Growing Bolder Community

Before 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 Villa Nova was operated by my family. In 1984, I struck out on my own and started Jordan's Grove restaurant. It garnered many awards, , including...

We have had the largest call up of our servicemen and women since WWII. In central Florida, the Gator Brigade was recently deployed in January 2010. My wife and I support a non-profit charity named USA Cares. This group provides help to returning troops as well as needed family support during and after deployment. Check them out on their web-site www.usacares.org. We are trying to get...

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 particular. Instead of benefiting the new home’s buyer or seller, this incentive was intended for the man behind the scenes - the realtor. Vienna...

What are some ways I can know that my teenager is having a hard time with adjustment?* A noticeable change in grades* When teens isolate themselves (headphones all the time, hide in their room, avoid family time)* Attempts to "escape" (video games, books, pornography, etc...) instead of connect.* Behavior changes: getting into trouble at home or school* Outbursts of anger or frustration*...