Meet the brains behind a Lake Nona startup leveraging technology for better mental and cognitive performance. Dr. Tommy Shavers and Kyle Israel are Lake Nona residents, former UCF football players and alumni, and, most recently, business partners in a sports and health tech startup headquartered right here in Lake Nona known as NESTRE (pronounced nes-tree). One of the six … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Lake Nona: A Bright New Year
Happy New Year, Lake Nona! 2020 came and went in a flash and, at times, in slow motion. In a year that was more challenging than anyone expected, we found strength in our community and continued to celebrate new milestones together. And we look forward to keeping the momentum going through 2021. In 2020, we set the stage for bright minds to come together in our … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Lake Nona: Things Are Looking Up
From the ground to the sky, Lake Nona is pioneering the future of transportation. Connectivity is at our core here in Lake Nona, ranging from gigabit infrastructure and a growing 5G network powered by Verizon that connect us digitally to the country’s longest-running autonomous shuttle program and miles of trails that connect us physically. Recently, Lake Nona’s … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Lake Nona: New Hospital Begins Building a Community of Care
Wendy Brandon is excited about the future of medicine in Lake Nona as both a resident and the CEO of the community’s first full-service hospital opening early March 2021. More than a hospital, the new facility located next to the UCF College of Medicine will provide unique educational opportunities, comprehensive medical specialties, 24-hour emergency services, a healthy … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Lake Nona: Lake Nona Performance Club
How Lake Nona’s new world-class fitness center is a game-changer for whole-person health and community wellbeing When you think about peak performers, who comes to mind? A top athlete competing for Olympic gold? A talented musician playing for a packed arena? What about a grandparent recovering from knee surgery? Or a working professional trying to manage diabetes? If you … [Read more...]