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Cam Kline Music from Grand Cayman Island to Orlando’s local bar and restaurant music scene.

Orlando Florida – August 3rd, 2022: Cam Kline Music will visit Orlando Florida from the Grand Cayman Island August 5th-10th to perform on a local bar and restaurant music tour. Cam lives on Grand Cayman Island and offers a wide range of live music entertainment. As a solo acoustic performance, Cam entertains crowds at local bars, restaurants, private parties, and corporate events with his guitar and vocals.

Cam’s music selection spans generations from the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, and today. His music selection blends a perfect mix of rock, country, and pop to keep everyone in attendance smiling, dancing, and buying drinks. He surprises audiences with his versatility as he performs on the drums and piano in a full-band show. His versatility doesn’t stop there either, Cam leverages his musicality to spin the best DJ mixes for all events and parties.

On Friday, August 5th Cam will begin a six-show tour through Orlando Florida’s local bar and restaurant music scene. Cam will play a variety of venues in the Sodo, Ivanhoe, I-Drive, and Thornton Park areas near downtown Orlando.

Friday, August 5th from 6pm – 9pm at Vanbarry’s Public House located at 4120 S Orange Ave. Orlando FL. 32806.

Saturday, August 6th from 6pm – 9pm at The waterfront located at 4201 S Orange Ave. Orlando FL. 32806.

Sunday, August 7th from 11am – 3pm at ’39 Poolside bar and grill | Rosen Plaza located at 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.

Sunday, August 7th from 6pm – 9pm at Graffiti Junktion in Thorton Park located at 700 E. Washington St. Orlando, FL 32801.

Tuesday, August 9th from 6pm – 9pm at The 808 Orlando located at 808 E. Washington Street Orlando, FL 32801.

Wednesday, August 10th from 7:30pm – 10:30pm at Elevate Rooftop Lounge located at 2000 N. Orange Ave. Orlando FL. 32804.

All shows will be complimentary entertainment for patrons of the bar or restaurant venues.

If you would like more detailed information about these events please visit CamKlineMusic.com

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Thornton Park District is Hosting the 8th Annual Putt N’ Pour In Orlando

Orlando, FL – July 19th, 2022 – The Thornton Park District will be hosting the 8th annual Putt N’ Pour Minature Golf Pub Crawl In the Downtown area of Orlando near Lake Eola Park.

Day Drinking “Golfers” will be challenged by holes designed and built by eleven Thornton Park District bars and restaurants while enjoying beverage specials and prize giveaways.

After the crawl, golfers and spectators converge at Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen for the official post-party complete with drink specials, and raffles!

Participants will receive one free Tito’s John Daly Cocktail per ticket purchase at check-in!!

This event will take place on Saturday, July 23rd from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. Guests will check in for the event in the TPD Circle located at 431 E. Central Blvd. Tickets for the event will be $15 in advance and $20 the day of for singles. Foursomes can play for $40 in advance and $50 the day of.

Pub Crawlers will enjoy playing minature gold holes while having drinks at World of Beer, Aku Aku Tiki, The Abbey (set up at the TPD Circle), Eola Wine Company, Dolce, Bynx Orlando, Graffiti Junktion, The Veranda, Burton’s Bar, The 808, and Cavo’s Bar & Restaurant.

If you would like more information or join in the fun you can get more details at The Putt N’ Pour

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UltraPharmRX Is Discussing Diabetes-Related Erectile Dysfunction

UltraPharmRx, a digital Telehealth service for men that connects you to US-licensed physicians for treatment of sexual health, hair loss treatments, and wellness, has published an article that discusses what you need to know about diabetes-related erectile dysfunction. Readers who want to check out the original article can do so at the link: https://ultrapharmrx.com/blog/sexual-health/diabetes-related-erectile-dysfunction-what-you-need-to-know/.

According to UltraPharmRx, over 7 of 10 men with reported cases of ED or impotence have diabetes as well. Diabetes can also increase the risk of developing ED. Men with diabetes may develop ED a decade to 15 years earlier because of this underlying condition. The article also discusses how diabetes affects erectile dysfunction.

The article begins by addressing the several known causes of erectile dysfunction related to diabetes.

  • Men with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that can affect the nerves responsible for heart rate and sex organs.
  • Increased glucose levels in the bloodstream can lead to microvascular disease-damaged small blood vessels. Men with uncontrolled diabetes tend to have worse cases of ED due to vascular damage.
  • Research shows that around a quarter of men with diabetes have low testosterone levels.
  • High blood sugar levels may cause damage to blood vessels and lead to heart disease. In this way, diabetes can affect the blood flow throughout the body.
  • Multiple medications used to treat diabetes complications and heart problems, in particular, medications that lower blood pressure may cause side effects that lead to ED.
  • Because of difficulties managing diabetes, many men may develop depression, anxiety, and ED.

 

The article from UltraPharmRX then explains the erectile dysfunction treatments when you have diabetes. Men with diabetes who also have heart problems or high blood pressure should be careful in taking ED medications as some may cause dangerous interactions with the medications they are currently taking. It is best to discuss with your doctor which of these treatments is best for you.

Top treatments are:

  1. Oral ED medications
  2. Psychological support
  3. Hormone therapy
  4. Vacuum pump therapy
  5. Penile injection therapy

 

The article then mentions lifestyle changes for men with diabetes and ED. It is vital to stress the importance of exercise, a well-balanced diet, and stress management in treating diabetes-related erectile dysfunction. Management of diabetes may reduce the risk of developing or worsening cases of ED. Lifestyle changes you may adopt that will help improve your condition include maintaining a healthy BMI through exercise and a healthy diet, amino acid supplementation such as L-arginine and L-citrulline may increase nitric oxide production in the body, stopping or reducing habits like alcohol use and smoking to prevent its side effects, and reducing tension and stress, be it work, personal, or relationship-related.

A spokesperson for UltraPharmRx talks about the steps that those dealing with ED can take by saying, “Our mission is built on Four pillars of trust. Integrity, Convenience, Affordability and Confidentiality – to provide high-quality healthcare services while maintaining the highest standards. We make it convenient for men who want to take control of their sexual health and well-being by helping them connect with US licensed physicians from the comfort of their own home, UltraPharmRx is here to support you through your journey. Contact us today for more information about our services for erectile dysfunction that we offer.”

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What Airline Passengers Don’t Know About What Happens Behind the Scenes with Air Traffic Control and Most Experts Won’t Reveal

TheWashington, D.C. – Each day, an estimated 2,900,000 passengers fly in and out of U.S. airports and most have no idea what goes on behind-the-scenes. They don’t know what is involved to get them safely to their final destination or what decisions are made by air traffic controllers to safely navigate their flight. While most days are usually uneventful, situations occur that can be the difference between life and death, and that’s where people like Andy Watson come in.  

No ordinary pilot, Watson has been flying airplanes since he was eight years old, and has also worked as an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Specialist at many of the busiest facilities throughout the eastern United States for more than 14 years. In fact, he is one of only a select few pilots who has a multi-faceted understanding of aviation, which most pilots never realize. Watson’s experiences both as a pilot in the aircraft and professionally tracking planes on the air traffic control radar scope inspired him to write The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control, a collection of behind-the-scenes stories that places the reader right in the middle of real-life situations that bring the stress and urgency air traffic controllers deal with on a daily basis to bear.*  

Watson has written more than thirty chapters about his experiences as an air traffic controller with pilots in mind that includes an exclusive peek into an intense world which travelers rarely see, and dispels several myths about the aviation industry. 

#1 – How often does a passenger have to land a plane? Although this has been depicted in film more than once, this is actually an uncommon occurrence, but it does happen. Last month, an emergency took place when the pilot of a single-engine turboprop Cessna Caravan en route to Florida became incapacitated and the inexperienced passenger was doing his best to fly the plane. Luckily, an air traffic controller on duty, Robert Morgan, was also an experienced flight instructor. Once notified of the situation, he sprang into action. Despite himself never having flown this make and model of aircraft before, he was able to access a picture of the Cessna Caravan’s instrument panel to guide the impromptu student step-by-step on how to land the aircraft. “As I reviewed the incident,” Watson noted, “I thought it was absolutely brilliant that controller and flight instructor Robert Morgan printed a picture of the Cessna Caravan’s instrument panel so he could explain to the passenger over the radio exactly where to look in order to control the aircraft. I believe Robert saved the three lives on the aircraft that day!” Similarly, Watson’s book tells the story of another ATC save where the flight crew was suffering from hypoxia – a lack of oxygen – was rendered all but unconscious. A controller was able to get them to descend before they passed out. 

#2 – Why is Spatial Disorientation a Very Serious Inflight Emergency? Statistics show between 5 to 10% of all general aviation accidents are caused by spatial disorientation, 90% of which are fatal. Spatial disorientation was determined to be the probable cause of the crash that claimed the life of magazine editor & pilot John F. Kennedy, Jr. and more recently, basketball legend Kobe Bryant.  Watson remarks, “Spatial disorientation occurs when the body feels oriented in one direction, but in reality, it is oriented in a different direction. Literally, the pilot doesn’t know which way is up! It’s the same feeling kids get when they close their eyes, spin in circles, and then try to stand up straight, usually resulting in them falling down!”

Watson, who has worked in the FAA’s Air Traffic Safety Oversight office in Washington, D.C., has encountered several aviation accidents caused by this condition and says, “I realized I had received training on spatial disorientation as a pilot, but I did not remember any training on it as a controller.” 

#3 – What is a big mistake pilots make? Watson’s experience is that while commercial pilots are quick to declare an emergency when necessary, the pilots of smaller, general aviation aircraft are often more reluctant. It seems to Watson that most of them try to avoid declaring the emergency to the maximum extent possible. “I suspect because they are afraid of the FAA. I can tell you, if the thought of declaring an emergency even crosses your mind, then you probably should go ahead and declare it! I have heard pilots talk around the word ‘emergency’ specifically to avoid saying it. When an emergency is declared, air traffic gets extra help to assist you in whatever means they can. Phone calls for additional assistance are made, options are presented, and whatever else the pilot requests are made available. Don’t do it without good reason, but the FAA and ATC is truly there to help you effect a safe arrival.” 

Andy Watson will be on hand at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, the Largest Airshow in the World, for interviews and to personally sign copies of The Pilot’s Guide to Air Traffic Control. The book is also available on Amazon and at atcStories.com. While the title may say it’s for pilots, this book also provides a view from behind the flight deck door of how almost three million passengers travel safely each day in the skies over the United States. 

*The perspective and opinions given in the book are that of the author alone and may vary from those of the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Can a Stressful Home Life Making to Illness? Don’t Ignore These Five Warning Signs of a Toxic Relationship

Domestic abuse increased dramatically during the 2020 lockdowns. In fact, according to the National Commission on Covid-19 and Criminal Justice, domestic violence incidents rose in the United States by about 8.1% after pandemic-related lockdowns were imposed.

Phoenix based school teacher, Dr. L.R. Daniel, understands how the stress and impact of toxic relationships had severe consequences for students and their families during the lockdowns. Daniel discovered that teachers across the nation were hearing students’ shocking stories of their lockdown experiences that included economic hardship, physical and verbal abuse, stressed relationships, depression, and losing loved ones to death.

Dr. Daniel decided to do what she could to help herself, her colleagues, her students, and their parents because they were struggling on several levels. She and her peers realized that many of the victims didn’t have any idea what to do to change their situation. That is when she set out to write a book, Trash Can: Stop Being a Receptacle for Toxic People’s Waste, about how to identify the toxic relationships that hurt families and how to cope with them (especially if leaving them is not an option.)

“It’s difficult to recognize when a person is being toxic,” Dr. Daniel says. “A toxic person is never toxic on purpose. They may not have the intention to harm you. It is their internal turmoil that causes a change in their behavioral pattern. In extremely rare cases, a person behaves toxic on purpose but you are not equipped with the right tools to handle someone’s dark emotions.”

One of the first things to do in order to improve the situation is that a person must know how to recognize if they are dealing with someone who is toxic. Dr. L.R. Daniel recently shared says signs and behavioral patterns that help to identify a person with toxic traits in an interview with Sonoran Living

1. They are manipulative. Toxic people will go to any extent to achieve what they want. It’s all about their needs and wants. They will bend the truth, lie, and even exaggerate something completely irrelevant.

2. They like to play “the victim.” A toxic person will always think that they are being victimized. Even if it’s their actions that hurt them, they will shift the blame on someone else. They won’t take any accountability for their feelings. Rather, they find ways to project their feelings onto others.

3. They are inconsistent. A toxic person may say one thing but does something else. Their words and actions never match.

4. They look for drama and conflict. A toxic person can never handle peace and calmness for too long. They are uncomfortable feeling any happy or positive emotion or situation and actually thrive off pain, conflict, and drama. 

5. They are consistently negative. They are never grateful or content with what they have. They are extremely calculative in what they do and make sure that they get the maximum benefit from any situation. Even when they get the most, they complain about how they didn’t get everything they wanted.

Once the traits of a toxic person are identified, Daniel says that it’s important to not focus on the person that’s causing the problem, but take the energy being invested on the circumstance and redirect it toward self care. She suggests, “Own up to what you can work on and set small goals to create a life that will take you on a journey for wholeness.”

Research from 2020 identifies Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) for high school students and young adults as a significant health dilemma in the United States. A multifaceted approach is recommended to protect individuals from abusive relationships and Daniel’s book, Trash Can: Stop Being a Receptacle for Toxic People’s Waste provides steps to not only identify toxic behavior, but also ways to cope in the midst of these difficult situations.

Depending on what types of issues people are facing at home in their relationships, Daniel’s book may be able to help provide guidance and navigate solutions on how to work on the issues that are causing conflict. She says, “This book is extremely personal to me. I know what it’s like to be in this position and feel like there’s no hope for tomorrow. But if I can get out of something toxic, I’m sure you can, too.

Dr. L.R. Daniel has taught middle and high school adolescents for over thirty years. According to Dr. Daniel, “Helping people free themselves from toxic situations and people is essential for me. It was how I managed to finally step into my own power and not waste my energy on people who never truly valued me.” Her book is available at TrashCanBook.com.

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Toxic Mistakes Dog Owners Make: Stop Feeding Dogs Table Scraps

CINCINNATI – What pet mom or dad can resist giving their favorite pup a treat? Dog owners love sneaking food to their pets that are begging for table scraps and what may seem like a good idea at the time can, unfortunately, be deadly for dogs. Many people do not realize that dogs cannot eat certain human foods and innocent table scraps could land a precious pup at the vet with a very serious illness or worse.

Melinda Kirk Stenger has been cooking for dogs for over twenty years and she is on a mission to educate pet parents and says, “There are so many foods we eat at the dinner table that are toxic for dogs and you need to know which ones to avoid giving them. These include grapes, raisins, chocolate, and any food containing Xylitol like pre-packaged cookies and muffins or even gum.” 

Melinda, who is known as the Canine Caterer, was inspired to make homemade recipes for her dog, Bella, a Jack Russell mix who had allergies to many dog food ingredients like wheat, corn and soy. Her determination to keep Bella healthy began her journey to become an expert in dog health. Melinda’s passion led her to create PetCakes® that are do-it-yourself kits to easily make healthy treats for dogs. “People think it’s too complicated and time consuming to cook for their dog, so I invented PetCakes® mixes that have NO wheat, corn or soy to make it fast and fun to give your pets healthy, homemade snacks,” she shares. 

Each PetCakes® kit has everything needed to make homemade pet treats including a BPA free and re-usable bone-shaped pan for dogs (or a fish-shaped pan for cats). Just add water to the mix, pour the batter into the pan, and microwave it for less than three minutes. Melinda adds, “The birthday kits also come with a candle to add to the cake. When you cook for your animals, you bond in a fun way that creates lasting memories with them.”  

PetCakes® mixes also have no added salt, sugar or preservatives. Melinda warns, “Dogs specifically should never have added salt or sugar in their food because it contributes to health issues leading to a shorter life span.” 

Melinda Kirk Stenger has dedicated an entire page to a list of toxic foods in Paws & Brunch, a cookbook packed with a collection of delicious dog treat recipes inspired by human food like Woof Waffles, Canine Quiche, and even Barktown Biscuits. “Each recipe is designed with healthy, human-grade ingredients and are so easy, even kids can make them,” she says.

Melinda’s dog, Bella, is the official taste tester, mascot, and inspiration behind the recipes in her cookbook, “Bella was seriously injured in an accident and it required me to cook homemade food for her to help her recover. Cooking for her inspired me to go above and beyond and to make human looking food she’d love. When she got better, I expanded into planning extravagant birthday parties, high-end doggie brunches, and even dog weddings.”

PetCakes® are available online through Amazon or Chewy and you can follow and connect with Melinda on Instagram.  

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Can Cookies Really Change Lives? This Mom Turned Her Unique Cookies Into a 7-Figure Business.

Not since Mrs. Fields turned her delicious cookie recipe into a multi-million dollar company has a mom turned her cookie baking skills into such a successful business. Do you want to know her secret? It’s about the cookies, but not about the cookies at all — it’s about how it changes you into the woman you are meant to be,” says Lauren Anderson, founder of Lolly’s Home Kitchen that started in her home and has now grown into a seven figure business.

So how does a successful graphic designer with over 20 years of experience running various art departments and her own graphic design firm end up with basically a cookie business? Lauren discovered cookies during one of the most difficult years of her life, “I had a baby with a serious and life threatening medical condition called congenital heart defect (CHD) and my life changed in an instant. My son’s needs were so tremendous that I became his around-the-clock caretaker and as a result, I ended up having to leave my graphic design job. Eventually we found some stability, but something was missing. My mom was the one that noticed I needed something just for me, beyond being a mom and wife, and that’s when she introduced me to cookie decorating!”

Baking cookies is practically a rite of passage for moms, but most rarely venture beyond sugar and sprinkles. Lauren had always admired the decorated cookies with royal icing, sparkling sugar crystals, and even hand painted touches that she’d seen at special parties and on Pinterest, so she decided to play around with this as a hobby for herself.

She started baking cookies for school events and parties and people loved them so much that Lauren decided to open Lolly’s Home Kitchen. “My cookies brought so much joy and delight to my family and friends, and then I started marketing them on Instagram and taking orders – a lot of orders. What started as a hobby for a little ‘me-time’ turned into a thriving business,” Lauren shared. “But there’s more to it. Before I found fulfillment as a Cookier, I wasn’t thrilled with how motherhood felt. I loved my kids and we had a good life, but something was just missing. Then somewhere between the mixing bowls and the piping bags, I finally became the mother I’d always wanted to be. Who knew cookies could change my life?”

Beautifully decorated cookies, made by hand in the heart of a home, aren’t just cookies, they’re a family bonding experience that creates priceless memories. It wasn’t enough for Lauren to create cookies just for her business, she wanted to help other moms learn this special craft to share with their friends and families as well. She knew she was not alone and that there were other mothers who were looking to find themselves again. 

Since creating her very first cookie four years ago, she has taught herself all the do’s and don’ts of baking and decorating cookies through a lot of trial and error. I’m obsessed with creating more joy in life and in the kitchen. That’s why I created Lolly’s Cookie Camp so every mom can learn to decorate sugar cookies like a pro. I make it about the result they get – not just cookies, but about changing your life with cookies and transforming women into the mom they want to be.” Then, Lolly’s Cookie Camp took off and Lauren started creating more courses as more and more moms joined, it grew into a seven figure business and it continues to thrive.

Lolly’s Cookie Camp has everything a beginner needs to know and was created to be easy, clearly laid out, and ready to learn with Lauren’s secret recipe for beautifully baked cookies right from the very first batch. She also includes her unique and simple cookie decorating design techniques inspired by her years of being a graphic designer.

Cookie Camp is available for just $47 because her goal is to inspire moms to jump in and choose to have more fun and joy in life—through cookies! You can connect with Lauren Anderson and learn more about creative cookie decorating on Instagram at @lollyshomekitchen.

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Innovative Chinese Takeaway JVDE PVRK Announces UK Relocation and Metaverse Project

Owners of Chinese takeaway JVDE PVRK, James Cheung and Debbie Hsu have announced the relocation of the business to the city of Birmingham. All business operations of the Chinese takeaway will hence be carried out from a new location in the West Midlands city. 

With a mindset that came out of social media, JVDE PVRK (pronounced Jade Park) combines elements of content creation, fashion, and food within the concept of their business. The company’s founders have a deep honor of Chinese tradition, but none the less, they are working hard to change an old traditional trade to a modern takeaway.

JVDE PVRK promises to continue serving customers with their savory Chinese food that tastes great every single time. Customers will still enjoy online ordering services with options of pick-up or delivery from the new location. The Chinese takeaway is also still available on UberEats and JustEat. 

JVDE PVRK was unfortunately forced to close down business operations in Wirral on the 9th of June 2022, as a result of complications with the lease of their now former building. This is the development that led to the previously mentioned decision by the founders, to relocate all business operations of the Chinese takeaway to a new location in the city of Birmingham. In addiction to this, they have also stated their plans to open more JVDE PVRK branches by 2023 to meet the growing demands of their classic Chinese takeaway. 

As a business that started during the challenging period of Covid-19, JVDE PVRK has grown to be well versed with challenges and sees this new one as an opportunity for a big and better comeback. 

Proving once more to be a pacesetter in the traditional Chinese takeaway business, JVDE PVRK has also announced that they’ll be expanding their takeaway services into the metaverse. With the rise of digital commerce, JVDE PVRK continues to break uncharted grounds in the Chinese takeaway trade by integrating current technologies into their services, taking their iconic golden box noodles into the virtual space to further meet the demands of their huge follower base (Instagram: @jvdepvrk @debbiehsu_bee / Twitter: @jvde_sauce @yummycrypoto. 

This innovative development by JVDE PVRK further aims to make their Chinese takeaway a more fun an unforgettable experience for their customers. Customers will not only enjoy delicious Chinese food, but also get a thrilling virtual world experience. The metaverse project will be an anime style NFT with similarities in aesthetics to the art posted on their social media. 

JVDE PVRK will also start accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment for food. This is yet another step by JVDE PVRK towards bridging the gap between the traditional Chinese takeaway business and innovative technology for businesses and cementing their place as pioneers in the long-established takeaway trade. As cryptocurrencies are becoming a more popular legal tender, JVDE PVRK is adding crypto payment to provide more options for their customers for ease of transactional service. They have partnered with QWYPTO a web3 team that specialises in crypto, NFTs and web3 to deliver their crypto and metaverse journey.

JVDE PVRK Chinese takeaway is committed to providing excellent and consistent service for their customers with all the aforementioned developments. 

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Thornton Park venues host Cinco De Mayo Street Party in Orlando Florida.

Orlando FL – Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 – The Thornton Park Cinco De Mayo block party is back for local residents to enjoy and celebrate the day. The restaurants and bars of Washington Street in the Thornton Park District are teaming up to host this amazing event for the community.

A team effort from The 808 Orlando, Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen, Burton’s Thornton Park, and Graffiti Junktion will create this awesome event they are calling CINCO ON THE STREET!

Guests will enjoy street games including beer pong, flip cup, and cornhole!

The event will offer exclusive drink specials, amazing local food, a live mariachi band, and DJs performing throughout the night.

Guests will enjoy two complimentary margaritas with their event ticket. Admission to the event will be only $10 in advance and $20 at the door.

The venues will give you a variety of dining and cocktailing experiences to enjoy throughout the day.

At The 808 guests are transported to an old-school, laid-back surf shack where the vibe is relaxed and everyone is welcome. Their Hawaiian “inspired” menu has offerings for every taste including fresh seafood, and plate lunches. Their full liquor bar features delectable tropical concoctions with fresh ingredients and exotic spirits.

Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen is a fun, casual sports bar in the heart of Thornton Park. They offer solid cocktails and Northeast (Philly & NYC) influenced cuisine. They have a cool comfortable vibe for hanging out or watching all the games.

Burton’s Thornton Park is a casual bar in the Thornton Park district popular amongst locals. They offer beer, booze, and wine to quench their patron’s thirst while they hang out and play pool, darts, golden tee, pinball, and watch sports on 16 TVs.

Graffiti Junktion is a casual neighborhood setting sports bar offering a full-service bar and food menu. Enjoy the hand-painted graffiti on the walls and tables by local artists while you watch the big game on multiple high-def TVs, or turn up everyone’s favorite tunes.

For anyone living or visiting the Orlando area The Thornton Park District’s CINCO ON THE STREET is the place to be for Cinco De Mayo fun in Orlando. The party will start on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 3:00 PM and continue till 11:00 PM on 808 East Washington Street in Orlando Florida 32801.

Get tickets and more info at: cincoonthestreet.eventbrite.com

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Businesswoman Latesha Isbell Howard advocates for economic equity for minority women-owned businesses

Businesswoman Latesha Isbell Howard advocates for economic equity for minority women-owned businesses

Find out more at www.successwithlatesha.com.

“The problems of racial injustice and economic injustice cannot be solved without a radical redistribution of political and economic power.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the business world rooted in racism and economic inequity, we can either talk about the problem or take action. Latesha Isbell Howard, a business management consultant and marketing manager for a Fortune 500 company, is all about action. With over 25 years in the business industry, she noticed a problem within her community with the lack of financial knowledge, access to capital, and entrepreneurship education, so she decided to launch Savvy Diva Enterprises.

“A lot of us were not taught about credit and personal finances,” said Howard. “Financial literacy and entrepreneurship aren’t taught in high school or college, and that’s why I offer these services.”

Her company specializes in business credit, funding solutions, education and resources for minority female entrepreneurs. She also provides additional resources that support personal credit optimization, helping clients to become lender ready.

Operating in the corporate world with her Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Finance, Howard has gained valuable expertise to help her clients to structure, fund, and operate their small businesses like Fortune 500 companies.

“I love what I do, but I am only making small ripples in the ocean. God says it’s time to go bigger!” said Howard. And this is why she has launched a huge initiative to serve 2,300 minority women-owned businesses annually. Savvy Diva Enterprises has developed an entrepreneurship academy, small business incubator, community development loan fund, real estate investing program, and youth financial literacy and entrepreneurship program.

“This is a call to action to every bank with CRA goals, every corporation or municipality with community and economic development goals, every philanthropist that wants to leave a legacy, and every government funding program that supports entrepreneurship or financial literacy. We’re also seeking partnerships with nonprofits whose mission aligns with ours,” said Howard. To learn more about how you can support this initiative, click here.

“Together we can change the lives of an underrepresented, underserved, and underutilized population,” said Howard. A study by McKinsey & Company states that “in a parity scenario, Black-owned businesses would generate $1.6 trillion more than they do today.” This point illustrates why economic equity is vitally important.

This trailblazing wife, mother, entrepreneur, and stage 3 breast cancer survivor lights up when she talks about teaching clients how to turn their passion into a plan and transform the plan into profits. “I love to see people win; helping these women level up in their business and finances is my life purpose,” said Howard.

To find out more, interested parties are invited to visit www.successwithlatesha.com