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Tails Wag at Luxury Resorts
Explore resorts where wagging tails and happy families enjoy world-class hospitality, comfort, and adventure together. Article and Photography by Marnie Van der Burgt True luxury isn’t just about plush linens or gourmet dining—it’s about sharing life’s best moments with everyone you love, including the ones with wagging tails and wet noses. For many of us, pets are family. So why leave them behind when you set out to make memories? At these Virtuoso properties, your four-legged friends are...
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Leading the Way Home
Halifax Humane Society uses groundbreaking new technology to reunite families with their pets faster than ever before. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak When storms strike, they do more than damage homes and flood streets. They separate pets from the people who love them. For those who have experienced Florida’s hurricane seasons, the images stay with you—dogs behind fences, cats carried to safety by strangers, families searching in the aftermath. Halifax Humane...
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Bite-Free Backyard Bliss
The Shinders are turning mosquito control into peace of mind. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak In Volusia County, outdoor living is a way of life. One local family is quietly transforming backyards into safer spaces for kids, pets, and peaceful evenings. Lisa and Patrick Shinder, along with their daughter Audrey, own Mosquito & Pest Authority of Volusia County. Their service blends science, family values, and meticulous care to protect what matters most: children...
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From Kitchen Table to Learning Oasis
A fresh approach to learning that meets kids where they are and moves them forward. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak For many homeschool families in Volusia County, finding a learning environment that supports both parent and child can feel like a missing piece. That’s what inspired Jaclyn Veloce to create Academic Oasis—a supplemental learning academy for K–6 students rooted in hands-on, project-based instruction that enriches the homeschool journey. “We’re not a...
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