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The 11th Annual Violectric® Holiday Show Rocks Lake Eola Park In Downtown Orlando On Saturday, December 9

November 27, 2023 by Ilene Lieber

Performing together LIVE on stage, renowned “Vinylinist” and Founder of Violectric® Michelle Jones and the talented musicians of the Central Florida strings super-group announce the exciting 11th Annual Violectric® Holiday Show rocking into the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park on Saturday, December 9, 2023 starting at 7pm.  FREE and open to the public, the 90-minute … [Read more...]

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

May 8, 2023 by Orange County Government

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

May 4, 2022 by Patricia Reber

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 adopt him themselves. It did, … [Read more...]

Nona Your Neighbor: Lauren Brown

May 4, 2022 by Camille Ruiz Mangual

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 weekends; we have monthly subscriptions … [Read more...]

Savor Tooth Tiger: Easy Refrigerator Pickles

May 4, 2022 by Allyson Van Lenten

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

May 4, 2022 by Emerson & Ethan Walsh

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

April 24, 2021 by Felicity Mae Gomer

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

March 29, 2021 by Camille Ruiz Mangual

Vaccines Now Available for Veterans of All Ages 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 as many Veterans as … [Read more...]

Crosswalk Enforcement Project Reaches Two More Counties This Week

March 23, 2021 by Felicity Mae Gomer

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

November 11, 2020 by Nicole LaBosco

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

June 20, 2020 by Natalia Jaramillo

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

April 1, 2020 by Nicole LaBosco

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 more than 80 dead. … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Virus Postpones 2020 Summer Olympics

March 26, 2020 by Nicole LaBosco

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

March 13, 2020 by Nicole LaBosco

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 to do is force everyone in school and have half the kids show up because … [Read more...]

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

June 18, 2019 by Christian Casale

Tavistock Development Company Still Needs to Approve the School 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 education. If approved, the school would be located at the Lake Nona Medical … [Read more...]

LAKE NONA WEST ADVANCES TOWARD SUMMER 2026 DEBUT WITH NEW RETAIL TENANTS AND PUBLIC ART MURALS  

May 21, 2026 by Tavistock Development Company Leave a Comment

Tavistock Development Company, visionary developer behind Lake Nona, today announced four new retail tenants coming to Lake Nona West, alongside a large-scale public art program led by Chalk & Brush, a multidisciplinary studio, that will introduce 30 murals in its largest installation to date. Set to open May 2026, the walkable, 405,000-square-foot center will span 54 acres … [Read more...]

From Neighborhood Jogs to a Growing Community Movement: How One Laureate Park Run Club Is Bringing Families Together

May 21, 2026 by Marissa Burns Leave a Comment

What started as a small group of kids running around Laureate Park has grown into something much bigger than exercise. Today, the Nona Fear Run Club is helping connect families across the community – one mile, one friendship and one very sweaty Florida morning at a time. Founded by Laureate Park resident Amber Mason, the club began with just a few kids and a simple mission: … [Read more...]

Memorial Day: A Time to Remember and Honor

May 21, 2026 by Contributing Writer Leave a Comment

Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend or the beginning of summer. It is a meaningful day set aside to honor the brave men and women of the United States military who lost their lives while serving their country. Their courage and sacrifice helped protect the freedoms Americans enjoy every day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day began after the Civil War … [Read more...]

THE PRIDE OF LAKE NONA: Where Students Lead the Way

May 14, 2026 by Contributing Writer Leave a Comment

Hello Lake Nona, I’m Nikki Campbell and as the principal of Lake Nona High School, I am filled with PRIDE to be part of this vibrant and flourishing community. Since day one, my vision has always been for every student to leave here as a Lion graduate, inspired and prepared for a thriving future. It is my mission for Lake Nona High School to represent the very best of our … [Read more...]

The Human Side of Lake Nona: The Difference Between Collaboration and Shared Solitude

May 14, 2026 by Angelica Medina Leave a Comment

Conversations on connection, community and what it means to be human. In recent years, the word community has been everywhere. It shows up in marketing campaigns, corporate culture decks and, increasingly, in the branding of residential developments, especially here in places like Lake Nona. Everywhere you look, something is being called a “community.” But the word … [Read more...]

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