Health + Wellness

Leading with Compassion

Providing critical care close to home. Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak Something you learn quickly in the company of Dr. David Sinclair is that he is always in motion and leads by example. The new President and CEO of AdventHealth Daytona Beach is a man of science and medicine who believes in the power of the spirit. He is a servant leader who makes his rounds these days through all the halls of the hospital gathering real-time feedback. He is overseeing the final...

Health + Wellness

Achieving Great Smiles

With Comfort and Confidence Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak Living in the Daytona Beach area isn’t a bad choice for a native Floridian and Dr. Schimenti, owner of Tomoka Family Dentistry, is proud to be a GATOR. Chomp Chomp. “I got both my undergrad and dental degrees from the University of Florida. My keen interest in dentistry started way back as a child growing up with very crooked teeth and feeling very self-conscious of my smile,” says Dr. Schimenti. “I got a...

Health + Wellness

New Year, New Skin

Mid Florida Dermatology helps clients glow. Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak The start of a new year often inspires a desire to feel renewed, and more people are discovering how cosmetic medicine can support that process in subtle, meaningful ways. Dr. Jillian Morrison believes that confidence begins with understanding, guiding patients through refined, science-based treatments that keep results beautifully natural. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with Mid...

Travel

The Journey Inward

How Health & Wellness Travel Is Redefining Luxury Article and Photography by Marnie Van der Burgt It begins the moment you exhale—somewhere between the steady hum of a jet engine and the whisper of anticipation that comes with heading somewhere designed to make you whole again. For many travelers, the journey itself has become an essential part of the healing process. Health and wellness travel isn't just a trend anymore—it’s a global movement redefining how we think about self-care...

Health + Wellness

Relax & Renew

Sometimes the best solution is right in front of us. Article by Deb Lovett It’s no surprise that we find ourselves living in what many call the age of anxiety. The phrase was first introduced by poet W. H. Auden to describe the general uneasiness following World War I and it feels even more relevant today. Long before smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence reshaped daily life, people sensed the world was changing faster than they could adapt. Nearly 80 years later, we find...

Auto + Marine

A Car for the Holidays

Charlie Lydecker's secret car collection is one of the best in the country Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak t There are places where time seems to pause—where light glides across chrome and glass as if the air itself remembers. Inside one of Daytona’s most extraordinary private car collections, that sense of reverence is immediate. More than 40 pristine automobiles, each one restored and maintained to perfection, fill a network of renovated warehouses owned by...

Health + Wellness

MedTech Innovation

Meet One of the Leaders in Dental and Aesthetic Advances in the Daytona Area Article by Deb Lovett Innovation is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives, but no where is it more evident than when AI and other technological advances can literally change the way we look…in real life. We sat down with Dr. Huda to find out the latest and greatest treatment options while also looking to find out what makes this highly driven professional tick. With a DDS and a master’s degree, Dr. Huda...

Shopping

Season of Joyologie

Celebrating style, laughter and the simple joy of shopping local this holiday season Article by Erica Rains | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak At Joyologie, joy is more than a name—it’s the atmosphere. Owner Joy Rabeaux has created a space that mixes easy, coastal style with humor and heart. “I like to have things that make people laugh,” she says. “It’s not supposed to be perfect. It’s supposed to be fun.” This Fountain Square favorite is the most whimsical of Joy’s three boutiques...

Travel

Global Celebration

Where Holiday Stories Unfold Article by Marnie Van der Burgt There's something magical about December that transforms our world into a tapestry of celebrations. Whether you're observing Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or Las Posadas, time seems to slow, allowing us to savor precious moments with those we cherish. These celebrations remind us that the greatest gift is time spent together, creating memories that become the stories we share for generations. In the world's most...

Finance + Legal Services

Stress Free Future Planning

A Gift to Yourself Article by Erica Rains Stress-Free Future Planning Local retirement planner helps people prepare For most of us, planning for retirement can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with moving pieces—taxes, healthcare, income, and market swings all shifting at once. Local financial advisor Dan Morris has spent decades helping Volusia and Flagler County residents find clarity in that maze. His goal, he says, is simple: “Everyone should know what their income will be in...