“Much More than a Gym“ With Hurricane Idalia now passed and most of us, gratefully, faring much better than we did in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the last few...

Capital improvements to the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Aquatic Facilities given to honor World Drowning Prevention Day ORLANDO, Fla. (August 23, 2023) — Dr. Phillips Charities announces a $2 million...

“Real Talk” Early last year, I got away on a “fellas” trip to Vegas. It was my first trip there in at least twenty years and will likely be my...

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 13, 2023) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s Joe R. Lee Branch, City of Winter Park Parks & Recreation Department, Town of Eatonville and Winter...

“Transitions” I love this time of year. The transition from spring to full-on summer, the longer days, and the permission I give myself to eat more ice cream. One of...

“NEW Math” In my mother’s house, “homework time” was a time to limit distractions and focus on the work at hand. I had a fairly typical work desk in my...

“Life’s Principles” When I committed to writing these First Friday messages, I did so with the goal of sharing many of the issues that I wrestle with in trying to...

“Dirty Little Secret” Whenever I get the chance to meet current students at my alma mater or those considering that fine school in Charlottesville, I have to work on keeping...

“You Did It!” Moving here in late summer of 2021, my wife and I were consumed with trying to find the right community for our family. We were leaving a...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2023) — This morning, over 450 civic leaders, pastors, and Central Florida residents once again gathered in person together to celebrate and honor the legacies of...