Susan Jenks

Jan 6, 2025 | retrofithomemagazine.com | Susan Jenks

The homeowner of this 4-story, 2,800-square-foot townhome primarily chose the space because it overlooked Lake Austin in Austin, Texas, and the distinctive Pennybacker Bridge. However, the structurally and aesthetically outdated 1980s townhome continuously revealed new challenges, demanding forward-thinking solutions that met HOA constraints. With architectural and design plans approved, Texas Construction Company was selected as general contractor.

Aug 5, 2024 | orlandomagazine.com | Susan Jenks

To hone her welding skills, Rachel Devoid initially put together a metal bat rack for a local Little League baseball team several years ago. But this year, the 16-year-old self-described “rising junior” at Viera High School created something far more elaborate for her Girl Scout project—a decorative vitrine for the school’s cadet program.

Jul 10, 2024 | orlandomagazine.com | Susan Jenks

Born with an incurable genetic disease that relentlessly weakens his muscles, Landon Tercano still adores playing power soccer from his wheelchair, loves chess and gardening and is in an honors program at his elementary school, according to his mother, Michelle. Recently, in fact, as he awaited his first-ever soccer tournament in Jacksonville, she says, he could barely contain his excitement. “He just loves the game.

Jun 7, 2024 | orlandomagazine.com | Susan Jenks

Eight years after the mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub, the city of Orlando has hired an expert in conflict resolution to help create a shared vision for a permanent on-site memorial. The facilitator, Dr. Larry Schooler, whose Texas firm has handled other mass shootings, is seeking input from family members, survivors and other stakeholders, yet defined, for how best to honor the 49 individuals slain at the club on June 12, 2016.

Apr 4, 2024 | orlandomagazine.com | Susan Jenks

Photos courtesy of Jonathan’s LandingIn three years, 18-year-old Jonathan Eichenholz will hit the “service cliff” for his autism spectrum disorder, meaning most healthcare services he now receives will stop. Unlike many parents of aging autistic children, Jonathan’s entrepreneurial father has the financial means to provide for him in his Baldwin Park home for the rest of his life.