Catherine M Walters

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Making Waves: Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer on Orlando's Swimming Culture, Water Safety, and the Power of Learning to Swim

1 week ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

A longtime Orlando resident, physician, swim coach, and water safety advocate, Dr. Meisenheimer has been at the heart of the local swimming scene for decades. His passion for aquatics is matched only by his commitment to ensuring that every child in Central Florida has the opportunity to learn to swim — a mission he supports through programs like Step Into Swim and events at the Rosen Aquatic Center. “Orlando has always had a great swimming culture,” Meisenheimer says.
Cool Kid Summer 2025 At Walt Disney World: New Shows, Big Deals, And Family Fun

1 week ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

Grab your Mickey ears and pack the sunscreen — Cool Kid Summer is coming to Walt Disney World Resort, and it’s about to be epic. With school winding down and summer heating up, Disney is rolling out the red carpet for families with limited-time fun, major savings, splashy new shows, and—wait for it—the first new nighttime parade in nearly a decade. Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fifteenth, 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate summer to make magical memories.
Broadway In Orlando Celebrates 10 Years With A Blockbuster New Season

1 week ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

By now, Orlando knows how to put on a show — but this season, Broadway in Orlando is popping champagne, cueing the confetti, and rolling out a lineup that’s basically an all-star cast of Tony winners, cultural icons, and maybe even a little Hogwarts magic.
The Best Easter Buffets & Dining Experiences In Orlando (2025 Edition)

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Catherine M Walters

Easter Sunday is April 20 this year! Easter is shaping up to be a gastronomic adventure in Orlando, and you won’t have to embark on an extensive hunt to find the crème de la crème of dining options. We’ve diligently scoured the city to bring you a list of the most egg-citing Easter festivities Orlando has to offer. From indulgent Sunday buffets that will leave you spoilt for choice to distinctive specialty dishes nestled within the heart of our lively neighborhoods and bustling tourist hotspots.
The Best Easter Buffets & Dining Experiences In Orlando (2025 Edition)

1 week ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

Easter Sunday is April 20 this year! Easter is shaping up to be a gastronomic adventure in Orlando, and you won’t have to embark on an extensive hunt to find the crème de la crème of dining options. We’ve diligently scoured the city to bring you a list of the most egg-citing Easter festivities Orlando has to offer. From indulgent Sunday buffets that will leave you spoilt for choice to distinctive specialty dishes nestled within the heart of our lively neighborhoods and bustling tourist hotspots.
2025 Easter Egg Hunts & Drops In Orlando

2 weeks ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

Here’s a lively and organized roundup of 2025 Easter egg hunts and spring festivities happening across Orlando and Central Florida — perfect for families looking to celebrate the season with fun, games, and (of course) plenty of candy-filled eggs!Top Unique Easter EventsCelebration Among the Oaks – Vanderley ParkApril 12Don’t miss the egg hunt and epic helicopter egg drop! There are toddler egg hunts, games, music, and vendors from 10 AM–1 PM. Photo ops with the Easter Bunny included.
18 Great Coastal Florida Restaurants Worth The Trip

2 weeks ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

When one travels for work, sampling the local cuisine is a must, particularly when writing a travelogue. What better excuse to try a bit (OK, maybe more than a bit) of everything until you have to slink off to your room and hole up for a while? So many unforgettable eats, so little time. Here are some musts by area. The Owl Cafe is a charming hideaway that perfectly captures the town’s quirky, relaxed vibe.
13 Coastal Florida Destinations: Cultural Coast

3 weeks ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters |Jennifer McKee

A haven for arts and culture, this Gulf Coast destination is full of performing arts venues, galleries and museums and has 13 stages within a one-mile radius of its main city, Sarasota. But what you’ll be most amazed by is its depth—from the circus arts to architecture to a look into whimsical art, expect the unexpected. Of course, this being a coastal area, you’ll also find some fantastic beaches here.
13 Coastal Florida Destinations: Sun Coast

3 weeks ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters |Brendan O’Connor

A popular tourist destination known for its warm, sunny winters, Florida’s Sun Coast has more than 150 miles ofpowdery, white sand—St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach are consistently chosen as the “best beaches in America” by TripAdvisor and other pollsters. The area is also marked by many major bodies of water, such as Sarasota Bay, portions of Tampa Bay, the Manatee River, Charlotte Harbor, Anna Maria Sound and the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
13 Coastal Florida Destinations: Gold Coast

3 weeks ago | orlandomagazine.com | Catherine M Walters

Florida’s most southeastern coast, which is home to the luxe environs of West Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, the Gold Coast is named for the high value of real estate in the area, its “golden” opportunities, as well as the area’s popularity as a winter destination. And yes, there is a Golden Beach here, but it is a community, not an attraction, home to the affluent.