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How We Got Here: The Varro Family

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So many of us here in Lake Nona come from different places and have different stories of how we wound up in the Nonahood. No two stories are the same, with each comprised of individuals making the choice to pick up and move from another part of Florida, another state, or even another country. This is How We Got Here, telling stories one at a time of how different families from … [Read more...]

Downtown Arts District Hosts Award-Winning Ninth Annual ‘Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory’ Block Party

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Calling all monsters, goblins, ghosts, and ghouls! Downtown Orlando’s dynamic cultural community, The Downtown Arts District and CityArts Factory, returned with their award-winning ninth annual “Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory” Exhibit and Block Party presented by el Jimador on Thursday, Oct. 18. The event is inspired by the traditional Mexican holiday, Dia de … [Read more...]

A New CEO Is Chosen to Lead Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has hired a new president and CEO – Nima Hodaei, 45, a former executive for Goodwill of Delaware who has a long history in retail leadership. He was selected after an extensive search process that determined he was the best fit who possessed all of the key characteristics for a leader of the organization. Hodaei replaced Bill Oakley, who … [Read more...]

Second Harvest Food Bank’s “Share a Meal” Challenge Provided Meals for More Than 61,000

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is proud to announce the recent “Share a Meal” challenge that took place throughout the month of September raised over $15,000, which will provide more than 61,000 meals. The campaign works on a donation basis, and with every $1 raised, up to $9 worth of groceries can be provided through Second Harvest’s network of 550 feeding … [Read more...]

Blake Shelton Opening $15 Million ‘Ole Red’ in Orlando!

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Southern foodies and country music fans gather round … Country music superstar, Blake Shelton, is set to open a brand new, $15 million restaurant called Ole Red, right here in Orlando! This will be the restaurant’s fourth location after being founded in Nashville, Tenn. Ole Red is inspired by country music superstar and Opry member Blake Shelton’s satirical hit “Ol’ Red” and … [Read more...]

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