Book: Their Eyes Were Watching God Author: Zora Neale Hurston In honor of Black History Month, I chose a book about a black woman by a black author – but not just any black author – an educated and celebrated woman, part of the Harlem Renaissance, and a Central Florida native. Zora Neal Hurston‘s history and the history of the town where she lived, Eatonville … [Read more...]
Jackson Wyatt of Lake Nona Selected as 2019 Youth Ambassador for the ADA’s Tour de Cure at Lake Nona
Lake Nona’s own Jackson Wyatt is a little different than other seven-year-olds – and it’s not because of the way he undoubtedly plans on being a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jackson is living with Type 1 diabetes, and the diagnosis almost killed him. A candy-fueled Valentine’s Day Party that should’ve been a dream for Jackson quickly turned into a … [Read more...]
Sun Blaze Elementary Updates
We want this month’s Nonahood News article space to express our appreciation to Lake Nona community businesses that are Partners In Education (PIE) with our school. These partners invest in public education, specifically Sun Blaze, which allows family events, programs, educational clubs, and more to take place. With almost 1,200 students enrolled at Sun Blaze, community … [Read more...]
School Update: Sun Blaze Elementary School
K-Kids K-Kids is a school-sponsored club that teaches students the value of helping others by developing community service projects. This program provides numerous opportunities to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, morals, standards, and respect for others. Our K-Kids club broke last year’s CAN DRIVE record by collecting more than 700 pounds of non-perishable food for … [Read more...]
Nona Smiles Has a New Home!
Before you read more about the exciting news, let me take you back on this incredible journey... Nona Smiles’ owners, Dr. Melendez and Dr. Ramirez, first met in dental school. Soon after graduating in 2000, they began their residency at a New York hospital. Trying to escape from the cold weather, they both returned to Puerto Rico, where they opened their first dental … [Read more...]
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