GB Items Related to Tag - central
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A "Snowy" Central FloridaJust a quick weather update ... it's sunny and beautiful here in Central Florida, but up north (where my family lives) it's snowy and cold. So I made some snowflakes online ... virtual isn't the real thing, I know, but they look pretty and make me feel...
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We're ready for Prime Time!Wednesday, June 4, 2008 New Posts at Health Central! We've done our nutty blogs and a video, and they are now up on Health Central Network! Just click HERE and enjoy!And, I have a P.S. on our last blog about hudlooms. I got THIS email...
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Food Glorious FoodBefore the Food Network and hit shows like "Top Chef," I was laboring away in the then unglamorous restaurant industry. My family has been running restaurants in the Central Florida area since 1948. For more than 30 years, the Central Florida landmark...
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Bill Shafer
Executive Vice President
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Personal and Professional TransformationDr. John Hitt is president of one of the largest and most respected universities in America. Under Dr. Hitt's leadership, The University of Central Florida has totally transformed itself. At the same Dr. Hitt, totally transformed himself.
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Online Senior Living Library – Information all about Active Adult Living in Central FloridaLooking for information in books, periodicals, newspapers, and websites can be a research nightmare! CRF Communities now has an online library: a one-stop shop for finding information on active adult lifestyles, senior health and fitness,...
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Big News for Realtors in Central Florida
Realtors Take Advantage of CRF Communities’ 2008 5% Commission Promotion CRF Communities is the leader in retirement communities in the Central Florida area. A more recent promotion was intended to motivate one group of people, in...
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Be Active and Stay Active at Central Florida's Retirement Communities
"Our residents compare Lake Ashton to a cruise ship on land!" says Tricia Adams, director of activities and community relations at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities’ luxury retirement communities . Lake Ashton...
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Reality Bytes: A Message That ResonatesAny caregivers out there? It's not easy. But there are organizations that provide help and relief. The Community Education & Resource Affiliation of Central Florida is looking for ways to bring exposure to groups that do great work, and asked GB for help.
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Today's Buzz: Tuesday, Jan. 22The GB News Brew. It's ground fresh daily, just for you. Check inside for today's top stories, today's birthdays and a look back at January 22 through history.
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Neighbors in NeedNeighbors helping neighbors -- that's one of the things that keeps communities like The Villages alive, and is one of the biggest draws for people to move to the area.
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Just a congo-line away from the biggest named cruise lines
More and more, active adults over the age of 55 are finding travel and adventure an essential part of retirement in Central Florida. To celebrate their longer and fuller lives, Baby Boomers are just looking to have fun more than anything! And now, with...
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Vet Using Breakthrough Stem Cell TreatmentVeterinary surgeons are certified to do a one-of-a-kind stem cell therapy to treat dogs suffering from arthritic pain.
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WMFE is Growing BolderThe Growing Bolder TV Show, featuring local news veterans Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer, has been picked up by Orlando PBS affiliate WMFE-TV.
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Art & Judee WickershamThere are all kinds of ways to see the world. One couple decided to take the slow and scenic route on a tandem bicycle.
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A Tribute to Our Dear Friend WendyAs many of you know, Wendy Chioji is a good friend of most of the staff at GB. This week she said goodbye to Central Florida, retiring from TV news and growing bolder in her efforts to open a cycling center in Park City, Utah. Marc Middleton...
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Tupperware EaglesHello Again Growing Bolder Faithful, I just finished Don Felder's highly entertaining new book about the Eagles, Heaven and Hell. There are some gems for central Florida music history buffs. Felder had some early friendships with "Tommy" Petty, Duane...
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Picture and the Day and Birthdays for June 20What's called Urulu, is really old, really big, and really sacred to indigenous Australians?
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In Celebration of Hard WorkLabor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and dates back to 1882. The Central Labor Union came up with the ideas as a way to give the "working man" a day off. It worked out so well that Congress made it official 12 years later.
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Maggie May the Wonder DogVeterinary surgeons are using a breakthrough stem cell therapy to help our four-legged friends who suffer from arthritis, and soon, the same treatment could help people!
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Brownie Wise-The Original Tupperware Lady
Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...
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Gram Parsons
Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...
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Caregivers Need TLC, too.This week's "Reality Bytes: A Message that Resonates" video is Perfect! To paraphrase your video "blurb": Every caregiver out there knows it's not easy. But I didn't even know about the Community Education & Resource Affiliation of...
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Rightsizing Your Life -- The Holiday EditionRADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....
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Adventures of a Startup
So here we are – me, Marc, Bill and Jason – sitting in the lobby of our office building, looking for the next big Growing Bolder star. Our developers are some of the best in the business, but they need help. Now that we've...
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.