This week’s debut on Netflix of an inside look at the life and times of Bob Ross, the curly-haired art pioneer who hosted the ever popular “Joy of Painting” on PBS for close to 11…
Articles of Interest
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS
With a spotlight on the role of guardians to care for individuals impacted by mental, physical or emotional needs, a Guardianship Improvement Task Force has convened for the Florida 2022 Legislative Session. The need is…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: BLACK WIDOW DODGE
Disney’s bout with real-life Avenger Scarlett Johansson will not end well. Disney won’t win the battle, or the war. Disney learned during the pandemic that streaming blockbusters on Disney+ is a moneymaker. And it deserves…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: GOODBYE, STEVE
Stephen McKenney Steck recently passed away unexpectedly. The Orlando Sentinel’s published article and his family’s obituary chronicled his robust life and career. I remember standing beside Steve, a man I had only recently met, in…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: DRIVERLESS
Autonomous driving is getting closer as Ford Motor Company and Pittsburgh-based Argo A.I. are partnering with Lyft to begin autonomous services in Miami later this year. The service will begin with human backup drivers and…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: MANDATORY VACCINATION
AdventHealth’s announcement that it is considering mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for its work force of 38,000 is welcome news. While only half of the work force is vaccinated, AdventHealth is responsible for overseeing the health and…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: SURFSIDE
The tragedy which killed 100 residents and destroyed the lives of countless families has triggered a task force by the Florida Bar to examine whether legal reforms are necessary to Florida condominium board law and…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: REMEMBERING PAM BRODY
Reading the Orlando Sentinel’s article that Pam Brody had passed away – apparently at the age of 90 – was somewhat of a pause and ponder moment for me. Pam was identified as the “beloved…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: PRINCIPAL OF GIVING
After COVID-19 ushered in what can be described as the lost year of 2020, Matanzas High School Principal Jeff Reaves in Flagler County wrote personalized notes to each of the 459 graduating seniors for them…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: CHICKEN GUY
News that Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy will be occupying the former Steak ‘n Shake on Orlando Avenue in Winter Park, an expansion of his collaboration with Robert Earl, has created quite a hubbub. Not only…