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TRAVEL • LIVING • HEALTH • DINING

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Interior Design Trends

Estate Planning

Identity Theft

26 Local Event Guide 38 Travel Destinations

42 Food Trends 46

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PGA Tournaments

LPGA Tournaments

Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - Australian

Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - French

Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - Wimbledon

Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments - US Open

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INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2023

In life there are constant changes, so too in the world of interior design. Trends are always shifting. The themes for 2023 seem to be: Sustainable living and health & wellness designs. There has been a move away from minimalism to individualism which has created more personalized and decorative styles. In this new, post-Covid world, there have been many changes to the way we live, both inside and outside of the home. Many of us spend much more time in the house, so people have adjusted their priorities in the way the home is used. (. . .continued on page 8)

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With a new focus on wellness and healthy living, more attention is paid to comfort and overall well-being.

Kitchens are central to this new lifestyle and the open kitchen is an important aspect of this new trend. Most desirable are large islands that seat the family comfortably

and

provide

lots

workspace. Upper and lower cabinets of different colors are in fashion as are stainless steel cabinetry and fixtures. To update a kitchen, a coat of paint can completely change the feel and be extremely cost effective. Lighting is also a key component, particularly if natural light is not available. A growing number of homeowners are installing led lights underneath their cabinets to illuminate the kitchen counter top. With so many people still working at home, a designated office is often a necessity and needs to be incorporated into the design of your home. First of all, it should be comfortable and functional. It is desirable to have natural light and natural materials wherever possible. Try colors that are inspired by nature for a calming environment. For a more dramatic approach, an interesting background wall color can be useful for (. . .continued on page 10) 8

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all of your zoom meetings. Furnishings will feel more organic with the use of cotton, wool, and velvet fabrics. Of course fabric decisions can depend on the location within the home; it’s recommended that the home match its natural environment. There is still a movement toward coordinating the indoor and outdoor environments. Arches and architectural details are in as are soft edges, curved sofas, and personal pieces. Multi-function rooms that cater to entertainment and exercise are in vogue. More people will want media rooms for movies and games as well as gyms and saunas. Mud rooms and laundry rooms are no longer just utilitarian spaces. Today, homeowners

want

these

spaces

to coordinate with the rest of the home. Sometimes they even want to accommodate a pet with a special tub. Think about maximizing natural light throughout your home. Big open (. . .continued on page 12) 10

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The focus of home design in 2023 is a calm, comfortable environment in harmony with nature that incorporates work, entertainment and relaxation spaces.

windows which bring in natural light

clients wanting jewel tones in blues,

can improve mood, focus and sleep

greens and even rust, which creates a

patterns which will improve one’s

cozier environment. This is part of the

health.

eco-friendly trend of the last few years which incorporates elements of nature.

It looks like 2023 may bring with

Gold will also be popular as an accent

it the end of the white wall trend.

color.

Currently,

designers

are

reporting

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It is important to revisit one’s estate planning periodically, as both circumstances and laws can change without notice. If you do not have an estate plan, it is time to create one. You probably have more assets than you think. First of all, estate planning is an opportunity to designate who will receive your assets upon death or incapacitation. It will also allow you to designate a guardian for your children. With the advice of counsel, your plan will manage assets to minimize estate

taxes, gift taxes and any other tax issues. And most importantly, a good estate plan will avoid disagreements between heirs and probate which can be time consuming and expensive. Begin with an assessment of all your assets, including your home and other real estate, art, collections, vehicles, and jewelry. List your checking and savings accounts, investment accounts, life insurance policies, IRA or 401 accounts and ownership interests in any businesses. Estimate the value in order to divide among your heirs.

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A COMPLETE ESTATE PLAN INCLUDES SEVERAL DOCUMENTS:

POWER OF ATTORNEY

MEDICAL CARE DIRECTIVE

A durable power of attorney allows a person of your choosing to handle financial, legal and other matters if you are otherwise incapacitated. It remains in effect until death or revocation.

A living will specifies your wishes for medical care. A medical power of attorney gives authority to a trusted person to make decisions if you are unable.

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

WILL

A revocable living trust is an instrument that allows the owner (grantor) of assets to establish a trust for beneficiaries with the help of a trustee. You can be your own trustee with an alternate upon death or incapacity. This document can be amended or revoked as needed. The most important aspect of a trust is that your assets avoid time consuming and expensive probate.

A will, though desirable, is not essential if you have a revocable trust. The main reason to write a will is to include assets which may not be included in one’s trust. A will is meant to simplify things. You can designate child custody and also the recipients of your most valuable possession, such as cars, jewelry or other personal items.

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Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. They might steal your name and address, credit card or bank account numbers, Social Security number or medical insurance account numbers. The information could then be used to make purchases, get new cards in your name, open a phone, electricity, or gas account, or even steal your tax refund or medical benefits No one wants to be the subject of identity theft. If it happens to you, there are steps you can take, and the government is there to help at Identitytheft.com. The important thing is to take all the necessary steps to prevent it.

Keep your financial records, Social Security and Medicare cards and any other documents that have personal information in a secure place. If getting rid of them, be sure to shred them. Do not give out your Social Security number other than to the IRS, your bank, and your employer without asking why they need it. If they have a valid reason, try offering just the last 4 digits. If you are logging in to an on-line account, use a strong password. Do not give your personal information to someone who calls, emails, or texts you. They could be a scammer trying to steal your information.

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In addition to taking steps to protect your information, there are things to do to detect identity theft. Track what bills you owe and when they are due. If you stop getting a bill, that could be a sign someone changed your address or other information. Review your bills for charges that don’t belong to you. Check your bank account for withdrawals not made by you. Get and review your credit reports, as accounts you don’t recognize could be a sign of identity theft.

Many companies sell identity theft protection services that may include credit monitoring, identity monitoring, identity recovery services, and identity theft insurance. These services may be offered by your bank or credit union, credit card provider, employer’s benefits program, or insurance company. Also, there are credit monitoring services like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion that offer these services as well. Identity monitoring services may notify you of a change of address request, court or arrest records, orders for new utilitdy, cable or wire services, application for a payday loan, information on websites that sell stolen identity information. Most will not notify you if someone uses your information to file a tax return and collect your refund, get Medicare benefits, get Medicaid benefits, get welfare benefits, claim Social Security benefits, claim unemployment benefits.

If you discover that someone is misusing your personal information visit:

www.IdentityTheft.gov Courtesy of Federal Trade Commission

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2022-2023 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

TOURNAMENT

DEFENDING CHAMPION

OCT 13 - 16, 2022

ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, JPN

Hideki Matsuyama $1,791,000

OCT 20 - 23, 2022

THE CJ CUP in South Carolina Congaree Golf Club, Ridgeland, SC

Rory McIlroy $1,755,000

OCT 27 - 30, 2022

Butterfield Bermuda Championship Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton, BER

Lucas Herbert $1,170,000

NOV 3 - 6, 2022

World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba El Camaleón Golf Course at Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, MEX

Viktor Hovland $1,296,000

NOV 10 - 13, 2022

Cadence Bank Houston Open Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, TX

Jason Kokrak $1,350,000

NOV 17 - 20, 2022

The RSM Classic Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, GA

Talor Gooch $1,296,000

DEC 1 - 4, 2022

Hero World Challenge Albany, New Providence, BAH

Viktor Hovland $1,000,000

DEC 9 - 11, 2022

QBE Shootout Qu Tiburón Golf Course, Naples, FL

Kevin Na, Jason Kokrak $447,500

JAN 5 - 8, 2023

Sentry Tournament of Champions Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, HI

Cameron Smith $1,476,000

JAN 12 - 15, 2023

Sony Open in Hawaii Qu Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, HI

Hideki Matsuyama $1,350,000

JAN 19 - 22, 2023

The American Express Pete Dye Stadium Course, La Quinta, CA

Hudson Swafford $1,368,000

JAN 25 - 28, 2023

Farmers Insurance Open Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), San Diego, CA

Luke List $1,512,000

FEB 2 - 5, 2023

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA

Tom Hoge $1,566,000

FEB 9 - 12, 2023

WM Phoenix Open TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, AZ

Scottie Scheffler $1,476,000

FEB 16 - 19, 2023

The Genesis Invitational The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA

Joaquin Niemann $2,160,000

FEB 23 - 26, 2023

The Honda Classic PGA National Resort (The Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Sepp Straka $1,440,000

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

Puerto Rico Open Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, PUR

Ryan Brehm $666,000

DATES

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2022-2023 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE TOURNAMENT

DEFENDING CHAMPION

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL

Scottie Scheffler $2,160,000

MAR 9 - 12, 2023

THE PLAYERS Championship The Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, MS

Cameron Smith $3,600,000

MAR 16 - 19, 2023

Valspar Championship Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, FL

Sam Burns $1,404,000

MAR 22 - 26, 2023

World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play Austin Country Club, Austin, TX

Scottie Scheffler $2,100,000

MAR 23 - 26, 2023

Corales Puntacana Championship Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, DOM

Chad Ramey $ 666,000

MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023

Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), San Antonio, TX

J.J. Spaun $1,548,000

APR 6 - 9, 2023

Masters Tournament Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA

Scottie Scheffler $2,700,000

APR 13 - 16, 2023

RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

Jordan Spieth $1,440,000

APR 20 - 23, 2023

Zurich Classic of New Orleans Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

P. Cantlay/X. Schauffele $1,199,350

APR 27 - 30, 2023

Mexico Open at Vidanta Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, MEX

Jon Rahm $1,314,000

MAY 4 - 7, 2023

Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC

Max Homa $1,620,000

MAY 11 - 14, 2023

AT&T Byron Nelson TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX

K.H. Lee $1,638,00

MAY 18 - 21, 2023

PGA Championship Q Oak HIll Country Club, Rochester, NY

Justin Thomas $2,700,000

MAY 25 - 28, 2023

Charles Schwab Challenge Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, TX

Sam Burns $1,512,000

JUN 1 - 4, 2023

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

Billy Horschel $2,160,000

JUN 8 - 11, 2023

RBC Canadian Open Oakdale Golf & Country Club, Toronto, Ontario, CAN

Rory McIlroy $1,566,000

JUN 15 - 18, 2023

U.S. Open The Los Angeles Country Club (North Course), Los Angeles, CA

Matt Fitzpatrick $3,150,000

DATES

* Schedule subject to change

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DATES

2022-2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

TOURNAMENT

PURSE

OCT 6-9, 2022

LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship The Saticoy Club, Somis, California

$1.8M

OCT 20-23, 2022

BMW Ladies Championship Korean location to be announced

$2M

OCT 27-30, 2022

Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA Miramar G.C., New Taipei City, Chinese Taipei

NOV 3-6, 2022

TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course, Shiga, Japan

$2M

NOV 10-13, 2022

Pelican Women's Championship Pelican G.C., Belleair, Florida

$2M

NOV 17-20, 2022

CME Group Tour Championship Tiburon G.C., Naples, Florida

$7M

JAN 20-23, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, Orlando, Florida

JAN 27-30, 2023

Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Boca Rio Golf Club, Boca Raton, Florida

FEB 3-5, 2023

LPGA Drive On Championship Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers, Florida

$1.5M

MAR 3-6, 2023

HSBC Women’s World Championship Sentosa Golf Club, Tanjong Course, Singapore

$1.7M

MAR 10-13, 2023

Honda LPGA Thailand Siam Country Club, Pattaya Old Course, Chonburi, Thailand

$1.6M

MAR 24-27, 2023

JTBC Classic presented by Barbasol Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad, CA

$1.5M

MAR 31APR 3, 2023

The Chevron Championship Mission Hills Country Club, Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Rancho Mirage, CA

$5M

APR 13-16, 2023

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei Hoakalei Country Club, Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI

$2M

$2.2M

$1.5M $2M

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2022-2023 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

DATES

TOURNAMENT

PURSE

APR 21-24, 2023

DIO Implant LA Open Wilshire Country Club, Los Angeles, CA

$1.5M

APR 28MAY 1, 2023

Palos Verdes Championship presented by Bank of America Palos Verdes Golf Club, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

$1.5M

MAY 12-15, 2023

Cognizant Founders Cup Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ

MAY 25-29, 2023

Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards Shadow Creek, Las Vegas, NV

$1.5M

JUN 2-5, 2023

U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC

$10M

JUN 10-12, 2023

ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer eaview, Bay Course, Galloway, NJ

$1.75M

JUN 16-19, 2023

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, MI

$2.5M

JUN 23-26, 2023

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Congressional Country Club, Blue Course, Bethesda, MD

JUL 13-16, 2023

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Midland Country Club, Midland, MI

$2.5M

JUL 21-24, 2023

The Amundi Evian Championship Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France

$6.5M

JUL 28-31, 2023

Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open Dundonald Links, Ayrshire, Scotland

AUG 4-7, 2023

AIG Women’s Open Muirfield, East Lothian, Scotland

$7.3M

AUG 11-14, 2023

ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by AVIV Clinics Galgorm Castle Golf Club / Massereene Golf Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland

$1.5M

$3M

$9M

$2M

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CENTRAL FLORIDA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

OCTOBER

OCT 8 - 9 | ART FESTIVAL The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art festival exclusively featuring Florida artists. Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival will feature digital art work, graphic art work, fine art products, mix media, paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics art, and so much more! .For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3FHDwMW OCT 27 - 29 | BALLOON FESTIVAL Hot air balloons, food trucks, retail vendors and activities for the family… What more is there to ask for? For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3tNCwB6

NOVEMBER

NOV 12 | SEAFOOD & JAZZ FEST Come to our annual Seafood & Jazz Festival. This year we look forward to repeating the amazing year we had last year. Enjoy our amazing musical line up alongside our fresh Florida seafood! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3HlMkZh

NOV 19 - 20 | ART, CRAFT & WINE FESTIVAL Art, Craft & Wine Festival features over 150 talented artists and crafters offering original and unique items. Setting this event apart from other art and craft shows are the special wine stroll taking place both days. It's the perfect time of year to enjoy the cooler weather and a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping. For more info visit: aacwf.com

DECEMBER

DEC 3 - 17 | FEZZIWIG FESTIVAL Second Annual Fezziwig Festival in Hunter’s Creek - delicious food trucks, beer & wine, interesting vendors, live music, LED Christmas tree shows, themed stilt walkers, smores pit, Santa Claus meet & greets, interactive scavenger hunt! And most excitingly, IT WILL SNOW this year! For more info visit: fezziwigfestival.com

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(. . .continued from 26) DEC 10 | SALSA HEAT The Salsa Heat Christmas Party for years has been one of largest, most elegant Salsa Socials with a great lineup of performances from all over the state of Florida and beyond. We will be dancing to the live sounds of the Son Latino De Orlando Orquesta followed by DJ MamboTribe. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3sAhKWh

JANUARY

JAN 20 - 22 | FILM FESTIVAL Central Florida Film Festival is delighted to partner with Epic Theatres Mount Dora as the host venue for our annual festival! Featuring laser projection and electric reclining seating in all auditoriums, two Epic XL Large Format screens, and expanded concession options, this beautiful theater will assure your festival experience is the highest possible quality and comfort. For more info visit: centralfloridafilmfestival.com

people who are interested in and passionate about sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video. We’re proud to unite as many people as possible to learn, get inspired, and grow better together. For more info visit: podfestexpo.com

FEBRUARY

FEB 1- 12 | WICKED Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz … but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships … until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “Wicked.” For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3SBsRc4

JAN 26 - 29 | PODFEST Podfest Expo is a community of (. . .continued on page 30) 28

(. . .continued from 28) FEB 18 | WETLANDS FESTIVAL Since 2001, the Orlando Wetlands Festival has promoted community awareness of the Orlando Wetlands Park and the importance of Florida’s ecological and water resources. Explore exhibits, guided hikes and tours, presentations, games, live animals, native plant give-away, and more. Bring the whole family for a day of outdoor fun and learning! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3gE0if1

MARCH

MARCH 1 - 5 | PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time. The musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3gKjolT MARCH 16 - 19 | SHEN YUN Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, time-

less legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. For more info visit: shenyun.org MARCH 25 | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Annual Apopka International Jazz Festival featuring world renown jazz and R&B artists. Hosted and performed by legendary Kim Waters, urban keyboardist Kayla Waters, electrifying violinist Ken Ford and two time Oscar and two time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson. For more info visit: apopkainternationaljazzfest.com

APRIL

APRIL TBA | FILM FESTIVAL The Florida Film Festival is considered to be the best in international and independent cinema. It is an annual Oscar-qualifying event with over 180 films and first-class occasions, filmmakers and celebrities, hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu inside the theater. So grab your popcorn and enjoy the (. . .continued on page 32)

(. . .continued from 32) show! For more info visit: floridafilmfestival.com APRIL 29 - 30 | BLUEBERRY FEST The Brooksville Blueberry Festival will have a range of activities to appeal to all members of the family including many food concessions. Enjoy Blueberry Lane, where you’ll find everything blueberry, including blueberry pies, blueberry jam , blueberry honey, blueberry plants as well as fresh picked blueberries. For more info visit: brooksvilleblueberryfestival.com

MAY

MAY 4 - 7 | SONGWRITERS FEST The Annual Palm Coast Songwriters Festival will showcase more than thirty songwriters at various venues throughout the area for a weekend of melody and music. Join songwriters from across the country as they share the stories behind some of the most popular songs on the radio today. For more info visit: palmcoastsongwritersfestival.com

MAY 9 - 14 | MY FAIR LADY My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Sz7HLR

JUNE

JUNE 1 - 30 | CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Drawn to Life invites you into an astounding world where the art of Walt Disney Animation is experienced like never before. Gather your whole family for an unforgettable leap into this amazing new show—a live acrobatic journey where the stage is transformed into a giant animation table. For more info visit: https://cirk.me/3Sv5GjX

JULY

JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY Orlando is always sparkling with fireworks, but during the 4th of July weekend, it's truly booming! Most theme parks and resorts hold their special events on July 3rd and 4th.

For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3EGunmn JULY 13 | FILM FESTIVAL The Annual Orlando International Film Festival will include films from independent filmmakers throughout the world. The festival provides filmmakers - local and state-wide, with the opportunity to display their creative talents, share ideas, learn about the latest technology and developments in their field, and network with other filmmakers, writers, distributors, and investors. In addition to films, there will be panels, workshops, seminars and an art display featuring works from a local celebrated artist. For more info visit:

AUGUST

AUG 5 - 6 | HORSE SHOW Accomplished equestrians competitors and beginning riders alike enjoy our exceptional equine competitions, clinics, and facilities. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3W5qelR

SEPTEMBER

SEP 20 - 24 | CONVENTION OF CELEBRITY IMPERSONATORS The greatest gathering of Celebrity Impersonators in the world. Enjoy over 3 hours of Professional Celebrity Impersonators from every music genre, plus stage and screen. For more info visit: sunburstconvention.com

orlandointernationalfilmfestival.org

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2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

SESSION

DATE

TIME 11:00 am

FEATURED MATCHES

Mon, January 16, 2023

Men's and Women's 1st Round

Mon, January 16, 2023

7:00 pm

Men's and Women's 1st Round

Tue, January 17, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 1st Round

Tue, January 17, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 1st Round

Wed, January 18, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round

Wed, January 18, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round

Thu, January 19, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round

Thu, January 19, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round

Fri, January 20, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round

Fri, January 20, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round

Sat, January 21, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round

Sat, January 21, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round

Sun, January 22, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 4th Round

Sun, January 22, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 4th Round

Mon, January 23, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s 4th Round

Mon, January 23, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s 4th Round

Tue, January 24, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Tue, January 24, 2023

7:00 pm

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Wed, January 25, 2023

11:00 am

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Wed, January 25, 2023

7:30 pm

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Thu, January 26, 2023

11:00 am

Women’s Semifinals

Thu, January 26, 2023

7:30 pm

Men’s Semifinal

Fri, January 27, 2023

3:00 pm

Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal

Sat, January 28, 2023

4:00 pm

Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final

Sun, January 29, 2023

4:00 pm

Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

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2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE MAY 29 - SUN MAY 30 - MON MAY 30 - MON MAY 31 - TUE MAY 31 - TUE MAY 31 - WED MAY 31 - WED JUN 01 - THU JUN 01 - THU JUN 02 - FRI JUN 02 - FRI JUN 03 - SAT JUN 03 - SAT JUN 04 - SUN JUN 04 - SUN JUN 05 - MON JUN 05 - MON JUN 06 - TUE JUN 06 - TUE JUN 07 - WED JUN 07 - WED JUN 08 - THU JUN 09 - FRI JUN 09 - FRI

PLAY START Day - 11:00 AM Day - 11:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 11:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 11:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 11:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 12:00 PM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 12:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 11:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 11:00 AM Evening - 9:00 PM Day - 12:00 PM Evening - 5:00 PM Day - 12:00 PM Evening - 5:00 PM Day - 2:00 PM Day - 3:00 PM Evening - 7:00 PM

JUN 10 - SAT

Day - 3:00 PM

JUN 11 - SUN

Day - 3:00 PM

SESSION Men’s & Women’s 1st Round Men’s & Women’s 1st Round Men’s & Women’s 1st Round Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round Men’s & Women’s 4th Round Men’s & Women’s 4th Round 3rd Round 3rd Round 3rd Round 3rd Round 4th Round 4th Round 4th Round 4th Round Quarterfinals Quarterfinals Quarterfinals Quarterfinals Semifinals Men’s Semi Finals 1 Men’s Semi Finals 2 Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final Men's Singles Final

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2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE

PLAY START

SESSION

Mon, July 03

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

Tues, July 04

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

Wed, July 05

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

Thurs, July 6

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

Fri, July 07

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

Sat, July 08

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

Sun, July 09

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

Mon, July 10

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

Tues, July 11

11:00 AM

Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

Wed, July 12

11:00 AM

Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

Thurs, July 13

1:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final

Fri, July 14

1:00 PM

Men's Singles Semifinals

Sat, July 15

2:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

Sun, July 16

2:00 PM

Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

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2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION

DATE

SCHEDULE

PLAY START

MATCHES

Mon, 28 Aug

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

Mon, 28 Aug

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

Tue, 29 Aug

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

Tue, 29 Aug

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

Wed, 30 Aug

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

Wed, 30 Aug

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

Thu, 31 Aug

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

Thu, 31 Aug

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

Fri, 1 Sep

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Fri, 1 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Sat, 2 Sep

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Sat, 2 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

Sun, 3 Sep

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Sun, 3 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Mon, 4 Sep

Day

11.00am

Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Mon, 4 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

Tue, 5 Sep

Day

12.00pm

Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

Tue, 5 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

Wed, 6 Sep

Day

12.00pm

Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

Wed, 6 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

Thu, 7 Sep

Day

12.00pm

Women’s Semifinals /

Fri, 8 Sep

Day

12.00pm

Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1

Fri, 8 Sep

Night

7.00pm

Men’s Semifinal 2

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- TRAVEL TO -

If you haven’t been to Africa and are looking for an amazing experience, consider a safari. The only question is where to start, as there are many African countries with amazing national parks and various wildlife, all of which can provide a once-in-alifetime vacation. The top countries for safaris are Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

MASAI MARA JUNE - OCTOBER Masai Mara National Reserve is the most famous. It is known for its herds of plains’ game which include Masai lions, African leopards and Tanzanian cheetahs. The park is also home to the annual migration of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti in Tanzania. (. . .continued on page 40)

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LAKE NAKURU

AMBOSELI

ANYTIME

JUNE & OCTOBER

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for pink flamingos flocking along the shore of the lake. Also notable are the park’s white rhinos, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, ostriches and lions.

TSAVO

SAMBURU

MAY - OCTOBER

ANYTIME

Tsavo National Park, which is made up of two smaller parks, is the largest in Kenya and also the most remote. Famous for elephants playing in the Galana River, you will also find 500 species of birds and also giraffes, gazelles, lions, antelopes, impalas, hyenas and oryx.

Amboseli National Park is best known for its view of Mount Kilimanjaro and over 300 species of birds. You will also see zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, jackals, giraffes and leopards.

Samburu Game Reserve is known for rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and the Beisa Oryx. It is also home to around 900 elephants as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs and over 450 bird species. It is also famous for Kamunyak, the lioness that adopted 6 baby oryx.

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Tanzania There are 22 national parks in Tanzania, making it difficult to decide where to go. Serengeti, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, and Ngorongoro are the largest and most popular destinations and are often toured together along with Lake Manyara National Park. You will spot the big five mammals - buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, leopards and lions as well as giraffes, zebras, hippos and 500 species of birds on your nature walk, game drive, or in a hot air balloon.

NGORONGORO APRIL - MAY

LAKE MANYARA JUNE - OCTOBER Lake Manyara Park was established to protect large herds of elephants and is also famous for tree-climbing lions. With its beautiful setting on the lake, it is perfect for viewing pink flamingos and over 400 species of birds.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Centre (world heritage site) is known for the Crater which was formed when an ancient volcano exploded and collapsed on itself, creating vast plains that attracted wild life. The big five can be viewed here as well as black rhino. The Massai tribe still grazes their livestock here. Also, the Olduval Gorge is found here. This is where the Leakeys, in 1959, discovered evidence of human origins, fossilized bones, and stone tools dating back millions of years.

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d o o F Health

TRENDS FOR 2023 Rarely do we think about what is trending in the world of food and drink, but there are organizations that study this issue constantly, including Whole Foods, Innova Market Insights and even Martha Stewart

herself.

The

current

trend seems to be towards a focus on healthier eating due to an interest in sustainable agriculture, climate change and possibly as a result of correcting those bad habits acquired during Covid lock down. In the drink space, mocktails, or virgin cocktails, have become more and more popular for health reasons, even spawning a number of new establishments

devoted

exclusively

to alcohol-free night life. This trend expands well beyond Shirley Temples and there is an emphasis on alcohol free cosmopolitans, margaritas, mojitos

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and other more original creative drinks. As an example, Whole Foods points to yaupon, a caffeinated plant, to be brewed for tea and also used in new mocktail creations. Also growing in popularity are milk substitutes like oat, soy, almond, and even potato. They are typically lower in fat, sugar and are also cholesterol free. In the world of foods, there has been significant and growing interest

nutrition

and

sustainability. We will be interested in more natural less processed foods as well as more traditional ethnic menus. Plant based foods will be a growth area as the number of vegans has increased significantly and most of us have cut down on meat consumption for health and environmental concerns. We will want more locally produced ingredients due to interest in climate change. There is actually a new word for this - glocal. Think global and eat local! Plant

based

pasta

made

from

chickpeas, cauliflower and zucchini are already popular but new ones made from hearts of palm and green

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bananas are coming. And of course there is spaghetti squash which is the true vegetable pasta. Plant based meats have been available for quite some time but expect to see more plant based chicken and cheese. Interestingly,

mushrooms

are

particular interest as they are actually a superfood and contain so many necessary nutrients such as vitamins B and D, potassium, and antioxidants that can reduce signs of aging. With over 400 species, there is always a new one to try and the latest trend is toward oyster

and

trumpet

mushrooms.

What makes mushrooms such a versatile substitute is they are naturally chewy, crisp up when cooked, and absorb a variety of sauces. Don’t forget the portobello, which is a great meat replacement or even king oyster mushrooms as

replacement

scallops.

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