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The Girlfriend' Who Never Was

 

Lou Pearlman’s most frequent jail visitor reveals details of her relationship with the onetime impresario. Lately, she’s had a change of heart about him.

Earl K. Wood

He’s been the tax collector of Orange County since 1964. He’s 92.

Rocks for All Ages

 
Kidney stones, once an affliction found mainly in adults, are turning up in children. Nephrologists link salty diets and sodas to the trend.

 

Grand Designs

A Winter Park professional gets to know the artist–grandfather he never met by collecting the man’s illustrations.

 

Former Sheriff Beary Goes to Kabul

Able to Leap Tall Buildings

Our Town

Kevin Beary

He served 16 years as Orange County sheriff. Beary, 51, lives in Apopka.

School Monitor

An Orlando lawyer decides to become part of the solution, which can lead to problems.

Stage Fright

As the economy swoons, local theaters realize that the shows can’t go on.

Call of Duty

Wendy Shiner is on a mission to provide hospitalized and active duty veterans with books. If only she knew why.

A Musician on the Move

Instrumentalist Christian Tamburr, who once wowed Orlando jazz fans, is in demand.

Love Lessons

In time for Valentine’s Day, a play arrives in Orlando to instruct us in the fine art of romance.

Good-Hearted Intentions

The city is on the verge of having two competing heart-transplant programs.

The Prophet of Retail

When C. Britt Beemer forecasts holiday sales figures, everybody listens.

Gary Sain

He’s the president and CEO of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Moment of Clarity