Seminole County Public Library offers a wide range of programs to help you meet your goals.

SCPS is focused on our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be productive citizens. - Dr. Walt Griffin, superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools.

Sheriff Dennis Lemma shares 2018 State of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Spring cleaning starts with safety first. - Jemima Desir, MD, MBA, Florida Poison Information Center

Bears have a schedule, just like you do. - Diane Hirth, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Ever been curious about 3D printing, or wanted to see how it works for yourself? - Sara White, Seminole County Public Library.

For 10 years, students at Lake Brantley High School have gotten real-world experience working at the on-campus CFE Credit Union branch, and now would-be bankers at Lake Howell High are breaking into the business, too.

They call her the Energizer Bunny, and this 100-year-old Meals on Wheels volunteer continues to help others with a power all her own

Local printmaker breathes new life into a centuries-old art form

Lake Brantley alumni combine love, family, and farming

Local Eagle Scout honors the founder of the Special Olympics and its athletes.

With an industry veteran at the helm, South Seminole Middle School’s TV news production program is as fun as it is authentic.

The Wekiva River Players celebrate their 25th anniversary with the show that started it all

Maitland Middle School volleyball teams just can’t lose!

Teen-led Greyhound Buddies program pairs Lyman students with their special-needs peers to promote inclusion and opportunity for all.

When Longwood resident Chris Connor collapsed from a heart attack on the Seminole Wekiva Trail, a series of incredible events led to a life-changing and life-saving encounter among three complete strangers.

Meals on Wheels, Etc. celebrates 45 years of tasteful service to those in need.

Check out these fourth of July events in Seminole County!

The Buddy Up Tennis program based at Red Bug Lake Park in Casselberry gives players with Down syndrome the chance to make friends and have fun, but the volunteers who run it get so much more.

Seminole County’s new BFF 100 program helps high schoolers earn community service hours by training and fostering shelter dogs.

Hall of Fame athletes have it, the intangible that separates them from other elite players and helps them transcend the game itself. Longwood’s Coury Knowles has his own version of it, too, and though he never took the field, he earned a rightful place with his teammates in the UF Baseball Hall of Fame

Three passionate business owners share what it’s like to run modern companies from the classic homes inside Longwood’s historic district

In Seminole County, several visual art groups bring color and creativity to the community on a regular basis. Here we showcase three of these groups – one a relative newcomer, while the other two have been around for decades. All three are brimming with talented artists who encourage and support each other as they help make our world a more beautiful place.

Want to do some good this summer? Here’s a roundup of area volunteer opportunities with options for the whole family

...And it resides right here in our community. Meet the modern-day big band leaders who are sharing The Great American Songbook with new generations of music lovers.

The Musical Minds Choir uses song to lift the spirits and stimulate the memories of those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Retirement is not for everybody, and it just didn’t work out for two local go-getters who found fulfilling new careers after their traditional working days were done

This young Winter Springs actress is traveling the world to promote her hit movie and shine a new light on homelessness right here in our community

They can’t write you a speeding ticket (yet), but thanks to a new partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and local elementary schools, campus Safety Patrols are now genuine Junior Deputies

Project Linus gives thousands of handmade blankets to children in need – and an equal amount of smiles to the local women who sew them

Local artists aren't wasting any time getting creative in 2018. The year has only just begun, but there are already several exhibits in Seminole County that art lovers should check out. Here's a quick look at three of the shows.

It's Halloween season, so it's time to get your scare on! If you're looking for chills and thrills, check out this weekend's offerings in Seminole County.

Over the past few months, our staff members have captured and collected snapshots of locals who are out and about having fun (some even caught reading our magazine!) in our Lake Mary, Altamonte-Wekiva Springs, and Oviedo-Winter Springs communities. Take a look at our “Humans Of” pictorial and see if you recognize any of your neighbors!

Summer vacations. What families (especially kids) look forward to all year. Days filled with no routine, junk food, fun excursions, outdoor activities, and lots of cable. Here are a few of our staff's favorite family vacation memories (complete with some throwback photos!) for you to enjoy.

Seminole County goes back to school August 10th! Check out some of these fun, helpful, and educational Back-2-School Fairs coming up over the next several weeks.

Whenever I go to a bridal shower and they have that activity where you write down a date night idea for the couple, I always write “Go to the Enzian.” It is by far our favorite movie theater. For movie buffs, the Enzian play classics. For those who like independent films, it’s the only place in town you can see them. The theater even boasts one of the best restaurants and bars in town – Eden Bar. This week, the Enzian is hosting the Florida Film Festival.

Tag along with me to get a behind-the-scenes look at Agatha Christie’s Witness For the Prosecution premiering at The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center.

In the January/February issue of Lake Mary Life, Rebekah Grier wrote about costume designer Sumalee Eaton's transforming dress for the show Cinderella at Seminole High School. After seeing the dress on YouTube, a high school in California called Sumalee to create a dress for them, and flew her out to see the show on stage.

Lake Mary Life Magazine is giving away 4 free tickets to Orlando Shakespeare's production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told. To win, just comment below with your favorite Christmas movie. We'll draw a winner on Wednesday. Good luck!

One of our most popular recent articles was about Longwood musician, Jeff Coffey. Jeff had put his music career to the side for over a decade to be home with his two sons Chase and Bryce. When opportunity knocked, Jeff answered, and filled in as lead singer/bass player for the band Chicago on their summer tour. Recently, the band announced that Jeff would be a permanent member of the band. He recently started on another tour with Chicago and the famous band Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Read about this magical moment right here in Seminole County.

Lyman’s JROTC team scores Academic Bowl national championship

Now on a world tour with the iconic band Chicago, Longwood’s Jeff Coffey went from work-at-home dad to rock ‘n’ roll front-man almost overnight