Maitland Neighbors - Best Version Media

06/16/2026

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Thank You Maitland Neighbors - Best Version Media for our feature in the June Issue! We love our Maitland Community!!!

05/28/2026

Google did not create the trust.

Google captured the demand.

That is the part of ROI targeting that a lot of business owners miss.

Someone may see your name in the neighborhood, hear about you from a friend, notice your ad, pass your sponsorship sign, see your post online, and slowly start to recognize you.

Then one day, the need becomes real.

They go to Google.
They search for the service.
Your name appears.
They click.

When you ask how they found you, they say, “Google.”

And technically, they are right.
But the trust was built before the search ever happened.
That is why real marketing ROI is not just about who clicked today.

It is about who already trusted you when they did.

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05/26/2026

With the school year coming to an end, we asked Maitland seniors to look back and share about the teachers who made a lasting impact.

Some taught lessons. Some gave confidence. Some simply kept showing up in the way a student needed most.

To all of the educators in our community, thank you for the work you do and the difference you make every day. 🍎

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

In our April 2026 issue of Maitland Neighbors, we were proud to feature Athena Roasted Chicken, a local favorite with a story that started all the way back in Cyprus.

Owner Andreas Afxendiou shared how the idea for Athena began in 1985 after a memorable meal of rotisserie chicken, roasted potatoes, and salad in Limassol. Years later, that simple idea grew into the Maitland restaurant so many neighbors know and love today.

Athena has stayed true to what has made it special from the beginning: quality food, friendly service, and great value. From hormone-free, never frozen chicken to fresh salads, vegetables, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and catering for groups, Athena continues to serve Maitland with the feel of a true mom-and-pop restaurant.

Thank Athena Roasted Chicken, for being part of the Maitland community and for letting us share your story in Maitland Neighbors!

05/11/2026

Did you know the brick path around Lake Lily is more than just a beautiful place to walk?

This route was once the first direct road from Northeast Florida to Maitland, following what is now Lake Lily Drive and continuing south toward present-day 17/92. During the Second Seminole War, the U.S. Army used this trail to connect forts along the route, including Fort Maitland, built in 1838.

Then, in 1915, Orange County paved the route with bricks, making it Florida’s first grouted brick road. It later became part of the Dixie Highway, helping connect travelers all the way from Michigan to Miami.

So the next time you walk around Lake Lily, remember: you are stepping along a piece of Maitland history.

05/11/2026

Every month, we get the privilege of highlighting what makes Maitland and DeLand so special: the people, families, businesses, nonprofits, events, and stories that bring these communities to life. 🧡

Through DeLand Living and Maitland Neighbors, Team Brownlee helps local businesses become part of the community conversation through meaningful sponsorships, trusted print exposure, website development, and digital advertising that keeps them visible where people are spending their time.

And while our magazines are rooted in DeLand and Maitland, we can help businesses grow all across Central Florida.

If you own a business and want to build trust, stay visible, and connect with the right local audience, we’d love to talk.

Reach out to learn more about how we can grow together. 🌱

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

☀️ A Summer to Remember at Park Maitland School!

In our May issue of Maitland Neighbors, we were proud to feature Park Maitland School and their summer camp programming, where creativity, friendship, and discovery take center stage.

From hands-on art and science experiments to team sports, theater, STEM, outdoor exploration, and more, Park Maitland’s summer experience is designed to help children explore new interests, build confidence, and make memories that last well beyond the summer months.

What makes it special is the same spirit that families have come to know and love from Park Maitland: a warm sense of belonging, talented educators, and an environment where children feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn.

Enrollment for Park Maitland Summer Camp is now open!
Learn more at www.parkmaitland.com

05/07/2026

Every few months, someone says print is dead.

And then real life reminds me why it is very much alive.

My son Davis gets Sports Illustrated Kids magazine. Because of an ad he keeps seeing in it, he has asked me more than once about getting a YMCA membership.

Not because someone chased him around the internet.

Because he saw it in a magazine.

And it stuck.

I see it too. Every month, I get a postcard reminding me to donate blood. And every month, I think, “I really do need to do that.”

That is the power of print.

It shows up.
It lingers.
It gets picked up again.
It reminds people without shouting at them.

Digital marketing is powerful too. It is fast, measurable, and can reach people instantly.

But print does something different.

It creates familiarity.

And for local businesses, familiarity matters.

Because when someone needs a dentist, realtor, attorney, home service company, financial advisor, restaurant, gym, or local expert, they usually do not call a stranger.

They call the name they recognize.
The name they trust.
The name that has been showing up consistently.

That is why I believe print and digital work best together.

Print gives your business credibility.
Digital gives your business reach.
Together, they create momentum.

Just ask Tecovas Boots. 👢

They send me the catalog, and then those boots follow me around every corner of the internet like they know I’ve been thinking about them.

And honestly, it works.

That is what we are building with Maitland Neighbors.

Not just ads.
Not just impressions.

A consistent local presence that helps good businesses become known, trusted, and remembered.

If you own a local business and want more of the right people to know who you are, I’d love to talk. - Justin