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V. Frederic Lyon The Lyon Firm Winter Park 407-647-8900 lyonfirm.com

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Gregory S. Martin Martin Hild Maitland 407-660-4488 martinhild.com

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Charlotte L. Warren Carlton Fields Orlando 407-849-0300 carltonfields.com

Bruce A. Norris Kirwin Norris Orlando 407-740-6600 kirwinnorris.com Karl E. Pearson Pearson, Doyle, Mohre & Pastis Maitland 407-647-0090 pearsonbitman.com Stephen W. Pickert Moye, O’Brien, Pickert & Dillon Maitland 407-622-5250 moopd.com Lilburn R. Railey III Orlando 407-399-4933 Paul L. SanGiovanni Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Ryan P. Scordato Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Jayne SkrzysowskiPittman Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer Orlando 407-649-9797 conroysimberg.com

Christopher J. Weiss Christopher Weiss, Attorney at Law Orlando 407-928-6737 cweisslaw.com Thomas P. Wert Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Michael K. Wilson Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com

Copyright Law Herbert L. Allen Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Ava K. Doppelt Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Jon M. Gibbs Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Lori T. Milvain Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Terry M. Sanks Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7707 bwsmiplaw.com David L. Sigalow Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com

Corporate Compliance Law Jeffrey E. Decker BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Michael E. Neukamm GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Corporate Governance Law Jeffrey E. Decker BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Laurence C. Hames Laurence C. Hames, Esq. Winter Park 407-622-4500 hames-law.com James J. Hoctor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Peter E. Reinert Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Corporate Law Suzan A. Abramson Alexander Abramson Orlando 407-649-7777 orlandobusinesslawyer.com Glenn A. Adams Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Nathan N. Balint Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

R. Lee Bennett GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Thomas McAleavey Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

J.P. Carolan III Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Orlando 407-423-4246 whww.com

J. Brock McClane Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Louis T.M. Conti Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Jeffrey E. Decker BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Randolph H. Fields GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Andrew R. Finkelstein Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com John P. Greeley Smith Mackinnon Orlando 407-843-7300 Laurence C. Hames Laurence C. Hames, Esq. Winter Park 407-622-4500 hames-law.com Robert F. Higgins Winter Park 321-972-4804 James J. Hoctor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com J. Gregory Humphries Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Jeffery Q. Jonasen Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart Orlando 407-648-5077 gunster.com Timothy J. Manor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Byrd F. Marshall, Jr. GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

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Jason C. McDonald Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com Jack K. McMullen GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Robert W. Mead, Jr. Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Michael E. Neukamm GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Beppy Landrum Owen Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Peter E. Reinert Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Jason S. Rimes Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Richard A. Rodgers GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Mark D. Scheinblum Winter Park 407-628-9081 scheinblumlaw.com David L. Schick BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Criminal Defense: General Practice Bert Barclay Weiss, Grunor, Barclay & Barnett Maitland 407-843-3990 orlandolawsuits.com

Vincent A. Citro Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro Orlando 407-901-5852 horwitzcitrolaw.com Mark L. Horwitz Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro Orlando 407-901-5852 horwitzcitrolaw.com Robert A. Leventhal Law Offices of Robert A. Leventhal Orlando 407-849-6161 Warren W. Lindsey Lindsey & Ferry Winter Park 407-644-4044 criminaldefense lawyersinolando.com Donald A. Lykkebak The Law Office of Donald A. Lykkebak Winter Park 407-425-4044 donaldlykkebak.com Michael J. Snure Winter Park 407-469-6200 snurepa.com

Criminal Defense: White-Collar Vincent A. Citro Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro Orlando 407-901-5852 horwitzcitrolaw.com Mark L. Horwitz Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro Orlando 407-901-5852 horwitzcitrolaw.com Robert A. Leventhal Law Offices of Robert A. Leventhal Orlando 407-849-6161 Warren W. Lindsey Lindsey & Ferry Winter Park 407-644-4044 criminaldefense lawyersinorlando.com Donald A. Lykkebak The Law Office of Donald A. Lykkebak Winter Park 407-425-4044 donaldlykkebak.com James Cheney Mason Winter Park 407-843-5785 jcheneymason.com

Tad A. Yates Law Offices of Tad A. Yates Orlando 407-608-7777 tadyates.com

Economic Development Law Martha A. Hartley Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com

Elder Law Heidi W. Isenhart Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson Orlando 407-581-9800 shuffieldlowman.com Norma Stanley Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law Ralph C. Losey Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com Adam C. Losey Losey Orlando 407-986-0406 losey.law

Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Robert Alfert, Jr. Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Kurt T. Bauerle Harris Harris Bauerle Ziegler Lopez Orlando 407-843-0404 hhbzlflorida.com Kurt H. Garber Fishback Dominick Winter Park 407-262-8400 fishbacklaw.com Gordon H. Harris Harris Harris Bauerle Ziegler Lopez Orlando 407-843-0404 hhbzlflorida.com

Bruce M. Harris Harris Harris Bauerle Ziegler Lopez Orlando 407-843-0404 hhbzlflorida.com Kent L. Hipp GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Scott J. Johnson Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Prineet D. Sharma Sharma Eminent Domain Lawyers Winter Garden 407-395-3301 sharmafl.com Jay W. Small Mateer Harbert Orlando 407-425-9044 mateerharbert.com Mary Doty Solik Doty Solik Law Orlando 407-501-8606 dotysoliklaw.com J. Christy Wilson III J. C. Wilson & Associates Orlando 407-843-4321 wilsonassociatespa.com

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Michael J. Canan GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Robert W. Mead, Jr. Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com David L. Schick BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Joseph Van Heyde II Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Employment Law—Individuals Joseph Egan, Jr. Egan, Lev, Lindstrom & Siwica Orlando 407-422-1400

Travis R. Hollifield Hollifield Legal Centre Winter Park 407-599-9590 trhlaw.com Thomas J. Pilacek Thomas J. Pilacek & Associates Winter Springs 407-660-9595 url not active Jill S. Schwartz Jill S. Schwartz & Associates Winter Park 407-647-8911 schwartzlawfirm.net Patricia R. Sigman Sigman & Sigman Altamonte Springs 407-332-1200 orlandoemploymentlaw. com Gary D. Wilson Wilson McCoy Maitland 407-803-5400 wilsonmccoylaw.com

Employment Law— Management Stephen T. Ball Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Lori R. Benton FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com Carlos J. Burruezo Burruezo & Burruezo Orlando 407-754-2904 burruezolaw.com Joyce Ackerbaum Cox BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Charles Robinson Fawsett Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com John M. Finnigan Finnigan Law Firm Maitland 407-478-3700 finniganlaw.com Dorothy F. Green Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com

Seated: James Etscorn, Warren Lindsey Standing: Nicole Carolan, Michael Carolan, Terry Sanks, Richard Rodgers

Wayne L. Helsby Allen Norton & Blue Winter Park 407-571-2152 anblaw.com

Patrick M. Muldowney BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Kevin W. Shaughnessy BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Mary Ruth Houston Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Morey Raiskin Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Susan T. Spradley GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Jeffrey B. Jones Littler Mendelson Orlando 407-393-2900 littler.com Vasilis C. Katsafanas Longwood 407-782-8944 Mark E. Levitt Allen Norton & Blue Winter Park 407-571-2152 anblaw.com Ralph C. Losey Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com Jeffrey E. Mandel Fisher Phillips Orlando 407-541-0888 fisherphillips.com Allen J. McKenna FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com

Michael J. Roper Bell & Roper Orlando 407-897-5150 bellroperlaw.com Cynthia Brennan Ryan Ryan Law Oviedo 407-359-0403 ryan-law.com M. Susan Sacco FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com Paul J. Scheck Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Jill S. Schwartz Jill S. Schwartz & Associates Winter Park 407-647-8911 schwartzlawfirm.net

Gary D. Wilson Wilson McCoy Maitland 407-803-5400 wilsonmccoylaw.com Benton N. Wood Fisher Phillips Orlando 407-541-0888 fisherphillips.com Donald C. Works III Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com Aaron L. Zandy FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com

Energy Law Thomas A. Cloud GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Entertainment Law—Music Clay M. Townsend Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Environmental Law Cecelia Bonifay Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Ted R. Brown Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Miranda F. Fitzgerald Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

N. Lee Sasser, Jr. Sasser & Weber Orlando 407-896-0491 sasserweberlaw.com

Hal H. Kantor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Nicholas A. Pope Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Bert Barclay Weiss, Grunor, Barclay & Barnett Maitland 407-843-3990 orlandolawsuits.com

Julie P. Kendig-Schrader Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

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Michael Cortes Cortes & Medina Altamonte Springs 407-915-4700 cortesmedina.com

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Mayanne Downs GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Camy Schwam-Wilcox Schwam-Wilcox & Associates Orlando 407-245-7700 cbswlaw.com

Jennifer C. Frank Frank Family Law Practice Altamonte Springs 407-629-2208 frankfamilylaw.com

Jenny Kim Sullivan GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Rachel A. Gorenflo Gray, Gorenflo & Partlow Sanford 407-324-0778 grayandgorenflo.com

Elizabeth Tener Greenspoon Marder Orlando 407-425-6559 gmlaw.com

Caryn M. Green Green Family Law Orlando 407-403-5558 greenfamilylaw.net

Nancy S. Weber Sasser & Weber Orlando 407-896-0491 sasserweberlaw.com

Amy C. Hamlin Hamlin Family Law Altamonte Springs 407-543-8645 hamlinfamilylaw.com

Richard D. West West Family Law Group Orlando 407-425-8878 westfamilylawgroup.com

Brenda L. London The Aikin Family Law Group Winter Park 407-644-4040 aikinlaw.com

Cynthia M. Winter Orlando Legal Orlando 407-377-6399 orlandolegal.com

Robyn D. Neely Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com William L. Pence BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Family Law Wendy L. Aikin The Aikin Family Law Group Winter Park 407-644-4040 aikinlaw.com

Keersten Heskin Martinez Heskin Martinez Law Group Orlando 407-403-5990 heskinmartinezlaw.com Rebecca L. Palmer Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group Orlando 407-757-2883 rlplawgroup.com Nicole Park GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Karen Persis Law Office of Karen Persis Orlando 407-228-2864 karenpersis.com

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Mark Rabinowitz Greenspoon Marder Orlando 407-425-6559 gmlaw.com

Susan W. Savard Green Family Law Orlando 407-403-5558 greenfamilylaw.net

Family Law Arbitration Rebecca L. Palmer Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group Orlando 407-757-2883 rlplawgroup.com Richard D. West West Family Law Group Orlando 407-425-8878 westfamilylawgroup.com

Family Law Mediation Rebecca L. Palmer Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group Orlando 407-757-2883 rlplawgroup.com N. Lee Sasser, Jr. Sasser & Weber Orlando 407-896-0491 sasserweberlaw.com

Nancy S. Weber Sasser & Weber Orlando 407-896-0491 sasserweberlaw.com Richard D. West West Family Law Group Orlando 407-425-8878 westfamilylawgroup.com

Financial Services Regulation Law John P. Greeley Smith Mackinnon Orlando 407-843-7300 Virginia B. Townes Losey Orlando 407-986-0406 losey.law

Franchise Law Robert F. Higgins Winter Park 321-972-4804

Government Contracts Thomas Wilkes GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Government Relations Practice Ted R. Brown Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com C. David Brown II Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Derek E. Bruce Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart Orlando 407-648-5077 gunster.com Miranda F. Fitzgerald Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com James F. Johnston Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Hal H. Kantor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Vivien J. Monaco Burr & Forman Orlando 407-540-6600 burr.com Thomas Wilkes GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Health Care Law Michael J. Bittman Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com William A. Boyles GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Gregory A. Chaires Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero Altamonte Springs 407-834-2777 chlawyers.com David L. Evans Mateer Harbert Orlando 407-425-9044 mateerharbert.com James F. Heekin, Jr. Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com David L. Schick BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Immigration Law Daniel R. Aidif Orlando 407-841-4855 Lea Alfano Alfano Immigration Law Orlando 321-766-4209 alfanoimmigration.com Edward C. Beshara Beshara Maitland 407-571-6878 besharapa.com

Teresa B. Finer Cotney Construction Law Orlando 407-801-7030 trentcotney.com

David C. Schwartz Mediate First Orlando 407-649-9495 mediatefirstinc.com

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David B. Shelton Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com

Allen J. McKenna FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com

Dennis J. Wall Winter Springs 407-617-4693 dennisjwall.com

Patrick M. Muldowney BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Information Technology Law Ralph C. Losey Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com

Insurance Law Lori J. Caldwell Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com Darryl L. Gavin Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com David W. Henry Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin Orlando 407-420-4380 marshalldennehey.com Robert F. Higgins Winter Park 321-972-4804 Jennings L. Hurt III Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Robert J. Jack Orlando 407-876-6547 Henry W. Jewett II Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Chris N. Kolos Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Francis E. Pierce III Mateer Harbert Orlando 407-425-9044 mateerharbert.com

Richard S. Womble Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com

Labor Law— Management Lori R. Benton FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com Carlos J. Burruezo Burruezo & Burruezo Orlando 407-754-2904 burruezolaw.com Charles Robinson Fawsett Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com John M. Finnigan Finnigan Law Firm Maitland 407-478-3700 finniganlaw.com Dorothy F. Green Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com Wayne L. Helsby Allen Norton & Blue Winter Park 407-571-2152 anblaw.com Mary Ruth Houston Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Vasilis C. Katsafanas Longwood 407-782-8944 Mark E. Levitt Allen Norton & Blue Winter Park 407-571-2152 anblaw.com

Morey Raiskin Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Paul J. Scheck Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Kevin W. Shaughnessy BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Susan T. Spradley GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Benton N. Wood Fisher Phillips Orlando 407-541-0888 fisherphillips.com Aaron L. Zandy FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com

Labor Law—Union Joseph Egan, Jr. Egan, Lev, Lindstrom & Siwica Orlando 407-422-1400 Vasilis C. Katsafanas Longwood 407-782-8944 Jill S. Schwartz Jill S. Schwartz & Associates Winter Park 407-647-8911 schwartzlawfirm.net Gary D. Wilson Wilson McCoy Maitland 407-803-5400 wilsonmccoylaw.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Land Use and Zoning Law Cecelia Bonifay Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Ted R. Brown Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com C. David Brown II Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Charles B. Costar III Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Ted B. Edwards Law Office of Ted B. Edwards Winter Park 321-972-4701 tedwardslaw.com Miranda F. Fitzgerald Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com T. Eddie Francis Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Aaron J. Gorovitz Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Juli Simas James Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Hal H. Kantor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com James H. McNeil, Jr. Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Nicholas A. Pope Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

A. Wayne Rich Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Roger W. Sims Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Allison E. Turnbull Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart Orlando 407-648-5077 gunster.com Rebecca F. Wilson Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Legal Malpractice Law—Defendants John E. Fisher Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Leisure and Hospitality Law Daniel Bachrach Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com Jacqueline Bozzuto Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com William T. Dymond, Jr. Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Richard J. Fildes Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Robert H. Gebaide BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Kurt P. Gruber BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

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William C. Guthrie Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com

Jack C. McElroy Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

John Melicharek, Jr. BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

I. William Spivey II Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Michael J. Sullivan Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Virginia B. Townes Losey Orlando 407-986-0406 losey.law

Robert J. Webb BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law John P. Greeley Smith Mackinnon Orlando 407-843-7300

Litigation—Antitrust Hal K. Litchford Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com Stephen D. Milbrath Byrd Campbell Winter Park 407-392-2285 byrdcampbell.com

Litigation—Banking and Finance J. Jeffrey Deery Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com Megan Costa DeVault Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Joseph E. Foster Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Suzanne E. Gilbert Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Michael L. Gore Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Litigation—Bankruptcy Andrew M. Brumby Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Jules S. Cohen Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Denise D. Dell-Powell Burr & Forman Orlando 407-540-6600 burr.com Joseph E. Foster Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Elizabeth A. Green BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Robert F. Higgins Winter Park 321-972-4804 Jason W. Johnson Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Roy S. Kobert GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Brian A. McDowell Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Bradley M. Saxton Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com

James A. Timko Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Litigation—Construction Robert Alfert, Jr. Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Trevor B. Arnold GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Kimberly A. Ashby Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com Edmund T. Baxa, Jr. Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com Brent C. Bell Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Brian W. Bennett Bennett Legal Group Orlando 407-734-4559 bennettlegalgroup.com Charles J. Cacciabeve Carlton Fields Orlando 407-849-0300 carltonfields.com Michael R. Candes Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Bryan L. Capps Moye, O’Brien, Pickert & Dillon Maitland 407-622-5250 moopd.com Marc D. Chapman Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com John H. Dannecker Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Denis L. Durkin BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Michael R. Gibbons Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Donald H. Gibson Gibson Law Orlando 407-895-4481 gibsonlaw.com Christopher T. Hill Hill, Rugh, Keller & Main Orlando 321-270-6826 hrkmlaw.com Michael A. Hornreich Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial Orlando 407-734-7000 wwhgd.com Jeffrey D. Keiner GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Brian P. Kirwin Kirwin Norris Orlando 407-740-6600 kirwinnorris.com Todd F. Kobrin Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Seated: Leon Handley, Harold Ward. Standing: James “Trippe” Cheek, Brock McLane, Jill Schwartz, Glenn Jensen

Paul L. SanGiovanni Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Gregory S. Martin Martin Hild Maitland 407-660-4488 martinhild.com

Jeremy Springhart Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com

James M. McCrae Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Ben W. Subin Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

James E. Moye Moye, O’Brien, Pickert & Dillon Maitland 407-622-5250 moopd.com

James M. Talley Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com

Bruce A. Norris Kirwin Norris Orlando 407-740-6600 kirwinnorris.com

Christopher J. Weiss Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law Orlando 407-928-6737 cweisslaw.com

Stephen W. Pickert Moye, O’Brien, Pickert & Dillon Maitland 407-622-5250 moopd.com Kenneth Richie Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Thomas P. Wert Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Michael K. Wilson Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com

Litigation— Environmental

Litigation—Insurance

Ted R. Brown Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Kenneth P. Hazouri deBeaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal Orlando 407-422-2454 dsklawgroup.com

Thomas K. Maurer Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com

Christopher T. Hill Hill, Rugh, Keller & Main Orlando 321-270-6826 hrkmlaw.com

William L. Pence BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

M. Gary Toole McDonald Toole Wiggins Orlando 407-246-1800 mtwlegal.com

Rory C. Ryan Ryan Law Oviedo 407-359-0403 ryan-law.com

Litigation—Intellectual Property

Roger W. Sims Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Litigation—ERISA Joseph Van Heyde II Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Herbert L. Allen Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Michael J. Beaudine Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com Joshua R. Brown Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Michael Crosbie Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Amber N. Davis Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7715 bwsmiplaw.com Ava K. Doppelt Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com James V. Etscorn BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Jon M. Gibbs Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Brian R. Gilchrist Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Gregory W. Herbert Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Christopher T. Hill Hill, Rugh, Keller & Main Orlando 321-270-6826 hrkmlaw.com Michael R. Levin BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Lori T. Milvain Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com T. Todd Pittenger GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Christopher F. Regan Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Ryan T. Santurri Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com James S. Toscano Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Coleman W. Watson Watson Orlando 407-377-6634 watsonllp.com

Terry C. Young Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Thomas A. Zehnder King, Blackwell, Zehnder & Wermuth Orlando 407-422-2472 kbzwlaw.com

Litigation—Labor and Employment Stephanie Adler-Paindiris Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com Stephen T. Ball Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Carlos J. Burruezo Burruezo & Burruezo Orlando 407-754-2904 burruezolaw.com Joyce Ackerbaum Cox BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Frank M. Eidson Frank M. Eidson, Attorney at Law Orlando 407-315-2764 frankeidson.com

Charles Robinson Fawsett Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Dorothy F. Green Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com

Morey Raiskin Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Michael J. Roper Bell & Roper Orlando 407-897-5150 bellroperlaw.com

Mary Ruth Houston Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Cynthia Brennan Ryan Ryan Law Oviedo 407-359-0403 ryan-law.com

Joanne Braddock Lambert Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com

M. Susan Sacco FordHarrison Orlando 407-418-2300 fordharrison.com

Mark E. Levitt Allen Norton & Blue Winter Park 407-571-2152 anblaw.com

Jill S. Schwartz Jill S. Schwartz & Associates Winter Park 407-647-8911 schwartzlawfirm.net

Jeffrey E. Mandel Fisher Phillips Orlando 407-541-0888 fisherphillips.com H. Gregory McNeill Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Patrick M. Muldowney BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Kevin W. Shaughnessy BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Gary D. Wilson Wilson McCoy Maitland 407-803-5400 wilsonmccoylaw.com Donald C. Works III Jackson Lewis Orlando 407-246-8440 jacksonlewis.com

Litigation—Land Use and Zoning Ted B. Edwards Law Office of Ted B. Edwards Winter Park 321-972-4701 tedwardslaw.com Miranda F. Fitzgerald Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Julie P. Kendig-Schrader Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com Michael E. Marder Greenspoon Marder Orlando 407-425-6559 gmlaw.com Michael P. McMahon Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Roger W. Sims Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Litigation—Municipal Anthony A. Garganese Garganese, Weiss D’Agresta & Salzman Orlando 407-425-9566 orlandolaw.net Michael A. Hornreich Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial Orlando 407-734-7000 wwhgd.com

Litigation—Patent Herbert L. Allen Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com James H. Beusse Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7700 bwsmiplaw.com Brian R. Gilchrist Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Seated: David Sigalow. Standing: Jeffery Keiner, Trevor Arnold, Ryan Santurri, Brian Gilchrist, Ava Doppelt 72 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | APRIL 2019

Gregory W. Herbert Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Kathryn Bessmer Hoeck Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

Lauren Y. Detzel Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Stephen D. Milbrath Byrd Campbell Winter Park 407-392-2285 byrdcampbell.com

Michael A. Hornreich Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial Orlando 407-734-7000 wwhgd.com

Gary Salzman Garganese, Weiss D’Agresta & Salzman Orlando 407-425-9566 orlandolaw.net

John A. Boudet GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

W. Glenn Jensen Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com

Laura K. Sundberg Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe Orlando 407-425-7010 zkslawfirm.com

David W. Henry Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin Orlando 407-420-4380 marshalldennehey.com

Stephen J. Bozarth Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Scott J. Johnson Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Virginia B. Townes Losey Orlando 407-986-0406 losey.law

Jeffrey D. Keiner GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Ted R. Brown Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Michael E. Marder Greenspoon Marder Orlando 407-425-6559 gmlaw.com

G. Charles Wohlust Winter Park 407-644-3206

Stephen C. Sawicki Orlando 407-843-1994

Marc D. Chapman Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Michael P. McMahon Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions— Defendants

Lawrence M. Watson, Jr. Upchurch Watson White & Max Maitland 407-661-1123 uww-adr.com

Art C. Young Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com

Donald J. Curotto Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Jon M. Oden Willis & Oden Orlando 407-903-9939 willisoden.com

Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants

Medical Malpractice Law—Plaintiffs

Richard S. Dellinger Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Shawn G. Rader Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

John W. Bocchino Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, O’Hara, Kinman & Bocchino Maitland 407-622-6725 law-fla.com

H. Scott Bates Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Ted B. Edwards Law Office of Ted B. Edwards Winter Park 321-972-4701 tedwardslaw.com

I. William Spivey II Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Litigation—Real Estate

Joseph E. Foster Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Suzanne E. Gilbert Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Aaron J. Gorovitz Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Michael J. Grindstaff Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

James M. Talley Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com

John A. Boudet GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Chris N. Kolos Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Thomas A. Zehnder King, Blackwell, Zehnder & Wermuth Orlando 407-422-2472 kbzwlaw.com

Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions—Plaintiffs Michael C. Maher The Maher Law Firm Winter Park 407-839-0866 maherlawfirm.com

Thomas A. Zehnder King, Blackwell, Zehnder & Wermuth Orlando 407-422-2472 kbzwlaw.com

Steven R. Maher The Maher Law Firm Winter Park 407-839-0866 maherlawfirm.com

Litigation—Trusts and Estates

Gregory W. Herbert Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Marc D. Chapman Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Media Law

Judith M. Mercier Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Mediation Jay M. Cohen Winter Park 407-644-1181 jmcohenpa.com

David A. Corso Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com Vance R. Dawson Orlando 407-858-0837 Thomas E. Dukes III McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall Orlando 407-423-8571 mmdorl.com Mary Jaye Hall McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall Orlando 407-423-8571 mmdorl.com Jennings L. Hurt III Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com

Henry W. Jewett II Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Rafael E. Martinez McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall Orlando 407-423-8571 mmdorl.com Francis E. Pierce III Mateer Harbert Orlando 407-425-9044 mateerharbert.com Richard S. Womble Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com

Brent Bigger Paul Knopf Bigger Winter Park 407-622-2111 pkblawfirm.com Dan H. Honeywell Honeywell Mediation Winter Park 407-647-5155 honeywellmediation.com David A. Paul Paul Knopf Bigger Winter Park 407-622-2111 pkblawfirm.com Armando R. Payas Payas, Payas, Payas Orlando 407-888-8888 payaslaw.com Richard B. Schwamm Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm Orlando 407-841-9866 hpslegal.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Mergers and Acquisitions Law Nathan N. Balint Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Jeffrey E. Decker BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Randolph H. Fields GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Russell P. Hintze Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Byrd F. Marshall, Jr. GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Thomas McAleavey Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Peter E. Reinert Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Richard A. Rodgers GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law Zachary J. Bancroft Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com Joseph E. Foster Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

Municipal Law Anthony A. Garganese Garganese, Weiss D’Agresta & Salzman Orlando 407-425-9566 orlandolaw.net

Nonprofit/Charities Law Jane Dunlap Callahan Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Patent Law Herbert L. Allen Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com James H. Beusse Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7700 bwsmiplaw.com Christine Q. McLeod Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7700 bwsmiplaw.com Christopher F. Regan Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com Terry M. Sanks Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7707 bwsmiplaw.com

Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants Joseph L. Amos, Jr. Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com Michael M. Bell Bell & Roper Orlando 407-897-5150 bellroperlaw.com John W. Bocchino Beytin, McLaughlin, McLaughlin, O’Hara, Kinman & Bocchino Maitland 407-622-6725 law-fla.com Todd E. Copeland Todd E. Copeland & Associates Orlando 407-999-8995 toddcopeland.com David A. Corso Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

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John P. Daly Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com John E. Fisher Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com Daniel J. Gerber Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com Leon H. Handley Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com Jonathan C. Hollingshead Hollingshead Law Firm Winter Park 407-342-2910 Jennings L. Hurt III Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Philip T. King, Jr. Mediate First Inc. Orlando 407-649-9495 mediatefirstinc.com J. Scott Kirk Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com W.L. Kirk Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com Chris N. Kolos Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Francis M. McDonald, Jr. McDonald Toole Wiggins Orlando 407-246-1800 mtwlegal.com Gary H. Rushmer Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com David C. Schwartz Mediate First Orlando 407-649-9495 mediatefirstinc.com

M. Gary Toole McDonald Toole Wiggins Orlando 407-246-1800 mtwlegal.com

Tiffany M. Faddis Dan Newlin & Partners Orlando 407-845-1756 newlinlaw.com

Art C. Young Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com

Dan H. Honeywell Honeywell Mediation Winter Park 407-647-5155 honeywellmediation.com

Personal Injury Litigation—Plaintiffs

James P. Kelaher Kelaher Law Offices Orlando 407-841-7698 kelaherlaw.com

W. Riley Allen Riley Allen Law Orlando 407-838-2000 floridatriallawyer.com

Philip T. King, Jr. Mediate First Inc. Orlando 407-649-9495 mediatefirstinc.com

Brent Bigger Paul Knopf Bigger Winter Park 407-622-2111 pkblawfirm.com

Michael C. Maher The Maher Law Firm Winter Park 407-839-0866 maherlawfirm.com

Kevin Cannon Law Office of Kevin Cannon Orlando 407-839-1040

Steven R. Maher The Maher Law Firm Winter Park 407-839-0866 maherlawfirm.com

Alexander Murphree Clem Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Kenneth J. McKenna Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, & Sos Orlando 407-244-3000 dwklaw.com

Vincent M. D’Assaro Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Robert H. Dellecker Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, & Sos Orlando 407-244-3000 dwklaw.com

W. Clay Mitchell Jr. Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Keith R. Mitnik Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Henry N. Didier, Jr. Didier Law Firm Orlando 407-895-3401 didierlaw.com

Matt Morgan Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

John W. Dill Orlando 407-705-2880 johnwdill.com

C. Richard Newsome Newsome Melton Law Firm Orlando 407-871-6274 newsomelaw.com

Frank M. Eidson Frank M. Eidson Attorney at Law Orlando 407-315-2764 frankeidson.com Eric H. Faddis Dan Newlin & Partners Orlando 407-845-1772 newlinlaw.com

David A. Paul Paul Knopf Bigger Winter Park 407-622-2111 pkblawfirm.com Armando R. Payas Payas, Payas, Payas Orlando 407-888-8888 payaslaw.com

Paul C. Perkins, Jr. Paul & Perkins Maitland 407-540-0122 paulandperkins.com

James V. Etscorn BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Henry N. Didier, Jr. Didier Law Firm Orlando 407-895-3401 didierlaw.com

Gary H. Rushmer Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Ernest H. Eubanks, Jr. Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com

James P. Kelaher Kelaher Law Offices Orlando 407-841-7698 kelaherlaw.com

Joseph Shaughnessy Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Daniel J. Gerber Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com

Michael C. Maher The Maher Law Firm Winter Park 407-839-0866 maherlawfirm.com

Anthony F. Sos Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & Sos Orlando 407-244-3000 dwklaw.com

Christopher T. Hill Hill, Rugh, Keller & Main Orlando 321-270-6826 hrkmlaw.com

Steven R. Maher The Maher Law Firm Winter Park 407-839-0866 maherlawfirm.com

Chris N. Kolos Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Brian T. Wilson Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, & Sos Orlando 407-244-3000 dwklaw.com

Paul Thompson Thompson & Evangelo Lake Mary 321-594-6996 thompsonevangelolaw.com Clay M. Townsend Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Brian T. Wilson Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier, & Sos Orlando 407-244-3000 dwklaw.com Council Wooten, Jr. Wooten Kimbrough Orlando 407-843-7060 whkpa.com Melvin B. Wright Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter Orlando 407-712-7300 thefloridafirm.com

Private Funds/ Hedge Funds Law Scott R. MacLeod Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Product Liability Litigation—Defendants John A. Boudet GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com David E. Cannella Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Francis M. McDonald, Jr. McDonald Toole Wiggins Orlando 407-246-1800 mtwlegal.com Larry M. Roth Winter Park 407-585-6056 roth-law.com David C. Schwartz Mediate First Orlando 407-649-9495 mediatefirstinc.com M. Gary Toole McDonald Toole Wiggins Orlando 407-246-1800 mtwlegal.com Michael J. Wiggins McDonald Toole Wiggins Orlando 407-246-1800 mtwlegal.com

Product Liability Litigation—Plaintiffs Brent Bigger Paul Knopf Bigger Winter Park 407-622-2111 pkblawfirm.com John V. Colvin Mooney Colvin Orlando 407-648-2889 mooneycolvin.com Vincent M. D’Assaro Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com

Professional Malpractice Law— Defendants Joseph L. Amos, Jr. Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Robert Leventhal, Council Wooten

John E. Fisher Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Philip T. King, Jr. Mediate First Inc. Orlando 407-649-9495 mediatefirstinc.com

Richards H. Ford Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford Orlando 407-843-3939 wickersmith.com

Gary H. Rushmer Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Gary H. Rushmer Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com Francis H. Sheppard Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell Orlando 407-872-7300 rumberger.com

Professional Malpractice Law—Plaintiffs Joseph L. Amos, Jr. Fisher Rushmer Orlando 407-843-2111 fisherlawfirm.com

Jéan E. Wilson Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Qui Tam Law

Public Finance Law

Jerry R. Linscott BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Kenneth R. Artin Bryant Miller Olive Orlando 407-426-7001 bmolaw.com

Kevin W. Shaughnessy BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com

Warren S. Bloom Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com Randall C. Clement Bryant Miller Olive Orlando 407-426-7001 bmolaw.com Douglas E. Starcher Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com

Real Estate Law Daniel Bachrach Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com David P. Barker Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com William A. Beckett Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Vicki L. Berman Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Sara W. Bernard Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Cecelia Bonifay Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Wiley S. Boston II Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Stephen J. Bozarth Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Jacqueline Bozzuto Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Christopher C. Brockman Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Ted R. Brown Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com C. David Brown II Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Dale A. Burket Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Alberto S. Bustamante III BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Michael P. Carolan Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com

Nicole Latham Carolan Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com Casey M. Cavanaugh Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Mark Chmielarski Greenspoon Marder Orlando 407-425-6559 gmlaw.com Scott A. Cookson Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson Orlando 407-581-9800 shuffieldlowman.com Charles B. Costar III Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Donald J. Curotto Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Alexander B. Dobrev Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Peter J. Fides II Windermere 407-399-7986 Richard J. Fildes Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Phillip R. Finch GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Miranda F. Fitzgerald Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com T. Eddie Francis Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Robert H. Gebaide BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com B.F. Godfrey Bogin, Munns & Munns Orlando 407-578-9696 boginmunns.com

Aaron J. Gorovitz Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Gregory L. Holzhauer Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com

Michael J. Grindstaff Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Juli Simas James Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

William C. Guthrie Foley & Lardner Orlando 407-423-7656 foley.com

Joseph J. JeBailey Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com

Martha A. Hartley Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com

James F. Johnston Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

Jessica K. Hew North American Title Insurance Co. Orlando 305-559-5656 natic.com/jessicahew Todd M. Hoepker Orlando 407-426-2060 toddhoepker.com

Gary M. Kaleita Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Hal H. Kantor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

William E. Doster Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com William T. Dymond, Jr. Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Ted B. Edwards Law Office of Ted B. Edwards Winter Park 321-972-4701 tedwardslaw.com David L. Evans Jr. BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Orlando L. Evora Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com Seated: Mark Rabinowitz, Gail Seeram. Standing: Alfred Hilado, Judith Mercier

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James G. Kattelmann Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Julie P. Kendig-Schrader Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com Michael J. Kirwin Kirwin Norris Orlando 407-740-6600 kirwinnorris.com Gregory K. Lawrence Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Gregory D. Lee BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Peter L. Lopez Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com John F. Lowndes Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Jessica Parker Malchow BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Michael E. Marder Greenspoon Marder Orlando 407-425-6559 gmlaw.com Joaquin E. Martinez Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Daniel F. McIntosh Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com James H. McNeil, Jr. Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

John Melicharek, Jr. BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Timothy R. Miedona Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Craig A. Minegar Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com Kathryn W. Oberto Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Daniel T. O’Keefe Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Andrew J. Orosz GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Borron J. Owen, Jr. GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Jonathan M. Perry Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com T. Todd Pittenger GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Nicholas A. Pope Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Robert M. Poppell Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com James R. Pratt Burr & Forman Orlando 407-540-6600 burr.com Paul S. Quinn, Jr. GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

John D. Ruffier Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Randolph J. Rush Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com Michael A. Ryan Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com James E.L. Seay Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Alan C. Sheppard, Jr. Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com James E. Slater Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Lee S. Smith Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Stephen W. Snively Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Michael J. Sullivan Greenberg Traurig Orlando 407-420-1000 gtlaw.com John A. Taylor Fassett, Anthony & Taylor Orlando 407-872-0200 fassettlaw.com Laura Jo O. Thacker Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com Jennifer Slone Tobin Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com Allison E. Turnbull Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart Orlando 407-648-5077 gunster.com

Kenneth R. Uncapher Uncapher Law Orlando 407-717-7506 uncapherlaw.com Gretchen R.H. Vose Vose Law Firm Winter Park 407-645-3735 voselaw.com James E. Walson Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Robert J. Webb BakerHostetler Orlando 407-649-4000 bakerlaw.com Lynne M. White Losey Orlando 407-986-0406 losey.law Gary A. Whitlock Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

Peter E. Reinert Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Mark D. Scheinblum Winter Park 407-628-9081 scheinblumlaw.com Douglas E. Starcher Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel Orlando 407-839-4200 nelsonmullins.com

Securities Regulation Suzan A. Abramson Alexander Abramson Orlando 407-649-7777 orlandobusinesslawyer.com Peter E. Reinert Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Tax Law

Jeffrey P. Wieland Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com

Glenn A. Adams Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

James G. Willard Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

David J. Akins Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Jason G. Williams Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com

William Boyles GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Lynne R. Wilson Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson Orlando 407-581-9800 shuffieldlowman.com

Jane Dunlap Callahan Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Securities/Capital Markets Law Suzan A. Abramson Alexander Abramson Orlando 407-649-7777 orlandobusinesslawyer.com Thomas McAleavey Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Michael E. Neukamm GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Louis T.M. Conti Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com Lauren Y. Detzel Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Charles H. Egerton Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

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B E S T L AW Y E R S Russell B. Hale Akerman Orlando 407-423-4000 akerman.com Martha A. Hartley Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Orlando 407-422-6600 bakerdonelson.com Russell P. Hintze Shutts & Bowen Orlando 407-423-3200 shutts.com James J. Hoctor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Stephen R. Looney Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Pamela O. Price GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com

Ava K. Doppelt Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com

Julia L. Frey Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Jon M. Gibbs Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Laurence C. Hames Laurence C. Hames, Esq. Winter Park 407-622-4500 hames-law.com

Lori T. Milvain Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine Orlando 407-481-5800 lseblaw.com Terry M. Sanks Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7707 bwsmiplaw.com David L. Sigalow Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com

Trusts and Estates

Jeremy S. Sloane Watson Sloane Johnson Orlando 407-622-6751 wsj-law.com

David J. Akins Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com

Amanda F. Wilson Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Merrell Bailey Your Caring Law Firm Maitland 407-622-1900 yourcaringlawfirm.com

Joseph W. Zitzka, Jr. Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com

Trademark Law Herbert L. Allen Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist Orlando 407-841-2330 allendyer.com James H. Beusse Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7700 bwsmiplaw.com Amber N. Davis Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire Orlando 407-926-7715 bwsmiplaw.com

Randy C. Bryan Law Offices Of Hoyt & Bryan Oviedo 407-977-8080 hoytbryan.com W. Michael Clifford GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Lauren Y. Detzel Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Stephen D. Dunegan Law Office of Stephen D. Dunegan Winter Garden 407-654-9455 duneganlaw.com

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Brian Malec Dean Mead Orlando 407-841-1200 deanmead.com Gregory W. Meier Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson Orlando 407-581-9800 shuffieldlowman.com Pamela O. Price GrayRobinson Orlando 407-843-8880 gray-robinson.com Norma Stanley Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed Orlando 407-843-4600 lowndes-law.com Laura K. Sundberg Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe Orlando 407-425-7010 zkslawfirm.com Harold A. Ward III Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com W. Graham White Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman Winter Park 407-423-4246 whww.com Charles D. Wilder Estate Planning and Legacy Law Center Maitland 407-647-7526 epllc-plc.com G. Charles Wohlust G. Charles Wohlust Winter Park 407-644-3206

Water Law Roger W. Sims Holland & Knight Orlando 407-425-8500 hklaw.com

Workers’ Compensation Law—Claimants

Workers’ Compensation Law—Employers

Marshall S. Adler Winter Park 407-648-5523 marshalladlerpa.com

Robert C. Barrett Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com

Geoffrey Bichler Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox Maitland 407-599-3777 bichlerlaw.com Thomas DeLattre Wieland & DeLattre Orlando 407-841-7699 wdjustice.com Frank M. Eidson Frank M. Eidson, Attorney at Law Orlando 407-315-2764 frankeidson.com Alfred J. Hilado Hilado Law Orlando 407-605-3199 Brad Hollingsworth Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Paolo Longo Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox Maitland 407-599-3777 bichlerlaw.com Ronson J. Petree Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com David I. Rickey Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Dennis D. Smejkal The Law Office of Dennis Dean Smejkal Orlando 407-649-7746 smejkallaw.com Basil A. Valdivia Morgan & Morgan Orlando 407-420-1414 businesstrialgroup.com Glen D. Wieland Wieland & DeLattre Orlando 407-841-7699 wdjustice.com

Seliena K. Crampton Banker Lopez Gassler Orlando 407-406-5550 bankerlopez.com John E. McLain III Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Steven A. Rissman Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Nicole D. Ruocco Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue, McLain & Mangan Orlando 407-839-0120 rissman.com Frank C. Wesighan Dean Ringers Morgan & Lawton Orlando 407-422-4310 drml-law.com

LAWYER OF THE YEAR Appellate Practice

Tad A. Yates Law Offices of Tad A. Yates

Arbitration

J. Joaquin Fraxedas Fraxedas Mediation Firm

Banking and Finance Law John P. Greeley Smith Mackinnon

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights & Insolvency and Reorganization Law Peter N. Hill Herron Hill Law Group

Construction Law

Michael K. Wilson Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel

Copyright Law Terry M. Sanks Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire

Corporate Governance Law Jeffrey E. Decker BakerHostetler

Corporate Law

Richard A. Rodgers GrayRobinson

Criminal Defense: General Practice Donald A. Lykkebak The Law Office of Donald A. Lykkebak

Criminal Defense: WhiteCollar Warren W. Lindsey Lindsey & Ferry

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Michael J. Canan GrayRobinson

Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. Lawyers being honored as “Lawyer of the Year” are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer-review assessments that Best Lawyers ® conducts with leading lawyers each year. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.

Employment Law Individuals Jill S. Schwartz Jill S. Schwartz & Associates

Employment Law Management

Patrick M. Muldowney BakerHostetler

Environmental Law Robyn D. Neely Akerman

Family Law

Nancy S. Weber Sasser & Weber

Government Relations Practice Thomas Wilkes GrayRobinson

Health Care Law

Gregory A. Chaires Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero

Immigration Law

Lea Alfano Alfano Immigration Law

Insurance Law

David C. Schwartz Mediate First

Labor Law—Management Allen J. McKenna FordHarrison

Land Use and Zoning Law Hal H. Kantor Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed

Leisure and Hospitality Law Robert J. Webb BakerHostetler

Litigation—Banking and Finance Virginia B. Townes Losey

Litigation—Bankruptcy Elizabeth A. Green BakerHostetler

Litigation—Construction Stephen W. Pickert Moye, O’Brien, Pickert & Dillon

Litigation— Environmental Rory C. Ryan Ryan Law

Litigation—Intellectual Property Gregory W. Herbert Greenberg Traurig

Litigation—Land Use and Zoning Roger W. Sims Holland & Knight

Litigation—Patent

Stephen D. Milbrath Byrd Campbell

Litigation—Real Estate Michael P. McMahon Akerman

Litigation—Trusts and Estates Marc D. Chapman Dean Mead

Mediation

Jay M. Cohen Jay M. Cohen

Medical Malpractice Law—Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law—Defendants Richards H. Ford Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford

Thomas E. Dukes III McEwan, Martinez, Dukes & Hall

Public Finance Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Real Estate Law

Patent Law

Securities/Capital Markets Law

Byrd F. Marshall, Jr. GrayRobinson

James H. Beusse Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire

Randall C. Clement Bryant Miller Olive

Randolph J. Rush Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman

Thomas McAleavey Holland & Knight

Personal Injury Litigation—Defendants

Trademark Law

Personal Injury Litigation—Plaintiffs

Trusts and Estates

Francis M. McDonald, Jr. McDonald Toole Wiggins

Dan H. Honeywell Honeywell Mediation

Product Liability Litigation—Defendants John A. Boudet GrayRobinson

Product Liability Litigation—Plaintiffs Steven R. Maher The Maher Law Firm

Ava K. Doppelt Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist

G. Charles Wohlust G. Charles Wohlust

Workers’ Compensation Law—Claimants Basil A. Valdivia Morgan & Morgan

Workers’ Compensation Law—Employers Frank C. Wesighan Dean Ringers Morgan & Lawton

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The Aikin Family Law Group

Stephanie G. Alvarez, Wendy L. Aikin, Brenda L. London ABOUT US: We are known for our compassion, integrity, and successful resolution of complex financial and family issues.

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final divorce agreement. Wendy and Brenda are both experienced Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediators. Stephanie offers a flat fee divorce option, a streamlined and efficient approach for couples who can work together amicably to reach a settlement outside of court. Our goal is the same as yours—to help secure the future for you and your family. WHOM WE SERVE: We welcome clients who value an ethical and strategic approach to resolving conflict, who place children first and who are looking for lasting solutions to personal, financial, and family issues. We make our community a more vibrant, healthy place—one family at a time.

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BakerHostetler

From Top L to R: Brian C. Blair; Michael R. Levin; Jimmy D. Parrish; John Melicharek Jr.; James V. Etscorn; William L. Pence; Jessica Parker Malchow; Denis L. Durkin; Patrick M. Muldowney; Jerry R. Linscott; Robert W. Thielhelm Jr.; Gregory D. Lee; Kevin W. Shaughnessy; Alberto S. Bustamante III; Elizabeth A. Green; Robert H. Gebaide; Robert J. Webb; Joyce Ackerbaum Cox Not pictured: Jeffrey E. Decker; David L. Evans, Jr.; Kurt P. Gruber; David L. Schick ABOUT THE FIRM: Recognized by BTI Consulting Group, Inc., as one of the top firms for client service, BakerHostetler is a national law firm that helps clients around the world address their complex business and regulatory issues. The firm has more than 960 lawyers located in 14 offices coast to coast. BakerHostetler is widely regarded as having one of the country’s top 10 tax practices and is recognized internationally for its work recovering more than $13 billion, representing the SIPA Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC. IN THE COMMUNITY: BakerHostetler’s Orlando attorneys strive to be trusted advisors to our clients. The attorneys and staff work, play and live in Central Florida and invest in charitable and nonprofit organizations in our community.

Our attorneys serve as board members, committee members and volunteers for a variety of organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Quest, Inc., March of Dimes Foundation, A Gift for Teaching and Coalition for the Homeless, among others. We are active on behalf of veterans’ organizations, regional healthcare initiatives and educational programs. PRACTICE AREAS: The Orlando

office, established in 1979, includes 57 attorneys and serves clients in many industries, including sports and entertainment, hospitality, retail and restaurants, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and aerospace. We advise businesses throughout Central Florida and in other areas of the state. AWARDS/HONORS: For five consecutive years, BakerHostetler has been recognized as one of the country’s top 30 law firms for client service by the BTI Consulting Group, Inc. The Orlando office includes more than a dozen attorneys ranked by respected peer-rating services Chambers USA and The Legal 500. Several practices in our office have been singled out for excellence, including bankruptcy and restructuring, employment, corporate/M&A, and private equity, healthcare and real estate.

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Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter

Front Row L to R: Lisa A. Thomas; Cassidy Perdue, ESQ Middle Row L to R: Sean P. McCormack; William B. Young Jr.; Nathan P. Carter; Ronald S. Gilbert; Melvin B. Wright; Joshua A. Machlus Back Row L to R: John C. Willis IV; Garry J. Rhoden; Alan J. Landerman; Vanessa L. Brice; Jonathan T. Gilbert; Fermin Lopez ABOUT US: Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter was formed in 2005, although its members have been practicing together at its predecessor firm for decades in Central Florida. The firm specializes in personal injury and wrongful-death litigation and practices statewide in Florida, as well as having a national presence and litigating significant cases in other states including Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, New York and Massachusetts. PRACTICE AREA: Civil Trial Law: Personal Injury and Wrongful Death; Motor Vehicle and Trucking Liability; Dangerous Property and Construction Site Accidents; Dangerous and Defective Product Injury Cases; Medical Malpractice; Nursing Home Liability; Motorcycle Accidents; Burn Injuries; Brain Injuries; Spinal Cord Injuries; Workers Compensation; Securities/Stock Broker Fraud; Veterans Benefits; Class Actions. AWARDS/HONORS: The firm has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating, and the firm’s lawyers are recognized as superior by numerous additional peer review organizations including Best Lawyers In America; Super Lawyers; Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite; America’s Top 100 Attorneys; Trial Masters; American Society of Legal Advocates, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 84 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | APRIL 2019

AVVO, Top 10 Product Liability Verdicts–Florida 2017; Top 50 Verdicts–Florida 2017; National Board of Trial Advocacy; American Board of Trial Advocates; International Society of Barristers; and The Melvin M. Belli Society. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Florida Justice Association– Eagle Members; American Association for Justice–Leaders Forum; Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association; Southern Trial Lawyers Association. COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY AND CLIENTS: Our attorneys are involved in community organizations including Easter Seals Florida, The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association, Central Florida YMCA, Rollins College, Lake Highland Preparatory School, and multiple other private foundations, youth sports programs, churches, and charitable organizations.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Address: 801 N. Orange Ave., Suite 830 Orlando, Florida 32801 Phone: 407-712-7300 Email: mwright@thefloridafirm.com Website: thefloridafirm.com

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GrayRobinson, P.A.

From Bottom L to R: Roy S. Kobert; Susan T. Spradley; Jeffrey D. Keiner; Mayanne Downs; Phillip R. Finch; T. Todd Pittenger; Kent L. Hipp; Jenny Kim Sullivan; W. Michael Clifford; David S. Oliver; Nicole Park; Pamela O. Price; Richard A. Rodgers; Michael E. Neukamm; Randolph H. “Randy” Fields; Trevor B. Arnold, B.C.S.; Paul S. Quinn; Jack K. McMullen; William A. Boyles; Thomas A. Cloud, B.C.S.; John M. “Jay” Brennan; R. Lee Bennett ABOUT US: Founded in Orlando more than 45 years ago, GrayRobinson is a full-service corporate law and lobbying firm with attorneys and government relations professionals in offices spanning the State of Florida and Washington, D.C. PRACTICE AREAS: GrayRobinson offers not only breadth across a great many legal practices, but depth and experience in each one as well. Our practices include Administrative/Regulatory Law; Appellate Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Copyright Law; Corporate Law; Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Labor Law; Family Law; Health Care Law; and Immigration Law, among many others. AWARDS/ HONORS: In addition to the 85 GrayRobinson attorneys recognized in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the firm and its attorneys were honored in multiple publications in 2017/2018; Seven GrayRobinson offices and 45 practice groups were named to the U.S. News &

World Report–Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” list; nine attorneys were named to Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite”; 20 attorneys and six practice groups were recognized in Chambers USA; and 47 attorneys were named Florida Super Lawyers with 15 named “Rising Stars.” CHARITABLE WORK: The Orlando attorneys named to this year’s Best Lawyers list are involved in a variety of organizations, including serving on the boards of the Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute, Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, and the Mennello Museum of American Art. CONTACT INFORMATION: 301 E. Pine St. Suite 1400 Post Office Box 3068 (32802-3068) Orlando, Florida 32801 Phone: 407-843-8880 Fax: 407-244-5690 Website: gray-robinson.com APRIL 2019 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 85

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Travis HolliďŹ eld MISSION STATEMENT: To champion the legal, social and economic rights of women by providing thoughtful advice and representation in all Florida state and federal courts of law. FOCUS: Mr. Hollifield focuses on women’s work-place legal needs including litigation of sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, wage theft, retaliation, FMLA and non-compete claims. He also litigates intellectual property claims including copyright, trademark, trade secret and patent disputes. He is frequently an adjunct professor of law at Barry University, where he has taught employment, entertainment and intellectual property law. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Mr. Hollifield is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. He is a Middle District of Florida (federal) and Florida Supreme Court (state) Certified Circuit Civil and Appellate Mediator who mediates primarily in the areas of employment and intellectual property law. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Mr. Hollifield is actively involved in the Florida chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section. As a 86 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | APRIL 2019

former broadcaster prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Hollifield was a proud card-carrying member of the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (AFTRA) union and today represents working women in that profession and many others. FREE ADVICE: Do not be afraid to stand up for yourself and your rights. Too often women suffer in silence when confronted with harassing, discriminatory or retaliatory behavior at work. Many times, workplace problems can be resolved with the help of experienced counsel and without resorting to litigation. If you feel you are being harassed, discriminated against, or retaliated against, seek counsel before you complain or object to your employer.

Learning about the best way to articulate an objection may be the difference between a successful outcome of a work dispute and one that is less desirable.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Hollifield Legal Centre 147 E. Lyman Ave., Suite C Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-599-9590 Website: trhlaw.com

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Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel

Best Lawyers 2019 from L to R: Douglas E. Starcher; Michael K. Wilson; Jeremy Springhart; James E. Slater; Robert Alfert, Jr.; Michael J. Bittman Not Pictured: C. David Brown, II; A. Wayne Rich; Laura Jo O. Thacker WE OFFER BROADER REACH. EXPANDED SERVICE: Nelson Mullins combined with Broad and Cassel on Aug. 1, 2018, to provide a broader platform of services to our clients. The combined firm offers the strength and resources of more than 785 attorneys and professional staff in 25 offices across 11 states and the District of Columbia, experienced in more than 100 areas of law. WE’RE KNOWN AS CAPABLE, TRUSTED ADVISORS: The combined firm features an expanded litigation practice, including national products liability and pharmaceuticals, with more than 400 attorneys; a corporate practice with more than 175 attorneys for middle market private equity, securities, tax, and mergers and acquisitions transactions; a real estate practice of more than 100 attorneys providing experience across the real estate industry spectrum; and a healthcare practice with more than 50 attorneys providing clients with expanded transactional, regulatory, and litigation capabilities. In addition, other significant practice areas include trusts and estates, public finance, construction, and affordable housing tax credits. RECOGNIZED INDUSTRY LEADERS: Our healthcare team has been recognized by the American Bar Association as a top health law firm in the Southeastern region, which

includes the District of Columbia. The team provides legal representation attuned to the sensitive nature and intensity of oversight in the healthcare industry. We guide clients on clinical trials, data security/patient privacy, electronic health information, patient care and operational issues, healthcare reimbursement, and telemedicine. MICHAEL WILSON – BEST LAWYERS® 2019 “LAWYER OF THE YEAR” - CONSTRUCTION LAW: Michael Wilson is a Florida Bar Board certified construction lawyer, having practiced exclusively in construction law and litigation for more than 25 years. A partner in the Orlando office, he chairs the construction law and litigation group, which is involved in hundreds of millions of dollars in private developer work each year as well as other large-scale infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships across the state.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 390 N. Orange Ave. Suite 1400 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-839-4200 Website: nelsonmullins.com APRIL 2019 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 87

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Paul C. Perkins, Jr. Paul & Perkins P.A.

PRACTICE AREA: Personal Injury & First Party Insurance.

EDUCATION: Mr. Perkins graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA in 1988 with a degree in Political Science and History, received his J.D. from the University of Florida, College of Law in 1991. He also studied International Relations at Sydney University in Sydney, Australia in 1992 as a Rotary Fellow. FOCUS: Mr. Perkins is managing partner of the Paul & Perkins, PA, law firm, which is a trial practice firm that represents people who have suffered serious injuries and losses due to the negligence of others. For over 28 years, Mr. Perkins has fought insurance companies in Florida’s courtrooms, following in the footsteps of his late father Paul C. Perkins, Sr., and his great-uncle, Daniel Webster Perkins of Jacksonville. The Perkins Family has represented the people of Florida in Florida’s courtrooms for over 100 years. HANDLING DIFFICULT CASES: Mr. Perkins has developed a reputation for handling difficult cases. Recently, Mr. Perkins secured a verdict for full recovery against Florida’s largest insurance company when it denied coverage for a local homeowner’s storm claim. AWARDS/HONORS: Super 88 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | APRIL 2019

Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, American Board of Trial Advocates, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV Preeminent rated Martindale-Hubble, included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Personal Injury Litigation—Plaintiffs. FREE ADVICE: Life is 10,000 cookies and 10,000 rotten apples. The key is, when you get the cookies, remember the apples, and when you get the apples, remember the cookies. That way, you are always counting your blessings. DURING OFF HOURS: Reading, golf, weight training, hanging out with my wife of 28 years and my two beautiful children, and chatting about pure nonsense with my buddies.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 711 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 202 Maitland, FL 32751 Phone: 407-540-0122 Fax: 407-540-0510 E-mail: pperkins@paulandperkins.com Website: paulandperkins.com

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Jill S. Schwartz

Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, P.A. ABOUT US: Jill S. Schwartz is managing partner of Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, P.A., an AV rated Labor and Employment law firm. She has extensive experience representing both management and employees. The firm is active in the litigation of all employment matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, employment contracts, whistleblower and False Claims Act cases, in federal and state courts. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Maryland School of Law, Ms. Schwartz is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator and Arbitrator. HONORS: In 2005, Ms. Schwartz became the first female attorney from Florida to be inducted into the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. She is AV (top) rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review and has been included in the “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers” since 1999. Ms. Schwartz has been listed in Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” and in Florida Super Lawyers (named one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers) since 2007. She has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006, and has been honored in Orlando magazine as “Lawyer of the Year” in Labor and Employment for the past several years, including being named as Best Lawyers® 2019 Employment Law - Individuals “Lawyer of the Year”.

LEADERSHIP: Ms. Schwartz has served as President of the Federal Bar Association, Orlando Chapter; Chair of the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Section; President of the National Employment Lawyers Association, Florida; Chair of the Orlando Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section; and Chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fifth District Court of Appeals. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Ms. Schwartz is a recipient of the Women’s Resource Center’s “Summit Award” for outstanding philanthropic contributions. Our attorneys and staff devote significant time and resources to over a dozen charitable and non-profit organizations each year, including the American Heart Association, United Way, Boys and Girls Town USA and Ronald McDonald House. Additionally, the firm has been honored with the Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families Community Service Award,” as “Corporate Champion,” and as the first ever Hall of Fame inductee.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 655 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 212 Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-647-8911 Website: schwartzlawfirm.net APRIL 2019 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 89

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West Family Law Group

Richard West, Shane Herbert, Adam Sackrin ABOUT US: West Family Law Group is a boutique marital and family law firm that advocates for our clients’ rights and best interests. Board Certified Specialist Richard West and Attorneys Shane Herbert and Adam Sackrin develop customtailored solutions for our clients and their children as we help them restructure their families. We educate clients on the law, attainable goals, possible outcomes, and proper next steps.

Our experience, in-depth knowledge of family law, and a solutions-based approach are the foundation for achieving results. U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers in America® ranked us among the 2018 Best Law Firms in America. Richard is Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Orlando Family Lawyer of the Year. Shane, a Super Lawyers® Rising Star, has an AVVO Rating of Superb Top Attorney Family Law. Adam took top honors in Trial Advocacy while in law school.

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agreements; LGBTQ divorce; cohabitation agreements; paternity and mediation. INNOVATIONS: The firm focuses on “successful divorces” by helping our clients keep control of the outcome of family law matters through collaborative law and mediation, resorting to litigation only if necessary.

The collaborative team creates strategic pathways for our clients, and their children, focusing on solid financial and tax planning, mental health, and a clear blueprint for their future.

The firm guides clients in family law matters helping them avoid the stress and expense of going to court, while keeping ultimate control over the settlement. We help clients make positive and proactive decisions, to avoid conflict, ensure privacy, and get on with their lives.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 130 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-425-8878 Website: westfamilylawgroup.com

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Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A.

Pictured outside the historic Casa Feliz in Winter Park. Back Row, L to R: Randolph J. Rush; J.P. “Rusty” Carolan III; Craig A. Minegar; J. Jeffrey Deery; Bradley M. Saxton; Michael P. Carolan. Front Row, L to R: James Edward “Trippe” Cheek III; Harold A. Ward III; Nicole Latham Carolan; W. Graham White; Gregory L. Holzhauer Not pictured: W. Glenn Jensen ABOUT US: Founded in 1931, the law firm of Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman has been going strong for 88 years, serving the legal needs of Central Floridians for generations. PRACTICE AREAS: General and Civil Commercial Practice, including Litigation, Creditors Rights, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Land Use, Eminent Domain, Estate Planning, Commercial Lending, Corporate, Government, Securities and Receiverships. CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS/HONORS: The firm has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating. The firm’s lawyers are regularly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and as Florida Trend magazine’s Legal Elite. Lawyers at the firm have received board certification from The Florida Bar in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estates and Real Estate, and from the American Board of Certification in the area of Business Bankruptcy Law. The firm also has been recognized both locally and nationally for outstanding community service.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: The firm’s

lawyers have held positions of leadership and memberships in various organizations, including the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association. COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our lawyers are involved in numerous charitable and civic organizations, including current or past service to the YMCA, Rollins College, Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation, Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, Lake Highland Preparatory School, Trinity Preparatory School, the Albin Polasek Museum, other private foundations and public school foundations, youth sports programs and local places of worship.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 329 N. Park Ave., Second Floor Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-423-4246 Website: whww.com APRIL 2019 | ORLANDOMAGAZINE.COM | 91

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Wooten Kimbrough Damaso & Dennis, P.A. Front Row: Tom Dennis Back L to R: Michael J. Damaso, Council Wooten, Orman L. Kimbrough, Jackson W. Adams The firm, today known as Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso and Dennis, began in 1966, and for over 50 years has limited its practice to representing injured people. Council Wooten (Butch) graduated from the University of Florida Law School in 1967. He joined the firm in 1968 and has been a Board Certified Trial Lawyer since 1983, the first year the Florida Bar recognized certification. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, which recognized him as Plaintiffs’ Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2015. Orman L. Kimbrough joined the firm in 1978. He has been a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors, President of the Young Lawyers Division, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he serves on the Trial Lawyers Executive Council.

He is a recipient of the Orange County Bar Award of Excellence and is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association and recently was honored by Barry with the 2018 Award for Commitment and Dedicated Service to the School of Law. Damaso has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Tom Dennis, a graduate of Western Michigan University and a 2008 graduate of the University of Florida Law School, joined the firm in 2012. He has served on the Board of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. Jackson W. Adams joined the firm in 2014. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a graduate of The Florida Bar’s Leadership Academy.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 236 S. Lucerne Circle Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-843-7060 Website: whkpa.com

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Beusse Wolter Sanks & Maire, PLLC (“BWSM”) Terry M. Sanks and Amber N. Davis

ABOUT OUR FIRM: BWSM has become one of the most recognized intellectual property law firms in Florida, providing representation in the areas of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, intellectual property litigation and licensing. THE ATTORNEYS: Terry M. Sanks, a registered patent attorney, focuses his diverse practice in all areas of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, related litigation and transactional agreements. Amber N. Davis specializes in intellectual property litigation, trademark searches and filings, copyrights, and licensing. AWARDS/HONORS: Both Terry and Amber are AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell and are rated 10 (Superb) by AVVO. Terry Sanks was named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Orlando, recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and is included in the 2018 edition of Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite”. Amber is also recognized as a Top Trademark Attorney in the State of Florida by World Trademark Review, 2016-2019 and is included as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Terry is on the Federal Court Practice Committee and is Chairman of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Florida Bar. Amber is an Executive Council Member of the Orange County Bar Association and Director at Large of the Federal Bar Association—Orlando Chapter.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 390 N. Orange Ave., Suite 2500 Orlando, FL 32801 Terry’s Phone: 407-926-7707 Amber’s Phone: 407-926-7715

Email: tsanks@bwsmiplaw.com, adavis@bwsmiplaw.com Website: bwsmiplaw.com

Fisher Rushmer, P.A. ABOUT US: Founded in 1984, Fisher Rushmer has served the Central Florida community and beyond for over 35 years. The attorneys at Fisher Rushmer represent individual clients and businesses in multiple areas, providing sound, zealous representation when it is needed most. We accept any trial or appellate challenge. Experienced attorneys—not paralegals or case managers—handle your litigation with the resources of a large firm, and the personal touch of a smaller firm. PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation involving commercial disputes, construction, transportation, insurance, engineering, health care, personal injury and property damage, product liability and real estate.

AWARDS/HONORS: John E. Fisher, Gary H. Rushmer, Joseph L. Amos Jr., David A. Corso and J. Brock McClane were included in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Fisher Rushmer, P.A., has been named among the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News/Best Law Firms from 20102019. CHARITABLE WORK: Fisher Rushmer attorneys are passionate about helping several local causes, including the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc., Meals on Wheels, the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, the Magnolia Preschool and The Art of Medicine Foundation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 390 N. Orange Ave., Suite 2200 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-843-2111 Website: fisherlawfirm.com

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Green Family Law

Caryn Green and Susan Savard PRACTICE AREA: Marital and Family Law. CERTIFICATIONS AND SERVICES: Both Caryn and Susan are Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and are Collaboratively Trained Practitioners. Caryn is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. She is also on the Board of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and a founding member of the local JDRF gala. Susan has served on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Family Law Section, the Board of the Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, and the Executive Board of the Orange County Bar Family Law Committee. AWARDS/HONORS: Both Caryn and Susan are recognized by The Best Lawyers – Orlando magazine, and are National Advocates’ Top 30 Lawyers in Matrimonial and Family Law. Caryn has been on both Florida Super Lawyers Top 50 Women list and Florida Trend magazine’s Legal Elite best lawyers list for nine+ years. Green Family Law has been on the Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms list of U.S. News & World Report since the firm’s inception.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1000 Legion Place, #1650 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-403-5558 Email: GFL@greenfamilylaw.net Website: greenfamilylaw.net

Alfred J. Hilado Hilado Law, PLLC

PRACTICE AREAS: Florida Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Law. Mr. Hilado has focused on representing the injured and disabled since 1993. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Emory University, B.A. (1987); Washington University School of Law, J.D. (1990); Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law by the Florida Bar (1998-present). AWARDS/HONORS: AV rated by Martindale Hubbell; Silver Client Champion-Martindale Hubbell; 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America for his work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants; Client’s Choice Award-AVVO; Super Lawyers. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Member-Florida Bar; Workers’ Compensation section of the Florida Bar; Orange County Bar Association; Florida Workers’ Advocates (FWA) Board Member (2006-present); Past President of FWA (20092010); Sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives; Eagle Member-Florida Justice Association; Member of the Judge William Wieland Inn of Court. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising three good, considerate, kind and smart sons while maintaining a busy legal practice. A father could not be more proud or blessed. As a father, it was always very important for me to spend quality time with them because we don’t get to rewind time.

I never wanted to “wish” I did more with them. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Having a Supreme Court of Florida decision that was favorable to injured workers (Swartz v. McDonald’s Corp).

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1137 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 407-605-3199

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Fax: 407-605-3194 Email: al@hiladolaw.com

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Warren W. Lindsey Lindsey & Ferry, P.A.

PRACTICE AREA: Criminal Defense-State and Federal Courts. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: University of Florida College of Law, J.D. with Honors, 1979; Stetson University, B.A., 1977; Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law (1995-Present). AWARDS/ HONORS: Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers 2009-2019; AVVO rating of 10 (Superb); Martindale-Hubbell highest rating AV Preeminent; Designated a leading attorney in Criminal Law by Florida Trend’s™ Florida Legal Elite 2018; was named the Best Lawyers 2019 Criminal Defense White Collar “Lawyer of the Year” in Orlando. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Member, The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section Executive Council; Orange County Bar Association (President 1996-1997, Past Chair of Criminal Law, Judicial Relations and Fee Arbitration Committees); Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President 2003-2004); Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Seminole County Bar Association (President, Legal Aid Society 1986-1987); Past member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors (1989-1991, 2002-2008); Past President, The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (1989-1990).

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1150 Louisiana Ave., Suite 2 Winter Park, FL 32789 Email: warren@warrenlindseylaw.com Phone: 407-644-4044 Fax: 407-599-2207 Website: criminaldefenselawyersinorlando.com

Wieland & DeLattre, P.A.

Tom DeLattre, Glen Wieland and William J. Wieland, II PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents and Workers’ Compensation. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Glen Wieland has been practicing law since 1982. He graduated from the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, AL, and is Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation by The Florida Bar. Tom DeLattre has been practicing law since 2002 and is a graduate of Barry University School of Law. AWARDS/HONORS: The firm has received Martindale Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell. The firm has also been recognized in Orlando magazine’s “Best Lawyers,” by Orlando magazine; Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters; and Florida Trend magazine’s “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine. Wieland & DeLattre, P.A., has been named among the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News/Best Claimant Law Firms Workers’ Compensation from 2010-2018. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: The Florida Bar, American Association of Justice, Florida Justice Association, Florida Workers’ Advocates, Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group, and a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, member of the Hall of Fame by the Workers’ Compensation Institute. OFF HOURS: Glen and Tom enjoy spending time with their families, golfing, and boating. CHARITABLE WORK: Wieland & DeLattre give back to Central Florida by contributing time and services to several local causes, including the Legal Aid Society, Give Kids the World and Anglican Province of America.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 226 Hillcrest St. Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-841-7699

Fax: 407-841-2084 Website: wdjustice.com

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Gregory A. Chaires, Esq.

Tiffany Faddis

CONTACT INFORMATION: 283 Cranes Roost Blvd., Ste 165 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Phone: 407-834-2777 E-Mail: GChaires@chlawyers.com Website: chlawyers.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: 7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 300 Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407-845-1756 Email: tiffany.faddis@newlinlaw.com Website: NewlinLaw.com

Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero, P.L.

PRACTICE AREA: Board Certified in Health Law since 2001.

AWARDS/HONORS: Florida Bar Health Law Section Chair 20182019; Best Lawyers® in America 2008–2019 Lawyer of the YearHealth Law 2017 & 2019; Florida Super Lawyers® 2008–2019, AV Preeminent Rated. BACKGROUND: Former Asst. General Counsel to the Florida Board of Medicine, legal advisor to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit-Florida Attorney General’s Office. EDUCATION: FSU BS Finance; JD Nova Southeastern University. CHARITABLE WORK: Scout leader and church ministries.

Dan Newlin & Partners, Central Florida

TIFFANY FADDIS is an Orlando trial attorney working for the law offices of Dan Newlin & Partners as one of the firm’s expert litigators specializing in wrongful death and serious personal injury, including auto/trucking, and Dram Shop liability cases. Tiffany is “AV” and “Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized as a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters and honored with a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo. Through years of hard work and dedication, Tiffany Faddis has become a skilled personal injury trial lawyer, devoting her life’s work to helping injured victims and families through very difficult times.

Robert A. Leventhal

Keersten Heskin Martinez, Esq.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 220 N. Rosalind Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-849-6161 Email: bob@robertleventhal.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: 390 N. Orange Ave., Suite 1550 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-403-5900 E-mail: info@heskinmartinezlaw.com Website: heskinmartinezlaw.com

Law Offices of Robert A. Leventhal, P.A.

PRACTICE AREA: Federal and State White-Collar Defense. After graduation from the University of Florida Law School, Mr. Leventhal became a prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and then an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, becoming the Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney in Orlando. Robert Leventhal’s education, extensive training, including the Department of Justice Advocacy Institute, and the FBI Academy, together with his job experience gives him the perspective needed to advise and assist individuals and businesses being investigated or charged by State or Federal law enforcement with white-collar offenses.

Heskin Martinez Law Group

PRACTICE AREA: Family Law. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: J.D. from University of Florida with honors, Member of the Florida Law Review, Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar. AWARDS/HONORS: AV Preeminent rated since 2007; 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law; Super Lawyers; and Legal Elite. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (past president), Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, The Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Starting my own firm to focus on family law.

Stephen D. Milbrath

Gail S. Seeram

CONTACT INFORMATION: 180 Park Ave. North, Suite 2A Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: 407-392-2285; 407-492-0259 Email: smilbrath@byrdcampbell.com Website: ByrdCampbell.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: Office: Orlando, FL Text or Call: 407-292-7730 Email: Gail@GailLaw.com Website: GailLaw.com

Byrd Campbell, P.A.

PRACTICE AREA: Intellectual Property and Business Litigation. EDUCATION: BS, MSPA, JD; Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law and Business Litigation. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Law Clerk for Chief Judge George C. Young, U.S. District Court, Florida (1977-78); Law Clerk for Chief Judge Dwain Box, Oklahoma Court of Appeals (1975-76). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: AILPA; Member of IP and BL Committees, Business Law Section of Florida Bar; Orange County Bar Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Extensive experience in trials and appeals in intellectual property, business litigation, antitrust, trade regulation and unfair competition law.

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Immigration Law Offices of Gail S. Seeram

PRACTICE AREA: Immigration Law. EDUCATION: New York University School of Law (LL.M., 2003); Hofstra University (J.D., 1999) (B.B.A., 1996). AWARDS/HONORS: Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2016-2019; AVVO rating of 10 (Superb); Lawyers.com (5-star client rating); Google Reviews (5-star client reviews). PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP: American Immigration Lawyers Association of Central FL (Past President 2011-2013), American Civil Liberties Union of Central FL (Speaker, Contributor). CHARITABLE WORK: Founder/ Executive Director, GAIL Foundation Inc., which helps donatePLAY®.

MISSION: Helping immigrants achieve the American dream.

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Nancy S. Weber

Allison E. Turnbull

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1217 Mt. Vernon St. Orlando, FL 32803 Phone: 407-896-0491 Website: sasserweberlaw.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: 200 S. Orange Ave. Suite 1400 Orlando FL Phone: 407-406-5255 Email: ATurnbull@gunster.com Website: gunster.com

Sasser and Weber, P.A.

Gunster, Managing Shareholder Orlando Office

PRACTICE AREAS: Exclusively Family Law: Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, and Litigation. FOCUS: Assisting couples in resolving their differences privately and respectfully, without the emotional and financial expense of protracted litigation. AWARDS: 2019, 2015 and 2010 Best Lawyers Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Orlando. “Super Lawyer” since 2007. Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” since 2008. AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell since 1996. EDUCATION: B.A., Indiana University; J.D., Stetson University College of Law. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Past President, Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

PRACTICE AREA: Environmental & Land Use Law. EDUCATION: FSU College of Law, J.D., 2001; FSU B.S., Economics, cum laude, 1998.

HONORS/MEMBERSHIPS: The Florida Bar Association; “AV Preeminent” rating Martindale Hubbell; Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law “Expert Guides” (2014-2015); World’s Leading Real Estate Lawyers “Expert Guides” (2015); Orlando Business Journal “40 Under 40” list (2015); Florida Trend “Legal Elite Up & Comer” (2007, 2011, 2014-2018); Florida Super Lawyers magazine “Rising Star” (2007-2018). The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law and Government Relations Practice (2010-2019).

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Family Complex Litigation and Collaborative Group (FCLC Group) Attorneys, John W. Foster and Alessandra Manes, and paralegal, Cassi Kelley PRACTICE AREAS: FCLC Group focuses on complex and high-stakes Family Law matters which includes Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage, Equitable Distribution of Property, Alimony, Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Parenting Plans and Time Sharing (custody), Child Support, Domestic Violence, Modification and Supplemental Proceedings, and Paternity. FCLC Group handles these matters through the Litigation process, as well as through Mediation and the Collaborative Process. FCLC Group also practices in the area of Immigration.

John is active in the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association, and has been named as one of America’s Best Lawyers, as Florida Legal Elite for Marital and Family Law by Florida Trend, as a Florida “Super Lawyer”, as one of Orlando’s Best Lawyers by Orlando Magazine and as a top Orlando lawyer by the Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 618 E. South Street, Suite 110 Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: 407-757-2877 | Website: fclcgroup.com

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ALL STAR & MAGIC BAIL BONDS “We Get You Out, We Get You Home”™ All Star and Magic Bail Bonds is family owned and operated. They offer a combined 45 years of experience and exceptional customer service. Husband and wife Michael and Dondi Smith lead the team at both locations and spend their off-hours honing their tactical skills. They are known as “The Real Mr. & Mrs. Smith.”

It really is a family business, with a total of 12 employees made up of close friends and family. Their motto is “we get you out, we get you home” so you can get to your family. Compassion truly shows in how they serve their clients, as well as their clients’ families and friends. “We’re a family,” Michael says, “and so we understand family issues and how they’re affected when a family member is incarcerated. We offer a level of compassion that is

unmatched.” Professionalism and customer service is a hallmark of All Star & Magic Bail Bonds.

The Google reviews speak for themselves with over 1,000 5-Star ratings for Magic Bail Bonds and over 500 for All Star Bail Bonds.

Their services include offering affordable payment plans, availability 24/7 and servicing all of Central Florida.

And in most cases, the company requires only a signature instead of collateral. “We know how intimidating and stressful the bail bond process can be,” Dondi says. “That’s why we’re here for our clients any time, day and night.”

All Star and Magic Bail Bonds are proud members of the Better Business Bureau. For more information visit AllStarBailBond.com and MagicBailBond.com.

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Here’s what people are saying about All Star & Magic Bail Bonds: “Fast, professional, reliable services. Trusted. If you are looking for a bail bonds look no further.”

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“This is the best Bail Bond in Orlando. When others said no they said YES. They make you feel like family. Everyone in the office is awesome. Shelly, you are the best- AAA plus.”

“The Real Mr. & Mrs. Smith”

-Zetta W. (Google Review)

“Coach “Ellis Daniley “COACH” ELLIS DANILEY has been with All Star Bail Bonds for 18 years. Outside of being an amazing father of three, Ellis is the father to an infinite number of youths from the surrounding Central Florida area. He has spear-headed a lifelong dream in the community that was inspired by his first daughter. He stepped out on faith and started the Florida Elite Track Club almost 20 years ago as the Director of the AAU/ USA Track and Field organization.

Ellis’ full-time employment of almost 25 years with Orange County Parks and Recreation also represents his love and aspiration to touch the hearts, souls and the potential of today’s youth. Because of his incredible dream and vision, the impacted results have allowed a multitude of youths to go off to college, play pro football, basketball, baseball, and 10+ athletes have and currently compete in the US Olympics! Thank God for his predestined opportunity and divine wisdom.

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WE’RE ALREADY FAMILIAR with raw fish on our menus because of the ever-expanding reach of sushi from Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese eateries, supermarkets and basically anyone who can buy fish. But the international vocabulary of uncooked fish has grown to include Peruvian ceviche, Scandinavian gravlax and Italian crudo, to name a few, as well as the current darling, Hawaiian poke (pronounced POH-keh).

Poke (or poké, there doesn’t seem to be a consensus), meaning “cut in pieces,” consists of slightly marinated fish (usually ahi tuna or salmon) and veggies in a bowl with rice or greens. It traveled from Hawaii to the mainland around 2013, and within a few years, raw bowls were appearing everywhere, from classic food truck offerings to fine dining establishments, including the menus of Morimoto Asia and The Cheesecake Factory.

Sometime around 2014, the Hawaiian treat showed up in Orlando-area trucks and places like Disney’s Kona Café and, of all places, the Yard House chain. Lately, poke joints are popping up on every street corner, like fishy Starbucks clones, the draw being fresh ingredients and generous portions.

Basically, poke is the new frozen yogurt, with hopefully a longer shelf life.

The current wave of heavily invested poke chains is understandable when you look at the setup: raw fish in a bowl. Define that as refrigerators, rice cookers, a knife and some prep space (no ventilation system, no grease trap, in most cases no cooking surfaces) and you can see why poke is big business.

Some of the successful national chains have moved into the area (with more to come). But we’re particularly happy to have some

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standout homegrown contenders as well, serving local, sustainable fish and offering “build-yourown” and vegetarian options.

Here are the high points of all.

DA KINE POKE Food Truck Founders Pete Downing and Aaron Smith started in a food truck in 2016 and now have four stationary locations (The Meat House in Winter Park, downtown’s Market on Magnolia, Tuffy’s Bottle Shop in Sanford and in New Smyrna Beach). Standout bowl: Tupat’s Island Bowl, with choice of fish, Maui onions, scallions, pickled radish, kimchi, avocado, sesame seeds, Tupat’s Hawaiian Island sauce. dakinepoke.com ISLAND FIN POKÉ CO. Winter Springs, Celebration Mark Setterington has four Florida locations of Island Fin (formerly Big Kahuna), with two more franchised out of state. The

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The poke phenomenon is thriving in Orlando, with plenty of homegrown and chain eateries to satisfy our cravings for the marinatedfish specialty.

Poke aplenty: Opposite, two bowls from Pokéworks, which has five stores in Florida. This page: some goodness from PokeKai, the food trailer operating in À La Cart food park.

filled burritos. Standout bowl: Carb-Free Cauliflower Bowl, with yellowfin ahi tuna, spicy classic sauce, house-made cauliflower rice. freshpokefast.com

“choose your own” restaurants serve octopus, chicken, tofu and that Hawaiian delicacy Spam, along with the standards.

Standout bowl: Spicy Tuna, with OG sauce, edamame, cucumber and avocado topped with togarashi sauce. Also serving: Dole whip pineapple float. islandfinpoke.com

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KONA POKE BOWLS Lake Mary Tijuana Flats franchise owner Matthew Ting and partner Ernie Falco III plan to open more than 20 locations throughout the Southeast in the near future.

Standout bowl: Kona Fire, with ahi tuna, classic Hawaiian sauce, seaweed salad, green onion, sesame seeds, avocado, onion crisps, sriracha aioli. Also serving: miso ramen soup, side salads, mochi ice cream. konapokebowls.com LEMONSHARK POKE Dr Phillips With 15 nationwide locations and an extensive menu, LemonShark has worked closely with FishWise, a non-profit organization promoting sustainability.

Standout bowl: Albacore Islander, with tuna, cucumber salad, pineapple, red onion, crab salad, corn, macadamia nuts, tropical habanero

and ponzu. Also serving: eggrolls, miso soup, tempura shrimp, Spam musubi (grilled Spam on a block of rice, wrapped with nori), lemongrass chicken, miso-glazed salmon, octopus, surimi, squid salad, and bases of soba noodles, forbidden rice and crispy wonton. lemonsharkpoke.com

POKE HANA East Colonial Drive Vic Nguyen and his partners at the funky Mills Avenue favorite King Bao opened this bright and surfer-styled homegrown eatery this year, complete with a live video feed of Hawaiian sea scenes on the wall and sourcing information for its exceptional seafood. Standout item: Fire Island Tuna Taco, with chopped ahi, rice, lettuce, house-made crispy rice taco shell. Also serving: rice plates of grilled pork, chicken, shrimp; Hawaiian-roll sliders; poke nachos; Spam musubi; brain-melting Three Mountains yellow pepper Thai sriracha. poke-hana.com POKE JOINT Lake Mary Conceived by owners Daniel and Johanna Joseph on a trip to Hawaii, PJ opened last year in the new Park Lane Place development, specializing in “detox” bowls with a keto diet slant, as well as poke-

POKEKAI Milk District Originally from Miami, the PokeKai food trailer has taken up residence at the À La Cart food park (see our visit this issue).

Standout item: Poke burger, with tuna, seaweed salad, togarashi sauce, fried rice “bun.” Also serving: bao; “avokai” (poke served in a half avocado). alacartorlando.com/ pokekai POKÉWORKS Oviedo Co-owners and brothers Peter Yang and Mike Wu asked Top Chef alum Sheldon Simeon, born in Hawaii, to consult on menu items. With 38 stores (five in Florida) and 28 on the way (a mix of company owned and franchise), Pokéworks has been called “the market leader” by Inc. Magazine.

Standout bowl: The Chef Sheldon signature Lava Bowl, with ghost pepper and Sriracha sauce over poke, topped with Thai chilis and chili threads (available mild, medium, or heavy). Also serving: poke burritos with a roasted seaweed wrap. pokeworks.com

Poke-ing Around Poke is a worldwide phenomenon, found in Barcelona, Dublin, Singapore and Cape Town, South Africa. Seek out Guppy in Delhi, Poke Bay in Munich and Botanical Club in Milan.

Poke Poke opened last year in Dubai, as did Poke Burger in Stockholm and Bowl Shakalaka in Shanghai. There are three poke shops in Moscow and more than a dozen in Paris.

OLDE HEARTH TURNS 20 FAMOUS IN CENTRAL Florida for artisanal baked goods, Olde Hearth Bread Co. and its owners, Shannon and Janice Talty (Orlando Magazine Dining Hall of Fame, 2017), recently celebrated 20 years of business from their facility in Casselberry.

Olde Hearth started in 1998 as a small retail business but quickly turned to wholesale.

“The restaurant and hotel accounts,” Shannon says, “and sales to ‘The Big Ears’ was here for the taking.”

The current client base comprises nearly 275 customers, from theme parks, resort hotels and celebrity flagships like Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina to independently owned restaurants such as Le Coq au Vin, Luma on Park and The Rusty Spoon.

“We make 18,000 pieces of bread a day; last year came to about 4 million rolls, crackers, loaves…everything.”

Chef collaborations have included developing squid ink bread with The Ravenous Pig, sunflower seed bread for DoveCote and a savory nori-enhanced loaf with Chef Tim Majoras at Flying Fish.

“Twenty years ago, we presented breads made with organic, unbleached flour to restaurants and they laughed at us for being unrealistic and overpriced,” Shannon says. “It was a challenge and an opportunity.”

A challenge that, after 20 years, continues to be met.

— J.H.

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April Williams talks with bartender Jake Dann behind a sampling of menu items, including poke, vegan tacos, chargrilled meats and empanadas.

The mobile eateries at À La Cart sit for a spell, giving patrons a chance to enjoy varied cuisine and craft beer.

BY JOSEPH HAYES

À LA CART STREET FOOD AND CRAFT BEER 609 Irvington Ave., Orlando alacartorlando.com Items generally $10 and under

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CALL IT A food hall, food hub,

or food truck park—we’ve been in the throes of a traveling dining revolution for almost a decade.

But unlike roving truck assemblies or the bazaars pioneered by The Daily City’s Mark Baratelli, À La Cart Street Food and Craft Beer gives transient truck chefs a place to settle and lets us find them on a regular basis.

Owners Dustin and April Williams grew up in Orlando and lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10 years, working as high school teachers.

“There was a pretty good food park in Bend, Oregon,” April says. “We would find ourselves going there a lot.” When Dustin’s family visited from Orlando and suggested they bring the idea here, April resisted. “My original response was, ‘I don’t know about beer, I don’t care about beer’ ... A few months went by and Dustin said, ‘I know what we’re doing.’ By the end of the year we’d put in our notice at school, sold our house and moved back.”

“So here we are.”

The space is on a truncated, rather overlookable street off East

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Colonial Drive, basically behind the popular Se7en Bites Bake Shop. Modern and industrial, with big swatches of teal on white block and commercial rolling windows that expose the interior to a greenspace, the immutable part of À La Cart is the pavilion with tables and beer pulls. Fifteen taps offer beer, cider, wine and cold-brewed coffee on draft. The selection changes and featured on one visit an eminently drinkable blood orange cider from Caribé, rich coffee-brewed Russian porter à la Fulton Beer, and sour plum Berliner weisse from Octopi Brewing of Waunakee, Wisconsin. A four-glass flight is both jewel-like in appearance and delicious in mixed flavors, a perfect way to get familiar with new brews.

Surrounding the outdoor space of chairs, tables and lawn games are food trucks. PokeKai poke bowl truck from Raúl Ramirez and Alessandra Linero (poke tacos every Tuesday); Adao Pastel Gourmet from chef Romulo Ferreira Costa (a large variety of savory and sweet empanadas); and Steak It Easy Brazilian food truck from Connie and Thiago

More Park Places Boxi Park Lake Nona has a roster of restaurants in shipping containers, a dog park, beer garden and volleyball court. The Food Factory at Oviedo on the Park boasts several restaurants, a wine bar and brewery. The soon-to-open Henry’s Depot in Sanford will include food from Dixie Dharma, Grain & Ember and Salvatore’s Sandwiches. And downtown’s Creative Village will feature a food hall.

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Lisboa (charcoal-grilled meats) all have contracts for permanent spots through December. The two rotating positions are currently shared by SwedeDish Scandinavian truck, Cala La Pasta homemade pasta truck, and Jacked Up Tacos vegan taqueria (jackfruit in a habanero guava BBQ sauce that will convert meat lovers).

“We started construction in May 2018,” April says, “and opened in November. We had trucks booked to start July 1…

I can’t thank them enough for waiting. It’s early; I still talk of us in terms of weeks like a mom.”

The crowd is diverse, coming not only for a quick bite and a beer, but events like movie nights on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays, football watch parties and guest brewery beer dinners with food from the trucks every six weeks.

April says her culinary park draws people “passing into the middle thirties,” young hipsters moving away from bars and clubs, and older locals looking for a place to savor casual food and good beer in an unusual atmosphere. “That’s been one of the biggest surprises to me, the diversity of the crowd.”

“I’m a people pleaser,” she says. “We wanted to create a place where everybody can hang out, a place we would want to come to.

Apparently other people like it too, so that’s good.”

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Boma-Flavors of Africa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com B, D daily. At buffet-style Boma, African-influenced foods span the continent from the Mediterranean to South Africa. To their credit, chefs at Boma prepare every item fresh every day. The breakfast selctions are superb. $$$  Jiko-The Cooking Place Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com D nightly.

Wood-burning ovens and traditional cooking styles infuse Jiko with the diverse flavors of Africa. Everything on the exotic menu, from East African curries to Moroccan savory pastries, will please. $$$$ Ẃ Sanaa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village 2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com. L-D daily.

Sanaa’s focus on the foods of East Africa makes for a mouth-watering trip. Flavors of India, Portugal and Europe infuse the menu, with many dishes served as multi-item samplers. Pair the short ribs or the smoky, mildly spicy perfection of tandoori chicken with little-known wines from Indian vineyards. $$$ Ẃ

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903 Mills Market 903 S. Mills Ave., Orlando 407898-4392. 903millsmarketcafe.com B-L-D daily.

This simple little neighborhood eatery is a great place to stop in for the “EMT,’’ an award-winning sandwich that’s a concoction of breaded eggplant, melted mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and pesto served in a toasted club roll. 903 also has a selection of 100 craft beers, along with weeknight dinner specials, including Meatloaf Mondays. $ %Ace Café Orlando 100 W. Livingston St., 407996-6686. acecafeusa.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Our 2018 Readers’ Choice for Best Happy Hour, which runs from 5 to 7 weekdays. There are car or motorcycle “meets’’ most every night—from Mustangs to Mopars, hot rods to Harleys—so the hours are even happier (every Thursday is Bike Night). Inside, Ace’s menu is classic American, with Buffalo wings, meatloaf, and all manner of burgers. $$ %Beth’s Burger Bar 24 E. Washington St. Orlando 407-650-4950; 5145 S. Orange Ave., Edgewood 407-888-1190; 9938 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407888-1190. bethsburgerbar.com L-D daily. Winner of the Dining Awards’ Readers’ Choice for Best Local Burger the past three years. Owner Beth Steele and her crew offer an impressive array of mouthwatering creations in an informal, welcoming atmosphere. The Peanut Butter Burger is truly tasty, topped with grilled onions, cheddar cheese and A1 sauce. And if you dare, order the Double

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Most restaurants listed here are recommended by an Orlando magazine dining critic. Others are marked as winners of our critic and readers’ 2018 Dining Awards and/or as recent advertisers. This list is offered as a reader service and is not intended to be comprehensive.

Although we make every effort to keep the listings current, they are subject to change without notice.

D Challenge—a four-patty burger featuring eight slices of bacon and five different cheeses. Win a Tshirt if you finish it! $-$$ California Grill Disney’s Contemporary Resort 4600 North World Drive, 15th Floor, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneyworld.disney.go.com D nightly. The venerable Disney gem underwent a major makeover a few years ago, but the incredible views and abundant wine selections have ramained.

The menu changes daily, but some things are constant: Pork Two Ways features grilled tenderloin and pork belly served with goat cheese polenta; the beef filet from the searing wood oven is also a standout.

There’s a 10- to 14-course sushi bar extravaganza nightly for a limited number of diners. $$$$ Ẃ %Chef’s Table at the Edgewater 99 W. Plant St, Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com D nightly. Kevin and Laurie Tarter’s restaurant has ruled the chef’s table category for a decade and 2018 was no exception, as it captured the top pick from our critic and readers. Chef de Cuisine David Lampman came to Chef’s Table in 2009 and is now the main hand in the kitchen, executing Tarter’s culinary vision with plates of lowcountry perloo, New Orleans-influenced fish, and fork-tender osso buco. $$$$ Ẃ Copper Canyon Grill Pointe Orlando 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-3933. ccgrill. com L-D daily. This restaurant offers up full-flavored American cuisine made from scratch daily with an emphasis on fresh and bold tastes. The menu features classics like meatloaf and hickory grilled steaks but also puts a spin on other staples like skillet-baked cornbread. $$-$$$$ Earls Kitchen+Bar The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-345-8260. earls.ca L-D daily BR Sat.-Sun. This upscale casual chain offers delicious diversity in its menu. Try the avocado “Super Toast,’’ the combo platter of ribs and chicken, the bacon cheddar burger, or the Korean bibimbap of fresh and pickled veggies in a stone rice bowl. The cocktail menu includes Bees Knees, a concoction of Aviation gin, Cointreau, bitters, lemon and honey. $$-$$$ Ẃ Ember 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-5200. emberorlando.com L-D daily. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails downtown at this upscale bar. Flatbreads, sliders and salads fill the menu as well as daily specials. Exposed brick and a rich color scheme add to the cozy atmosphere. Dine inside near the main bar or outside in the courtyard. $-$$ Ẃ Everglades Restaurant Rosen Centre 9840 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-9840 ext. 3610. evergladesrestaurant.com D nightly. Nestled in a sprawling hotel complex and aimed at celebrating regional Florida food, Everglades specializes in prime steaks and seafood as well as more unusual items such as gator chowder and marinated buffalo. $$$ Ẃ

Farm & Haus 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando. farmandhaus.com D Mon-Thu. If you’re too busy prepare dinner, just order online and Farm & Haus will cook and deliver it, or you can pick it up at East End Market. The menu, which changes weekly, has included slow-cooked lamb with braised fennel and oranges over couscous; English pea and smoked country ham risotto; and brown butter carrot cake. $-$$ %Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 3200 S. Orange Ave., 8107 Vineland Road. freddysusa. com Open daily. It’s simply a skinny steakburger on a toasted bun, but pleases the palate: Freddy’s captured our Critic’s Pick for Best Burger in the 2018 Dining Awards, as well as the Judges’ Choice in our inaugural Burger Battle in 2017. The frozen custard is a delight too, as are the Nutter Butter ice cream sandwiches. $ The Glass Knife 276 S. Orlando Ave, Winter Park 407-500-2253. theglassknife.com B-L-D daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; BR Sat.-Sun. This hotspot near Winter Park Village is a sleek yet approachable haven for those in search of both sweet and savory.

Start the day with doughnuts, an avocado and egg toast, or a cheddar biscuit sandwich. Lunch standouts include the turkey bacon club and the berry bacon spinach salad. In the evening, enjoy Southern red velvet or carrot cake, and European-style pastries along with fine wines, craft beers and champagne. Be warned: You might be unable to resist taking home one of The Glass Knife’s gorgeous cakes. $$ Graffiti Junktion 700 E. Washington St., Thornton Park 407-426-9503; 2401 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-377-1961 and eight other Orlando area locations. graffitijunktion.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Graffiti Junktion specializes in burgers. Items like the Iron City Burger (topped with a fried egg and Canadian bacon among more traditional toppings like American cheese and onions) are complemented by daily happy hour specials and themed nights throughout the week. $-$$ %Hillstone 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407740-4005. hillstone.com L-D daily. Grilling is king here, whether the choice is steak, fish, chops or chicken. The hardwood-grilled trout, pork ribs and cheeseburger are standouts—as is the lakeside setting, which put Hillstone at the top among readers in the categories of Outdoor Dining and View in our 2018 Dining Awards poll. $$-$$$$ Ẃ %Keke’s Breakfast Café Multiple Orlando-area locations. kekes.com B-L daily. Voted Best Breakfast by readers for the past three years, this Orlando-based chain has more than a dozen local outlets offering a wide selection of pancakes (enormous), waffles, French toast, omelets, egg combos and more. $

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DINE RECOMMENDED EATING LakeHouse Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Bloulevard., Orlando. 407-239-4240. grandcypress.regency.hyatt.com B-L-D daily. This resort hotel restaurant features a huge selection of light-to-hearty offerings throughout the day, including a breakfast buffet. Among the dinner menu items are St. Louis ribs, spaghetti squash lasagne, and Atlantic beer-battered cod filet. $$-$$$$.  Marlow’s Tavern Four Orlando-area locations. marlowstavern.com L-D daily. This cozy tavern puts a gourmet spin on classic American cuisine and offers a wide selection of beers. Try one of their popular cheeseburgers, the blackened fish tacos, or white cheddar shrimp and grits. Among the desserts is the fried banana split. $$ %Maxine’s on Shine 337 N. Shine Ave., Orlando 407-674-6841. maxinesonshine.com L Fri.-Sun.; D Tue.-Sun.; BR Sun. This casual bistro is full of quirky charm, with a menu ranging from bar snacks to full entrees emphasizing seafood. Outdoor seating, live music, an interesting wine list and the presence of delightful proprietors add up to everything you should expect from a local restaurant. Winner of the Readers’ Choice for Neighborhood Restaurant and Best Kept Secret in our 2018 Dining Awards. $$-$$$. Ẃ %Omelet Bar 2250 Strategy Blvd., Orlando 407704-1597. omeletbar.com B-L daily, BR Sun. Winner of our Critic’s Pick for Best Breakfast in the 2018 Dining Awards, this eatery across from UCF shines with overstuffed build-your-own omelets, a pancake bar, breakfast bread bowls and a three-way chicken and waffles “flight.” Lobster Benedict and unlimited mimosas make for a pleasant Sunday brunch. $-$$ %Orlando Meats 728 Virginia Drive, Orlando 407598-0700. orlandomeats.com B-L Tue.-Sat.; BR Sun. It’s a hands-on full-service butcher shop but a great place for breakfast and lunch as well. Not wasting anything, Orlando Meats’ potato chips are fried in beef tallow. The menu includes a fried turkey bologna sandwich (with yellow mustard on white bread); and the beef, meatloaf and burgers are roasted, baked or ground on premises. For breakfast, the offerings include the Blarney Stone: corned beef, sauerkraut, corned mayo, Swiss, and fried egg on a bagel. Winner of the Critic’s Pick for Best Lunch in our 2018 Dining Awards; and winner of Best Burger from both the judges and the public in our 2018 Burger Battle. $-$$ The Outpost Neighborhood Kitchen 2603 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-930-6282. outpostcollegepark.com L-D Tue.-Sun.; BR Sun. At this eatery, virtually everything is house-made, including condiments and sauces. The shrimp and grits are superb, featuring white cheddar and Parmesan along with a spicy Cajun brown butter sauce and chorizo. The enormous Ericsson smoked pork ribs are cut St. Louis style and covered in a smoky-sweet sauce. $$-$$$ The Parkview 136 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407647-9103. facebook.com/TheParkviewWP L-D daily, BR Sat.-Sun. This self-described “neighborhood joint’’ excels with most menu ventures, especially at brunch, with items such as the pastrami tartine—an open-faced sandwich of house-cured beef and poached egg on a batard—and a variety of frittatas, the best being the mélange of savory mushrooms, broccolini and goat cheese. There are plenty of national and local brews on tap, along with an extensive wine list, and The Parkview features live jazz and indie music nights. $$-$$$ Ẃ

The Ravenous Pig 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-628-2333. theravenouspig.com L-D daily.

Chefs Julie and James Petrakis, both Orlando-area natives who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, showcase the “gastropub” phenomenon with an ever-changing menu that includes fare like seared foie gras, pork porterhouse, mushroom cannelloni and the Ellensburg Lamb Noisette with royal trumpet mushrooms. $$$ Ẃ RusTeak 2625 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-5401100 rusteakwinebar.com L-D Mon.-Sat. This popular College Park gathering place boasts a prodigious range of offerings, from steaks and flatbreads to tasty burgers and salads. RusTeak offers a sizable wine list and a wide variety of craft cocktails. $$-$$$. Ẃ Seasons 52 Plaza Venezia, 7700 Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-354-5212; 463 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-767-1252. seasons52. com L-D daily. Like the food it serves, this Darden upscale chain remains as fresh as the day it opened.

Most dishes are under 475 calories, and what flavorful calories they are: from the caramelized sea scallops with lemon risotto and roasted asparagus, to the wood-roasted pork tenderloin with sweet potato mash and spring vegetables. The wine list is just as impressive. $$$ Ẃ Se7en Bites 617 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando 407-2030727. se7enbites.com B-L Tue.-Sun. Baker and pie maker Trina Gregory-Propst likes to push the limits of food as you know it, and her neighborhood breakfast and lunch destination packs in the patrons. Se7en Bites’ creations include hand-made moonpies, cupcakes, luscious biscuits and gravy, statuesque cakes and a chicken pot pie with a perfect crust. The salted caramel chocolate pecan pie is a thing of beauty. $ %Shakers American Café 1308 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-422-3534 shakerscafe.com B-L daily This enduring College Park eatery, a 2018 inductee into the Dining Hall of Fame, offers plenty of breakfast fare favorites, from standard eggs and sausage to gravy and biscuit. But the real treat is to check out the specials on the chalkboard. They could include a chorizo and goat cheese omelet, beef short rib hash, or cinnamon roll pancakes. For lunch, Shakers (so named because of its collection of salt and pepper shakers) offers a variety of items, including Reubens, burgers and “Mom’s Meatloaf.” $ Slate 8323 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-5007528. slateorlando.com L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat., BR Sat.-Sun. The menu at this Restaurant Row spot ranges from pasta and pizza to a selection of eyeopening entrees. Start with pimento cheese hush puppies, then move to main dishes like hearthroasted snapper with cornmeal spoonbread, or smoked brisket with brown sugar chili rub, house bacon and roasted rutabaga-potato hash. Sweet endings include lemon berry trifle, and rum raisin bread pudding. $$-$$$$ Ẃ The Smiling Bison 107 N. Magnolia Ave., Sanford 407-915-6086. thesmilingbison.com L Wed.-Sat., D Tue.-Sat. The highlight here is house-made charcuterie—smoked kielbasa, sweet curry sausage and, of course, the bison burger. Other menu items include the boneless pork chop with kumquat marmalade, the Duck Lover’s Pizza with duck ham, sausage and confit, and cheddar-bacon fat biscuits. $$-$$$. 

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Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Multiple Orlando-area locations. souplantation.com L-D daily.

A remarkable array of salads and soups, allowing for much healthy eating but also providing for a bit of a splurge (such as pizza or ice cream) if desired. $-$$ Swine & Sons Provisions 669 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-636-7601. swineandsons.com BL-D Mon.-Sat. Lexie and Rhys Gawlak are the proprietors of this grocery-eatery, providing housemade sausages, terrines and bacon, along with sandwiches like the Southern Cuban and the ribeye hotdog. The Swine’s breakfast includes the eggs on a bun (fried eggs, bacon and tomato jam) and avocado toast. $-$$ %The Tap Room at Dubsdread 549 W. Par Street, Orlando 407-650-0100. taproomatdubsdread. com L-D daily. BR Sun. Nestled within the picturesque Dubsdread Golf Course, The Tap Room offers casual, yet sophisticated, American fare. Fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, pastas and the award-winning Tap Room Classic Cheeseburger are some of the College Park restaurant’s best menu items. You can dine inside or out on the veranda, which offers views of the golf course. The Readers’ Choice selection for Best Power Lunch in our 2018 Dining Awards. $$-$$$ Ẃ Tony Roma’s 8560 International Drive, Orlando.

407-248-0094. tonyromas.com L-D daily. There are ribs aplenty here, basted with your choice of four sauces, including a Maker’s Mark bourbon variety. But this casual dining mainstay also boasts a variety of steaks, seafood, chicken, burgers and salads. Mix and match items include the filet medallions and ribs combo. $$-$$$ Ẃ %T-Rex Cafe 1676 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-828-8739. trexcafe.com L-D daily.

This Disney Springs restaurant literally takes you back—to prehistoric times—as you enjoy dishes like the Bronto Burger, Mega Mes-O-Bones spareribs, Pork-asaurus Sandwich, and the Cesar-saurus Salad, all the while surrounded by animatronic dinosaurs. Our Readers’ Choice for Best Place to Take the Kids in our 2018 Dining Awards. $-$$$  The Waterfront 4201 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407866-0468. thewaterfrontorlando.com L-D daily; BR Sun. Among the standouts at this reinvented lakeside spot are the Waterfront Burger, with hand-ground chuck, house-cured bacon, Swiss and blue cheese and caramelized onion; fish and chips; and blackened catfish with kale and grits. On the last Monday of every month, the chefs are given free rein to leave the menu behind and the results are delicious. A recent dinner featured rabbit schnitzel, house-made sausage, beef sauerbraten and apple strudel. $-$$

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Hawkers Street Fare 1103 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-237-0606; 9100 Conroy Windermere Road, Windermere 407-583-6334. eathawkers.com L-D daily. Chefs specializing in cuisines from Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong put a modern twist on family recipes to create tasty fare like crispy cod with black bean sauce, kimchi fried rice, chicken eggrolls, green papaya and shrimp salad, and wokfired green beans. $ Kai Asian Street Fare 1555 S.R. 436, Suite 1171, Winter Park 407-831-3430 kaistreetfare.com L-D Tue.Sun. “Food is supposed to be fun,’’ says co-owner Quan Van, and he makes it so at this strip mall spot,

adding flavorful twists to dishes. They include coating wide, wok-fried chow fun noodles in a Vietnamese sauce with squid, beef and shrimp; or topping crispy fries with Korean bulgogi beef, kimchi and spicy mayo. The signature chicken wings offer a crispy exterior draped in soy garlic, spicy Korean gochujang or whiskey soy. $ King Bao 710 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-237-0013. kingbaowow.com L-D daily. This Mills 50 spot offers a variety of rolls, ranging from light and pillowy to sturdy and chew-worthy, holding treats like pork belly, shrimp and kimchi fried chicken. Fascinating combinations like Asian pear salsa on the Glen Rhee Korean short rib, or shallot, pepper and ginger relish on tofu “Veganville” handhelds, emphasize the well-thought-out flavors. $ Mamak 1231 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-2704688. mamakasianorlando.com L-D daily. Mamak brings the flavors of Malaysia to Orlando. A must-try is the wonton with hot sauce, consisting of steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings coated in peanut sauce, chili oil and sesame seeds. Other winners: pasembur, a sweet potato gravy served on crispy tofu; and gwa bao, a soft steamed bun filled with duck or pork. $-$$ Morimoto Asia Disney Springs Marketplace, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-6686. patinagroupcom/ morimoto-asia L-D daily. Morimoto Asia, a towering presence at the phoenix that is Disney Springs, is an ultra-hip vision of pan-Asian delights created from the mind of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Its quirky takes on Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes enhance a substantial sushi menu that can sometimes be acquired directly from the hands of the Iron Chef himself. Don’t miss the Peking Duck and the Singapore laksa, which adds rice noodles and chicken meatballs to spicy curry and coconut soup. $$$ Ẃ Noodles and Rice 813 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407895-8833. noodlesandricecafe.com L-D daily except closed Tuesdays. The menu at Noodles and Rice is extensive and this unassuming Mills 50 spot gets just about everything right. Try the hot pots, Korean seafood pancakes, house ramen or the wonderful Thai basil fried rice. $ Sushi Lola’s 2902 Corrine Drive, Orlando 407-8985652. sushilolas.com L-D Mon.-Sat. At this Audubon Park café, Korean chefs in the back kitchen create oven-based offerings while sushi masters assemble intricate rolls at the bar out front. The most popular offering, the Playboy Roll, features tuna, avocado and tempura shrimp, adorned with fish roe and roasted rice crackers. For a Korean dish, try the bulgogi bibimbap—marinated beef and rice. $-$$$ TaKo Cheena 932 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 321-2367457. mytakocheena.com L-D Tue.-Sun. This adventurous cuisine boasts numerous influences, from Thai to Indian to Mexican. Treat yourself to the Indian butter chicken burrito, Thai Peanut Chicken tacos, or Asian hot dogs—Chinese sweet sausage topped with kimchi or pickled daikon radish. TaKo Cheena is open till 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday. $

BARBECUE

%4 Rivers Smokehouse Six Orlando-area locations 1-855-368-7748. 4rsmokehouse.com L-D Mon.-Sat. Our 2018 Readers’ Choice in three categories—Barbecue, Ribs and Takeout. The lines at 4 Rivers can get long, but John Rivers’ succulent

barbecue sandwiches, delectable brisket (inducted into our Hall of Fame in 2017) and home-style sides are worth the wait. The baked cheese grits are magnificent. $-$$ Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que Five area locations. bubbalous.com L-D daily. This local chain is a good bet for a quick barbecue fix. Tender smoked pork is sliced Virginia-style onto soft sweet buns.

Try the award-winning ribs (available with mild, hot or killer sauce) and the fried okra. $-$$ Cecil’s Texas Style Bar-B-Q 2800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-9871. cecilsbbq.com L-D daily.

Slow hickory-smoked meats are brought to you by three generations of the Reaves family. They offer outrageously good pulled pork, beef brisket that makes folks hover over the plate, and unique sides such as jalapeño mashed potatoes, spicy baked beans and sweet potato soufflé. And free ice cream! $$ Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa 1326 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-203-0866; Lake Nona Village, 9680 N. Narcoossee Rd., Lake Nona 407-730-7376; pigfloyds.com L-D daily. Serving a combination of Latin, African and American fusion, this eatery also invokes the Caribbean roots of barbecue with barbakoa, or traditional Puerto Rican smoke cooking, full of rich flavors and tropical ingredients. It’s on delicious display in the St. Louis ribs and the matahambre smoked flank sandwich.

Also try the North African chicken sausage and shrimp platter. $-$$$.

The Polite Pig Disney Springs, Town Center 407938-7444. disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining L-D daily. The culinary powerhouse that is the Petrakis family trots out exemplary barbecue and more in a locally sourced, artisanal restaurant disguised as a fast food outlet. It’s all here: pulled pork sandwiches, St. Louis ribs, and coffee-scented, amazingly tender brisket. But the Pig also offers delectable surprises like a salmon BLT (with bacon jam and marinated tomato), cracklings, charred broccoli, barbecue cauliflower, chicken salad made with meat from the smoker—and even a housebrewed beer. $-$$$

CAJUN/CREOLE

Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen 2203 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-672-5753; 494 W. S.R. 436, Altamonte Springs 407-951-6928. tibbysneworleanskitchen. com L-D daily. Using family recipes, owner Brian Wheeler delivers satisfying N’Awlins cooking, with the jambalaya-crawfish-filé gumbo as the standout. Andouille sausage is king; it’s in almost every dish. $-$$

CARIBBEAN

%Bahama Breeze Five area locations. bahamabreeze.com L-D daily. A themed delight that has dominated the Caribbean category of our Dining Awards for many years, Bahama Breeze showcases interpretations of island cuisine, including jerk chicken, West Indian patties, fried plantains, and seafood paella. A terrific family dinner destination. $$-$$$ Kafe Kalik 9029-A Airport Blvd., Orlando International Airport 407-825-3274. kafekalik.com L-D daily. Indian curries, jerk seasoning, seafood and slow-cooked meats highlight the menu. Anything Bahamian from “Mama’s Kitchen” should be considered first. The Arawak Cay sushi bar is an in-

teresting twist, featuring seafood from the islands such as conch salad, tuna ceviche and lobster. Desserts are also a delight. $$

CHINESE

Chef Wang’s Kitchen 5148 W. Colonial Drive 407930-3188 L-D daily except closed Tuesday. At this hidden treasure inside a strip mall, Chef Jian Hua Wang creates memorable dishes such as deepfried eggplant and potatoes sautéed in sweet soy sauce and garlic. Pork dumplings are simple dim sum-sized packets, perfectly pan-fried with crisp wrapping and savory filling. Other specialties range from sweet and sour shredded potatoes to a ginger steamed whole fish. Sichuan styles are represented in dan dan mein, which are hand-pulled round noodles topped with ground pork, hoisin, five spice powder and hot chili oil. $$ Jumbo Chinese Restaurant 1967 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-657-8878 jumbowinterpark.com L Mon.-Sat., D daily. A Winter Park fixture for three decades, Jumbo’s boasts all the familiar dishes, plus offerings like Duck Polynesian—deep-fried boneless duck served with lychee and pineapple in a homemade sweet and sour sauce. Group dinners are available for two to six people. $-$$ Ming’s Bistro 1212 Woodward St., Orlando 407898-9672 L-D daily. This out-of-the way Mills 50 spot offers dim sum worthy of San Francisco.. Feast on sesame balls, roast pork buns, shrimp dumplings and items you may not recognize (like chicken feet or jellyfish). In addition, a full menu of Hong Kongstyle entrées offers enticements—order the duck. $ %Peter’s Kitchen 3922 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-895-8174.peterskitchencb.business.site L-D daily except closed Wednesday. Residing in a nondescript building that has housed all manner of eateries over the years, this newcomer is a hit with readers, who voted it Best Chinese in our 2018 Dining Awards. The dim sum gets rave reviews from the online community; other menu items include squid with ginger and scallions, Peking duck, honey garlic chicken, and jumbo shrimp with walnuts. $$ P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Winter Park Village, 436 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-0188; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-3452888. pfchangs.com L-D daily. Chinese-inspired foods from the creators of Fleming’s steak house, so you know the beef dishes will be good. $$-$$$ Ẃ

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Chatham’s Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-345-2992. chathamsplace.com D Mon.-Sat. Wooden wine racks line the walls enclosing only 15 tables, creating a cozy atmosphere to enjoy high-quality dishes and attentive service. The few select items on the menu, such as the Portobello mushroom soup and duck breast entrée, intrigue the palate. $$$$ Ẃ Hamilton’s Kitchen at The Alfond Inn 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-998-8090. thealfondinn.com B-L-D daily. At the site of the late, great Langford Hotel, standout entrees with a European flavor are created, including the olive oil poached snapper, honey glazed pork belly, and ahi tuna served over tomato and eggplant caponata. The watermelon salad is a delicious, deceptively simple palate cleanser between courses. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ

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DINE RECOMMENDED EATING Jack’s Place Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-1787. jacksplacerestaurant. com D nightly. Sample steaks and seafood while surrounded by the world’s largest collection of autographed caricatures of stars and dignitaries. $$$ Ẃ Nine18 The Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Lake Buena Vista 407-239-1999. grandcypress. com D Tue.-Sat. Contemporary Continental cuisine is served in a refined casual atmosphere with polished service and sunset views of a magnificent golf resort. Begin with the mustard seed-crusted ahi tuna or the wild mushroom crepe. The main courses offer creative takes on duck, steaks, scallops, grouper, venison, lamb and chicken. $$$$ Ẃ

CREATIVE/CONTEMPORARY

%1921 Mount Dora 142 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora 352-385-1921. 1921nva.com L Tue.-Sat.; D Tue.-Sun. The Critic’s Pick as Best Destination Restaurant in our 2018 Dining Awards. Renowned chef Norman Van Aken originated this restaurant, which serves New Florida Cuisine in a small-town setting, surrounded by furniture and artwork from the nearby Modernism Museum. Among the main plates are Ponce Inlet barrelfish with mango curry, Seminole pumpkin and Kaffir lime; and Lake Meadow buttermilk fried chicken with smoky collards and mac n’ cheese. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Artisan’s Table 55 W. Church St.., Orlando 407730-7499. artisanstableorlando.com B-L-D daily; BR Sat.-Sun. Simple ingredients and exemplary preparation are the hallmarks of this downtown spot. Daily specials include Meatloaf Monday, Chicken and Dumplings Wednesday and Fried Chicken and Waffles Friday. And don’t miss the fish and chips, a special on Thursday. $$-$$$  Bar 17 Bistro Universal’s Aventura Hotel, 6725 Adventure Way, Orlando 407-503-6000. universal-orlando. com D daily. This 17th-floor gem boasts stunning views and an inventive menu from Chef “Mousse’’ Benhamacht. The fried rice is saturated with rich flavors, adding charred baby cornlets, crisp Brussels sprouts leaves, a fried egg and seared prosciutto ham to pan-fried rice. Choices in bao buns include braised pork belly, duck confit with turmeric citrus aioli and fantastic firecracker shrimp with a chili glaze. A great place for after-theme-park cocktails. $$-$$$ %The Boheme Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown 407-313-9000. grandbohemianhotel.com B-L-D daily; BR Sun. Our Critic’s Pick for Hotel Restaurant in the 2018 Dining Awards. Chef Laurent Hollaender also lays out an amazing array of items for Sunday brunch, from oysters and crab legs, to waffles and omelets, to house-made charcuterie and decadent desserts.

Evening fare includes sherry-baked Chilean sea bass and cognac-flamed pepper steak. $$$$ Ẃ Canvas Restaurant & Market 13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando (Lake Nona) 407-313-7800. canvaslakenona. com D daily, L Sun. Canvas is a multicultural mélange of tastes, with influences of Latin, Caribbean, New Orleans, and Cuban. The pork belly and ham sandwich and the smoked fish dip are winners, as are most of the shrimp dishes. Don’t miss Canvas’ take on mussels, meaty shellfish served in a blend of tart tomatillo and spicy chili. $$-$$$$ Ẃ

Café Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive, Orlando 407-248-2222. cafetututango.com L-D daily. Go with a group and share, as Café Tu Tu Tango’s menu is full of inventive items—all in appetizer-sized portions. Cajun chicken egg rolls and Dutch salad made with caramelized onion flatbread, dried cranberries, pine nuts and goat cheese are typical selections. $$ Ẃ Capa Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-313-7777. fourseasons.com/orlando D daily. Capa combines the joys of a true tapas bar with the depth of a premium steakhouse, offering stunning views from its 17th-floor perch. The small plates include ternera beef cheeks, strips of veal draped over bits of roasted rutabaga, and patatas bravas, small potato columns in a spicy paprika sauce. On the large side, the 32-ounce Porterhouse for two is otherworldly in size and flavor. $$-$$$$ Ẃ Citricos Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, 4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista 407939-3436. disney.go.com D daily. Citricos offers a unique blend of Southern European cuisine with a local Florida touch. France, Spain and Italy make an appearance on the menu. For a special treat, reserve the in-kitchen Chef’s Domain table well in advance. $$$$ Ẃ Fig’s Prime 1188 Commerce Park Drive, Ste. 1002, Altamonte Springs 407-960-1300. figsprime.com L-Mon.-Fri; D nightly. Chef Victor Gonzalez, a veteran of the Orlando dining scene, demonstrates a mastery of many cuisines, whether Continental, American or Caribbean. The delicious offerings range from a remarkably thick 8-ounce prime sirloin to veal scallopini to a magnificent paella. The Mediterranean seafood zuppa is crowded with lobster, calamari, clams, scallops and shrimp cooked in a zesty marinara sauce. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Itar Bistro and Market 7065 Westpoint Blvd., Orlando. 407-757-055. itarbistro.com L-D Mon-Sat. This gem combines the flavors of Italy and Argentina, with Chef Mariana Moya at the helm turning out rich, robust dishes. Try the pasticcio eggplant with Parmigiano topping, as well as the mixed grill for two, featuring Angus beef flank, short ribs and blood sausage. The empanadas, particularly those with chicken and onion filling, are delightful. $$-$$$ K Restaurant 1701 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407872-2332. kwinebar.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. A College Park mainstay of fine American cuisine sure to please both the eye and the palate. The menu changes each day, ensuring that every dining experience will be unique, and the intimate and cozy dining room is the perfect setting for a romantic night out. $$$ Ẃ Luma on Park 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407599-4111. lumaonpark.com D nightly. Executive chef Brandon McGlamery offers fine dining with a sustainable twist, creating a changing menu that focuses on using locally sourced ingredients.

Standouts include the Idaho rainbow trout with black beluga lentils and julienned zucchini, and the roasted Ashley Farms chicken with butternut squash puree, cider-glazed Brussels sprouts and red onion marmalade. $-$$$$ Ẃ Market to Table 146 Plant St., Winter Garden 407970-8876. market2table.com D Wed.-Sat.; BR Sat.Sun. Chef Ryan Freelove offers an approachable,

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seasonally influenced menu focusing on fish and fowl and enhanced by house-made stocks, herb butters and sauces. Appetizers like rich crab cakes, calamari (dressed with tangy lemon aioli), and grilled beef skewers are simple and simply well done. He serves fish robed in lemon juice and a superb airline chicken breast accompanied by potato puree and a grilled mini squash filled with beets and duck confit. Soups like the fall offering of butternut squash have great depth of flavor. $$$  MOOR Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee. 407-586-1101. marriott.com L-D daily. A one-of-a-kind dining experience on a 60-foot ship deck within a hotel. Specialty Chef Phillip Fisher oversees the dishes, including creations like she-crab soup and Gulf-caught white shrimp atop Anson Mills white corn grits. The flatbreads are special—particularly the house-smoked duck and goat cheese—as well as the chicken and waffles, using chicken from Lake Meadow Naturals made with scratch ricotta cheese and drizzled in maple syrup-reduced pan drippings. $$-$$$$ Ẃ Norman’s Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-3934333. normans.com D nightly. New World Cuisine pioneer Norman Van Aken is the mastermind behind the Orlando Norman’s, a dramatically designed dining room featuring a menu that melds the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, the U.S. and the Far East. $$$$ Ẃ The Osprey Tavern 4899 New Broad St., Orlando 407-960-7700. ospreytavern.com L Tue.-Sat., D Tue.-Sun., BR Sun. This Baldwin Park spot offers a fascinating menu that includes whole grilled branzino, bolognese, duck breast, and cottage pie with braised short rib. The desserts and fresh-baked brunch creations from Pastry Chef Kristy Carlucci are must-haves. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Primo JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407-393-4444. primorestaurant.com D nightly. After winning the coveted James Beard Award, Chef Melissa Kelly and her pastry-chef husband, Price Kushner, opened the Grande Lakes Marriott branch of Primo. The warm, woodsy restaurant offers items such as rack of lamb with figs, casarecce pasta with clams and mussels, roasted chicken breast with lima bean ragout, and pan-seared diver scallops with risotto. The produce comes from Primo’s on-site garden. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ %The Rusty Spoon 55 W. Church St., Orlando 407401-8811. therustyspoon.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly.

Kathleen, Blake, our Critic’s Pick for Best Chef in the 2018 Dining Awards, offers creative riffs on classic European and American dishes, while sourcing local ingredients whenever possible, at her gastropub in the 55 West building. Try the lamb sandwich or the Dirty South stew, the latter a combination of rock shrimp, yellowtail snapper and clams. Other winners: the “55” burger stuffed with bacon and Gruyere cheese, and the Lake Meadow salad of greens, eggs and chicken livers from Lake Meadow Naturals farm. $$-$$$ Ẃ %Santiago’s Bodega 802 Virginia Drive, Orlando, 407-412-6979; 1185 Spring Center South Blvd., Altamonte Springs, 407-960-2605. santiagosbodega. com L-D daily, BR Sun. This tapas-style restaurant, with its art-filled dining room and captivating lounge, captured the Best Brunch and Late Night Dining

awards from readers in our 2018 dining poll. Santiago’s specializes in hot and cold small plates, with more than three dozen available, ranging from yellowfin tuna ceviche and lamb patties to chicken skewers and tomato and basil bruschetta. $$ Ẃ %Strong Water Tavern Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, 6601 Adventure Way, Orlando 407-503-5000. loewshotels.com/sapphire-falls-resort D daily. Our Critic’s Pick for Best Casual Dining in the 2018 Dining Awards. Chef Carlos Castaño presents a dazzling menu of items from Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Colombia, U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico in this rum-centric small-plate restaurant disguised as a hotel lobby bar. Best bets: the Peruvian Trio, three servings of classic ceviche of corvina; beef and sweet plantain hash; pollo patron, shredded chicken atop fried green plantain slices with a spicy tomato hogao; and Jamaican curry goat. More than 60 types of rum are available from the bar, most in a threeshot tasting flight. $-$$ Ẃ %The Tasting Room 99 W Plant St., Winter Garden 407-230-4837. chefstableattheedgewater.com D Mon.-Sat.; BR Sun. Take your taste buds on a trip to the Bayou—Chef Kevin Tarter infuses his Louisiana upbringing into every dish at this sidekick to the adjoining Chef’s Table. The tapas-style dining includes items like smoked fish dip, fried green tomatoes, lobster BLT, and Muffaletta sliders. The craft drinks are outstanding. Winner of the Readers’ Choice for Best Appetizers in our 2018 Dining Awards. $$-$$$ Ẃ %Tiffins Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463. disneygo.com L-D daily. Within three gallery-like dining areas full of original art and artifacts from Asia and Africa, Tiffins presents adventurous dishes such as a whole-fried sustainable fish served on fermented black bean sauce with green papaya salad; and a berbere-spiced lamb chop fragrant with clove and cardamom. For appetizers, which can be a meal in themselves, don’t miss the black-eyed pea fritters or the smoky grilled octopus. Winner of Critic’s Pick for Best Theme Park Restaurant in our 2018 Dining Awards. $$$$ Ẃ %Urbain 40 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando. 407872-2640. urbain40.com L-D daily. Our Critic’s Pick for Fine Dining in the 2018 Dining Awards. Local legend Tim Keating has raised the level of culinary excellence wherever he has been chef, and this Restaurant Row spot is no exception. The melting pot of tastes includes bouillabaisse Provencal, an exquisite offering of Northeastern mussels, clams from Cedar Key and wild-caught shrimp in a tomato, saffron and fennel broth with a touch of Pernod. Other winners: the Angus burger with pimiento cheese, onion jam and Bearnaise sauce; a richly flavored chicken Alfredo; and a magnificent shrimp lo mein. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ %Victoria & Albert’s Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista 407-824-1089. victoria-alberts.com D nightly. Reserve far in advance for Orlando’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant, a 2018 inductee into our Dining Hall of Fame. Awardwinning Executive Chef Scott Hunnel and Chef de Cuisine Aimee Rivera prepare outstanding sevencourse prix-fixe meals in the main, very intimate dining room, the 10-course splendor of dinner in Queen Victoria’s Room, and a 10-course extravaganza right in the kitchen at the Chef’s Table. $$$$ Ẃ

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Disney Springs West Side, Lake Buena Vista 407-815-2100. wolfgangpuck. com/dining/orlando-bar-grill L-D daily. The Grand Café that was Puck’s in name only is but a distant memory. This new venture showcases the legendary chef’s true talents as well as those of Executive Chef Michael Tiva, with standout dishes of pasta, seafood and pizza. Try the pappardelle in traditional Bolognese meat sauce; the poached and seared Florida red snapper with clams and mussels; and Puck’s signature smoked salmon pizza. $$$-$$$$ 

CUBAN

%Black Bean Deli 325 S Orlando Ave. Suite 1-1, Winter Park; 1835 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407628-0294. blackbeandeli..com L Mon.-Sat., D Mon.-Fri. Winner of the Readers’ Choice for Best Latin in our 2018 Dining Awards, this family-run eatery specializes in authentic Cuban comfort food.

The Cuban sandwich, media noche, picadillo—and of course the black beans—are first rate, as are the empanadas. The creamy flan custard is a must-try to top off the meal. $ Columbia 649 Front St., Celebration 407-5661505. columbiarestaurant.com L-D daily. The oldest restaurant chain in Florida, serving authentic, upscale Cuban fare from sangria to paella in a decidely Spanish, Old World-style dining room. The merluza “Russian style” is especially interesting.

Live music plays in the tapas lounge. $$$ Ẃ Cuba Libre Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-226-1600. cubalibrerestaurant.com D nightly. In this massive setting reminiscent of a Cuban hacienda courtyard, chef/partner Guillermo Pernot offers a magnificent menu that features classic Cuban recipes as well as bold adaptations.

The contemporary items include Citrus Grilled Brick Chicken in mango sweet and sour gravy. Classic Cuban items are offered as well, like Ropa Vieja—shredded beef brisket stewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and red wine and served with maduros and steamed white rice. $$$ Ẃ Padrino’s Cuban Bistro 13586 Village Park Drive, Orlando 407-251-5107. padrinosbistro.com L-D daily. From the markets of 1930s Cuba to presentday Orlando, generations of the Padrino family have been nourishing people with authentic Cuban cuisine. Try the white bean “caldo gallego” soup and citrus-marinated lechon asado pork.

Finish with house-made Tres Leches cake. $$ 

DESSERT

%Better Than Sex 1905 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-761-8949 betterthansexorlando.com 6 p.m.midnight Wed.-Sun. The atmosphere is decidedly sweet and sexy at this Ivanhoe Village spot, selected by readers as tops for Best Desserts in our 2018 Dining Awards. A steamy sample: Peanut Butter Perversion (peanut butter mousse on a chocolate chip cookie dough crust with salted chocolate bark). Or try the Lavender Lipstick, a honey-rimmed glass of Proseco dripping with lavender syrup. $$  Blue Bird Bake Shop 3122 Corrine Drive, Orlando 407-228-3822. bluebirdbakeshop.com Open Tue.Sun. Get your sweet and coffee and have a seat, or order your bounty to go. Either way, be prepared to choose from more than two dozen varieties

of cupcakes—including sweet potato, red velvet, Snickerdoodle, apricot ginger and even a chocolate Guinness beer cake. $ %Buttermilk Bakery 1198 Orange Ave., Winter Park 321-422-4015. buttermilk-bakery.com B-L Tue.-Sat.; BR Sat.-Sun. Voted Best Independent Bakery by our readers in the 2018 Dining Awards.

Taissa Rebroff, her brother Phillip and mom Lana bake everything that graces the ever-changing menu, from the sweet croissant tarts with plum or apricot, to orange-cardamom buns, to baked Basque peppers on house-made sourdough. Delectable tea cakes, cookies and scones also make regular appearances. $ Charlie’s Gourmet Pastries 3213 Curry Ford Road, Orlando 407-898-9561. charliesgourmetpastries. com Open Mon.-Sat. A longtime Orlando favorite, Charlie’s creates items such as checkerboard cake, rainbow cookies and mincemeat pies that have become nostalgic and forgotten treats elsewhere. There also are elephant ear pastries, cream cheese rugelach and real coconut macaroons, but it’s the overstuffed fruit pies and butter-laden cakes that have kept people coming back for 50 years. $-$$ P Is For Pie 2806 Corrine Drive, Orlando 407-7454743 crazyforpies.com 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. This Audubon Park gem creates mouthwatering whole pies, hand pies, “pie pops’’ and more. The choices are many, from banana cream to caramel maple pumpkin to—wait for it—chocolate peanut butter & sea salt pie. Get there early. $-$$ The Cheesecake Factory 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-226-0333; 520 N. Orlando Ave, Winter Park 407-644-4220 L-D daily. The menu is extensive to say the least, with all manner of entrées and salads.

But it’s the sweets that draw diners, The signature item is cheesecake, of course, and the offerings in that area range from Oreo Dream to lemon meringue to white chocolate raspberry truffle. $$-$$$ 

EUROPEAN

%Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café 205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204. willowtreecafe.com L-D daily. Our readers’ pick for Best German in the 2018 Dining Awards, Hollerbach’s offers a vast array of beers and such hefty food choices as the Schlachthaus Platte with its veal sausage, pork meatloaf and smoked pork loin. On weekends, you’ll find a sing-along, with people locking arms and swaying back and forth to German tunes. $$-$$$$ 

FRENCH

%Café de France 526 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-647-1869. lecafedefrance.com L-D Tue.-Sat. Our Readers’ Choice for Best French Restaurant in the 2018 Dining Awards. You could easily miss this diminutive restaurant on Park Avenue’s south end—and that would be a big mistake. For nearly four decades, Dominique and German Gutierrez have delighted diners with a simple, subtle seasonal menu featuring standouts like herb-roasted rack of lamb, beef bourguignon, coq au vin and slow-roasted glazed duck. $$$ Ẃ Chez Vincent 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-599-2929. chezvincent.com L-D daily.

This charming French spot in the trendy redeveloped Hannibal Square section of Winter Park offers fine food and formal service in an elegant dining room. $$$ Ẃ

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DINE RECOMMENDED EATING %DoveCote 390 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-9301700. dovecoteorlando.com L Mon.-Fri., D Mon.-Sat., BR Sun. Winner of the Critic’s Pick as Best Restaurant in our 2018 Dining Awards. Chef Clayton Miller’s goal is to present “approachable French comfort food’’ and he delivers, with consistently superb creations that range from a killer onion soup and magnificent chicken pâté, to dishes such as short ribs and grilled chicken whose exacting technique belies their simplicity. With a creative lineup of craft cocktails and a generous happy hour, this downtown gem is not to be missed. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Le Coq Au Vin 4800 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407851-6980. lecoqauvinrestaurant.com D Tue.-Sun. An Orlando mainstay since 1976, this French restaurant combines classic cuisine such as the signature coq au vin (chicken in Burgundy sauce) with Southern specialties—New Orleans-style gumbo and boudin sausage do have French roots, after all. $$$ Ẃ

GREEK

The Greek Corner 1600 N. Orange Ave, Orlando 407 228-0303. thegreekcorner.net L-D daily. This Ivanhoe Village favorite offers an abundance of Greek specialties, ranging from lamb kebobs and chops to baked dishes like pastitsio and moussaka.

For lunch, try the gyro or souvlaki. $-$$$ %Taverna Opa Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-351-8660. tavernaoparestaurant. com L-D daily. Chosen Best Greek and Best Place to Celebrate by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards, this I-Drive mainstay features upbeat music that has patrons dancing on the tables (almost), while the kitchen creates satisfying takes on Hellenic dishes like slow-roasted lamb, and pastitsio. $$$ Ẃ

INDIAN

Aashirwad Indian Restaurant 7000 S. Kirkman Road Orlando 407-370-9830 aashirwadrestaurant.com L-D daily. This I-Drive restaurant focuses on northern Indian dishes. The familiar favorites are all here—samosas, chicken tandoori, chicken tikka—as well as intriguing selections such as chicken shakuti (anise-flavored poultry cooked in coconut-based masala gravy). There are also a dozen vegetarian choices, from tadka daal (yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices) to methi malai mutter (green peas in a creamy gravy with fenugreek leaf). $$ Bombay Café 1137 Doss Ave., Orlando 407-2405151. bombaycafeorlando.net L-D daily. Located near Florida Mall, this casual spot offers a variety of Indian favorites. Of particular note: the crispy, crunchy Indian snack known as chaat; and the south Indian dosa, a folded pancake filled with ingredients such as peas, onion, tomatoes and lentil chutney.

Curries include khoya kaju, cashews cooked in a creamy sauce. $ Memories of India 3895 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary 407-804-0920. memoriesofindiacuisine. com L-D daily. From crisp samosa starters and spicy vegetable dishes to classic tikka masala and fragrant clay oven tandoori, Memories has helped define excellent Indian cuisine in Orlando since 1999. $$-$$$ Kohinoor Indian Restaurant Ethan Allen Plaza, 249 State Road 436, Suite 1093, Altamonte Springs 407-788-6004. kohinoorindianrestaurant.com L-D Tue.-Sun. Bombay native Reis Fernandez transforms simple foods such as chicken and lentils

into tender, aromatic, almost mystical meals. The chicken xacuti is a must-try specialty from Goa, and the bharta is a creamy eggplant dish. $$-$$$ Ẃ Rasa 7730 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-9300402. eatatrasa.com L-D daily. This eatery along Restaurant Row aims to broaden our concept of Indian food, creating marvelous dishes from the country’s southern region, as well as Chineseinfluenced cuisine. A great way to experience the dishes is with the South Indian thali, or platter, with its variety of offerings ranging from poriyal (a dry spice blend surrounding fresh okra) to sambhar (a lentil-based vegetable dish flavored with tamarind). Other best bets: iddly Manchurian, a Chineseinfluenced lentil cake, and dosa, crepes wrapped tortilla style around vegetables. $$.  Southern Spice 7637 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando 321-251-2244. southernspiceorlando.com L-D daily.

Owner Sunny Corda’s gem in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood focuses on the cuisine of Southern India, and the magnificent tastes range from the parda biryani—a oven-cooked combination of basmati rice, and peppery masala and meat—to chepala pulusu, a tamarind-based curry surrounding tender mahi spiced with coriander, cumin, garlic and ginger. Also a winner: achari chicken tikka, made with a picking spice that lends a tart flavor. The paper-thin rice flour crepes called dosa are superb. $$-$$$  %Tamarind 501 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 149, Winter Park 321-207-0760; 12309 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-237-0920. tamarindfl.com L-D daily. Owner/chef Amit Kumar uses slow-roasted spices to create out-of-this-world flavors at this jewel, selected Best Indian cuisine by our readers in the 2018 Dining Awards. The Goan shrimp curry, Kashmiri aloo (potatoes in yogurt curry) and palak paneer (spinach and curd cheese) are standouts, as is the tandoori chicken. Save room for kulfi, a heavenly dessert. $$-$$$

IRISH

Fiddler’s Green 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050. fiddlersgreenorlando.com B Sun.; L-D daily. Simple, hearty Irish food and numerous beers on tap draw a young, fun-loving crowd to this comfortable tavern, replete with a massive wooden bar from Ireland. $$ Ẃ Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Downtown Disney, 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-938-0300. raglanroadirishpub.com L-D daily.

This Irish-themed megapub inspired by celebrity chef Kevin Dundon is not to be missed. A sure bet is Kevin’s Heavenly Ham, oven-roasted ham with an Irish Mist glaze with potato cakes and braised cabbage. Add a brew from the extensive beer menu and stay a while to enjoy the joyous music and dancing. $$$ Ẃ

ITALIAN

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 420 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-260-2625; 8031 Turkey Lake Road, #300, Orlando 407-363-9466 acfp. com L-D daily. The pies take only four minutes to cook in an 800-degree coal oven; other specialties include meatball & ricotta, Philly cheesesteak, and Eggplant Marino. $$ Antonio’s 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-6451035 antoniosonline.com L-D daily. In the dining room upstairs, Chef Patrick Tramontana offers en-

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trees like Pollo Marsala, or braised lamb shank with Parmesan risotto and sweet peas., while the informal cafe and market downstairs boasts a variety of pizzas, salads, meats, pastas and more. $$-$$$$ Ẃ La Bella Luna 4886 New Broad St., Orlando 407895-0025. labellalunafl.com D daily; L Mon.-Sat. This friendly family-owned restaurant in Baldwin Park offers specialties such as Zuppa di Pesce, cedar plank salmon, Basa Luna, Chicken Tortellini Carbonara, and a wide range of award-winning New York–style pizzas, as well as a selction of Italian wines and beer. $$ Bice Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando, 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-1415. biceorlando. com D nightly. Tucked into an upstairs corner at the Portofino, Bice brings Orlando the seductive pastas, risottos and entrées that have made the chain an Italian favorite in numerous locations around the world. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Cala Bella Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-3663. calabellarestaurant. com D nightly. Stimulating Italian fare, including great risotto and lamb chops, is served in a beautiful dining room at this sprawling hotel. The desserts are fabulous, too. $$$$ Ẃ Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Dr. Phillips 407-3458770. christinis.com D nightly. Owner Chris Christini has wowed diners with his meticulously prepared old-school menu since 1984. The Linguine alla Genovese Is a perfectly balanced pasta dish with pesto sauce and distinct flavors of garlic and pine nuts, while Chicken Scaloppine al Marsala combines rich wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms and a thinpounded chicken cutlet. $$$$ Ẃ Enzo’s on the Lake 1130 S. 17-92, Longwood 407834-9872. enzos.com L Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Antipasti of roasted vegetables, marinated seafood and imported salamis begin the feasting at Enzo’s, a longtime family-owned Italian restaurant in a lakeside house. Dover sole, rarely seen on today’s menus, is a specialty. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria 400 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-960-5533, francescos-rist. com L-D Mon.-Sat. The pizza is primo at Francesco’s, whether you choose the simple Margherita or load it with carne or vegetables. Other standouts include the spaghetti alla carbonara and the pollo Siciliano, a chicken breast sautéed in a mix of capers, artichokes and garlic and wine sauce. $$-$$$ Il Mulino Walt Disney World Swan Resort, 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd., Lake Buena Vista 407-934-1199. swandolphin.com/ilmulino D nightly. New York’s Il Mulino has cloned itself, and the Orlando version is on Disney property. The restaurant brings the flavors of chefs/founders Fernando and Gino Masci to the subtropics. $$$ Ẃ La Luce 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-3600. laluceorlando.com D daily. West Coast Italian stylings come to Orlando in this signature restaurant started by celebrity chef Donna Scala.

Best selections include bite-size polpette meaballs and the Tuscan ragu and lamb. House-made pastas and high-end ingredients are a hallmark. $$-$$$ Ẃ Mellow Mushroom 11680 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-384-4455; 2015 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407657-7755. mellowmushroom.com L-D daily. This pizza place is known for its easygoing atmosphere

and quirky décor. The menu includes a variety of specialty pizzas, calzones, hoagies and salads.

Choose from more than 40 different beers on tap to pair with your pizza slice. $-$$ %Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano 1140 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-260-8900. nonnositalianrestaurant.com L Tue.-Sat., D Tues.-Sun. Winner of Best Italian Restaurant among readers in our 2018 Dining Awards. Pasta, seafood, veal and chicken populate the menu here, and the genial Stefano LaCommare and son Lenny do very well with all of them. Classic eggplant parm is a massive serving of breaded eggplant smothered in tomato sauce and cheese and cooked in the oven. The monkfish special features firm white fish topped with capers, pine nuts, olives and chopped tomato. For an appetizer try the bruschetta topped with caponata, a delicious mélange of eggplant olives, onions and celery. $$-$$$ Peperoncino Cucina 7998 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-440-2856 peperoncinocucina.com L-D daily. The husband-wife chef team of Barbara Alfano and Danilo Martorano provide a delicious slice of Southern Italy with an array of fish and meat entrees, pasta and risotto. But their antipasti and stuzzicherie (starters and appetizers) are particularly magnificent, ranging from tiny burratini cheese with ripe tomatoes and house-spiced, thin-sliced pastrami to fried risotto arancini balls and Calabrese roasted eggplant. $$-$$$$ Ẃ %Pizza Bruno 3990 Curry Ford Road, Orlando. pizzabrunofl.com D daily, L Sat., BR Sun. Our 2018 Critic’s Pick for Best Neighborhood Restaurant and Readers’ Choice for Best Pizza. Bruno Zacchini’s tiny eatery is a draw not only for your average pizza lover but also local kitchen celebs seeking the goodness of his Neapolitan soft dough pie. Zacchini keeps it simple—crushed plum tomatoes and fresh cheese for a pizza subtle in taste and a great base for toppings including hot soppressata, clams and woodfired pineapple. Pizza Bruno also recently started serving a selection of pies at Orange County Brewers downtown. $-$$ Prato 124 N. Park Ave, Winter Park 407-262-0050 prato-wp.com L Wed.-Sun.; D daily. From Luma executive chef Brandon McGlamery comes Prato, a trendy, communal spot with inventive offerings like pretzel-encrusted calamari, shrimp ravioli, oakroasted trout and a variety of pizzas. $$-$$$ Ẃ Rocco’s Italian Grille & Bar 400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-644-7770. roccositaliangrille.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Guests can expect a true Italian experience from owner-chef Rocco Potami. Part of that experience, set in a vintage 1940s building, involves indulging in multiple courses, otherwise known as primo e secondo piatti. Diners are encouraged to arrive hungry—very hungry. Menu standouts include the Scaloppine di vitello alla Rocco—veal scaloppini topped with roasted red peppers, prosciutto and Fontina cheese, deglazed with white wine and finished with a rich demi glace sauce. $$$. Ẃ Terralina Crafted Italian The Landing at Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-8888 terralinacrafteditalian.com L-D daily. Chef Tony Mantuano offers exquisite Italian cuisine in a glass conservatory overlooking Lake Buena Vista. The food focus is Rome and parts south, with delicate pastas and

savory pizza, grilled seafood and tender mozzarella.

Mantuano re-creates flavors his grandmother introduced to him, and “Nonna’s pork ragu” turns up on delightful hand-rolled gnocchi. Executive Chef Justin Plank excels, with offerings like seafood cannelloni, loaded with shrimp, scallops, salmon, mahi, swordfish, sweet corvina, and mascarpone cheese, wrapped in pasta and baked in a lobster cream sauce with lemon zest and mozzarella. $$$. Ẃ Vito’s Chop House 8633 International Drive, Orlando 407-354-2467. vitoschophouse.com D nightly. The fine chops, aged steaks, 1,000+ wine selections and Italian flair make this I-Drive restaurant a sophisticated choice. The menu also includes large lobster tails, fresh fish and classic Italian cuisine. $$-$$$$ Ẃ Winter Garden Pizza Company 46 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden. 407-877-1930. wintergardenpizza. com L-D daily. This downtown hometown favorite’s menu is chock full of pie combinations, calzone, pasta, subs and Buffalo wings. $-$$

JAPANESE

Amura 55 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407316-8500; Plaza Venezia, 7786 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-370-0007; Colonial Town Plaza, 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary 407-936-6001. amura.com L Mon.-Sat.; D nightly. Three of Orlando’s hippest sushi houses, the downtown location casual, the others modern and suave. $$$ Banshoo Sushi Bar Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando 407-996-9840. rosecentre.com D nightly. Chef Yoshi Kohazame combines the simplicity of a Japanese sushi roll with ingredient combinations that suggest an American flair. The masterpiece of his kitchen is the rice. And he will offer you recommendations based on your previously ordered dish. Top the night off with a Banshoo Sunset Punch cocktail. $$ %Domu 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando 407-9601228. domufl.com D daily; BR Sat.-Sun. Winner of the Critic’s Pick for Best Japanese in our 2018 Dining Awards. This Audubon Park hotspot, located in East End Market, offers a modern take on a traditional ramen bar. Be prepared to wait—90 minutes most nights; they don’t take reservations—but know that the wait is worth it. Chef/owner Sonny Nguyen cooks up a sterling assortment of pork, chicken and vegetable broth ramen with housemade noodles, as well as otherworldly crispy wings in kimchi butter. And the grilled octopus dish may be the best-tasting bargain in town. $$ Dragonfly Robata Grill 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-370-3359. dragonflysushi.com/orlando D daily. Executive chef Ray Hideaki Leung’s 1,000-degree grill imparts a quick outer crisp and sublime taste to squid, mackerel, ribeye, lamb chops and a variety of other meats and fish. The sushi and sashimi selections are plentiful: The signature Classic roll with albacore tuna, whiite fish and scallions is sauced, then baked, for a combination of sweet, spicy and savory. Dragonfly has one of the best happy hours around. $$-$$$$ Ẃ Kabooki Sushi 3122 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407228-3839. kabookisushi.com D daily. Chef/owner Henry Moso has a passion for Japanese culture that is reflected in his inventive menu: Kazan scallops with a spicy green peppercorn coconut sauce, and

tempura duck breast with Thai basil sauce. Sushi offerings are equally creative—kokonutsu lobster roll combines tempura lobster, creamy avocado, salty roe, citrus, honey, soy and toasted coconut. $$$ %Kobe Japanese Steakhouse Seven area locations. kobesteakhouse.com D daily. A perennial Readers’ Choice for Best Japanese. Teppanyaki chefs grill a variety of meat and seafood dishes as well as vegetables and fried rice right at your table. After dinner, indulge in green tea ice cream or fried cheesecake. $$$  Nagoya Sushi 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407248-8558; 5661 Red Bug Lake Road, Winter Springs 407-478-3388. nagoyasushi.com D nightly. At Nagoya, the art of the itami-san (sushi chef) is alive and well with a steady hand on sea-kissed fish. But it’s the kitchen food (cooked dishes) that shines in these friendly cafes, with the miso scallops a particular favorite. $$-$$$ %Seito Sushi 4898 New Broad St., Orlando 407898-8801; seitosushi.com L-D daily. Winner of the 2018 Critic’s Pick for Best Pan-Asian, and voted Best Sushi by readers. At Seito, owner Jason Chin and executive chef Huy Tin have elevated sushi and Pan-Asian dining to a delicious new level. The ramen bowls are magnificent slow-cooked, heady broths swimming with braised meats, eggs and superb noodles. Teriyaki chicken and bulgogi, grilled marinated Korean beef, also are winners. The chirashi items are beautiful arrangements of seasonal fish atop seasoned sushi rice—and some of the best plates in Orlando. Also, try the eel topped with charred Asian pear. $$-$$$. Ẃ Shari Sushi Lounge 621 E. Central Blvd., Thornton Park 407-420-9420. sharisushilounge.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The food, the atmosphere and the diners are all stylish at Shari Sushi, which presents a variety of cutting-edge rolls, sashimi, and tempura. $$-$$$ Shin Sushi and Sake Bar 803 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-8000. shinsushi.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. The closest thing we have to a neighborhood sushi bar. Four Japanese chefs own and operate this North Quarter spot, serving some of Orlando’s most authentic sushi. Extensive selection of sakes. $$$ Ẃ Sushi Pop 310 West Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo 407-542-5975; 115 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park 321-203-2282. sushipoprestaurant.com D Tue.-Sun. This hip spot is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Giant screens play Japanese anime while waiters dressed in anime or glam-rock styles deliver eye-popping dishes like the Anaconda roll, boasting avocado, eel and tempura shrimp, or the Harvest Duck, served atop a green bean and stuffing casserole. $$-$$$$ Ẃ Yamasan Sushi & Grill 1606 N. Mills Ave., Orlando.

407-228-1730. yamasanorlando.com L-D daily.

This trendy entry on the Mills 50 dining scene turns out fabulous sushi, tempura, udon bowls and mushi soups. $-$$ Yuki Hana 3635 Aloma Ave., Oviedo 407-6958808. sushioviedo.com L-D daily. Executive Chef Albert DeSue presents creative takes on Japanese cuisine, from dishes seared on the robata grill (don’t miss the applewood bacon-wrapped scallops) to a sukiyaki featuring lightly seared Wagu, a single egg yolk, blistered leeks and crispy tofu cubes, topped off by a meaty jus poured table-

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DINE RECOMMENDED EATING side. The sushi offerings resemble works of art, particularly the house-cured salmon wrapped around avocado and accented by dots of edamame cream and pickled shallots. $$$ Ẃ Zeta Bar & Sushi Lounge Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-3600. hiltonbonnetcreek.com/dining/ zeta-bar-sushi-lounge D daily. Whether you’re gathering for lively conversation or to catch your favorite game, this sophisticated hotel spot offers an abundance of traditional and signature sushi rolls, sashimi and noodles, along with innovative hand-crafted cocktails, wines and beer. $$-$$$ Ẃ

KOREAN

BBB Tofu House 5140 W. Colonial Drive 407-7238299 L-D daily except closed Wednesday. Tucked away in Chinatown Plaza is this gem, with ChefOwner Tony Teng serving up a feast of Korean delights like bulgogi (thin-sliced marinated sirloin); cheese buldak (spicy chicken topped with mozzarella); and a variety of Korean BBQ combos. BBB also offers excellent soon tofu soup, with seafood, short ribs, ramen, dumplings and more as options.

Every meal comes with an assortment of housemade side dishes called banchan, ranging from kimchi and pepper-basted turnip to bean sprouts and citrus-dressed shredded cabbage. $$-$$$  Seoul Garden 511 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland 407599-5199 L-D daily except Wednesday. Standard grilled meat bulgogi barbecue, served with all those little side dishes, is here, but there’s also a world of other traditional dishes to be explored. Order the seafood pancake for an invigorating combination of simple seafood and fiery kimchi. $$ Shin Jung 1638 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407895-7345. shinjungkorean.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. From the grills in the center of the tables to the five types of kimchi that accompany meals, Shin Jung is authentic Korean all the way. Daeji bulgogi is tender pork in a sweet-spicy sauce. $$

LATIN/SPANISH

Bulla Gastrobar 110 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 321-214-6120. bullagastrobar.com L-D daily. Bulla satisfies with a tasty lineup of Spanish tapas, entrees and libations. Among the standout tapas: chili and garlic infused gambas a ajillo shrimp and the huevos “Bulla,” a fried egg on crisp potatoes with Serano ham and potato foam. The large plates include an excellent seafood paella, cooked to order with the coveted soccarat, the browned crusted rice touching the pan. $-$$$$ Ẃ Cevíche Tapas Bar and Restaurant 125 W. Church St., Orlando 321-281-8140. ceviche.com D Tue.-Sat. A multitude of hot and cold tapas, plus paellas and cazuelas, are served in the styles of Northern Spain and Catalan in this upscale Church Street mainstay. $-$$$ Ẃ El Inka Grill 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407930-2810. elinkagrill.com L-D daily. Chef-Owner Ivan Colombier draws on European influences for a culinary lineup that spotlights fish, ceviche and potatoes. Try the tagliatelle pasta, served coated in pesto with grilled chicken or skirt steak. Another winning dish is the sampler of causas, a column of pureed potato topped with chopped chicken salad, shrimp and octopus. Ceviches wear all manner of colorful

frocks: white fish in red pepper sauce; salmon in citrus; grilled lobster marinated in intense aji amarillo peppers. $$-$$$  Fogo de Chão 8282 International Drive, Orlando 407-370-0711. fogodechao.com L daily except Saturday, D daily. At this Brazilian steakhouse chain, you start with the salad and sides bar, then turn your dinner card green side up, signaling the gaucho chefs to hustle over and begin serving tableside from your choice of 15 fire-roasted meats, including pork ribs, filet mignon and sausage. Sides include cheese bread, polenta and caramelized bananas. $$$-$$$$. Ẃ %Mango’s Tropical Café 8126 International Drive, Orlando 407-673-4422. mangos.com/orlando D daily. Our Readers’ Choice winner for Best Entertainment/Live Music in the 2018 Dining Awards. Mango’s dinner show with singers, dancers and a live band begins at 7 and runs continuously through the evening. The “Floribbean’’ menu includes churrasco steak with shrimp au gratin and grilled salmon with mango salsa. Late at night Mango’s transforms into a DJ-led dance floor spread among eight bars. $$$  %Tapa Toro 8441 International Drive, Orlando 407226-2929 tapatoro.restaurant L-D daily. Voted Best Spanish Restaurant by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards, The 12-seat paella pit is a big draw here, cooking up numerous tasty versions of the classic rice dish. Tapa Toro is also tapas territory, with the small plates drawing from both Spanish and Mediterranean influences. Try the pan con petipua, pureed green peas topping toast wedges with beets and goat cheese, or the pulpo al gallego, tender octopus charcoal grilled and sprinked with picante paprika and sea salt. $$-$$$ Ẃ

MEDITERRANEAN

%Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine 108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-644-8609; 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Suite 108, Dr. Phillips 407-352-6766. bosphorousrestaurant.com L-D daily. Chosen by readers as Best Middle Eastern cuisine in our 2018 Dining Awards.

Turkish specialties from frothy tarama (whipped caviar) to falafel, along with entrees like chargrilled chicken patties and lamb shanks with vegetables are highlights at this family-owned restaurant. $$-$$$ Cedar’s Plaza Venezia, 7732 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-351-6000. orlandocedars.com L-D daily.

Cedar’s gives Middle Eastern cuisine the respect it deserves, graciously serving high-quality standards, from a smoky baba ghannouj to lamb kebabs, in an upscale atmosphere. $$-$$$ Ẃ The H Cuisine 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407930-3020. thehcuisine.com L-D Tue.-Sun. At this new hotspot just off Restaurant Row, three resident chefs craft a menu inspired by Turkish cuisine with European influences. The H prides itself on tableside preparation, including a Chateau tender filet for two seared in butter. The most flamboyant offering is strozzapretti, an Italian pasta specialty unique in Orlando to this restaurant. Hand-rolled cavatelli are flambéd in strong spirits inside a massive, carved-out barrel of Parmigiano Reggiano with wild mushrooms and bits of ham for a creamy, cheese-abundant dish. Also noteworthy: monkfish dressed in broth and accompanied by potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $$$$  Villa de Flora Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee 407-586-1114. gaylordpalms.com B-D daily; BR Sun. Make your way around the Mediterranean market-like buffet and

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enjoy such dishes as Valencian seafood paella, osso buco with gremolata, and chicken cacciatore. Villa de Flora also has one of the more popular Sunday brunches in the area. $$$ Ẃ

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX

Agave Azul 4750 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando 407704-6930. agaveazulorlando.com L-D daily. A bountiful menu ranging from Fajitas de Camaron (grilled shrimp sauteed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms) to Arrachera (grilled marinated skirt steak, topped with chimicurri sauce). Agave Azul also offers lots of drink choices—as in more than 100 brands of tequila to choose from. $-$$$ %Black Rooster Taqueria 1323 Mills Ave., Orlando.

407-601-0994. blackroostertaqueria.com L-D Tues.-Sun. This farm-to-taco eatery, owned by John Calloway and wife Juliana, is our Critic’s Pick for Best Tacos in the 2018 Dining Awards. Calloway creates hand-pressed corn tortillas and emphasizes savory rather than spicy. Crispy red grouper tacos—beerbattered fish piled with pickled cabbage, avocado and fresh cilantro—are one of the richly flavored delights. Also try the smoky achiote pork, slow cooked in a banana leaf for 36 hours and layered with pickled onion, cilantro and a fruity, mellow habanero salsa. $ %Cocina 214 151 E. Welbourne Ave., Winter Park 407-790-7997. cocina214.com L-D daily. This restaurant just off Park Avenue is a perennial winner for Best Mexican/Tex Mex among readers in our annual Dining Awards—2018 makes the seventh year in a row it has topped the category. The extensive menu includes tempting items like fried avocado bites, Snapper Frito, and Mexican corn, as well as more traditional favorites. Also sure to please: an ample selection of margaritas, wines and beer. $$$ Ẃ Frontera Cocina Disney Springs Town Center 407560-9197. fronteracocina.com L-D daily. Chef Rick Bayless, an eight-time James Beard Award winner, creates true Mexican fare, with delights like carne asada, Black Angus steak steeped in garlic and red chilies; tortas, a crusty bread roll stuffed with achiote-seasoned pork shoulder; and coctel verde, shrimp and scallops dressed ceviche-style in lime, avocado and sharp pepper-tomatillo salsa. Don’t miss the delicious sikil pak, a spicy Yucatecan pumpkin seed dip. $$-$$$$  Hunger Street Tacos 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-444-6270. hungerstreettacos.com L-D Mon.-Sat., BR Sat. Our Critic’s Pick for Best New Restaurant in the 2018 Dining Awards. Brothers Joseph and David Creech present delectable tacos, quesadillas and tostadas that define the real Mexico.

Try the suadero, seared marinated brisket with cilantro, lime and an avocado-tomatillo sauce. Two taco offerings that leap from classic to fusion are the “Grilled Cheese,’’ melding halloumi, refried beans, Serrano-lime salsa and mint; and a panko-fried avocado wedge, served with shredded cabbage, pepper-lime crema and queso cotija. $-$$ Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-996-9939. rosenshinglecreek.com L-D daily. This gem dazzles with Mexican dishes crafted by Hawaiianborn chef Cameron Hostellero. The Flounder Vera Cruz boasts lightly coated fish topped with flaked crab, avocado and slaw. The filet tostada features a chipotle-pepper-rubbed Angus filet atop fried tortillas layered with Manchango cheese and salsa rojo. The giant margaritas are a must. $$-$$$ 

%Reyes Mezcaleria 821 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-868-9007. reyesmex.com L Mon-Fri; D daily; BR Sat.-Sun. Our Readers’ Choice for Best New Restaurant in the 2018 Dining Awards. Restaurateur Jason Chin (Seito Sushi, The Osprey Tavern) ventures into Mexican cuisine in downtown’s North Quarter, and the results are impressive. What he calls “regionally inspired Mexican cuisine’’ includes offerings like tacos stuffed with crispy fish, braised short ribs or pork belly; tuna tostada, a fried, crispy platter of tortilla crowned with yellowfin tuna and a splash of pickled tomatillo and lime aioli; and a stellar Oxacan mole negro—impeccably cooked duck breast with a deep chocolatly sauce, roasted pumpkin and chayote squash. $$-$$$  Taquitos Jalisco 1041 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 407-654-0363 L-D Tue.-Sun. Enjoy sizzling fajitas, tortilla soup, flavorful chicken mole and bountiful burritos, with musicians playing on weekends. $$ Tijuana Flats Multiple area locations. tijuanaflats. com L-D daily. From humble beginnings in Winter Park, Tijuana Flats has spread across Florida and beyond. Using the freshest ingredients—and making an amazing array of hot sauces available—quesadillas, crispy tacos and of course flour tortillas keep diners coming back. $

SANDWICHES

Bad As’s Sandwich 207 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando 407-757-7191 badasssandwiches.com Open daily.

John Collazo’s neighborhood sandwich shop is a required stop if you’re looking for terrific, boldly flavored combinations in handhelds. Try the signature Bad As’s sandwich with its stack of well-seasoned beef, pork, chicken, Havarti cheese, pickled onions and garlic aioli.

A frequent special is the Capone, a mouthwatering Italian collection of mortadella, capocollo, ham, chorizo, Fontina cheese and basil-manchego aioli. Servings are large—and multi-napkin juicy. $ Beefy King 424 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-8942241. beefyking.com B-L Mon.-Sat. Nobody would enter the circa-1960s Beefy King on a whim, but they’d miss moist and tender roast beef, pastrami, turkey and ham cooked on premises and served from a steam table just like in the delis of old. $ %The Deli Downtown 18 N. Boyd St., Winter Garden 407-347-3873. thedelidowntownwg.com L daily; D Mon.-Sat. Our Critic’s Pick for Undiscovered Gem, as well as Best Sandwich, in the 2018 Dining Awards.

Chef Joseph Burnett, formerly of Osprey Tavern, is creating casual masterpieces in downtown Winter Garden, including sandwiches, soups and salads. The Buffalo chicken sandwich, the award winner, is a magnificent combination of tender beer-braised chicken, fragrant Marbleu blue Monterey Jack cheese, housepickled celery and house-made ranch and Buffalo sauce. Other winning sandwich combinations: carved roast beef and horseradish; pulled pork and Oaxaca cheese; and jack fruit with whiskey barbecue sauce. $ %Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria 67 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0865. pompomsteahouse.com L-D daily (open 24 hours Fri.-Sat.).

Readers’ Choice for Best Sandwiches in our 2018 Dining Awards. This Milk District favorite offers two dozen inventive sandwiches and an array of salads.

Try the Fu Man Chu sandwich, a wild combination of Asian-spiced pulled pork, goat cheese and ginger-cranberry chutney. $

%Savoree 2 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-3475222. savoree.net Opens daily at 11 a.m. Our 2018 Readers’ Choice for Best Salads, Savoree boasts a varied lineup of sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls.

The Walkers Bowl features brown rice, oven-roasted salmon, carmelized onions, toasted almonds and feta cheese, topped with Green Goddess dressing. $ %TooJay’s Gourmet Deli Six area locations. toojays.com L-D daily. Winner of the Readers’ Choice for Best Deli in our 2018 Dining Awards.

TooJay’s serves up thick corned beef, pastrami and turkey sandwiches, along with house-made salads.

Comfort food like shepherd’s pie, pot roast and meatloaf also is in abundance. The chocolate Killer Cake is legendary. $-$$

SEAFOOD

Bonefish Grill Eight area locations. bonefishgrill.com D nightly. From the folks who brought us Outback, this is a casual seafood chain with a sleek edge. Fish selections are seared over oak and topped with sauces like mango salsa or garlic-gorgonzola butter. $$-$$$ %deep blu seafood grille Wyndham Grand Orlando, Bonnet Creek, 14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando 407-390-2420. deepbluorlando.com D nightly. Our Readers’ Choice winner for Best Service in the 2018 Dining Awards, deep blu shines with an inventive menu featuring selections like lobster with seafood stuffing, blu crab crusted grouper, and seafood Cioppino. A must-order is the blu crab mac n’ cheese. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Eddie V’s 7488 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407355-3011. eddiev.com D nightly. Seafood is the specialty of the kitchen, where moist grouper simply sauteed in garlic is given the same attention as an intricate lemon sole coated in a Parmesan crust. But steaks also stand out, from the center-cut filet mignon to the huge 22-ounce charred ribeye. The side dish menu includes crab fried rice, an entrée in itself, but a must-try is the truffled macaroni and cheese.

Eddie V’s also boasts a dazzling happy hour menu, including lollipop lamb chops, lump crab cake, and Point Judith Calamari with roasted cashews and crisp noodles. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ FishBones 6707 Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-3520135; 7005 County Road 46A, Lake Mary 407-5812399. fishbonesorlando.com D nightly. FishBones serves just-caught seafood along with aged steaks and prime rib in a relaxed yet refined Key Westthemed dining room. $$-$$$$ Ẃ %Flying Fish Disney’s Boardwalk, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-3463 disneyworld.disney.go.com Ddaily. Our Critic’s Pick for Best Seafood in the 2018 Dining Awards. The cuisine created by Chef Tim Majoras at Flying Fish is magnificent, with the menu adapting to the seasons and availability.

Items like Cedar Key clams, rock shrimp and Florida coast grouper take full advantage of local specialties. The blue crab bisque is superb, as is the Maine lobster nero pasta: lobster poached in butter and fennel, highlighted by squid-ink pasta, baby artichokes and golden tomato sauce. $$$$ Ẃ Hemingway’s One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando 407-239-1234. grandcypress.hyatt.com D daily. This Keys-themed restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has delighted diners for more than three decades. The shrimp scampi is impressive—jumbo tiger shrimp with pappardelle pasta and fried green

tomatoes in white wine butter sauce. Other winners include the Seafod Paella Valencia and the crab cakes served with sweet corn coconut grits. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Johnnie’s Hideaway 12551 State Road 535, Orlando 407-827-1111. johnnieshideaway.com D nightly. This modern Caribbean-styled dining room serves simply prepared quality steaks and fresh fish to emphasize old Florida and Floribbean cuisine.

Johnnie’s is complete with a lakeside Hideaway Tiki Deck & Raw Bar. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ MoonFish The Fountains, 7525 W. Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407-363-7262. moonfishorlando.com D nightly. Fish caught that day and prepared creatively defines this large seafood house, which serves a wideranging menu in an elaborate, cheerful space. $$-$$$ Ocean Prime Rialto, 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-781-4880. ocean-prime.com D nightly.

Superb seafood and steaks are presented in a supper club atmosphere, while jazz plays in the artistically lit piano bar. The surf and turf boasts a filet, butter-poached lobster tail, gouda potato cake and chili seared spinach. The sea scallops with Parmesan risotto is another winner, as is the black truffle macaroni and cheese. $$$$ Ẃ The Oceanaire Seafood Room Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-4801. theoceanaire.com D nightly. More than 25 species of fish and shellfish are flown in daily. The wine list is tailored for pairings with seafood, and the vintage ocean liner décor complements the nautical menu. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ %Paddlefish Disney Springs, 407-934-2628 paddlefishrestaurant.com L-D daily. Aboard a docked paddleboat that was once Fulton’s Crab House, this Disney standout won Best Seafood from readers in our 2018 Dining Awards. The menu is extensive, with charred octopus and lobster corn dogs among the starters. The main courses include scallops with brown butter, cauliflower puree, crispy Brussels sprouts and bacon; and the market catch with Macadamia nut crust, red curry and crab fried rice. There’s all manner of seafood boils as well, and landlubbers can opt for a steak, chops or chicken. $$$$ Ẃ Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-543-3474. reelfishcoastal.com L Tue.-Fri.; D Tues.-Sat.; BR Sat.-Sun. At Reel Fish, in the former Ravenous Pig location, restaurant veteran Fred Thimm takes an upscale fish camp vibe and runs with it. The restaurant’s takes on “fish camp classics’’—fried shrimp, scallops, oysters or fish—are flawlessly cooked, with a slightly salted batter. The fish dip boasts flaked trout mixed with matchsticks of green apple. $$-$$$  Todd English’s bluezoo Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 407-934-1111. swananddolphin.com D nightly.

Chef/TV personality Todd English runs this contemporary seafood restaurant. The over-the-top design sets the stage for the menu’s “coastal cuisine,” essentially a fusion of flavors from the U.S., Europe and Asia. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Winter Park Fish Company 761 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-622-6112 thewinterparkfishco.com L-D Mon.-Sat. With signature seasonings and housemade sauces, this quick-service restaurant is a must for any seafood lover. The wine list features a selection of California wines to enhance any meal. Be sure to try the lobster roll and the savory hushpuppies. $$-$$$ Ẃ

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DINE RECOMMENDED EATING SOUTHERN

%The COOP 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407843-2667. asouthernaffair.com B-L-D Mon.-Sat. Voted Best Southern by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards. 4 Rivers barbecue king John Rivers’ venture into fried chicken, catfish and other downhome cuisine has produced pretty much perfection. Some standouts: fried green tomatoes on a BLT, house-made pimento cheese, Low Country shrimp and grits, and chicken ‘n waffles. Yum. $-$$ Highball & Harvest Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando 407393-4422. ritzcarlton.com B-L-D daily. Scrumptious Southern fare is on the menu, including Cast-Iron Quail with Hoppin’ John, and Brown Butter Trout.

Other winners are the shrimp and grits, and The Southern Spread—an assortment of pimento cheese, pickles and smoked fish dip. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ House of Blues Downtown Disney, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2623. hob. com L-D daily; BR Sun.. For a casual bite to eat at Downtown Disney, this Southern-Soul restaurant does the trick. Opt for the fried shrimp po’ boy or the jambalaya, and reserve time for the famous buffet Gospel Brunch on Sundays. $$ Ẃ %Soco-Southern Contemporary Cuisine 629 East Central Blvd., Orlando 407-849-1800 socothorntonpark.com D daily; BR Sun. This Thornton Park mainstay was voted Best Restaurant by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards, Chef Greg Richie, inducted into our 2018 Dining Hall of Fame, delivers delicious downhome cuisine highlighted by creative twists, including lobster, shrimp and grits; pecan-crusted pork chop; buttermilk fried chicken; molasses-braised short ribs; and fried pickled oysters. There’s also an impressive lineup of craft cocktails. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ

STEAK HOUSES

%Bull & Bear Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando 407-597-5500. bullandbearorlando.com D nightly. Our readers’ pick for Best for a Business Dinner and Best Hotel Restaurant in the 2018 Dining Awards. Handsome furnishings, including sparkling chandeliers and a coffered ceiling, give the Bull & Bear space a club-like ambience. Offerings include beef short ribs braised in Syrah wine; Chateaubriand for two; oak plank salmon; and panroasted Colorado lamb. $$$$ Ẃ The Capital Grille Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando 407-370-4392; The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando 407-3512210. thecapitalgrille.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly.

Dry-aged steak, doting service and a 300-pluslabel wine list are the calling cards of this upscale steakhouse. Try creative alternatives such as Konacrusted sirloin with caramelized shallot butter. The classic décor is D.C.-centric—you’ll expect to see a senator dining nearby. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Charley’s Steak House 2901 Parkway Blvd. Suite A1, Kissimmee 407-396-6055; 8255 International Drive, Orlando 407-363-0228. charleyssteakhouse.com D nightly. Charley’s custom-built pit gives steak, chicken, chops and fish a distinctive flavor, and a list of over 800 wine selections makes for the ultimate steakhouse experience. $$-$$$$ Ẃ

%Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road., Orlando 407-645-4443. christnersprimesteakandlobster.com D Mon.-Sat. Year in and year out, readers pick Christner’s as the city’s best steak house: They were tops once again in our 2018 Dining Awards poll.

Owners Carole, David and Alice Christner serve USDA Prime, corn-fed Midwestern beef and Australian cold-water lobster tails in a masculine, woodsy atmosphere. There’s also a 6,500-bottle wine cellar and an extensive single-malt scotch collection. $$$ Ẃ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House 9150 International Drive, Orlando. 407-351-5074 delfriscos. com L Mon.-Fri.; D daily. Offering prime steak and fresh-off-the-boat seafood, this I-Drive restaurant also boasts two floors, two bars, four private dining rooms—and a wine list of more than 1,200 selections. $$$$. Ẃ Eleven at Reunion Resort Reunion Resort, 7593 Gathering Drive, Reunion. 407-662-1170. reunionresort.com D Tue.-Sat. Situated atop the 11-story Reunion Grande building, Eleven boasts stunning 360-degree panoramas of the area. Menu offerings include 1855 Premium Black Angus filet, New York strip and sirloin, along with 21-day dry-aged ribeye and Porterhouse. All are seasoned with a housemade 11-spice blend. Among the seafood items are sea bass with smoked cabbage and pecan brown butter. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 933 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-699-9463; Dellagio Plaza, 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando 407-352-5706. flemingssteakhouse.com D nightly. With a contemporary dining room and 100 wines by the glass, Fleming’s is a lively take on steak houses. All cuts are aged USDA prime corn-fed beef. $$$ Ẃ Kres Chophouse 17 W. Church St., Downtown Orlando 407-447-7950. kresrestaurant.com L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. Kres’ urban panache attracts downtown’s see-and-be-seen crowd, who fill its dramatic booths to try out sizzling steaks and chops. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ A Land Remembered Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando 866-996-9939. landrememberedrestaurant.com L-D daily. Themed around Patrick Smith’s novel of the same name, which chronicles a Central Florida family’s experiences around the time of the Civil War, A Land Remembered serves a menu centered on steaks from the Harris Ranch. $$-$$$$ Ẃ %Linda’s La Cantina 4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-894-4491. lindaslacantinasteakhouse.com D Tue.-Sun. Linda’s has been serving steaks to Orlandoans for more than 70 years. It specializes in steak and seafood, with all of its USDA choice steaks cut on site.

Enjoy a cocktail at the fire fountain lounge before your meal. Voted Best Old Favorite by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards. $$-$$$  Morton’s The Steakhouse Dr. Phillips Marketplace, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-248-3485. mortons.com D nightly. This local outlet of the national chain has made its reputation on 24-ounce Porterhouse steaks, 20-ounce New York sirloin, and 14-ounce double-cut filets. Bar 12-21 features petite filet mignon sandwiches. Don’t forget to try the hot chocolate cake. $$$$ Ẃ Old Hickory Steakhouse Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee 407-586-1600 gaylordpalms.com D nightly. Designed to look like a rustic Everglades retreat, Old Hickory emphasizes naturally aged, grain-fed Angus beef with your choice

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of toppings, plus seafood and handcrafed artisanal cheeses. The award-winning wine list is extensive, offering more than 40 different Cabernet Sauvignon selections alone. $$$$ Ẃ The Palm Hard Rock Hotel, 5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando 407-503-7256. thepalm.com/orlando D nightly. Lavish steaks and giant lobster tails are this high-end restaurant’s delicious bread-and-butter. The Palm—filled with 1920s and ’30s caricatures—traces its origins back to 1926, when Italian natives opened the first location in New York City. Don’t miss the jumbo lump crab cake or the ahi tuna. $$$$. Ẃ Ruth’s Chris Steak House Winter Park Village, 610 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-622-2444; The Fountains, 7501 Sand Lake Road, Dr. Phillips 407226-3900; 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Heathrow 407-804-8220. ruthschris.com D nightly. A topquality restaurant with a reputation for excellent service, Ruth’s Chris serves each steak sizzling hot on a 500-degree plate to preserve the beef’s temperature and flavor. $$$$ Ẃ Shula’s 347 Grill Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary 407-531-3567. donshula.com B-D daily. Named after Hall of Fame football coach Don Shula, this is a place for a “raving fan” of steak. The upscale sports bar serves premium black Angus beef burgers and steaks, from the 8-ounce filet mignon to the 16-ounce Cowboy Steak. $$-$$$$ Ẃ Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops The Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando 407-313-8625. spencersforsteaksandchops.com D Tue.-Sat. You’ll find modern twists on classic American cuisine at this steak house. Steaks are aged 21 to 28 days in-house and beautifully seared to order. $$$$ Ẃ Texas de Brazil 5259 International Drive, Orlando 407-355-0355. texasdebrazil.com L Mon.-Fri.; D nightly. Texas de Brazil is a splendidly executed Brazilian churrascaria. Waiters stop at tables to offer chunks of seared, tender meats, and the salad bar is bursting with additions such as roasted red peppers and imported cheeses. $$-$$$$ Ẃ %The Venetian Chop House Caribe Royale Resort, 8101 World Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-238-8060. cariberoyale.com D Mon.-Sat. Winner of our 2018 Readers’ Choice awards for Most Romantic and Best Wine List. A top-end, fine-dining experience within a hotel, the Venetian is full of deep tones, cut crystal and a replica of Tempietto de San Pietro in the corner. Among the marvelous dishes is the lobster bisque under a dome of pastry. Entrees include bison short ribs with onion jam, New York strip, fllet mignon, veal chop with porcini butter, and an herb-crusted pork chop. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ

THAI

%Sea Thai 3812 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-8950985. seathaiorlando.com L-D daily. Don’t let the strip mall fool you—the inner ambience and extensive menu of Sea Thai (the “Sea’’ stands for South East Asia) shine through. A haven for spicy-food lovers, there’s something delicious for all, from the spicy beef salad to the garlic chili fish to the popular crispy Panang duck. Voted Best Thai by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards poll. $$ Thai Blossom 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407905-9917. mythaiblossom.com L-D daily. Located on the first floor of the historic Edgewater Hotel, Thai Blossom offers affordable Thai favorites and a selec-

tion of salad and seafood dishes. The scrumptious creations include mussels in green curry, ginger duck, and a whole soft shell crab served as an appetizer. $$ Thai Cuisine Restaurant 5325 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-292-9474. thaicuisineorlandocom L-D daily. Start with the deep-fried fish cakes or the green papaya salad, then move to a wide assortment of noodles and curries. There are a variety of duck dishes, offered stir fried with a range of ingredients, including basil, ginger and eggplant. $-$$

VEGETARIAN

Dandelion Communitea Café 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea. com L-D Mon.-Sat, L Sun. Taking residence in a 1920s house, Dandelion is a local leader in using sustainable, organic and environmentally friendly ingredients. The atmosphere is definitely homespun; having a vegan chili bowl or veggie wrap for lunch here is more like visiting a friendly, local music-minded aunt than sitting in a restaurant. Beer and wine are available, and local artworks are showcased. $ %Ethos Vegan Kitchen 601-B New York Ave., Winter Park 407-228-3898. ethosvegankitchen.com L-D Mon.-Sat.; BR Sat.-Sun. Winner of Best Vegetarian from readers in our 2018 Dining Awards, Ethos takes its name seriously, serving pizzas, sandwiches and entrées from an exclusively vegan kitchen. You will feast on such specialties as Sheep’s Pie (meatless with broccoli, carrots peas, onions, mashed potatoes and gravy), Mac ‘n Cheese ‘n Peas, and Bay Cakes, made with chickpeas, celery and fesh herbs. Vegan beer and wine are served, and a jazz/funk brunch is presented every Sunday. $-$$ Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407999-5255. infusionorlando.com B-L-D Mon.-Sat, L-D Sun. It wasn’t the first tea shop in College Park, but Infusion certainly started the alternative vibe in this neighborly neighborhood. A center of the local art, crafting and writers’ scene, the kitchen serves fresh-made soups, salads and sandwiches with an organic and local slant, along with dozens of flavored and exotic teas. $ Market on South 2603 E. South St., Orlando 407613-5968 marketonsouth.com B-L-D Mon.-Sat., B-L Sun. If you turn up your nose at the thought of “plant-based dining,’’ then you’ve never eaten at this popular spot beside the 408. Not to be missed: Chef Shaun Noonan’s Carolina BBQ pulled jackfruit or Celine Duvoisin’s much-in-demand doughnuts (“100% egg-free and dairy-free and not healthy at all’’). $-$$ %The Sanctum Café 715 N Fern Creek Ave. Orlando 407-757-0346. thesanctumcafe.com B-L-D Mon.-Sat.; BR Sun. Winner of the Critic’s Pick for Vegetarian and Readers’ Choice for Best Healthy Selections in our 2018 Dining Awards. Owner/chef Chelsie Savage refers to her restaurant as “plant based” and “healthy” before the word vegetarian is mentioned. Sourcing locally and organically whenever possible, this neighborhood favorite now offers dinner menus and Sunday brunch along with the popular lunch fare. Try the coconut polenta cakes with cabbage slaw and sriracha; and the Southern Soul bowl of mushroom gravy, black-eyed pea tempeh, organic potato and brown rice. $-$$

VIETNAMESE

%Little Saigon 1106 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407423-8539. littlesaigonrestaurant.com L-D daily. This Mills 50 District mainstay, chosen as Best Vietnamese by our readers in the 2018 Dining Awards, offers a wide variety of rice and vermicelli dishes topped with your choice of meat and vegetables. But it’s the soups that are the go-to for the many faithful—steaming bowls full of pork or beef, noodles, and fresh basil. The summer rolls with peanut sauce are a must. $-$$ Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant 730 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-897-3488. pho88orlando.com L-D daily. The specialty here is pho—broth, noodles and meat—with choices seemingly endless (11 variations of beef noodle soup alone). Other menu items include beef stew, stir-fried noodle dishes, and the banh mi Vietnamese sub. $-$$ Pho Vinh 657 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando 407-2280043. phovinhorlando.com L-D daily. An impressive menu of Vietnamese dishes features soups, noodles and rice platters. Pho Vinh serves a standout example of a dish enshrined in our Dining Hall of Fame—Buùn Chaû GioøThòt Nöôùng, rice vermicelli with charbroiled pork and spring rolls. $-$$.

Saigon Noodle & Grill 101 N. Bumby Ave, Orlando 407-532-7373; 710 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando. 407658-1967. saigonnoodleandgrill.com L-D daily. An array of soups, silky and sweet pad thai, pan-fried noodles and caramelized shrimp and pork belly are some of the sights and aromas that await you at this eatery. $ Viet Garden 1237-1239 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando 407-896-4154. vietgardenorlando.com L-D daily.

Fusing the cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand freely, Viet Garden garners reader votes regularly for its reasonably priced chicken satay, pad Thai and spicy stir-fried beef with vermicelli. $-$$$

Eola Wine Company 430 E. Central Blvd., Orlando 407-481-9100. eolawinecompany.com Open daily.

Part retail shop, part lounge, Eola Wine offers an impressive variety of labels, more than 100 wines by the glass and a commendable selection of beers.

Nibble on flatbreads, cheese platters and bruschetta “flights.” $-$$$ Ẃ One80 Skytop Lounge 400 W. Church St., Orlando 407-913-0180; 180downtown.com Open to ticketholders during select Amway events; non-event, open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Located on the top terrace of the Amway Center, One80 is a hot downtown ultra-lounge. Its patio bar with a 180-degree view of the city skyline is as impressive as the beautiful people who flock to it. $$ The Vineyard Wine Company 1140 Town Park Ave., Suite 1260, Lake Mary 407-833-WINE. thevineyardwinecompany.com Open daily. With a variety of tapas, lunch and dinner entrées, desserts, and platters to accompany your wine, this spot is more than just a lounge. Sit back with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc while enjoying the live music Tuesday through Saturday. $-$$$ Ẃ %The Wine Room 270 Park Ave. S., Winter Park 407-696-WINE. thewineroomonline.com Open daily. Warm and inviting, The Wine Room offers hundreds of wines. Dozens are available as 1- to 3-oz. samples paid for through a debit system. Selections can be enjoyed along with handcrafted meats and cheeses. Voted Best Wine Bar by readers in our 2018 Dining Awards. $-$$ Ẃ MORE ONLINE: Be sure to check out additional restuarant listings and other reviews in our dining section on orlandomagazine.com.

WINE BARS AND LOUNGES

The Attic Door 28 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden.

407-877-0266 jrsatticdoor.com D (snacks/small plates) Tue.-Sat.; seasonal BR Sun. This eclectic spot, recently purchased by Kevin and Laurie Tarter of nearby Chef’s Table, proclaims itself “the swankiest little wine bar and live music venue around.’’ Relax with a glass of wine in one of the mismatched chairs or leather sofas amid the funky array of lamps and tables. $-$$ Blue Martini Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 1182, Orlando 407-447-2583. bluemartinilounge. com Open daily. Live music, cocktails accented with glow sticks, trendy bar foods and a lively dance floor lure upscale singles. $$-$$$ Ẃ Bösendorfer Lounge The Grand Bohemian Hotel, 325 S. Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando 407-3139000. grandbohemianhotel.com Open daily. Black marble, red stone and mirrors, plus an Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, create an edgy and upscale environment for martinis, indulgent nibbles, casual power meetings and entertainment. $$$-$$$$ Ẃ Eden Bar 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-6 291088. enzian.org L-D daily. Taking a cue from Hapsburg beer gardens, Eden offers a bucolic outdoor setting right outside the Enzian theater. Local and international beers and a good selection of wines snuggle up with salads, nachos and sandwiches, along with Austrian goulash and unusual pizzas (potato and bacon, anyone?). $$ Ẃ

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IT’S GOOD TO BE GREEN

Kermit, everyone’s favorite frog, takes shape as one of the topiaries in France at this year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

Enjoy the colorful gardens, delicious bites and live entertainment, now through June 3.

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Orlando Ballet presents “Let’s Fall in Love,” April 12-14 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, p. 124.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MARDI GRAS Through April 4: The French Quarter comes to Orlando. Festive floats and spectacular performers parade through the streets each night where you can catch beads, hear tunes from authentic New Orleans bands and sample Cajun cuisine.

Included with regular admission. universalorlando.com SEAWORLD SEVEN SEAS FOOD FESTIVAL Through May 5: Sip and sample your way around the world of international coastal cuisine paired with wines and craft beers, and enjoy live performances each weekend. seaworldorlando.com EPCOT’S INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL Through June 3: Take in enchanting topiaries and gather gardening tips while sampling seasonal foods from the outdoor kitchens placed throughout this Disney World theme park’s World Showcase. Enjoy live music while picking up outdoor living tips you can use at home. epcotinspring.com

STORY TIME AT LEU GARDENS April 1: The Orange County Library System comes to the gardens to share stories and songs with infants at 10 a.m., toddlers at 10:20 a.m., and preschoolers at 10:40 a.m. Free. 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES AT THE MORSE MUSEUM April 3: Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen discusses “American Art Pottery–The Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art” with a reception following. Free. 2:30 p.m.

Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 W. Canton Avenue, Winter Park. 407-645-5311. morsemuseum.org FIRST THURSDAYS AT OMA April 4: Mingle with local artists and view their work, enjoy live music and walk through the galleries of the Orlando Museum of Art. Food and drink available for purchase. This month’s theme: “Florida Grown.” 6-9 p.m. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. omart.org

THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE April 5: This interactive stage show gives eligible individuals a chance to play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show in front of a live audience.

King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com UCF CELEBRATES THE ARTS A week of artistic events hosted by the university at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets required. Some events are free, others require a small charge with reserved seating. 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando.

844-513-2014. arts.cah.ucf.edu/schedule Sculptures and Exhibits April 5-14: Sculptures created by UCF students, plus a curated selection of costumes and 13 years of winning entries from UCF Library’s annual book arts competition will be on display throughout the lobbies and staircases of the Dr. Phillips Center.

Tableaux Vivants April 5: Over 160 UCF students collaborate to re-create famous artworks and model as the subjects in life-size paintings.

EVENT SUBMISSIONS: For inclusion in On The Town, send event information to hancel.deaton@orlandomagazine.com. Deadline for print is two and a half months prior to the event date. Events can also be submitted to our online calendar at orlandomagazine.com (these will not be printed).

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thriving Through The Arts April 7: This immersive event hosted by Theatre UCF and UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services involves drumming, drawing and dancing and invites attendees to explore the intersectionality between the arts and wellness.

El Arte Puertorriqueńo—The Art of Puerto Rico April 8: Learn about the art, artists, architecture and the island’s cultural and historical significance through presentations by a panel of speakers.

UCF Opera Presents The Tender Land April 12: A young woman’s coming-of-age story set in the rural Midwest during the Great Depression.

Sung in English with supertitles.

Film Night April 13: An evening dedicated to stories captured on film and premieres of animated shorts by UCF students.

Pip-Squeak—An Anti-Bullying Show April 14: Using comedy, magic tricks, juggling and costumes, Tony Brent teaches children how to recognize and cope with bullying.

EATONVILLE CRAFTS & CULTURE MARKET April 6: Experience the history, heritage and culture that is the historic Town of Eatonville with storytellers, performers, reenactments, local merchants and more. Free. 1-5 p.m. 100 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. eatonvillechf.com SPRING FIESTA IN THE PARK April 6-8: More than 150,000 people are expected to stroll around Lake Eola during this annual family oriented arts and crafts event.

Plenty of music, food and games available. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Eola Park, Orlando. fiestainthepark.com SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN April 7-8: Plant and garden displays, chalk painting, garden experts, live music and more in downtown Winter Garden. Free. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. springfeveringarden.com ANNUAL FASHION SHOW April 9: The Jewish Pavilion presents this fashionable event with a percentage of sales donated to the Pavilion. Honoree: Brenda Fisher Wetmore. 10:45 a.m. Bloomingdale’s, Level 2, The Mall at Millenia, Orlando. jewishpavilion.org WINTER PARK INSTITUTE Apr. 11: Dr. M. Sanjayan, global conservation scientist, presents “Stories from the Natural World” for this series presenting noted authors, historians and experts. 7:30 p.m. Bush Auditorium, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. rollins.edu/rollins-winter-park-institute THORNTON PARK 2ND THURSDAY ART AND WINE WALK April 11: Artists display works for sale along the streets and inside local businesses. Free, but $15

WORLD OF GOOD APRIL FUNDRAISERS

4/6

4/24

20TH ANNIVERSARY CATTLE BARON’S BALL, ben-

CALL TO HOPE BREAKFAST, benefits Shepherd’s

efits the American Cancer Society. Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando. cattlebaronsballorlando.com

Hope healthcare clinics for low-income families.

Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando. shepherdshope.org

WALK FOR PARKINSON, benefits local community programs and research to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. parkinsoncf.org

AIDS WALK, benefits the Hope and Help Center of

GR8TODON8, this 8k run raises awareness and

support for organ and tissue donation in Central Florida. Lyman High School, Longwood. gr8todon8.com

4/8 12TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, benefits the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. West Orange Country Club, Winter Garden. wghf.org

4/27 Central Florida, Inc. Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola, Orlando. aidswalkorlando.org NAMI WALKS, 5k walk that benefits the National

Alliance on Mental Illness. Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. namiwalks.org

CENTRAL FLORIDA TAKE STEPS WALK, benefits the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. UCF Memory Mall, Orlando. ccfa.org

4/29 HOPE IN ONE, benefits Give Kids the World Village.

4/11 JEANS AND JEWELS, benefits Freedom Ride, which

provides therapeutic horseback riding for adults and children with disabilities. Country Club of Orlando. freedomride.com

The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe, Windermere. hopeinonegolf.org

COMING UP… 5/1

4/13 WINE, WOMEN AND SHOES, benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. winewomenandshoes.com/orlando

4/17

ORLANDO STORY CLUB—WHAT A RUSH!, benefits

After-School All-Stars’ Summer of Dreams program. The Abbey, Orlando. abbeyorlando.com

5/3 THE ART OF THE VINE, food and wine experience

READING BETWEEN THE WINES, benefits Adult

Literacy League of Central Florida. Featured speaker is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King. Orlando Science Center, Orlando. adultliteracyleague.org

that benefits New Hope for Kids Center for Grieving Children. Fields Motor, Orlando. newhopeforkids.org

5/11 OVER THE EDGE, an extreme fundraiser (rappel

4/20 PAWS FOR PEACE WALK, benefits Harbor House’s

pet shelter for victims of domestic abuse.

Blue Jacket Park, Orlando. harborhousefl.com

gets you a glass (pay and pickup at Olde Town Brokers) and a map of participating businesses.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street. thorntonparkdistrict.com SANFORD’S ALIVE AFTER 5 STREET PARTY April 11: Central Florida’s largest recurring street party, a monthly gathering with live music, local artists, and food and beverage samples. 5 p.m.

230 E. First St., Sanford. sanfordwelcomecenter.com ART AND MUSIC IN THE PARK April 12: Artwork and live music in the park between Casselberry City Hall and Lake Concord.

Food trucks and other vendors on site as well.

6 p.m. Free. Casselberry City Hall, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry. 407-262-7700, ext. 1507.

off a tall building) benefiting veteran programs in Central Florida. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. hfuw.org

MOUNT DORA 2ND FRIDAY ART SPLASH April 12: An evening of art, music and hors d’oeuvres showcasing the work of regional artists, on display at several venues within walking distance. Free. 6-8 p.m. 138 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora. mountdoracenterforthearts.org BRECHNER SPEAKER SERIES April 14: The Orange County Regional History Center teams with the League of Women Voters of Orange County to highlight the role of women as “warriors for democracy” through a multimedia presentation with League speakers. Free. 2-4 p.m. 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-836-8500. thehistorycenter.org/2019-brechner

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SCENE ON THE TOWN CENTRAL FLORIDA MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY SHOW April 12-14: Sparkles, glints and glimmers galore can be seen at this annual exhibition and vendor show. Friday 1-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando. cfmgs.org FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL April 12-21: Over 180 films premiering the best in current, independent and international cinema, plus first-class events where film lovers can mingle with filmmakers and celebrities. Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. floridafilmfestival.com WJRR EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY April 13: A rock concert/festival featuring three stages of live music, plus vendors, art displays and more. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. wjrr.com MICHAEL CARBONARO LIVE! April 13: From his hit television series “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, the magician brings his signature bend of bizarre antics, audience interaction, video clips and magic tricks to the King Center for Performing Arts. 7 p.m. 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com JAZZ ’N BLUES CONCERT April 13: Enjoy some music under the stars with Dave Capp Project, Buddy Blues Band and Matt Sams Band. Pack a picnic dinner and bring chairs or blankets. 7 p.m. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org DELANDAPALOOZA MUSIC FESTIVAL April 13: A 12-hour festival of original music and art, with acts performing on stages throughout DeLand’s historic downtown. Rock, folk, blues, jazz, country, metal and more, plus more than 40 art displays and various vendors. 1 p.m. Corner of Woodland and Indiana Avenue, DeLand. ssa.cc/delandapalooza.html BLUES AT THE WINERY April 13-14: Some of Central Florida’s best blues artists perform on an outdoor stage. Sip wine or beer, tour the winery and enjoy the music.

Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont. lakeridgewinery.com READING BETWEEN THE WINES April 17: Pulitzer Prize-winner and best-selling author Gilbert King headlines this fundraiser for the Adult Literacy League. The event includes food and wine offerings from some of Orlando’s top restaurants. 6-9 p.m. Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-422-1540, ext. 111. adultliteracyleague.org TASTE OF WINTER PARK April 17: Sample all the best food that Winter Park has to offer. Restaurants and caterers bring out their top noshes and drinks. 5-8 p.m. Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-644-8281. winterpark.org

3RD THURSDAY GALLERY HOP & ART WALK April 18: Visitors converge on the core of Orlando’s Downtown Arts District to browse the galleries and nontraditional art venues that spotlight the best of established and emerging Orlando-based artists. 6 p.m. Rogers Kiene Building, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 3rdthu.com EVENING EXCHANGE April 19: Every third Friday, meet at East End Market for interactive workshops and a chance to browse wares from over 30 artisan makers, plus culinary demonstrations, specialty cocktail bars and food specials. 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando. 321-236-3316. eastendmkt.com CENTRAL FLORIDA EARTH DAY April 20: Vegetarians of Central Florida hosts the largest and longest-running Earth Day festival in the area, with educational exhibits, speakers, live music and family activities. This is a free, vegan, dog-friendly and smoke-free event. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lake Eola Park, Orlando. cfearthday.org CRUZ ’N CAR SHOW April 20: Approximately 275 vehicles of all makes and models park along Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden with WJBJ Cruisin’ with the Classics providing entertainment. Free. 4-8 p.m. cwgdn.com WINTER PARK PAINT OUT April 21-27: Artists paint outdoors at locations throughout Winter Park; completed works are displayed and available for purchase at the Polasek, whose museum and gardens are open free to the public the entire week. 407-647-6294. Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. polasek.org HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER FOLK & URBAN ART FESTIVAL April 27: Celebrate Central Florida’s diverse culture through artwork and music, featuring the works of more than 25 folk and educational artisans, including members of the original Florida Highwaymen. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-539-2680. cityofwinterpark.org/events EARTHFEST 2018 April 27: A day for environmental awareness with free tree giveaways, workshops, earthfriendly vendors, kids activities and live music provided by Beth McKee and Swamp Sistas. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry. Free. 407-262-7700, ext.

1507. casselberry.org SCIENCE OF WINE April 27: More than 150 wines from all over the world are paired with gourmet foods for a tasty learning experience. 7-10 p.m. Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando.

COCOA BEACH UNCORKED FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL April 27-28: Picturesque Atlantic Ocean views are the backdrop for this two-day festival celebrating the Space Coast’s most renowned chefs, restaurants and breweries. Alan Shepard Park, 4400 Ocean Beach Blvd., Cocoa Beach. cocoabeachuncorked.com

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MUSIC THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407704-6261. abbeyorlando.com April 10: Tobe Nwigwe, 8 p.m.

April 13: The Plot in You, 6:30 p.m.

April 26: Antelope—A Tribute to Phish, 9 p.m.

AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-4407000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter. com, ticketmaster.com April 11: Bad Bunny, 8 p.m.

April 14: 2Cellos, 7:30 p.m.

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407246-1419. thebeacham.com April 6: Guster, 6 p.m.

April 11: The Bouncing Soul’s 30-Year Anniversary Tour, 6 p.m.

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. 407636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com April 2: Johny Carlsson and the Megabones, 8 p.m.

April 3: Bobby Koelble Band, 8 p.m.

April 4: Marco Bojorquez Band, 8 p.m.

April 6: Belmont & Jones with opening act Terri Binion, 8 p.m.

April 9: Chris Cortez Trio, 8 p.m.

April 10: Dan Jordan Quartet, 8 p.m.

April 11: Dave Sheffield Trio, 8 p.m.

April 12: Carol Welsman, 8 p.m.

April 13: Kat Riggins, 8 p.m.

April 14: Central Florida Jazz Society Presents Phoenix Jazz Orchestra, 3 p.m.

April 16: Chris Cortez Quartet, 8 p.m.

April 17: Julian Bond, 8 p.m.

April 18: Steve Luciano Trio, 8 p.m.

April 19: Nate Najar with Jeff Rupert and Daniela Soledade, 8 p.m.

April 20: Kelly Green Trio— Volume One, 8 p.m.

April 23: Chris Cortez, 8 p.m.

April 24: John DePaola Quintet, 8 p.m.

April 25: Eddie Marshall Trio, 8 p.m.

April 26: Resonant Rogues, 8 p.m.

April 27: The Conglomerate, 8 p.m.

April 28: Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra led by Jeff Rupert, 2 p.m.

April 30: Cortez and Koelble, 8 p.m.

BOB CARR THEATER 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org April 13: Star Wars and More—The Music of John Williams, 2 & 8 p.m.

CFE ARENA University of Central Florida main campus, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd., Orlando.

407-823-3070. cfearena.com April 1: Why Don’t We—8 Letters Tour, 7 p.m.

April 27: Arijit Singh, 8 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org April 30: The Temptations & The Four Tops, 7:30 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407351-5483. hardrock.com April 7: All That Remains, 6:30 p.m.

April 10: Tori Kelly—The Acoustic Sessions, 8 p.m.

April 12: Classic Albums Live—Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon,” 8 p.m.

April 17: Boz Scaggs—Out of the Blues Tour, 8 p.m.

April 20: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, 9 p.m.

April 22: Whitesnake—The Flesh & Blood World Tour, 8 p.m.

April 24: Dream Theater, 8 p.m.

HOUSE OF BLUES Disney Springs West Side, Walt Disney World. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com April 1: Dark Star Orchestra, 7 p.m.

April 3: The Revivalists, 7 p.m.

April 19: Genessa & The Selena Experience, 7:30 p.m.

April 20: Leon Bridges, 6 p.m.

April 24: Lany, 8 p.m.

April 26: The Noise Presents Falling in Reverse, 6 p.m.

April 29: Lord Huron, 7 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

321-242-2219. kingcenter.com April 3: Boney James—The Honestly Tour, 8 p.m.

April 7: Hotel California—A Salute to the Eagles, 7 p.m.

April 11: The Music of Cream 50th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m.

April 16: John Sebastian, 7:30 p.m.

April 20: Dennis DeYoung and Night Ranger, 8 p.m.

April 26: Whitesnake, 8 p.m.

April 27: Craig Chaquico, 7:30 p.m.

PLAZA LIVE ORLANDO 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407228-1220. plazaliveorlando.com April 6: We Three, 8 p.m.

April 11: Mitski, 8 p.m.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford.

407-321-8111. wdpac.com

April 12: CMT Next Women of Country Tour—Cassadee Pope, Clare Dunn & Hannah Ellis, 8 p.m.

April 18: Jack & Jack, 7:30 p.m.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE Center for Fine and Performing Arts (Building G), Sanford/Lake Mary campus, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford. 407-708-2040. seminolestate.edu/arts April 9: Final Bow Recital, 7:30 p.m.

April 13: Orlando Transit Authority’s Tribute to Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. willspub.org April 6: Big Eyes, Wet Nurse, The Nervous Girls and Palmettes, 8 p.m.

April 12: Sam Riggs, 9 p.m.

April 24: Avey Tare, 8 p.m.

April 25: In Angles with Raising Cadence, Elders and Here Here, 8 p.m.

THE SOCIAL ORLANDO 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407246-1419. thesocial.org April 3 & 17: Wine Down & Hookah, 8:30 p.m.

April 6: Alec Benjamin, 6 p.m.

April 20: Omar Apollo, 6 p.m.

April 23: An Evening with the Church— Starfish 30th Anniversary Tour, 7 p.m.

April 26: Parachute, 6 p.m.

April 29: Kings Kaleidoscope, 7 p.m.

SOUNDBAR ORLANDO 37 W. Pine St., Orlando. 407-4561391. soundbarorl.com April 4: The Browning, Betraying the Martyrs and The Extortionist, 6 p.m.

April 6: Michael Brun Presents MAYO, 8 p.m.

April 13: This Wild Life, 6 p.m.

April 15: Delta Sleep, Hikes, Bogues and more, 7 p.m.

April 19: Scary Pockets, 8 p.m.

April 20: Plini, 7 p.m.

April 23: AK No Rest Tour, 7 p.m.

April 27: Max Frost, 7 p.m.

UCF DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC 12488 Centaurus Blvd., Orlando. Visual Arts Building, Rehearsal Hall, Auditorium 116, 407-823-2869. performingarts.cah.ucf.edu April 2: Jazz Chamber Groups Concert, 8 p.m.

April 4: Guest Artist Recital—Claudio Marcotulli, classical guitar, 8 p.m.

April 11: UCF Guitar Concert Night, 8 p.m.

April 14: Yun-Ling Hsu & Inke Kesseler join UCF Piano Studio Concert, 2 p.m.

April 14: UCF Concert and University Bands Concert, 7 p.m.

April 16: UCF Jazz Ensemble II Concert, 8 p.m.

April 18: Symphony Under the Stars at the UCF Reflecting Pond, 8 p.m.

April 22: UCF Chamber Winds Concert, 7:30 p.m.

VALENCIA COLLEGE Performing Arts Center, east campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. 407582-2900. valenciacollege.edu/arts

CLASSICAL MUSIC BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY OF WINTER PARK Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park.

407-646-2182. bachfestivalflorida.org April 14: Richard Goode on piano, 3 p.m., Tiedtke Concert Hall.

April 27: Power of Romanticism and Resurrection, 7:30 p.m. Knowles Memorial Chapel.

BOB CARR THEATER 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org April 13 & 27: UCF University and Women’s Choirs perform with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets available through orlandophil.org April 27: French Soirée, 8 p.m.

CELEBRATION FOUNDATION CONCERT SERIES Community Presbyterian Church, 511 Celebration Ave., Celebration. celebrationfoundation.org April 6: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra— Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, 7:30 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org April 27: Simply Three, 8 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

321-242-2219. kingcenter.com April 6: Brevard Symphony Orchestra— Haydn, Beckel & Rachmaninoff, 8 p.m.

PLAZA LIVE ORLANDO 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407228-1220. plazaliveorlando.com

April 4: Spring Symphonic Art & Music Concert, 7:30 p.m.

April 9: Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m.

April 11: House Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.

April 19: Spring Opera Theater Workshop, 7:30 p.m.

April 7: Orlando Philharmonic Focus— Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, 7 p.m.

ST. LUKE’S CONCERT SERIES St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. SR 426, Oviedo. 407-365-3408, ext. 3508. stlukes-oviedo.org

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SCENE ON THE TOWN April 7: Lutheran Cantata Choir and Chamber Ensemble, 3 p.m.

COMEDY BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Ongoing: Weekly stand-up comedy shows at two Orlando-area locations. Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando.

Ages 21 and over. Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m. Otters on the River, 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford. Ages 18 and over. Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. 407-6292665. bonkerzcomedyproductions.com HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407351-5483. hardrock.com April 5: Steve Martin and Martin Short— Now You See them, Soon You Won’t, featuring Jeff Babko, 9:30 p.m.

April 11: Derek Hough—Live!

The Tour, 7:30 p.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org Orlando Ballet Presents Arcadian Broad’s Wonderland—Mad Tales of the Hatter April 26-28: The Mad Hatter finds himself in 1921 London and fighting the clock to make it back to Wonderland in time to save Alice from the Red Queen’s curse. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m.

GARDEN THEATRE 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407877-4736. gardentheatre.org Orlando Ballet Presents Let’s Fall in Love April 12-14: Choreography is set to some of history’s greatest love songs. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

321-242-2219. kingcenter.com April 12: Rodney Carrington Live, 7 p.m.

KOMBUSTIBLE S’MORES Long-form improv comedy team performs the first Friday of every month. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. The Backspace, 1309 Edgewater Drive (in the back), Orlando. facebook.com/kombustiblesmores ORLANDO IMPROV Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Driveuite 2310, Orlando. 407-480-5233. Ages 21 and over. Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 9:45 p.m., Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

407-480-5233. theimprovorlando.com PLAZA LIVE ORLANDO 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407228-1220. plazaliveorlando.com April 5: Tape Face, 8 p.m.

April 7: Girl With No Job, 8 p.m.

SAK COMEDY LAB Ongoing: Improvisational comedy shows, competitions, songs and scenes. 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. Tuesday-Wednesday times vary; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 407-648-0001. sakcomedylab.com SLEUTHS MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE Ongoing: Audience members solve a crime during the dinner show. Performances nightly. 8267 International Drive, Orlando. 407-363-1985. sleuths.com

DANCE BOB CARR THEATER 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

FILM ENZIAN 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland.

407-629-0054. enzian.org April 9: Fight Club, 9:30 p.m.

April 28: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, noon.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Old Town Kissimmee, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. myoldtownusa.com April 7: Grease, 7 p.m.

April 14: Wreck It Ralph, 7 p.m.

April 21: Cinderella (2015), 7 p.m.

April 28: Clueless, 7 p.m.

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407246-2620. leugardens.org April 5: Avengers Infinity War, 8:30 p.m.

MOVIEOLA Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando.

407-246-2121. cityoforlando.net/parks/movieola April 26: Wall-E, 6 p.m.

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. 407-629-0054. enzian.org April 11: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, 8 p.m.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford.

407-321-8111. wdpac.com April 4: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), 7:26 p.m.

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LITERARY ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park.

407-647-6294. polasek.org April 12: Cowboy Poetry Reading, 6 p.m.

CARIBBEAN HUT CAFÉ OPEN MIC April 4, 11, 18 & 25: Live music and open-mic talent, from poetry/spoken word to comedy. 8 p.m.

2141 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando (next to Magic Mall). 407-425-3190. caribbeanhutflorida.com DIVERSE WORD April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: A weekly gathering highlighting spoken-word poetry. 8 p.m. Dandelion Communitea Café, 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, 407-362-1864. dandelioncommunitea.com LOCAL AUTHOR FESTIVAL April 28: Meet and greet with local authors from a variety of genres—each with books available for purchase and signing—at the Orlando Public Library. 2-4 p.m. 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando.

407-835-7323. ocls.info NERD NITE April 11: An evening of entertaining, thought-provoking presentations with host Ricardo Williams and guest speakers. Second Thursday of the month. 7:30 p.m. The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6261. orlando. nerdnite.com OPEN MIC POETRY April 3, 10, 17 & 24: Open-mic poetry readings 9 p.m. each Wednesday. Austin’s Coffee and Film, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Free. 407975-3364. austinscoffee.com WRITERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA OR THEREABOUTS facebook.com/groups/ writersofcentralfloridaorthereabouts April 3: The Just Write Roundtable is a discussion and meeting for local writers. 7 p.m. Free. PR’s Taco Palace, 717 W. Smith St., Orlando.

April 10: Short Attention Span Storytelling Hour…or Thereabouts. 7 p.m. Free. Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 Winter Park Road, Orlando.

April 17: Storytelling as Bungee Jumping is a chance for writers of any genre to take a risk by trying out something new before a supportive group of other writers. 7 p.m. Free.

Copper Rocket Pub, 106 Lake Ave., Maitland.

April 24: So You Think You Can Funny? is for comics, writers, poets, bloggers or storytellers who have written something funny. 7 p.m. Free. Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 Winter Park Road, Orlando.

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MAD COW THEATRE 54 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-2978788. madcowtheatre.com Top Girls Through April 21: Marlene celebrates her promotion to managing director of the Top Girls Employment Agency by throwing a dinner party for a fanciful array of mythical and historical women. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.

MOONLIGHT PLAYERS THEATER 735 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont. 352243-5875. moonlightplayers.com First Date—The Musical April 26-May 12: The night unfolds over the course of Casey and Aaron’s first date with surprises in the form of imaginary visits from an ex-girlfriend, an uptight sister, the pair’s protective parents and even their future son.

Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.

The Morse Museum’s exhibit, “Earth Into Art: The Flowering of American Art Pottery,” explores this beautiful art form, p. 130.

THEATER CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS CFCArts Black Box Theater, 250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com Once Upon a Mattress Through April 14: Follow the tale of a mute king, an evil queen and a prince who just wants to find true love. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.

Dreams Come True April 19-20: Young performers of all ages delight audiences with songs, scenes and dances from Disney musicals. Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844513-2014. drphillipscenter.org Dear Evan Hansen April 16-21: Contemporary musical telling the story of Evan Hansen and the letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, and the life he never dreamed he could have. Ticket availability is limited, check website for details. Tuesday-Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 & 8 p.m., Sunday 1 & 6:30 p.m.

GARDEN THEATRE 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407877-4736. gardentheatre.org Billy Elliot—The Musical April 26-May 26: Based on the hit film and featuring a score by Elton John, the story is set in northern England during the miner’s strike of 1984. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m., Special matinee performance Thursday, May 2.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

321-242-2219. kingcenter.com Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live— King for the Day! April 14: All the characters from the PBS kids TV series invite audiences on a new live adventure. 2:30 p.m.

Menopause the Musical April 18: Comedic musical set to classic songs from the 1960s through the ‘80s about four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra, memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats and more. 7:30 p.m.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats April 23-24: Colorful costumes, feats of athleticism and daring stunts promise to

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ORLANDO REPERTORY THEATRE 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407896-7365. orlandorep.com Beat Bugs—A Musical Adventure Through April 7: Five insect pals explore the world and pick up life lessons along the way in a story set to music inspired by The Beatles. Saturday-Sunday 2 & 5:30 p.m.

Seussical The Musical April 13-May 12: Beloved characters—including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and the Whos—collide in a journey spanning from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. Saturday-Sunday 2 & 5:30 p.m. Special sensory-friendly performance on April 28 at 5:30 p.m.

ORLANDO SHAKES 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. 407447-1700. orlandoshakes.org Richard II Through April 28: Shakespeare’s retelling of history reveals how one man’s bumbling mistakes can shape a nation’s political landscape. Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Wednesday & Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m.

Jack and the Beanstalk April 4-May 4: Join Jack on a musical escapade to a land above the clouds.

Saturdays 2 p.m. (April 6 & 27 at 4:30 p.m.)

Special ASL-interpreted performance April 20 at 2 p.m., special sensory-friendly performance April 27 at 4:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA ARTS 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. osceolaarts.org

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SCENE ON THE TOWN Lafferty’s Wake April 12-28: Toast the late, great Charlie Lafferty, as he is awoken in grand style at the local pub. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE Center for Fine and Performing Arts (Building G), Sanford/Lake Mary campus, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 407-708-2040. seminolestate.edu/arts The Importance of Being Earnest April 5-14: Oscar Wilde’s comedic masterpiece about Victorian society. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

SONNENTAG THEATRE AT THE ICE HOUSE 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. 352383-4616. icehousetheatre.com Kiss Me Kate Through April 14: Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham battle onstage and off. Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 2 p.m.

VALENCIA COLLEGE East campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. 407-582-2900. valenciacollege.edu/arts King Lear April 5-14: Shakespeare’s classic tragedy follows the gradual descent into madness of King Lear after the bequeathing of his kingdom to his three daughters. Monday 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford.

407-321-8111. wdpac.com Gypsy April 26-May 5: An ambitious stage mother fights for her daughter’s success while secretly yearning for her own. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Special matinee performance May 4 at 2 p.m.

WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSE 711 N. Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park.

407-645-0145. winterparkplayhouse.org What A Glorious Feeling! The Story of Singin’ in the Rain Through April 13: The little-known story of the love triangle between Hollywood legends Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen and their assistant Jeanne Coyne during the creation of the classic musical. Thursday-Sunday 2 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.

MUSEUMS ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. 407647-6294. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. polasek.org

Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek’s onetime Winter Park home and studio is now a museum with an art collection focused on American representational sculpture, with more than 200 of Polasek’s works inside and out. The former residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lay of the Land—The Art of Florida’s Cattle Culture Through April 14: A display of objects such as saddles, whips, chaps and spurs plus fine art photography, sketches, paintings and sculptures presenting the culture of Florida’s 500-year cattle industry.

Tours of the Capen Ongoing: Thirty-minute tours of the restored Capen-Showalter house, built in 1885, are offered Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

ART AND HISTORY MUSEUMS—MAITLAND 221 W. Packwood Ave., 231 W. Packwood Ave. and 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland. 407-539-2181.

Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. artandhistory.org A collection of museums encompassing the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Waterhouse Residence Museum and Carpentry Shop Museum. Maitland Art Center, Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; all others Thursday-Sunday noon-4 p.m.

Closed on major holidays. artandhistory.org Maitland and African American Experiences Through May 12: Early tales are brought to life through the words of Zora Neale Hurston and the art of Jules André Smith, while living voices and talents bring the stories of today.

Discover André Smith Ongoing: Smith created an art colony in 1937 in Maitland, originally called The Research Studio. During his 21-year tenure at the art center, Smith developed friendships with author/folklorist Zora Neale Hurston, arts patron Mary Curtis Bok and stage actress Annie Russell, while also creating a location for invited artists to develop their work. Maitland Art Center.

CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park.

407-628-8200. casafeliz.us Ongoing: This restored Spanish farmhouse-style home, designed by acclaimed architect James Gamble Rogers II, serves as a community center and museum. Open houses hosted by trained docents take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, and live music is featured in the parlor on Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. Free.

CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM Rollins College campus, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. 407-646-2526. TuesdayFriday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-5 p.m. rollins.edu/cfam

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José A. Figueroa—A “Transitional Generation” Through April 7: Photographs documenting the historical significance in the years right after the Cuban Revolution as well as intimate snapshots of life in Cuba.

Body Snatchers—Death in Culture Through April 7: This exhibition tells the story of shifting meanings attached to dead bodies, from religious reverence to medical authority. Artists include Lavinia Fontana, Francisco de Goya, Salvador Dali and more.

The Place As Metaphor—Collection Conversations Through May 12: Featuring a mixture of collection favorites and debuting new acquisitions illustrating the notion of “place” in its varied definitions.

De La Torre Brothers—Rococolab Through May 12: A selection of works bringing together art historical imagery, religious symbolism, and pop culture in unexpected dialogue.

DALI MUSEUM 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg. 727823-3767. thedali.org Magritte & Dali Through May 19: This curated exhibit showcases exemplary pieces from the careers of two celebrated surrealists, Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali.

HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park.

407-539-2680. Tuesday-Thursday noon-4 p.m., Friday noon-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org The Heritage Collection Ongoing: Photographs and oral histories of west Winter Park.

The Hannibal Square Timeline Ongoing: Documents the significant local and national events in African American history since the Emancipation Proclamation.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF FLORIDA 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. 407-6280555. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Free.

Donations accepted. holocaustedu.org Artistic Expression Through Conflict— The Use of Art in World War II Through April 5: An exhibition of art in all forms illustrating the complex and authentic emotions of individuals who experienced the war.

Dr. Seuss Wants You April 1-June 30: A highlight of the insightful works showing an unexpected and unknown aspect of the children’s book author.

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SCENE ON THE TOWN Facing Prejudice April 1-June 30: A journey of questions, personal insights and factual statements designed to challenge and empower the visitor to fight for understanding and tolerance in their everyday lives.

Tribute to the Holocaust Ongoing: This memorial exhibit presents an overview of the Holocaust through artifacts, videos, text, photographs and artwork.

THE JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN AND WILDLIFE ART 150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.

Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 727892-4200. thejamesmuseum.org The Cultural Connections of Edward S. Curtis April 6-July 21: Photographs from the early 20th century documenting the vanishing Native American cultures.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-246-4278.

Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4:30 p.m. mennellomuseum.com The Unbridled Paintings of Lawrence Lebduska Through May 12: An exhibition of notable paintings by one of the most popular modern American folk art painters of the 1930s.

MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-645-5311.

Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Through April, the museum is open late on Fridays, from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. morsemuseum.org Earth into Art—The Flowering of American Art Poetry Through Sept. 27, 2020: Examine the works of American Art Pottery (1876 to 1914), the first truly American art to achieve widespread acclaim both domestically and abroad.

Iridescence in Glass and Pottery—A Celebration Ongoing: The replication of iridescence made popular by Louis Comfort Tiffany and others in the 19th century is celebrated with diverse examples.

Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Life and Art Ongoing: Through art objects, archival documents and artifacts, this exhibition examines Tiffany’s astonishingly diverse work in the decorative arts–what he called his “quest for beauty”–over the course of his lifetime.

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-8368500. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. thehistorycenter.org Ongoing: Explore multiple floors of exhibits taking you through the history of Orange County from the first peo-

ple to the first contact with the Spanish through 100 years of tourism all the way to the present-day theme park era.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-896-4231.

Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., SaturdaySunday noon-4 p.m. omart.org Louis Dewis—A Belgian Post-Impressionist Through May 5: Landscapes are presented from important periods of the artist’s career following World War I. Winifred Johnson Clive—An Artist at Home and Abroad Through May 30: Paintings on display by longtime Orlando resident and supporter of the arts.

A Trek from North to South Through June 30: Moving from North to South America highlighting the diversity of artistic styles through time and place.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-514-2000.

Sunday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. osc.org Ongoing: From the natural world to high tech simulation, from dinosaurs to the planets in our universe, hands-on activities throughout the center may inspire a budding scientist and make learning fun for all ages.

Identity and the Landscape Through April 23: On display in Fusion–A STEAM Gallery, this new exhibition is created by two UCF alumni, Gabe Cortese and Sheherazade Thenard, to showcase the unique and ever-growing relationship between science and the arts.

Above and Beyond Through May 12: Go on a journey, with exhibits celebrating the greatest accomplishments in aviation, from the first 12 seconds of flight to the first steps on the moon.

WINTER PARK HISTORY MUSEUM 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park.

407-647-2330. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. wphistory.org Wish You Were Here—The Hotels and Motels of Winter Park Through June 2020: From the lavish luxury hotels of the late 1800s to roadside family motels, tourist courts and the boarding houses used by the workers who built Winter Park, this exhibit highlights all the hotels and motels that played a part in creating the town of today.

ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. 407647-3307. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations accepted. zoranealehurstonmuseum.com Ongoing: The museum provides a place in the heart of the commu-

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nity where the public can view the works of artists of African descent.

GALLERIES ANITA S. WOOTEN GALLERY Valencia College, east campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando.

Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. valenciacollege.edu/arts Annual Juried Student Digital, Graphic and Fine Art April 11-May 17: A showcase of student work from the east campus art department.

ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach. 386-427-6975. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. atlanticcenterforthearts.org Breaking Boundaries—Exploration and Collaboration at the Atlantic Center for the Arts Through May 4: A reflection of the creative process with over 150 works ranging from musical scores and recordings to audio poems, dance videos, edited manuscripts, photographs, sketches and studies.

CITYARTS FACTORY Gallery at Avalon Island, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-317-8367. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. orlandoslice.com Ongoing: A collection of galleries showcasing a variety of artworks.

CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART Two locations: Alice & William Jenkins Gallery, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. 407-671-1886. crealde.org; and Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Blvd., Winter Park. 407-5392680. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org Hand in Hand—The Creative Works of Janvier Miller and Gustaf Miller Through April 27: A selection of the most recent paintings, sculpture and ceramics from this artistic duo.

La Diáspora, Keepers of Heritage Through May 18: Paintings, sculptures and etchings by artists of The Puerto Rican Arts Diáspora of Orlando (PRADO), an organization bringing cultural awareness from within Florida.

JEANINE TAYLOR FOLK ART GALLERY 211 E. 1st St., Sanford. 407-323-2774.

Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. jtfolkart.com Cornbread—The Art of John “Cornbread” Anderson Through April 14: The artist debuts a new assortment of his signature stylized woodland creatures.

Flock of Art—100 for $100 Plus April 19-21: The studio artists present a collective show with every piece priced around $100. Opening reception is April 20 from 6-9 p.m.

MOUNT DORA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 138 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora. 352-383-0880.

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. mountdoracenterforthearts.org Never Too Late Through April 26: An exhibit featuring the works of three artists in their later years who are still active and passionate about creating art.

SPORTS ORLANDO APOLLOS Spectrum Stadium at the University of Central Florida, 4465 Knights Victory Way, Orlando. aaf.com/orlando-apollos April 6: vs. San Diego, 8 p.m.

April 14: vs. Birmingham, 3:30 p.m.

ORLANDO CITY SOCCER LIONS Orlando City Stadium, 665 W. Church St., Orlando. oralndocitysc.com

April 6: vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:30 p.m.

April 20: vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 3 p.m.

ORLANDO CITY SOCCER PRIDE Orlando City Stadium, 665 W. Church St., Orlando. oralndocitysc.com

April 3: vs. New York Knicks, 7 p.m.

April 5: vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7 p.m.

ORLANDO PREDATORS Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407440-7000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com,

April 22: vs. Houston Dash, 5 p.m.

April 13: vs. Columbus Lions, 7 p.m.

FLORIDA FIRE FROGS Osceola County Stadium, 631 Heritage Park Way, Kissimmee. 321-697-3156. floridafirefrogs.com.

April 6: vs. Daytona, 6 p.m.

April 7: vs. Daytona, noon.

April 8: vs. Jupiter, 6 p.m.

April 9: vs. Jupiter, 6 p.m.

April 10: vs. Jupiter, 6 p.m.

April 11: vs. Jupiter, noon.

April 15: vs. Clearwater, 6 p.m.

April 16: vs. Clearwater, 6 p.m.

April 17: vs. Clearwater, 6 p.m.

April 18: vs. Daytona, noon.

April 19: vs. Daytona, 6 p.m.

April 20: vs. Daytona, 6 p.m.

April 30: vs. Lakeland, 6 p.m.

ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando.

407-440-7000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter. com, orlandosolarbearshockey.com April 2: vs. Jacksonville Icemen, 7 p.m.

April 4: vs. Atlanta Gladiators, 7 p.m.

April 7: vs. Jacksonville Icemen, 1:30 p.m.

ORLANDO SEAWOLVES Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. ohpark.com April 12: vs. Utica City FC, 7:30 p.m.

April 13: vs. Florida Tropics, 7 p.m.

ONLINE CALENDAR: Be sure to check out our online calendar at orlandomagazine.com.

ORLANDO MAGIC Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7000, 800-745-3000. amwaycenter.com, nba.com/magic

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837

2-5 PM

AdventHealth Golf Classic ChampionsGate Golf Club

Friday, April 26, 2019

Dress in your most spectacular hat for a fun-filled afternoon!

Enjoy specialty teas, scrumptious tea sandwiches and desserts.

Participate in the annual stylish hat contest and parade. Bid on fabulous items available in the silent auction. Purchase tickets for a chance to win raffle prizes, including a 7-day cruise for two to one of four destinations, the “Wall of Wine,” and the Grand Prize Package, a weekend getaway for two with airfare.

Celebrity emcees and hat judges will preside over all the festivities.

ChampionsGate Golf Club 8575 White Shark Boulevard, Davenport, FL 33896

7 AM to 3 PM AdventHealth proudly presents the Third Annual AdventHealth Golf Classic. This elite tournament is hosted at Central Florida premier 18-hole championship golf courses designed by accomplished architect and the winner of two majors, Greg Norman.

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Join over 250 community partners and AdventHealth leaders in coming together for one purpose: to bring hope and healing to our community. Every swing, putt and step on the fairway can impact local mothers, fathers, children and friends through their health care journey. Your participation provides life-saving support to an area of your choice at AdventHealth.

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Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and other programs that help Central Florida seniors live independently. Individual tickets $95; children 12 and under $40. Tables are available.

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Relay For Life of Central Florida Help attack cancer in our community Saturday, April 27, 2019

Osceola County - Osceola Heritage Park

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Lake Buena Vista - Reedy Creek Fire Dept Station # 4

Friday, May 3, 2019

Swamp Sistas La La at Orlando Fringe

Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Saturday, May 18, 2019

Orlando South- Edgewater High School

Fringe Outdoor Stage in Loch Haven Park 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803

Friday, May 10, 2019

3 to 11 pm

East Orlando - Timber Creek High School Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Join us at these events to bring communities together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help make a global impact on cancer.

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Park Ave CDs presents Beth McKee’s 8th Annual Swamp Sistas La La, a day long mini-fest of female-fronted musical acts, spoken word and visual artists plus an Old Time Music jam, at the Orlando Fringe Outdoor Stage in Loch Haven Park!

This FREE event, Beth’s re-imagination of the traditional Creole house party where guests chip in what they can for a community cause, will raise funds to help Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida feed kids over the summer months, when no school means no breakfast or lunch for many who rely on it.

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100 Women Strong The women’s giving circle of the Central Florida Foundation held its annual grant celebration at Ceviche restaurant, presenting the group’s 2019 grant award to the UCF Research Foundation. The grant will fund a pilot project at select child care centers to improve language and literacy for children at risk for reading challenges later in life.

Lauren Chianese, Avani

Desai

Radiah Drayton, Rachel Calderon, Nilmarie Zapata, C. Kay Reizes

Natalia Gove, Christina Nguyen

Doragnes Bradshaw, Renee Ruiz, Karla Radka, Renuka Sastri

Wendy Grant, June Watson

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Susan Stauffer, Cindy Price, Siobhan Malany

EMILY JOURDAN

Sharon Frumkin, Susan Arkin, Molly Losey, Gayley Lauteria

‘Still We Rise’ Celebration The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida kicked off the celebration of its 75th year with a gathering of alumni, as well as an awards ceremony honoring outstanding teens from club chapters in the region. The event was held at Orlando Museum of Art.

Members of the Walt Disney

World branch of the Boys & Girls

Clubs

John Gebhardt, Colette and Mike Fisher

EMILY JOURDAN

Mark Shamley, Gwendolyn Hewitt, Jacqui Bradley, Marcia Hope Goodwin

Jerry Demings, Mike and Holly Hatcher

Alianna Lewis, Peg and Grant Cornwell, Micki Meyer

Orlando Rolon, Tom Kohler, David Odahowski

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I’VE NEVER BEEN much of a shopper. I

don’t like sitting in traffic, sifting through crowded clothing racks, standing in line, or getting followed through the mall by the Dead Sea cosmetics people. But the number one reason I hate to shop is because spending money makes me uncomfortable. As the mother of two sons, I now have to shop for three. My husband, who loves to shop, owns more shoes and clothes than I do, but I’m certainly not sending him to the store. I don’t even want to think about that credit card bill.

I’m a planner in most every aspect of my life except when it comes to shopping.

When I sent my oldest, Anders, to daycare for the first time, it never occurred to me to send him in shoes—he was months from walking. But when they sent a note home informing me shoes were required, I scrambled to the store.

Winter catches me off guard every year.

When the temperature drops for the first time, I realize none of the pants or shirts the boys wore last year fit. (One exception-

ally cool morning, my friend’s son asked to wear “shorts with legs.” She couldn’t believe they had lived in Orlando so long he actually forgot the word “pants.”)

When the boys were little, I dressed them the Southern way in smocked gowns, jon jons, knee-highs and Keds. When we moved from Alabama to Celebration with its mix of residents from all over, the toddlers were already wearing Air Jordans and skinny jeans. On the playground, families often mistook William for a girl, despite the obviously masculine firetrucks on his darling little romper.

So I headed out to a few big-box stores for “boy” attire. Gone were soft and sweet baby clothes and in were loud and obnoxious T-shirts. Stamped across every single garment were sayings like “Crib Hair Don’t Care” and “Taco ’Bout Adorable.”

Others completely crossed the line into inappropriate with “I Drink Until I Pass Out” and “Daddy’s Wing Man.” For a while, I just let the kids dress themselves. Anders went through a phase

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Junior Fashionistas

of wearing light-up Toy Story cowboy boots and his bicycle helmet, even when we hadn’t brought along his bike. William loved donning his Batman suit for trips to Publix, where kind shoppers often played along about needing a superhero.

Today, my little guys are 6 and 8. Anders could not care less about his clothes, where William is already a brand-conscious kindergartner, requesting Under Armour and Nike. When I bought knock-off polos for school, he complained. “These are not cool! There’s no symbol on the front!”

I try to shop local and never with the kids if I can help it. The few times we’ve gone together, they’ve played hide-andseek in the racks, pawed expensive items or touched every single tchotchke in the checkout line. I’m convinced one sign in a toy store was written especially for us: “Children who misbehave will be given an espresso and a kitten.”

One afternoon I was forced to take Anders shopping. We were on our way to meet some friends at Chuck E. Cheese’s when he spilled an entire drink on his shirt. If we went home to change, we’d miss the playdate, so I thought we’d pop into Old Navy. When we stepped inside, I realized there’s no such thing as a quick trip to Old Navy. We walked through the 16,000-square-foot store to reach the children’s clothes in the back. On tables overflowing with clothing, I dug through messy piles for his size. Finally, we found a $7 shirt—free of any bad puns—and rushed to check out only to discover 14 people already waiting.

Recently, our family of four took a rare trip to the mall to shop for nice clothes for the boys to wear to my cousin’s wedding.

Anders quickly lost interest after the escalator ride, but William absolutely loved the shopping experience. He strolled around thoughtfully, carefully picking out various items. After trying them on, he sauntered in front of the mirror, admiring the way he looked in his blue blazer and Ralph Lauren button-down. Back in the dressing room, he was taking a while. Just as we were about to check on him, he emerged with all the clothing neatly back on the hangers.

He walked to the checkout counter, where he gently placed his new wedding outfit along with several other selections. “I’d like these, please,” he told the cashier.

How adorable is that? I thought to myself. But oh my, he’s going to be expensive.

DAVID VALLEJO

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