Portage County • July 30, 2025
Good morning, Portage County. When it comes to educational innovation, dreams are taking physical form in Akron as the aptly-named Dreams Academy opens its doors this month. This new all-boys private school isn't just focused on academics—it's cultivating emotional intelligence too, with Principal Monique Swain ready to transform 18 young minds into "bold thinkers and passionate leaders" with support services that address the whole child.
In the business world, the nearly $9 million sale of Winbury Professional & Medical Center near Chagrin Falls proves that quality suburban medical offices remain golden investments despite broader market challenges. Meanwhile, double the fun awaits at Twinsburg's iconic Twins Days Festival, celebrating its golden 50th anniversary August 1-3 with a parade, 5K run, and the new Twin-Sync gameshow where identical duos test just how well they really know each other.
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🏫 Akron's new all-boys private school opens doors to brighter futures. Dreams Academy, founded by Brandon Scarborough, will serve grades K-2 starting August 21 with a focus on both academic and emotional intelligence. Principal Monique Swain aims to cultivate "bold thinkers and passionate leaders" among the 18 enrolled students, with capacity for up to 45. The school, located inside The Faith Place, accepts private pay and EdChoice vouchers while offering wraparound services including emotional and mental health counseling through Hope House Behavioral Health.
🏥 Suburban medical office building sells for nearly $9 million. The Winbury Professional & Medical Center near Chagrin Falls commanded a price that defies current office market trends. According to the broker, the sale proves Class A suburban office spaces still attract high demand despite challenges in the broader office market. The transaction highlights the resilience of medical office properties compared to traditional office spaces. Well-performing suburban properties continue to find buyers even as the office sector faces headwinds elsewhere.
👯♀️ Twinsburg's iconic festival celebrates 50 years of double trouble. The Twins Days Festival returns August 1-3 with its golden anniversary theme "Cheers to 50 Years," inviting attendees to dress up in their favorite themes from past celebrations. This year features traditional highlights like the Double Take Parade and 5K run, plus a new gameshow-style contest called Twin-Sync where twins test their knowledge of each other. A special memorial board will honor late committee member Sandy Miller, who had been involved since the festival's 1976 inception. The world-record-holding gathering has welcomed more than 84,000 sets of twins and multiples over its 48-year history.
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