UPDATE AS OF MARCH 30, 2020: The rescheduled date for the opening ceremony has been announced for July 23, 2021. This means the closing ceremony will take place on August 8. The Paralympics have been rescheduled to take place from August 24 through September 5. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has … Continue Reading
Lake Nona News
Med Students Teach Health Literacy to Nona High Schoolers
As Lake Nona High School eleventh grader Juliana Guerrero studied the nutrition facts on the labels of some of her favorite snacks, she was … [Read More...]
Transportation Innovation Coming to Lake Nona
Reimagining Mobility Within Lake Nona Linear Park rendering; Courtesy of Tavistock Development Company On the early afternoon of Nov. 12, … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Mama’s Turn: How Not to Get Free Cable
I love my husband. If you follow my other column (One Date at a Time), you can see just how much. That said, after 25 years of being together, … [Read More...]
In the Garden: Spring Into Your Square Foot Garden
What a time to get back to the basics and take control of the food supply! Some people may be gardening experts, and others are new to growing … [Read More...]
Sports & Health
Looking for Spring Break Plans? Pick up a Racket and Head Over to the USTA National Campus
March marks the return of a program that debuted last spring at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona as, once again, spring break camps will be offered to local youth tennis players who are off from school. The camps will be held March 17-19, … [Read More...]
Nona Cycle: Riding for a Good Cause – Cycling, Fellowship and Fundraising
Photos Courtesy of Nona Cycle Members and Friends In just over three years since Nona Cycle was founded by Lake Nona residents Paul Pikel and Spencer Phelps, we have not only grown in size but in our reputation as the premier cycling group in the … [Read More...]
In Memory of David McGrinn March 6, 1980 – July 27, 2019
On July 27, Nona Cycle and the Central Florida cycling community lost an outstanding athlete, a devoted husband and father, United States Marine Corps veteran, and a man of deep faith. On this sunny summer day, David McGrinn was doing what he loved … [Read More...]
Education
Longhorn Stampede Brings Smiles and Reunitings for Local Students and Teachers
Photo Credit: Kayla Torres “What an amazing neighborhood,” exclaimed Shanna Chenault, a Laureate Park Elementary parent. While school is out for spring break and the fears and uncertainties of the … [Read More...]
Message from Henry Fortier, Superintendent of Diocese of Orlando Catholic Schools on School Closures, March 13, 2020:
Late this afternoon, Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, extended the Public Schools’ Spring Break until March 29, 2020, reopening on March 30, 2020. Our Catholic schools will … [Read More...]
BREAKING: All Florida Schools to Remain Closed Through April
Courtesy of abc13.com UPDATE AS OF MARCH 30: The Florida Department of Education has extended school closings in the state until at least April 30. Distance learning will continue until then. UPDATE AS OF … [Read More...]