Lighthouse Learning, a microschool and homeschool hybrid, began as a grassroots program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school started when co-founders Makenzie and Jamel Oliver began homeschooling their two daughters, as well as the children of neighbors and friends.

A pair of statues greets you at The Antique Foundry in Altamonte Springs, a vintage and antiques showroom with more than 10,000 square feet of quiet luxury.

The Celeste Hotel, which recently celebrated its five-year anniversary, is an on-campus, upscale hotel at the University of Central Florida. The Celeste proudly serves not only the school, but the entire Central Florida community – blending boutique charm with the amenities of a full-service hotel.

Comfort Keepers provides in-home care services to seniors in Greater Orlando, helping them live happy, independent lives. 

Why replace, when you can repair? That’s the philosophy of Nick O’John, owner of O’John Roofing in Lake Mary.

Realtor Kristin Green-Vogt and her team at the Kristin Green-Vogt Group are approaching a significant marker in their journey together. In 2026, the real estate brokerage – a staple in the Lake Mary community – will begin its fifth year as a woman-owned business.

For property owners, navigating the home rental process can be frustrating and time-consuming. Staying abreast of laws, communicating with tenants, and contracting the right people to keep a property in tip-top shape can become a full-time job. 

The Experts in Aging

When Michelle Wyatt bought the Barbara Lee (and its operating company, the St. Johns Rivership Co.) in 2023, she initially concentrated on making upgrades to the paddleboat. 

The Law Office of Mary Beth Kelly in Lake Mary provides comprehensive estate planning, which includes legal assistance with guardianships, to help you and your family. 

Primrose School of Winter Springs takes learning and character building seriously. And with good reason. Primrose provides early education and care for children from infanthood through kindergarten, as well as after-school care. 

Charlie and Maria Quick, owners of Quick’s Roll Off Services in Sanford, want people to know that renting a dumpster can be a clean process – literally and figuratively. 

FIT 407 is kicking off 2026 with exciting new offerings designed to take your workout to the next level. FIT 407 is the fitness center that brought modern reformer Pilates to life at its Oviedo Studio and elsewhere in Florida. 

Wes Simmons, the owner of School of Rock Oviedo, believes in the power of music. It’s something he and his team witness every day with their students.

Atlas Rehabilitation in Oviedo is celebrating a milestone this year – a decade serving physical therapy patients in Central Florida. During that time, the company has grown exponentially, both in staff size and the variety of services it offers.

Visionary Retina Care, Local Roots: Florida Retina Institute in Lake Mary

Lake Emma Animal Hospital is as good as gold, and the practice has a newly earned credential to prove it.

In his 15 years of performing computer-guided robotic surgery, Dr. Stephen Reed of Florida Orthopaedic Associates has witnessed and participated in remarkable advances in medicine. 

Park Jewelers in Lake Mary has a long-standing history in the community, especially as a go-to destination for engagement rings and wedding bands.

A Grand Year: Lake Mary Community Marks Milestone with Major Enhancements