It’s a name most Orlando residents recognize and one the world of soccer looks up to. An athlete who changed the face of the sport. He brought immediate attention to the new Major League Soccer team in 2015 and was a prime reason for the explosion of support and painted purple city. His number (10) can be found on the backs of hundreds of soccer kits. His name is Ricardo Kaká, … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Takes to the Pitch, XL Soccer Style
Do you call it soccer or fútbol? Either way, start cheering “Vamos!” Lace up your cleats and warm up because XL Soccer World is coming! For those of us soccer fanatics who reside in Lake Nona, we usually take to pick-up games, school teams or Orlando City matches to get our fix. As of early 2019, we won’t have to travel far to take the pitch. XL Soccer is officially coming … [Read more...]
L.O.V.E. Donates to the Music
On Oct. 5, L.O.V.E. for Nona (Ladies Organized for Voluntary Efforts) voted to select which local non-profit organization would be the recipient of their annual $5,300 donation. L.O.V.E. for Nona is a women’s group organized and founded by Lindsay LaRouche, who also is the owner of the Tap Room in Lake Nona. “I had been talking about starting L.O.V.E. for over a year, but it … [Read more...]
Where are they Now (Nona Alumni)
In this recurring monthly special, Nonahood News will be featuring those who’ve graduated from Lake Nona High School and will recognize the achievements they’ve made since. Some will have been a part of the first graduating class. Others might have graduated a few years later. Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, and many have explored the world or are still doing so. Let’s … [Read more...]
NonaVentures: Halloween Horror Nights (2017)
It’s that time of the year again when the weather cools down, the leaves change color, apple cider and pumpkin spice become popular, and pumpkins make their debut. But for Floridians, we just get the orange gourds and pumpkin spice obsession. When October nears, I know there’s one thing I look forward to – Halloween Horror Nights (HHN)! This year’s theme: The Best Nightmares … [Read more...]