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Orange County Government Invites Community to Participate in Vision 2050 Town Hall Meetings

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Orange County Government Invites Community to Participate in Vision 2050 Town Hall Meetings Orange County Government Planning Division wants to hear from residents! Please join the conversation about the future of our community. Vision 2050, Orange County’s comprehensive plan, will guide our next phase of growth. The plan strives to protect natural resources and … [Read more...]

Best Friends in the Nonahood: The Tale of Odin, Freya and the Bow-Wow Bunch

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Photos Courtesy of Nadia Rivera They say that people rescue dogs, but in this case, Odin, a sweet little Husky, hopped into a car to  select his owner! Smart pooch indeed! Nadia Rivera and her partner, Caleb, tried to find the owner to no avail, so they put a notice of the  lost dog online. Those who viewed Odin online wanted him until Nadia and Caleb decided they  would … [Read more...]

Nona Your Neighbor: Lauren Brown

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Captured by Kartsie Photography. Nonahood News: What is your job? Lauren Brown: I’m a florist by trade, but Poppy Flower Co. is a lot more than just flowers. We’re a retail space and a flower truck. We support a lot of other local businesses. NHN: What does your day-to-day schedule look like? LB: That depends on the day. We source flowers that we need for the … [Read more...]

Savor Tooth Tiger: Easy Refrigerator Pickles

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My 2-year-old son has a serious pickle problem. He will eat half a jar in one sitting if I let him. Being the son of a chef, he has expensive taste; his favorite pickles from Lake Meadow Naturals run about $9 a jar. So we have started making our own, which is admittedly part family-bonding time, part money-saving venture. I think I’ve created a very similar recipe for a … [Read more...]

To Nona & Beyond: Sun ‘n Fun 2022

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Air shows are a popular recreational activity for many people in Florida. Having the chance to witness incredibly powerful jets up-close can be an exhilarating experience. Not to mention being able to witness beautifully maintained historical airplanes, which have an irreplaceable charm. There are many air shows throughout the year in the Sunshine State, yet there is one that … [Read more...]

Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Local Healthcare Facilities

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Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Local Healthcare Facilities By Felicity Mae Gomer Brush the dust off of your old pill bottles and prescribed oddities at the backs of your cabinets: Today, April 24, you can safely dispose of them at one of multiple drive-through HCA Healthcare facilities in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Celebrate National Prescription Drug … [Read more...]

Orlando VA’s Efforts Against the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Vaccines Now Available for Veterans of All Ages Courtesy of Orlando VA UPDATE AS OF APRIL 5, 2021: The Orlando VA expands COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, caregivers, and spouses under the SAVES LIVES Act. The expansion depends on readily available vaccine supply. “Since the start of the pandemic, the Orlando VA Healthcare System has been focused on vaccinating … [Read more...]

Crosswalk Enforcement Project Reaches Two More Counties This Week

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Florida is notoriously famous for reckless driving and theme parks and beaches. When those things collide, you increase the risk of car accidents and pedestrian danger. With spring break, Daylight Savings, and increasingly-relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, the Sunshine State is clouded over by the perfect traffic storm. Local law enforcement agencies from Osceola, Seminole, and … [Read more...]

BREAKING: First Vertiport in U.S. Calls Lake Nona Home

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The future is here, and it's taking off in our backyards! A revolution of transportation is upon us! A virtual Zoom press conference the morning of Nov. 11 established the official announcement of Tavistock's partnership with the City of Orlando and Lilium for the country’s first urban and regional air mobility network, as well as Lilium’s first U.S. network location by … [Read more...]

Face Masks Are Now Required in Orange County and City of Orlando

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All Orange County residents are required to wear face masks beginning Saturday, June 20, until further notice. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced in a June 18 press conference that beginning Saturday, June 20, at 12:01 a.m., all Orange County and city of Orlando residents are required to wear face masks when outside and in public spaces, whether working, living or … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Gov. DeSantis Enacts FL Stay-at-Home Order for 30 Days

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Courtesy of wtxl.com Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a 30-day stay-at-home mandate for the entire state of Florida. The order will go into effect Thursday at midnight. This order is intended for all residents to take a pause amid the coronavirus pandemic to prevent any further spreading of COVID-19. The decision ultimately came to be as Florida's cases near 7,000 with … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Virus Postpones 2020 Summer Olympics

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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 announced that the 2020 Summer Olympics will now be postponed until … [Read more...]

BREAKING: All Florida Schools Closed for School Year

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Courtesy of Florida Department of Education's Twitter (@EducationFL) UPDATE AS OF APRIL 18: The Florida Department of Education and Governor Ron DeSantis have recommended all Florida schools remain closed through the rest of the school year. Distance learning will continue. Orange Technical College campuses and off-site locations are also closed. "The last thing you want … [Read more...]

The Nation’s First “Smart” High School Sets Sights on Lake Nona, Medical City

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Tavistock Development Company Still Needs to Approve the School Photo Courtesy of the International School of Science, Technology, and the Arts The International School of Science, Technology, and the Arts (ISSTA) has plans to open “the next step in education” with a preparatory school focused on integrating technology with traditional teaching methods for a STEM and Arts … [Read more...]

To Nona & Beyond: SpaceX ViaSat-3 Launch

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On April 30 at 8:26 p.m., SpaceX launched its second Falcon Heavy mission this year. On this flight were two satellites, one weighing in at 300 kg. (~660 lb.) and the other a whopping 6,400 kg. (~14,100 lb.)! Both communication satellites will reside in a geostationary orbit, meaning they will essentially hover over one location, around 36,000 km (~22,400 miles) above Earth, … [Read more...]

Let’s Talk Lake Nona: Outdoor Dining in Lake Nona: An Al Fresco Guide to Local Dining

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Summer is upon us, and there’s no better way to enjoy the warm weather than dining al fresco in Lake Nona. From the perfect date-night spots to casual food trucks, there are plenty of outdoor dining options in the area. Here is a guide to some of the best local restaurants to enjoy this summer. Canvas Restaurant + Market Canvas Restaurant + Market is a farm-to-table … [Read more...]

The Artist: Missy Isom

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Nonahood News: Tell us about you and your art.  Missy Isom: I’m the creator of Soul Fitness. From 2010 to 2019, I had my dance studio in North Carolina. There, I taught basic classes like Mommy and Me. As I got older and grew out of that mom stage, I realized there were more people who wanted to come to my class, so I started an aerobics type of dance fitness … [Read more...]

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