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FusionFest Gearing Up for 20,000 Strong at Orange County’s Largest Grassroots Celebration of Diversity

By Paula Wyatt 11/13/2023Orlando News Room

A Free Community Event - Nov 25 and 26 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the Seneff Arts Plaza in Downtown Orlando Orlando, Florida - FusionFest returns for its sixth year, bringing together the vibrant cultures, talents, and stories that make Central Florida an epicenter of multiculturalism and creativity. Scheduled for November 25th (10am to 8pm) and 26th (12pm to 6pm) at Dr. Phillips Center…

Amplifying the Impact of Quality Education in Sanford

By Paula Wyatt 10/30/2023Orlando News Room

News Release October 10, 2023 SANFORD, FL – The Collage Companies, a leader in Design Build, Construction Management, and General Contracting, has embarked on an endeavor that promises to elevate Christian education in the northwest corner of Seminole County. Situated at 5450 Holy Cross Ct., Sanford, this innovative structure will feature advanced classroom spaces and a pioneering STEAM Lab, ensuring that the academy remains at…

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON A 27,000 SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PROJECT IN OVIEDO

By Paula Wyatt 09/25/2023Orlando News Room

Press Release September 26, 2023 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON A 27,000 SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PROJECT IN OVIEDO Orlando Health Imaging & Diagnostic Services Center Signed on as Anchor Tenant (Oviedo, Florida) Verax Oviedo, LLC reports construction underway on its latest development, a state-of-the-art 27,000 square-foot medical office complex, situated strategically at the intersection of Oviedo Mall Boulevard and Broadway Street. The prime location, just to the…

FusionFest Announces the 2023 MYgration Film Competition

By Paula Wyatt 09/19/2023Orlando News Room

Press Release September 18, 2023 Orlando, Florida – FusionFest, in partnership with the Global Peace Film Festival, reveals details of the 2023 MYgration Film Competition, an incredible opportunity for filmmakers and subjects to come together and share stories of migration, perspectives, and cultural intertwining. The popular annual competition seeks to capture the stories of Central Floridians from around the world in short five-minute documentary films.…

Homeless Services Network – Celebrating 30 Years – Inaugural Thomas C. Chatmon Jr. Community Champion Award

By Paula Wyatt 09/11/2023Orlando News Room

For 30 years, the Homeless Services Network has been at the forefront of helping people experiencing homelessness in Central Florida. As the organiztioon is marking this milestone, they are not just celebrating our victories; but launching a crucial dialogue about the current state of homelessness — and how we can create a community where homelessness is rare and brief. A 30th Anniversaray event "Homeward" will…

Two New Affordable Housing Communities in Central Florida

By Paula Wyatt 06/01/2023Orlando News Room

(Orlando, Florida) In partnership with American Residential Communities (ARC) and New South Residential, LLC - WPC breaks ground on two new affordable housing projects in Central Florida. Bringing the total number of affordable housing projects between WPC and ARC to six, including five senior communities and one family-housing community. Projects Include Madison Landing and Madison Landing II (both located in Orange County) and Madison Heights…

Holocaust Center Honors Tony Jenkins on behalf of Florida Blue and the Florida Blue Foundation with the 2023 Tess Wise White Rose Award

By Paula Wyatt 05/05/2023Orlando News Room

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida (HMREC) honors Florida Blue and the Florida Blue Foundation, led by Central Florida Market President, Tony Jenkins, with the 2023 Tess Wise White Rose Award. The award was presented during the annual White Rose Tribute Event held on April 27, 2023, at the Orlando Science Center. To view video and images from the event visit: https://www.holocaustedu.org/white-rose-tribute-event-2023/.…

Brainy Art Exhibiton – Illuminating the artist’s perception and perspective of the human brain and spine

By Paula Wyatt 04/12/2023Orlando News Room

At the intersection of art and science exists a rich world, deep with meaning – the Brainy Art Exhibition called upon student artists from the Central Florida area to submit an original piece of artwork illuminating the artist’s perception and perspective of the human brain and spine. Orlando Neurosurgery and Verax Investments seek through sponsorship of the Brainy Art Exhibition to nurture and reward the imagination of student artists. The Artistic…

New Immersive Cultural Experience Space Overlooking Lake Eola

By Paula Wyatt 04/07/2023Orlando News Room

Orlando, Florida - The Penthouse at OneEleven on East Washington Street overlooking Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando is coming to life as an immersive cultural experience space, curated by Central Florida’s FusionFest. The 3,000 square foot space is sponsored by American Transnational and entrusted to FusionFest as a private venue from which to showcase artistic talents from the many uniquely exciting cultures represented in Orlando.…

Ribbon Cutting on the New $62M Resort-Style Sonata Senior Living Community

By Paula Wyatt 04/05/2023Orlando News Room

WPC along with Sonata Senior Living and capital partner, Berkshire Residential Investments, held an event to commemorate the grand opening of Sonata's newest senior living community (located at 410 Caring Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746). Sonata Lake Mary is a 250,000 square foot, $62 million, resort-style community offering upscale amenities never seen before in a Lake Mary senior living rental-based model. Located on a seven-acre…