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CONTENTS Volume 15

summer Issue 4

DEPARTMENTS 8 JAY BOYAR’S LIMELIGHT

Jay previews Orlando’s annual International Fringe Theatre Festival; Cher visits the Amway dressed to kill; Ghost, The Musical takes possession of the Bob Carr; Keb’ Mo’ brings the blues to The Plaza Live; and Epcot’s annual paean to flowers and plants comes to a colorful close.

18 STYLE

Urban-inspired fashion is all the rage this spring.

by Marianne Ilunga • photographs by Rafael Tongol

36 WELLNESS

Our writer got a checkup — and a surprise — at Florida Hospital’s new Winter Park Health Assessment facility. by Denise Bates Enos * photographs by Rafael Tongol

72 FLAVOR

Rona reviews Lolailo, a new Spanish restaurant that’s about as authentic as they come. by Rona Gindin • photographs by Rafael Tongol

80 RESTLESS NATIVE

The controversial Common Core standards are making things tougher for kids and their parents.

This is a good thing. by Mike Thomass

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SPECIAL SECTIONS

FEATURE 24 OUR TOP 10 MAIN STREETS Central Florida offers a host of hot spots in the smaller cities and urban districts that surround downtown Orlando. Here’s a look at our favorite shopping, sightseeing and entertainment options.

by Michael McLeod and staff • photographs by Rafael Tongol

42 TOP DOCTORS

When physicians or their loved ones get sick, who do they call? Find out by checking out the peerselected roster of Central Florida’s Top Doctors, compiled by Castle Connolly and presented exclusively by Orlando Life.

61 REMODEL ORLANDO

The latest trends in home remodeling include airing it out. by Karen LeBlanc

ABOUT THE COVER: Dr. Cheryl Cotter, an Orlando pediatric otolaryngologist (aka a children’s ear, nose and throat doc), is among Central Florida’s top physicians as rated by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Photograph by Rafael Tongol.

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SUMMER 2014

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from the editor

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Living It Up

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A FEW WELL-CHOSEN WORDS, AND A FEW — WELL, NOT SO MUCH.

andom notes from the word-usage front: I was on a website the other day when I saw that someone in the midst of a heated argument had written: “You can’t just run rough shot over me.”

It seemed a trifle redundant. I don’t care what kind of situation or what caliber we’re talking about here. It’s rough, being shot.

Of course, what the person actually meant to say was “roughshod,” which is a somewhat anachronistic reference to a particular way of shoeing horses with nails that protrude, giving the animals better traction on rough terrain.

If you were actually run over by horses that were roughshod — well, let’s just say that, come to think of it, given a choice, I’d rather be rough shot.

I love running across such malapropisms, as they’re called. I also love euphemisms. Well, not love. Hate. Well, not hate. Let’s just call it jaded fascination. Be they examples of hypocrisy, denial, manipulation, phony politeness, outright lies or all of the above, I mentally collect and label them, like so many icky creatures suspended in formaldehyde jars.

For a while there my favorite, filed under phony politeness, was, “We decided to go in another direction,” which is often used by employers in the place of, “You blew the interview, and your resumé stinks.”

I ran across an even better euphemism last month as I was watching a documentary during Enzian’s delightful Florida Film Festival. It was about a man who runs a cryogenic clinic — one of those places where people arrange to have themselves frozen when they die in hopes that everything will be so peachy-keen in the future that total strangers will have nothing better to do than to thaw them out, cure them of whatever it was that killed them, then throw a big party and get them started on a whole new wonderful life.

I have to admit I liked the motto for the clinic: “Never Say Die.” True to that slogan was the euphemism the cryogenics specialist used to describe the condition of his frozen-stiff clients. He called them “metabolically challenged.”

On that cheerful note, I wish everybody a healthy, happy summer. Enjoy it. Embrace it. Life is, yes, short. It’s part of our job to track down fun things for you to do, so take advantage of some of the activities we point out in this month’s story about all of the attractions we tend to overlook in the communities that surround Orlando.

With our new publishing schedule, we will be taking a two-month break. Our next issue is August. See you then.

Michael McLeod Editor in Chief mmcleod@orlando-life.com

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Take Note What’s SOCIAL

Follow us on twitter: @Orlando-LifeMag and Facebook at: facebook.com/orlandolifemagazine. We’re on Google+ and Pinterest too: pinterest.com/orlandolife/.

What’s ONLINE Check out our expanded listing of arts organizations and their schedules of events for the upcoming season. Plus, because of the length of this issue’s Top Doctor list, we moved People and Places With Paula online. Look for her roundup of great galas and photography at our website, orlando-life.com.

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What you CAN DO See if you can find your way to Don’t Tell Anyone, a quiet speakeasy club at 101 South Eola Drive (the entrance is actually on Church Street). Reservations are required for the VIP-style bar, which specializes in gangster-themed cocktails.

What’s ON DECK We’ll have a profile of a local media celebrity with an old-school style, plus a great travel recommendation and a heartwarming story about health and fitness

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LIMELIGHT

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A Noteworthy Fest FUN, FUNKY FRINGE GOES IN FOR A TUNE-UP.

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f you like the sound of music, you’ll have

a chance to enjoy it in an unexpected setting: the 23rd Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, set for May 14-27 at Loch Haven Park.

According to Fringe producer Michael Marinaccio, there’s an unmistakable uptick in tune-filled productions on this year’s schedule.

The musicals range from All Shook Up: A Rockabilly Revival to a Hunger Games spoof called Hungry! The Musical.

Add to that two other song-filled offerings with similar names but obviously different themes —The Real 50 Shades of Gray (Hair) and Fifty Shades of Gay: The Musical. Then factor in Alice Rocks Wonderland, a familyfriendly songfest; Bare: A Pop Opera, set in a Catholic boarding school; The British Invasion, which features songs by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits and others; and Liquid Courage, billed as the world’s first DIY musical.

And that’s not all, folks: Among the dozen or so others are a pair of horror-tinged musicals, Frankenchrist: The Musical! and Jekyll n’ Hyde: A Rap Musical.

But musicals aren’t the whole story at the always-eclectic festival, which boasts nearly 100 ticketed productions and about that many free ones this year.

Since much of the Fringe takes place in Loch Haven’s Orlando Shakespeare Theater, it seems appropriate that at least three of this year’s productions reference the immortal playwright.

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This year’s Fringe has its usual eclectic assortment of offerings. Facing page: Flight: A Crane’s Story ; left: Mark Twain’s Is Shakespeare Dead? ; bottom: Oyster Boy.

Breakneck Pace! is exactly what it sounds like, while Mark Twain’s Is Shakespeare Dead? is an adaptation of the iconic American author’s comic questioning of the true authorship of the plays attributed to the Bard. Then there’s My Brooklyn Hamlet: A Meshugenah True Story, described as a “New York story with an unforgettable Shakespearean twist.”

Among the many productions that will honor the Fringe’s famous “100 percent uncensored spirit” are Glory Days, a coming-of-age tale of high-school heroes; Exploring Her Kinkdom, a young suburban woman’s trip through a dark subculture; Bite, a tale of dentists and dominatrixes; and Cocktales & Conversations, one of several of this year’s improv-comedy shows.

The mixed bag that is the Fringe also includes Flight: A Crane’s Story, an impressionistic, environmentally themed and puppet-propelled production conceived and performed by Orlando’s Heather Henson (daughter of Muppeteer Jim Henson).

In addition, there are two notable dark comedies: Something’s Weird in Weeki Wachee, featuring Orlando favorites Elizabeth T. Murff and Peg O’Keef as “faded” mermaids with a secret, and Oyster Boy, based on a short story by filmmaker Tim Burton.

“It is super-adorable and fun and smart,” says Marinaccio of the Burton-based production, to be performed by the U.K.’s Haste Theatre.

It isn’t quite a musical, but it does include what’s billed as “a very naughty barbershop quartet.”

Why — on so many levels — am I not surprised?

Visit orlandofringe.org for more information. n Jay Boyar, arts editor of Orlando Life, has written about film and travel for the Orlando Sentinel and numerous other newspapers. He’s the author of Films to Go: 100 Memorable Movies for Travelers & Others and a contributor to Reel Romance: The Lovers’ Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies.

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Parking at the Fringe?

It’s a Lot to Ask For Parking at the Fringe Festival is free. All you have to do is find a space, which can be a formidable challenge.

“It’s the biggest complaint that we get,” says Michael Marinaccio, producer of the Fringe. But at this year’s festival, he promises things will be different.

He’s arranged for two nearby lots to offer free parking in addition to the usually packed lots in the Loch Haven complex.

Those off-site locations are Magruder Eye Institute at 1911 N. Mills Ave. and Winter Park Urology Associates at 1812 N. Mills Ave. Just what the doctor ordered.

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LIMELIGHT

plan on it Mingled Visions: Images From The North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis

May 2-Oct. 5 Mennello Museum of American Art

Titled Mingled Visions, the exhibition from the Dubuque Museum of Art features 40 original photogravures by ethnologist and photographer Edward S. Curtis.

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With worldwide album sales topping 26 million, the popular international quartet — hailing from France, Spain, Switzerland and the U.S. — visits the Hard Rock to sing “The Greatest Songs Of Broadway.”

In Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy, a Hollywood film crew’s arrival on a remote Irish island gives a crippled orphan the chance to escape to a new life.

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Giuseppe Verdi’s most popular masterpiece is performed as a fully staged opera, but with one interesting twist: The Orlando Philharmonic, conducted

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Cher and Cher Alike at the Amway Center ly clad songstress performs in Orlando May 16 — the same month she turns 68 — at the Amway Center as part of her Dressed to Kill tour.

Expect her to be outfitted accordingly, though not by Bob Mackie, her costume designer since the early 1970s.

Mackie wasn’t involved in creating her 20 “looks” for the tour — a development that recently made headlines when the throaty songbird tweeted her disappointment. (“I’m crying.”)

Safe to say the indomitable entertainer will get over it, particularly given the longtime friend she’s bringing along with her: Cyndi Lauper.

The tour dovetails with Cher’s landmark 25th studio album, Closer to the Truth, a dance-pop record that debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Fans can expect to find a mix of new and old during the show, with a set list ranging from “If I Could Turn Back Time” to the diva’s new feminist anthem, “Woman’s World.”

Born Cheryl Sarkisian, Cher has been so many things — pop singer, fashion plate, TV star, movie actress — that she seems to have lived several lives in one. But the opinionated celeb refuses to think of her-

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“I’m not a role model, nor have I ever tried to be a role model,” Cher once said. “The only thing about me as a role model is I’ve managed to stay here and be working and survive.”

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Turning a successful movie into an equally suc-

cessful play usually boils down to capturing the spirit of the original, which can be especially tricky when the spirit you’re talking about is, well, just that. A spirit.

Such is the challenge with Ghost, The Musical, which materializes at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre May 13 for a sixday run as part of the Broadway Across America series.

The play has the same writer (Bruce Joel Rubin) as the Oscar-winning 1990 film, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, about a bank exec who’s murdered but returns as a ghost to protect his sweetheart from the bad guys.

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the movie: It takes a lot more than a couple of dry ice buckets offstage to pull off those other-worldly visitations.

For all the back-screen projections, holograms and special lighting effects involved in the show, audience members might just think they’ve taken the wrong exit off I-4 and wound up on a theme park ride.

“Unchained Melody,” the movie’s trademark soundtrack tear-jerker, is used liberally during the show. Lyrics and melody for other songs were written by Rubin, Dave Steward and Glen Ballard, best known for co-writing and producing Alanis Morissette’s hit album, Jagged Little Pill.

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Floral Finale at Epcot

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Last call for a Piggylicious Bacon Cupcake!

That’s one of the attractions at the ongoing Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which ends May 18.

And you thought it was all about towering vegetative images of Mickey and Minnie.

(You might want to hide that cupcake in deference to Miss Piggy, who sits aside Kermit in one of this year’s leafy additions.)

Though the showcases of the festival are the elaborate topiaries and gardens, Disney always adds special attractions to its menu as well. And the cupcake — topped with a maple frosting — has been the most popular.

It’s available at the Outdoor Smokehouse in the American Adventure Pavilion.

Another new dish is the Orange Blossom Macaron, adorned with chocolate ganache, from the Fleur de Lys Outdoor Kitchen in France.

There’s musical accompaniment for the floral showcase, too, with three groups yet to play as part of the Flower Power Concert Series: Starship, with Mickey Thomas, May 2-4; Chubby Checker & The Wildcats, May 9-11; and The Alan Parsons Live Project, May 16-18.

The Festival Center in Future World is the hub for gardening fanatics seeking tips, with a daily slate of activities including Planting Pointers, Ask an Expert and Designers’ Stage Presented by HGTV. Visit disneyworld.disney.go.com for more information.

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Keb’ Mo’ Is Better Than Ever At Bringing the Blues to O’do

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It’s easy enough to get a sense of the musical

reach of singer, guitarist and songwriter Keb’ Mo.’ Just check out the company he keeps.

He has recorded with blues violinist Papa John Creach and jammed with both virtuoso rock guitarist Albert “Master of the Telecaster” Collins and Big Joe Turner of “Shake, Rattle & Roll” fame. He’s also one of several musicians — including Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley and Bonnie Raitt — chosen to record songs for the recently released Jackson Browne tribute LP. Most importantly, he can trace his musical bloodlines, not to mention two of his three Grammys, to albums featuring the mid1930s songs of Robert Johnson, the seminal Mississippi Delta blues musician whose

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skills were such that some folks said he made a deal with the devil to acquire them.

Keb’ Mo’ — it’s a contraction of his given name, Kevin Moore — will perform at The Plaza Live June 6. His current tour coincides with the release of BLUESAmericana, an album that reflects his embrace of funk, R&B, Dixieland and Delta blues.

“I’ve always played different things,” he said recently, en route to a tour date in Connecticut. “If you’re in a cover band, you’re playing all these different types of genres.

You’re not restricted to what you’re going to do, so why should I be restricted as a recording artist? But that’s what I do. I like all that stuff, too. I like cheap chords. I like expensive chords. And I love the blues.”

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Chic in the City styling by Marianne Ilunga photographs by Rafael Tongol hair and makeup by Elsie Knab

On a backstreet at Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village, Mariah Vos of BMG models looks bedazzling in a multicolor dress

by Rebecca Minkoff, $368. She also wears a jean vest by Rag & Bone, $270; a pink and gold blazer by L’Agence, $450; a yellow necklace by Nest, $375; a leather backpack by Proenza Schouler, $2,150; and gladiator sandals by Stuart Weitzman, $398. All are from Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia.

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Mariah wears a white blouse with a denim collar, $1,035; a striped maxi skirt, $1,280; a brown leather cuff, $245; a gray multiple-strand bracelet, $1,465; and an oversized glitter wristlet, $2,645; all by Brunello Cucinelli. The sandals are by Stuart Weitzman, $365. All are from Neiman Marcus, The Mall at Millenia.

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Opposite page: Mariahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skinny jeans, $179, are by Paige; and her cropped sweater, $395, by Rebecca Taylor. Her sunglasses are by Ray Ban, $160; and her rose-gold necklace, $148; drop earrings; $78; bracelet, $128; and two rings, $58 each; are all by Marc By Marc Jacobs. All are from Nordstrom, The Florida Mall.

Mariahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pink linen shorts, $138, and matching blazer, $278, are both by Joie. Her crop top is by Astr, $62; while her pearl bow bracelet, $98; statement necklace, $98; flower bangle, $78; and flower earrings, $58; are all by Kate Spade. Her black hat is by Collection Eighteen, $20. All are from Nordstrom, The Florida Mall.

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Mariah wears an Alice + Oliver

by Stacey Bendet leather crop top, $396; and a full white skirt by Robert Rodriguez, $295. Her white heels are by Giuseppe Zanotti, $845; while her gold cuff, $385; and gold ring, $185; are by José & María Barrera. Her geometric cuff, $495; and dangle earrings, $295; are by Oscar de la Renta.

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Mariahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgette dress, $3,490; silver and leather statement necklace, $2,795; and patent leather cat booties $795; are all by Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. All are from Saint Laurent, The Mall at Millenia.

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MAIN STREETS EACH ONE MARCHES TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER.

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Quaint and quirky downtown Winter Garden is an ideal setting for such events as the annual BikeFest. It’s also home to the historic Garden Theatre, a renovated movie house that hosts an array of live performances.

Photographs by Rafael Tongol

on’t get us wrong. We’re thrilled with the latest bells and whistles at the theme parks. We’re happy with the lively

options emerging in a resurgent downtown Orlando. But it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhoods, too.

Each of the 10 Central Florida locales we’ve selected here offers its own main-street mix of dining, shopping, sightseeing and entertainment — not to mention the occasional amusing oddity, from a sociable pig to 14-karat marshmallows.

We start with five suburban entertainment districts and work our way counterclockwise around Orlando’s circumference. Then we move in closer to take a look at five lively neighborhoods inside the city’s corporate boundaries. Because of space constraints, this time around we didn’t cover Audubon Park, College Park, Downtown South (dubbed SoDo) and, further afield, delightful Deland. We promise to spotlight them in future issues.

Many of these places have been undergoing dramatic transformations that might surprise you. The themepark divas may hog the spotlight in these parts, but the chorus has plenty to offer, too.

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PARK AVENUE, WINTER PARK Checklist of Charming.

A couple of years back, The New York Times sent a correspondent to Orlando to compile a must-see list. Of the 11 places she chose to write about, five were in Winter Park.

Who could blame her? The place is a checklist of charming. Scenic lakes? A wellcurried park that hosts fashion shows and art festivals? A signature thoroughfare stocked with trendy restaurants and classy boutiques?

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Check, check and check.

Founded as a resort community in the late 19th century, the city is the epitome of easygoing elegance.

One quick way to take it all in is via the Scenic Boat Tour, which offers views of lush landscapes and magnificent mansions on Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes and the picturesque canals that connect them.

But there’s no topping a leisurely expedition along Park Avenue.

You can warm up with a one-hour walking tour of beautiful Rollins College at the avenue’s northern end. It starts at Mills Lawn and ends at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, where admission is free for the time being.

Or begin from the other direction at the Morse Museum of American Art, which is permanently aglow with a world-class col-

lection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s art deco stained glass, much of it ensconced in a wondrous gallery evoking his lost mansion, Laurelton Hall.

Park Avenue stretches out between those two classy bookends. The avenue faces Central Park, with its rose gardens, fountain and a brand-new train station shared by Amtrak and the region’s new commuter service, SunRail. Every March the park is overtaken by the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, one of the largest such festivals in the Southeast.

On Saturdays there’s the Winter Park Farmers’ Market, part of which is inside a historic building that once served as the city’s train station. Now the building is home to the Winter Park History Museum.

When people around here say, “Let’s dine on the avenue,” they mean it literally. There are, at last count, 28 places where you can enjoy your meal alfresco. Many of those establishments overlook the park. If you think your dog would enjoy the view, no problem: The avenue is traditionally hospitable to pets.

An after-dinner stroll takes you past tempting specialty shops ranging from Peterbrooke Chocolatier to Cigarz on Park.

Nestled among them are numerous elegant boutiques, one of which has a name we’ve always loved: Be On Park. As in: Where else would you possibly want to be?

Even the humblest forms of sustenance can’t help but take on airs within the environs of Central Florida’s toniest town. For example: marshmallows whose flavors range from rose raspberry to Guinness to a gold champagne number dipped in 14-karat, edible gold.

Made locally by a company called Wondermade, these posh confections have been spotted at Williams-Sonoma, Rifle Paper Co. and Sassafras Sweet Shoppe.

Upgrades to that lowly lunch-box staple, the grilled cheese sandwich, are also available. Toasted, on Aloma Avenue, specializes in a variety of chi-chi cheese creations such as the artisan-bread toasted vegan truffle melt with truffle oil, arugula, and fresh ground pepper.

That’s how they roll in the 32789.

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One of Park Avenue’s signature buildings is the Colony Theater, now a retail hub. The classic sign remains intact.

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Nestled adjacent to Lake Monroe, at the headwaters of the St. Johns River, Sanford was the point of entry for many of Central Florida’s earliest settlers. The city was eventually supplanted by upstart Orlando, but its rejuvenated downtown offers an intriguing Old Florida ambiance.

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Old Florida Funky.

Drive another 20 minutes up I-4 and you’ll encounter a city that could be taken for an Old Florida version of Winter Park.

Sanford’s bell-cow attraction is its historic district. It’s bisected by First Street, a brickpaved thoroughfare that leads past shops and restaurants en route to Lake Monroe, at the headwaters of the St. Johns River. There, a long, paved walkway hugs the shoreline.

Further up First Street, there’s the Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery, which sponsors a nostalgic yearly festival of Halloweenthemed folk art. The gallery features an array of inventive, homespun artistry year-round.

It’s hard to find a real, old-fashioned bookstore these days, which is why you’ll get a literary lift at Maya Books & Music.

Proprietor Yvette Comeau’s agreeably musty enclave boasts a bank of old-fashioned transoms and floor-to-ceiling stacks.

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lerbach’s Willow Tree Café, family-owned and brimming with oom-pah music, gemütlichkeit and authentic German food.

Watering holes include The Imperial at Washburn Imports, cousin to an Orlando establishment near Lake Ivanhoe. It’s part furniture store, part bar, with a dozen or more craft brews on draft. Other barhopping options include the sophisticated Jason’s Martini Bar; West End Trading Company; Little Fish, Big Pond; The Alley; Bad Monkey Tavern; and Fat Rat’s Lounge.

Sanford is also home to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The gardens include 100 shady, tropical acres, while the zoo offers a herpetarium that houses the largest collection of venomous snakes in the Southeast.

As for transportation, we have two tips.

Try a trip aboard an authentic stern-wheel paddleboat. The Rivership Barbara Lee features three- to four-hour dinner cruises, with live music and the occasional manatee visitation.

And bear in mind that the city’s mellow ambiance even extends to Orlando Sanford International Airport, where coming and going is considerably more laid-back than it is at high-volume Orlando International Airport.

DONNELLY STREET, MOUNT DORA Seek an Antique.

Mount Dora rises above it all. The picturesque Lake County city is built on a plateau that soars 184 feet above sea level — positively mountainous by Florida standards.

A popular early settler lent her name to both the city and a lovely lake where you can take boat tours offered by Rusty Anchor and CraigCat. The tours extend into the shady, cypresslined Dora Canal, a mile-long sanctuary for egrets, ospreys, herons and various other indigenous critters.

Once billed as the Antique Capital of Florida, Mount Dora has broadened its appeal and evolved into a festival destination.

Donnelly Street and the thoroughfares that surround it are invaded by enthusiasts of various stripes throughout the year.

May is no exception: the inaugural Mount Dora Paddle Fest, featuring eco-tours and kayak racing, is May 2-4. The Mount Dora ORLANDO LIFE

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Blues ’n Groove Weekend, held May 1618, brings the Pat Travers Band to town.

The remainder of the calendar includes the Mount Dora Arts Festival in February; the Mount Dora Spring Collectibles and Crafts Show in March; and the 40th annual Bicycle Festival and the Mount Dora Fall Craft Fair in October.

The Mount Dora Center for the Arts offers auctions, gallery exhibitions and educational programs. The recently renovated Mount Dora Community Building encompasses an intimate performing arts center that hosts plays and concerts.

Check out an assortment of Mount Dora restaurants via the Taste of Our Town, hosted every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are $49 and cover tastings at a halfdozen eateries.

At Copacabana Cuban Café, try the pork pernil with plantains, rice and beans for under $15. Judy Owens at Cupcake Delights makes her own cupcakes and donuts fresh every day and closes when they’re sold out.

You can enjoy a delicious crêpe or chicken, brie, cranberry and walnut salad outside at Cecile’s French Corner. Then go to Pisces Rising, where you can sip cocktails on the deck while watching the sun set. Bib28

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liophiles will love dinner at Goblin Market, where the walls are lined with books.

PLANT STREET, WINTER GARDEN Orange Blossom Special.

Need to stock up on insecticides? Get a bottle of Tail & Mane shampoo for your horses or a 50-pound bag of feed for your catfish farm? Try Winter Garden Feed & Seed.

With any luck, you may have a chance to share a moment with Pinkie, the neighborly pet pig who enjoys free run of the store.

Then you can head for the Winter Garden Theatre, where former Orlando Fringe Festival producer Beth Marshall has been staging cutting-edge plays, such as a recent production of 33 Variations, an unflinching examination of a dying musicologist who is obsessed with Beethoven’s creative process.

Popcorn and M&M’s were being served in the lobby during the show, just across from a cautionary sign that read: “Mild Language.

Partial Nudity.”

So there you are: an edgy modern drama next to a feed store that dates back to the 1940s.

That’s how it goes these days on historic Plant Street. It’s the kind of place where you can either order a custom martini at a sleek new watering hole such as Pilar’s Martini Bar or climb aboard a vintage tractor at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum to channel your inner farmer.

Speaking of which, it was big news when the Winter Garden Farmers Market won an America’s Favorite award from America’s Farmland Trust a couple of years back.

Around that same time, food critics began raving about restaurants such as The Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel, where you can savor the likes of foie gras, terrine with over-toasted brioche and apricot balsamic gastrique.

Then there’s the fire-grilled filet with celery root and potato purée at Thai Blossom, or the seared tuna and homemade soup at the Moon Cricket Café.

On weekends, The Cannonball Express, a restored 1907 steam-powered locomotive, makes 8-mile passenger runs between Ocoee and Winter Garden ($20 adults, $15 for children 4 to 12). You can also bike into town: The West Orange Trail runs straight

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Mount Dora was once known primarily for its antique shops. The charming city is still a draw for antiques aficionados, but in recent years it’s also become known for major outdoors events. The granddaddy of them all is the Mount Dora Arts Festival.

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The critically acclaimed Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel occupies a circa-1920s building in downtown Winter Garden.

Nearby, Centennial Plaza hosts free Friday-night concerts.

through the broad median of Plant Street, where locals gather in conversational clusters beneath bucolic cupolas.

But these days you’re just as likely to encounter either the theater crowd or the film devotees drawn to the annual Starlight Film Festival, which celebrates inventive, microbudget productions.

And all the while, the future is knocking at the door, most recently in the form of a planned $2 million microbrewery and artisan market, to be built further up Plant Street.

TOWN SQUARE, CELEBRATION Photographs by Rafael Tongol

Masterfully Planned.

There’s no telling how many cracks about The Stepford Wives the town of Celebration has been subjected to, particularly during its early years of development by the Disney Company.

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ebration has its own quirky but genuine personality, a bit of a lived-in look and a few attractions you’d be foolish to overlook.

One of them is the 20-plus miles of broad walking and cycling paths that wind through the woods and around its lakes.

The trail network alone is worth a visit.

By day, turtles and small gators sun on the

banks of the lakes. At dusk, deer emerge from the fringes of the woods. On moonlit nights, owls call out across the treetops, marking their territories.

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Celebration’s picture-perfect commercial and retail district is surrounded by a 20mile network of trails that wind through the woods around the lakes.

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IVANHOE VILLAGE Call it the Ivanhood.

The Great American Pie Festival features a never-ending pie buffet. The Sci-Fi 4th of July combines a MegaCon-style event with movie-themed costume contests and fireworks set to a sci-fi soundtrack. And during the holidays, a periodic Now Snowing event sprinkles faux snow across the square.

You still calling it Antique Row? Haven’t been down there lately, have you?

It’s been years since a cluster of antique stores was the mainstay of a small commercial district on Orange Avenue, just across from Lake Ivanhoe.

After most of the stores died out for lack of business, a nonprofit organization set out to revitalize the area — introducing a new moniker, recruiting new blood and debuting new events.

And all of a sudden it’s working. Ivanhoe Village — locals have taken to calling it “The Ivanhood” — is the active volcano among Orlando’s neighborhoods, bubbling over with creative types, young entrepreneurs and a gritty, artsy, Southern SoHo sort of vibe.

On Orange Avenue, a ramshackle warehouse that had been used to store unsold antiques is now The Lucky Lure, an open-air pub that is wedged, and we do mean wedged, in between the train tracks and the traffic on Orange Avenue.

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comfortable, lived-in feeling of a well-worn (but meticulously maintained) pair of slippers. Around Christmas time, along one elaborately festooned street (Jeater Bend Drive), you can tune into a radio station that plays holiday music coordinated to the light displays at each house.

But most visitors won’t venture any further than the shops and restaurants of the Celebration Town Center, where, yes, it does make sense to call upon your themepark savvy. For example, if you don’t care for large crowds and long waits, be shrewd about your timing.

It can be tough to get a table on weekends at the Columbia Restaurant, so you might want to schedule a weeknight stop for the likes of mojitos, Spanish bean soup, and vintage family-recipe dishes such as the paella a la Valenciana and the snapper Alicante.

Any pasta not made in house is imported from Italy at Café D’Antonio. For homespun fare, try the Market Street Café and order the turkey burger with cranberry slaw on a warm toasted bun with a side of whipped potatoes.

Shops such as Enchanted Boutique and Once Upon a Time are mainly family- and child-oriented. So, for that matter, are most of the annual community celebrations.

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ing at the bar when a train rumbles by, the vibrations coming up through the concrete floor will provide you with a relaxing foot massage.

And if, by chance, the train passes as you’re drinking or dining at The Hammered Lamb, another new establishment just up the street, you’ll be served a free “train shot” of huckleberry-blueberry vodka.

Yay, train! Raise a toast to it. The merchants surely do: They know that the SunRail train makes a stop at Ivanhoe Village.

Just across the tracks on Alden Street, a large warehouse has been converted into artists’ studios, while another, smaller building — once a pay station for railroad employees — is now headquarters for the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.

Next door is a storage shed no bigger than a two-car garage, now home to The Thirsty Topher, a wine and craft-beer pub that opened in November. Much to the astonishment of its owners, Jason Perez and Ron DiDonato, within three months it was brimming over with a well-dressed, wall-to-wall clientele.

Of course, the close quarters are due in part to the fact that the bar itself takes up about half of the space. Measuring 36 feet long by 4 feet wide, it was crafted from a single, center-cut, practically prehistoric plank of virgin cypress.

Right around the corner on Virginia Street, a building that was once a yoga studio has been converted into The Venue, a small performance space where Fringe Festival productions — those that overflow from the venues in neighboring Loch Haven Park — are being staged. The coowner, Blue Star, is a performance artist in her own right.

Just up the block is another new business, this one relocated from Key West, which has already established itself as one of the top tapas places in town: Santiago’s Bodega.

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Jason Perez and Ron DiDonato run The Thirsty Topher, which has emerged as one of the Ivanhoe District’s most popular hangouts.

atre Downtown, Boom Art, The White Wolf Café, Nora’s Lake Ivanhoe Wine & Cigars and The Imperial Wine Room at Washburn Imports — a combination antique store/pub that was aptly described by a recent visitor as “a great place to chill and look at rich people’s future antiques.”

The Ivanhood is not only livelier than you might think, but bigger. Its boundaries include the Orlando Chamber of Commerce headquarters in one direction and Florida

Hospital’s sprawling campus in another.

Despite its laid-back vibe, the neighborhood is in a big hurry at least once a year: A street party known as Jingle Eve is always staged the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Last year, the neighborhood’s beleaguered but still most recognizable landmark was the guest of honor. The “Seasons Greetings” sign atop the former Orlando Utilities Commission power plant, built in 1923, was illuminated for the first time in two decades.

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At Banana’s Diner in the Mills/50 District, you can enjoy a Sunday gospel brunch unlike anything the Baptists are likely to sponsor.

A Character Actor.

The name of this unpretentious, T-shaped district refers to its biggest intersection, Colonial Drive (State Road 50) and Mills Avenue.

No one has ever accused either of those thoroughfares of being scenic. That’s changing somewhat, thanks to a public art initiative along Mills, landscaping touches here and there, and the addition of a new residential/business development. Just next door to it is a shopping plaza that includes a First Watch and a Fresh Market.

But still, the neighborhood is not and never will be a star. It’s a character actor: Its appeal isn’t glamour, but range.

You say you’re into fine wines? There’s a lovely selection and a series of tasting events at the Quantum Leap Winery. A fan of fine photography? Check out Snap! Space, the new art studio on Colonial. Looking to load up on ammo and head out to the firing range? For you we have Buffalo Bill’s Shooting Store.

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THE MILK DISTRICT On the Moooove.

A few decades ago, this place was scattered with cow pies. Now all that remains of those watch-your-step days is the name of the district, as well as the 60-year-old T.G. Lee Dairy plant at its center.

The dairy plant, built by Thomas Gilbert Lee on land where cows were once pastured, is not the only historic establishment in the Milk District. Colonial Lanes, a 32-lane bowling alley, and Beefy King, an iconic sandwich shop, have both been around longer than Walt Disney World. That makes them ancient by Orlando standards.

But it’s really in the past five to 10 years that the district, which extends north to Colonial Drive, south to South Street, east to Primrose Drive and west to Bumby Avenue, has come into its own.

Many of the businesses here cater to the young and adventurous. A string of pubs across from the dairy draws crowds every night, but particularly on Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Night. Yes, the pubs allow pa-

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Like to rock? The unofficial local headquarters for Orlando’s extremely well-developed indie band scene is Will’s Pub. Like to run? Bet you know who Betsy Hughes is. She has found exactly the right shoes for who knows how many fitness buffs at the best shoe store in town for runners: Track Shack.

Have a hobby? We might run into you at Colonial Photo & Hobby, which specializes in model railroading, science-oriented gadgets and photography. Prefer your eggs over easy and served up by a drag queen?

We’ll see you at Banana’s Diner.

Truth is, if you mention to most people how diverse Mills/50 is, there is a good chance they’ll assume you’re talking about its plethora of Asian restaurants.

There’s Yum-mi, which specializes in Vietnamese subs, called banh mi. Pho 88 is for lovers of noodle soup. Dong A Imports and Dong A Market specialize in imported Asian goods and groceries. Little Saigon is a great place for families, with a multipage menu of traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Community events reflect the diversity that reigns year-round here. Mills/50 celebrations include both a Twelve Pubs of Christmas Bar Crawl and a Chinese New Year Parade.

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The Milk District’s Plaza Live offers one of the most eclectic assortments of live performances you’re likely to see anywhere in the country.

trons to bring in their food-truck purchases.

Just down the street are the Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar, Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria, Day Paws Doggie Daycare, Retro Records and The Book Worm, which both sells and buys used books. Kyle’s Bike Shop is nearby, along with a new gathering place for over-the-top fitness fanatics, CrossFit Milk District.

And while Orlando’s soon-to-open Performing Arts Center is drawing plenty of attention a couple of miles away, The Plaza Live, originally constructed in 1963, is undergoing an ambitious renovation under its new owner, the Orlando Philharmonic.

The Phil’s new office and performing space was once a movie house, aptly dubbed The Rocking Chair Theater because of the distinctive front-porch springiness of its seats.

Starting this summer the venue will begin hosting performances by the Phil, while continuing to showcase an eclectic mix of rock, folk, country and alternative musicians as well as the occasional stand-up comedian.

For performers of another ilk, there’s a colorful venue a couple of blocks away, Revolution Nightclub, which features female impersonators.

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and co-owner, Trina Gregory-Propst, has a strong incentive for making every bite of her sweet treats count: She dropped nearly 200 pounds after gastric-bypass surgery several years ago, keeping the weight off by limiting herself to seven bites per meal.

Her snug little bakery also offers a few hearty lunch items, such as soup, frittatas and chicken pot pie. Stock up on cakes and cookies, and hope she’ll have Faux-reos — housemade Oreos — the day you visit.

THORNTON PARK The Heart of O’Town.

Its precise boundaries are a bit unclear, but most Orlandoans will tell you that if you’re within a few blocks of the southern or eastern shores of Lake Eola, you’re in Thornton Park.

This shady, largely residential slice of downtown is surely the most walker-friendly of any Central Florida neighborhood, in part because of its proximity to popular civic centerpiece Lake Eola Park — recently made even more inviting by the addition of worldclass public art.

Thornton Park’s appeal is such that it is reproducing — spawning a subdistrict of its own dubbed the “South Eola District,” as in south of Lake Eola. That area includes several trendy restaurants and one of Central Florida’s up-and-coming entertainment venues, The Abbey.

But Thornton Park’s true geographical center might be the corner of Summerlin and Central avenues, one block east of the lake.

From there you’re within a three-minute stroll of more than a dozen places to eat, drink, snack or sip coffee. You’ll also find a spa, a gallery, a B&B and a handful of boutiques and salons.

If it’s Sunday, that three-minute radius also boasts a farmers market at the southeast corner of Lake Eola Park. And if it’s the second Thursday of the month, $10 buys you one of the best deals in town: the Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine + Art Crawl.

Armed with a wristband and a wine glass, you’ll have carte blanche entry into establishments ranging from the Iza Tapas Bar & Restaurant and Be Boutique to Falcon’s Bar & Gallery, Salon W and The Spa of Thornton Park.

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Burton’s Bar. It’s a genuine and proud “dive bar” that only recently banned smoking indoors. (Its outside tables are very popular.)

Across the way, near the Benjamin French Bakery Café, is one of the city’s newest drinking establishments, RAW Juicing and Detox. Instead of alcohol you have a choice of organic raw juice blends “full of pure and unaltered vitamins and minerals the way nature intended.”

Sounds like the perfect hangover remedy for overindulgent Burton’s patrons.

RESTAURANT ROW Love at First Bite.

This one is a culinary Main Street. You won’t find it on any official map. The name itself was invented in the early 2000s by Scott Joseph, longtime restaurant critic for the Orlando Sentinel and now a food blogger.

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area prospered and new ones appeared, he broadened the term — and who are we argue, since it’s his coinage — to encompass other restaurants on Sand Lake and nearby on Turkey Lake Road and Dr. Phillips Boulevard.

Joseph, who only includes relatively highend restaurants in his count, estimates that there are roughly 60 dining establishments in the area.

Here are 10 of our own recommendations from the Restaurant Row lineup: n Bosphorous. This clone of a Winter Park restaurant features the foods and wines of Turkey. Its puffed up lavash bread is served piping hot and is best enjoyed with the “cold appetizer” spreads. The lamb entrées are particularly good. n Chatham’s Place. Since 1988, this intimate eatery has attracted a steady stream of regulars. The menu is continental; many ingredients are grown in the chef’s organic garden. n Dragonfly. The chic set flocks to this snazzy izakaya restaurant, where small plates of Asian fare are meant to be shared. The daily happy hour, from 5 to 7 p.m., is renowned among locals as an excellent value. n Greek Flame Taverna. Greek food in a warm, unfussy space has been a formula for success for this family-owned spot, where

you’ll find seafood and lamb dishes as well as traditional specialties such as moussaka and pastichio. n Hot Krust Panini Kitchen. This small, independently owned sandwich shop specializes in made-to-order paninis with creative fillings. n Ocean Prime. A favorite dish at this elegant, modern-day supper club is the Chilean sea bass in a champagne truffle sauce.

But the 16-ounce Kansas City strip demands attention, too. n Peperoncino. In-the-know locals frequent this petite Italian restaurant, where the menu changes nightly and the food is ultra fresh. You’ll swoon over the pear pasta pockets. In nice weather, enjoy the outdoor seats. n Saffron. Indian cuisine — classic Southeast Asian dishes and signature items — is served in a snappy, modern space. n The Table. It’s a tiny restaurant with an unusual shtick: It’s open for a special dinner on Friday and Saturday night, when all 22 guests sit at one large table and dine on the same five-course pairing menu. n Vines Grille & Wine Bar. This glitzy, upscale steakhouse is aimed at the convention trade, but excellent live jazz is attracting a growing number of locals. n

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Peperoncino, serving authentic Italian cuisine, is a highlight of Restaurant Row. One of our favorite dishes: cartoccio ai frutti di mare, with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari roasted in parchment paper and served with pasta.

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WELLNESS WPHA’s Herminio Alamo and Tawana DiNardo conducted an array of tests, including lung capacity, during a health assessment for Orlando Life’s Denise Bates Enos.

Here’s to My Health A PERSONAL ASSESSMENT, A SURPRISING RESULT.

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hat do you hate most about going to the doctor? For

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I hate waiting. It rankles me to spend an hour or more in a doctor’s office, thumbing through Clinton-era magazines, when 20 percent or

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less of that time is actually spent in my doctor’s company.

So when I showed up at Florida Hospital’s new Winter Park Health Assessment facility, located near Winter Park Memorial Hospital on Edinburgh Drive, it was a pleasant surprise to find that the WPHA clinic doesn’t even have a waiting room.

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Alamo, a registered nurse with a master’s degree in Health Administration. He was formerly clinical director for Celebration Health Assessment, another Florida Hospital-affiliated program headquartered at Celebration Health.

“So, what did you have for breakfast?” he asked. I thought it was a trick question, since I had been ordered not to eat or drink anything for the 12 hours preceding my appointment.

Turns out, it was a critical question. If I hadn’t fasted as instructed, the results of that day’s blood work could have been compromised.

Good thing I’m a rule-follower. nnn WPHA offers half-day and full-day health assessments that its literature describes as “the ultimate health experience — a comprehensive, convenient and personalized approach to wellness that will inspire you to achieve a higher level of health through wellness living — body, mind and spirit.”

Lofty words indeed, and not the way I would have described previous physical examinations I’d endured. But WPHA is striving to take the old-school checkup to a more comprehensive and patientfriendly level, offering extensive one-on-one time with physicians, fitness and nutritional assessments, on-site labs and imaging technology, and same-day results.

Also available is genomic testing, which uses DNA to identify your risk for various health problems.

WPHA offers several “packages,” each of which bundles an array of evaluations. The Gold and Silver packages, which cost between $3,900 and $5,550, reveal pretty much everything that medical science can discern about your body and how it functions, inside and out, head to toe.

The regimen I chose, the half-day Healthy Heart Package, costs $1,995 and focuses on cardiac issues. But, as I would find, it can reveal problems entirely unrelated to heart health.

There are also three Genomics Packages — Pathway Fit, Cardiac Insight and Healthy Woman — that cost around $500 each. None of these exhaustive evaluations, unfortunately, are covered by insurance.

Like physicians who have adopted concierge-style models for their practices, hospitals are offering more VIP services for which patients pay directly. For years, hospitals have offered so-called “executive” health programs that take one or more days to complete and provide complete medical workups and lifestyle assessments.

But WPHA is looking to expand the market for such services beyond CEOs whose companies are footing the bill. It wants to attract everyday moms and dads who don’t mind investing as much in their health as they might for a really nice watch or a new refrigerator and range.

“Our evaluations are comprehensive and personalized to the individual,” says Alamo, “It’s a unique opportunity to get access to multiple health specialists and experts who collaborate to develop a plan of care specifically for you.”

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what would take many days elsewhere. Here, you get a picture of who you are and what you’re made of and what you need to do to improve.”

That sounded good to me. I’m health-conscious — though by no means obsessive about it — and all too aware that I’m not 20 anymore. Plus, as a reporter I’m all about making decisions based on factual data from credible sources.

So, after correctly answering Alamo’s question — “Uh, I haven’t had anything today” — I was immediately whisked into an examination room to have four vials of blood drawn by Tawana DiNardo, a registered nurse.

That was just the beginning of a battery of tests. DiNardo and Alamo ran me through the basics: blood pressure (high; I have a slight case of “white coat syndrome”), urinalysis, temperature, hearing, vision, height and weight. So far, so good — but then Alamo wanted to measure my waist.

My waist measurement, he explained, could be an indicator of my risk for heart disease. For women, more than 35 inches signals an elevated risk; for men, it’s more than 40 inches. A larger waist size can signal an abundance of visceral fat around the internal organs, which is linked to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Lucky for me, my waist size was comfortably below the danger zone, which took the sting out of learning that my muscle-mass numbers indicated that I wouldn’t be on the cover of Shape magazine anytime soon.

Muscle-mass data came from the InBody 720. Joe Stinson, an exercise physiologist, had me strip down to my sports bra and shorts before standing on the device, which uses electrodes and various frequencies to take a variety of muscular, skeletal and tissue measurements.

It was reassuring to learn that my body mass index (BMI, which measures the ratio of height to weight) was good and that my stats all fell within normal ranges — although my fat-to-muscle ratio clearly indicated that I need to hit the gym more.

That point was driven home when Stinson put me on a treadmill to measure my fitness level. He taped various EKG electrodes to my body to measure my heart rate, and strapped a mask to my face to measure the volume of air expelled and the ratios of oxygen and carbon dioxide contained therein.

What the results revealed wasn’t great. Let’s just say that if my fitness level were an SAT score, no college would be interested in admitting me. Stinson told me that I needed to work harder — and smarter — at the gym, including decreasing the number of repetitions while increasing the amount of weight I was lifting.

Before my humiliation-by-treadmill, I was given a break for breakfast, which I’d pre-ordered from the menu provided when I made the appointment. I chose the fruit cup over the chicken and apple sausage sandwich or breakfast wrap, which earned me a scolding from the nutritionist, Christine Bowling.

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Each of the packages at WPHA includes vision and hearing tests, and the results are reviewed immediately with a physician. work indicated a potassium deficiency, Bowling recommended adding coconut water to my diet. She also suggested that a liquid fishoil supplement could not only promote heart health by lowering my blood pressure and reducing triglycerides, but its anti-inflammatory properties could help with my creaky joints.

The assessment staff kept me pretty busy, but I still needed to talk with the doctor. I’d filled out an extensive form regarding my health history — and that of my family — prior to my appointment. And when I met with Novendstern, it was clear that she’d read it carefully.

We sat together at a table and reviewed it all. She took copious notes and asked me questions about everything from my work to my family to my general outlook on life. She also reviewed with me the results of all testing that had been done prior to her arrival — thanks to the clinic’s proximity to Florida Hospital’s labs, my blood work and urinalysis were completed in just a few hours.

During our chat, there was no sense that I was being rushed. Novendstern, friendly and relaxed, seemed to want to get to know the whole me — not just my internal organs.

That was unusual for a doctor’s visit. But then something even more unusual happened. She asked me if I’d ever had a bone scan for mineral density. When I said no, she sent me down the hall for one in a matter of minutes. The scan wasn’t part of the Healthy Heart package, but my insurance picked up the cost.

A procedure that ordinarily would have required a separate appointment at a later date was accomplished in less than half an hour.

The results came back pretty quickly, too. The unexpected diagnosis: osteoporosis, something I hadn’t planned to worry about for several more decades, at least.

There could be many reasons for osteoporosis, including genetics and low body weight, but for a 52-year-old it’s a sobering diagnosis. Had I not visited WPHA, it might have been years before I’d gotten a scan — years that could have compromised my bones further.

Novendstern, formerly an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Florida Health Science Center, explained the various treatment options available. She also told me that, given the level of osteoporosis present, my current chances of suffering a fracture are less than 2 percent. I can live with that.

Was it worth it? Full disclosure: As a journalist preparing a story, I was offered a complimentary assessment. But even if I had paid out of pocket, I would have considered it money well spent. The osteoporosis diagnosis almost certainly saved me from considerably higher costs — and increasingly serious health issues — in years to come.

Plus, I was reassured by all the things that weren’t found, and inspired to take better care of myself.

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IT’S ALL IN THE GENES WPHA has partnered with Pathway Genomics to offer genetic testing as part of its health-assessment packages.

Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, can determine your vulnerability to certain diseases and detect the precursors to such problems as coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

There are three Genomics Packages offered: n Pathway Fit. Provides information that allows you to optimize exercise, metabolism and energy, and to make more informed decisions about diet and nutrition. n Cardiac Insight. Identifies your risk for certain heartrelated conditions, such as hypertension and heart attack, and offers information on mitigating that risk. n Healthy Woman. Identifies potential health problems, helps to manage post-partum weight loss and identifies genes that influence metabolism and exercise.

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2014 TOP DOCTORS

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Who Should You Trust With Your Health? Let’s Meet Local Physicians Whose Peers Say They’re the Best.

Allergy & Immunology

Jose R. Arias Jr., M.D. Allergy & Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Orlando Regional Medical Center Dana L. Broussard-Perry, M.D. Windermere Allergy & Asthma 8946 Conroy-Windermer Road, Orlando 407-876-1009 Pragnesh H. Patel, M.D. Allergy & Asthma Specialists 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-339-3002 Florida Hospital Altamonte Eugene F. Schwartz, M.D. Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Central Florida 793 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-862-5824 Florida Hospital Orlando

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Luis G. Alvarez, M.D. Orlando Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-1300 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital Roland A. Filart, M.D. Orlando Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-1300 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital 42

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Scott Pollak, M.D. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7151 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte

Cardiovascular Disease Puxiao Cen, M.D. Florida Heart Group 689 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-894-4474 Florida Hospital Orlando

Rupert C. Curry Jr., M.D. Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-894-4474 Florida Hospital Orlando Ronald Domescek, M.D. Orlando Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-1300 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital Francis J. Fahey, M.D. Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave.. Orlando 407-894-4474 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte Scott D. Greenwood, M.D. Orlando Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-1300 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital

Who are the region’s Top Doctors? That depends on who you ask. One excel-

lent source of information is other doctors. Who would they trust to care for a member of their own family? Who has the best reputation among their peers for expertise within their specialty?

The most highly regarded peer-reviewed doctor rating service is Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., which for nearly 25 years has conducted a rigorous, doctor-supervised survey of individual physicians and hospitals across the country.

This year Castle Connolly has chosen Orlando Life as its regional media partner to present the list of Top Doctors in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. The doctors shown are organized by sub-specialty, and presented alphabetically within that sub-specialty.

The information encompasses the doctor’s name, practice name and address as well as a primary hospital affiliation (shown first at the bottom of each listing) and a secondary hospital affiliation (shown second at the bottom of each listing). Hospital affiliations are important to many patients, and have not typically been shown on similar lists appearing in other regional publications.

Of course, no such compilation can be regarded as definitive. There are many excellent doctors in Central Florida whose names do not appear here. What can be said is that the Top Doctors shown on the following pages are highly regarded by other doctors, and have undergone a thorough rigorous screening process before the list was finalized.

Marcos S. Hazday, M.D. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7151 Florida Hospital Orlando M. Carolina Karam-Demori, M.D. Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-351-5384 Orlando Regional Medical Center Prashanta A. Laddu, M.D. Cardiovascular Associates 601 Oak Commons Blvd., Kissimmee 407-846-0626 Osceola Regional Medical Center, Orlando Regional Medical Center Javier Lorenz, M.D. Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee 407-351-5384 Orlando Regional Medical Center Mark Milunski, M.D. Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-894-4474 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte James A. Miner, M.D. Florida Heart Group 1613 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-894-4474 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte Michael A. Nocero Jr., M.D. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7151 Florida Hospital Orlando

William E. Story, M.D. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7151 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte James H. Tarver III, M.D. Orlando Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-1300 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital

Child Neurology

Carl R. Barr, D.O. Florida Child Neurology 615 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-897-3544 Florida Hospital Orlando, T. Denny Sanford Pediatric Center Richard S. Finkel, M.D. Nemours Children’s Clinic 1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando

Andrew S. Taussig, M.D. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7151 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte

Ki Hyeong Lee, M.D. Pediatric Epilepsy Center 615 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-303-8127 Florida Hospital Orlando

Irwin R. Weinstein, M.D. Orlando Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-1300 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital

Lynda C. Pollack, M.D. 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-648-7802 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando

Hall B. Whitworth Jr., M.D. Central Florida Cardiology Group 1745 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7151 Florida Hospital Orlando

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Neil W. Boris, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando Marcial Serrano, M.D. Orlando Health Behavioral Group 455 W. Warren Ave., Longwood 407-262-2220 South Seminole Hospital

Clinical Genetics

Patricia G. Wheeler, M.D. Nemours Children’s Clinic 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Matthew R. Albert, M.D. Center for Colon & Rectal Surgery 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-303-5191 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Florida Hospital Orlando

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2014 TOP DOCTORS

Sam B. Atallah, M.D. Center for Colon & Rectal Surgery 242 Loch Lomond Drive, Winter Park 407-599-9705 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando Thomas B. Blake III, M.D. 331 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-629-5141 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte Samuel DeJesus, M.D. Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando 110 W. Underwood St., Orlando 407-422-3790 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Andrea Ferrara, M.D. Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando 110 W. Underwood St., Orlando 407-422-3790 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Joseph T. Gallagher, M.D. Colon & Rectal Clinic of Orlando 110 W. Underwood St., Orlando 407-422-3790 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital Jacqueline L. Kaiser, M.D. Winter Park Colon & Rectal Specialists 255 N. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park 407-628-1718 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Dermatology

Randall B. Coverman, M.D. 220 N. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-788-8900 Florida Hospital Altamonte Christopher P. Crotty, M.D. Sand Lake Dermatology Center 7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-352-8553 Dean R. Goodless, M.D. 410 Celebration Place, Celebration 407-566-1616 Florida Hospital Celebration Health William J. Grisaitis, M.D. Dermatology Center of Maitland 331 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-644-9030 Michael S. Henner, M.D. Dermatology Group 515 W. S.R. 434, Longwood 407-332-8080 Ronald C. Knipe, M.D. Knipe & Moskowitz Dermatology Clinic 70 W. Gore St., Orlando 407-581-2888 Orlando Regional Medical Center Farooq M. Lateef, M.D. Orlando Dermatology 6000 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando 407-351-1888 Health Central Hospital

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Clifford W. Lober, M.D. 505 W. Oak St., Kissimmee 407-846-7166 Osceola Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hospital Francille M. MacFarland, M.D. Mid-Florida Dermatology Assocsiates 1992 Mizell Ave., Winter Park 407-644-6000 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Steven M. Price, M.D. 300 E. Hazel St., Orlando 407-898-3033 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center Joseph A. Shirer Jr., M.D. Mid-Florida Dermatologists 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee 407-521-3550 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Maxine C. Tabas, M.D. Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 1901 Lee Road, Winter Park 407-647-7300 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte

Diagnostic Radiology

Joseph G. Andriole, M.D. 8816 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando 407-832-0175 Orlando Regional Medical Center Stephen Bravo, M.D. Sand Lake Imaging 9350 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando 407-363-2772 Susan Curry, M.D. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Radiology 1621 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-0822 Lane F. Donnelly, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7128 Nemours Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Mary Kathryn Garrett, M.D. Medical Center Radiology Group 20 W. Kaley St., Orlando 407-423-2581 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Laura Jane Varich, M.D. 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando 407-303-8178 Florida Hospital Orlando

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Kimberley A. Bourne, M.D. Orlando Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists 6150 Metro West Blvd., Orlando 407-293-2150 Penny S. Glickman, M.D. Central Florida Endocrine & Diabetes Consultants 635 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-629-4901 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Wendy C. Huhn, M.D. Diabetes & Endocrine Center of Orlando 3113 Lawton Road, Orlando 407-894-3241 Florida Hospital Orlando Carlos A. Pacheco, M.D. Central Florida Endocrine & Diabetes Consultants 635 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-629-4901 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital East Orlando Victor L. Roberts, M.D. Endocrine Associates of Florida 766 N. Sun Drive, Lake Mary 407-936-3860 Andrew V. Scoma, M.D. 1925 Mizell Ave., Winter Park 407-628-0448 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando

Family Medicine

Richard D. Baxley, M.D. College Park Family Practice 2629 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-246-7001 Florida Hospital Orlando, Osceola Regional Medical Center Bonnie Muzenic Dean, M.D. Family Care Specialists 7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-355-7759 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Carlos F. Dumois, M.D. Center for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Winter Park 407-646-7070 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Alexander Fishberg, M.D. Center for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Orlando 407-646-7747 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Robert Gaynor, D.O. Pine Loch Family Care 2898 S. Osceola Ave., Orlando 407-812-8110 Orlando Regional Medical Center Patrick P. Gonzales, M.D. Southwest Orlando Family Medicine 7400 Docs Grove Circle, Orlando 407-352-9717 Orlando Regional Medical Center Lara Hitchcock, M.D. Hitchcock Health Institute 7932 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-578-3303 Dr. P. Philips Hospital, Phoenicia Center Jennifer Keehbauch, M.D. Center for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Winter Park 407-646-7070 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Joan L. Kidd, M.D. Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd., Orlando 407-261-2957 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Gideon G. Lewis, M.D. 650 N. Wymore Road, Winter Park 407-647-0199 Winter Park Memorial Hospital James W. Louttit, M.D. Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road, Maitland 407-628-4312 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Arsenio A. Mestre, M.D. Physician Associatess of Florida 5540 E. Grant St., Orlando 407-658-8866 Orlando Regional Medical Center James E. Quinn, M.D. North Seminole Family Practice & Sports Medicine 2209 S. French Ave., Sanford, 407-321-4230 Central Florida Regional Hospital John W. Treharne Jr., M.D. Tuscawilla Family Practice 1340 Tuscawilla Road, Winter Springs 407-699-1160 Florida Hospital Altamonte Eddie C. Waldheim Jr., M.D. Maitland Family Practice 402 Lake Howell Road, Maitland 407-628-4312 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Altamonte Scott Warner, D.O. Center for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Winter Park 407-646-7070 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Charles Edward Williams, M.D. 3027 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-678-6466 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando Jane Zivalich, M.D. Physician Associatess of Florida 5540 E. Grant St., Orlando 407-658-8866 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Gastroenterology Robert J. Dorff, M.D. 1925 Mizell Ave., Winter Park 407-629-6644 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando

Samuel A. Giday, M.D. Center for Digestive Health 1817 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-896-1726 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Altamonte Robert H. Hawes, M.D. 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando 407-303-2570 Florida Hospital Orlando Barry R. Katz, M.D. Digestive Disease Consultants of Central Florida 623 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-830-8661 Florida Hospital Altamonte

David H. Lebioda, M.D. Digestive Disease Consultants of Central Florida 623 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-830-8661 Florida Hospital Altamonte Henry Levine, M.D. Center for Digestive Health 1817 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-219-9611 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Orlando Regional Medical Center Alex M. Menendez, M.D. Gastroenterology Specialists of Orlando 100 W. Gore St., Orlando 407-245-3124 Orlando Regional Medical Center Felix A. Navarro Jr., M.D. Gastroenterology & Liver Consultants 1403 Medical Plaza Drive, Sanford 407-322-9530 Central Florida Regional Hospital Sanjay K. Reddy, M.D. Digestive Disease Consultants of Central Florida 623 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-830-8661 Florida Hospital Altamonte, South Seminole Hospital Jaime M. Rivera, M.D. Gastroenterology Associates of Osceola 710 Oaks Commons Blvd., Kissimmee 407-957-3373 Osceola Regional Medical Center William B. Ruderman, M.D. Center for Digestive Health 1817 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-896-1726 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Orlando Regional Medical Center Ira Shafran, M.D. Shafran Gastroenterology Center 701 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-629-8121 Shyam S. Varadarajulu, M.D. Center for Interventional Endoscopy 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando 407-303-2570 Florida Hospital Orlando

Geriatric Medicine

Mariana B. Dangiolo, M.D. Pegasas Health 3400 Quadrangle Blvd., Orlando 407-266-3627 Florida Hospital Orlando Gary G. Lehman, M.D. 2881 S. Bumby Ave., Orlando 407-894-0005 Gynecologic Oncology Robert W. Holloway, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2422 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

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2014 TOP DOCTORS

Veronica Schimp, D.O. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 105 W. Miller St., Orlando 321-841-8393 University of Florida Health

Hand Surgery

Brian K. Barnard, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-2287 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Wadih S. Macksoud, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-236-0404 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center Vikram P. Mehta, M.D. 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary 407-333-4548 South Seminole Hospital George Malcolm White, M.D. Orlando Hand Surgery Associates 801 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-841-2100 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando

Hematology

Ralph Gousse, M.D. Florida Cancer Specialists 601 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-303-2305 Florida Hospital Altamonte Sonalee K. Shroff, M.D. Hematology & Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-5452 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Chad D. Kollas, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-3800 University of Florida Health

Infectious Disease

Carmelo M. Licitra, M.D. Orlando Health Infectious Disease Group 1012 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-423-1039 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando

James J. McClelland, M.D. 2909 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-896-9660 Florida Hospital Orlando Phillip L. Sanchez, M.D. Infectious Disease Care of Central Florida 650 N. Wymore Road, Winter Park 407-644-9002 Florida Hospital East Orlando, Florida Hospital Orlando Mark R. Wallace, M.D. Orlando Health Infectious Disease Group 1012 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 321-841-7750 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Internal Medicine

Donald M. Collins, M.D. 1109 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-843-4251 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Glen F. Davis, M.D. 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary 407-333-2503 Florida Hospital

Manuel J. Galceran, M.D. Southwest Internal Medicine Specialists 5979 Vineland Road, Orlando 407-345-0005 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Tolliver L. Higgins, M.D. Winter Park Internal Medicine 1855 Hollywood Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2334 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando John Michael Latham, M.D. 1111 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-540-3700 Orlando Regional Medical Center J. Daniel Mancini, M.D. Winter Park Internal Medicine 1855 Hollywood Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2334 Winter Park Memorial Hospital John F. Ryan, M.D. 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary 407-333-2503 Florida Hospital Oswald T. Saavedra, M.D. Orlando Internal Medicine Center 1315 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-4680 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Monisha A. Seth, M.D. 1940 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park 407-629-8802 Florida Hospital Orlando David R.W. Simmons, M.D. 5201 Raymond St., Orlando 407-629-1599 Orlando V.A. Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando David T. Smuckler, M.D. Orlando Health Internal Medicine 21 W. Columbia St., Orlando 321-841-6600 Orlando Regional Medical Center Juan P. Suarez-Lopez, M.D. 1900 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-843-0151 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Interventional Cardiology

Jay B. Bitar, M.D. Cardiology Care Center 1355 S. International Parkway, Lake Mary 407-804-9199 Central Florida Regional Hospital

2014 TOP DOCTORS

Sanjay K. Reddy, M.D. Digestive Disease Consultants.

623 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs; 8000 Red Bug Road, Oviedo; 33 S. Washington Ave., Apopka 407-830-8661 • sanjaykreddy.md.com • ddcorlando.com Hospital Affiliations: Florida Hospital, Orlando Health Education/Residencies: B.S., University of Miami, 1994; M.D., University of Miami, 1998; Residency in Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 2001; Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Rush University Medical Center, 2004 Board Certifications/Special Training: American Board of Internal Medicine, certification in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease; Seminole County Medical Society, Advanced Patient Safety Certification Areas of Specialty: Colon cancer prevention and screening, Esophageal Reflux (GERD) and Barrett’s, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (colitis), gluten sensitivity Professional Affiliations/Memberships: American College of Gastroenterology, Seminole County Medical Society, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, American Cancer Society, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards/Recognitions: Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals.com; Best Doctors, Orlando Magazine; Top Doctors, Orlando Life Practice Description: “I’ve had the privilege of being part of Digestive Disease Consultants for 10 years. With six physicians, our practice has been part of the community for 25 years, and I’ve enjoyed helping guide the practice through this time of transition in health care.

Patients appreciate our caring staff, our high-quality electronic records system, our patient portal, and having doctors who work directly for them — not for a large health-care system or hospital.”

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Pradipkumar P. Jamnadas, M.D. Cardiovascular Interventions 1900 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-894-4880 Florida Hospital Orlando, Robert L. Rothbard, M.D. Cardiology Consultants 2320 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-896-0054 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Maternal & Fetal Medicine

John D. Busowski, M.D. Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine 83 W. Miller St., Orlando 321-841-8555 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Timothy D. O’Leary, M.D. Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine 83 W. Miller St., Orlando 321-841-8555 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Medical Oncology

Geethanjali K. Akula, M.D. Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 70 W. Gore St., Orlando 407-426-8484 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center Said Baidas, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-3800 University of Florida Health Stefani L. Capone, M.D. Hematology & Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-5452 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando Philip H. Dunn, M.D. Hematology & Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-5452 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Altamonte William Grow, M.D. Hematology & Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-5452 Florida Hospital Orlando Thomas J. Katta, M.D. 922 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-426-8660 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Susan S. Kelly, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 321-841-1869 University of Florida Health

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David C. Molthrop Jr., M.D. Hematology & Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-5452 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Altamonte Robert B. Reynolds, M.D. Cancer Institute of Florida 894 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-834-5151 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Florida Hospital Orlando Jennifer E. Tseng, M.D. Rod Taylor Thoracic Care Center 22 W. Underwood St., Orlando 321-841-7232 University of Florida Health Lee M. Zehngebot, M.D. Hematology & Oncology Consultants 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-5452 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Neal H. Goldberg, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2528 Florida Hospital Orlando

Eduardo J. Lugo, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2528 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Nephrology

Jeffrey M. Cohen, M.D. Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 3885 Oakwater Circle, Orlando 407-851-5600 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Mark A. LaGatta, M.D. Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 4100 Metric Drive, Winter Park 407-681-8720 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Howard A. Sackel, M.D. Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-894-4693 Florida Hospital Orlando, Central Florida Regional Hospital Timothy D. Youell, M.D. Nephrology Associates of Central Florida 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-894-4693 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Neurological Surgery

James E. Baumgartner, M.D. Neurosurgeons for Kids 615 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-236-0006 Florida Hospital Orlando

S Donald Behrmann, M.D./Ph.D. Orlando Neurosurgery 1605 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-975-0200 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Kim Manwaring, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Robert L. Masson, M.D. NeuroSpine Institute 2706 Rew Circle, Ocoee 407-583-4437 Health Central Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando Nizam Razack, M.D. Spine & Brain Neurosurgery Center 7460 Docs Grove Circle, Orlando 407-423-7172 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Osceola Regional Medical Center

Bruce H. Breit, M.D. Women’s Care Florida 100 N. Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park 407-645-5565 Winter Park Memorial Hospital,

Egbert J. Serrao, M.D. 2905 McRae Ave., Orlando 407-834-2229 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Virgil A. Davila, M.D. Physician Associates 7416 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo 407-381-7387 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Judith S. Simms-Cendan, M.D. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center 89 W. Copeland Drive, Orlando 321-841-5530 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

N. Donald Diebel, M.D./Ph.D. Women’s Care Florida 1551 Clay St., Winter Park 407-644-5371 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Steven Dukes, M.D. Winter Park Ob/Gyn 100 N. Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park 407-645-5565 Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Mitchell Supler, M.D. NeuroSpine Institute 2706 Rew Circle, Orlando 407-583-4437 Health Central Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando

Eileen F. Farwick, D.O. Center for Urogynecology 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee 407-296-1990 Health Central Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Neurology

Thomas Gibbs, M.D. 820 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-648-5101 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Nicholas Avgeropoulos, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-3800 University of Florida Health Sajeel Chowdhary, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2770 Florida Hospital Orlando Ira J. Goodman, M.D. Compass Clinic 100 W. Gore St., Orlando 407-210-1320 Ronald E. Oppenheim, M.D. Neurology & EMG Consultants 1400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-645-3151 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital Altamonte Garrett Riggs, M.D./Ph.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-648-3800 University of Florida Health

Neuroradiology

Peter Bove, M.D. Center for Diagnostic Imaging 1295 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-628-5051 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Michael W. Hayt, M.D./D.M.D. Center for Diagnostic Imaging 1295 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-628-5051 Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Obstetrics & Gynecology

John S. Albritton, M.D. 1925 Mizell Ave., Winter Park 407-645-3055 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital East Orlando

Frederick A. Hoover, M.D. 2415 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2780 Florida Hospital Orlando Anne-Marie V. Jones, M.D. Winter Park Ob/Gyn 100 Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park 407-645-5565 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Arnold J. Lazar, M.D. Women’s Care Florida 1551 Clay St., Winter Park 407-644-5371 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Sheryl L. Logan, M.D. Women’s Care Florida 1551 Clay St., Winter Park 407-644-5371 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Steven D. Mccarus, M.D. McCarus Surgical Specialists for Women 400 Celebration Place, Celebration 407-303-4190 Florida Hospital Celebration Health Lane J. Mercer, M.D. Advanced Urogynecology 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-9804 Florida Hospital Orlando Terrence S. Peppy, M.D. Prudential Health Care System 7472 Docs Grove Circle, Orlando 407-381-7336 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

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Stephen P. Snow, M.D. Women’s Care Florida 525 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando 407-316-8550 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Michael Tortorella, M.D. 7300 Sand Lake Commons Blvd., Orlando 407-363-1003 Orlando Regional Medical Center Christopher A.R. Walker, M.D. Advanced Urogynecology 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-9804 Florida Hospital Orlando Wendy Whitcomb, M.D. Winter Park Ob/Gyn 100 N. Edinburgh Drive, Winter Park 407-645-5565 Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Ophthalmology

David B. Auerbach, D.O. Eye Physicans of Central Florida 790 S. Concourse Parkway, Maitland 407-767-6411 Florida Hospital Orlando C. Durham Barnes, M.D. Central Florida Retina 44 W. Lake Beauty Drive, Orlando 407-425-7188 Orlando Regional Medical Center Lisa Choo, M.D. 745 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando 407-650-5075 Orlando Regional Medical Center Suzanne Demming, M.D. Central Florida Retina 44 Lake Beauty Drive, Orlando 407-425-7188 Orlando Regional Medical Center Airaj Fasiuddin, M.D. 1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Konrad Filutowski, M.D. Filutowski Cataract & Lasik Institute 1070 Greenwood Blvd., Lake Mary 407-333-5111 Robert S. Gold, M.D. Eye Physicans of Central Florida 790 S. Concourse Parkway, Maitland 407-767-6411 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando

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Shafran Gastroenterology Center 701 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 32789 407-629-8121 or Toll-free 877-4-GI HEALTH • shafran.net

Hospital Affiliation: Florida Hospital Physician/Staff: Ira Shafran, M.D.; Patricia Burgunder, ARNP.; Renee DePanicis, RN; Kara Fitch, RN; CCRC.; Sally Hewit, RN, CCRC Education/Residencies: Undergraduate studies, Ohio State University, 1971; M.D., Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, 1974; Internship (1975), Residency (1977), and Fellowship (1979), all at Ohio State University Hospital Certifications/Memberships: American Board of Internal Medicine, certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine; member, American College of Gastroenterology Awards/Recognitions: HealthGrades Honor Roll; numerous articles published in medical journals Practice Scope: Dr. Shafran, who has practiced in the Orlando area since 1979, treats a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases and is skilled in both diagnostic medicine and endoscopic procedures. Early in his career, Dr. Shafran became interested in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Over the past 35 years, this interest has evolved into a passion to find the cause and cure for IBD. He is proud to be the top clinical IBD researcher in Central Florida, and has developed an exceptional Clinical Research Program and IBD Center of Excellence that offers all qualified patients access to therapies and treatments they may not otherwise be able to receive. It is the only IBD Center of Excellence in Florida with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) “Bridges-to-Excellence” recognition, and one of just 17 such centers nationwide. “We offer IBD patients not only conventional therapies, but also opportunities to participate in novel treatment protocols that are highly individualized, patient-centered and look at IBD differently,” Dr. Shafran says. His certified Clinical Research Team is composed of an ARNP and three Registered Nurses who share his vision, integrity and compassion. In addition to running industry-sponsored, FDA-approved clinical trials, and participating in the majority of the pivotal IBD drug trials and investigator initiated studies, Dr. Shafran speaks, publishes and presents medical findings both nationally and internationally.

Practice Philosophy: The office environment is somewhat less traditional than most medical practices today. “I strongly believe that education, goodwill and confidence, together with a warm and friendly environment, are key factors in getting and keeping patients well,” says Dr. Shafran. Butterflies adorn the walls and ceiling, becoming an unmistakable symbol of change and wellness. The phones are answered by caring human voices and the small but efficient team is helpful and responsive. If you’re lucky, you might even be greeted by a friendly pet or two!

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A Brian Haas, M.D. 415 Briercliff Drive, Orlando 407-841-1490 Ocala Regional Medical Center Stanley I. Hand Jr., M.D. 1622 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-843-1707 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Robert W. Hered, M.D. Eye Physicans of Central Florida 790 S. Concourse Parkway, Maitland 407-767-6411 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Regional Medical Center Lynda Z. Kleiman, M.D. Eye Physicans of Central Florida 790 S. Concourse Parkway, Maitland 407-767-6411 Orlando Regional Medical Center Miguel Lugo, M.D. 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-260-2255 Florida Hospital Altamonte George Brock Magruder Jr., M.D. 120 E. Par St., Orlando 407-843-5665 Ocala Regional Medical Center Elias C. Mavrofrides, M.D. Florida Retina Institute 1025 Primera Blvd., Lake Mary 407-333-1570 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Harry R. Pappas, M.D. Florida Eye Clinic 160 Boston Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-834-7776 Florida Hospital Orlando Preston Richmond, M.D. Central Florida Retina 44 Lake Beauty Drive, Orlando 407-425-7188 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Lyn Sedwick, M.D. 1400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-951-8878

Orthopaedic Surgery Mark Beckner, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-629-2444 Florida Hospital Orlando

Mark Birnbaum, M.D. 83 W. Columbia St., Orlando 321-841-3040 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children J. Dean Cole, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-895-8890 Florida Hospital Orlando William Kevin Cox, M.D. West Orange Orthopaedics 596 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee 407-654-3505 Health Central Hospital

William Sanford Cox, M.D. West Orange Orthopaedics 596 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee 407-654-3505 Health Central Hospital

Craig Mintzer, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando 407-916-4120 Florida Hospital Orlando

Pain Medicine

Evans E. Amune, M.D. Center for Pain Medicine 251 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 321-422-7111 Florida Hospital Orlando

Jeffrey A. Bornstein, M.D. Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition 83 W. Columbia St., Orlando 321-841-3338 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Ayman A. Daouk, M.D. 7300 Sand Lake Commons Blvd., Orlando 407-355-7478 Dr. P. Philips Hospital

Gregory O. Munson, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-2287 Florida Hospital Orlando

W. Clark Davenport, M.D. Baker, Heard, Osteen & Davenport 345 W. Michigan St., Orlando 407-843-9083 Dr. P. Philips Hospital

Robert Murrah, M.D. Level One Orthopedics 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-423-7777 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Kayvan Ariani, M.D. Center for Pain Medicine 711 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-667-0444 Florida Hospital Altamonte

Devendra I. Mehta, M.D. Center for Digestive Health & Nutrition 83 W. Columbia St., Orlando 321-841-3338 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

David D. Dore, M.D. Celebration Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute 410 Celebration Place, Celebration 407-303-4270 Florida Hospital Celebration Health

David S. Osteen, M.D. Baker, Heard, Osteen & Davenport 345 W. Michigan St., Orlando 407-843-9083 Dr. P. Philips Hospital

Jeffrey Bart Friedman, M.D. 1400 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park 407-599-7600 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center Charles William Heard, M.D. Baker, Heard, Osteen & Davenport 345 W. Michigan St., Orlando 407-843-9083 Dr. P. Philips Hospital Michael V. Jablonski, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-236-0404 Winter Park Memorial Hospital Craig P. Jones, M.D. Orlando Orthopaedic Center 25 W. Crystal Lake St., Orlando 407-254-2500 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Michael A. Karr, M.D. Orthopaedic Associates of Osceola 604 Oakland Commons Ave., Kissimmee 407-846-6004 Florida Hospital Kissimmee, Osceola Regional Medical Center Richard M. Konsens, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-2287 Florida Hospital Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Markus Kornberg, M.D. Orthopaedic Associates of Osceola 604 Oak Commons Blvd., Kissimmee 407-846-6004 Florida Hospital Kissimmee, Osceola Regional Medical Center Kenneth A. Krumins, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-2287 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando John McCutchen, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-236-0404 Winter Park Memorial Hospital

John A. Papa, M.D. Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic 1285 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-2287 Winter Park Memorial Hospital James P. Ryan IV, M.D. Orlando Health Orthopedic Institute 659 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-869-8879 Florida Hospital Altamonte Thomas Winters Jr., M.D. Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 1405 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-649-1097 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando

Diego F. Guerrero, M.D. Center for Pain Medicine 400 Celebration Place, Celebration 321-422-7111 Florida Hospital Celebration Health D. Brian Jager, M.D. Center for Pain Medicine 711 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 321-422-7111 Florida Hospital Altamonte Suresh Kannan, M.D. 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando 407-303-9662 Florida Hospital East Orlando

Pediatric Cardiology

Craig Elfmon Fleishman, M.D. The Heart Center 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-649-6907 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Aurelio Reyes II, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2001 Florida Hospital Orlando

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Don Eslin, M.D. 92 W. Miller St., Orlando, 321-841-8588 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Vincent F. Giusti, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 92 W. Miller St., Orlando 321-841-8588 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, University of Florida Health Fouad Hajjar, M.D. Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Diseases 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2080 Florida Hospital Orlando Judith Wall, M.D. Nemours Children’s Clinic 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Raymund Woo, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-5687 Florida Hospital Orlando

Bhavya Trivedi, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-2001 Florida Hospital Orlando

Catherine Lamprecht, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital

Otolaryngology

Pediatric Endocrinology

Dawn M. Sokol, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7249 Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Clifford B. Dubbin, M.D. Florida Otolaryngology Group 1781 Park Center Drive, Orlando 407-351-0675 Florida Hospital Orlando Jeffrey J. Lehman, M.D. ENT Plastic Surgery Associates 133 Benmore Drive, Winter Park 407-644-4883 Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Orlando Michael Mokris, M.D. Florida Otolaryngology Group 1781 Park Center Drive, Orlando 407-351-0675 Orlando Regional Medical Center James Moser, M.D. Nemours Children’s Clinic 1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Bradley R. Reese, M.D. Florida Otolaryngology Group 1781 Park Center Drive, Orlando 407-351-0675 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Richard Banks, M.D. Pediatric Endpcrinology & Diabetes Center 89 W. Copeland St., Orlando 321-841-3303 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Pediatric Nephrology

Jorge J. Daaboul, M.D. 615 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-896-2901 Florida Hospital Orlando

Brenda S. Montane, M.D. Nemours Children’s Clinic 1717 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-650-7240 Nemours Children’s Hospital, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Paul Desrosiers, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes Center 89 W. Copeland Drive, Orlando 321-841-3303 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Norman Pryor, M.D. Central Florida Kidney Centers 203 Ernestine St., Orlando 407-843-1555 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Sangeeta Bhargava, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology of Central Florida 615 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-898-1210 Florida Hospital Orlando

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Cheryl Cotter, M.D. Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Hiawessee Road, Orlando 407-253-1000 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando

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Center for Pain Medicine A JLR Medical Group Practice

291 Southhall Lane, Maitland, 32751 • 321-422-7111 • centerforpain.com

Hospital Affiliations: Florida Hospital, Orlando Health Physicians/Staff: Evans Amune, M.D.*; Kayvan Ariani, M.D.*; Diego Guerrero, M.D.*; D. Brian Jager*, M.D.; Suresh Kannan, M.D.*; Kacey Montgomery, M.D.; Anand Patel, M.D.; Michael Rubeis, M.D.; Cathy Behnke, ARNP; Eileen Delacova, ARNP; Holly Young, ARNP Areas of Specialty/Services: Serving Central Florida, Center for Pain Medicine specializes in arm and leg pain, back and neck pain, chronic regional pain syndrome (RSD), diabetic neuropathy, compression fractures, ruptured or bulging discs, failed back surgery, joint pain, postsurgical spine pain, shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, sciatica and undiagnosed pain.

Certifications: All eight members of our multidisciplinary team of physicians are certified by the American Board of Anaesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine Practice Philosophy: Our goal is to make our patients’ therapy and recovery as painless as possible, improving their ability to function and allowing them to enjoy their lives. We can accomplish this by offering multiple treatment options, including non-invasive, nonsurgical minimally invasive, and surgical therapies. *Castle Connolly Top Doctors

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Joshua Gottschall, M.D. Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Haiwassee Road, Orlando 407-253-1000 Florida Hospital Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children James Kosko, M.D. Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy 1507 S. Haiwassee Road, Orlando 407-253-1000 Florida Hospital Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Pediatric Pulmonology

Akinyemi O. Ajayi, M.D. Children’s Lung, Asthma & Sleep Specialists 2660 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-898-2767 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando Floyd R. Livingston Jr., M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Rheumatology

Terri H. Finkel, M.D./Ph.D. Nemours Children’s Clinic 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7280 Nemours Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Surgery

Mark S. Chaet, M.D. 1220 Sligh Blvd., Orlando 407-228-4774 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando David Miller, M.D. Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-540-1000 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Ross A. Morgan, M.D. Children’s Surgical Associates 1814 Lucerne Terrace, Orlando 407-540-1000 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children W. Raleigh Thompson, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-7280 Florida Hospital Orlando

Pediatric Urology Michael A. Keating, M.D. 615 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-303-5781 Florida Hospital Orlando

Mark Rich, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital Hubert Swana, M.D. 13535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando 407-650-7715 Nemours Children’s Hospital

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Alix G. Casler, M.D. Physician Associates 9964 University Blvd., Orlando 407-261-2934 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Mark B. DiDea, M.D. Pediatric Associates of Orlando 414 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 407-841-7290 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies David Duany, M.D. All About Kids Pediatrics 4020 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden 407-354-0717 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Howard I. Finer, M.D. 2135 W. S.R. 434, Longwood 407-682-9020 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Winter Park Memorial Hospital S. Cornelia Franz, M.D. The Franz Center 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Orlando 407-857-8860 Orlando Regional Medical Center Ginny Guyton, M.D. Windermere Pediatrics 7635 Ashley Park Court, Orlando 407-297-0080 Brenda Holson, M.D. Interlachen Pediatrics 846 Lake Howell Road, Maitland 407-767-2477 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital Orlando Thomas A. Lacy, M.D. 11715 Orpington St., Orlando 407-380-9115 Nemours Children’s Hospital Miles M. Landis, M.D. Lake Mary Pediatrics 410 Waymont Court, Lake Mary 407-323-3550 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Florida Hospital Altamonte Stacy A. McConkey, M.D. Center for Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine 15022 W. Stoneybrook Parkway, Winter Garden 407-656-0042 Florida Hospital Orlando Javier Miller, M.D. 1600 E. Marks St., Orlando 407-896-4159 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winter Park Memorial Hospital Robert L. Quigley, M.D. Center for Family Medicine 133 Benmore Drive, Winter Park 407-646-7070 Florida Hospital Orlando

C Clifford Allen Selsky, M.D./Ph.D. Family First Pediatrics 1049 Willa Spring Drive, Winter Springs 407-335-4760 Florida Hospital Orlando Neal T. Silverstein, M.D. Pediatric Care of Altamonte 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-339-3030 Florida Hospital Altamonte, Florida Hospital Orlando Andrew Summers, M.D. 855 Outer Road, Orlando 407-893-7377 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando Linda A. Wasserman, M.D. Wasserman Pediatrics 5844 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando 407-578-2002 Health Central Hospital

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Walter A. Conlan III, M.D. Osceola Regional Wound Care Center 720 W. Oak St., Kissimmee 407-339-4499 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Osceola Regional Medical Center Michael J. Creamer, D.O. Rehab Medical Group 100 W. Gore St., Orlando 407-649-8707 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center Jay N. Wright, M.D. Florida Center for Orthopaedics 1555 Boren Drive, Ocoee 407-292-2156 Health Central Hospital

Plastic Surgery

Clifford P. Clark III, M.D. 701 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-629-5555 Florida Hospital Orlando Richard O. Gregory, M.D. Institute of Aesthetic Surgery 400 Celebration Place, Kissimmee 407-303-4250 Florida Hospital Celebration Health, Florida Hospital Orlando Dean L. Johnston, M.D. 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary 407-333-2525 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Regional Medical Center Brian P. Joseph, M.D. Park Avenue Plastic Surgery 147 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park 888-398-5725 Florida Hospital Orlando, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Richard D. Klein, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 321-841-7090 University of Florida Health

Helen Kraus, M.D. 1157 Miranda Lane, Kissimmee 407-572-8000 St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, Osceola Regional Medical Center Calvin R. Peters, M.D. Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 801 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-898-1436 Florida Hospital East Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Radiation Oncology Daniel J. Buchholz, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlandoo 407-648-3800 University of Florida Health

David Diamond, M.D. Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 2100 Glenwood Drive, Winter Park 407-646-7777 Winter Park Memorial Hospital

D. Scott Rotatori, M.D. 800 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-628-5476 Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Alan R. Forbes, M.D./Ph.D. Florida Center for Prostate Cancer 1561 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-478-4920 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Frank H. Stieg III, M.D. 851 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-647-4601 Florida Hospital Orlando

Steven G. Lester, M.D. Radiation Oncology Consultants 2200 W. 1st St., Sanford 407-321-3040 Central Florida Regional Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Psychiatry

Luis Allen, M.D. 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando 407-303-7817 Florida Hospital Orlando Alan S. Berns, M.D. 3272 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary 407-330-7393 Jay C. Gold, M.D. Florida Psychiatric Consultants 1301 S. International Parkway, Lake Mary 407-324-0484 South Seminole Hospital Jeffrey Krotenberg, D.O. 305 Waymont Court, Lake Mary 407-324-0405 Jose E. Quinones, M.D. 2252 Winterwoods Blvd., Winter Park 407-681-6003

Pulmonary Disease

Sigfredo Aldarondo, M.D. Pulmonary Care of Central Florida 1110 N. Kentucky Ave., Winter Park 407-539-2766 Florida Hospital Orlando Juan Herran, M.D. 717 E. Michigan St., Orlando 407-515-8585 Orlando Regional Medical Center Daniel T. Layish, M.D. Central Florida Pulmonary Group 1115 E. Ridgewood St., Orlando 407-841-1100 Winter Park Memorial Hospital James A. Lucio, M.D. 1121 N. Central Ave., Kissimmee 407-933-1221 Florida Hospital Kissimmee, Osceola Regional Medical Center Thomas W. O’Brien, M.D. 1121 N. Central Ave., Kissimmee, 407-933-1221 Florida Hospital Kissimmee Dennis R. Stevenson, M.D. 5994 Montbatten Cove Drive, Apopka 407-920-0263 Florida Hospital Altamonte

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Eric L. Saunders, M.D. Florida Hospital Cancer Institute 601 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-303-2271 Florida Hospital Altamonte

Reproductive Endocrinology

Gary W. DeVane, M.D. Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave., Orlando 407-740-0909 Florida Hospital Orlando, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Sharon B. Jaffe, M.D. Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave., Orlando 407-740-0909 Florida Hospital Orlando Randall Loy, M.D. Center for Reproductive Medicine 3435 Pinehurst Ave., Orlando 407-740-0909 Florida Hospital Orlando Frank C. Riggall, M.D. Center for Reproductive Medicine 795 Primera Blvd., Lake Mary 407-740-0909 Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Mark P. Trolice, M.D. Fertility C.A.R.E. 5931 Brick Court, Winter Park 407-672-1106 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Rheumatology

Howard S. Buchoff, M.D. 825 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-788-3381 Florida Hospital Altamonte Pamela G. Freeman, M.D. Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Orlando 407-859-4540 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital East Orlando

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Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy MetroWest Professional Plaza, 1507 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 103, Orlando, 32835; Maitland Medical Center, 790 Concourse Parkway South, Suite 110, Maitland, 32751 407-253-1000 • childrenentdocs.com

Hospital Affiliations: Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, Florida Hospital for Children, Children’s Surgery Center of Maitland Physicians and Medical Staff: From left to right: Joshua A. Gottschall, M.D., FAAP, FACS, Cheryl S. Cotter, M.D., FAAP, FACS, Mitchell Austin, M.D., FACS, James Kosko, M.D., FAAP, FACS; Eric M. Jaryszak, M.D., Ph.D. Not pictured Amy S. Arthur, Au.D., CCC-A; Brianne N. Loomis, Au.D. Education/Residencies: Dr. Cotter: B.S., High Honors, Interdisciplinary Study of Biological and Medical Sciences, University of Florida, 1987; M.D., High Honors, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1990; Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Otology and Laryngology, Children’s Hospital, Boston, 1996; Residency in the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1995; Internship in the Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1991 Dr. Gottschall: B.A., University of Florida, 1995; M.D., State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 1999; Internship in General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, 2000; Residency in Otolaryngology, Henry Ford Hospital, 2004; Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C., 2005 Dr. Kosko: B.S., Pre-Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, 1985; M.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1989; Residencies in General Surgery, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, 1991; Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, 1995; Pediatric Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins Medical School, 1996 Board Certifications/Special Training: All physicians in the practice are certified by The American Board of Otolarynology Our Services: As pediatric otolaryngologists, we specialize in conditions such as allergies, ear infections, snoring, sinus and throat infections, noisy breathing in infants, hearing loss, microtia and malformed ears, cleft lip and palate, sleep apnea, abnormal voice and swallowing, newborn hearing screening, hearing-aid fitting and programming, cochlear implant service and programming and advanced hearing testing. We also offer cosmetic procedures of the head and neck, including otoplasty, rhinoplasty and EarWell application for malformed ears in newborn infants.

Professional Affiliations/Memberships: American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Awards/Recognitions: Golden Adams Apple Award for Teaching, Kenneth H. Hinder Memorial Award for Excellence in Otolaryngology Practice Description: At Children’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy, our mission is to provide highly specialized care to infants, children and adolescents with conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. CENTA is the only otolaryngology practice in Central Florida with five pediatric fellowship-trained physicians and two doctors of audiology exclusively dedicated to the care of children. *Castle Connolly Top Doctors

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Caryn G. Hasselbring, M.D. Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida 3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Orlando 407-859-4540 Orlando Regional Medical Center Javaid Sheikh, M.D. Orlando Arthritis Institute 58 W. Michigan St., Orlando 407-650-9220 Gary D. Sladek, M.D. 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-894-8696 Florida Hospital Orlando

Surgery

Daniel L. Arnold, M.D. Vascular Vein Centers 11317 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando 407-380-8878 Andrew S. Braunstein, M.D. 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-339-4324 Florida Hospital Altamonte Frank Campisi, M.D. Campisi Surgery & Cosmetic Center 7300 Sand Lake Commons Blvd., Orlando 407-745-3138 Dr. P. Philips Hospital Robert N. Capobianco, M.D. St. Cloud Surgical Associates 1551 Budinger Ave., St. Cloud 407-498-3763 St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Danelle K. Chambers, M.D. Surgical Group of Orlando 801 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-730-3627 Orlando Regional Medical Center Michael L. Cheatham, M.D. Orlando Health Advanced Surgical Associates 77 W. Underwood St., Orlando 407-649-6884 Orlando Regional Medical Center Timothy C. Childers, M.D. Surgical Associatess of Central Florida 1181 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-1331 Florida Hospital Orlando W. Stephen Eubanks, M.D. 2415 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-7399 Florida Hospital Orlando Lou Harold, M.D. 22 Lake Beauty Drive, Orlando 407-839-3700 Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital William L. Huether III, M.D. Advanced Surgical Care Specialists 4106 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary 407-833-9195 Florida Hospital Altamonte

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Michael Paul Kahky, M.D. Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W. Gore St., Orlando 321-843-5001 Orlando Regional Medical Center Thomas Mahan, M.D. Surgical Associatess of Central Florida 1181 Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-647-1331 Florida Hospital Orlando Alberto F. Padron, M.D. Surgical Group of Orlando 801 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-730-3627 Orlando Regional Medical Center Jay A. Redan, M.D. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons 400 Celebration Place, Celebration 407-303-4602 Florida Hospital Celebration Health, Florida Hospital Orlando Mark S. Roh, M.D. UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health 1400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32806 321-841-5134 University of Florida Health James C. Rosser Jr., M.D. 400 Celebration Place, Celebration 407-303-4602 Florida Hospital Celebration Health Jeffrey R. Smith, M.D. Orlando Health Surgical Group 14 W. Gore St., Orlando 321-843-5001 Orlando Regional Medical Center Jon D. Wiese, M.D. South Seminole Surgical Group 521 W. S.R. 434, Longwood 407-767-5808 South Seminole Hospital Joseph Michael Yurso, M.D. Florida Surgical Group 661 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-834-6965 Florida Hospital Altamonte

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery Jeffrey N. Bott, M.D. Orlando Health Cardio & Thoracic Surgery 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 321-841-7700 Orlando Regional Medical Center

Luis J. Herrera, M.D. Orlando Regional Medical Center 22 W. Underwood St., Orlando 407-648-5384 University of Florida Health Constantine Mavroudis, M.D. Pediatric Cardiac Surgery 2501 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 407-303-3697 Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida Hospital for Children

C Mark E. Sand, M.D. Orlando Health Cardio & Thoracic Surgery 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando 321-841-7700 Orlando Regional Medical Center Jorge E. Suarez-Cavelier, M.D. Cardiovascular Surgeons 217 Hillcrest St., Orlando 407-425-1566 Florida Hospital Orlando

Samuel P. Martin, M.D. Vascular Vein Centers 1200 Edgewater Drive, Orlando 407-244-8559 Florida Hospital Orlando

Jon M. Wesley, M.D. Vascular Specialists of Central Florida 80 W. Michigan St., Orlando 407-648-4323 Orlando Regional Medical Center,

Charles S. Thompson, M.D. Vascular Specialists of Central Florida 80 W. Michigan St., Orlando 407-648-4323 Orlando Regional Medical Center, South Lake Hospital

Robert P. Winter, M.D. Florida Vascular Consultants 400 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-539-2100 Florida Hospital Orlando, Central Florida Regional Hospital

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G. Kendrix Adcock, M.D. Florida Vascular Consultants 400 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-539-2100 Florida Hospital Orlando, Central Florida Regional Hospital

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Hospital Affiliations: Orlando Health, Florida Hospital Education/Residencies: Undergraduate studies, Tulane University and Florida State University, 1982; M.D., University of Florida College of Medicine, 1986; Residency in General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 1992; Residency in Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 1994 Professional Affiliations/Memberships: Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; Member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons; Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Awards/Recognitions: Top Doctor, Orlando Magazine; Top Doctor, Orlando Life; voted Best Plastic Surgeon, Orlando Magazine’s Consumers’ Guide to Top Doctors; voted No. 1 Plastic Surgeon, Orlando Business Journal; recognized clinical research site for facial rejuvenation; national and international lecturer on facial rejuvenation and fillers Practice Description: Dr. Clark continues to set the bar for surgical excellence. As a center for clinical research, Dr. Clark’s practice participates in FDA studies, facilitates training for use of facial fillers and maintains the leading edge in plastic surgery by pursuing the latest techniques and innovations through educational travel. Consistently recognized by patients and peers as a “Top Doctor,” his practice offers a full range of cosmetic plastic surgery of the face, body and breast, as well as the latest in non-surgical treatments, including Botox, Dysport, facial fillers, lasers and skin care. As Medical Director of Orlando Aesthetic Institute, Dr. Clark has created a state-of-the-art surgery center that delivers the optimum in safety, privacy and patient care. His passion for plastic surgery translates directly into the consistently high level of care delivered to each patient. During Dr. Clark’s 20-year surgical career, he has received multiple research honors and published numerous articles in aesthetic surgery journals. As an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his expertise as an instructor and mentor to plastic surgery residents. In addition to his educational outreach, Dr. Clark provides medical care to underserved patients at the Shepherd’s Hope Medical Clinic. When not in his office, you can find Dr. Clark charging waves on his paddleboard, racing sailboats, and enjoying time with his family.

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Orlando Urology Associates, P.A.

41 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, 32806, 407-843-6645; 9430 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 106, Orlando, 32819 407-352-8151 • ouamd.com

Physicians: From left to right: Albert Ong, M.D. ; Stan Sujka, M.D.; Stephen Baker, M.D.*; Marshall Melcer, M.D.; James L. Welch, M.D.* Board Certifications/Memberships: All five physicians are board-certified and members of the American Urologic Association and the Florida Urological Society, and are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons Practice History: The physicians and staff of OUA are justifiably proud of our continuous 60-year tradition of patient-centered urologic care provided to individuals and families in Orlando and the surrounding communities. We are an independent private practice not affiliated with any regional health-care system.

This allows us the flexibility to provide customized and cost-effective care.

Professional Innovations: Since performing the first minimally invasive laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer done in Central Florida more than 10 years ago, OUA has continued to lead in the implementation of innovative surgical procedures. Our physicians provide the latest available techniques in robotic and other minimally invasive treatments, as well as a full range of office-based diagnostic testing and outpatient surgery. We continue to provide the complete range of urologic services, including treatment of all urologic cancers, benign prostate disease, kidney stones, incontinence, female pelvic floor prolapse, infertility and urinary tract infections.

Practice Capabilities: When you come to our office, your appointment will be conducted by a board-certified urologist. Our doctors will take the time to listen and discuss your problems fully before making recommendations for your further evaluation and treatment.We possess full in-office diagnostic capabilities, including CT scanning and ultrasound for same-day evaluation of your symptoms.We are especially proud of our “Rapid Stone Care” service, where patients who need immediate treatment for acutely painful kidney stones can receive the necessary procedures on the same day (see www.rapidstonecare.com.)

Practice Philosophy: Individualized care is provided by dedicated doctors who will do their best to find a solution for you based on the latest information and treatments available. *Castle Connolly Top Doctors

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Phil Kean Design Group won a National Association of Home Builders Best in American Living Award for this super-sleek kitchen, which highlights a remodeled home on Lake Tibet in Orlando. Contemporary is on pace to supplant transitional and traditional styles in kitchen remodeling projects. For more trends and tips from industry insiders, see the accompanying story.

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The companies listed below are members of the Remodel/Design Council of the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA). Their membership is an indicator of their commitment to professionalism, continuing education and customer satisfaction. For more information about the council, call GOBA at 407-629-9242 or visit hbaofmetroorlando.com.

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Welcome to the fourth edition of Remodel Orlando.

As chair of the Remodel and Design Council, I’m excited about this special section and about our partnership with Orlando Life.

The council is part of the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), formerly the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando. GOBA, one of the region’s oldest trade associations, has been recognized for 60 years as the voice of Central Florida’s housing center.

Our purpose is to educate the public, promote the industry, take a proactive role in governmental and regulatory issues, and provide programs and services that enhance our members’ ability to do business in a professional and competent manner.

Professionalism is why the businesses listed to the right are the ones you want to consult before remodeling your home. By being council members, these builders, designers and suppliers have shown their commitment to making your project — and every project they tackle — the best that it can be.

I hope you enjoy the articles and photographs in Remodel Orlando. I look forward to upcoming issues, where you’ll see more projects highlighted and more information on home improvements and the people who make them happen.

In the meantime, if you’re considering a remodel project, check with GOBA to make sure that the company you plan on using is state-licensed for your safety and protection.

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BUILDERS/REMODELERS A.C. Ernst Building Corporation 407-718-0303

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ADVERTISING/ PUBLICATIONS Builder/Architect Magazine 407-321-6447

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iconic country weepers was “Hello, Walls,” written in 1961.

Today, if the Red-Headed Stranger were booked to play a convention of remodelers and wanted to make the tune more topical, he might change the title to “Goodbye, Walls.”

Increasingly, homeowners are streamlining their interior spaces by knocking down barriers and creating open, flexible floorplans.

That’s one of the most prevalent trends in residential remodeling noted by members of the Greater Orlando Builders Association’s Remodel and Design Council.

Remodeling is heating up as homeowners, buoyed by rising home values and bolstered by an increasing sense of confidence in their personal financial futures, are rebuilding, revamping and rejuvenating.

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While people love their older homes, they don’t love claustrophobic little rooms, dated kitchens and bathrooms, and inefficient mechanical systems. So they’re making changes, particularly in terms of space planning.

“In design, from traditional to contemporary, the look has shifted from heavy and serious to clean, fresh and simple with lighter trim features,” says David Pillsbury, principal designer at Keesee and Associates.

Adventure in Building won a Homes for Life Award from the National Association of Home Builders for this kitchen remodeling project, which features countertops that can be raised and lowered to accommodate the needs of a family member who uses a wheelchair. Universal design allows homeowners who have mobility challenges to remain in their homes comfortably and safely.

Floorplans are opening up to integrate kitchens and family rooms, and to facilitate seamless transitions from indoors to outdoors. The latest layouts favor casual, social spaces over formal rooms, like the rather antiseptic living and dining rooms of yore.

“We’re seeing more clients taking walls down and opening up the center of their houses to combine kitchens, family rooms and dining rooms,” notes Jack McGrath, president of Jonathan McGrath Construction.

Square footage once reserved for those passé formal rooms that always felt vaguely off limits is being absorbed by welcoming spaces that people actually use, he adds.

Plus, floorplans are becoming more flexible, with rooms designed to multitask.

“For me, the sweet spot comes in having just one extra space,” says Pillsbury. “A space that’s convertible and can flex from a bedroom to a study to a craft and hobby area.”

Another evolving space is the laundry room, say experts. It’s morphing into an allpurpose room that can encompass an extra refrigerator or freezer and double as a craft or sewing room. It can also be a pet retreat outfitted for feline and canine companions.

Drop zones, generally located near laundry rooms, are showing up in many modern floorplans. There you’ll usually find seating as well as storage for coats, shoes, book bags and all the day’s stuff.

Although many homeowners add square footage during their remodeling projects, plenty of significant improvements can be accomplished by using the square footage that already exists.

“In my field, we’re keeping the existing footprint and creating more open floorplans with better layouts,” says Andrew Ernst of A.C. Ernst Building Corporation. “We’re typically catering to clients who are downsizing and need to pack everything into smaller spaces.”

Ernst, a Certified Aging-in Place Specialist (CAPS), notes that his customers are also askORLANDO LIFE

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Summer kitchens, like this one created by Jonathan McGrath Construction, effectively expand a home’s usable space without expanding its square footage. And there’s no better place than Florida to enjoy the outdoors year round.

BEFORE ing for more universal design elements, such as roll-in or zero-entry showers. Universal design means that the home is equipped so those who are older or may have mobility issues can still function safely and comfortably.

Monarcha Marcet of Adventure in Building agrees that “ease-of-use” features are driving many of her remodel projects.

“Features that allow people to remain in their homes as they age are becoming mainstream, like green building did a while back,” notes Marcet, who has also earned the CAPS designation.

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In fact, Adventure in Building last year received a Homes for Life Award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for a kitchen project in which lifts were installed beneath the counters.

Because the surface can be raised and lowered, the kitchen is more accommodating for a family member who uses a wheelchair.

CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS

The kitchen, in particular, is streamlining its look. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), which recently released its 2014 Design Trends Survey, notes that contemporary design is challenging tran-

sitional design — a sort of middle ground between traditional and contemporary — as the hottest look for what’s often considered the most important room in the house.

Locally, remodelers and kitchen designers say consumers want kitchens with minimalist style and maximum performance. “I think the minimalist approach will be prevalent over the next few years,” says Bill Burke, senior designer at S&W Kitchens. “We’re seeing more modern styles. And those styles can actually be less expensive.”

Fully integrated appliances are a hallmark of the minimalist look. I call them “stealth kitchens,” where refrigerators, freezers, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, coffee makers and warming drawers are hidden behind cabinetry.

“Stealth kitchens are more daring, and it’s just now becoming something people will venture into,” says Pillsbury.

Why? Pillsbury thinks it’s because avant garde styles are getting so much exposure in magazines, on television programs and

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REMODEL CUSTOM BUILDER OF THE YEAR WAS A KEAN CHOICE Phil Kean, president of Winter Parkbased Phil Kean Design Group (PKDG), was named the 2013 Custom Home Builder of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders. The award was presented at the NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas.

Kean, who’s been in business for more than11 years, built the first LEED Gold-certified home in Central Florida and the highest-scoring Florida Green Building Coalitioncertified home in 2012. His homes have won national and international awards and have been featured in numerous local, regional, national and international publications.

PKDG was chosen by NAHB to be the architect, builder and interior designer for the 2012 New American Home, built in Winter Park. The home was toured by more than 8,000 visitors during the 2012 International Builders Show, which was held in Orlando.

Kean, is also involved in the NAHB Custom Builder 20 Club and serves on the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council Board of Trustees. Locally, he’s president of the Master Custom Builder Council and serves on the City of Winter Park’s Board of Adjustments.

Kean, a member of the University of Central Florida Foundation Board of Directors, donated architectural services to a 2013 St. Jude Dream Home built in San Antonio.

He also has donated architectural and construction services to the Zebra Coalition, which assists LGBT young people facing homelessness, bullying, abuse and other issues.

The NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award is sponsored by SherwinWilliams. It recognizes the professional achievement of one builder who, year after year, creates exceptional and innovative custom homes, exhibits a high level of customer service and demonstrates leadership within the industry and the community.

through websites such as Houzz and The Design Tourist, an online video series that I host.

But there can be a lot going on in those minimalist kitchens. According to a recent Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), homeowners want such upgrades as wine refrigeration, extra storage and recharge areas for electronic devices.

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Jonathan McGrath Construction recently completed a kitchen renovation that added square footage, ceiling height, a coffee bar and a beverage center with a wine refrigerator. Obviously, there’s a lot more sizzle in that kitchen than just the morning bacon and eggs.

Phil Kean of Phil Kean Design Group and WayCool Homes notes that such specialty features are frequently requested by his clients as

well. “But the No. 1 must-have in my projects is a connection to the outside,” he adds.

At the design events I attend, such as the 2014 Architectural Digest Home Design Show, I’m noticing several emerging kitchen trends. For example, horizontal installation of wall appliances such as ovens and microwaves, an idea that originated in stylish European kitchens, is catching on stateside.

In addition, just about every kitchen-cabinet installation I’ve seen lately features open shelving and LED lighting inside, above and underneath. In fact, the NKBA survey pegs LED lighting as one of the most in-demand kitchen features.

With today’s cabinets, slamming is eliminated by soft-close hardware. And cabinet doors are often hinged at the top and opened from the bottom, creating a vertical configuration that means no more whacking your head on a cabinet-door corner.

Another cool kitchen trend: Manufacturers of appliances are providing antidotes to what I call “stainless-steel fatigue.” Although stainless steel remains dominant, notes Burke, “we’re seeing some fun colors” on appliances.

And let’s not overlook fixtures, on which high-style finishes such as chrome, nickel, oil-rubbed bronze and brushed stainless steel are more frequently being used.

Shiny brass is being supplanted by matte or brushed brass.

LUXURIOUS BATHROOMS

Homeowners are also opting for contemporary styles in bathrooms, according to the NKBA survey, along with spa-like amenities such as steam showers, soaking tubs, sensoroperated faucets, double-sink vanities and even dual master baths.

Still, the motivation behind many bathroom remodeling projects is greater accessibility. The AIA survey notes that more bathroom projects involve large doorless or no-threshold showers, grab bars and nonslip surfaces.

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Phil Kean says his clients want to bring the outdoors in, or vice versa. He certainly delivered with this home, which uses pocketing glass doors between the kitchen and the lanai. When the doors are open, it’s hard to tell which is which. The interior designer was Rob Turner, also of Phil Kean Design Group

tures homeowners want, according to the AIA survey.

New bathroom layouts are blurring the lines between the bedroom and boudoir.

The 2014 New American Home in Las Vegas showcased “peek-a-boo baths” by Winter Park interior designer Marc Thee. This concept, inspired by a trend in boutique hotels, merges these intimate spaces.

Pillsbury says Keesee and Associates recently finished a master bedroom and bathroom renovation that’s completely open and fully equipped with a so-called Diva Station.

He’s hesitant to call it a trend, but it’s certainly intriguing.

A.C. Ernst Building Corporation is building more of these merged master bathrooms as well. “Many of the homeowners we’re remodeling for are opening up spaces and creating master suites with viewable bathrooms,” Ernst says.

Let me hasten to add that by viewable bathroom I mean the tub and vanity area are out in the open. The toilet, of course, remains hidden. No one is suggesting that open floorplans be quite that open.

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Homes are getting smarter as the price of home-automation technology decreases.

For example, programmable and remotecontrol thermostats are gaining popularity in remodeling projects.

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REMODEL the same token, I believe we’re close to a time that a certain level of home integration will be expected.”

Today’s homeowners are both energy- and eco-conscious. Energy-hogging features such as double-height ceilings are falling out of favor as energy-saving products prove to be smart investments offering quick returns.

“Homeowners are selecting low-E windows, Energy Star appliances and Low VOC [volatile organic compounds] paint,” notes Kean. “Many of our clients even require green certification of their homes.”

Pillsbury agrees, and goes a step further: “Sustainable construction is far beyond just a trend. Energy-efficiency standards are increasing every year. It won’t be long before what we used to call a green home is code

minimum.”

When possible, Jonathan McGrath Construction includes energy-saving features such as low-E windows, high SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) air-conditioning systems, tankless water heaters, Energy Star appliances and upgraded insulation.

“By doing these things, many clients have told me that their energy costs have decreased, even after adding square footage,” notes McGrath.

In summary: Modern renovations are replacing the ostentatious with subtle, sleek and sophisticated styles. Homeowners have a new mindset about function and flow, perhaps due to a collective recession-weary psyche.

Everyone is eager and optimistic for a fresh start — clean and uncluttered. n

Karen LeBlanc is host of The Design Tourist, an online program airing on The Design Network (thedesignnetwork.com). She travels the globe in search of unique design finds and brilliant design minds. For a global dose of design inspiration, watch her show and check out her blog, HouseSpiration.com, which tracks the latest trends and tastemakers in architecture, design and home interiors. You can find more images on her Orlando Life Pinterest Board.

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Galician Gastronomy Y

AN AUTHENTIC TASTE OF SPAIN NEAR RESTAURANT ROW.

ou’ve eaten the paella. You’ve sipped the sangria. Now try

an entirely different type of authentic Spanish cuisine.

That’s the philosophy behind Lolailo The Original, a new restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area.

“Our dream was to teach Americans what real Spanish cuisine is,” says Adriana Mengual, general manager, whose mother, Rosa Mengual, owns Lolailo. “People think it’s like Latin food with rice and beans. We love that, too, but our cuisine is completely different.”

Yes, Lolailo serves a version of red sangria, one that tastes exactly like the kind you’d find in Madrid. Likewise, the restaurant’s Sunday brunch features all-you-can-eat paella, which originated in Valencia.

But from there on, the menu reflects the family’s roots in northwest Spain’s Galicia region, a hilly, autonomous community bordered by Portugal to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north.

Not only are the recipes Spanish. So are the ingredients and so is the chef, Jose Ramon Fernandez. “It was hard to find a chef here who cooks with our flavors, our seasonings,” Mengual says. “So we decided to bring a chef in from Spain.”

All the bread and seafood, including live lobsters, are flown in from Galicia. Fish are iced and imported as well. “You can taste the difference,” Mengual notes. “Our shores have a lot of rocks, so the fish are a bit more brave. They’re very strong, so the seafood is salty.” All the wines and beers are from the Iberian Peninsula, too.

While the menu is primarily Galician, the décor pays tribute to three areas of Spain. “My mother wanted to have a little bit of everything in her life represented in the restaurant,” Mengual says.

Guests enter the strip-mall storefront into a room dubbed Madrid, which features a copper bar, simple wooden seats, tables and a casual grab-a-beer-and-tapas vibe.

The main dining room, Granada, is highlighted by a four-panel, hand-painted mural along one wall. It’s a representation of the Alhambra, a rambling palace and fortress complex that can trace its origin to the 9th century.

On the other side of a wrought-iron divider and a small stage is the Galicia room. It looks like a dining room in an upscale home, with a crystal chandelier, a fireplace and upholstered chairs surrounding a round table.

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Stone accents abound. The fireplace is reminiscent of those found in many Galician country homes, where they’re called lareira. “It’s where people cook their food, then sit around and have family time,” Mengual says.

In the kitchen, Fernandez is true to Galician flavors while adding elements from other parts of his native country.

The appetizer menu, for example, boasts two types of octopus dishes.

The one from Galicia, pulpo á feira, is boiled and cut into chunks, then served on a wooden platter topped with olive oil, salt and paprika.

However, at our waiter’s recommendation, we tried the other octopus option. It’s called pulpo a la brasa, and it consists of long, tender logs of fresh octopus. They’re boiled, grilled, then topped with paprika and placed over silky mashed potatoes.

“We eat a lot of potatoes in Spain, many types, many styles,” Mengual says, “and the chef wanted to create a style just for Lolailo.”

The result was patatas Lolailo, blocks of potato with a round scoop removed from the top of each.

The indentation was filled with a blend of minced chorizo, which is a Spanish sausage, and olive oil. The contrast between the two classics, usually served separately, was a treat.

Spanish omelets, called tortillas, are beaten eggs layered with potatoes. Lolailo’s version is fluffy and light, but not quite salty enough.

The portion is huge, but it’s great sandwiched between two halves of a baguette for lunch the next day, just like a typical Spanish bocadillo.

In an effort to sample as many Lolailo dishes as possible, especially the signatures, I took the server’s suggestion and ordered the seafood platter. It’s $90 for two people, but it’s a lot of food. The langoustines (small lobsters that look like large shrimp) were grilled and spectacular — served as they are in Spain, with the eyes intact — but the small

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Lolailo’s chocolate cake, layered with Maria cookies; the pulpo a la brasa appetizer consists of octopus that’s been boiled and grilled; a mural of the Alhambra dominates the main dining room; the seafood platter features langoustines, clams and three types of fish.

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Top to bottom: Lolailo’s Elojio al Vino is a dessert in a wineglass, with homemade ice cream, grapes, rose petals and a Spanish custard called tocinillo de cielo; general manager Adriana Mengual and chef Jose Ramón Fernandez with Lolailo’s owner, Rosa Mengual; all the wines and beers at Lolailo are from Spain.

clams were nondescript.

The black slate platter also featured codfish, brill and baconwrapped monkfish, all cooked simply and well. Yet, we eventually left much of it on the plate. Perhaps those brave Iberian fish lose their appeal so far from home.

Dessert was a delight. The rice pudding was scrumptiously homey, but the chocolate cake, layered with mildly sweet Maria cookies, was particularly noteworthy. “It’s the cake every kid in Spain has for her birthday,” Mengual explains. “My mom used to make it all the time, and I asked her to please have it on the menu.”

The service was excellent during our visit. We truly felt welcomed by every employee we encountered. But the team can use some work over the phone.

We made our dinner reservation for 7 p.m. because we were told the flamenco show started at 8. (The show is presented every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus at Sunday brunch.) By 8:10, a talented guitarist had started strumming Spanish tunes, which was indeed a treat. But still, no flamenco dancers.

Turns out the show starts at about 8:30 followed by a second performance at about 9:30. Be warned: It’s best to eat late, as all our apparently clued-in fellow diners did. Most were Spanish-speaking, and all arrived at least half an hour after we did. Lesson learned.

We noticed that parties were welcomed warmly and in their own language; the Lolailo team seems to be bilingual.

Will I run back? Not for the seafood platter, but I would stop in for tapas again. I’d like to try the other entrées too, although the prices are steep. Non-seafood dishes range from $16 for chicken to $38 for steak, and most seafood dishes are higher than that or market price.

But with such kind service, and a free flamenco show if your timing is right, the restaurant may yet draw me back for a Galician meal: a slice of northwest Spain in southwest Orlando. ■ Rona Gindin, dining editor of Orlando Life, has written about Orlando’s restaurants for Fodor’s and Zagat, among many other publications. She’s the author of The Little Black Book of Walt Disney World.

WHERE: 7637 Turkey Lake Rd., Orlando HOW MUCH: $$$ WHERE TO CALL: 407-730-8948 • lolailo.com

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FLAVOR LISTINGS AFRICAN

Nile Ethiopian 7048 International Drive, Orlando, 407-354-0026 /

nile07.com. Locals willingly navigate International Drive to dine at Nile, a family-owned restaurant specializing in the exotic cuisine of Ethiopia. Order a few dishes to share and scoop up the intriguing concoctions with the eatery’s signature spongy bread. End with a strong cup of aromatic, brewed-to-order coffee. $$

Sanaa 3701 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, 407-938-7400 / disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/sanaa. Sanaa, one of Disney’s most interesting restaurants, offers dishes based on cuisine from the Spice Islands, a coastal African area rich with Indian influences. Flavors are intense, but spicy only upon request. (Curry, the chefs insist, is a melding of flavors, not one particular spice.) The marketplace-style dining room boasts picture windows overlooking the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s savannah, so you might spot zebra or wildebeest while lunching on tandoori chicken or a vegetarian platter with stewed lentils and a vegetable sambar (stew). $$

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The Bistro on Park Avenue 348 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-

2313 / bistroonparkavenue.com. Located in the Hidden Gardens, this low-key eatery’s glass-enclosed garden room offers one of the prettiest settings on Park Avenue. Specialties include chef crab cakes, shrimp or crawfish étouffée and bistro-style pot roast. Breakfast is served on Saturdays with an excellent brunch featuring a variety of eggs Benedict made with salmon and soft-shell crab. It’s German Night on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. $$-$$

Briarpatch Restaurant 252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-8651.

This Park Avenue institution is crowded during breakfast and lunch — and on Sunday for brunch — and incredibly noisy. Fare includes fancy burgers, such as the Grafton white cheddar and sugar-cured bacon burger, as well as sandwiches, salads and omelets. But most patrons are particularly fond of the oversized homemade desserts, including an array of ice creams and such super-rich treats as chocolate layer cake. A bit of trivia: The restaurant’s marble counter once topped the soda fountain at Irvine’s Pharmacy, an even more venerable Park Avenue institution that operated from 1925 to 1973. $$-$$$ The Cask & Larder 656 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-6282333 / caskandlarder.com. From the folks who brought us Ravenous Pig comes this “Southern Public House” in the former Harper’s Tavern location. “Cask” is for the beer that’s brewed on site and “larder” is an arcane term for a pantry used primarily in the South, so the cuisine is Southern-inspired, locally sourced and encompasses the general categories of sausage and country ham; vegetables and grains; fish and oysters; and such delectable oddities as grilled lamb heart, pork belly and foie-gras stuffed quail. Snout-to-tail specials for parties of eight or more involve serving up an entire animal, usually a pig. Now open for lunch Wednesday through Saturday. The midday menu offers more salads and sandwiches along with more substantial entrees such as rabbit meatloaf and trout. Menus change often to reflect local harvests and fresh catches. $$$ Chatham’s Place 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando, 407- 345-2992 / chathamsplace.com. For an old-fashioned dining experience — a subdued dining room and doting personalized service by a veteran staff — check out this hidden Restaurant Row eatery. Locals return regularly for Chef Tony Lopez’s classic dishes such as black grouper with pecan butter, rack of lamb and filet mignon. $$$ Citrus 821 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-373-0622 / citrusorlando.

com. A clubby yet stylish restaurant in a convenient downtown Orlando location, Citrus features modern American cuisine with a nod toward regionally grown and produced ingredients. International influences also highlight the menu, from smoked chili aioli complementing herb-marinated chicken to balsamic rum glaze topping juicy pork chops. $$$

Dexter’s 808 E. Washington St., Orlando, 407-648-2777; 558 W.

New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-629-1150; 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary, 407-805-3090 / dexwine.com. Central Florida has three Dexter’s locations, and each has become a neighborhood magnet, drawing diners of all ages for hearty portions of creative American fare (at fair prices), good wine and, in some cases, live music. Casual dress is the rule. The brunches, and the pressed duck sandwiches, are especially popular. $$-$$$

Emeril’s Orlando 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-224-2424 /

emerils.com. Get a taste of — where else? — New Orleans at this always-bustling Universal CityWalk institution. You’ll find classics from celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, including the signature barbecue shrimp, andouille-stuffed redfish, double-cut pork chops and banana cream pie. The service, of course, is superb. Consider sharing appetizers at the bar area. $$$$

Hamilton’s Kitchen. 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-

645-6675 / thealfondinn.com. Named for the innovative former Rollins College president, Hamilton Holt, the warm and welcoming restaurant at the newly opened Alfond Inn boasts an early 1900s

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ambience, with a hearth-inspired kitchen window, exposed beams, farmer’s table and Dutch oak floors. The cuisine features traditional Southern offerings using locally sourced ingredients. Hamilton’s is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Chef Christopher Windus, former executive chef of Todd English’s bluezoo at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, is in charge of the kitchen. $$$

Hillstone 215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-740-4005 / hillstone. com / hillstone. Formerly known as Houston’s, this Winter Park mainstay is part of a high-end chain. Still, it grows its own herbs, bakes its own bread, grinds its own meat, cuts its own fish and whips its own cream. In nice weather, guests relax with a cocktail in Adirondack chairs overlooking Lake Killarney. Many proposals have been popped during dinners for two on the boat dock. $$$ Jernigan’s 400 W. Church St., Orlando, 407-440-7000 / amwaycen-

ter.com. Watch a Magic game in style at this well-appointed buffet restaurant located on the Amway Center’s exclusive club level. The reservations-only eatery, open to ticket holders, serves wholesome meals for about $40. The menu of the day might offer slow-smoked barbecue ribs, grilled rib-eye steak, pasta pomodoro and Chinese chicken salad. Jernigan’s is run by Chicago’s Levy Restaurants, the team behind Downtown Disney’s Portobello Yacht Club, Fulton’s Crab House and Wolfgang Puck Grand Café. $$$

Marlow’s Tavern 1008 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-960-3670 / marlowstavern.com. Classic American tavern fare, including an array of big and juicy burgers, served in an upscale pub environment, with exposed-brick walls, dark wood accents and leather-upholstered booths. The appetizers are wonderful, especially J.T.’s Kettle Chips which include gorgonzola cheese and bacon, are to die for. Outdoor seating is under a sizeable covered patio, where there’s sometimes live entertainment. $$ Matilda’s On Park 358 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-951-5790.

That seemingly cursed corner of Park and Canton avenues most recently occupied by Galopin and perhaps a half-dozen eateries going back a decade or so is now Matilda’s. The logo features a kangaroo and a “Roo Burger” is offered on the menu, but that’s about as far as the Australian theme is carried. Otherwise it’s an eclectic assortment of traditional pub food such as chicken wings along with tacos, sandwiches and varieties of mac and cheese. The upstairs space, as it was during Galopin’s run, is a lounge with a casual but contemporary vibe. $$$ Park Plaza Gardens 319 S. Park Ave., 407-645-2475 / parkplazagardens.com. Located adjacent to the historic Park Plaza Hotel, this Winter Park institution boasts a clubby, cozy bar and sidewalk café for leisurely drinks, casual meals and unparalleled people watching.

Café specialties include appetizers, soups, sandwiches, burgers and a lovely array of salads. At the rear of the building is the elegant atrium dining room, a posh, patio-style space where you are surrounded by large trees and lush vegetation beneath a soaring ceiling of glass. The food is worthy of the setting, melding American, European and Asian flavors and cooking techniques. Specialties of the house include beef carpaccio, filet of beef tenderloin, chicken curry salad and crab-stuffed grouper. Bananas foster is a showy but delightful dessert. $$$-$$$$ Rusty Spoon 55 W. Church St., Orlando, 407-401-8811 / therustyspoon.com. Foodies flock to this Church Street gastropub, a warm and welcoming space in which meals are described as “American food. European roots. Locally sourced.” Your salad will consist of über-fresh greens, your sandwich will be filled with slow-braised lamb, your pasta will be hand-rolled and your meat will be robustly seasoned. $$-$$$ Seasons 52 7700 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-5212; 463 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, 407-767-1252 / seasons52.com.

Business dinners, ladies’ luncheons and date nights abound at these ever-popular Darden concept restaurants, that boast big, bustling spaces with satisfying food and comprehensive wine lists. It seems incidental that the food happens to be healthful and low in fat, with no menu item topping 475 calories. So if you want that clam chowder, go for it. It will be cleverly produced without cream, butter or roux. $$-$$$

The Table Orlando 8060 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 407-900-3463 /

thetableorlando.com. For special occasions, book a place at The Table, a tiny restaurant that serves a five-course gourmet meal with wine pairings. Up to 22 guests at a time share the repast around an oversized table. The New American menu changes regularly and is comprised in large part of locally sourced foods. The price is a set $100

THE KEY $ Inexpensive, most entrées under $10 $$ Moderate, most entrées $10-20 $$$ Pricey, most entrées over $20 $$$$ Very expensive, most entrées over $30

including tax and tip. Groups can host private events here. $$$$

310 Park South 310 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-647-7277 /

310parksouth.net. New American cuisine featuring fresh seafood, beef, pasta dishes, signature salads and sandwiches. Dine outside along the Avenue and enjoy daily lunch and dinner specials, a children’s menu or Sunday brunch. Steak, chicken and pasta entrées dominate the menu, but there’s also a very nice, slowly roasted half duck finished with a plum demi-glace. If you prefer to dine at home, call ahead and pick up your favorite dish. $$-$$$

Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen 2203 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 407-

672-5753 / tibbysneworleans-kitchen.com. If you’re looking for a quiet, intimate dining experience, this is not the place for you. Tibby’s is loud, raucous and fun, with Crescent City favorites like shrimp Creole, crawfish pie and, for dessert, powdered beignets. Tibby’s was named for the late Walter “Tibby” Tabony, a Big Easy native and great-uncle of restaurateur Brian Wheeler, who also founded Tijuana Flats. The old man, whose colorful biography is on the menu, would certainly have approved of the shrimp and andouille cheddar grits and the handbattered fried pickle slices, which are expertly fried and served with a rich rémoulade sauce. $$

TooJay’s Various locations / toojays.com. When it’s time for a taste of

Jewish Brooklyn — pastrami on rye, latkes, blintzes, knishes — the six local outlets of this South Florida-based chain have it all. You’ll also find diner foods such as omelets, sandwiches and pot-roast dinners.

Take home some black-and-white cookies. $

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Dragonfly 7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 407-370-3359 / dragon-

flyorlando.com. Stylishly attired 30-somethings regularly pack this ohso-hip restaurant, where groups share sushi, grilled “robata” items, and tapas-style Asian foods such as soft-shell crab tempura, crispy black pork belly and shiso-wrapped spicy tuna. $$

Hawkers Street Fare 1103 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 407-237-0606 /

facebook.com/hawkersstreetfare. This Mills 50 mainstay, named for street vendors of Asian fare, serves up generous tapas-size portions of curry laksa (an aromatic Singaporean soup), roti canai (Malaysian flatbread with a hearty curry sauce), five-spice tofu, chilled sesame noodles, smoky mussels and sensational beef skewers with peanuty satay dip. $$

Ming Bistro 1212 Woodward St., Orlando, 407-898-9672. Enjoy per-

haps Orlando’s best dim sum for dinner or, on a weekend morning or afternoon, select shrimp dumplings, beef balls, turnip cakes, sticky rice, barbecue pork buns and egg tarts one small dish at a time from carts that roll between tables. The a la carte menu features Hong Kong-style staples from stir-fry beef to chicken feet. $

Orchid Thai Cuisine 305 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-331-1400.

Enjoy authentic Thai food — with orchids (what else?) garnishing many dishes — in a primo Park Avenue location. Traditional offerings include green curry highlighted by coconut gravy infused with kaffir lime and Thai basil, larb chicken, tom yum soup and curry puffs. For a light and refreshing dessert, try the Thai doughnuts, sweetened by a peanut-sprinkled dip of condensed milk. The cozy restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. $$-$$$

Sea Thai 3812 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 407-895-0985 / seaorlando.com. Start with a green papaya salad and beef yum, then feast on steamed whole fish with garlic chili sauce, pad Thai and green curry chicken. But you can’t go wrong with any of the Thai classics offered at this welcoming East Orlando eatery. $$ Sushi Pop 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo, 407-542-5975 / sushipoprestaurant.com. Oviedo is an unlikely location for this cuttingedge restaurant, a popular spot for sushi. The food is serious and often experimental, as chef-owner Chau uses molecular gastronomy to create some of the fusion fare. The aura is fun: Asian anime on the walls, playful colors, and servers who dress in outrageous themed outfits. $$ Tasty Wok 1246 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 407-896-8988 / yelp.com/

biz/tasty-wok-orlando. True, it’s a humble spot, but Tasty Wok offers an array of satisfying dishes, among them roast duck and steaming soups. Try the beef chow fun, eggplant with minced pork and salt and pepper ribs. A smaller menu of American-style Chinese dishes is also available. $

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Venetian Room 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, 407-238-8060 / thevenetianroom.com. Walk though a run-of-the-mill convention hotel to reach this AAA Four-Diamond treasure, an elegant, domedservice, continental restaurant that pays homage to the heyday of unapologetic, butter-and-cream-enhanced fine dining. The lobster bisque is an absolute must. After that, try the filet mignon, duck a l’orange or Dover sole. $$$$

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Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel 99 W. Plant St., Winter Garden,

407-230-4837 / chefstableattheedgewater.com. Husband-and-wife team Kevin and Laurie Tarter are your personal servers at this intimate Winter Garden hideaway, where Kevin prepares the evening’s threecourse, prix-fixe meal and Laurie helps choose the wine. Adjacent, the Tasting Room offers tapas-size portions of international dishes and a full bar. $$$

Fresh 535 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 321-295-7837/fresh-

cafe.wp.com. You’d expect globally inspired cuisine in a restaurant owned by partners who are Filipino-Italian and Panamanian-Lebanese, respectively. And that’s what you get at aptly named Fresh, where the ingredients are uniformly fresh and largely locally sourced. The ever-changing menu features such entrees as seared scallops with lime-ginger beurre blanc, butternut squash ravioli and succulent beef tenderloin. The grilled peach with mozzarella, prosciutto, lemon honey vinaigrette and mint is an out-of-the-ordinary salad. $$$-$$$$

K Restaurant 1710 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 407-872-2332 / krestaurant.net. Kevin Fonzo, the go-to chef in College Park since 2001, owns this homey eatery, which is, in fact, located in a converted house.

The menu is mostly creative-American, along with Italian favorites celebrating Fonzo’s heritage. Casual wine tastings and themed special dinners, along with a constantly changing menu, bring back regulars for singular experiences. $$-$$$ Le Rouge 7730 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-370-0909 / lerougewinebar.com. This Restaurant Row hot spot is a sexy lounge with backlit lighting, a long bar and comfy sofas. It also features fine food.

Guests can choose from among three-dozen tapas, including garlic shrimp and sautéed wild mushrooms. $$$

Experience the modern side of Mexican cuisine

Luma on Park 290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-599-4111 / lumaonpark.com. If there’s pancetta in your salad, the salumi was made in the kitchen, by hand, starting with a whole pig. Most herbs are from local farms, fish from sustainable sources, pickled vegetables jarred in house and desserts built around seasonal ingredients. Luma’s progressive menu, which changes daily, is served in a sleek and stylish dining room under the passionate direction of Executive Chef Brandon McGlamery, Chef de Cuisine Derek Perez and Pastry Chef Brian Cernell. $$$

Taste guacamole made fresh at your table Savor fresh seafood and steaks with authentic sauces

Norman’s 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, 407-393-4333 / normans.com. Celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken’s restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes, turns out artistic New World cuisine combining the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean, the Far East and the United States. The dining room is dramatic, the food astounding and the service polished. Be sure to begin with a Norman’s classic: foie gras “French toast.” And you’ll be delighted with the Mongolian veal chop. $$$$

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Ravenous Pig 1234 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-2333 / theravenouspig.com. After leaving their hometown for serious culinary training, Winter Park natives James and Julie Petrakis returned to open the region’s first genuine gastropub. Dinner reservations have been tough to snag ever since. The ambitious menu changes daily based on the fish, meat and produce that’s available, and it’s executed by a dedicated team that abhors shortcuts. Besides daily specials, The Pig always serves up an excellent burger, soft pretzels, shrimp and grits and a donut dessert called Pig Tails. $$$

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CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO

Victoria & Albert’s 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, 407-9393862 / victoria-alberts.com. Indulgent, multicourse prix-fixe feasts are served in the serenely elegant main dining room, accompanied by live harp music, while yet more courses are offered in the more intimate Queen Victoria’s Room and the private Chef’s Table. Chef Scott Hunnel, Maitre d’ Israel Pérez and Master Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek travel the world to learn the latest food and service trends, then adapt the golden ones locally. That’s why V&A, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, is Orlando’s only AAA Five Diamond restaurant. $$$$

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Café de France 526 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-647-1869 / lecafedefrance.com. Dominique Gutierrez, who’s from Vendée, on the Atlantic coast of France, still greets Café de France diners as if they’re old friends. At this point, many are. Despite a kitchen staffed with chefs, she still prepares the house-made pâtés the way her mother taught her years ago. Look for classics such as garlicky escargot and au courant entrées such as rack of lamb with mint, eggplant purée and crisp wild mushrooms. $$-$$$ Café 906 906 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-975-0600 / ca-

fe906.blogspot.com. Within this nondescript freestanding building is a friendly, low-key little restaurant where French expat Vincent Vallée will brew you a cappuccino, warm up a slice of quiche Lorraine or indulge you with a peanut-butter filled lava cake — dark chocolate or white. Be sure to try the “salted” pound cake, a savory snack made with goat cheese, walnuts and raisins stirred in, or the bacon quiche, a light, fluffy delight with a delicate and flaky crust. $

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Chez Vincent 533 W. New England Ave, Winter Park, 407-599-2929 / chezvincent.com. Orlandoans have headed to chef Vincent Gagliano’s Hannibal Square hideaway for 15 years, dressing up for formal evenings made even more special with trout in lemon-butter and pork tenderloin slathered with Dijon sauce. The intimate space has two sister enterprises: a below-ground wine cellar that hosts private meals for up to 30, and a lounge known as Hannibal’s that dishes up American and French favorites. $$-$$$ Croissant Gourmet 120 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-622-7753 / croissantgourmet.com. Tucked onto a side street behind simple glass walls, Croissant Gourmet is so small you might not notice it. Seek it out. Under the expert guidance of pastry chef François Cahagne, this simple spot turns out tray after tray of the region’s finest croissants and pastries. Quiches are superb here, as are the grilled croque monsieur and madame sandwiches. $-$$

Dylan’s Deli 1198 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-7578 /

dylansdeli.net. In a disjointed little space featuring warm fresco colors and distinctive touches such as arched doorways, Dylan’s Deli offers not only the pastrami sandwiches you’d expect but also a wondrous assortment of French fare. Crêpes and paninis filled with an array of Gallic and international flavors make for satisfying lunches, while montaditos (platters of meats, cheeses, nuts and more) and charcuterie plates pair well with French wines and beers after dark. $$-$$$

Le Macaron French Pastries 216 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 321-295-

7958 / lemacaron-us.com. Le Macaron serves up 16 flavors of petite pastel cookies, each made primarily with frothy meringue and ground almonds. The noshes are delicate yet filling, and come in varieties such as black currant, pistachio and chestnut-ginger-chocolate. These are nothing like similarly named macaroons, made with coconut. $

Paris Bistro 216 N. Park Ave., 407-671-4424, Winter Park / parisbis-

troparkavenue.com. Paris Bistro is a restaurant divided: Some seats are tucked away behind Park Avenue’s Shops on Park building, past a koi pond. The others beckon along a bustling stretch of sidewalk.

Wherever you choose to indulge, you’ll find French classics (coq au vin, beef burgundy) plus a slew of daily specials (roasted rack of lamb

flambéed with brandy and topped with a porcini mushroom sauce) created by chef and co-owner Sebastian Colce. $$-$$$

hen in a pot, Irish stew and, of course, fish and chips as well as a wide selection of Irish beers. The ambience is enhanced by dark wood, cozy clutter and rowdy groups of “footballers” cheering televised matches.

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/ emerils.com. Emeril Lagasse’s Polynesian-fusion fare is executed within a dramatically decorated space. Diners enjoy tropical cocktails, steamed dumplings and creative entrées such as pan-roasted duck breast with gingered pear chutney and umeboshi (pickled) plum glaze. $$$$

Raglan Road 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, 407-938-

Roy’s 7760 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-352-4844 / roysres-

Antonio’s 611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-645-5523; 691 Front St., Celebration, 407-566-2233 / antoniosonline.com. Fine Italian fare comes in three price ranges at Antonio’s, proprietor Greg Gentile’s trio of culinary homages to his ancestors. In Maitland, the upstairs Ristorante is somewhat formal, although the open kitchen provides peeks of the chefs in action. Its downstairs counterpart, Antonio’s Market & Café, is a more casual spot that doubles as a market and wine shop. And in Celebration, the casual, lake-view Cafe d’Antonio hits that center sweet spot. $$-$$$

Emeril’s Tchoup Chop 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, 407-503-2467

taurant.com. Hawaiian-fusion flavors enhance familiar and exotic fish dishes at this Restaurant Row pioneer, a link in a Honolulu-based chain owned by namesake chef, Roy Yamaguchi. $$

INDIAN

Aashirwad 5748 International Dr., Orlando, 407-370-9830 / aashirwadrestaurant.com. Begin with kashmiri naan, a slightly sweet bread stuffed with nuts, coconut and raisins, and continue with chicken biryani, cauliflower in exotic Manchurian gravy and a mixed tandoori grill. Whole spices are roasted and ground daily on site, further enhancing the cuisine’s authenticity. $$ Memories of India 7625 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, 407-370-3277;

3895 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary, 407-804-0920 / memoriesofindiacuisine.com. Exceptionally good Indian fare draws diners in Dr. Phillips and Lake Mary to these twin restaurants, where dishes such as palek paneer (creamed spinach) and lamb masala in rich ginger-garlic gravy always satisfy. $$

Raga 7559 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-985-2900 / ragares-

taurant.com. From its stylish décor to its inspired, somewhat global menu, Raga is a step above most local Indian restaurants. $$-$$$

IRISH

Fiddler’s Green 544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-2050

/ fiddlersgreenorlando.com. This is as authentically Irish as you’ll find in Orlando, with a menu featuring bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie,

0300 / raglanroad.com. Irish foods go a wee gourmet at this raucous Downtown Disney megapub, where watching Irish dancers and tasting imported beers are all part of the family fun. $$

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Bice 5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-503-1415 / orlando.bicegroup.com. Bice, with 50 locations around the world, has a local outpost of ambitious Italian cuisine at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal. Homemade egg pasta is used for several dishes, such as spaghetti Bolognese; other choices include veal piccata and steak with a Gorgonzola-demi sauce. $$$$ Brio Tuscan Grille 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, 407-351-8909 / 480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-5611 / brioitalian.com. Located in Winter Park Village, Brio is a Tuscan treasure. Try the roasted lamb chops, a full rack, or the filletto di manzo toscana, an 8-ounce, center-cut filet. Lunch features paninis and sandwiches as well as lunch-sized servings of popular dinner dishes. Pastas are made inhouse and breads are baked fresh in an Italian oven. The ambience is upscale, but kids have their own menu. $$ Buca di Beppo 1351 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-622-7663 / bu-

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Mi Tomatina 433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-4881 / mitomatina.com. This eatery bills itself as a paella bar, and indeed guests share a half-dozen varieties of the signature Spanish rice dish.

Yet others come for a mellow meal over tapas (garlic shrimp, potato omelet, croquettes) and sangria, enjoyed while seated within a small contemporary dining room or outdoors overlooking Hannibal Square. $$-$$$

Pio-Pio 5752 International Drive, Orlando, 407-248-6424 / mypiopio.com; 2500 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, 407-207-2262 / piopios. com; 11236 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, 407-438-5677. Latin American-style marinated roast chicken is a mainstay at this trio of Peruvian-Columbian restaurants, where families fuel up on heaping platters of pollo along with garlicky salad, fried plantains (sweet and green), and rice and beans. $$

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alFresco 146 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-654-5889 / alfrescowintergarden.com. Locally sourced foods take on a Mediterranean bent at this upscale-casual restaurant hidden behind downtown Winter Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charming Plant Street. $$

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Bosphorous 108 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-644-8609; 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-352-6766 / bosphorousrestaurant.com. This is the place for flavorful Turkish fare in either a white-tablecloth setting or alfresco along Park Avenue or Dr. Phillips Boulevard. Many couples fill up on the appetizer sampler with oversized lavash bread. For a heartier meal, try the ground lamb “Turkish pastry,” a shish kebab or a tender lamb shank. Outdoor diners can end their meals by smoking from a hookah. Or not. $$

Bull & Bear 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, 407-5975500 / bullandbearorlando.com. Orlando’s Bull & Bear looks similar to New York’s legendary steakhouse (except for the pool and golf course views), but ours has its own ambitious menu. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria’s fine-dining restaurant can feast on traditional items such as veal Oscar and prime steak that’s dry aged for 21 days, and intriguing ones such as appetizers of gnocchi and escargot with crescents of black garlic. The chocolate and lemon desserts are superb. $$$$

Taverna Opa 9101 International Drive, Orlando, 407-351-8660 /

Capital Grille 4200 Conroy Road, 407-351-2210; 9101 International

opaorlando.com. The food is excellent, but that’s only half the reason to visit Taverna Opa. On busy nights, the place is festive indeed: Some guests join a Zorba dance around the dining room while others toss white napkins into the air, joyously shouting “Opa!” Then there’s the belly dancer. $$

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Border Grill Fresh-Mex 5695 Vineland Road, Orlando, 407-352-0101 / bordergrillorlando.weebly.com. The flavors are crazy-fresh at this tiny Mexican restaurant near Universal, where Veronica Starling and her mother, Esther Fragaso, run the kitchen and dining room with the help of assorted relatives. $ Cantina Laredo 8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 407-345-0186 / cantinalaredo.com. Modern Mexican cuisine in a spiffy setting draws lovers of cilantro, jalapeño and pico de gallo to this Restaurant Row eatery, where the margaritas flow, the guacamole is made tableside and the portions are generous. The spinach enchilada is a vegetarianfriendly treat. $$ Cocina 214 151 E. Wellbourne Ave., Winter Park, 407-790-7997.

The area code of Dallas is 214, so this stylish eatery’s name makes sense when you consider that its menu offers creative, gourmet interpretations of traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. The huevos rancheros, flanked by Mexican rice and black beans, makes an ideal brunch, with fried eggs served atop corn tortillas and topped with melted queso blanco and red rancheros sauce. Also notable: the truffle mushroom quesadilla and braised pork tacos with mango as well as pescado rico, a large serving of mahi-mahi, wilted spinach and grilled veggies in a roasted poblano cream sauce. The main dining room encompasses freestanding tables and banquettes and there’s a spacious patio where pooches are welcome. $$

P.R.’s Taco Palace 499 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-2225.

This charmingly dumpy but iconic Winter Park eatery, located adjacent to the railroad tracks, serves up hearty portions of Tex-Mex fare including chimichangas, fajitas, tostadas and, of course, tacos. A specialty of the house is the outrageously proportioned fundido, a deep-fried flour tortilla filled with your choice of shredded or blackened chicken, shredded or ground beef and cream cheese. Many, many margaritas are consumed on the premises, and discounted tequila shots are offered whenever a train rumbles past. $-$$

SEAFOOD

Flying Fish Café 2101 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 407-

939-2359 / disneyworld.com. Creative seafood — and some great steak — are on the menu at this upbeat eatery in Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. For a special experience, enjoy a five-course Chef’s Tasting Wine Dinner while seated at the food bar. $$$$

Mitchell’s Fish Market 460 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-339-

3474 / mitchellsfishmarket.com. A high-end seafood chain that prides itself on being “absolutely, positively obsessed with freshness,” the family-friendly restaurant also offers a gluten-free menu and special meals for kids. Signature dishes include charbroiled oysters, Maine lobster bisque and a “Fish Market Trio” of blackened salmon, broiled salmon and sea scallops. $$-$$$

Ocean Prime 7339 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-781-4880 / ocean-prime.com. Designed to evoke the ambience of an old-time supper club, Ocean Prime’s white-jacketed servers offer sensational steaks and fish dishes along with creative options such as sautéed shrimp in a spectacular Tabasco-cream sauce, crab cakes with sweet corn cream and ginger salmon. End with the chocolate peanut butter pie. $$$$

Drive, 407-370-4392 / thecapitalgrille.com. Capital Grille tries to oneup its upscale steakhouse competitors by dry-aging its beef, an expensive process that results in especially flavorful meat. Try a beautifully unadorned chop or a more creative dish, such as citrus-glazed salmon or Kona-crusted sirloin. The setting is clubby; the wine selection is generous. $$$$

Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster 729 Lee Road, Orlando, 407-645-

4443 / christnersprimesteakandlobster.com. Locals have been choosing this prototypically masculine, dark-wood-and-red-leather enclave for business dinners and family celebrations for more than a decade.

Family-owned since 1993 yet under the Del Frisco’s banner until mid2013, Christner’s features USDA Prime, corn-fed Midwestern beef or Australian cold-water lobster tails with a slice of the restaurant’s legendary mandarin orange cake. And there’s a loooong wine list (6,500 bottles). On select nights, Kostya Kimlat hosts magic shows along with a prix-fixe menu in a private dining room. $$$$

Fleming’s 8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, 407-352-5706; 933 N.

Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-699-9463 / flemingssteakhouse.com.

Fleming’s puts a younger spin on the stately steakhouse concept, featuring sleek décor and 100 wines by the glass along with its prime steaks and chops. The tempura lobster “small plate” with soy-ginger dipping sauce is a worthy pre-entrée splurge. For a taste of the oldfashioned, visit on Sunday, when prime rib is served. $$$$

Linda’s La Cantina 4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, 407-894-4491 / lindaslacantina.com. An Orlando icon, this style-free, windowless restaurant is always packed, and that’s because it serves top-quality steak dinners at wallet-friendly prices. Namesake Linda’s daughters Karen Hart, Debra Tassoni and Lori Coley, run the establishment today. $$-$$$ Nelore Churrascaria 115 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-1112 / neloresteakhouse.com. This is one of two Nelore Brazilian all-you-caneat steakhouses — the other one is in Houston — where the servers, or “gauchos,” come to your table as often as you’d like bearing skewers of premier beef, chicken or pork. There’s a world-class salad bar and Brazilian cheese bread to keep you happy between meat courses.

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Ruth’s Chris 7501 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-226-3900;

610 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407-622-2444; 80 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary, 407-804-8220 / ruthschris.com. With three stately steakhouses and corporate headquarters by Winter Park Village, Ruth’s Chris, a native of New Orleans, has become an Orlando special-occasion mainstay. Its service-oriented restaurants specialize in massive corn-fed Midwestern steaks served sizzling and topped with butter. $$$$

Shula’s 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Orlando, 407-934-1362; 2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary, 407-531-3567 / donshula.com. Coach Don Shula, who led the Miami Dolphins to a perfect season in 1972, is now in the restaurant business. One of his Orlando outposts, located in Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin resort, is a dark, tastefully sportsthemed steakhouse where the menu is painted on a football. Offerings include Premium Black Angus beef as well as barbecue shrimp, wedge salad and crab cakes. Up in Lake Mary, Shula’s 347 Grill is more of a sports bar with ambitious food. $$-$$$$

Todd English’s bluezoo 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vis-

Winter Park Fish Co. 761 Orange Ave. Winter Park, 407-622-6112 /

Ethos Vegan Kitchen 601 S. New York Ave., Winter Park, 407-2283898 / ethosvegankitchen.com. Ethos is a vegan restaurant with a menu that also satisfies open-minded carnivores. Fuel up on pecancrusted eggplant with red wine sauce and mashed potatoes or a meat-free shepherd’s pie, if salads, sandwiches and coconut-curry tofu wraps won’t do the trick. $-$$

thewinterparkfishco.com. Fish and seafood dishes are fresh and wellprepared at this humble Winter Park spot, where a counter service format helps keep the prices reasonable. Crab cakes, lobster rolls, mahimahi sandwiches and more ambitious dishes such as grouper cheeks in parchment and stuffed grouper are among a day’s assortment. $$

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ta, 407-934-1111 / thebluezoo.com. Creatively prepared seafood is served in an over-the-top undersea setting at this fine-dining restaurant, located in Disney’s Swan and Dolphin hotel. The fashion-forward choices might be a miso-glazed Hawaiian sea bass or fried lobster in a soy glaze. The desserts are among the best in town. $$$$

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Me: “If you won’t listen to me, look at this video and see how the smartest volleyball coach in the world says how to do it. So you think she’s wrong, too?’’

Her: “Yes.’’ Making matters worse, she makes her wrong serve work, becoming one of the most reliable servers on her team. And so this has taught her that society’s rules in general do not apply to her, which could become a problem, say about the age of 15.

And so I can’t say that seeing her struggling in school is an altogether bad thing. This never happened to her older sister at the elementary level. It’s not that the elder sibling was smarter. It’s that the work is now harder.

My fourth grader is taking more intense math than her sister ever did at that age. For the past couple of weeks, it’s been all geometry. I’ve had to go to the web and relearn obtuse and acute angles to help her.

The reason for this is the Common Core State Standards that Florida has been phasing in. Simply put, the state has kicked up its academic requirements, now making them much more relevant to high-performing kids. My biggest problem with the FCAT has been that most of the kids in our Lake Wobegon neighborhood breeze through it.

I gave the high school reading test to my older daughter and two of her friends when they were in fifth grade, and all passed it. And so the fact that they got Level 4s or 5s on their grade-level tests was pretty much meaningless.

The new standards narrow down the long checklist of topics that math and language-arts teachers must cover in a year. Instead they focus on what matters most. For example, researchers have found that knowledge of fractions in the early grades is crucial to future success in algebra.

So teachers will have more time to teach in-depth knowledge of fractions. The focus isn’t just on memorization, but on ensuring kids understand the concepts behind what they are memorizing.

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Likewise, in reading, kids will have to support their writing with evidence. For example, if writing about an essay or some other text, they will have to cite examples from that material in presenting their case.

This is why teachers tend to like Common Core. So what’s the downside?

The tests aligned with the new standards come out next year and will replace the FCAT. They will be harder, scores will drop and school grades likely will go down.

This has school districts skittish. Some teachers are worried because their job performance is being linked to test scores, and they fear this transition will reflect badly on them.

Also, there are those who consider Common Core a sinister plot designed to promote homosexuality, promiscuity, sharia law, communism, environmentalism, an industrial state in which our children become serfs and, if all that isn’t bad enough, lay the groundwork for a United Nations takeover of public education.

This all is supposedly laid out in Agenda 21, a 1992 UN document on sustainable development. Glenn Beck has written a fictional thriller called Agenda 21. The promotion includes this: “The old, the ill, and the defiant all quickly vanish. Babies belong to the state.’’

All of which makes me a co-conspirator because I work for the Foundation for Excellence in Education, a group that supports Common Core. That I support Common Core is one reason I joined. Honestly, I don’t want to turn your child into a promiscuous, tree-hugging communist who will be subservient to the New World Order. Well, maybe a tree hugger, but one who supports the Keystone Pipeline.

I appreciate the concerns of school districts and teachers. But change of this magnitude does not come without challenges and implementation issues.

I think we can meet the challenge and be much better off for having taken it on. My loyalty is to my kids. I want to see them challenged. When my older daughter entered the excellent Winter Park IB program, the rigor and workload was a shock because she wasn’t prepared for it.

Hopefully that won’t be the case for her little sister. n Native Floridian and longtime Orlando columnist Mike Thomas is a freelance writer. You can reach him at miket@orlando-life.com.

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